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Evaluating 330 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the chocolate, often describing it as rich, delicious, and made with high-quality ingredients. Many highlight the unique and well-thought-out flavor combinations, which stand out from other chocolate makers. The packaging is frequently mentioned as superb, aesthetically pleasing, and adding to the overall special experience. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the product's value, feeling that the high price did not always align with the perceived quality or size of the bars. A few other people also felt that certain bars were overly sweet, lacked specific elements as advertised, or had issues with packaging integrity upon arrival.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous chocolate, so rich and creamy it lasted for two weeks, no way could I eat a lot in one go. Would definitely recommend, the design on the chocolate and the packaging were also superb. 🤩🤩

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The chocolate they make is amazing and scruptions and all good things. You will not regret buying their chocolate and its sustainable and ethical too which is an added bonus. The only thing i wish wo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have tried the creme brûlée which was gorgeous. The baklava inspired also delicious you make the best toffee/caramel. The baklavaty collab was nice my only issue is I like my chocolate from the frid... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I stupidly placed two orders a few hours apart and then emailed to combine the orders. Krystyna was super helpful, even when there was an issue with some of the chocolate bars not arriving all at... See more

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The Chocolate Smiths, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, create handmade chocolate with the fun left in! Check out their signature range of Bizarre chocolate bars, as well as their limited edition chocolatey products! Great for gifts and perfect for a treat!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best chocolate!

The best chocolate!! The flavours are amazing and the fillings are just next level.

8 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re thrilled you loved the flavours and fillings — that’s wonderful to hear. 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not your run of the mill, Boring chocolate.

The whole experience is a delight on the senses. I have been buying their chocolate for years now. I get the same excitement today as the first bar I ever bought when their business exploded. Yes you are paying more than other brands, but this isn’t a regular bar of boring store bought chocolate. It’s a whole handmade experience and each carefully thought out bar is like a special treat or reward for yourself and is 100% worth the cost. With all their unique flavours and the genius idea of collaboration bars. You simply have to try them.

8 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and loyal review! 😊 We’re absolutely delighted to hear you still get that same excitement — that really means the world to us. So glad you enjoy the whole experience and our collaboration bars too. 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I promise you it’s worth the order

Incredible chocolate, innovative & addictive textures & flavour combinations & stunning packaging design too.. 10/10 all year long

8 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re thrilled you love the flavours, textures and packaging — 10/10 all year long means a lot to us! 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazingly tasty chocolate

Amazingly tasty chocolate, great team. Can recommend so hard. The flavours they come up with are really interesting and delicious.

8 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the chocolate and our flavours — your recommendation means a lot to us! 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Enchanting chocolate bar

This is an amazing chocolate bar, well worth the wait.

6 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted you feel it was worth the wait — that means a lot to us. 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time buyer

First time buyer. Wanted new delicious treat for Easter. They raved about it. Their new favorite

6 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted your first experience was a hit — so lovely to hear it’s become a new favourite. 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an amazing product

Such an amazing product! The packaging was so exciting and the chocolate was delicious 😋

6 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed both the chocolate and the packaging — that’s lovely to hear. 🍫✨

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So disappointing.

After waiting almost a year to be able to order a chocolate bar, I was shocked by the thin bar of chocolate that arrived and for the price as well. I appreciate they are hand made and the overheads are high but this chocolate was so so sweet, it was not enjoyable and even the kids did not like it and they are human dustbins. Just not for me. But amazing company.

6 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you for giving us a try and for sharing your honest feedback. 😊

We’re really sorry to hear this one wasn’t to your taste and that the sweetness and size didn’t meet your expectations — we completely understand how disappointing that must have been, especially after waiting so long.

