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10 Best Chocolate Shops in Nashville

Nashville’s chocolate-focused businesses range from bean-to-bar production and guided pairings to custom candy, boxed bonbons, ice cream, fudge, and gift baskets. Use this guide to choose a stop based on whether you want an activity, a tasting, a present, or a broad selection of sweets.

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Our look into chocolate shops around Nashville cut anyone who is not truly specialized, has shaky reviews or makes it tricky to call, email or find hours.

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Poppy & Peep Chocolate, Nashville#1
What stands out
  • Hand-painted bonbon shells make the chocolates visually distinctive

  • Offers sampling and shipping alongside in-store purchases

Poppy & Peep Chocolate

4.9134 reviews
374 Herron Dr #6, Nashville, TN 37210, United States
Best for
Chocolate lovers seeking assorted artisan bonbonsGift shoppers looking for distinctive boxed chocolates

Poppy & Peep Chocolate is a father-and-daughter chocolate shop in Berry Hill specializing in artisan bonbons and other chocolate treats. Its bonbons have hand-painted shells and come in assorted varieties, while the shop also serves hot chocolate and sells frozen chocolate bars. Visitors can sample chocolate while choosing flavors, and the shop can ship orders, making it suitable for gifts as well as an in-person tasting stop.

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier - Nashville#2
What stands out
  • Uses small-batch production, copper kettles and hand-finishing

  • Connects current confections to a Paris-founded tradition dating to 1668

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier - Nashville

4.962 reviews
2126 Abbott Martin Rd space 290 Space 290, Nashville, TN 37215, United States
Best for
Chocolate shoppers seeking handcrafted truffles and assortmentsGift buyers looking for presentation and a long confectionery tradition

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier - Nashville is a chocolate shop specializing in handcrafted truffles, caramels, marshmallows and chocolate assortments. The brand traces its confectionery tradition to Paris in 1668 and uses Old World techniques, copper kettles, small batches, fresh ingredients and hand-finishing. The Nashville boutique suits shoppers seeking giftable chocolate with a strong historical and craft focus.

Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge, Nashville#3
What stands out
  • Combines giant cookies with ice cream, shakes, fudge and pie

  • Offers Cuban coffee alongside desserts

Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge

4.8772 reviews
123 2nd Ave N Fl 1, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Visitors wanting oversized cookies or generous ice-cream servingsPeople seeking ice cream, fudge or key lime pie downtown

Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge is a compact dessert shop offering cookies, ice cream, shakes, fudge and key lime pie. Its large cookies and generous scoops suit visitors looking for substantial treats, while the menu also includes Cuban coffee. The shop is a convenient stop for dessert while visiting downtown Nashville.

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co, Nashville#4
What stands out
  • Bean-to-bar production takes place on site

  • Factory tours include chocolate samples

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co

4.8392 reviews
1628 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Best for
Chocolate lovers interested in production as well as shoppingA small-group Nashville outing

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. is an old-school confectionery where visitors can watch small-batch chocolate production. The shop makes stone-ground chocolate from bean to bar on site, including roasting, grinding, molding and wrapping, and offers factory tours with samples of current products.

Little Gourmand Berry Hill, Nashville#5
What stands out
  • The shop combines pastries with French candies, drinks, baguettes and sandwiches

  • Group trays provide a convenient option for small gatherings

Little Gourmand Berry Hill

4.8212 reviews
717 Craighead St, Berry Hill, TN 37204, United States
Best for
French pastry and macaron stopsQuick lunches with croissants or sandwichesSmall brunch orders with sweet and savory trays

Little Gourmand Berry Hill is a French pastry shop offering sweet and savory baked goods, macarons, croissants, baguettes, sandwiches, French candies and drinks. It suits visitors seeking authentic-style pastries, a quick lunch or food for a small gathering. The Berry Hill location has window stools, easy parking and a broad selection, including trays suitable for brunch orders.

Lindt Chocolate Shop, Nashville#6
What stands out
  • Specialty and individual chocolate selections beyond typical grocery offerings

  • A master chocolatier section reported as unavailable online

Lindt Chocolate Shop

4.8139 reviews
241 Opry Mills Dr Spc 241, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Best for
Chocolate lovers looking for individual flavors or giftsFamilies browsing a broad confectionery selection

Lindt Chocolate Shop is a Nashville chocolate cafe and retailer specializing in Swiss chocolate, truffles and confectionery. The Opry Mills shop offers individual flavors and specialty selections that may not appear in grocery stores, including a master chocolatier section reported as unavailable on the company website. It suits gift shoppers, families and anyone exploring unusual flavors.

Tempered Fine Chocolates, Nashville#7
What stands out
  • Guided chocolate flights with wine, whiskey or other pairings

  • The shop combines chocolate confections with wine and absinthe tasting

Tempered Fine Chocolates

4.7295 reviews
1201 5th Ave N Suite 103, Nashville, TN 37208, United States
Best for
Chocolate tastings and pairing experiencesGift shoppers and visitors seeking truffles or sipping chocolate

Tempered Fine Chocolates is a cozy Germantown chocolate shop built around handcrafted confections, tastings and pairings. Visitors can try guided chocolate flights, wine or whiskey pairings and rich sipping chocolate, while the selection includes milk and dark chocolates and a variety of truffles. It suits chocolate-focused outings, gifts and leisurely visits with a small European-inspired atmosphere.

