Belize Chocolate Company
Belize Chocolate Company
Belize Chocolate Company
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Bean to Bar Chocolate maker offering everything chocolate. From bars to truffles, cookies to chocolate tea, chocolate soaps to cocoa powder. All made by us in Ambergris Caye. Now including chocolate making classes.
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- Jrtm2014Seattle, Washington392 contributionsBest souvenirs ever and darn good with a view.This is a great little shop for some fun, souvenirs. Cocoa powder, cocoa soaps, chocolate tea. But they're true superpower is there chocolates they have so many fun flavors. My favorite was the chocolate and coffee combination followed by the peanut butter chocolate. Note this is not a Reesie's peanut butter cup. In fact, it taste totally different. Great gift to bring home to everybody Also enjoyed their chocolate milkshake, which is more like frozen hot chocolate. Surprisingly good.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 January 2024
- SM_travelbugStroud, United Kingdom63 contributionsExcellent chocolatesGiven it was too hot to buy and take the chocolate (although with a cool bag, which they also sold, you could) we bought 5 individual chocolates to eat there. Flavours were lime, passion fruit, banana, coffee and chilli. They were excellent! Just a hint of the flavours, not cloyingly over sweet, well worth the stop. If you like quality chocolate as opposed to the mass produced stuff do go in and tryVisited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 January 2024
- roermoblHampshire, United Kingdom100 contributionsChocolate classThe chocolate class was really interesting and informative, and there were several opportunities to handle and taste the ingredients/chocolate at different stages. The shop allows you to build your own box of different flavoured chocolates. Delicious!Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 March 2024
- JRogers19049 contributionsSweetest spot in BelizeWhat a calm, cool, relaxing spot to indulge in some delicious chocolate, right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of San Pedro! I purchased some artisanal chocolates and a bag of cookies to enjoy on their little outside deck — prices were incredible for US dollars exchange. Wish I had time to stay there longer, as I would have visited multiple times. If you’re staying farther afield on the island, make the trip into town for this sweet gem!Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 16 June 2024
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Bob P
Denver, CO61 contributions
Mar 2023
This is a local chocolatier that not only provides great chocolate products but offers a 60 minute class. The class focuses on how beans are acquired, roasted and then processed to obtain the chocolate used in producing their products.
Chris is a great instructor. The class allows you to taste product during the process. His delivery is well paced and he encourages questions and interaction.
Jo is certified by the Escolar de Chocolate (Amaury Guichon). The treats in the case are reasonably priced and taste amazing!
Register before hand to make sure you get a seat.
Chris is a great instructor. The class allows you to taste product during the process. His delivery is well paced and he encourages questions and interaction.
Jo is certified by the Escolar de Chocolate (Amaury Guichon). The treats in the case are reasonably priced and taste amazing!
Register before hand to make sure you get a seat.
Written 14 March 2023
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L.Zhen
15 contributions
Jan 2023
My brother and I took a chocolate class with Chris, and it was hands down the best bang for your buck experience in San Pedro! The class was only $25 BZD and lasted about an hour where Chris walked us through the process of making chocolate, let us try grinding up the chocolate ourselves, and then did a tasting not just of the finished product, but every step of the way. The chocolates at the store are superb in quality (and a little more expensive than I'm used to, but still cheaper than Godiva and Lindt and far superior). They made great souvenirs traveling well in the heat, and we tried some great truffles and pieces in the store. My favorite was the Mayan Temple.
Written 3 February 2023
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Santa S
Las Vegas, NV93 contributions
Jul 2021
The shop is on the beach (by Blue Heaven Dive Shop). So, in between dives we stopped by to check it out. Wow, the chocolate is hand made using Mayan chocolate. The truffles are soooo good, and the brownies are amazing. Like, the best I ever had! We got brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and truffles to bring back to the dive shop to share.
We went back a couple of times for more chocolate and coffee. YUM!
We went back a couple of times for more chocolate and coffee. YUM!
Written 12 July 2021
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Anna W
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
My wife and I had a lovely time in this store. The store had a lovely aroma, the staff were so relaxed but kind. They let us stay and use the facilities and Wi-Fi. We loved the chocolate strawberry milkshake, very reasonably priced and delicious!
Great experience, would return again!
Great experience, would return again!
Written 11 August 2022
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,174 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
For any chocolate lovers, this is a must visit location while on the island. Once you try the delicious chocolates, good luck not wanting to come back a second time around. Ensure you immediately head to your hotel with whatever chocolates you do buy as you have a 20 - 30 minute window max before they melt significantly enough to impact the ultimate taste of it. We summarily returned to the hotel and put it in the fridge/cooler within the room.
Parking available outside for golf carts and they take credit cards beyond 20 BZ$.
