Sip five hot chocolates and tour the mini-factory
60-90 mins
5 hot chocolates, Factory tour
Settle in for a five-course hot chocolate tasting made with bean-to-bar, single-origin cacao crafted in the chocolate factory. Your guide introduces each drink and ends the flight with a thick drinking chocolate before a short look at production.
Only available at the Chantilly location. Hot chocolates contain dairy and this experience cannot accommodate dairy allergies. Each participant must have their own reservation; sharing is not permitted.
Full refund with 1 week notice. Reschedule up to 24 hours before booking. No refunds within 24 hours; no-shows charged full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
No. The hot chocolates are made with dairy ingredients (such as cow milk and dairy whipped cream), and this experience cannot accommodate dairy allergies.
No. Sharing is not permitted. Each participant must have their own reservation.
The tasting is recommended for adults due to the richness of the drinks. Use discretion when bringing children; it is not recommended for children under 5 years old.
4520 Daly Dr Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151
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.
It’s not just chocolate; River Sea Chocolate is a hidden gem. You can tell Krissee and Mariano actually care about what they’re doing and the personal touch goes a long way! Solid, small-batch chocolate, unique flavors, and great service. Definitely worth checking out!! There’s also exciting growth right around the corner!
James Norris
July 1, 2026
It’s not just chocolate; River Sea Chocolate is a hidden gem. You can tell Krissee and Mariano actually care about what they’re doing and the personal touch goes a long way! Solid, small-batch chocolate, unique flavors, and great service. Definitely worth checking out!! There’s also exciting growth right around the corner!
James Norris
July 1, 2026
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