The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2026 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
Being named among the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America is a distinguished honor that reflects the highest standards of craftsmanship, creativity, and excellence in chocolate making. This recognition is reserved for artisans whose work demonstrates exceptional mastery of technique, an uncompromising commitment to quality ingredients, and a refined artistic vision that elevates chocolate into an expressive culinary art form. Inclusion on this list signals not only consistent excellence, but also leadership within the industry—innovators who shape trends, preserve tradition, and deliver memorable sensory experiences. For consumers, peers, and industry leaders alike, this designation serves as a trusted mark of distinction, affirming that these chocolatiers and confectioners represent the very best of chocolate craftsmanship available in North America.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2025 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions such as Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
Rainy Day Chocolate
Socola Chocolatier
FIVE STAR MASTER CHOCOLATIERS are:
aL chocoLat Boutique
Albert's Petite Sweets
Coba / Rubia Coffee Company
CocoTutti
Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates
Sonoma Chocolatier
See the SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2024 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
aL chocoLat Boutique
CocoTutti Chocolates
Creamed Honey Co
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
This year’s FIVE STAR MASTER CHOCOLATIER are:
Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate
Sandhill Chocolate Company
Socola Chocolatier
See the SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2023 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Codinha Chocolate
Panache Chocolatier
CocoTutti Chocolates
Amano Artisan Chocolate
See the MASTER CHOCOLATIER, SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2022 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
***NOTE: This was a unique year, in that many awards from live events were not issued, as COVID postponed many live Chocolate Salon events where awards would be earned. As such, this year's list is primarily comprised of high-ranking awards from various chocolate category competitions in which shipped submissions...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2021 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
***NOTE: This was a unique year, in that many awards from live events were not issued, as COVID postponed many live Chocolate Salon events where awards would be earned. As such, this year's list is primarily comprised of high-ranking awards from various chocolate category competitions in which shipped submissions are judged.
This...
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2020 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
CocoTutti Chocolates
Delysia Chocolatier
Holm Made Toffee Co.
Hu Kitchen
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
St. Croix Chocolate Co
The Chocolate Fetish
All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2019 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards received by each entrant in the in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
Bella Sophia Chocolates
CocoTutti Chocolates
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....
