An Artisan Chocolate Shop for Gifts, Desserts & Coffee in Bethesda

There’s a little brown and golden-yellow shop on Woodmont Avenue where you’ll find everything from classic truffles to shoe-shaped chocolate gifts. That’s Bethesda Chocolates (8003 Woodmont Ave), a small family-owned chocolate shop and cafe where they make all their offerings in-house.

The cafe itself is small and cozy, with a few armchairs near the window and a handful of tables where you can settle down to chat or work from your laptop.

A display of assorted chocolates, barks, and seasonal treats fill the rest of the counter as well as their menu, so the best move is to give yourself a few extra minutes to look through everything.

Their truffle selection ranges from lavender, birthday cake, pumpkin spice, and Oreo cheesecake, to familiar favorites like hazelnut, caramel crunch, and amaretto.

They also serve homemade hot chocolate, several espresso drinks, teas, and some smoothies.

As for those looking for more tailored options, Bethesda Chocolates also offers custom chocolates to meet the design needs for any special occasion. The staff is helpful without hovering, and they’re also happy to walk you through what’s in each truffle if you’re just popping in for a quick gift on-the-go.

To pair your chocolates / gift with cake or pastries, there’s a bakery café with over 40 options just a short walk down the street.

Making Bethesda Chocolates an easy stop to make if you want to support a small business whenever you’re looking to satisfy a sweet tooth.