Founded by Krissee and Mariano D’Aguiar, River-Sea Chocolates brings the spirit of the Amazon to the Washington DC area’s largest bean-to-bar factory. Every bar begins with cacao sourced directly from small growers and, whenever p...
Founded by Krissee and Mariano D’Aguiar, River-Sea Chocolates brings the spirit of the Amazon to the Washington DC area’s largest bean-to-bar factory. Every bar begins with cacao sourced directly from small growers and, whenever p...
This is a standout local chocolate shop with a near-perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, and the tasting experiences seem to be the real draw. Staff members like Melissa, Danielle, and Dave come up repeatedly, praised for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The chocolate and wine pairing and hot chocolate tastings are clear crowd favorites, with guests learning about the sourcing and production process along the way. Beyond the tastings, the shop itself is worth a stop for truffles, artisan chocolate bars, and specialty drinks like the Thai iced tea hot chocolate. Prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and the selection spans single-origin bars from multiple countries. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times a year, which says a lot about the consistency here.
I highly recommend visiting and taking a tour. We have done both their chocolate tasting tour as well as their chocolate and wine pairing with Natasha. She was very knowledgeable and personable. This company has strong sustainability and eco-friendly policies. The chocolates are unique and delicious. Aside from their single origin and unique chocolate bars, they also have gourmet chocolates, a variety of chocolate iced teas, hot chocolates as well as gelato. Their inventory changes often and is worth a visit. I highly recommend.
Maryann
August 12, 2026
I highly recommend visiting and taking a tour. We have done both their chocolate tasting tour as well as their chocolate and wine pairing with Natasha. She was very knowledgeable and personable. This company has strong sustainability and eco-friendly policies. The chocolates are unique and delicious. Aside from their single origin and unique chocolate bars, they also have gourmet chocolates, a variety of chocolate iced teas, hot chocolates as well as gelato. Their inventory changes often and is worth a visit. I highly recommend.
Maryann
August 12, 2026