Taste five single-origin chocolates and learn the bean-to-bar process
45–60 mins
Chocolate tasting, Factory tour
Explore the world of craft chocolate at River-Sea. Sample a curated flight and dive into the bean-to-bar process on a guided experience.
Only available at the Chantilly location. Recommended for adults; use discretion with children 12 and under. Chocolate substitutions are available for allergies; note any to nuts, dairy, coconut, fruits, or spices.
Full refund with 1 week notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduling permitted up to 24 hours before the booking. No changes or refunds less than 24 hours before the booking. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Bring a water bottle to clear your palate between chocolate tastings. A water fountain is available on site.
Yes. Chocolate substitutions are allowed for allergies or dietary restrictions. Tell the team if anyone in your group has allergies, especially to nuts, dairy, coconut, fruits (strawberry, raspberry, etc.), or spices (cinnamon, etc.).
The experience is recommended for adults. Use discretion when bringing children 12 and under; for a kid-oriented experience, choose “Bean-yo-Bar for Kids.”
4520 Daly Dr Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151, United States
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.
Absolutely incredible experience. Had a hot chocolate tasting and the people working there are very friendly and passionate about their chocolate. I got to learn a lot amd taste some lovely chocolate beverages made in a variety of ways!
Summer Abel
May 19, 2026
Absolutely incredible experience. Had a hot chocolate tasting and the people working there are very friendly and passionate about their chocolate. I got to learn a lot amd taste some lovely chocolate beverages made in a variety of ways!
Summer Abel
May 19, 2026