The Chocolate Door

Everything I’ve had here has been delicious and beautiful. I am always surprised by how vacant this cute little shop is, yet their treats are so out of this world interesting and reasonably priced. Check it out sometime.

The Girl working here was really sweet!
My review is based only on the Chocolate! Based on an average of the Four Pieces we ate, one (The Champagne) was good enough for almost 4 stars (not 4, almost four) and one was too much like Curry for Indian food! The other two were A-​OK as in good, not good enough to order again!
The Shop is small and I LOVE Small, this place is so small you only have room to change your mind… This place is not one to sit and stay, there are no chairs, this does not factor in to my review because I’m only rating the Chocolate, this time… Chocolate to Go sounds fine with me and they do have a parking lot so if you are only visiting for Chocolate you do not have to Pay-​to-​park!

Terrible service. When you’re selling artisan chocolate for $ 2.50 per piece, you need to be extremely nice to your customers. The lady was cold and not particularly interested in our questions, despite her initial statement of «ask if you need anything».
My friend an I split a slab of dark chocolate pecan bark with spicy and sweet seasonings. It was quite good, but not at all worth buying from someone who so clearly didn’t care about her patrons.

Just made my first visit to The Chocolate Door in Chapel Hill. I had a Mayan Truffle that was as interesting as it was delicious! Very fresh tasting with a hint of cinnamon and cayenne. The owner is friendly and helpful in explaining the selection. My husband had a nice chocolate cupcake with a chocolate-​coconut frosting. It too was yummy!
It would be nice if there was a place to sit inside the store, even a bench or just a couple of chairs along the wall instead of the table that was there. The ambience of the place leaves a bit to be desired but the chocolate was wonderful and that’s the important thing!

Very cute little local chocolate shop making some fantastic chocolate. It’s worth it just to walk in.
Bought my dear wife some truffles and ganache recently. She loved the dark chocolate truffle, but her absolute favorite was the toasted coconut truffle. She said it was the absolute best she’s ever had. This is from a woman who in 1990 confessed she would sell her soul for a pound of Godiva’s chocolate.
I really like their toffees. The also have a little table where they put random chocolatey treats: cookies, brownies, rice krispy treats, and things that are good but become awesome once dipped in chocolate.
It’s always worth a visit after visiting one of the many restaurants nearby: Carolina Brewery, Vimalya’s, Mint, IP3, Carrburrito’s…

I like the coziness of The Chocolate Door. And the chocolate was pretty good… definitely not the best truffles I’ve ever had, but not horrible by any means.
The girl who helped me choose my truffles seemed disinterested and I kind of felt like I was disrupting her day, even though I was the only customer in the store.
But the selection was nice and they had some interesting chocolates to choose from. Although, the couple of expensive truffles I purchased ended up tasted less impressive than the ones that were a whole dollar less.

A cute little shop with a single case packed with interesting chocolate confectionary. There is nowhere to sit, so you’ll have to make your purchases and continue on our way (or perhaps take up a seat on the bus bench just in front of the store).
The owner is patient and helpful, offering suggestions as you try to sort through the dozens of intriguing options, everything you’ve seen before (chocolate covered caramels, cherries, etc.) and just as many new (ish) combinations (sea salt, mango, various ‘exotic’ spices). The chocolate bacon is a very popular selection, the saltiness of the meat complimenting the chocolate very nicely. All of the chocolate I’ve had from this shop has been smooth, never chalky or waxy. The prices are steep, but come on, it’s handmade, fresh chocolate decadence!

I had a chocolate coconut cupcake, a chocolate caramel, and the crunchy hazelnut. All three were delicious! The best part was the lack of over-​powering sweetness that you all too often get with caramel chocolates and cupcakes. The inside is warm and inviting. The staff is incredibly helpful and I even got to speak to one of the owners who gave me advice on which chocolates to get!
My fiancé got the 100% and the Mayan – the 100 percent is pure cocoa and the Mayan is a spiced chocolate. According to him the Mayan is great and the 100% is good chocolate but isn’t for the causal chocolate eater. So if you are like chocolates with a savory twist they have them here too.
Just a quick note on price: 1 cupcake (3 $) and 4 chocolates (1.5 $ each) were 9 dollars before tax. Try beating that price at Sugarland or Southern Season!
We will definitely head back soon!

Gourmet local chocolate — as good as it gets! I’m visiting my friend in Chapel Hill, and she likes to pop in here every now and then for a treat (it’s a little too expensive for a grad student to enjoy more than every once in a while). We had the sweet orange and salted chocolate caramel — she had wanted the Mayan, but unfortunately they were out. The chocolatier girl was nice and helpful, and the shop is welcoming on the outside and just right on the inside — small sales room with the area where the magic happens in the back.

Thanks again Megan, Mitch and Jordan… your Chocolates ROCK!!! Can’t wait to try the next innovation to come from your kitchen… who knew pomegranate, caramel and dark chocolate could be such a delicious treat!

I got a box of chocolates for Christmas this year from this store. I didn’t even have to hint because my husband knows that I delight in chocolate. The store is delightful and has a nice presence in Chapel Hill on Franklin Street and I love supporting family owned businesses.
I enjoy decadence in chocolate and won’t even waste my calories on a supermarket brand (well except for Halloween) so it made for a special treat to be able to sample a nice range from this local chocolatier.
I have to say that in general this type of chocolate is a bit esoteric for me though. I love the good quality and handmade love that goes into it but other than the champagne filled cone and the hazelnut piece I would probably pass on seconds of the others. I guess my taste is not sophisticated enough or I am more of a chocolate purist but I will say it was a really neat experience to sample the different tastes and shapes of each one.
I would definitely go back and try some others (I had a 12 piece box) and their baked goods as well.
3.5 stars

Best chocolate in chapel hill

1^st Star: It’s owned by a sweet couple with an adorable bouncing baby
2^nd Star: Locally crafted chocolates, seasonal treats as well as standbys
3^rd Star: …and not just chocolates…
4^th Star: I have buy one/​get one coupons!
Loved the Mayan truffle here as well as the decadently rich hot cocoa. Holding out on the 5^th star more as an opportunity to do more ‘research’ on the variety and quality. ;) I wish the store was larger, but these folks have a great operation going, are really passionate about what they do, and own one of the coolest places to buy local in Chapel Hill.

We ended up stopping here for dessert last night and I can say for sure I’ll be back. The girl at the counter was friendly and funny and recommended the ginger white chocolate because she had just finished making. We got a sampling of treats, and they were all tasty. I picked a few, and Peter picked a few.
The standouts to me were the chocolate covered bacon, the rosemary chocolate, and the coconut curry truffle. We had a few more standard flavors, and those were good but the winners were the ones that were a bit out of the box.

Just to reiterate: Chocolate Door’s chocolate is awesome. I had some more yesterday, including the crème de menthe, which tasted like an awesome Andes Candies bar. Also, they have great outside advertising.

Gourmet Chocolate. In a small, unassuming building that looks like a house, Gourmet Chocolate can tempt you with some pretty amazing delicacies. When you walk in, you’ll see about 10 to 15 different kinds of treats; all beckoning to you. It was a tough choice, but I finally decided on the chocolate caramel and the Mayan. To me, the caramel was okay. It was smooth and creamy and light but alas, not worth the price. The Mayan, on the other hand, was sinfully good. The gentleman helping me told me it would be spicy. It was. It had a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and something else, not sure what, I’ll probably have to try another piece (or 3 or 6), but it did have a slight kick to it. I like this place. It has a good vibe and good chocolate, but it isn’t cheap. Sometimes you just have to bite the chocolate and go with what’s good.