I love to try local chocolate boutiques whenever I am on vacation, so this was at the top of my list. We went on Saturday after lunch and upon walking in found that we were the only customers in the store. We were offered a free sample of the liquid filled chocolate which was nice but the staff member helping us was very lackadaisical. When I asked which chocolate was better or more popular he had basically no response. Same goes for when we were asking about the bonbons. It just seemed that he did not care about chocolate at all, which is fine, but not a great person to have selling your product. We ended up purchasing a box of mixed bonbons and liquid filled chocolates. Overall the chocolate was fine but not amazing. I enjoyed the scotch filled dark chocolate the most and my husband said the hazelnut truffle was pretty good. If you enjoy chocolate this is still worth a visit if you are in town, but I wouldn't go out of my way to stop in. read more

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We visit Quintessential Chocolates every time we are in Fredericksburg. Their truffles and fudge are absolutely heavenly. Once we get home, it is hard not to eat the whole box at once because they are delicious. At $2.80 for most truffles, they are pricier than one would expect, but totally worth it. I definitely recommend them! read more

Close to the Fredericksburg Winery, we walked over to this chocolate store. On a late Friday afternoon, there were few shoppers and the crew were setting up for the weekend. No matter, we wanted to check out their chocolates. We started with sampling their sample items. The Kentucky Bourbon was a winner! I must say that their prices will get your attention but their chocolates are of superior quality. We bought a few items that fit in a super small plastic bag and it set us back about $70. Overall, this is a great place to buy somebody special (a chocolate lover-lover or friend) to let them know how much you care. Valentine's Day is less than a month away from today so plan a trip to this place and get ready to spend a few bucks! It's worth it. read more

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Blatant discrimination against service dog handlers. My wife and I visited on March 15th. I am a disabled person that uses a service animal to mitigate my disability. After waiting in line several minutes, an employee approached and said that even though my service animal is well behaved, she had to leave as they do not allow any animals in the store for any reason because they make food on premise. She then added that we must not have seen the sign in a condescending tone. I have several problems with this encounter: 1. Service animals are granted access where the public is granted access, regardless of health code via title 3 of the ADA. This right is further enforced by state law. There are very rare exceptions where a facility that is both open to the public and manufactures food is able to deny access to service dogs. This is limited to restaurants where access to the kitchen is part of the experience. But as a general rule, if the kitchen is not directly accessible to the public, the areas that are accessible to the public must be equally accessible to disabled people with their service animal. This store had a food prep area behind a counter and WOULD NOT be exempt from requiring access for service animals. 2. The condescending comment about the sign is ridiculous. I understand that Fredericksburg is generally dog-friendly, so I naturally assumed that the sign meant no pets. That is a reasonable request. It does not specify service animals in any way. 3. The employee wouldn't go far enough as to actually ask me to leave. This is a major problem because I've been discriminated against, but don't have any meaningful documentation. Usually, you would be asked to leave, then you refuse until the police arrive to trespass you. The police either inform the owner of the state law (they are not able to enforce federal law), or they formally trespass you and provide an incident report. I could then use that incident report as proof and sue at both the state and federal level for discrimination. It also makes filing a request for criminal charges much simpler. 4. The person refused to identify herself. I don't know if she was the owner, a manager, or a rank and file employee. Without that paper trail, I'm upset, no longer wish to support their business even if they would serve me, and don't have the necessary support to escalate in a meaningful way to correct their behavior for the next guest with a service animal. In short, I can't speak on the chocolate as I was not permitted to sample or purchase anything due to having a service animal. Every other restaurant and store in Fredericksburg was perfect for me and my dog. I'm not sure why this is the one shop that doesn't know the law. read more

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Ohhhh YES! I totally recommend this wonderful establishment! "If you love or have to have chocolate make the drive! Janie M Rodriguez read more

First of all, the service we had was fantastic, the lady who helped us was incredibly helpful and attentive to us, plus she had great recommendations. They have a reasonably large selection of sweets but our personal favorites were these little chocolates filled with liquid cappuccino, they're highly addictive and you're gonna want to buy quite a bit but thankfully if you want more once you leave town, it's all good, they will ship them to you and that's awesome. I'll be placing an order soon I'm sure. read more

Went here once and the chocolate was great! Although the chocolate I had didn't contain alcohol it was still pretty sweet.