We do really appreciate your kind words about the company, and your feedback is genuinely helpful for us moving forward. 🍫

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fantastic chocolate but limited availability

I’m very particular about my chocolate - I tend to buy high quality Belgian from Neuhaus but over the last year I’ve tried a range products from small online bespoke chocolate makers .
I ordered the baklava inspired and the pistachio cannoli bars from The Chocolate Smiths three weeks ago . Firstly I love the quirky packaging , it feels unique and fun. I like that the wrappers are good quality as it reflects attention to detail and makes the product feel more luxurious .
The pistachio cannoli was a mix of dark chocolate and milk chocolate . It was filled with a delicious pistachio paste and crispy feuilletine and studded with crunchy pistachio pieces . As other reviewers have said , the bar was very sweet , but that sweetness was offset by the layer of dark chocolate underneath . It tasted delicious , had a fabulous mouth feel and clearly used high quality ingredients .
The baklava inspired bar was a mix of caramelised white chocolate and milk chocolate and was filled with a delicious honey and cinnamon caramel and tiny pieces of sugary caramelised nuts. It was utterly divine ! Both bars weighed around 140g and were chunkier than I’d expected which was a bonus . The quality of the chocolate and the filling was 5* - exceptional .
So why only 4 stars ? Two things really - I saw the baklava inspired having seen one of The Chocolate Smiths promo videos online . However , it was only after I’d placed my order that I realised I hadn’t actually ordered the bar I wanted - I hadn’t realised there were two different baklava bars and I don’t think the website clearly advertised that it was the collab one that was stuffed with actual baklava not the 140g one . I really do think there should be a clear distinction made between the two as I was initially disappointed that I wasn’t going to get the bar I specifically wanted. And while yes, the baklava inspired one turned out to be delicious, it wasn’t what I thought I’d ordered .
Secondly - I admit I’m impatient . I ordered the chocolate on 17th March and it arrived on April 1st. The website did say it was very busy due to Easter orders and it did clearly specify that chocolate would take 10-12 (working) days to be dispatched . I did email to ask about the progress of my order and received a quick reply which was good . However , I do think having to pay almost £5 for 48hr tracked delivery was somewhat excessive considering the delay in getting the chocolate. Other companies I order from discount postage or even provide free postage for orders over a certain amount . I do think this should have been offered as a goodwill gesture considering how much time it took from ordering to actually getting the chocolate .
And finally , I can not fault the quality of the chocolate I received, it’s utterly delicious and I appreciated that it was handcrafted and beautifully presented . However I’d tried several times to buy bars online and was frustrated by the lack of availability . If demand consistently outweighs availability then this is an issue which needs addressing . I’m not sure the frustration of trying to buy unavailable products is actually worth the hassle . Would I want to buy more bars ? Absolutely! Am I going to fanny around trying my luck visiting a store that doesn’t have the stock available to buy? No not really . I really did find the ordering process incredibly frustrating and it’s for that reason I probably won’t be a repeat customer. It’s worth mentioning that I also buy from another online chocolate store which also offers handmade products . I have never waited more than a week for chocolate to arrive , the last time I ordered I received the whole of my order 3 days after buying online and postage ( which was also 48 hr tracked) was free due to the amount of money I’d spent . I’ve been a repeat customer for the past 6 months and often order twice a month, products are readily available and always exceptional .
To conclude ; The Chocolate Smiths products are absolutely delicious and, in my opinion, worth spending a little extra to get such high quality . I’m not sure the ‘sold out’ online is a sales gimmick or an attempt to suggest exclusivity but as a customer I’m not prepared to chase products that aren’t available - it’s not worth the frustration .

1 April 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review — we really do appreciate you taking the time to share this. 😊

We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed both bars, especially the flavours, textures and overall quality — that means a great deal to our small team. 🍫✨

We’re also very grateful for your honest feedback. You’ve made some really valid points regarding the distinction between the baklava bars, and we completely understand how that could be confusing — it’s something we’ll be reviewing to make clearer.

In terms of dispatch times and postage, you’re absolutely right that delays can feel frustrating, especially when paying for delivery. During particularly busy periods (like Easter), we do experience a surge in orders as everything is handmade by a small team, but we completely understand your perspective and will take this on board.

Availability is another area we know can be challenging — we produce in small batches to maintain quality, but we do recognise how frustrating it can be when items sell out quickly, and it’s something we’re continually working to improve.

We’re really pleased you felt the quality justified the product itself, and we’re genuinely sorry that the overall ordering experience fell short for you. Thank you again for your honesty — feedback like this is incredibly valuable to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Died and gone to heaven!

