Maverick Chocolate Co.

That is some wildly good chocolate. I didn’t know chocolate could have such richness and depth of flavor! I tried the mocha chocolate bar, which was great, and a brown butter chocolate chip cookie. My only regret is not buying more of the cookies (and by “more” I really mean all of the cookies). Super friendly and kind employees, highly recommend!

Have bought chocolate here a number of times and I’m never disappointed. My absolute favorite is their dark milk chocolate. It is so incredibly perfect and satisfying!

We visit Maverick Chocolate at least once a week on our Riverside Food & Culture tour. Paul Picton and his family are so knowledgeable about chocolate. They created the business just a few years ago and have already won numerous prestigious food awards. All the chocolate is hand made from bean to bar inside their Findlay Market Store. Their homemade truffles are beautiful too! Plus you can sample the chocolate before you purchase. Just to walk in and smell the fragrance of chocolate is heavenly!

went here as part of a food tour and got to sample some chocolate and a bar to take with us which was great! Definitely will be back!

Quite simply, this was the best chocolate I've ever had. The Prohibition milk chocolate bar is crazy good and I haven't stopped thinking about it since I got it last month. All of the festive bars for the holidays were delicious, and great stocking stuffers. I haven't found a chocolate bar that wasn't incredible from Maverick.

Customer service was very poor, she was very curt and short. We we out of towners with prior knowledge of French Broad Chocolatiers in Asheville, but she was very dismissive and sent us on our way with a not so tasty $7 hot chocolate.

Recommended to me by my friends. The best chocolate (and warm chocolate drink 🍫☕) I had in Cincinnati! I like the idea that you can come and try different small pieces of different types of chocolate produced by them, and the taste reminds me of European chocolate so much. 👏🏻

My family recently enjoyed a fun weekend in Cincinnati. While there we attended the Findlay Fall Food Fest. We stopped by Mavericks for a sample of their delicious drinking chocolate and left with an assortment of their AMAZING chocolate bars. How could we resist! Samples were available to try the various bars and the employee who assisted me explained the flavor profiles and origins of the cocoa beans. This is a chocolate-lovers paradise. Although I don’t live nearby, I’ll be ordering more on-line when my current bars have been gobbled up!

Stopped by Findlay Market to walk around and saw this adorable shop. The shop was very clean, very welcoming and had samples so you can try before you buy! The woman who was working was very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave some history while we tried some of the chocolates! We sat down outside the store and ate our cookie immediately. It is the perfect amount of sweet and salty!

Delicious single sourced fair trade chocolates! Loved all the dark chocolates that lacked the bitterness we're accustomed to. I usually eat milk chocolate with dark from time to time, but the all the dark offerings won my heart and stole the show. Purchased $40 worth of dark chocolate, and will try sharing with hubby and friend. Also purchased the lavender white chocolate...oh so good. I honestly loved them all and had a difficult time selecting favorites. Forgot to try the dark chocolate with chili, but my friend from work enjoyed it. She also loved the brown butter chocolate chip cookie. They have frozen hot chocolate which was tempting since the recipe is similar to NYC's Serendipity. ----Next time OH! There was one staff person who was pleasant and allowed us to try all chocolates. It was nice to have clean cut chocolate samples instead of broken random pieces. It just looked nicer IMO and added to the beautiful esthetic of this place. Chandelier and all.

I get the hot chocolate here and am kind of addicted to it. So thick and creamy and dark. I think it's a 65% cacao chocolate so not super sweet which I love. Never had another hot coco like it. Severs are friendly and knowledgeable about their product too

Friendly staff, lots, did I say LOTS, of samples. They are a bean to product business. Chocolate is very good, smooth and flavorful. They also ship so if you're not in Cincy area you can still enjoy their delicious bars.

If you like chocolate, go here. We were greeted immediately as were others shopping (or were we here to snack?!). They'll even give you samples! We love their bars, especially Fahrenheit 513, that packs a small punch of heat. The truffles are not only divine but are a work of art! Treat yourself to the hot chocolate and you won't be sad until you drink it all up. So good!

