Choklat

I went to a chocolate and wine tasting here after hours. The owner came in herself and gave us a presentation on the history and making of chocolate, different types of beans, and why her chocolate tasted so different from the grocery store bought brands. You can definitely tell the difference between her chocolate and the candy bars you get in stores. There is a richer, smoother, fuller flavour to Choklat’s use of the cacao beans. I was very impressed and almost shocked by the difference in quality.
Choklat sells hot drinks, ice cream, and bakery products as well all made from scratch with their hand-​crafted chocolate. The food really is delicious. If you walk into the store you can find gifts such as the chocolate bark and fondue machine that would be great for Christmas.
The only thing I would change is the wine pairings. I realize that this store is primarily about chocolate but her wine pairings were very strange. I would not have chosen these wines to eat with my chocolate and felt the «lind» (?) wine in particular clashed a lot with the 70% dark.
Otherwise, the chocolate was fantastic and I will definitely be returning to purchase more as Christmas gifts.

Im surprised at the mixed reviews. I went to the wine and chocolate pairing and found their chocolate to be way better then standard chocolate. We did a taste comparison with Lindt and Choklat blew Lindt out of the water. It was smooth and naturally sweet. I also found from the pairing (It gives some chocolate history too) Choklat is one of the very few shops in ALL Canada to make their own chocolate from their own beans brought in themselves. Super cool!

Save your money. Go elsewhere.
I bought almond bark and to me, the chocolate tasted like they used spoiled milk to make it. It was also very waxy.
No thanks.

Hello Choklat, I think I’m in love!
I was recently spoiled with Choklat truffles at a Unilocal Fit Club event at Barre Body Studio in Edmonton.
I was impressed with the selection and NEED to visit the storefront to experience some more heaven!
I had a dark chocolate truffle rolled in goodness :-)
The packaging was cute, the truffle was large, and the freshness was exceptional. I love supporting local and will definitely be giving Chokolat a visit for treat soon!

I love this place. Been here a few times and have always gotten great service (the employees are very friendly. I showed up before opening once and the employee was more than willing to help out, which is a rarity in Edmonton). The chocolate, of course, is amazing. The hot chocolate reminds me of being in Venice again and the chocolate cupcakes I’ve gotten for friends have always been well received.
Glad to have this place in Edmonton!

First I would like to say I haven’t actually tasted the chocolate here.
We had ordered a Groupon from the Edmonton based email offer and were very excited. We live and die for chocolate and have traveled the world tasting it. The website is quite fun, and we spent a good hour choosing carefully what combinations we would have. But when it came time to go pick up our order, we were scolded for not having the right Groupon and refused our already made truffles. I felt like I was in grade 2. The owner berated us and said it was our fault for not reading the fine print. She actually said «This has NEVER happened before. I guess that means your «special», in such a sarcastic tone.
I was shocked by the negativity and poor attitude. The whole thing could have easily been turned around or worked out with a little communication. But we left with such a bad taste in our mouth, that even the seductive promise of TRUFFLES, our very favorite, was not enough to get us back. Now we have this useless non-​refundable Groupon, apparently for Calgary, which we are not allowed to use here at the Edmonton branch. Considering we won’t be going to Calgary, I guess this is money, truffles and potential customers, wasted.

