Shop selling all-vegan chocolates including hot chocolate, bonbons, and spreads. Relocated from 54 rue de Dunkerque. Open Wed-Sat 11:00-18:30.


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27 Reviews

First Review by Emisgoodeating

Clara_D_M

Points +16011

Vegan
15 May 2024

Je m'y rends toujours pour Pâques!!

Un des meilleurs chocolats de Paris et en plus vegan… le goût est extrêmement fin et pas du tout écœurant comme d’autres chocolats industriels. Un vrai bonheur. Le prix est justifié compte-tenu de la qualité

CharleyHarris

Points +1007

Vegan
11 May 2024

Friendly

The lovely woman at the till speaks a myriad of languages (Spanish, French and English). I really wanted to practice Spanish and she patiently told me about her favourite chocolates and let me slowly speak back.
I got some delicious chocolate to have over my trip. It is however, €9 a bar which seemed very steep as it’s not that big. Though you do pay a price for artisanal things

Pros: Friendly, Artisan

Cons: Expensive

jojobavg

Points +384

Vegan
06 Sep 2023

Glace très amer

Moi j'ai bien aimé mais les enfants ont trouvé l'intérieur de la glace très amer.

Pros: Le chocolat autour de la glace était délicieux.

Kittybiscuit

Points +8734

Vegan
27 Jan 2023

Excellent chocolates

I bought some chocolate nuts as well as a small box of assorted chocolates. The staff are really nice and I really enjoyed the chocolate with cassis. They also have a few blocks of chocolate with different strengths.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-27

McMallory

Points +2349

Vegan
04 Nov 2022

Lovely chocolate

The owner is super nice and the chocolates are rich and interesting. Definitely get a hot chocolate too!

kimpdx

Points +325

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Incredible!

Absolutely the best chocolate ever! It’s smooth, rich, distinct region bars, and pralines are a taste experience. The owner’s passion for his craft is a gift to us all. Don’t miss it!

IlariaPastrolin

Points +222

Vegan
21 May 2022

Imbattable !

Ma chocolaterie préférée à Paris ! Que ça soit pour les tablettes, les chocolats, les coffrets, les glaces, les gâteaux ou leur incroyable infusion au cacao, la qualité est toujours excellente. Et puis, iels sont tellement adorables !

QD710

Points +1643

Vegan
23 Jan 2022

Wow, wow, wow!

Beste Pariser Schokolade ist nicht übertrieben! Den Preis absolut wert, jede Praline war ein wahrer Genuss!!

LisonN

Points +131

Vegan
30 Jun 2020

Best vegan chocolate in France

You can find the best vegan chocolate in France in a small shop where the two passionate owners will guide you to your choice!
They also have ice cream perfect when it's warm. Winter time you can try the real hot chocolate.
Everything is from South America where you can find the best cacao !
Cruelty free for even more pleasure !
I bought chocolate for my dad who is a professional in this area and it's more than validated.

Pros: Excellent chocolate, Excellent explanation about their products, Perfect location (sacré coeur)

EricMogwai

Points +10973

Vegan
02 Jun 2020

Best chocolate store in Paris

Located in Paris 09, at 54 rue de Dunkerque, near the Gare du Nord, this roasting chocolate factory is a unique place in Paris where everything is 100% vegetable with an ethic of small producers in Latin America.
It is a small shop managed by an adorable couple with a chocolate workshop just behind where emanates flavors of chocolates that make us taste buds ...

Depending on the time of year, there are:
Chocolate bars
Pralines and ganaches
Hot chocolate
Chocolate cake
Dried fruit coated with chocolate
Cocoa tea
Spreads
Easter eggs
Advent calendars
Christmas chocolates
Easter chocolates
Chocolate tastings

Admit that you already smell chocolate by reading this article ...

Ara chocolat has won several awards such as the silver medal for the best dark chocolate ganache in 2019!
And they participated in the Chocolate Fair. see http://arachocolat.com/index.php/pages/shipping

In short, an essential place in Paris for roasted chocolate specialists to offer quality chocolate to these friends and family.

Pros: Specialiste in chocolate, Very good advice

lyorns

Points +136

Vegan
11 Oct 2019

Amazing

We heard this was the best chocolate in Paris and I would agree. It is a cute little shop but he makes it himself. If you like rich bittersweet smooth chocolate, this is the place to get it!!!

garrettsawyer

Points +31

Vegan
30 Aug 2019

Wonderful chocolates made by a sweet chocolatier

Andrés is super knowledge and makes incredible chocolate. He buys beans from around the world and does the processing himself. The unique flavors really shine through. Yes it’s a bit pricy, but that’s just due to the care he puts into his work.

donkey

Points +398

Vegan
11 Jul 2019

Vegan chocolatier wow!

Cozy little chocolate shop in the heart of Paris. I tried the chocolate mousse and hot chocolate here and a big box of the chocolates and several bars to take away. I had planned on saving the chocolate bars until my return home but ended up eating them all while on my ocean voyage. Amazing that the owner does everything himself from the relations with the bean growers to the fillings for the chocolates and truffles. Don't miss this while in Paris.

Pros: Vegan, Friendly service, Taste

Jayshree108

Points +81

Vegetarian
18 Apr 2019

Charming, cute shop, delicious chocolate!

Small chocolate maker runs the shop. V nice but expensive chocolate. Cute shop and absolutely delicious. Would buy all the shop contents if I could!