This was a cute chocolate store located right outside of Findlay Market. We stopped by here on Sunday. You can sample any of the chocolates on display, which is nice. I sampled the bourbon bar and it was very good. My boyfriend ended up buying one of the bourbon bars to take home. The reason Maverick gets 4 stars from me and not 5 is because of the prices: the chocolate bars were all $12, I believe, which is pretty pricey IMO, even though the quality of the chocolate was high. I think the most inexpensive thing you can get here is the hot dipping chocolate (aka a hot chocolate) for $5.50 - it is small but was also very tasty, and you can choose if you want whipped cream or not on it. Overall I'd come back here to try more of the chocolates and possibly purchase one, but $12 for a bar is a bit expensive for me.

Pricey but totally yummy chocolates. And you can try the chocolates before you buy. I got a few bars for Christmas presents. I was so distracted by the chocolate bars I didn't even realize they had drinks and others stuff lol. Now ill have to go back to try some more things.

We walked in and waited a brief time to be helped due to the associates assisting the group in front of us. We looked at the small chocolate samples, cookies, and hot chocolate. The 2 guys working were informative and passionate about educating and helping us, as well as a tiny bit of selling mixed in. Their passion showed and truly Is what made us purchase a 6 pack of truffles. (+1 that I overlooked when originally deciding on 6). We ordered : fresh orange, raspberry rose, amaretto latte, passion fruit, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and mint. They were all good but our favorites, that we could have eaten more than 1 of are: raspberry rose, passion fruit, cinnamon, and amaretto latte.

This shop across from Findlay Market is small, and when one steps inside and takes a deep breath it seems that the amount of oxygen in the air is probably about the same as the amount of vaporized chocolate. Having already been to their suburban shop, I was expecting, and received, a tiny but richly flavored hot chocolate. Here, they were doing samples of their range of chocolate bars as well, and they did have truffles for sale. I would say that the suburban outlet is bigger and would probably shop there if I had the choice, but this location is definitely a good place to get your chocolate on.

Wonderful chocolate! My husband and I stopped in on a whim today while shopping in Findlay Market. I love all things chocolate and we're both big fans of dark chocolate. We chose a 80% Tanzania Dark Chocolate bar and a Fahrenheit 513 Dark Chocolate bar. I also couldn't resist grabbing a couple of the beautiful Truffles that are in the counter display. I picked a Bourbon Truffle and a Peanut Butter Truffle. There's samples so you can try a flavor before you buy. We tried the Fahrenheit 513 so my husband could taste if it was hot/spicy enough for him. It is! The chocolate is delicious! And the service was awesome. Friendly and helpful. We'll definitely stop in again for more chocolate.

Beautiful chocolate shop with a nice selection of chocolates& truffles. It was the frozen hot chocolate that brought us in. It's like Serendipity & Jaques Torres in NYC. $5 cup & made to order.

I stumbled on the place when going to Findley market. They make some chocolate in this store and more in their hyde park store. They get cocoa from around the world. Many to try. You can buy a bar for $11. They also have fancy truffles made from the owner. I had the orange chocolate. It was good but I didnt taste a lot of orange. High quality but not on the level of belgian or swiss chocolate that I had while visiting Switzerland and Belgium.

If you are looking for a specific kind of chocolate -- especially from all over the world, this place is it! Located in the heart of Findlay Market near Eli's Barbecue, this is a quaint shop that prides itself in 'bean to chocolate' chocolate making. Ran by a family, you can tell they take pride in their work and want it to be the best of the best. This shop does offer samples! Since there are several varieties of chocolate - white, dark, milk - they let you try a sample before you purchase a candy bar. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because it is expensive. It's about $7-10 for a chocolate bar -- but you're paying for good quality. Go out and support this local business. They have won some awards in the past -- they were awarded best chocolate for their chocolate from Hawaii. It was delicious! I did try one of their truffles. I got a lemon raspberry truffle, and it was amazing! If you are in the area, stop in and get some chocolate. The quality is top notch!