This is one of the places we always have to stop at whenever we visit Fredericksburg. The staff is always super pleasant and helpful, and we are never disappointed with our purchases. The liquid center chocolates are amazing. I always buy the tequila almendrado ones, and then ration them when I get back home lol. read more

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Chocoholic's paradise, liquor pockets. Exquisite dark chocolate well crafted in perfect size! You won't regret this

Love this place. I've been going there since they ha ld their first location. My favorite is the dark chocolate with orange. They are expensive but you are paying for quality and care. read more

Awesome chocolate shop! It is right next to Fredericksburg Winery so win win!! (See my review for the winery). There are a TON of chocolates from which to choose! Try the Maya Caya if you like a lil spice in your chocolate! You also get a free liquor filled sample. I chose the Tequila Rose which was very good and my sister chose the Double Chocolate Vodka ands she liked that a lot. They box the chocolates up very nicely for you. The chocolates taste "fancy"...definitely not like a Hershey bar, which I actually love. They paired very nicely with the wine we got from Fredericksburg Winery. My sister bought some as gifts. Me, I just bought some for myself and my boyfriend. VERY decadent and delicious!! Put this on your list of places to try in Fredericksburg! read more

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I visited the store in April and was very pleased. I went back on May 30, 2025, and was very disappointed with the milk chocolate peanut clusters. They were extremely salty and inedible. I reached out to the store on May 31, 2025 but have not heard back from them. Apparently, they must not care about customer satisfaction. This chocolate is not inexpensive. read more

Dear management- Hire employees who want to sell chocolate for you. The employees you have in your store are disinterested and turning patronage away. Warning- you might be disappointed if you watched your surveillance cameras... not in your customers but your employees. Your chocolate may be good but the attitude of your employees is more memorable. read more

I had the classic milk silk fudge. So rich, about $2.20 a piece, pricey, but place seems to know there chocolate read more

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Did someone say chocolate??? Well, in Fredericksburg, TX there's this little gem called Quintessential Chocolates. Love how you get one free sample (the hook...LOL) and if you're over 21 they have wine and alcohol filled delights. The chocolates are amazing and the liquor ones...INCREDIBLE. I've had many alcohol filled chocolates, but none ever tasted like my "free sample" Pecan St Rum. While the outer shell is dark chocolate, you feel like you're sipping on some pecan rum too. A wonderful combination of flavors that don't overpower, but magnify each other's specific character. I was also impressed with owner Lecia Duke's creation of a Purple Heart confection honoring the military and combat wounded veterans. If you are a Veteran, you get one free and it is a beautiful piece of chocolate artwork. I read an article about her...seems she did an apprenticeship at Lindt...one of my favorite chocolates. Huge shout out to Izabell...she did an excellent job handing out samples and explaining all of the different confections. read more

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1 star. Customer Service leaves a lot to be desired! When walking in the door the first thing we heard was "make sure they don't steal anything". There were 4 people working behind the counter and we had 6 people in our party that came in to get chocolates The workers appeared to be more ready to get off work than to sell chocolates. We asked how much the strawberries were and if they were made fresh today. They gave us the price and then went on to discuss amongst each other that they would be throwing them out at closing because they were made the day before. Does not make them sound very appealing! Unfortunately the attitudes of the employees left our group feeling eager to exit and did not make for a fun chocolate experience. read more

I rented an Airbnb for my anniversary. My bf surprised me with chocolates from here. I opened them right away. I was enjoying my chocolates until I bit into one of them and there was LONG STRAND OF HAIR STUCK IN THE CHOCOLATE. After taking pictures of it I pulled the hair and it just kept going. That's so disgusting! Please wear a hairnet & gloves! No one wants to bite into something and then have someone else's hair in there food! I now will never order from here. read more

