Kentucky · 2026 list
10 Best Chocolate Shops in Kentucky (2026 List)
Out of 16 chocolate shops we track in Kentucky, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Barrel Pick Confections in Bardstown at 5.0. The picks span Bardstown, Louisville, Covington, Frankfort and Lexington.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 39 chocolate shops in Kentucky, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrel Pick Confections | Bardstown | 5.0 | 22 |
| 2 | Art Eatables | Louisville | 4.8 | 223 |
| 3 | Ah, Whatta 'Bout Mimi! | Louisville | 4.8 | 83 |
| 4 | Maverick Chocolate Company | Covington | 5.0 | 13 |
| 5 | Rebecca Ruth Candy Retail Store | Frankfort | 4.7 | 337 |
| 6 | Old Kentucky Chocolates | Lexington | 4.7 | 257 |
| 7 | Old Kentucky Chocolates | Lexington | 4.7 | 37 |
| 8 | Art Eatables | Louisville | 4.5 | 19 |
| 9 | Old Kentucky Chocolates | Lexington | 4.5 | 50 |
| 10 | Lolli & Pops | Louisville | 4.5 | 254 |
The list
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Barrel Pick Confections leads the list with a 5.0 average from 22 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 502-827-6748
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Thu 11 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 6:30 PMSun 11 AM to 3 PM
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Close behind is Art Eatables with a 4.8 average from 223 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to gifts. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 502-365-2144
- Website
- arteatables.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5:30 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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At number 3 is Ah, Whatta 'Bout Mimi! with a 4.8 average from 83 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to gifts and ice cream. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 502-583-4933
- Website
- whattaboutmimi.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Maverick Chocolate Company with a 5.0 average from 13 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and ice cream. It is closed Mondays and Sundays and stays open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 859-261-2700
- Website
- maverickchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Wed 12 to 6 PMThu to Sat 12 to 8 PMSun Closed
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Rebecca Ruth Candy Retail Store comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 337 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 81% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 502-695-2486
- Website
- rebeccaruthonline.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
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Old Kentucky Chocolates holds its place here with a 4.7 average from 257 reviews on Google. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 859-554-0988
- Website
- oldkycandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10:30 AM to 7 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
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Close behind is Old Kentucky Chocolates with a 4.7 average from 37 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 859-721-0010
- Website
- oldkycandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10:30 AM to 7 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
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At number 8 is Art Eatables with a 4.5 average from 19 reviews on Google. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 502-365-1655
- Website
- arteatables.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9 AM to 12:30 PM, 1 to 5 PMFri 11 AM to 4 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Next up is Old Kentucky Chocolates with a 4.5 average from 50 reviews on Google. 74% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 859-268-4711
- Website
- oldkycandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 1 PM, 1:30 to 6 PMSun Closed
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Lolli & Pops comes in at number 10 with a 4.5 average from 254 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 70% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 502-540-8547
- Website
- lolliandpops.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 12 to 6 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 Kentucky?
Barrel Pick Confections in Bardstown tops this list with a 5.0 average from 22 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 Kentucky?
The Kentucky chocolate shop directory lists all 39 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.