District of Columbia · 2026 list
4 Best Gourmet Chocolate Shops in District of Columbia (2026 List)
Out of 4 gourmet chocolate shops we track in District of Columbia, these 4 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 4? 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 | Neuhaus Chocolates | Washington | 4.7 | 92 |
| 3 | L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates | Washington | 4.3 | 363 |
| 4 | 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 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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At number 3 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 tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet.
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 gourmet 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 tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every gourmet 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.