By far the best chocolate I've ever had. I'm a chocoholic--seriously. I eat chocolate every day. Maverick consistently blows my mind because of how incredible it is. It's expensive ($8-10 a bar, $2.25 per truffle), but it's SO worth it. The bean to bar makes for the most decadent chocolate. You can immediately tell that this chocolate is super high quality. If you go into the shop, they have samples for you to try. I love trying all the different kinds; you can really tell the difference between each bar. I also love that this is a local company that I can support. The employees are all very nice. They are more than happy to tell you about each bar and how they differ from one another. It's fun to learn about the chocolate you're eating! Bottom line: this is my favorite chocolate in the world. You have to try it.

Mmmm. Chocolate. They had me at one word. This is a boutique gourmet chocolate shop (and more importantly, chocolate maker) of truffles, bars and drinks. I had visions of entering the heavenly candy shop in "Chocolot," one of my favorite movies, as my husband and I walked into Maverick to do some damage. The great part is you can sample small pieces of the $10 bars before deciding to buy. A great idea, because that is a splurge. Most of their various bar chocolates come from different regions in the world, and are made in dark, milk and white. I selected an incredibly smooth and delicious Prohibition bar - dark milk chocolate with Kentucky bourbon and bourbon barrel smoked sea salt. I'm determined to savor it. Based on the photos of their new, second shop in Rookwood, it appears there are even more chocolates to select there, and it's always good to have more choices.

After googling around for a good chocolate shop I found Maverick and it was not disappointing at all. To begin with is a delightful little shop that as soon as you enter you can smell pure chocolate. I really love the fact that they let you try out the chocolate before you buy it, and that they explain how they make their chocolate and add their recommendation on which you should try. We got the 80% San Martin Dark Chocolate and it's so good and it has the right amount of bitterness. We also got hot chocolate it is extremely tasty, you cannot leave the shop without trying it, specially now in winter. Its a bit pricey but the quality of their chocolate it's worth, beat chocolate in Cincinnati. I will deft go back for the expreso chocolate.

Maverick Chocolate Co. is an award winning chocolatier. Located near Findlay Market, Maverick crafts specialty chocolates fresh from the bean. Beans come from ethically sourced growers. Chocolate is then made in small batches. Maverick also partners with local businesses. They are the offical chocolate of the Hotel Covington. Names for some of their bars are even inspired by Cincinnati. Not in the Cincinnati area, and craving their goods? Orders may be placed through their website as well. Service is excellent. There are samples of their bars. With each sample came more information about the chocolate and the store. Maverick goes beyond the traditional white, milk and dark chocolate. There are internationally inspired dark chocolates, a spicy dark chocolate, bourbon or orange milk chocolate, white chocolate with cocoa nubs and even a lemon lavender white chocolate. Just to name a few. They kept encouraging us to try more. The store itself was clean. Prices are on the high side. Though that is not uncommon for small batch, artisan products.

If there ever was a place I'd describe as a chocolate lover's dream come true, it'd be Maverick Chocolate. This is everything great chocolate should be and more. Simply walking in and smelling the immense aromas of fresh made chocolate is enough to make one drool. I've been here a couple times and always look forward to it. They always have a wide array of different chocolates (dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, and MUCH more) and goodies for everyone. I'll admit it cam be a bit pricey, but it's always worth it from the amazing quality of it all. Plus the employees are all very friendly and willing to give a few samples of their delicious goodies. I've heard people rave about their hot chocolate but I've yet to try it. Maybe next visit! This visit, along with my lady, my eyes were drawn to two particular chocolate bars of theirs. The Fahrenheit 513 (dark chocolate with chilies) and the Prohibition (milk chocolate made with Kentucky bourbon). Both were great but the Prohibition really struck me as tasty and my lady agreed... So I bought one. It was $10 but certainly worth it! If you're a chocolate lover anywhere near Cincinnati, you MUST visit Maverick Chocolate! Caution though, this place may spoil your taste buds for lesser chocolate, but I'd say it's well worth the risk.

Cute chocolate company nestled in Findlay Market! When you go in you have a variety of treats from chocolate bars, truffles, and hot chocolate, all of which are made with some of the best tasting chocolate you can find! There are many varieties of flavors to choose from. Given the high quality product, expect to pay much more than your average candy bar. The prices range from $9-$14 a bar, but worth every penny! It's definitely worth the stop when in the area!

