Origins Chocolate Bar

07/26/2026

Possibly our new best friend. From the magical kitchen of Arcelia Gallardo at Mission Chocolate - a rich, roasty 70% dark chocolate studded with lightly candied guava. Beautiful balance, as always. Maybe your new bestie too. Downtown New West Business Improvement Association

07/25/2026

See you tomorrow at 10 am!

07/23/2026

Work is done for the day now, resuming tomorrow morning. In the interest of safely we’ll stay closed until the job is finished - check here for updates!

07/23/2026

Major fixing today - I’m heading out to work in a coffee shop for a bit, will post again when I have an update!

06/30/2026

06/19/2026

Direct from Manitoulin Island, ON in record time, our shelves are full of superb chocolate from Lisabeth Flanagan at Finnia Chocolate & Cacao - Canadian Maple 80%, Madagascar 70%, Mexico 70%, Buttermilk 48%, and our favourite trio of delights: Fire & Ice (white chocolate with cayenne and peppercorns), Manitoulin Mint (white with a variety of home-grown mint varieties), and The Sweet and Salty Canadian, a bar after our own hearts (dark chocolate with sea salt and maple sugar flakes). Yummmmmm…

06/16/2026

For the really excellent teacher. The one who helped your child get through their exams. The one who eased your child’s transition from middle school to high school, or from home to kindergarten. The one you and your child will both remember. Handmade bonbons from Cocoaro Craft Chocolate - vegan, free of nuts, gluten, and soy, and just delicious. Made with care, for people who care.

06/16/2026

Friends, two important chocolate events are upon us: Fathers Day, and the end of the school year (aka Teacher Gifts). We’ve got you covered … in chocolate. Zotter Chocolates Canada Whisky (Best Dad), Waffle Brittle (Congrats), Almond Hazelnut Praline (For You). Cocoaro Craft Chocolate Kokoa Kamili, Tanzania 70% (best seller), Fjåk Chocolate Brunost / Brown Cheese (best seller), Cyn Old School Dark and Old School Milk (customer obsessions), Chocolarder Lightbulb Dark + IPA (popping ale candy) … just a few ideas …

06/11/2026

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Learn about transforming cacao beans into chocolate!

I am offering the Basics of Chocolate Making class again on June 20 at 5:30 at the New West shop!

In this session, you will learn about different cacao, sort some beans roast, winnow and hand grind them into your very own chocolate. Also, we will taste and discuss different chocolate ingredients and qualities.

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06/08/2026

We love doing private tastings. This intrepid group chose the Wild & Wonderful tasting so we curated a range of excellent chocolate bars from unusual to unexpected to unimaginable, every one delicious. Good times.