During a recent visit to Findlay Market, we stopped in here to see what they were all about. Before this visit, my knowledge of Maverick chocolate was all through the local breweries that they work with to add chocolate to beer. So I knew they must have great product if most of the local breweries partnered with them. Upon walking in, there is a huge rush of chocolate aroma that hits you. It is almost overwhelming. The space is quite small and we eventually learned that all of the chocolate they sell is made on site by hand. Quickly, were were greeted and welcomed. I let them know that this was our first visit. The let us know all about the business and how they are different than most chocolate that we've ever had. The best part is they offer you samples of any of the chocolate bars they are currently selling. At first, I didn't think this was that important then I tried a few. It was amazing how each had their own unique flavor profile. We made a purchase and they even included an ice pack to ensure the chocolate didn't melt before getting it home. These chocolate bars are not inexpensive so be prepared for that. But know that the experience and quality of the product will make it worth the visit. read more

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stopped by on a rainy day because we had their chocolates before as a gift. their chocolate bar we got was great and their cookie was amazing. super great, just a bit pricy, but it's worth it. small store but it's cute and has friendly staff. you can see into the back where they make the chocolate! read more

The beau and I were bumming around Findlay Mkt on a random day during the week (Thursday) when we happened upon Maverick Chocolate Co. Chocolate? Yes, please! We entered, and oh my, oh my...that smell.....the aroma, the fragrance....., "Sir, I may just stay here the rest of my life and smell this glorious smell!" Chocolate filled the air. On the wood counter sat beautiful glass containers filled with small discs of chocolate. Behind the counter were rows of beans and chocolate. Next to the cash register (hello, impulse buy...) hot sipping chocolate, waiting to be poured into to-go cups for the cold winter's day. The gentleman behind the counter offered an education to the origin of the store / company, how the chocolate comes from a single-sourced bean, allowing for a single and unique flavour. Samples? Yes, please! With so many options, I could have tried them all, but restrained myself. After, several samples, some education, and friendly conversation, the beau and I walked away with two delicious chocolate bars which we have savored. If you're in the neighborhood, I'd highly recommend checking out Maverick. read more

Just visited Maverick Chocolate Shop in Historic Findlay Market for the first time. They haven't been open long but I heard rumbling of a bean to bar shop opening locally. Upon entering there is a small space for customers that features 5 different chocolate bars that are available to taste. The staff was very courteous and walked me through each bar, allowing me to taste each one. It's really built to encourage tasting and you can also see into the kitchen where the bars are made. I decided to purchase several bars, and though expensive, I am excited to share them with friends. read more

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Love that you could sample the various bars they had on offer, and the one with the little award ribbon and medal around its sample container is truly worth a try if you like spicy. It's an unusual spicy chocolate, because the spice really doesn't hit you until the very end. I also loved the lemon lavender in white chocolate. The truffles were all beautiful and the raspberry lemon one was a dreamy little bite. You could see the elves busily at work on the batches of chocolate and I hope they are successful and around a long time. A splurge chocolate for sure. read more

Maverick Chocolate Co - Award winning spicy chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I love Maverick Chocolate! Their passion and dedication to the art and craft of chocolate making shines through in their chocolate bars. My personal favorite is their line of single origin chocolate. I had the opportunity to sample them back to back, and it was so cool to taste the different nuances and unique flavors made from each regional cacao bean. It's a small, neat space, and they make their chocolate in-store. The aroma is heavenly!! The bars are on the expensive side (worth it in my opinion), so if you're broke you at least have to swing by to get free smells! read more

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This was an EPIC place. The staff was super friendly, the chocolate was to die for, and I still have dreams about the brown butter cookies. I wish I had taken photos but we ate them all wayyyy too quickly. This satisfied my sweet tooth to perfection and I would love to be back. Also, the frozen hot chocolate was a perfect cold drink for the hot day and walk around Findlay Market. read more

So proud to have this local chocolate maker in Cincy. Hands down the best chocolate I have ever had (and I do try a lot). They make everything on site, responsibly source their cacao, and are so knowledgeable. Beautiful space! Hard to choose a favorite, because it is ALL great. Try the espresso, or prohibition (includes light bourbon flavoring). Then there's the award winning Fahrenheit. When you bite into that you actually experience different levels of flavor! read more