On our way to the grocery store my husband and I noticed this place. It’s sort of in a weird location — really, if our vehicle wasn’t busted (forcing us to walk), I don’t think we would ever have noticed it. Upon arrival we were greeted by a woman who I’m assuming is the store owner/​chocolate maker. The shop looked very clean and organized, well put together, and aesthetically pleasing. Since we didn’t know anything about the place, we were given some basic information about the store, the product, and things like ordering and special events.
At this chocolate store, the chocolate is actually made from scratch, i.e., starting with cocoa beans. It is NOT just melted down and shaped. According to our host, it takes 3 to 5 days to make the chocolate in small batches, and in addition to being sold in bars, the chocolate is used in their bakery items as well (excluding the fudge, which is supplied by another company). My husband and I purchased two chocolate bars (one dark and one milk), as well as a couple chocolate cupcakes. The price was fair for all of the items we looked at in store. The cupcakes were a few bucks, chocolate bar prices varied but were around $ 8 or $ 9, and truffles (the shop’s specialty item) were $ 2 ea.
My feelings regarding the shop are mixed. On the one hand, the chocolate itself is really good. The cupcake I tried was probably the best cupcake I’ve ever bought. It wasn’t too sweet, it didn’t taste like fat (both of those things ruin cake for me), and the cake was moist and fluffy. The icing was delicate, and had a great dark chocolate flavor. The chocolate bars we bought were also delicious. The milk chocolate was super creamy and amazing, and the dark chocolate was not chalky or bitter, just tasty. The presentation of all of the products as well as the packaging was well done. The product for me definitely gets an A.
Unfortunately, the mixed feelings are due to some of the things our host said. While discussing the shop, she originally stated that she (by that, I mean the Choklat brand) was the only chocolate maker in western Canada. I know this to be untrue, as the best chocolate I’ve ever tasted is made in Fernie, BC at Beanpod, a shop owned and operated by a super nice couple who also make their chocolate from scratch. I asked, «what about Beanpod in Fernie?» Suddenly her story changed to there being technically three chocolate makers in the region. She then put down Beanpod twice, making a comment about their «unpredictable» old chocolate making equipment (they use antique equipment, which they chose over modern equipment for specific reasons), and stating that «they’re closed more than they’re open,» due to going skiing and whatever, in a handwaving manner, as though that meant they didn’t count. (And by the way, that isn’t true — my husband and I were in Fernie for the holidays, and other than a few days surrounding Christmas, Beanpod was open every day.)
I think credit should be given where credit is due. The couple who own/​operate Beanpod are great chocolate makers (their lavender bar was a World Finalist at the International Chocolate Awards in London, 2012 — the only dark chocolate bar from Canada to compete). Because they weren’t given credit during my visit, I’m spending half of Choklat’s review talking about them. I would have loved to see comradery or at least respect between the owners. Seeing the opposite just set me off on the wrong foot with this relatively new shop.
I realize it’s probable that I’m the only one who will care about that stuff. Keeping that in mind, I would recommend this shop. The product at Choklat is very high quality, the prices are fair, and hey — maybe my bad first impression will change over time!
Update: I guess there are six chocolate makers in Western Canada!

This is some seriously good chocolate.
I won’t lie, I’m kind of ignorant when it comes to how things are made. If it tastes good, does what it’s supposed to do e.t.c then I continue on being the happy idiot that I am and skip along merrily through life.
Turns out I had no idea what I was missing in the world of chocolate production! Choklat is based out of Calgary and they import cacao beans from all over the world to make the chocolate from scratch. Most fine chocolates are a mix of various beans, but it is amazing the difference in taste if you eat only a specific kind. The people that work there are super knowledgeable and passionate about chocolate.
The only think I wasn’t a fan of was the hot chocolate. It literally tastes like melted chocolate. Delicious, but maybe could have had more of a milk mix or something. If you like that though, then it’s definitely for you.
Pro Tip: At the time of writing this there is Groupon for a dozen truffles for $ 12! Buy it! Tell your friends to buy it! You won’t regret it.

Had the hot chocolate and bought a bar of «Chew-​wow». Best chocolate I’ve had. This coming from someone that seeks out artisan chocolate all over the world when I travel.
Well played Choklat

Attention chocolate lovers (not you candy-​bar fiends)! If you’re looking for fine chocolate, here’s the place to go! Even better than the Calgary location (but not being in Calgary is such an unfair advantage). The porcelana is beautiful on the tongue. Perfect after an evening walk, with some red wine, in the company of a lover (though you would enjoy the chocolate even if you were with foul company).