Castronovo Chocolate Factory - Stuart

The bean to bar chocolate at this restaurant is delicious, with vegan options available. I was pleased to find that almost half of the bars did not contain any milk. During our visit, we were lucky to try the vegan truffle made with honeybell orange juice, which was amazing! Unfortunately, some dark paprika bells were mixed with milk chocolate in the packaging, but we gave those to our friends. It would be better if they were separated, as they were probably our favorites. My husband tried a Colombian chocolate bar while I had a Puerto Rican bar. The staff was very helpful in recommending chocolates based on our preferences, including sweeter options that the children would enjoy.

This restaurant is amazing and offers a wide variety of vegan options, including vegan bars and sometimes truffles! Just ask about their vegan menu and they will also recommend vegan drinks.

I had a fantastic experience at this chocolate shop. They offer delicious bean to bar chocolate, with a variety of vegan options available. I was pleased to see that almost half of the bars were milk-free. During my visit, they had a vegan truffle made with Honeybell orange juice that was absolutely delicious. However, it's important to note that the chocolate is made in batches, so once they run out, there may be a wait until more is made. I also tried some dark chocolate peppermint bells, which unfortunately came in a pack with milk chocolate. We ended up giving the milk chocolate to our friends. It would be great if they were sold separately, as they were our favorite. My husband chose a Colombian chocolate bar, while I went with a Puerto Rican bar. The staff was extremely helpful in guiding us towards selections we might enjoy, including pointing out sweeter options that would be ideal for children.

I have lived in Belgium for several years and have tried truffles from the shop that actually invented the concept of a Filled Chocolate. While I am not a chocolate connoisseur, I have had my fair share of chocolate in my lifetime. That being said, the chocolate at Castronovo is hands down the best tasting chocolate bar I have ever had! Each bar has a unique flavor and undertone depending on the region the cacao was sourced from. My personal favorite was the Honduran chocolate, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. While you can find single origin chocolate in many places at various price points, there is a lot that goes into bringing out the flavors, achieving the right texture, selecting the best beans, and roasting them in a specific way. This process takes time, and cheap chocolates do not have the same attention to detail. This is what sets apart grocery store chocolate from internationally award-winning chocolate. Some people may be surprised by the prices at Castronovo, but you are not paying for the ounces, you are paying for the skill and dedication of a small business producing top-quality chocolate right here in Florida. When you purchase from a skilled artisan, you are investing in their expertise and time. You could spend thousands on a trip to Europe and still not find a better quality chocolate. If you do not enjoy Castronovo chocolate, then you may not truly appreciate real chocolate.

Absolutely the greatest chocolate shop! As soon as you walk in, you can smell the aroma of chocolate! You can taste the quality too