Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
10 local chocolate shops in Alabama to visit this Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s season has arrived, which usually means one thing: chocolate.
From downtown storefronts to small-batch makers, local chocolate shops across Alabama are busy crafting some of their sweetest creations of the year.
Whether you’re sharing a gift, meeting friends, or just leaning into a seasonal treat, these seven local chocolate shops are worth checking out this Valentine’s season.
Chocolatá | Birmingham
A Birmingham favorite, Chocolatá is known for its handcrafted bonbons, gourmet chocolate bars, and seasonal offerings. For Valentine’s Day season, the shop prepares its signature Valentine boxes, making it a popular stop for locally made chocolate gifts.
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM | Saturday 11AM-4PM
- Where: 701 37th Street South, Suite 5, Birmingham, AL 35222
- More info: Website | Instagram
Valentine’s note: Chocolatá will also host a February pop-up at Homewood Toy & Hobby on February 13-14 from 11AM to 3PM.
Pizzelle’s Confections | Huntsville
Pizzelle’s Confections is a Huntsville chocolate shop founded by two sisters with a love for chocolate and culinary arts. The shop is known for its creative approach to chocolate-making, offering handcrafted confections that feel both artistic and approachable.
Pizzelle’s has earned national recognition, including being named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Chocolate Shops in the U.S. for two years in a row, making it a standout stop leading up to Valentine’s Day!
- Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 11AM-6PM | Thursday-Saturday 11AM-8PM | Sunday 12PM-5PM
- Where: 2500 Clinton Avenue West, Suite D, Huntsville, AL 35805
- More info: Website | Instagram
Fairhope Chocolate | Fairhope
Located in downtown Fairhope, Fairhope Chocolate is a local favorite known for its handmade chocolates, truffles, and sweet treats. The shop offers a mix of classic confections and seasonal creations, making it a popular stop during Valentine’s season along the Eastern Shore.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM-5 PM | Friday 8AM-8PM | Saturday 8AM-10PM
- Where: 403 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532
- More info: Website | Instagram
Three Georges Fine Southern Chocolates | Mobile
Founded in 1917, Three Georges is a longtime Mobile staple known for its fine Southern chocolates and classic confections. The downtown shop offers everything from traditional chocolate assortments to chocolate-covered nuts and seasonal favorites, making it a notable stop this Valentine’s season.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-6PM | Friday-Saturday 9AM-8PM
- Where: 226 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- More info: Website | Instagram
Candy Corner | Prattville
Located in historic downtown Prattville, Candy Corner is a woman-owned candy shop that blends classic sweets with a welcoming, neighborhood feel. Alongside chocolate treats and specialty candies, the shop focuses on thoughtful gifting and community involvement, making it a charming stop for Valentine’s gifting
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday 11AM-6PM
Where:181 W. Main Street, Prattville, AL 36067
More info: Website | Instagram
Elizabeth Moore Chocolates | Pelham
Elizabeth Moore Chocolates is a Pelham-based chocolate shop founded by chocolatier Susan Elizabeth Moore, who brings decades of culinary experience to her craft. The shop centers on fine chocolates, truffles, bon bons, and bars made with ethically sourced chocolate, along with seasonal confections and in-store offerings.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
- Where: 2655 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
- More info: Website | Instagram
The Auburn Popcorn Company | Auburn
Located in downtown Auburn, The Auburn Popcorn Company is a family-run shop known for its handcrafted gourmet popcorn and sweet treats, including fudge and chocolate-drizzled varieties. The shop has become a beloved local stop for both sweet and salty snacks, and its chocolate treats add a fun twist for Valentine’s Day.
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11AM-8PM | Thursday-Saturday 10AM-9PM | Sunday 11AM-6PM
- Where: 106 N College Street, Auburn, AL 36830
- More info: Website | Instagram
Belle Oak Chocolates | Dothan
Belle Oak Chocolates is a Dothan-based chocolate shop specializing in small-batch, handcrafted chocolates made with fine couverture chocolate and fresh ingredients. Each piece is carefully finished with an eye for detail, offering a refined take on classic confections and flavor-forward creations.
- Hours: Check online for current availability and ordering details
- Where: 116 Kirk Lane, Dothan, AL 36305
- More info: Website | Instagram
Peterbrooke Chocolatier | Tuscaloosa
Located along McFarland Boulevard, Peterbrooke Chocolatier offers a wide selection of small-batch chocolates made using European-style techniques. From truffles and caramels to chocolate-covered popcorn and pretzels, the Tuscaloosa shop has become a go-to stop for both everyday treats and giftable sweets.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM | Sunday closed
- Where: 1530 McFarland Boulevard North, Suite C, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- More info: Website | Instagram
Edible Arrangements | Montgomery
Edible Arrangements’ Montgomery location offers a mix of fresh fruit arrangements and chocolate-dipped treats, making it a familiar stop for giftable sweets in Central Alabama. Alongside its signature arrangements, the shop also serves grab-and-go fruit snacks and chocolate-dipped options for a quick stop or pre-planned order.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 9AM to 7PM | Sunday 10AM to 4PM
- Where: 3000 Zelda Road, Montgomery, AL
- More info: Website | Instagram
Which of these local chocolate shops are you planning to visit this Valentine’s season? Let us know by tagging @thebamabuzz!
