Oban Chocolate Company — Restaurant in Scotland

This was our first ever trip to Oban (despite being Scottish my whole life... I haven't always lived here) and it was a lovely town overall.

We popped into the Oban Chocolate Company to grab an ice-cream for the walk back, but ended up getting chocolates instead as the ice-cream flavour choice was limited at our visit (which could purely be a stock issue). Another reason we popped in here was because it was dog-friendly.

The chocolates we bought were really nice and we enjoyed them with a cup of tea when we got home later that night. The flavours were just right, not overpowering, and the temper (snap) of the chocolate was excellent. What more can you ask for?

There is a selection of prints and original artwork by Helen MacKenchnie (wee_adventure_art) which caught our eye, and I very nearly bought one, but being a print I'm going to find the artist and see if the original is available. This is just personal preference.

I do have to add, being big tea drinkers we looked at the mugs for sale (as they appeared possibly local stoneware) but a quick flip over revealed "made in china" which was a bit disappointing and so they were left.

For me, I'm expecting local items (like the chocolate and art) from places like this and had the mugs been from a local producer (I know there's one in Lochgilphead, because I tried to make my own there) then we would have likely bought them.

Overall, a nice shop / cafe with great chocolates, dog-friendly and right on the shore front. When we're next in Oban we'll definitely pick up more...

Was super excited about returning here after loving it when I visited around 5 years ago. When I walked in there were no other customers waiting to be served. I wasn't greeted by the girl behind the counter but that didn't bother me. I looked at the cakes etc and then made my way to the till. Two ladies walked in and stood behind me and the girl proceeded to ask them for their order even though I was clearly there first. The customers noticed this and asked if I had been served to which I replied no but it was okay for them to go in front of me. I went behind the ladies and waited. While I was waiting two boys walked in and stood at the other side of the till. The girl serving said she would be with me soon. After serving the two ladies she then turned to the two boys and asked for their order. I honestly couldn't believe it. By this point I had been in there for 15 minutes and she had clearly seen me and told me she would be with me soon. I said 'I'm standing right here!' as I just couldn't believe that she had done this twice to me. I then left the shop and went to another place where I was actually seen and served. Shame as I had a great experience the first time round. Definitely won't be trying it again on...

RELAXING/ ROMANTIC AMBIANCE, DELICIOUS BEVERAGES/ FOOD & AMAZING COLLECTION OF CHOCOLATES!

AMBIANCE: We passed by this romantic cute little store during our walk around the harbor and we had to try this. I was very impressed with their chip decor full of various quirky slogans and whole theme was to motivate people to talk to each other and just enjoy the bliss. The sitting area is very spacious and full of huge soft couches which make it very inviting and adding to the whole theme! The chocolate shop was full of various flavors and gift boxes making them perfect for souvenirs.

SERVICE, FOOD AND DRINK: You have to order at the booth. The servers were very friendly and explain you various options they have. We ordered dark hot chocolate which was made to perfection and that choco Turtle taking a dip in the cocoa was amusing to watch. We ordered spice tea which was perfectly brewed and that was accompanied by Warm waffle platter with dark and milk chocolate,fresh fruit, cream and strawberry macrons! We also bougth three different chocolate bar combo as a souvenir. Everything came out perfect and we enjoyed every bit of our time at the cafe!

I would highly recommend trying...