New Jersey · 2026 list
10 Best Chocolate Shops in New Jersey (2026 List)
Out of 89 chocolate shops we track in New Jersey, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Candy Lane On Main in Clinton at 5.0. The picks span Clinton, Short Hills, Butler, Englewood and Paterson and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 150 chocolate shops in New Jersey, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candy Lane On Main | Clinton | 5.0 | 115 |
| 2 | Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Short Hills | Short Hills | 4.9 | 1,972 |
| 3 | 88 Degrees Chocolate Creations | Butler | 5.0 | 73 |
| 4 | Chocolate House Englewood | Englewood | 4.9 | 1,128 |
| 5 | Krause's Homemade Candies | Paterson | 4.9 | 353 |
| 6 | Genevieve's Home Made Chocolates | Garfield | 4.9 | 237 |
| 7 | Chocolate Treasures | Wayne | 4.9 | 150 |
| 8 | Chocolat Michel Cluizel, Store & Chocolate Tours | Berlin Township | 4.9 | 114 |
| 9 | The Chocolate Shoppe | Long Valley | 4.9 | 111 |
| 10 | Chocolate House Carlstadt | Carlstadt | 4.9 | 90 |
The list
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Candy Lane On Main leads the list with a 5.0 average from 115 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 99% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and stays open until 7 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 908-323-4721
- Website
- candylaneonmain.shop
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Thu 11 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Close behind is Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Short Hills with a 4.9 average from 1,972 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to ice cream. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8:30 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 973-315-5229
- Website
- us.venchi.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8:30 PMSun 11 AM to 6:30 PM
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At number 3 is 88 Degrees Chocolate Creations with a 5.0 average from 73 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and gifts. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Address
- 1481 NJ-23, Butler, NJ 07405
- Phone
- +1 973-291-6602
- Website
- 88degreeschocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Chocolate House Englewood with a 4.9 average from 1,128 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 96% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 1 AM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 201-781-0020
- Website
- chocolatehouseus.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 2 PM to 12 AMFri 2 PM to 1 AMSat 12 PM to 1 AMSun 12 PM to 12 AM
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Krause's Homemade Candies comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 353 reviews on Google. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 973-345-4606
- Website
- krausescandies.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
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Genevieve's Home Made Chocolates holds its place here with a 4.9 average from 237 reviews on Google. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 973-233-5149
- Website
- genevieveschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Chocolate Treasures with a 4.9 average from 150 reviews on Google. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays and stays open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 973-694-4729
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon 12 AM to 6 PMTue to Wed 12 to 6 PMThu 12 to 8 PMFri 12 to 6 PMSat 9 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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At number 8 is Chocolat Michel Cluizel, Store & Chocolate Tours with a 4.9 average from 114 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 856-486-9292
- Website
- cluizel.us
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Next up is The Chocolate Shoppe with a 4.9 average from 111 reviews on Google. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 908-867-2000
- Website
- chocolatenj.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Wed 10 AM to 5 PMThu 10 AM to 6 PMFri 10 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Chocolate House Carlstadt comes in at number 10 with a 4.9 average from 90 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 96% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 1 AM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 201-574-8388
- Website
- chocolatehouseus.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 1 PM to 12 AMFri to Sat 12 PM to 1 AMSun 12 PM to 12 AM
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 New Jersey?
Candy Lane On Main in Clinton tops this list with a 5.0 average from 115 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 New Jersey?
The New Jersey chocolate shop directory lists all 150 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.