Rhody Chocolate Guide
It's not only about the bonbons! Head out and sample some of our favorite thoughtfully produced chocolate treats from around the state. If you have a favorite you think we should add, please email us at info@ediblerhody.com!
*Numbers below refer to locations on the map.
1 — PROVIDENCE
Chocolate covered almond toffee at Anchor Toffee
10 Sims Ave.
Providence, RI
401.619.0908
AnchorToffee.com
Almonds, sweet cream butter, pure sugar, salt and dark chocolate are skillfully piloted through heat and cold to create a classic treat you can’t resist.
Hot Cocoa at Café Choklad
2 Thomas St.
Providence, RI
401.383.4764
A Scandinavian-inspired lunch spot and bakery, Café Choklad is a champion of chocolate. Enjoy it in liquid form with a wonderfully rich hot cocoa served with whipped cream.
Heart shaped cakelettes at Clover Desserts
@CloverDesserts
Email courtney@cloverdesserts.com to place orders and inquire.
Beautiful to look at, even better to eat—handmade desserts by J&W grad Courtney Staiano. The menu changes weekly but there’s always a touch of chocolate involved. Find her tempting treats currently at the year-round Farm Fresh RI farmers market on Sims Avenue in Providence and orders online available.
Mocha Syrup at Dave’s Coffee
341 S. Main St.
Providence, RI
401.322.0006
DavesCoffeeStore.com
Dave’s is still turning out expert espresso and coffee in their South Main shop. The highlight of the experience is taking home a bottle of their homemade coffee syrup; the mocha version will bring an extra little something to the classic Coffee Milk.
Ellie-O at Ellie’s Bakery
225 Weybosset St.
Providence, RI
401.228.8118
ElliesBakery.com
Ellie’s Bakery has been filling the air of Weybosset Street with the smells of their famous breads, cookies and cakes since their opening. While anything sweet or chocolate there is a safe bet, the Ellie-O is a standout. And the little piped-icing “E” makes it all the sweeter.
Chocolate layer cake at Gregg’s
1301 N. Main St.
Providence, RI
401.831.5700
1940 Pawtucket Ave.
East Providence, RI
401.438.5700
1359 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI
401.467.5700
4120 Quaker Lake – Rte. 2
North Kingstown, RI
401.294.5700
GreggsUSA.com
Four slabs of rich chocolate cake, interspersed with fudge frosting and sprinkled in chocolate curls, Gregg’s layer cake is a Rhode Island favorite for good reason.
Dark Chocolate Cake Donut at Knead Doughnuts
55 Cromwell St.
Providence, RI
135 Elmgrove Ave.
Providence, RI
333 Main St,,
East Greenwich, RI
16 Broad St.
Westerly, RI
For seasonal hours visit KneadDoughnuts.com
Dive into a Dark Chocolate cake doughnut gently coated with light vanilla glaze. Or choose the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter, a cake doughnut with chunky peanut butter glaze. For the vanilla fan who likes a touch of chocolate, try the Chocolate Chip Cookie made with a vanilla base, filled with mini chocolate chips and dipped in white chocolate. Locations in Providence on the East and West sides; plus East Greenwich and Westerly.
Mocha at New Harvest Coffee and Spirits
10 Sims Ave.
Providence, RI
401.272.4604
NewHarvestCoffee.com
In the Farm Fresh RI complex on Sims Avenue in Providence, New Harvest Coffee and Spirits is an absolute gem. From espresso to whiskey to local pastries, they have you covered. Fuse your love for coffee and chocolate in their expertly crafted mocha.
Chocolate Cakes at Pastiche
92 Spruce St.
Providence, RI
401.861.5190
PasticheFineDesserts.com
Tucked away in Federal Hill, this quiet dessert spot is the coziest place to warm up with a cup of tea and their appropriately Italian Torta di Cioccolata. If you’re not feeling quite so international, don’t fret—just try the All American Chocolate Cake instead.
Chocolate almond croissant at Seven Stars Bakery
820 Hope St.
Providence, RI
342 Broadway
Providence, RI
103 Point St.
Providence, RI
1255 Reservoir Ave.
Cranston, RI
Rumford Center, 20 Newman Ave.
East Providence, RI
SevenStarsBakery.com
A local institution with made-from-scratch artisanal loaves and pastries fill the displays. While their chocolate croissant is perfect, they up the ante with their nutty and luxurious take on the chocolate almond croissant.
Regionally made chocolates, including Rhode Island’s own Gansett Craft Chocolate and Hawt Chocolate at Stock Culinary Goods
756 Hope St.
Providence, RI
StockCulinaryGoods.com
Find a wide array of regionally crafted fine chocolates from jeweled bonbons to bean-to-bar, fair-trade chocolate bars.
Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream at Three Sisters
1074 Hope St.
Providence, RI
401.273.7230
ThreeSistersRI.com
Dreamy ice cream and hearty food at this local spot just across the street from the Hope Street Farmers Market in the summer. Tried-and-true standbys like the Dutch Chocolate are complemented by new and seasonal flavors on rotation.
2 — CENTRAL FALLS / PAWTUCKET
Chocolate popcorn at Nettie’s Kettle Corn
203 Concord St.
Pawtucket, RI
401.721.9900; Find them on Facebook.
Sweet, salty, chocolaty goodness! Nettie’s is popped and seasoned by local duo Joe Clemente and Linda Rossi. Sold at grocers around Rhode Island and select farmers’ markets.
Chocolate Dipped Orange Slices at Diva’s Dips
1005 Main St., Suite 8226
Pawtucket, RI
401.829.9032; DivasDips.com
Mother-and-daughter team of Sandy and Carissa Meekins offer an array of handmade chocolate truffles and all things dipped in chocolate along with cakes, cookies and much more.