Parking available outside for golf carts and they take credit cards beyond 20 BZ$.
Written 25 June 2023
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Melissa S
Ann Arbor, MI77 contributions
Mar 2023
This is a cute little shop and a great place to buy gifts to bring back home. Everyone loves chocolate! The bars are buy 3 get 1 free and there are many varieties, including vegan coconut milk chocolate. They also have body products, beautiful truffles and baked goods. We stopped on our way to the airport (they open at 8:30) and they were a little slow getting opened, but I'm not always at my desk exactly on time either!
Written 9 April 2023
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Gabrielle
33 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Delicious chocolate on the island! It’s definitely a must stop if you are a chocolate lover. You can buy a box of chocolate from their display case, the dark chocolate cashew was delicious but they also have small bars with a ton of flavors and the price is great!
Written 12 February 2023
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Charles R
Illinois20 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
First I must say the chocolate class is a must do and the chocolate and products are so much of a delight. Treat yourself to something and it’s a must do while in SanPedro.
Now for something sweeter than their chocolate. I forever will be touched by the hospitality of San Pedro and the heart of the people there. Last week while on one of my visits to the Chocolate Company for my daily treat I mistakenly left my wallet on one of the brown cocoa bean tables and walked out. When I realized I had lost it two hours later I remembered the last place I had it and hoped it was there. The store had closed by then but something inside of me kept faith. I took all the necessary steps to protect the contents as I could (credit card) and then just did what I could until they opened the next morning. At 8:30 sharp I walked in to see Melissa with the most bright smile looking right at me. She just said “ I just knew you would come back, you had to be back, I’m so sorry for opening it but once I saw it was you I knew who you were. I just knew” Melissa and her not only honesty but a genuine wanting to help and wanting the best for me. We talked for a long time afterwards about the heart of the Belizean people. Melissa please know how much I thank you and not just for taking care of my personal belongings but giving me the gift sweeter than your chocolates, your heart and faith!!!
Now for something sweeter than their chocolate. I forever will be touched by the hospitality of San Pedro and the heart of the people there. Last week while on one of my visits to the Chocolate Company for my daily treat I mistakenly left my wallet on one of the brown cocoa bean tables and walked out. When I realized I had lost it two hours later I remembered the last place I had it and hoped it was there. The store had closed by then but something inside of me kept faith. I took all the necessary steps to protect the contents as I could (credit card) and then just did what I could until they opened the next morning. At 8:30 sharp I walked in to see Melissa with the most bright smile looking right at me. She just said “ I just knew you would come back, you had to be back, I’m so sorry for opening it but once I saw it was you I knew who you were. I just knew” Melissa and her not only honesty but a genuine wanting to help and wanting the best for me. We talked for a long time afterwards about the heart of the Belizean people. Melissa please know how much I thank you and not just for taking care of my personal belongings but giving me the gift sweeter than your chocolates, your heart and faith!!!
Written 14 February 2023
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roermobl
Hampshire, UK100 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The chocolate class was really interesting and informative, and there were several opportunities to handle and taste the ingredients/chocolate at different stages. The shop allows you to build your own box of different flavoured chocolates. Delicious!
Written 16 March 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JRogers1904
9 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
What a calm, cool, relaxing spot to indulge in some delicious chocolate, right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of San Pedro! I purchased some artisanal chocolates and a bag of cookies to enjoy on their little outside deck — prices were incredible for US dollars exchange. Wish I had time to stay there longer, as I would have visited multiple times. If you’re staying farther afield on the island, make the trip into town for this sweet gem!
Written 16 June 2024
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Bliss@BCC
Belize
Hi,
thanks for posting the question. I cant post the link here but if you go to our website then via the boutique/products/buyonline button. it will open our online shopify store which has the brownie mix for sale
thanks
Chris
Written 10 October 2017
They do have a brownie mix available online for order. I didn't see a cookie mix but you may be able to request it.
Written 10 October 2017
kwaring22
Littleton, Colorado
I was wondering if you can order the cookie and brownie mix online?
Written 9 October 2017
Bliss@BCC
Belize
Hi, we do not currently offer a tour but do have a chocolate making class. This is conducted on the deck outside the shop and takes participants through the chocolate making process from the cacao farms in southern Belize to grinding and processing here on the island. It includes lots of tasting, samples and making milk and dark chocolate during the class.
Written 6 December 2016
BekTay
Charlotte, North Carolina
Do you provide tours to show how the chocolate is made?
Written 7 May 2015
It's actually a small shop,not a factory. They serve many chocolate items. Well worth a visit.
Written 11 May 2015
Very casual in general. Be comfortable and you'll be fine. If you check out their website if they have one, or their tripadvisor profile, you can get a feel from the photos. There are a few that you can dress up a bit if you want.
Written 21 February 2015
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