Goo Goo Chocolate Co, Nashville#8
What stands out
  • Customers choose ingredients and toppings for custom chocolate

  • Orders can be watched as they are made in front of the shop

Goo Goo Chocolate Co

4.61,495 reviews
116 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Families and tourists seeking an interactive Nashville chocolate stopGift shoppers and visitors who want to customize a candy creation

Goo Goo Chocolate Co is a Nashville candy store built around chocolate shopping and hands-on customization. Visitors can browse gift baskets and ready-made candy, choose ingredients for a custom chocolate creation and watch orders being made through the windows. The experience suits families, tourists and chocolate fans looking for an activity as well as a sweet treat.

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge, Nashville#9
What stands out
  • Combines original-recipe ice cream with chocolates, confections and fudge

  • Free samples are available

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.5170 reviews
299 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Visitors looking for ice cream, fudge or chocolate confectionsDessert seekers who want to sample treats before choosing

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge is a Nashville sweets shop selling original-recipe ice cream alongside chocolates, confections and fudge. It suits visitors wanting a dessert stop with several kinds of treats, from ice cream sundaes and cones to caramel popcorn and fresh fudge. Free samples are available, while a customer report places an ice cream serving at about $10.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Nashville#10
What stands out
  • Both dark and milk chocolate confections

  • Gift baskets and cocoa are available

  • Several sugar-free options are described

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

4.4154 reviews
348 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Best for
Chocolate and confectionery giftsShoppers seeking sugar-free optionsVisitors choosing individual treats or candied apples

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a chocolate shop offering chocolate, confections, cocoa and gift baskets. The selection described includes dark and milk chocolate truffles, cherries, creams, barks, clusters and candied apples, along with several sugar-free options. It suits shoppers assembling gifts or choosing from a broad mix of chocolate treats in a welcoming retail setting.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Poppy & Peep Chocolate 4.9134Chocolate lovers seeking assorted artisan bonbons
#2Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier - Nashville 4.962Chocolate shoppers seeking handcrafted truffles and assortments
#3Mattheessen's - Ice Cream, Cookies, Fudge 4.8772Visitors wanting oversized cookies or generous ice-cream servings
#4Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co 4.8392Chocolate lovers interested in production as well as shopping
#5Little Gourmand Berry Hill 4.8212French pastry and macaron stops
#6Lindt Chocolate Shop 4.8139Chocolate lovers looking for individual flavors or gifts
#7Tempered Fine Chocolates 4.7295Chocolate tastings and pairing experiences
#8Goo Goo Chocolate Co 4.61,495Families and tourists seeking an interactive Nashville chocolate stop
#9Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge 4.5170Visitors looking for ice cream, fudge or chocolate confections
#10Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 4.4154Chocolate and confectionery gifts

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Geographic notes identify options in Nashville and named areas such as Berry Hill, Germantown, Opry Mills, and downtown. Compare those stated locations with the rest of your plans; the supplied information does not establish travel times or a best area.

Ways to shop, taste, and experience chocolate

  • Bean-to-bar productionOlive & Sinclair makes stone-ground chocolate on site and describes roasting, grinding, molding, and wrapping from bean to bar.
  • Factory tours and samplesOlive & Sinclair offers factory tours with samples of current products, making the visit more than a retail stop.
  • Custom chocolate creationGoo Goo Chocolate Co lets visitors choose ingredients for a custom creation and watch orders being made.
  • Artisan bonbons and giftsPoppy & Peep specializes in hand-painted bonbons, sampling, shipping, hot chocolate, and frozen chocolate bars.
  • Pairings and guided flightsTempered Fine Chocolates offers guided chocolate flights, wine or whiskey pairings, sipping chocolate, and truffles.
  • Mixed sweets and specialty choicesRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers truffles, caramels, barks, clusters, candied apples, gift baskets, cocoa, and several sugar-free options.

Pick the right chocolate stop for your outing

  1. Choose an activity or a purchaseFor a production-centered outing, start with Olive & Sinclair; for a custom hands-on order, consider Goo Goo Chocolate Co.
  2. Match the format to the recipientBoxed artisan bonbons, handcrafted assortments, and gift baskets suit different gifting occasions; Poppy & Peep and Bissinger’s emphasize giftable formats.
  3. Look for tasting depthTempered Fine Chocolates is the clearest fit for guided flights and pairings, while Poppy & Peep supports sampling during selection.
  4. Account for dietary needsRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is the listing that specifically describes several sugar-free options.
  5. Plan for the settingSome stops are primarily retail or takeout, while others center on tours, tastings, or downtown dessert visits; choose around the experience you want.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch chocolate being made in Nashville?

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co makes stone-ground chocolate on site and offers factory tours with samples.

Which shop offers custom chocolate creations?

Goo Goo Chocolate Co lets customers choose ingredients and toppings for a custom creation and watch it being made.

Can I find chocolate pairings?

Tempered Fine Chocolates offers guided chocolate flights along with wine or whiskey pairings and sipping chocolate.

Which listed shop has sugar-free chocolate options?

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is described as offering several sugar-free options, in addition to broader chocolate and confectionery selections.

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