Pros: Yummy, home/hand made, passionate, intimate, cute

Cons: Expensive but worth it!

amandaricker

Points +54

Vegan
27 Dec 2018

The best hot chocolate

Fairly priced hot chocolate that was soooo delicious. It comes in a small portion, but it is so thick and rich it is honestly the perfect amount. Perfect on a cold winter day.

KomalKokoAndorinha

Points +197

Mostly Veg
03 Oct 2018

Very good

All homemade, delicious, friendly owner

SuperTed

Points +393

Vegetarian
18 Sep 2018

The Best!

The owners are as sweet as the chocolate they sell!

They are happy to explain every little detail about what they sell, AND they are also happy to recommend vegetarian and vegan restaurant options. If you are anywhere near this little shop, make a point to spend a few minutes here AND make sure you buy some of the most delicious chocolate you will ever taste. Oh, and by the way, it’s all vegan...

Pros: Chocolate!, Chocolate!!, Chocolate!!!

streph

Points +20

Vegan
14 Sep 2018

A Classic Paris Experience

The owner of this tiny yet extraordinary shop is enthusiastic to share his passion for chocolate. He works with grower cooperatives and individual growers with an eye to supporting the diversity of the world’s cacao cultivars. His chocolates are wonderful, but we left at least as excited about the experience as the treasures in our bag.

Veganfoodietravel

Points +24

Vegan
03 Sep 2018

really knowledgeable vegan chocolatier

If you’re chocolate lover in Paris this is a must! It’s a bit out of the center but completely worth it. Small chocolate shop but chocolates are made in house. Definitely recommend the coconut popsicle.

AntheaMcDonald

Points +30

Vegan
13 Jan 2018

Charming and delicious!

Mum and I found this by accident on our way to Sacre-Cœur and we were so glad we did! The owner was so happy to have vegans in store and told us how they craft their chocolate and the importance of their direct communication with the workers which ensures it is fair trade. We had the most amazing hot chocolates (probably our only chance in Paris) and took away a box of mixed chocolates.
She also gave us recommendations and business cards for vegan restaurants and chated with us about the struggles of being vegan in Paris! It was a lovely experience and so happy to support them and their amazing work.

Cali-Vegan

Points +97

Vegan
11 Dec 2017

excellent vegan chocolate

Our experience here was great! The shop was tiny but had plenty of variety. You could tell that there was great attention given to the all of the product. The owner was very welcoming and offered samples of a majority of their stock but it only made making decisions harder. Everything was top quality, especially the truffles.....oh the truffles. Definitely worth the time and effort to stop by. Ditch the milk and ditch the crazy amount of sugar, with this kind of quality of flavor it's unnecessary.

PatriciaGoldkrone

Points +67

Vegan
02 Oct 2017

unbelievable chocolate

I walked by this store coincidentally and I am so glad I walked in. The chocolate is heavenly and I would have never expected such a taste. Please go there, you will not regret it!
And the lady is very very friendly and excited about fellow vegans :)

Pros: lots of different types of choclate. all vegan

Ricardo

Points +17448

Vegan
04 Feb 2017

Purely vegan chocolaterie

I agree with previous reviews.

The service is great, the staff is very open and willing to share details about the origin of their beans, the manufacturing, etc.

Many varieties of chocolate bars (I wish they had something around 90% too) and bonbons.

When I visited (winter) they offered also a freshly made hot chocolate drink and a chocolate mousse. Two counter seats are available for you to enjoy their products.

Pros: all vegan, yummy, friendly staff

Cons: none

JonJon

Points +20645

Vegan
16 Nov 2016

Amazing vegan cholocate maker

I have nothing more to say than previous reviews. This place is small but offers very good artisanal chocolates made by a vegan and professional. The owner is very friendly, chooses himself the chocolate pods he will use and he produces very good pieces of chocolate. You can taste the differences between many of them, all have a lot of flavours. In summer, he also has ice cream wrapped with chocolate and nuts. Amazing! You must absolutely stop here.

Pros: all vegan and homemade chocolate, original, tasty, vegan ice cream, super-friendly owner

Chinatsu

Points +101

Vegan
13 Nov 2016

excellent chocolate place!!!

I would like to thank the owner for the wonderful experience with this cute chocolate place. He was the only one at the store, and there were two customers already when I walked in. The guy immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first visit there. He offered a few samples. He's very patient. I was really happy to find this place and would love to get more next time.

"Thank you so much for the great chocolate and very welcoming inviting service!!!"

Pros: good quality/great chocolate, extremely kind owner

VeganAmbi

Points +16

Vegan
01 Aug 2016

Best Chocolates!

This place was amazing! When my sister and I went we were greeted by guy that makes the chocolates. He treated us really well and gave us a lot of samples from the chocolate bars and truffles. He explained how they made there chocolates and the different cacao beans they use. It is the best chocolate we had ever tasted. We left with 38 pieces of chocolate, 3 bars, and 2 spreads. I will say that this is the best chocolate store in Paris!

Pros: Speak in English, A lot of options to choose from

Cons: A little in the expensive side

Emisgoodeating

Points +130

Vegan
18 Apr 2016

Superb chocolates and passionate vegan owners

I visited Ara recently after it was recommended to me by two friends who raved about it. I had the pleasure of meeting Andres, who is one half of the team behind Ara. He and his wife are proper chocolatiers and they craft their chocolates from bean to bar (and they have bars, pralines, chocolate spread and more). It's all handmade with passion and serious craft. And the results are spectacular. One of the finest chocolates I've ever tasted. And they're both vegan. A must visit when in Paris

Pros: Vegan , Delicious, Bean to bar craft

Cons: None




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