How to Create a Seattle Chocolate Themed Travel Itinerary

Seattle Chocolate Themed Travel Summary

With a chocolate themed trip in Seattle you’ll want to visit and taste as many chocolatiers and chocolate makers as you can. Shops that I highlight in this article are:

• Rocky Mountain Chocolate
• Chocolati
• Fran’s Chocolates
• Chocolat Vitale
• Intrigue Chocolate Company
• Seattle Chocolate
• Theo Chocolate
• Spinnaker Chocolate
• indi Chocolate
• Flight Wine & Chocolate

But besides that, I also suggest other chocolate activities to add to your chocolate themed itinerary like:

• Chocolate factory tour
• Chocolate city tour
• Guided chocolate tastings
• Chocolate making classes

Not to mention that there are chocolate themed events to try and make:

• The Northwest Chocolate Festival
• Hot Chocolate Run

Finally, I suggest a couple of places to stay that might be a stretch in the chocolate theme, but it was the best I could find:

• Hotel Ändra MGallery Hotel Collection
• Kremrest Airbnb

Take this chocolate curation to create a chocolate themed itinerary that meets your wants and desires.

All right, let’s dive in!

Chocolatiers in Seattle

A chocolatier is someone who works “artisanally with ready-made chocolate mass” and makes chocolate treats like ganache, truffles, chocolate dipped confections and the sorts.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate

At Rocky Mountain Chocolate you’ll find an array of chocolate flavors like chocolate covered berries, nuts, and ganaches.

Inside are tables where you can have a sit and enjoy your chocolate treats.

Conveniently located next to Pike Place Market, it’s a good place to relax and treat yourself.

Chocolati

Visit a chocolate cafe in the Seattle neighborhoods of Greenlake, Greenwood, and Wallingford. Have a seat in a Chocolati and enjoy a chocolate-y good time!

You can find chocolate-covered fortune cookies, chocolate truffle slims, or exciting chocolate covered foods like ginger or figs. Amongst the endless flavors of truffles, they serve adult-friendly varieties like Grand Marnier, Champagne, or Kahlua.

Order a cup of one of their house hot chocolates, perfect for those chilly Seattle days.

If you don’t want to stay, take these chocolate goods to-go.

Fran’s Chocolates

Stepping into Fran’s Chocolates feels like entering a chocolate jewelry store, with each truffle treated like a precious gem under protective glass.

You’ll be lured in by their luxurious peanut butter cups, “gold” bars, and chocolate citrus sticks.

Fancy yourself a baker? Grab one of their baking chocolate bars and up the quality of your next homemade dessert.

Fran’s has three locations conveniently positioned in Downtown, Georgetown, and University Village.

Chocolat Vitale

Chocolat Vitale’s rich drinking chocolate is a sinfully rich European hot chocolate made with divine Swiss and Belgian chocolates.

This chocolate haven doubles as a boutique Italian grocery pantry, a marketplace for craft chocolates from around the globe, and — wait for it — a vintage vinyl record store.

Yep, you heard that right. While you’re losing yourself in the creamy depths of the perfect cup of hot chocolate, you could be jamming to some vinyl records.

Intrigue Chocolate Company

Intrigue Chocolate Company has flavors in their chocolates that are…intriguing😜.

This gem located in the historic downtown neighborhood of Pioneer Square and has been pushing the boundaries of conventional chocolate-making, crafting over 400 unique ganache truffle flavors since their opening almost 20 years ago. Think Smoked Black Tea or Basil, and Pomegranate & Ginger.

The creativity doesn’t stop there.

Intrigue offers beautifully designed chocolate bars with exotic blends such as juniper berry/black lime or hops/clover honey.

And for those who fancy the idea of a DIY experience, their chocolate tasting kit allows you to become the connoisseur right from the comfort of your own home.

Chocolate Makers in Seattle

A chocolate maker is a “person that accompanies the entire process, from the planting of cocoa to the manufacture of chocolate bars”, or in layman’s terms, makes the chocolate from scratch.

Seattle Chocolate

With ethically-sourced chocolate and meticulously selected ingredients, the Seattle Chocolate stands out for their bite-sized truffles wrapped in vibrant, shiny-colored wrappers. Some stand out flavors include pink bubbly, birthday cake batter, and blackberry creme.

They’ve also mastered the truffle bar: a solid chocolate shell housing a creamy, flavor-packed center It’s a truffle in chocolate bar form.

To learn about their factory tours, see below.

Theo Chocolate

Theo Chocolate’s is known for their organic and fair-trade sourced cocoa beans. Their flagship store is nestled in the heart of Fremont, but their indulgent chocolate bars grace the shelves of numerous grocery stores around Washington state.

While they’re famed for their peanut butter cups, which are like a gourmet twist on Reese’s, their almond butter cup is my favorite.

If you’re a ‘Mounds’ fan, their Coconut Bites are a must-try.

And for the home bakers out there, their top-tier baking chocolate is bound to elevate your sweet creations.

Sometimes they collaborate with Aslan Brewing to host a beer and chocolate pairing class.

Check out their chocolate making classes below.

