The Village Chocolate Shoppe

I’m not actually suppose to eat conventional chocolate because it has soy lecithin (and my belly doesn’t like soy) but I still indulge. We’re partial to Krauses chocolate in Albany, where we usually get pb cups and orange cremes. Comparatively this place is just, ok. Not the best chocolate you’ve ever had or anything. It’s good, just not the best, and maybe slightly overpriced. We only visit Bennington once a year in the winter so we haven’t tried the gelato. Wish we could though!

not only a good place if you are a lover of chocolate, but there is much more there to offer! good service and staff is very helpful. all though because I went in about half an hour to close, I did feel as if the cashier was rushing me to get out so she could close the doors!

I stop here on my way to NY every time I drive through. The maple butter crunch candy is amazing. I’m a chocolate lover and it has no chocolate, yet I buy it buy the pound. Their brags (what they call a turtle) are some of the best I’ve eaten. It’s the caramel. Great flavor and consistency.

We only had the gelato (salt caramel and stracciatta). It was good. We got two scoops for $ 3.75 (inc. tax) which is reasonable.

Their chocolate is very delicious according to American standards but it is expensive I should say.

A wonderful chocolate shoppe that has a lot to offer for both local shoppers and tourists alike. Their incredible selection of homemade chocolates, fudge and other candy is some of the best in Vermont.
The service, they are family-​owned and operated, is always warm and wonderful, and they also have new treats to discover. While they have the usual stuff for holidays (check out their displays for Easter, Valentine’s and Christmas), they also specialize in unique treats. My wife and I used their candy as favors at our weddings and got nothing but complements. (Plus, the Monte family even gave us a special complementary table centerpiece as a surprise when the favors were delivered). Let them do something special for your party, corporate function or other occasion and it’ll be a hit!
For tourists travelling in Vermont, this is the perfect place to bring a taste of Vermont home with you, and they also carry some gift items as well. They also have a great ice cream counter, and special events during the summer. This is the perfect combination of service, quality and taste that never disappoints. Hopefully, they will get a visit from the Food Network some day and really get the great attention that they deserve.

If I could give it lower I would! DO NOT order a hot fudge Sundae! 4.50 and I got one spoonful — no exaggeration — of hot fudge! I could have gotten a better Sundae at McDonalds. And a $ 10 min for cc — please! Tourist trap rip-​off joint. Avoid at all costs.

Excellent chocolate! The peppermint patties and pecan snappers are the best! The filling on the peppermint patties is creamy and not too minty. Their chocolates are great as gifts.
Unfriendly staff. No smiles. Last time I was there, I spent over $ 40 on chocolates for gifts. I noticed the ribbon behind the counter, and asked for a bow on the box. The girl who was helping me asked the manager (?) who told her not to use the ribbon — just to put a gold elastic around the box. It did not look nice.
They are a little pricey. Most chocolates are $ 14.95/lb. The large peppermint patties are basically $ 2 each. They sure are delicious, though.
They also serve ice cream. And they sell chocolate-​themed gifts (i.e. t-​shirts, mugs).

The Village Chocolate Shoppe located in Downtown Bennington is a definitely a chocoholic’s paradise to satisfy the serious sweet tooth. This is the perfect place to pick up some sweet gifts for special occasions especially for Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas. The candies are made on premises in the store.
This chocolate store is packed with a great selection and variety (hundreds) of homemade chocolates, truffles, fresh fudge (over 30 kinds), candy bars, lollipops, molded chocolates, small candies, nuts, gift boxes, baskets, and unique dipped chocolate delights. Most chocolates are milk or dark chocolate. Sugar free chocolate and candies is also available here. Some of the mouthwatering treats offered here include chocolate dipped strawberries, cherry cordials (with rum), chocolate covered s’mores, chocolate dipped Oreos, death by chocolate bars, and sincakes. There’s even a chocolate moose in the store.
The prices here are fair. Chocolates are $ 14.95/lb, truffles are $ 16.95/lb and small bags of chocolate dipped raisins & nuts are 2 for $ 5. Some treats are sold individually.
Since The Village Chocolate Shoppe is along my route between NY and NH, I made a pitstop here recently to pick up a few treats to satisfy MY sweet tooth. I picked up small bags of chocolate dipped raisins and peanuts, chocolate covered pretzels, s’mores bars, a chocolate dipped Oreo, and a sincake, totaling just under $ 15, not bad!
All of the chocolate treats were very delightful to eat. Having good chocolate treats and strong coffee at work keeps me pretty content and busy. The sincake was very interesting which was like having a Snickers and 3 Musketeers, all in the same treat. The chocolate covered s’mores square had graham cracker and a thick layer of light soft marshmallow. This campfire treat was definitely my favorite!
I can’t wait to stop in here again very soon. I can thank my coworker who recommended The Village Chocolate Shoppe. His wife loves this store, which did not disappoint.
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