Chocolate has always been a staple in my life. Starting as a young kid, my family would always have different chocolates ready for guests, especially during the holidays. We have a particular sweet spot for dark chocolate! Here are a few local spots to find some delicious uses of dark chocolate.
Pizzelles Confections
Location: Lowe Mill (2211 Seminole Drive SW #4A)
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Pizzelles is located at Lowe Mill in Downtown Huntsville. This Chocolate Confections shop has some of the most beautiful chocolates. The amount of work that goes into them is amazing. If you have never been to this Huntsville treasure, you are missing out. They also have some of the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. Some of their dark chocolate options include:
Sexyback
Salted caramel in a dark chocolate shell.
The Pizzelle
Dark chocolate ganache with star anise, Sambuca, & Kaffeeklatsch espresso enrobed in dark chocolate.
The Holy Trinity
75% dark chocolate ganache, cacao nibs, Valrhona chocolate crunch, & sea salt in a dark chocolate shell.
Bill Effing Murray Bar
Dark chocolate whiskey ganache, toasted marshmallow, & pecan toffee in a dark chocolate shell.
The Moon Bakeshop
Location: 201 Jefferson St N Suite B
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This family-owned bakery in Downtown Huntsville with a twist of southern influence and European-inspired baked goods is a great stop on our list!
Brownie Chess Pie
Fudgy dark chocolate chess filling in a house-made pie crust.
Pecan Chocolate Twice Baked Croissants
Pecan-Frangipane + Dark Chocolate Ganache. Yes, it is as good as it sounds!
The Moon Bakeshop has tons of great pastries and treats to satisfy everyone’s craving!
The Chocolate Crocodile
Location: 305 The Bridge St. Suite
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The Chocolate Crocodile has been a staple at Bridge Street Towne Centre since 2007! Whether I am finishing a movie at the Cinemark or getting done stuffing my belly at Texas De Brazil, the Chocolate Crocodile is always my last stop before heading home.
They are best known for their homemade caramel apples and strawberries. Both of those come in dark chocolate and the apples also have a sea salt option!
They also have a large selection of dark chocolate candies.
L’Etoile Patisserie
Location: 1214 Meridian St. N
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Huntsville’s French Bakery and Café. This is a fairly new spot in Downtown Huntsville. I had never really tried French pastries and breads before going here. Now it seems that I am going weekly if not twice a week and I end up getting something new and intriguing every time. Try these items:
Pain au Chocolat beautiful when served warm
Tarte au Chocolat with a shortcrust pastry is incredibly decadent
Keep an eye on their socials to see what will be coming each week!
Chocolate Gallery
Location: 8408 Whitesburg Dr Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35802
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This is exactly what it says. A Chocolate Gallery! This South Huntsville staple is a wonderful place to visit and try out everything they have to offer from the chocolate strawberries to the full-size cakes!
Jacob Kirk has lived in Huntsville for 12 years. Throughout all of his time here, he has made Huntsville his home. He loves hiking, photography, food, and music, and is the owner of @ForknHsv and @NerdyTNVAdventurer on Instagram.