I walked in to buy some chocolates for my mom for her birthday, which falls on Christmas. There were two people behind the counter, and several in the back. No one greeted me. Finally, an older woman sauntered out of the back and said, "Who's next?" while looking at a woman who had walked in behind me. I piped up, "I am." Since it was the first time in the shop, I wasn't sure what sizes of boxes they had for the individual chocolates that they sold. I asked, "How many chocolates..." and before I could finish my sentence, the older shopkeeper interrupted me, "You can buy as many chocolates as you want, one, forty, or four-hundred." The woman who had tried to cut in front of me laughed uproariously. Jesus, lady, if you think that's funny, you need to get out more. But it was more than her interrupting me. It was more than her mistakenly anticipating what she thought my question would be. It was the was she said, her tone mocking and derisive. I finished my question, "How many chocolates come in a box?" She then went through the various sizes with me. I thanked her, and then left. Any shop that treats its customers like that doesn't need my money. The Maverick photo below boasts, "Enjoy good chocolate Made the way it should be" Since they have, according to them, mastered chocolate, perhaps their next project should be to master good customer service. read more

Maverick Chocolate Co - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place sells chocolate. The day we were there four varieties were available. (I'm not sure if there are ever any other varieties) Also, this place is VERY tiny. There were two other couples inside and it was very tight. The chocolate was good and they offer samples which is nice. My favorite flavor they offer was the 60% Dark Milk Chocoalte. It's very smooth with a vanilla flavor. read more

Maverick Chocolate Co - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

They have pretty exotic flavors of chocolate that are all locally made right here in the shop. It's like being in a miniature version of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, except there are no Oompa Loompas here - the guys here are pretty tall. Most of the flavors they sell have won awards around the country, and some of them are pretty darn unique. If you're around the area, this is a must-see stop. They let you sample there special flavors of chocolate before you buy, which helps out a lot. We also got one of their hot chocolates topped off with whip cream, which was amazing! The staff here are also incredibly friendly. read more

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If you love chocolate, I mean, who doesn't (?), then you must go here. Bucket list chocolate destination. When you open the door, you are greeted with a fresh-roasted cocoa bean smell like nowhere else. Sample some of their award-winning flavors and you will fall in love with this place. It is not cheap chocolate, but you will not find a better quality product. read more

This place smells AMAZING!!! The chocolates are really good. The dark chocolates are not too butter and the lavender white chocolate sounded odd but paired really well. The frozen hot chocolate is really refreshing read more

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Beautiful little shop in the heart of Findlay market. They have tons of chocolate tasting samples and don't mind if you try everything! The employees are happy to talk with you about all of their products-I was really lucky to talk to one of the owners/chocolatiers, so we were there tasting for a solid half hour or more. The chocolate, most importantly, is excellent artisanal chocolate, and although it's expensive, it's well worth it! read more

Maverick Chocolate Co - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

There is great chocolate, there is amazing chocolate... theres super duper perfect chocolate, and on top of its Maverick. This chocolate store has possibly the best chocolate in the region. It has different flavors with different amounts of purity. I personally love the 75% Vietnam one but I do not think I have had any bad taste from any of their varieties. The staff, othet than friendly, can give you detailed information about each chocolate and how it is processed. Additionally, every season they have more types from near and far. As a Peruvian, I was thrilled when last summer season they had cacao beans from Peru. I love this place and I encourage you to free sample each and everyone of their chocolates as they are worth taking a bar home. read more

