Wisconsin · 2026 list
9 Best Gourmet Chocolate Shops in Wisconsin (2026 List)
Out of 9 gourmet chocolate shops we track in Wisconsin, these 9 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Melt Chocolates in Milwaukee at 5.0. The picks span Milwaukee, Elm Grove, Madison, St Croix Falls and Fish Creek and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 9? See all 83 chocolate shops in Wisconsin, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melt Chocolates | Milwaukee | 5.0 | 88 |
| 2 | Fazio's Chocolate | Elm Grove | 5.0 | 74 |
| 3 | Madison Chocolate Company | Madison | 4.8 | 421 |
| 4 | Valley Sweets | St Croix Falls | 4.8 | 346 |
| 5 | DC Chocolate Design Cafe | Fish Creek | 4.8 | 107 |
| 6 | Niemann's Homemade Candies & Ice Cream | Wauwatosa | 4.8 | 101 |
| 7 | Freese's Candy Shoppe & Heavenly Roasted Nuts | West Allis | West Allis | 4.7 | 179 |
| 8 | Burke Candy | Milwaukee | 4.7 | 125 |
| 9 | Sandy's Popper | Kenosha | 4.6 | 415 |
The list
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Melt Chocolates leads the list with a 5.0 average from 88 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Local shop selling gourmet, handcrafted chocolates in classic & specialty flavors." 98% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and stays open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 414-939-6358
- Website
- meltchocolates.us
- Hours
- Mon to Wed ClosedThu 5 to 8 PMFri 1 to 8 PMSat 12 to 7 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Fazio's Chocolate with a 5.0 average from 74 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Family-run Italian chocolatier & confectionery store stocking artisan treats & truffles." Its Google category points to artisan, truffles and candy. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 262-923-7166
- Website
- fazioschocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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At number 3 is Madison Chocolate Company with a 4.8 average from 421 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and vegan and dietary. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 608-286-1154
- Website
- madisonchocolatecompany.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PMSat to Sun 8 AM to 5 PM
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Next up is Valley Sweets with a 4.8 average from 346 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays and stays open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 715-483-7111
- Website
- valleysweets.com
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM to 6 PMTue to Wed ClosedThu to Fri 12 to 8 PMSat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 10 AM to 5 PM
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DC Chocolate Design Cafe comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 107 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and hot chocolate. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Phone
- +1 920-868-5302
- Website
- dcchocolatedesign.com
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM to 4 PMTue to Wed ClosedThu to Sat 8 AM to 4 PMSun 8 AM to 2 PM
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Niemann's Homemade Candies & Ice Cream holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 101 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Old-school family-run shop, open since 1919, offering handmade ice cream, chocolates & candy." Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 414-774-4940
- Website
- niemannscandies.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 5:30 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Freese's Candy Shoppe & Heavenly Roasted Nuts | West Allis with a 4.7 average from 179 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Small outfit offering handmade chocolates, nuts & old-fashioned confections since 1928." Its Google category points to candy. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 414-453-5353
- Website
- freesescandy.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 5 PMSat 9 AM to 12 PMSun Closed
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At number 8 is Burke Candy with a 4.7 average from 125 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Family-owned candy maker with a home store selling small-batch chocolates, caramels & other sweets." Its Google category points to candy. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 414-964-7327
- Website
- burkecandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 4 PMFri 10 AM to 3 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Next up is Sandy's Popper with a 4.6 average from 415 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Quaint mom-&-pop sweet shop offering many different flavors of ice cream & gourmet popcorn." Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 78% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 262-605-3202
- Website
- sandyspopper.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 8 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 Wisconsin?
Melt Chocolates in Milwaukee tops this list with a 5.0 average from 88 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 Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin chocolate shop directory lists all 83 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.