Absolutely delicious. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We loved being able to learn about and try different chocolates. It was a fun experience, and not just a shop.

stopped by on a rainy day because we had their chocolates before as a gift. their chocolate bar we got was great and their cookie was amazing. super great, just a bit pricy, but it's worth it. small store but it's cute and has friendly staff. you can see into the back where they make the chocolate!

Got turned onto this place by Casey at Taft Ale House and just had to stop by and try their Fahrenheit 513 bar. It's a delicious 70% dark chocolate made with a secret blend of toasted chilies and cacao beans from Peru. It was outstanding. Okay, at $9 a bar it's kind of spendy but the guy working there told me how it was made and it was definitely worth it. The only thing I regret is not buying two bars. When I held it in my hand, I felt like I had the golden ticket! #willywonka Also, when I'm referencing "it" in the sentence above, I meant the chocolate bar. Just to be clear.

My mind has officially been blown! Just walking in the door, the air is saturated with the purest chocolate odor, you can actually taste the chocolate in the air! AMAZING !!! They provide sample of all their chocolate which are made from bean to bar in-house. These folks are honest to goodness chocolatiers! They have mastered the craft of chocolate and wanting to share the gospel of cacao with the world! They have truffles as well as bars. The truffles are flavor bombs packed inside colorful chocolate jewels. If your a lover of chocolate, Maverick should be on your bucket list. (insert mic drop here)

The best chocolate! I love their truffles. These would make a wonderful gift but I just eat them myself. They have vegan options in their bars (the dark chocolate bars) and vegan truffle flavors. They are really helpful with pointing that out and offer samples of the bars as well. The peanut butter truffle is my absolute fave!

Very good chocolate but beware they are expensive!! I love how the owners go and source their own beans and come back to their little factory and make magic. I have tried a lot of their chocolates because they give out samples in the store. I was not disappointed. The owners even go to conventions to meet up with other Chocolatiers to discuss chocolate as well as take classes. The shop is very clean and the staff is always friendly. My favorite chocolates are the Prohibition Chocolate and the White Chocolate with the cocoa nibs. The Prohibition Chocolate is a mix of bourbon and smoked sea salt. It has a very smooth yet vibrant flavor that really pops. The White Chocolate is very smooth and has a very present vanilla taste. What makes this chocolate bar so good is that the back of the bar is dipped into cocoa nibs. They add a pinch of flavor and the perfect crunch! Very good! Overall, Maverick's Chocolate is very, very good high quality chocolate. However, as they say "you get what you pay for." It is $10 a bar for most chocolates including the ones listed above. I think a few are either $8 or $9 a bar. This is definitely a nice every once in awhile treat as $8-$10 a bar is pricy.

Maverick's Chocolate has THE BEST CHOCOLATE. My personally favorite has to be their Limited Edition Big Island Hawaii Bar! With all of their bats being a fair trade bar that's made from bean to bar in their Cincinnati factory, you know you're getting a quality piece of chocolate that's been fairly priced in every step of production. Chris Swedes was the sales person when I've been there the last few times at Findlay and he's very knowledgeable and great!

This store is located in the Findlay Market area, and their sign was out offering frozen hot chocolate. We just had to try it. We walked in and the overwhelming smell of chocolate permeated our clothes. It was such s deliciously rich, lovely smell. We sampled some chocolates, and I fell in love with the lavender white chocolate. We decided not to grab a bar since we had a long day ahead of us and would stop back by if we had time later. Unfortunately, we were t able to make it back by there! Sad day. We did buy a frozen hot chocolate though. It was on the bitter side. So much that drinking it was cumbersome. It's a very small cup and 3 of us couldn't even drink 1/3 of it! It sounded like a lovely idea, if only it was more frozen- think frozen icee/ daiquiri- this is served much more watery. Overall a great idea, but just fell short for us. If it wasn't for this drink, just buying a chocolate bar would have been 5 stars. We will make it back for some chocolate in the near future. Definitely worth $10 a bar. The truffles, I also have to return for the truffles.

