By Kate Cohen
June 3, 2026
Looking for a non-theme park attraction in Orlando where you can stay cool and dry during the summer?
Look no further than The Chocolate Museum & Café on International Drive (I-Drive), a family-owned love letter to all things chocolate.
The Chocolate Museum & Café is the perfect place to spend a morning or an afternoon in Orlando.
Not only is it blissfully air conditioned (chocolate and Orlando heat are not the most compatible, after all), it’s also a wonderful destination to learn all about this iconic global delicacy.
Pop in to try a selection of their stunning chocolate truffles made in-house, arranged like colorful gemstones on display.
Treat yourself to lunch at the café, making sure you save plenty of room for dessert.
Or, better yet, take the museum tour to learn about chocolate’s history and its journey from the rainforest to your table.
Here’s a look at the different ways you can enjoy a day at Chocolate Museum & Café in Orlando.
Key Takeaways
The Museum Tour
Touring the museum is the best way to learn about the history and production of chocolate.
After handing over your Golden Ticket, you’ll be warmly welcomed into a room showcasing a variety of international chocolate bars, some of which date back to the 1800’s.
Then, you’ll be escorted into a space resembling the tropical rainforests where you can find evergreen cacao trees growing.
Take a seat and enjoy a short video highlighting the process of growing and harvesting cacao, setting you up to better understand the origins of chocolate.
After the video, you’ll experience a hands-on exploration of cacao, including various species, the anatomy of a cacao pod, and the processing required to turn cacao into cocoa.
Learn about chocolate’s Mexican origins and how it played an integral part in the lives of historical figures like Montezuma, Cortes, the French monarchy, and beyond.
Marvel at vintage production equipment and learn about how chocolate transforms into the delicious treat you know and love.
The next stop on the tour is an exhibit of marvelous chocolate sculptures made specifically for the museum by renowned chocolatiers.
Take in the sights of some of the world’s most spectacular landmarks, each meticulously carved from chocolate.
Your tour ends with a tasting beside windows looking into the onsite chocolate processing facilities, where you might catch a glimpse of the museum’s in-house chocolatier in action.
The tasting showcases a variety of chocolates produced around the world, many of which are infused with innovative flavor combinations and premium ingredients.
When your tour concludes, you’ll be welcomed back into the storefront where you can find all the chocolates you’ve just tasted available for purchase (and dozens of others worth savoring, too).
The Café
Whether you’re taking the museum tour or just looking for something delicious to eat, the Chocolate Museum Café is a must-try.
First, perk up with a caffeinated beverage (iced or hot).
Of course, they also have a selection of hot chocolate and drinking chocolates that are a dreamy way to satisfy any chocolate craving.
For a savory option, try one of their paninis, made with fresh ingredients and griddled to perfection, or a cheese platter perfect for nibbling.
Then, satisfy your sweet tooth with a treat like the unctuous chocolate fondue served with a variety of classic dipping options.
The wine and chocolate pairing offers three pours of unique wines selected to pair with an assortment of artisan house-made chocolate truffles that almost look too good to eat (and taste even better).
Before you head home, be sure to peruse their impressive assortment of chocolate bars, some of which have been imported from around the world.
A box of chocolates from The Chocolate Museum & Café makes an excellent souvenir of your trip to Orlando – that is, if you can resist temptation and it makes it back home at all.
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