I've tried a small sample of the Maverick Chocolate Co. at the Cincinnati Chocolate Festival last year, but it wasn't enough and wanted to try more. I never visited the store front. A couple of days ago, my work wanted to have lunch at Findlay Market and a great opportunity to drop by and check them out. And besides... you can't turn away chocolate! I walked in and was greeted by the owner and staff. They were really nice and gave me a breakdown of their product and how they made their chocolates. They had small samples for you to try before you purchase, which was great. I think I've tried almost all the chocolates in the store but one stuck out with me and really loved the unique taste. It was the Fahrenheit 513 Dark Chocolate which has a blend of chilies and spices which gave it a spicy kick. I know this chocolate isn't for everyone, but I loved it! My next favorite was their limited edition White Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs, this was really delicious! It is pure white chocolate sprinkled with freshly roasted cocoa beans. I ended getting the Fahrenheit 513 ($7.95) and kid you not, I ate the whole bar when I got home!! It was that good. Maverick Chocolates are hand crafted in small batches from bean to finished bar and they make all of their products at this shop in Findlay Market. They use cacao beans bought directly from farmers and co-ops. If you cannot make it to the storefront, you are also to shop online. I surely will be returning! Love the quality and taste of their chocolates. Top of the line and worth the money! read more

Maverick is pretty damn spectacular. So spectacular that I annihilated two chocolate bars in two days. And I'm living with zero regrets. I don't want to give too much away, but you definitely just need to take a bit of time to stop in, enjoy the free smells and sample some of their beautiful chocolate. While the space is small, the tastes are large indeed. My two favorites were the Milk 60% dark chocolate - gorgeous chocolate, none too bitter with plenty of hints of creamy vanilla, and the Morropon 63% Dark - lovely berry notes and a perfect amount of sweet and smooth. The bars run $7.95-$9.95, but for quality this high, you'll be happy to pay for it. Get ye some Maverick! read more

THE best chocolate I have ever had. Totally worth the price. You can try as many types as you'd like, and the owners are super helpful. I especially like the Fahrenheit 513 and the milk chocolate with cocoa nibs. Make a trip here every time i'm in Cincinnati, and am even considering shipping it to SC. read more

Maverick Chocolate Co - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I L-O-V-E chocolate. Maverick does it right. You walk in and the smell alone is enough to send you into euphoria. Ah the smell of delicious chocolate makes me so happy. And then you sample. The little sample bites are perfect for a taste. Then you're addicted and you HAVE to buy a bar, or two, or three. After spending a few bucks (average $8 a bar & worth every penny), you're set for the next week (or two). Or you could share. Yeah, definitely share; then you won't feel so bad about buying all that chocolate. Oh and they offer hot chocolate during the cold weather months. It's very rich and delicious. read more

Bean to bar here in Cincy at last. While there are less than 50 of such stores nationwide, believe it or not, this one in Cincinnati is one of the best. Compare to Mast Brothers (New York) or Dandelion (San Fran) and you will be amazed = comparable price but I think better technique. I see a post below about thinking this is too expensive, and I do not agree at all. You get what you pay for...now whether you have the budget for it is a different thing. Single source beans are my favorites....Peru or Brazilian. Note that I like dark chocolate that is not too sweet, and I like the chocolate to have its own personality and flavor rather than having it added. If you like sweet waxy milky stuff like Cadbury this might not be for you. SPECIAL NOTE: vegan option = Oat Milk Hot Chocolate...like a molten river of their best single source with zero dairy. Wow. I never miss it when I am in the neighborhood. read more

I am a big fan of the chocolate here. I discovered this shop on my last visit home and like to stop by and refresh my supply whenever I am home. On my last visit I picked up a few bars of the lemon lavender white chocolate, prohibition milk chocolate and their seasonal pumpkin spice milk chocolate read more

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OK, maybe I'm missing something but $8 for a chocolate bar is INSANE. My husband and I came to Maverick while we were shopping in Findlay Market. We were interested in a chocolate dessert, thinking they would have chocolates like you would find in a chocolate box...But basically all they had was chocolate bars. They were giving away small samples. We tried 2-3 types and settled on the Fahrenheit 513 dark chocolate with chilis because it had a lot of awards and thought might pair well with our Eli's BBQ. Well, to be honest it was just ok...My husband didn't like the chilis, and we still have half of the bar at home. I wish we would have gotten dessert somewhere else and spent a lot less money. The people that work here were nice, the small store is very pretty, and I appreciate they make everything by hand. I'm just not interested in spending $8 for one chocolate bar, especially when I know I can get local artisan desserts elsewhere for a better price. read more

