Where to get your chocolate fix in Ohio.
Ohio chocolate should not be just for special occasions and holidays. In fact every day should be National Ohio Chocolate Day! And what better way to celebrate than to enjoy a piece of chocolate made right here in Ohio.
Below you will find a few of our favorite stops to stock up on our favorite confection, along with a few #MyOhioFun Road Trip notes.
ASHTABULA COUNTY
Marianne’s Chocolate
1038 Bridge Street
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
440.964.0384 | marianneschocolates.com
Marianne’s Chocolates & Cheese
2241 OH-45, Austinburg, OH 44010
440.275.5028 | marianneschocolates.com
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
Marianne’s Chocolate has two shops, one in Austinburg and one shop on Bridge Street in Ashtabula, Ohio and is part of the Historic Ashtabula Harbor. I want to warn you, their chocolate covered potato chips are habit forming. Besides a various selection of handmade chocolates, Marianne’s also offers a nice selection of homemade fudge.
You will find plenty of history when visiting the area. The Harbor was once one of the busiest ports in the world. You can learn more about the area’s nautical history at the Ashtabula Maritime Museum.
Another historical stop in Ashtabula, is the Hubbard House Museum. The home was built about 1841 and served as an end point on the Underground Railroad.
Throughout the year, the area hosts the Beach Glass Festival and the Wine and Walleye Festival. Two festivals everyone should put on their bucket lists.
A trip to Bridge Street would not be complete without enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants serving the area.
The Bascule Bridge Grille, Briquettes Smokehouse, and Rennick Meat Market are three restaurants that make our list. From the tasty ribs and the unique sauces at Briquette’s, to the delicious dessert choices at Bascule Bridge Grill, we are sure you will find something that makes you happy you stopped.
The Historic Ashtabula Harbor and Bridge Street are just a few of the places you can explore in Ashtabula County. Ashtabula County is home to 19 covered bridges and is known as the Grand River Valley, which includes currently 24 wineries.
Looking for more area information? Visit our friends at
Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Malley’s Chocolates
Various locations throughout Northern Ohio.
malleys.com
This hometown favorite, family run business has been making chocolate for over 80 years.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Anthony-Thomas Candy Co.
1777 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43228
website
Factory tours available: Yes
Open House Tours are open to the public and appointments are not necessary.
September-May, Tues & Thurs, 9am to 3pm. June-August, Tues, Weds & Thurs, 9am to 3pm
GEAUGA COUNTY
Buckeye Chocolate Cafe’ 
510 Water St, Chardon, OH 44024
website
Buckeye Chocolate Cafe’
15065 Kinsman Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
website
White House Chocolates
14607 Kinsman Rd, Burton, OH 440621
website
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
The above chocolate stops are located within Ohio’s fourth largest Amish community and a great place to take a one day trip. Learn more here.
During the month of March, Geauga County celebrates Ohio Maple season, with festivals, pancake events, tree tapping and more.
Check out this chocolate wheel! Don’t you just want to put your fingers in it?
GUERNSEY COUNTY
Nothing But Chocolate
1218 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH 43725
740-439-5754 | website
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
Not only can you find great chocolate in Cambridge, you can also find great bakery. Make sure you allow time for a visit to Kennedy’s Bakery at 1025 E. Wheeling Ave., Great donuts and bakery with “chocolate”.
HOLMES COUNTY
Coblentz Chocolate Company
4917 State Route 515
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
800.338.9341 | coblentzchocolates.com
A family-owned and -operated business, Coblentz Chocolate Company began in 1987.
The Coblentz Chocolate Company is just one of the unique stops located in Ohio’s Amish Country. Visit Best of Ohio’s Amish Country to learn more.
Leave your hectic world behind and journey to a place time has forgotten – Ohio’s Amish Country. It’s a place where you can truly slow down and enjoy the little things, the handmade things, the best things that Amish country has to offer.
MAHONING COUNTY
Gorant Chocolatier Factory Store
8301 Market St, Boardman, OH 44512
330.726.8821 | gorant.com
Gorant Chocolatiers has been producing delicious morsels of goodness since 1949.
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
1. The Mint Meltaways are delicious.
2. After eating all that delicious chocolate, a relaxing walk through a beautiful garden may be a great way to take off a few of those calories. Fellows Riverside Gardens is just a 15-20 minute ride from the factory, and well worth trip.
“This twelve-acre display garden features a landscape of remarkable beauty with diverse and colorful plant displays, roses of all classes, seasonal displays of annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs, and scenic vistas.”
Open to the public and FREE.
Location: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
330.740.7116 | website
Looking for more area information? Visit our friends at YoungstownLive.com.
STARK COUNTY
Ben Heggy’s Candies
743 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Canton, OH 447020
website
Ben Heggy’s has been crafting chocolates since 1923.
Besides various chocolates, Heggy’s also sells a selection of roasted nuts. Located in the shop is a little diner where you can order hamburgers, hot dogs and more. If you love french fries, we suggest that you order yourself a side order of fries. Their fries are fried in peanut oil and then topped with a pat of butter.
Harry London Candies
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720
800.333.3629 | fanniemay.com
Factory tours available: Yes (COVID-19 update: No tours available at this time.)
Tours are FREE and depart hourly: Monday – Thursday from 11am – 4pm
For more information about tours click here.
All of the above chocolate stops are located near tourist attractions and beautiful parks. Enjoy a one day trip as you sample chocolates from around Ohio. If your favorite chocolate stop did not make our list, feel free to let us know.
Article and photos: Diane Rock
Rocky Hill | MyOhioFun.com
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