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9 Best Chocolate Shops in District of Columbia (2026 List)
Out of 9 chocolate shops we track in District of Columbia, these 9 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by The Chocolate House in Washington at 4.8. The picks span Washington.
Want the full list instead of the top 9? See all 11 chocolate shops in District of Columbia, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chocolate House | Washington | 4.8 | 220 |
| 2 | Arcay Chocolates | Washington | 4.8 | 117 |
| 3 | Chocolate Chocolate | Washington | 4.7 | 127 |
| 4 | Neuhaus Chocolates | Washington | 4.7 | 92 |
| 5 | June B Sweet | Washington | 4.7 | 11 |
| 6 | Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge | Washington | 4.6 | 286 |
| 7 | House of Chocolate | Washington | 4.5 | 97 |
| 8 | L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates | Washington | 4.3 | 363 |
| 9 | Thomas Sweet | Washington | 4.1 | 1,638 |
The list
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The Chocolate House leads the list with a 4.8 average from 220 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Simple shop offering top-shelf artisanal chocolates & confections from all over the world." Its Google category points to candy. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays and stays open until 7 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 202-903-0346
- Website
- thechocolatehousedc.com
- Hours
- Mon 12 to 6 PMTue ClosedWed to Thu 12 to 6 PMFri to Sat 12 to 7 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Close behind is Arcay Chocolates with a 4.8 average from 117 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate and ice cream. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 239-961-8695
- Website
- arcaychocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 11:30 AM to 5 PMThu to Fri 11 AM to 5 PMSat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 4 PM
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At number 3 is Chocolate Chocolate with a 4.7 average from 127 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Sleek boutique offering an international selection of chocolate, plus candy by the pound." Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 202-466-2190
- Website
- chocolatedc.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 5 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Next up is Neuhaus Chocolates with a 4.7 average from 92 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 929-603-9311
- Website
- neuhauschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 6 PMSat to Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
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June B Sweet comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 11 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 202-686-7060
- Website
- junebsweet.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10:30 AM to 5:30 PMSun 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
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Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge holds its place here with a 4.6 average from 286 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream." Its Google category points to fudge, candy and ice cream. 79% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 11 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 202-464-0024
- Website
- kilwins.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 10 PMFri 11 AM to 11 PMSat 10 AM to 11 PMSun 11 AM to 10 PM
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Close behind is House of Chocolate with a 4.5 average from 97 reviews on Google. 80% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 202-737-5200
- Website
- dchouseofchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 5 PMSat to Sun Closed
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At number 8 is L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates with a 4.3 average from 363 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Charming artisanal chocolatier with a cafe offering high-end chocolate, pastries & hot cocoa." Its Google category points to artisan and hot chocolate. 70% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 202-618-3338
- Website
- burdickchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 8 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 8 AM to 9 PMSun 8 AM to 8 PM
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Next up is Thomas Sweet with a 4.1 average from 1,638 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Well-known dessert shop dishing up small-batch ice cream, plus frozen yogurt & handmade chocolates." Its Google category points to ice cream. 60% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 12 AM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 202-337-0616
- Website
- thomassweet.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 10:30 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 12 AMSun 11 AM to 10:30 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best chocolate shop in District of Columbia?
The Chocolate House in Washington tops this list with a 4.8 average from 220 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every chocolate shop in District of Columbia?
The District of Columbia chocolate shop directory lists all 11 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.