Maverick Chocolate is amazing and I'm glad it's part of our city of Cincinnati. It's one of those stand out businesses. The best smell in the world is when you walk into this place. The chocolate over takes you and YOU end up melting instead of the chocolate. Hahaha. My favorite chocolate from them is either the "Lemon Lavender White Chocolate" or the "Prohibition Milk Chocolate". Everyone else I know says the "Espresso Dark Chocolate" But...I don't like Dark Chocolate so there is that. They also during the winter have hot chocolate and now during the summer they have frozen hot chocolate. Both are delicious. The candy bars are kind of pricey, but they are totally worth it. The quality of chocolate you are buying is amazing. Also, if you're worried about buying a candy bar and not like it. You can try whatever flavors you want in the store. They let you sample whatever your heart desires. This is a must stop at Findlay Market. read more

I love this place. It is located in Findlay market in downtown Cincinnati. It specializes in chocolate goods including chocolate bars, chocolate drinks, truffles etc. I've had the imperial stout truffle and the raspberry rose truffle, both were very good. I think it's $2.25 a truffle. I always get the hot cocoa with whip cream. It's $5, and worth it. It's a rich dark chocolate flavor, and not overly sweetened. Of the chocolate bars, I like the white chocolate with nibs, as well as the prohibition bar. They have samples of the chocolate bars available, which is awesome if you are picky like me. Parking is what's available for Findlay market, usually there's a charge or meter of some sort. The shop doesn't have any tables to enjoy your purchases, but there are some little tables outside the front. The store is cute inside, and lends itself to the chocolate very well. The staff have always been helpful when I've visited . Definitely recommend! read more

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This place is a lot of fun. The chocolate makes the entire journey from bean to the wonderful stuff we know and love, all in this tiny shop. When you walk in, the wonderful, rich aroma of melted chocolate kicks your salivary glands into overdrive. I think the guy behind the counter said he was the son of the owners. He was able to answer most of our questions about the process and the chocolate and gave us samples of the 5 or 6 different bars that were for sale that day. This'll be a place to stop now on my semi-weekly visits to Findlay to sample and purchase whatever new delicious-ness they've created that week. read more

I visited this chocolate store last Sunday on my vacation. This was the highlight of Findlay market for me because I love chocolate and cacao. They are extremely expensive extremely expensive yes extremely expensive. However it is very delicious it is not some thing to eat in one sitting but maybe enjoy over the course of a few days. The quality was excellent I chose the white chocolate with cacao nibs. They do give samples. Enjoy. read more

The hot chocolate is so rich and decadent you just want to pour it all over yourself and wallow in it ;-]

Yes, it is expensive. However, the chocolate is noticeably good and one of the employees (there were two working) was great about providing information about the chocolate without being pushy. They do offer free samples, which I appreciate and were really nice to give my 2 year-old an extra sample after I had already completed my purchase. Nice people and a quality product help me justify the splurge. I do wish they had some baked goods or options other than truffles and chocolate bars, but they do chocolate very well. read more

This is a chocolate shop, so points. And I think their chocolate was good from the samples I had. And my friends all said it was really good. I just don't think the price point lines up with the product. I feel like 9$ is just excessive for a chocolate bar. It didn't blow me away enough to value it that highly. It's worth stopping by sometime if you're at Findlay and love chocolate and want to try some samples. Hey, maybe you will be blown away and love it! I probably won't be buying a ton of chocolate for me there any time soon, although I would certainly consider it as a gift for someone if I knew they really liked Maverick's chocolate. read more

The three stars are because it is a mom and pop shop that runs out of vegan truffles frequently. When I first stumbled upon this place I loved the vegan truffles. The taste of the truffles earns this place five stars, but unfortunately they do not keep their vegan truffles in stock. The vegan truffles which weigh about an ounce are 2.50 per truffle. You would think at this price point the owner would strive to keep their vegan customers happy. My advice for the owners would be to make more vegan truffles and keep the ones you advertise in stock and available. The store at Findlay Market never answers the phone. Customer service is severely lacking. read more

