5 Pittsburgh-Area Chocolate Shops for Gifts and Treats

Chocolate shopping around Pittsburgh can mean a box made by a local confectioner, a specialty bar from another country, or an outing that includes a factory experience. These five businesses offer different versions of that trip. They are an editorial selection, not a taste-test ranking. Store and product information was checked against official pages in October 2026. For gifts, decide whether you need a ready-made assortment, specific pieces or shipping before choosing your stop; availability and holiday schedules can change.

1. Mon Aimee Chocolat — the Strip District

Mon Aimee Chocolat was founded by Amy Rosenfield and combines local chocolatiers with international chocolate makers. It sits at Penn Avenue and 21st Street; Visit Pittsburgh lists 2101 Penn Avenue. Choose this shop when the recipient enjoys discovering a maker or comparing chocolate origins. Its official selection includes bean-to-bar chocolate, gift boxes and seasonal drinking chocolate. Call if you need a particular product, since the store notes that more selections may be available in person than appear online. That can help turn a general gift idea into a specific choice.

2. Betsy Ann Chocolates — the North Hills

Betsy Ann dates its handmade chocolate tradition to 1938 and offers truffles, assortments and specialty gifts. Its location page lists the main factory store at 322 Perry Highway and another shop at 4960 Route 8 in Allison Park. This is a useful option when a traditional mixed box suits the occasion or you want to ask about customized chocolate orders. Choose your store before checking pickup arrangements, and call about holiday hours. Customer-service hours and the availability of a particular seasonal gift are separate questions worth settling ahead of time.

3. Pollak's Candies — Etna

Pollak's Candies lists its retail address as 352 Butler Street in Etna. The third-generation family business traces its chocolate-making history to 1948 and offers assortments, chocolate novelties and a build-a-box option. Its family history identifies founders Mike and Helen Pollak and describes candy made from scratch and decorated by hand. Choose this stop when selecting individual favorites is part of the gift. If you are buying for a group, make a list of preferred fillings and ask what is available before deciding on the box size.

4. The Chocolate Moose — Squirrel Hill

The Chocolate Moose brings together artisan chocolates, bars, truffles, gift boxes and other confections. Its contact page lists the shop at 5830 Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill. This is the retailer-focused choice when you want to compare several types of sweets or combine chocolate with nostalgic candy. Its assortment includes imported and domestic products rather than a promise that everything is made on site. Check labels and ask about ingredients for a recipient with particular preferences, and confirm special requests before making a dedicated trip.

5. Sarris Candies — Canonsburg

Sarris Candies offers two distinct Canonsburg destinations: the candy store and ice cream parlor at 511 Adams Avenue, and the factory store and tour experience at 135 Meadow Lane. The difference matters when choosing where to drive. Chocolate-covered pretzels, bars and filled chocolates are among the offerings; the factory experience adds a guided look at production from an elevated viewing route. If the tour is the reason for visiting, use the official booking information and verify availability separately from retail hours. A shopping trip and a reserved factory tour need different amounts of planning.

For a Pittsburgh-made gift, ask each business which products it makes locally and which it sources from other makers. For a tasting-style gift, choose contrasting bars or fillings and keep the labels with the box so the recipient can find a favorite again.