The quality of the chocolate is unbelievable, in all my 78 years I’ve never tasted anything like this! I know it is expensive but worth every penny. Just wish they wouldn’t use Royal Mail for delivery as they are so unreliable.

6 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! 😊 We’re truly honoured to hear that — it means a great deal to our team.

We really appreciate your feedback on delivery as well and will certainly take that on board. 🍫✨

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have emailed twice to inform them…

I have emailed twice to inform them there is a problem with their postage recognizing Guernsey as in America and not UK didn’t even get a reply !!
Therefore cannot order and when paying so much to try their products I at least expect this problem to be sorted by IT specialist!
This has now been resolved and I was able to order
Thankyou

7 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much for your patience, and we’re really sorry for the frustration caused. 😊

We did attempt to reply, but unfortunately our responses were bouncing back due to a temporary email issue on our side, which has now been resolved. We’d really appreciate it if you could get back in touch so we can look into the Guernsey postage issue properly and help you place your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had bars and eggs and enjoyed…

I’ve had bars and eggs and enjoyed every single one,the tea cake egg omg I could have eaten 5 more lol but unfortunately little expensive 🤣
the chocolate is top notch and the fillings are heaven!!!! Wish the shop was closer but then again my waist line doesn’t 😅

24 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted you’ve enjoyed everything — and the Tea Cake egg is definitely a dangerous one! 😄🍫 So glad you love the chocolate and fillings… your waistline might be grateful we’re not closer!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a easter egg and chocolate…

I ordered a easter egg and chocolate bar they sent me the eastet egg without the chocolate bar i email them to let them know i didnt have my whole order they never replayed had to send 3 emails and contact them on ig they later got back to me on ig and sent me the wrong chocolate bar tryed emailing again havent got back to me would never buy from them again

24 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we’re really sorry for the experience you’ve had. 😊

We did have a temporary issue with our emails where replies were unfortunately bouncing back, which may explain the lack of response. That has now been resolved. We’re also sorry for the mix-up with your order — that’s certainly not the standard we aim for.

Please do get back in touch with us and we’ll make this right for you as quickly as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Handcrafted Perfection in Every Order

The eggs and custom pieces from The Chocolate Smiths are honestly some of the best treats you can get. You can really tell how much time, care, and effort goes into everything they create.

Every order arrives to such a high standard and makes you feel genuinely special when you open it. They absolutely smash it every single time.

Definitely worth waiting for the drop days if you want something truly unique and special 🍫✨

19 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! 😊 We’re absolutely delighted you enjoy the eggs and custom pieces — it means a lot to hear the care and effort comes through. So glad each order feels special when it arrives. 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Baklavity is so good.

I bought this baklava chocolate after seeing it on Facebook thinking it's just a fad. Omg this chocolate is amazing, so nice. Well worth it, first time ever sat on a website waiting for restock

9 March 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted you gave it a try — and even happier it won you over! It means a lot to hear you were waiting for the restock. 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Run! Don’t walk and get your hands on some of the best chocolate from a local business!

OMG, they hands down are the best chocolates I’ve had in a long time, so much so, I’ve spend a small fortune (more than I’ve ever spent in chocolate in 2 months since I first discovered The Chocolate Smiths!) on a selection of their bars and eggs! No regrets, life time on the hips but it’s worth it!

Waiting for the Baklavity Collab bar to arrive; I’m pretty sure I’m gonna inhale it when it gets here! 🤣🤣

3 February 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much for such an amazing review! 😊 We’re absolutely delighted you’ve been enjoying the chocolate (and building quite the collection!). We hope you love the Baklavaty bar when it arrives — try not to inhale it too quickly! 🍫🤣

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Despite the chocolate being bought from…

Despite the chocolate being bought from the yumble sale it was in perfect condition and tastes amazing

2 February 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re delighted it arrived in perfect condition and that you enjoyed it — a Yumble bargain that still tastes amazing is always a win! 🍫✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE BEST chocolate

THE BEST chocolate, amazing tastes, quality and packaging. Outstanding all around.

2 February 2026
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Reply from The Chocolate Smiths

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re absolutely delighted you enjoyed the chocolate, flavours and packaging — that means a lot to our team. 🍫✨

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