Top 5: Places to Get Your Chocolate Fix in Los Angeles

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Fill up on chocolate at one of Los Angeles’ gourmet chocolate shops.

See’s Candy

Sample the iconic See’s Candy and create a customized one-pound sampler. Each location offers a free daily sample and an astounding array of white, milk and dark chocolate and candies. This iconic California confectionary is known around the world and often features holiday deals and limited edition flavors.

Compartes Chocolatier

For artisanal designed chocolates, stop by Compartes Chocolatier in Hollywood. The shop has been perfecting the art of chocolate and offers gourmet flavors, such as goji berry and passion fruit. The presentation of these treats make them almost too beautiful to eat.

John Kelly Chocolates

Try John Kelly Chocolates for a consistently mouthwatering treat. Be sure to taste their famous sea salt-sprinkled truffles or decadent truffle fudge. John Kelly Chocolates has two locations: one in Santa Monica and one in Los Angeles.

Mignon Chocolate

Visit Mignon Chocolate in Old Town Pasadena to sample exciting new flavors that are trendy without being gimmicky. Mignon still relies on its 1935 family recipe and seamlessly combines old charm with enticing ingredients.

ChocoVivo’s

Stop by ChocoVivo’s store in Culver City on Mondays to witness the chocolate making — bean to bar. The confectionary offers an impressive assortment of chocolate bars, as well as gourmet drinking chocolates. ChocoVivo, founded by Patiricia Tsai, is L.A’s only bean-to-bar chocolatier to date.

Despite being known as a health mecca, L.A sure knows how to satisfy a sweet tooth. From historic confection shops to new candy makers, there is no shortage of chocolate options. Let’s face it: Chocolate never goes out of season.