Spinnaker Chocolate

Located in North Seattle, Spinnaker Chocolate stands out in Seattle’s confectionery landscape. They’ve taken the road less traveled by roasting cacao nibs instead of whole beans, and ingeniously removing less well-fermented cacao beans. Their ingenuity even extends to building their own equipment to ensure the highest quality beans make it into their chocolate.

The result? Quality chocolate with more chocoate-y flavors.

One of their most unique items is their ‘dark milk’ chocolate. You’ve heard of dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Put them together and you get a semi-sweet, creamy ‘dark milk’ chocolate.

For those with lactose intolerance, they’ve got you covered with an equally scrumptious oat milk chocolate bar.

And for every bar sold, they donate towards cleaning up the ocean.

But their innovation doesn’t stop at chocolate bars. They also offer a cacao tea that can be steeped in water for a chocolaty herbal tea experience.

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Chocolate Factory Tours in Seattle

Seattle Chocolate Factory

Seattle Chocolate Factory Tour is an hour-long journey that takes you through the history and origins of chocolate, sharing insights into how the factory’s delicious treats are sourced and created.

The tour will show you the fascinating process behind each truffle’s creation in their 60,000 square foot factory kitchen.

Your taste buds will be happy with samples of their exquisite chocolates. Experience a guided chocolate tasting flight, featuring six different varieties.

Children aged 6 and above are welcome, but be prepared for a good deal of walking and stairs. For those requiring ADA accessibility, tours can be booked by appointment.

If you’re a fan of the spooky season, don’t miss their special Haunted Chocolate Tour around Halloween.

Book a Tour Here

Seattle Chocolate Tours

Seattle Chocolate Tour

⭐Rating: 5/5 stars | ⌛Length: 2.5hrs

This Seattle Chocolate Tour takes you on a sweet adventure through the city’s best chocolate spots. Your chocolate enthusiastic guide will walk you to 8 locations around town, giving you some Seattle history along the way.

You will get to try 12 individual chocolate samples in forms like cookies, sipping chocolate, ice cream, truffles, and more.

Highlights:

• 12 chocolate tastings
• Intro to Pike Place Market
• Accommodates allergies/restrictions/mobility needs
• Group size 12ppl max

What past chocolate tour guests have said: “It was such a great tour especially if you love chocolate. It’s like wine tasting but this time with chocolate in which you get to taste different kinds of chocolate from different regions in the world at the different shops around Seattle.” – Merari (read more reviews)

Book Tour Here!

Wine, Bread, Cheese and Chocolate Tour

⭐Rating: 5/5 stars | ⌛Length: 2.5hrs | ⚠️ Likely to Sell Out!

While not exclusively chocolate, the Wine, Bread, Cheese and Chocolate Tour is a gastronomic journey that takes you through the wonders of the Pacific Northwest’s culinary scene.

This foodie excursion pairs 6 artisanal wines with expertly crafted bread, cheese, and chocolate.

Every stop along the way reveals a new layer of the Pacific Northwest food scene and is led by a food enthusiast guide, immersing participants in personal anecdotes and insights into the region’s rich food culture.

Highlights:

• 6 wine tastings with complimenting cheese, bread, and chocolate tastings
• Accommodates mobility needs
• Group size 12ppl max
• For 21+ only

What past foodie tour guests have said: “The whole experience was excellent. A great variety of food and wine to try. Jade was great fun. She really knew a lot about the food and wine we were trying. Would definitely recommend.” – Judy (read more reviews)

Book Tour Here!

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Chocolate Tasting in Seattle

So maybe you want to up the chocolate tasting game by taking a guided tasting class. I always appreciate my foods better when someone explains the whats, whys, and hows of the flavors I’m experiencing.

Chocolate tasting classes can vary and change. Here are classes that have been offered but you’ll need to check their websites for the current class schedule:

indi Chocolate (click here current events)

• Chocolate Tasting 101 – learn how the unique origins affect the flavor of the chocolate itself. Taste different 72% dark chocolates and detect the varied flavor notes and sensations.
• Chocolate and Coffee Pairing – learn about their coffee and chocolate sourcing practices while tasting and choosing chocolate to pair with coffee. Partake in an informal cupping and also get to try their 50/50 cold brew cacao coffee.

Seattle Chocolate (click here for current events)

• Tea and Chocolate Pairing – a tea and chocolate expert will walk you through each unique pairing of hot-steeped teas and jcoco chocolate. Learn how they complement each other and bring out different flavors from each other.
• jcoco Tasting Experience – a chocolate expert will guide you through different jcoco craft chocolate bars and suggest a complimenting pairing of local wine. If you don’t want wine, a tea pairing can be substituted.

Theo Chocolate (click here for current events)

• Beer and Chocolate Pairing – hosted down the street at Aslan Brewing, take a multi-course beer and chocolate tasting class. Try them individually before pairing them together where new flavors are created. For a special add-on, try the exclusive Theo & Aslan ganache featuring Cosmic Dreams IPA.
• Chocolate Storytime – kids 2-6 years old can taste yummy treats while learning about where chocolate comes from a reading of Danna and Gerald’s Big Bean to Bar Adventure.

