Top 6 New York Chocolates

Fruition Chocolate is a small-batch artisan chocolate company based in Shokan, New York. It was founded by Bryan Graham. The company specializes in crafting high-quality bean-to-bar chocolate, meticulously overseeing every step of the process from the sourcing of cocoa beans to the final product. Fruition focuses on producing a range of chocolate bars, confections, and other chocolate products, emphasizing organic and ethically sourced ingredients.Expand

L.A. Burdick Chocolates is an American artisan chocolate company renowned for its handcrafted chocolates, truffles, pastries, and drinking chocolate inspired by European confectionery traditions. Founded in 1987 by Larry Burdick, a chocolatier trained in Switzerland, the company was established with the goal of bringing the precision and craftsmanship of Swiss chocolate making to the United States. From its beginnings as a small artisan workshop, L.A. Burdick has grown into one of the country’s most respected luxury chocolate brands while maintaining a strong commitment to small-batch production and hand-finishing techniques. The company is particularly famous for its handcrafted Chocolate Mice, delicate chocolate confections filled with ganache that have become an iconic symbol of the brand. L.A. Burdick emphasizes high-quality cacao, carefully balanced flavors, and meticulous attention to detail in every product. Its assortment includes pralines, truffles, chocolate bars, seasonal collections, pastries, and its celebrated drinking chocolates, all produced according to traditional methods. The brand combines European elegance with American artisanal craftsmanship, resulting in products known for their refined flavors and exceptional quality. Over the years, L.A. Burdick has expanded its presence with cafés and boutiques in several U.S. cities while preserving its reputation as a specialist in luxury handcrafted chocolate. Today, the company is widely regarded as one of the leading names in the American fine chocolate industry and a benchmark for artisan chocolate making.Expand

VillaKuyaya is a chocolate producer that operates in the USA. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality, organic ingredients sourced directly from Ecuadorian farmers. VillaKuyaya focuses on sustainable and ethical practices throughout its production process. Expand

Raaka Chocolate is a Brooklyn-based bean-to-bar chocolate company founded in 2010 by Ryan Cheney and Nate Hodge. The brand has become widely recognized for its distinctive approach to chocolate making, producing chocolate exclusively from unroasted cacao beans in order to preserve the brighter, fruitier, and more expressive characteristics of the cacao itself. Unlike traditional chocolate manufacturers that roast cacao during production, Raaka developed its identity around unroasted chocolate, creating flavor profiles that emphasize the natural qualities of each cacao origin. The company sources transparently traded single-origin cacao directly from trusted growers and places strong emphasis on traceability, sustainability, and long-term producer relationships. All chocolate is crafted from bean to bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the company produces a wide range of dark chocolate bars, seasonal collections, baking chocolate, and specialty products. Raaka is also known for experimenting with unusual ingredients and flavor combinations while maintaining a focus on the character of the cacao. Through its commitment to ethical sourcing, innovative production methods, and unroasted chocolate craftsmanship, Raaka has established itself as one of the most distinctive contemporary craft chocolate makers in the United States.Expand

Jacques Torres Chocolate is a New York-based chocolate company founded in 2000 by French pastry chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres, widely known as “Mr. Chocolate”. After a distinguished career in France and his role as executive pastry chef at the renowned Le Cirque in New York City, Torres established his first chocolate factory and retail store in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood. The company is recognized for its handcrafted chocolates, bonbons, truffles, chocolate bars, cookies, and signature hot chocolate, all produced with a strong emphasis on quality and freshness. Jacques Torres is considered one of the pioneers of the American artisanal chocolate movement, promoting a bean-to-bar philosophy and the use of premium ingredients without artificial flavors or preservatives. The brand combines traditional French pastry techniques with contemporary American chocolate craftsmanship, resulting in products that are both refined and approachable. Today, Jacques Torres Chocolate is regarded as one of New York’s most influential luxury chocolate brands and a leading name in the American craft chocolate industry.Expand

 

Fine & Raw is a Brooklyn-based bean-to-bar chocolate company known for its organic ingredients, artisanal production methods, and innovative approach to craft chocolate. Founded in 2007 by Daniel Sklaar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the company began as a small-scale chocolate-making project and has since grown into one of the most recognized names in the American craft chocolate movement. Fine & Raw specializes in bean-to-bar chocolate bars, truffles, spreads, and confectionery products made from ethically sourced cacao beans, primarily from Ecuador and Belize. The brand is distinguished by its commitment to organic ingredients, the use of coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar, and recipes that are often dairy-free and plant-based. Its production philosophy emphasizes transparency, sustainability, and long-term relationships with cacao producers. Fine & Raw uses carefully controlled roasting and traditional stone-grinding techniques to preserve the natural complexity and flavor of the cacao. The company has gained a reputation for combining high-quality ingredients with creative flavor profiles while maintaining a strong focus on craftsmanship. Over the years, Fine & Raw has become one of the leading representatives of the modern American craft chocolate scene and a prominent advocate for ethical bean-to-bar production. Today, the brand is recognized for its distinctive products, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to showcasing the character of fine cacao.Expand