Websites to Shop for Chocolate Online for the Chocoholic

The world if full of chocoholics, so finding the right chocolate can be a chore. The true chocoholic is finicky, willing to spend more for the right pieces, and adores handmade items. Compiled below is a list of the best handmade chocolates. Prices run from $2.75 for 2 pieces to $429.90 for a basket full of chocolates and wine. You can choose from French to Belgian made.

ZChocolate (http://www.zchocolat.com)

• hand-made French chocolates
• spreadsheet ordering for multiple orders
• Can hand pick which chocolates you want
• Decorated mahogany box that can be diamond engraved brass plate with purchase of Supreme or Deluxe series (refillable)
• Top 20 French Chocolate makers
• Chocolate bars (3 pieces) runs $34.12
• Most expensive basket $429.90
• Average of other series $60
• Corporate services available
• Delivered by DHL. Most expensive Basket $58 shipping
• Located in France

Dan’s Chocolates (http://www.dans.com)

• Gourmet truffles
• Hand-made
• Portion of purchase donated to charity of choice
• Sugar free and low carb available
• Average price for 1lb box ($33.99), additional box run $21
• Wholesale available

Thorntons
(http://www.thorntons.co.uk)

• US shipping expensive (includes fee on products from outside of US)
• Box of 144 pieces ran for around $60
• Shipping took 10 days for international orders
• Offers other items such as flowers

Leonidas Famous Belgian chocolate (http://www.leonidas-chocolate.com)

• 1 lb $28
• Shipping $9.50 for first item
• Made with coco butter
• Imported weekly from
• Artistic Boxes with creative wrapping
• Multiple locations around the world

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates (http://www.burdickchocolate.com)

• No molds used, all done by hand
• Classic wood box assortments are tied with French wired ribbon and a gold wax seal
• Done in Small batches
• 10 pieces runs $17
• Specialty is handmade bonbons
• The mice and penguins are Burdick’s signature novelty chocolate. Crafted from leftover chocolate. All orders have at least one of them in the box.
• Reasonable shipping. Can choose overnight to ground.

Rubens Chocolates (http://www.rubens-chocolatier.com)

• Handmade
• Priced by the piece ($2.75 for 2 pieces to $36.99 for 36)
• Female Belgian native Master chocolatier
• Made in Chicago, IL

Commonalities

All guarantee two week freshness

The Websites gave good information on ordering and shipping information.

Most had store locations to visit.

Online and/or Print catalogs were available

Clearly the choice depends on the type of chocolate desired and budget considerations.