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Ever have that time when you just have to have some chocolate? This is a good choice when it comes to that craving. Located next to a winery store, it just seems like a natural location. I was greeted by one of the staff upon entering and started to check out the chocolate in the cases. There was a wide variety in the forms of chocolates - (assortments, spirit filled, coffee filled, nectar filled, ganaches, silks, barks) and I'm sure more that I haven't named. Just look and I'm sure you will find something you want to try. I tried an almond chocolate orange (orange infused chocolate with almonds/almond slivers in top). Very good! The chocolate is sold by the weight and is well worth it. It's very cool because they make all their own chocolate there in the shop. When you think about the skill that goes into making chocolate just right, it's saying a lot about the time, effort and heart they're willing to put into their product, which should say so much about them. There's even an area (in a room next to the sales area) where you can watch the chocolate making process. a fun way to spend time in a sweet way. read more

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Stopped here recently and purchased the liquor filled chocolates. They are so unique and absolutely delicious! There are so many varieties to chose from and the packaging is hand labeled so you know what you are buying. The other chocolates are also scrumptious! The staff were all so friendly and helpful. read more

Quintessential Chocolates - The liquor filled chocolates. Ok I had a few before I took the photo! - Candy Stores Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We stopped in to see what they had. The chocolates are pricey but what we did have was very good. Everyone was very friendly. read more

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I brought my friends here after amazing experiences previously. I looked like a fool after the service that we received. One worker commented not to let us steal anything which I cannot even wrap my head around what brought that comment on. it was obvious these employees were more interested in going home rather than doing their job. we were made to feel as if asking questions about the different chocolates was unheard of. Even with the lack of service and the very unfriendly atmosphere we still purchased chocolates so the owner didn't lose this sale. Unfortunately this will probably be my last visit. When I spend over $75 on chocolates, I expect to leave with a smile on my face and a thank you for coming in from the employees. read more

We went in here on a recommendation. As soon as we walked in the person in the back yelled "don't let them steal anything." The entire time we were the the employees had no emotion and would not interact with us. It was a terrible experience, don't think I will be returning. read more

Service was lacking. Workers appeared to be ready to leave for the day With five people working and a minimum of 10 people in the store only two workers were helping customers. We did purchase chocolates. However had second thoughts after a worker commented don't let them steal anything. Hope what we purchased is better than the service. Note to management watch your surveillance cameras to see your employees. read more

Strolled in on a whim, and I'm glad I did. Great variety of counter chocolate goods. The pieces of alcohol filled chocolates were small, but the ones I sampled were also very good! My shopping companion ended up making his own box as a gift for someone. We let the friendly young man behind the counter choose the chocolates. He even created a chart so you can remember which ones are which. Prices are high. It's a tourist area, but make sure to pay a visit! read more

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Walked into their store right before they closed but it's worth it. Their alcohols chocolates are a blast inside your mouth. Must try. read more

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This place has the best candy I have ever ate ! The lady talked me Into trying the dark fudge. I told her I didn't like dark chocolate but she convinced me to try it ! And wow was it by far the best chocolate I have ever ate ! So if you make it to Fredericksburg do yourself a big favor and have some candy Shirley H read more

I can here when I visited Fredericksburg. It is conveniently located on Main Street. They have N assortment of rich chocolates. They are able to give you free samples if you are interested in purchasing a particular chocolate but you want a sample before you make your final decision. I ended up getting a white chocolate slab with cranberries mixed in. All the chocolates are handmade and follow a century old method of making desserts. read more

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Wasn't sure what to expect when coming here. I've heard they had amazing chocolates but boy let me tell you. The chocolate was so good, it made me want to slap my momma. My husband and I had almost had a chocolate heart attack coming here. We literally almost purchased everything. Their chocolate crisp is delicious, I enjoyed their chocolate caramel turtles both white chocolate and dark chocolate. I loved how they let you sample their chocolate before buying which is always a huge plus for me. It wasn't super busy when we came but we did come 30 minutes before they were going to close I do recommend getting their earlier, that way you can make sure they have whatever you want in stock. The parking wasn't too terrible, granted we parked down the street to explore Main Street. One thing that I definitely have to recommend is trying their liquor filled chocolates. It wasn't my cup of tea, but it was very good. I did sample the Bourbon pecan chocolate which was insanely good. But the bourbon was very strong, and it did pair really nicely with the chocolate. I wished I would have tried the wine flavor one, but maybe next time. This is definitely a place I recommend visiting before leaving Fredericksburg. The chocolate wasn't over priced and it tasted amazing! read more