3 — EAST GREENWICH / WARWICK / CRANSTON
Honeycomb toffee bark and mocha bars from Aura’s Chocolate Bar
250 East St.
Cranston, RI
AurasChocolateBar.com.
Aura Fajardo adds or infuses single origin chocolate from her native Venzuela with ingredients such as lavender, matcha, bee pollen, chili, honey, Earl Grey tea, sea salt or coffee to create her tempting chocolates.
Chocolate quahogs at Chocolate Delicacy
28 Gilbane St.
Warwick, RI
401.884.4949
ChocolateDelicacy.com
Not your typical stuffie, Chocolate Delicacy’s chocolate quahogs are two-ounce imitations of the favorite Rhody bivalve. They are available in milk, white or dark chocolate.
Chocolate Confections Sweenor’s Chocolates
43 Hillside Rd.
Cranston, RI
401.942.2720
SweenorsChocolates.com
The chocolate fudge at Sweenor’s uses premium ingredients, and is made fresh and locally. Find a huge array of other delicious chocolate confections at this family owned and operated business.
Chocolate-dipped apple at Sweet Twist
5707 Post Rd.
East Greenwich, RI
401.885.7597
SweetTwist.com
Sweet Twist’s signature item is a Granny Smith apple hand-dipped in milk chocolate. It can be eaten plain or topped with pecans or toffee.
4 — WARREN / BARRINGTON
Chocolate cabinet at Delekta’s Pharmacy
469 Main St.
Warren, RI
401.245.6767
Delekta’s uses a real soda fountain, mixing up classic Rhode Island cabinets (called frappes or milkshakes outside Li’l Rhody). Cabinets are made with hand-scooped ice cream, homemade syrup and fresh milk, served in an old-fashioned glass with two straws.
Sweet Lorraine’s
211 Waseca Ave.
Barrington, RI
401.245.1168
SweetLorrainesCandy.com
Sweet Lorraine’s is a family-owned candy shop with an ever-changing selection of penny candy and artisan chocolate as well as organic, sugar-free and nut-free options. One of the two stores in Rhode Island selling bonbons and other delectables from Garrison Confections.
5 — TIVERTON
Chocolate ice cream at Gray’s Ice Cream
16 East Rd.
Tiverton, RI
401.624.4500
GraysIceCream.com
A Rhode Island ice cream institution since 1930, Gray’s creamy frozen treat is made with local dairy on-site at the Tiverton parlor.
6 — WESTERLY / RICHMOND
Peanut Butter Buckeyes at Celebrated
5 Stilson Rd.
Richmond, RI
401.787.4017; hi@celebrated.co;
Celebrated.co
Come for the Peanut Butter Buckeyes, leave with Cookie Dough Truffles, Brownies and more from plant-based bakery Celebrated. Now located in Richmond, Rhode Island, You can make advance orders and nationwide shipping is available. Visit in person but ordering ahead is recommended.
Chocolate croissant at The Cooked Goose
92 Watch Hill Rd.
Westerly, RI
401.348.9888
TheCookedGoose.com
The baked goods at The Cooked Goose are made on-site each morning. You can’t miss with the muffins, scones and coffee cake, and the chocolate croissant is a flakey and decadent morning (or anytime) treat.
Dark chocolate lace at Hauser Chocolatier
59 Tom Harvey Rd.
Westerly, RI
401.596.8866
HauserChocolates.com
Chocolate lace is a specialty of the Hauser family, owners of Hauser Chocolates in Westerly. Squiggly loops of delicious caramel are enrobed with smooth chocolate by a machine created by the Hauser’s, the only one of its kind in the United States.
7 — WAKEFIELD / KINGSTOWN / PEACE DALE
Chocolate macadamia bark at Jennifer’s Chocolates
160 Old Tower Hill Rd.
Wakefield, RI
401.783.8423
JensChocolates.com
Jennifer’s Chocolates offers an array of nutty, fruity and creamy chocolate treats, but the chocolate macadamia bark is a standout. It is available in milk, dark and white chocolate.
Chocolate Confections Sweenor’s Chocolates
21 Charles St.
Wakefield, RI
401.783.4433
SweenorsChocolates.com
The chocolate fudge at Sweenor’s uses premium ingredients, and is made fresh and locally. Find a huge array of other delicious chocolate confections at this family owned and operated business.
8 — NEWPORT
Chocolate covered almond toffee at Anchor Toffee
8 Bowen's Wharf
Newport, RI
401.619.0908
AnchorToffee.com
Almonds, sweet cream butter, pure sugar, salt and dark chocolate are skillfully piloted through heat and cold to create a classic treat you can’t resist.
Chocolate gelato at Cold Fusion Gelato
389 Thames St
Newport, RI
401.849.6777
Smooth, handcrafted gelato with unique flavors. Will you go for Chocolate, Belgian Chocolate, Strawberry Chocolate or Salted Caramel Chocolate? Check for seasonal hours.
Snowball In Hell from Clark Cooke House
1 Bannisters Wharf
Newport, RI
401.849.2900
BannisterNewport.com
Chocolate roulade and vanilla ice cream, served in a chocolate-coated goblet and topped with chocolate sauce and toasted coconut. Summer swells and first time visitors relish this dessert with equal delight.
Classic chocolate cupcake at Newport Sweet Shoppe
82 William St.
Newport, RI
401.619.4600
NewportSweetShoppe.com
Cupcakes are baked from scratch every morning in small batches. Newport Sweet Shoppe also offers chocolates made from imported Belgian chocolate.
Researched and compiled by Eleanor Duke, Adriana Gallo, and Ashlyn Mooney.
