There’s something magical about Geneva. Nestled between the Alps and Lake Geneva, this Swiss city is synonymous with luxury, precision, and, most importantly—chocolate. As a lifelong chocolate enthusiast, visiting Geneva felt like stepping into a dream. The city’s rich history of chocolate-making, combined with its artisanal craftsmanship, makes it a paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth.
From traditional chocolatiers that have been perfecting their craft for centuries to modern artisans pushing the boundaries of flavor and texture, Geneva’s chocolate scene is nothing short of spectacular. If you ever find yourself wandering through its charming streets, here are some of the finest chocolate shops you absolutely must visit.
Sweetzerland
A delightful boutique that brings an artistic touch to Swiss chocolate. Sweetzerland specializes in handcrafted pralines and truffles, each piece beautifully decorated and bursting with flavors like yuzu, passionfruit, and caramel. Their packaging also makes them an excellent choice for gifts.
Rooted in Swiss traditions and handcrafted by the passionate and skilled chocolatiers, each of their creations is finished to perfection at their atelier in Geneva and delivers a uniquely decadent experience for even the most discerning connoisseurs.
Chocolats Favarger
Established in 1826, Favarger is one of Geneva’s oldest chocolatiers. Their signature Avelines—praline-filled chocolates—are a must-try, and they remain one of the few chocolatiers that oversee the entire chocolate-making process, from bean to bar.
The maître chocolatier at Favarger use artisanal methods to create unforgettable chocolate for the eyes and taste buds. Each piece of chocolate they produce embodies decades of experience, refinement and tradition.
La Bonbonnière Chocolaterie (Plainpalais)
A cozy shop with a rich history dating back to 1921. La Bonbonnière is known for its dedication to organic and ethically sourced ingredients, offering a delectable range of chocolate bars, pralines, and ganaches.
Pralines, ganaches, Geneva paving stones and other delicacies, La Bonbonnière chocolates are an ideal combination of quality, originality and delicious flavors for maximum pleasure.
Passionate, the managers and chef chocolatiers of La Bonbonnière have created new experiences to introduce chocolate in all its forms to as many people as possible.
La Bonbonnière Chocolaterie (Cité)
The second location of La Bonbonnière maintains the same exceptional quality but in a different setting. Whether you’re looking for traditional Swiss chocolate or creative new flavors, this shop won’t disappoint. The chocolatiers and pastry chefs at La Bonbonnière design and produce Swiss desserts and chocolates using original traditional processes. They rely on authentic recipes and work exclusively in an artisanal manner.
- Du Rhône Chocolatier
A Geneva institution since 1875, Du Rhône is famous for its silky-smooth pralines and delicate truffles. Their hot chocolate is legendary—thick, rich, and the perfect indulgence on a chilly day. Since 1875, our Haute Chocolaterie has been producing chocolates in the finest Swiss tradition in its workshop in the heart of Geneva.
Guillaume Bichet
A contemporary chocolatier with an emphasis on bold flavors and artistic presentation. Guillaume Bichet’s chocolates stand out for their unique combinations, such as dark chocolate infused with exotic spices.
Constantly in search of perfection, both as an artist and a technician, Guillaume Bichet keeps combining flavours and textures in his laboratory equipped with the most up-to-date machinery to enable him to respond as closely as possible to his inspirations. This taste maker continually pushes back boundaries and revisits the most symbolic pieces.
Guillaume Bichet’s pastry creations are like a journey through the flavours and textures discovered over the years, through the seasons and through chance encounters. He appropriates them, starts imagining them in a yet-to-be-defined cake.
Zeller Chocolatiers
If you love truffles, Zeller is the place to be. Their creations have an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture and come in a variety of flavors, from classic dark chocolate to adventurous fruit infusions.
From pralines to bars, including unique figurines, the cocoa is first processed in the workshop, then packaged and displayed in the Longemalle boutique to offer you gourmet creations. Faithful to its Swiss roots, the Zeller chocolate factory strives to offer quality chocolates that reflect the know-how of its craftsmen. By constantly improving the recipes, using the best possible ingredients and handcrafting our products, we contribute to the excellence of Swiss chocolate.
Martel
Martel is where chocolate meets elegance. Their signature hazelnut pralines and velvety ganaches are simply divine, and their in-store café offers a delightful selection of pastries and desserts.
Today, you can taste and discover Martel chocolates, pastries and viennoiseries in over 10 boutiques in the canton. Maison Martel has been in the hearts of Genevans for generations, and there’s no shortage of anecdotes about their experience!
Renou
Created by the award-winning pastry chef and chocolatier Christophe Renou, this shop is a must-visit for anyone seeking artistic and innovative chocolate creations. Renou’s chocolates are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Chocolaterie Canonica
One of the few Swiss chocolatiers to be fully organic and palm oil-free, Canonica offers a refined selection of handcrafted bonbons and chocolate bars, with an emphasis on natural ingredients and sustainability. The Uniqueness of CANONICA Chocolates comes from the natural ingredients that are used, sourced and selected for their freshness and exquisite taste, with respect to the great swiss Chocolate tradition, each one is an original blend of natural flavors. A chocolate both authentic, delicate and enrobing, a sin that can be forgiven…
Carrack
A hidden gem for chocolate purists. Carrack specializes in bean-to-bar chocolate, offering single-origin bars with complex flavor notes. A perfect stop for those who appreciate high-quality cacao.
Every bite delivers an authentic and unforgettable chocolate experience, made with ethically sourced cacao and the finest Swiss quality. Discover the true essence of sustainable and premium Swiss chocolate.
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