Yes real chocolate Tastes great Tastes fresh Got to try the liquid ones!! Best ever. Don't nibble on them. You can order online!! read more

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We always make it a point to stop here when we're anywhere near Fredericksburg. We love the wine filled chocolates. They're different from other wine filled chocolates because they have a special process that maintains the integrity of both the chocolate and the wine. Our favorite is the cabernet, but they have lots of others. In fact, you can make your own. But wait, there's more! They have all kinds of truffles, fudge, bark, clusters and so on. And they have dark chocolate and milk chocolate. If you don't like chocolate, they have white chocolate. (Which isn't actually chocolate at all.) The people there are the best. We came in as customers, and left as friends. Don't leave Fredericksburg without a stop at this charming and delicious chocolate shop. read more

Loved this place. It was great. I was in Fredericksburg for my bday with friends and we stopped by here on our way out of town. The staff was super friendly and the product is tasty. It was a little pricey, but well worth it. Great for gifts! read more

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Tasty but pricey chocolate. The sea salt caramel was good. The place was pretty busy, but they use a number system to go in order.

Really, really, really good. They make their chocolates on-premise. The girls behind the counter on 12/5/15 were very pleasant, helpful, and patient. They have a big selection of chocolates, and they are apparently known for their liquid-filled (liquor, or other) chocolates, which we sampled. I can see why they're known for them :-) If you like sweets, this is a great place to visit. We enjoyed our stop very much. Here's the only web-presence for the company I could find. Yelp didn't let me put it in the Website Address field. Hmmm... https://www.facebook.com/Chocolat.tx/ read more

Best chocolate selection anywhere!!!dont miss when your here! Maya caya was fabulous as was there bark selection.

Omg I've never tasted anything like this. Most liqueur filled candy is in a gooey form or jelly type middle but this one is pure liquid. The lady who makes these uses a technique with a sugar shell and actually traps the full liquor inside, not added after the candy is created. They allow you one free sample but you must eat it in one bite. read more

All I have to say is alcohol inside chocolates... An amazing combination and simply delicious!!

Absolutely love the craftsmanship of the liquor and wine-filled chocolates. My fiancé and I had met the owner while we were on a wine tour, and she told us to stop by her shop the following day, so we did. While she wasn't there, and we got there pretty late, the staff member was very friendly and happy to accommodate us. We had each had a sample of a liquor filled chocolate for him and a wine one for me, and they really were unique and absolutely special. We decided to buy a box of each, and we happily enjoyed them within the week of leaving and remarked each time on how special they were. I would absolutely recommend stopping into Chocolat if you're a chocolate fan, and especially if you are interested in trying liquor or wine filled chocolates. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Fredericksburg. read more

This is the way to my Aunt's cold heart! We love to come here and hand pick a box or two to survive our trip out to see my Aunt. I am a big fan of local shops and to know what I am buying not only tastes amazing but also is supporting our local folks. I will be back soon! read more

Their liquid-filled chocolates are AMAZING! If you get a chance to go here you MUST give these a try. I've never tried anything like it before and it's a sensational experience for your mouth. I tried the Jack Daniels and coffee infused chocolates and they were both fantastic. QC has nearly an endless amount of possibilities so pick out your favorites and try them out! read more

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Lovin it! Chocolate is amazing. This is a good place to buy fancy looking gifts for friends. They've got this Aztec chocolate bar. It's a hand painted chocolate bar, with the scene of some Myan ruins on it or something. Painted with what looks like edible gold. And It's only about $4. Wow. I was shocked when I saw that. The liquid filled chocolates are amazing! They've got a gushy liquid center, surrounded by a wonderful encasing of crystallized sugar and then of course armored with that chocolate shell. Yum. read more