There is great chocolate, there is amazing chocolate... theres super duper perfect chocolate, and on top of its Maverick. This chocolate store has possibly the best chocolate in the region. It has different flavors with different amounts of purity. I personally love the 75% Vietnam one but I do not think I have had any bad taste from any of their varieties. The staff, othet than friendly, can give you detailed information about each chocolate and how it is processed. Additionally, every season they have more types from near and far. As a Peruvian, I was thrilled when last summer season they had cacao beans from Peru. I love this place and I encourage you to free sample each and everyone of their chocolates as they are worth taking a bar home.

Some of the best chocolate in the area. I sympathize with Jessi about the price when one can go down any aisle of Kroger and grab a Hersey bar for a buck or two. I think you are paying for quality and supporting a local business so that is a win win for me. I have probably sampled every variety of Maverick's chocolate, and still think I like the Fahrenheit 513 the best, but I could easily be swayed to another. I love their hot chocolate and find it perfect for a cold day as I wander around in Findlay Market. Definitely grab one if you think about it. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable about the chocolate and I love watching all the blending machines churning out all kinds of chocolate. If I worked here I would burn myself out on chocolate, and I'd gain at least 10 lbs. Ha! So, save up your allowance and grab a bar or two. Treat yourself to something sweet! You deserve it.

Talk about expensive! I certainly couldn't afford to get a treat here every day. But it sure is Devine chocolate. I sampled the seasonal pumpkin chocolate and the lemon lavender white chocolate. Both were fantastic! But I left with two truffles. The peanut butter was fine, but the Hazelnut Crunch was the true star. The Hazelnut flavor was rich and beautiful. Maybe I need to request some of this chocolate for Christmas!

Wonderful shop located in Findlay Market. From the minute you enter the shop the smell of chocolate hits you and you think your in heaven. They have a great counter with samples of each of their products so you can try before you buy - and buy you will. During the colder months they do serve hot chocolate. It comes in a small cup but believe me it is more than enough due to its richness. YUM!

This was an EPIC place. The staff was super friendly, the chocolate was to die for, and I still have dreams about the brown butter cookies. I wish I had taken photos but we ate them all wayyyy too quickly. This satisfied my sweet tooth to perfection and I would love to be back. Also, the frozen hot chocolate was a perfect cold drink for the hot day and walk around Findlay Market.

Wow. I'm not sure I've had chocolate this good before. I'm ruined! This small shop in the Findlay Market area is special and worth a visit (and then continuous repeat visits to fuel those chocolate bar cravings). We sampled nearly every option in stock. Strictly because the flavor profiles were unlike anything I've had before -- rich, bold, complex. For the bars that have additional elements like lavender or salt or spicy hints, each enhances the chocolate in each bite. I'm regretting not picking up a bar of the lavender white chocolate (and will likely be shopping online v soon). I did buy a Prohibition chocolate bar and a Big Island Hawaii chocolate bar as gifts for friends. The branding is on point too and each bar has tasting notes on the back. This is 100% a must-visit if you're in the area to soak up their chocolate knowledge, taste chocolate, and buy the best bars you'll come to know.

The beau and I were bumming around Findlay Mkt on a random day during the week (Thursday) when we happened upon Maverick Chocolate Co. Chocolate? Yes, please! We entered, and oh my, oh my...that smell.....the aroma, the fragrance....., "Sir, I may just stay here the rest of my life and smell this glorious smell!" Chocolate filled the air. On the wood counter sat beautiful glass containers filled with small discs of chocolate. Behind the counter were rows of beans and chocolate. Next to the cash register (hello, impulse buy...) hot sipping chocolate, waiting to be poured into to-go cups for the cold winter's day. The gentleman behind the counter offered an education to the origin of the store / company, how the chocolate comes from a single-sourced bean, allowing for a single and unique flavour. Samples? Yes, please! With so many options, I could have tried them all, but restrained myself. After, several samples, some education, and friendly conversation, the beau and I walked away with two delicious chocolate bars which we have savored. If you're in the neighborhood, I'd highly recommend checking out Maverick.

