If you’re a chocolate lover, you’re in the right place – and if you’ve ever wondered what flavours Yorkshire can’t get enough of, the results might surprise you!
Our experts have been crunching the numbers and have unwrapped the county’s most popular chocolate flavours – and while milk chocolate leads the way, it’s the rest of the top 20 that’s really got people talking.
Salted caramel claims the number two spot, with flavours like coffee, banoffee, and even lime sea salt ranking among the favourites. Other bold choices like rhubarb, raspberry rose, and gin and tonic prove that Yorkshire’s chocolate tastes are as creative as they are delicious.
Here’s the official top 20:
- Milk
- Salted caramel
- Coffee (dark)
- Dark
- Banoffee
- White
- Honey
- Mint (dark)
- Lime sea salt
- Raspberry rose
- Lemon sherbet
- Passionfruit and coconut (dark)
- Orange (dark)
- Gin and blood orange
- Orange blossom (dark)
- Gin and tonic
- Gin and raspberry
- Salted caramel (oatmilk)
- Gin and rhubarb
- Rhubarb
With flavour trends changing fast – salted caramel is up 12% and coffee chocolate by 11% – it’s clear that Yorkshire is embracing both tradition and innovation when it comes to its sweet tooth.
You can shop for some of our most popular flavours – and some more unusual varieties – in our Online Shop.
And what if you want to discover the stories behind York’s chocolate heritage? Join a Classic Guided Tour, where you’ll explore the origins of chocolate, uncover tales of the city’s sweet past, and sample a variety of treats along the way. You’ll even get the chance to see expert chocolatiers in action and try your hand at making your own!
Whether you’re a first-time guest or returning to stock up on your favourites, there’s always something new (and delicious) to discover.
