Aberdeen is Scotland’s third most populous city and has a fantastic wealth of attractions to look forward to should you visit during your next holiday. Sometimes called the ‘Granite City’, Aberdeen‘s stunning architecture and historic buildings hide many hidden gems within the alleyways and sidestreets for you to find. And if you have a bit of a sweet tooth, even better! Here are the chocolate shops to keep an eye out for while traversing the granite streets.
Truffelos
Don’t chocolates taste better when they’re handmade? Well, the folks at Truffelos certainly think so! Found in the heart of Aberdeen, Truffelos offers a wide range of delicious chocolate treats for you to try, from the Chocolate Stirrer, a homemade chocolate bar or two, and the famed Chocolate Bomb.
Those who love all ranges of chocolates, from white chocolate to dark chocolate, will find the delicious Belgian chocolate made by Truffelos irresistible.
Hotel Chocolat Aberdeen
Hotel Chocolat regularly appears on our Scottish Chocolate lists because they can be found nationwide and are experts in chocolate-making. Hotel Chocolat is a business that offers customers high-quality chocolate made by local cocoa farmers, which Hotel Chocolat aims to pay above their market rate and grow the local community.
Whether buying chocolate as a present, to bring with you on a trip, or just as an upmarket sweet treat, this chocolate shop on the Lower Level of Union Square is the place for you.
Mackie’s 19.2
The 19.2 miles that Mackie’s 19.2 is named after is for the 19.2 miles that this ice cream shop is from its local farm supplier – talk about fresh! But not only can you enjoy yummy ice cream at this excellent shop, but also their range of chocolate bars too!
Mackie’s chocolate has a pleasing, distinctive design and comes in Traditional Milk, Honeycomb, Orange, Dark, and Mint Chocolate! Make sure to pick up one before you leave Aberdeen, and you’ll love it!
Sugar Skulls & Cream
Sugar Skulls & Cream is a funky ice cream and chocolate store with a great punk aesthetic. With a range of bespoke cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and so much more, Sugar Skulls & Cream is the ultimate place to get your quick fix of chocolate!
Duthie Park is close to this chocolate shop, so if you’re looking for chocolate shops in Aberdeen before an outing or park visit, this is the one for you!
West End Chocolates
West End Chocolates is a self-proclaimed ‘Sandwich Shop’, but their exclusive range of high-quality homemade chocolates makes this store a chocolatier’s dream. They have mouth-watering sandwiches to choose from, featuring many of the fantastic Scottish flavours you may have already tried and a stunning array of delicate finger chocolates.
Choose from a delightful range of choices, or grab one of each and indulge in a taste test of the ages. West End Chocolate has a lot of passion for making sandwiches and chocolates, and we recommend you discover your favourite the next time you stop by.
Humbug
Another one of the chocolate shops in Aberdeen that you can take advantage of is Humbug, which you can find a few minutes south of Westburn Park. Here, you’ll find a warm and welcoming store with plenty of spectacular confectionaries to sink your teeth into!
The variety of chocolates will also make any chocolatier happy, from staples like milk chocolate with Skye sea salt, lavender, rhubarb and ginger, truffle, and even gin and tonic – all in stylish brand packaging. These make for excellent treats or gifts to collect for you and your loved ones.
If you’re passionate about delicious cocoa, then missing out on this store will make you shout, “Bah, Humbug!”
Cocoa Ooze
Want to know how to make and design Chocolate? Aberdeen offers the opportunity with Cocoa Ooza, a brand that you can find all over Scotland. Cocoa Ooze offers luxurious, decadent chocolate that you cannot stop eating.
In addition to this delicious food, you can book Child or Adult workshops where you can make your own chocolate treats – which is also a superb way for companies to work on corporate team building. An experienced chocolatier will take you through the steps you make the treat of your dreams.
If you want a treat you’ll always remember, try Cocoa Ooze’s range of experiences.
Green Cocoa Team
While not in the heart of Aberdeen, Green Cocoa Team sits in rural Aberdeenshire and has been making delicious handmade Belgian since 2021, but specialises in creating delicious dark chocolate. Green Cocoa Team is focused on making sustainable chocolate and treats that anybody can enjoy, regardless of their intolerances.
So, you’ll find that these gluten-free treats are naturally free from food you could be allergic to and align with a vegan diet. Suppose you’ve had difficulty finding hot or dark chocolate because of your dietary preferences. In that case, Green Team Cocoa are excellent at making chocolate art to cater to yours – many of them have the same choices!