During a recent visit to Findlay Market, we stopped in here to see what they were all about. Before this visit, my knowledge of Maverick chocolate was all through the local breweries that they work with to add chocolate to beer. So I knew they must have great product if most of the local breweries partnered with them. Upon walking in, there is a huge rush of chocolate aroma that hits you. It is almost overwhelming. The space is quite small and we eventually learned that all of the chocolate they sell is made on site by hand. Quickly, were were greeted and welcomed. I let them know that this was our first visit. The let us know all about the business and how they are different than most chocolate that we've ever had. The best part is they offer you samples of any of the chocolate bars they are currently selling. At first, I didn't think this was that important then I tried a few. It was amazing how each had their own unique flavor profile. We made a purchase and they even included an ice pack to ensure the chocolate didn't melt before getting it home. These chocolate bars are not inexpensive so be prepared for that. But know that the experience and quality of the product will make it worth the visit.

Maverick Chocolate is amazing and I'm glad it's part of our city of Cincinnati. It's one of those stand out businesses. The best smell in the world is when you walk into this place. The chocolate over takes you and YOU end up melting instead of the chocolate. Hahaha. My favorite chocolate from them is either the "Lemon Lavender White Chocolate" or the "Prohibition Milk Chocolate". Everyone else I know says the "Espresso Dark Chocolate" But...I don't like Dark Chocolate so there is that. They also during the winter have hot chocolate and now during the summer they have frozen hot chocolate. Both are delicious. The candy bars are kind of pricey, but they are totally worth it. The quality of chocolate you are buying is amazing. Also, if you're worried about buying a candy bar and not like it. You can try whatever flavors you want in the store. They let you sample whatever your heart desires. This is a must stop at Findlay Market.

Love that you could sample the various bars they had on offer, and the one with the little award ribbon and medal around its sample container is truly worth a try if you like spicy. It's an unusual spicy chocolate, because the spice really doesn't hit you until the very end. I also loved the lemon lavender in white chocolate. The truffles were all beautiful and the raspberry lemon one was a dreamy little bite. You could see the elves busily at work on the batches of chocolate and I hope they are successful and around a long time. A splurge chocolate for sure.

Yes, it is expensive. However, the chocolate is noticeably good and one of the employees (there were two working) was great about providing information about the chocolate without being pushy. They do offer free samples, which I appreciate and were really nice to give my 2 year-old an extra sample after I had already completed my purchase. Nice people and a quality product help me justify the splurge. I do wish they had some baked goods or options other than truffles and chocolate bars, but they do chocolate very well.

I walked in to buy some chocolates for my mom for her birthday, which falls on Christmas. There were two people behind the counter, and several in the back. No one greeted me. Finally, an older woman sauntered out of the back and said, "Who's next?" while looking at a woman who had walked in behind me. I piped up, "I am." Since it was the first time in the shop, I wasn't sure what sizes of boxes they had for the individual chocolates that they sold. I asked, "How many chocolates..." and before I could finish my sentence, the older shopkeeper interrupted me, "You can buy as many chocolates as you want, one, forty, or four-hundred." The woman who had tried to cut in front of me laughed uproariously. Jesus, lady, if you think that's funny, you need to get out more. But it was more than her interrupting me. It was more than her mistakenly anticipating what she thought my question would be. It was the was she said, her tone mocking and derisive. I finished my question, "How many chocolates come in a box?" She then went through the various sizes with me. I thanked her, and then left. Any shop that treats its customers like that doesn't need my money. The Maverick photo below boasts, "Enjoy good chocolate Made the way it should be" Since they have, according to them, mastered chocolate, perhaps their next project should be to master good customer service.

This a great place for some amazing quality and exotic chocolates and coffee. The place was suggested by one of the locals and turned out to be a perfect suggestion. Right next to the Findlay market, it doesn't shout out from the main street, but once you're in, you won't listen to anything else apart from the folks there. They make chocolates within in the same premises and you can see all of it - from a distance at least. Great to bring authenticity and freshness to what you're eating. The staff is great and enthusiastic. We tasted a couple of chocolates and they were great. Bought one of them and this place is certainly to be recommended to anyone who comes to Cincinnati.

They have pretty exotic flavors of chocolate that are all locally made right here in the shop. It's like being in a miniature version of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, except there are no Oompa Loompas here - the guys here are pretty tall. Most of the flavors they sell have won awards around the country, and some of them are pretty darn unique. If you're around the area, this is a must-see stop. They let you sample there special flavors of chocolate before you buy, which helps out a lot. We also got one of their hot chocolates topped off with whip cream, which was amazing! The staff here are also incredibly friendly.

