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Pittsburgh's Best Independent Artisan Chocolate and Candy Shops

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Pittsburgh is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.

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#1

North Goods Pittsburgh

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Pittsburgh shop has operated since 2008 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

Local Shop Pittsburgh

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Pittsburgh shop has operated since 1997 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

East Goods Pittsburgh

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Pittsburgh

The Heights Pittsburgh

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Pittsburgh shop has operated since 2018 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

South Studio Pittsburgh

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Pittsburgh

The Heights Pittsburgh

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Pittsburgh shop has operated since 1999 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

New Studio Pittsburgh

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Pittsburgh

Eastside Pittsburgh

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Pittsburgh shop has operated since 2011 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.