Wow amazing chocolate right in the heart of Cincinnati in Over the Rhine at Findlay Market. Walking in the store & the aroma is heaven for any chocoholic. The team allows you to try a sample of each of the five flavors available. I went with the Belize 70% dark chocolate its so smooth & delicious. I'm looking forward to returning soon for more artisinal chocolate in Cincinnati. read more

Love this place! First off, everyone in there is so friendly and willing to give you all the free chocolate samples you want haha. The prices of the bars might be pricey ($8-$10) but that's just because it's very high quality chocolate, so if you're a chocolate lover and are willing to splurge a little then definitely stop in here and get yourself a bar! My personal favorite is the sugar free dark chocolate, which is 0 calories and safe for diabetics! read more

What a cute little store. Actually, it is also a factory (manufactory) and it smells heavenly! The interior is really nice, kind of vintage traveller setting. They offer chocolate hot drink and many stories to tell, cool people. When I was there, there were 4 types of house-made chocolate and I could sample each of them, which makes the decision much easier! The espresso and nutty ones were my favourite. The design of the chocolate package is absolutely beautiful, with vintage aviation themes. The chocolate tastes very good and it is definitely a quality product. Despite all my support for this business, I will say that the price is too high, in my opinion. It is 7.95 dollars for a small bar of chocolate that is not even a standard size (it is only 2.3 oz= 65 grams, 'regular' bar is 3.5 oz=100 g). I understand high costs of cocoa and small-batch production costs, yet I will not be willing to pay so much very often. Seems like I will stick with my favourite Lindt Excellence Intense Dark for 2 bucks per bar... Still, Maverick is a great concept! read more

What a treasure of a shop! One of the vendors in Findlay Market recommended we stop by and they were right. The chocolate is excellent and the service was great. We tried some samples and ended up with some bars for ourselves, truffles as gifts, and a cup of the richest hot chocolate ever to split. It was heaven! read more

It's winter. You can't leave Findlay market without getting a cup of hot chocolate from Maverick. It's classic French style (as classic as it gets around here), and I don't think anyone else can whip up a better cold weather cure. Their chocolate is dark, made straight from the bean, which is why it makes the perfect holiday (heck anytime) gift for dark chocolate lovers. They give you tiny gem-size bites to sample. Although not cheap ($8 per bar), it's not a far cry for the quality of their chocolate bar. Did I mention I'm obsessed with their hot chocolate? It's not too sweet, just rich and dark enough with a bit of whip cream on top. Hallelujah. read more

I absolutely love the prohibition bar! You can taste the chocolate and bourbon with the hint of berry. Absolutely delicious. Oh the truffles are also delicious and so sparkly! Every time I'm in the area I stop by to grab a bar or two! read more

Great service and yummy chocolate. The Prohibition bar is worth the stop. Quaint shop and get to see the works.

Mmm. Bean to bar in Cincinnati. Yes please. I love the selection in this little shop. They have some single origin and some awesome flavored ones as well. Bars are pricy but worth it. Also excited to see that they had coco nibs. Yum! read more

What a cool little spot! I was aware of this store in Findlay market but hadn't gotten a chance to check it out, and I'm so glad I took some time to yesterday! The smell of chocolate hits you as soon as you open the door, and the simple and lovely decor is perfectly fitting. The employees were very helpful and invited us to taste different chocolate flavors and types they had out, which we happily did. I ended up buying 4 of the truffles they had, which were decadent and flavorful with a perfect melt in your mouth texture. We also got two bars of dark chocolate, a nitro coffee, and a cold brew coffee infused with cacao nibs. The cold brew was incredible and needed no sweetener or sugar. Do yourself a favor and stop in next time you're in OTR, maybe get a chocolate bar or truffle for someone you love! read more

Maverick Chocolate Co - Four truffles- so pretty! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best chocolate bars I have ever had! The men who were running the store were so incredibly kind and my boyfriend and I had a wonderful conversation with them. We were able to taste different chocolates for no charge to decide which bar we wanted since it is on the pricey side. It definitely isn't the type of chocolate bar that you are going to eat in one or two sittings, it is something that you savor for a while. I also ordered their hot chocolate and it was so rich and delicious. I will definitely be going back soon and I would recommend this place to anyone who loves chocolate. read more