If you love chocolate, I mean, who doesn't (?), then you must go here. Bucket list chocolate destination. When you open the door, you are greeted with a fresh-roasted cocoa bean smell like nowhere else. Sample some of their award-winning flavors and you will fall in love with this place. It is not cheap chocolate, but you will not find a better quality product.

Wow. When I think about my trip to Maverick Chocolate yesterday all I think is WOW. The space is small but mighty. You walk in and see a neat little counter with chocolate samples and bars. Behind that is a large wide open kitchen where you can actually see where all the magic happens. I was greeted with a smile from Paul, the owner himself. He offered me some samples. I tried the espresso chocolate (for espresso lovers, this is heaven) with Deeper Roots espresso actually pulverized into it. I also had the dark milk chocolate which I bought a bar of, and the spicy chocolate that had a little zing to it. After talking with Paul I felt like I got an entire history lesson on chocolate. I had no idea that a Hershey's bar actually only has 10% of chocolate in it. These chocolate bars are composed of 60-70% real chocolate. Now that right now should tell you the caliber of chocolate we are dealing with. It is rich and for me, it was like nothing I have ever tasted before. Paul informed me that is actually what most Americans say when they taste his chocolate simply because we settle for gas station chocolate and really have never been exposed to the "good stuff!" After all of this insight I had to ask, "Why chocolate?" He replied, "Because everyone loves Chocolate!" He then began to tell me about his travels to other countries as an engeineer and how the chocolate there was so incredible that every country he visited he would try to bring home a chocolate bar for his wife. After that she wanted more...(they always do ;) ) so he began making chocolate. His family harmoniously agreed that he had something special. He explained a little bit of the chocolate making process to me, but honestly -- I will leave that to the experts. What is more impressive is that this man left his job as an engineer to pursue his dream of making chocolate. What a story! If you do anything this weekend, take a trip to Findlay Market and visit Paul in his lovely store.

This place smells AMAZING!!! The chocolates are really good. The dark chocolates are not too butter and the lavender white chocolate sounded odd but paired really well. The frozen hot chocolate is really refreshing

I love Maverick Chocolate! Their passion and dedication to the art and craft of chocolate making shines through in their chocolate bars. My personal favorite is their line of single origin chocolate. I had the opportunity to sample them back to back, and it was so cool to taste the different nuances and unique flavors made from each regional cacao bean. It's a small, neat space, and they make their chocolate in-store. The aroma is heavenly!! The bars are on the expensive side (worth it in my opinion), so if you're broke you at least have to swing by to get free smells!

Beautiful little shop in the heart of Findlay market. They have tons of chocolate tasting samples and don't mind if you try everything! The employees are happy to talk with you about all of their products-I was really lucky to talk to one of the owners/chocolatiers, so we were there tasting for a solid half hour or more. The chocolate, most importantly, is excellent artisanal chocolate, and although it's expensive, it's well worth it!

So proud to have this local chocolate maker in Cincy. Hands down the best chocolate I have ever had (and I do try a lot). They make everything on site, responsibly source their cacao, and are so knowledgeable. Beautiful space! Hard to choose a favorite, because it is ALL great. Try the espresso, or prohibition (includes light bourbon flavoring). Then there's the award winning Fahrenheit. When you bite into that you actually experience different levels of flavor!

Just visited Maverick Chocolate Shop in Historic Findlay Market for the first time. They haven't been open long but I heard rumbling of a bean to bar shop opening locally. Upon entering there is a small space for customers that features 5 different chocolate bars that are available to taste. The staff was very courteous and walked me through each bar, allowing me to taste each one. It's really built to encourage tasting and you can also see into the kitchen where the bars are made. I decided to purchase several bars, and though expensive, I am excited to share them with friends.

I visited this chocolate store last Sunday on my vacation. This was the highlight of Findlay market for me because I love chocolate and cacao. They are extremely expensive extremely expensive yes extremely expensive. However it is very delicious it is not some thing to eat in one sitting but maybe enjoy over the course of a few days. The quality was excellent I chose the white chocolate with cacao nibs. They do give samples. Enjoy.