Sweet Cascades Chocolatier — Local services in Columbia

The chocolate here is made in their Old Ellicott City store that has been around since 2005, but it's great to have a satellite location right off 29 and 108. Turn into the lot just after Wendy's and you can't miss the big "CHOCOLATE" signs on the corner of the building above the shop. Inside, the store is pretty simple with a few cases to display the chocolates and some seasonal display items to grab and go. There's not a ton of room to move around so you may have to wait to see the goods if you have a large group or if others are already ahead of you, but it was empty when I visited in the evening. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful with recommendations of their most popular items. They've good a good assortment of truffles, bark, and chocolate-dipped goodies, but they do not make fudge here. The chocolate is great quality and taste, and my kids loved the themed chocolate horse and Thomas the Train. I look forward to visiting again and trying more of...

Found this place purely by accident, driving by. The CHOCOLATE sign was like a beacon! The breathtaking aroma when you enter the store is just the beginning. Delectable, carefully-crafted chocolate treasures are carefully wrapped to go by kind and welcoming personnel. Pro tip: if you’re planning to take any chocolates to go, get them wrapped up! The wrapping is very pretty and it will keep you from giving into...

I absolutely love the variety and quality of the chocolates at Sweet Cascades Chocolatier! I can't recommend this place highly enough. You are guaranteed to find something you'll like, the owner is very friendly and helpful. I've never seen such creativity in chocolate recipes and they're all executed beautifully and...