Flight Wine & Chocolate

• Chocolate Flight – not a class, but a high-end chocolate tasting featuring a flight of 3 flavors of house-made chocolate paired with a special chocolate friendly wine

Chocolate Making Classes in Seattle

Theo Chocolate (click here for current events)

• Hand-Rolled or Molded Ganache Class – guided by a professional Theo chocolatier who teaches you the art of making, piping, and decorating ganache. You’ll even learn the process of chocolate table tempering and how to recreate it at home.
• Kids Chocolate Bark Decorating Class – children can design and decorate their own chocolate bark. Ideal for ages 3-7 years old, but chocolate enthusiasts of all ages are more than welcome to join.

indi Chocolate (click here for current events)

• Bean to Bar Chocolate Making – learn with an indi Chocolate maker how to make chocolate starting from the cacao bean. You’ll learn how to roast, refine and temper chocolate and bring home the chocolate you made.
• Truffle Making Class – learn how to hand temper chocolate, make hand rolled truffles, and experiment by playing with different flavor combinations.
• Mixology Class – indi Chocolate partners with Eat Seattle to teach you how to infuse cacao and alcohol and make tasty shrubs and garnishes! You’ll also get sampling of indi’s chocolate. The class includes two beverages featuring local distilleries, 10% discount card at partnered Pike Place Market vendors, an Eat Seattle shot glass, and a $50 discount code for new Lyft customers
• Chocolate Class for Youngsters – kids will make their own chocolate bark with toppings of their choosing and get to decorate their own boxes to take their chocolate home in. Ages 4-7 require one adult to be present.  Ages 8-11 are allowed to do it by themselves. 

ClassBento (click here for current events)

• Chocolate Making Class – a comprehensive class where you’ll dive into the art of chocolate making by mastering the techniques of tempering and molding, and walking away with a delicious selection of your own handmade chocolates. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand your chocolate making skills.

Seattle Chocolate Events

To add some more chocolate-y potential, you might want to plan your chocolate themed trip to Seattle around a chocolate event.

The Northwest Chocolate Festival

One of the most exciting events for chocolate lovers visiting Seattle is certainly the NW Chocolate Festival. This sweet tooth event is held just across Lake Washington in downtown Bellevue in October, and it features a mouth-watering line-up of artisan chocolate makers from all over the world.

Enthusiasts come together in one place, united by their love for chocolate and the extraordinary flavors they create. Get ready to embark on a tantalizing journey through a myriad of chocolates, each with its own distinct profile.

The festival also offers a variety of workshops to attend throughout the weekend. Past classes have been: Hot Fudge Sundae School, Building Community with Cacoa in Costa Rica, and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chocolate: But Were Too Afraid to Ask.

Click here for more info

Hot Chocolate Run

Do you like running and chocolate? Then you should check out the Hot Chocolate Run, held in downtown Seattle in March. This 15K marathon is more than just a race, it’s a celebration of all things cocoa!

Whether you’re an avid runner, a chocoholic, or both, you’re bound to have a blast. And the party doesn’t stop at the finish line, oh no!

At the post-run party you’ll receive an exclusive Chocoholic finisher’s mug filled with their signature hot chocolate. You’ll also get to refuel with a bowlful of chocolate fondue with dippables.

At Hot Chocolate Expo you can shop chocolate-y vendors, deck yourself out in Hot Chocolate merchandise, and listen to live music. The expo is open to the public, so non-runners can also participate in the festivities.

Click here for more info

Miscellaneous Chocolate Finds in Seattle

Chocolate Pasta in Pike Place Market

While you’re wandering the stalls at Pike Place Market, an unexpected place to find chocolate is at Pappardelle’s Pasta. Amongst their rows of pasta in bulk, you’ll find: dark chocolate linguine.

That’s right! Chocolate pasta!

Think of all the fun you could have coming up with a pasta dessert or a savory mole dish!

Chocolate Places to Stay in Seattle

Hotel Ändra Seattle MGallery Hotel Collection

Not a chocolate-themed stay, BUT specialty Dilettante Chocolates can be an added enhancement to your stay!

Situated in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Hotel Ändra MGallery Hotel Collection offers a luxurious blend of historic charm and modern comfort.

A short walk will take you to the renowned Pike Place Market or the towering Space Needle, while the hotel itself provides for every need.

Each room is a masterclass in Scandinavian design, with calming textures, fine linens, and white goose down bedding ensuring a restful night’s sleep. Additional amenities such as a private bar, spa robes, Face Stockholm toiletries, and complimentary Wi-Fi add to the comfort, while pet-friendly extras like dog blankets and bowls mean your four-legged friend will be as pampered as you are.

> Check Rates and Availability for Hotel Ändra Here! <

Kremrest – Airbnb

Kremrest is a repurposed candy factory and dairy with spacious suites upstairs.

The Artist Suite has 1 bedroom and a full kitchen with exposed brick walls.

While the room looks nice and has a 4.8 star rating, I would take heed of the major warning on the listing about the 3 adjacent nightclubs that could potentially keep you awake at night: Kremwerk, Cherry, and the Timbre Room.

Book the Kremrest here