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Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co
1628 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
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Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co
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Le
Review №1

This is fantastic chocolate place for the chocolate fans like i am. Quality is just top notch!!! Great ingredients (only beans and brown sugar and that’s it). A bit pricey, but it is worth it for sure! And the packaging is just incredible! Love it!!!

Ry
Review №2

Had a fantastic experience on a Saturday tour. Just $5/person on the weekends and includes a tasting. It’s best to reserve your spot online. They create some truly unique flavors and textures. The chocolate itself is a bit of a novelty to purchase, but the tour is a great value.

De
Review №3

Amazing and so is the owner!!! Great experience overall!! A must stop when visiting the area.

Je
Review №4

$5 each for a tour. Worth it! Our guide was super nice! Was great at explaining how they made it from bean to bar. You walk out with a better appreciation of how its all done. You also get samples of the chocolate, which were all unusual but tasted great! A must stop!!!

Of
Review №5

Amazing little place. We had happened upon this place through a subreddit and saw that it was only $5 a tour. Why not?We’re so glad we did! The tour was well worth the small price as well as learning about how chocolate is made.As far as the chocolate goes, this is completely different from anything I’ve ever had! I highly recommend even sampling the chocolate if you ever happen upon this place.

Jo
Review №6

On my last day in Nashville, I took a quick tour at Olive & Sinclair. The tour is only $5 and takes about an hour. Its a must do if you have time to squeeze it in. They give you plenty of samples during the tour... All the more to get you addicted so you buy their chocolate at the end of tour. Worked on me, lol.My favorites were the Bourbon Nib Brittle, Smoked Nib Brittle, and Buttermilk White Chocolate. I dont even like white chocolate so that says a lot that it was one of my favorites.The staff is great, super friendly and you learn a lot during the tour. Quite impressed that they still make chocolate in this store versus an extremely large factory.

di
Review №7

My second visit, theyre a cool bunch. Love the unique chocolate and caramel chews there. Their chocolate tour is a fun one!

Ma
Review №8

This is a small shop near the Five Points District. It is a combined retail and production facility. The facility itself is a newly remodeled older building. The staff was nice, knowledge, and helpful. The had samples available of the different products to try, and everyone was amazing!!

Mi
Review №9

Nice location. Chocolate was very good. Many samples to try and the gentleman working there was very nice. Will cost you a few bucks but worth the stop.

Al
Review №10

I recommend taking the tour. It was very interesting and provided some very tasty samples.

Je
Review №11

Great little tour very informative and lots of samples. Amazing local chocolate and confections.

Ga
Review №12

This is a great gift for family and friends. I can’t say I love all of there crazy flavors but I do love the fact that they experiment. It can be a bit hit or miss but they are very open to letting you try until you find what works best for you

St
Review №13

Their chocolate has quickly and easily become my absolute favorite! It’s amazing that it only has two ingredients and is made in a hundred and fifteen year old stone grinder. If you are there on a Saturday, go on a tour to see how they make it! You won’t be sad about a visit here!

No
Review №14

I went here with some friends to do a $5 dollar tour. The tour is worth the $5 just for trying the gourmet samples. It is a small operation that works with other small businesses for their final product. On top of the tastings, the tour gets you $5 off a purchase of I think $30 so if you make a purchase you basically get your money back. Obviously the products are expensive, but the quality is good. It is important to me to spend money on local business and business that supports fair trade practices. If buying products isnt in your budget, the $5 tour is a fun and very cheap way to learn about something new (how they make chocolate) and of course try some gourmet goodies. The duck fat caramels are bomb!

Je
Review №15

I cannot rave about this place enough. I havent had anything from them that is not delicious. My favorites are the coffee chocolate bar and the duck fat caramels!! Super cute building and love you can see the process. Staff are friendly and knowledgable.Access information: Street parking is amble and there is also an accessible parking space at the delicious cafe diagonal. No stairs to enter, spacious and open on the inside.

ti
Review №16

This locally run small town establishment is amazing. Please visit. I did and I loved it. FYI the duck fat carmels are so good. My new favorite. Oh and the chocolates are amazing. The smells well yum. A must visit when in Nashville. Small and totally worth it

La
Review №17

Great candy 🍬

Bi
Review №18

Wow... just Wow!Off the charts delicious house made chocolate. Located in a little old building in Nashville’s hip Eastside, they are a retail shop and factory all in one. They offer tours of exactly how they make their unique confectionary offerings like ... Duck Fat Caramel, Chocolate aged in Bourbon Barrels and an amazing thing called Chocuterie (think of a salami roll that is made of chocolate & dried strawberries).I Love their “Seersucker” line of sea salt dark chocolate, cherry cordials and salted bourbon caramel. The packaging is creative, old school design that make for great gifts. We took some of the Chocuterie to the beach this past summer and it was a big hit.Awesome friendly staff and really cool place located right in the neighborhood. You can shop on line, but you really need to do yourself a favor and Check it out in person.

Ty
Review №19

The tour was great. The tour guide​ was very entertaining and informative. There were samples throughout the entire chocolate making process. When first arriving, the place seems old and small, almost like a house, but its worth taking a look inside. The tour is well worth the cost. Buy the Smokey Nib Brittle. Its amazing. 5/5 would recommend

Je
Review №20

Great little factory. Great history. Tour is very quick and very short on samples. Tour guide was nice and very knowledgeable. We didnt realize that this particular chocolate factory didnt do normal sweet chocolate. My wife didnt care for their type of chocolate. But thats all our fault. We should have looked into that. Most people really love their product. Their chocolate is unique in a very cookie cutter industry. Great packaging design on their products. Prices are high. More than we were willing to spend.

Sa
Review №21

This amazing little gem has some of the best chocolate Ive ever had. If youre in town on a Saturday I highly HIGHLY recommend the tour of their small factory. Its only $5 a person, but you have to order tickets in advance. The staff is a small crew of mighty chocolate makers, who absolutely love what they do, and telling you the history of their product. Even if I dont go on a tour again, Ill definitely be back for more chocolate, also on the lookout for it here at home!

Te
Review №22

We were just passing through Nashville and had a day to check things out. I had previously seen mention of the place elsewhere, so I thought it worth a try. If you are looking for unique chocolate combinations that are not sickeningly sweet, then this is the option for you. I dare say that I tried almost everything they had. My favorites were the SMOKED NIB BRITTLE, DUCK FAT CARAMELS, and the CHERRY BOMBS. I wouldve like to have tried the Sea Salt & Vinegar Caramels, but they had none to try when I was in.If you are looking for a great gift for the dark chocolate lover in your life, check out their website, as they have gift packs and samplers.

Ho
Review №23

Love Olive & Sinclair! I have been on the tour a few times and its such a unique place to see. Their dedication to their craft is shown in the fantastic attitudes that they share each time we have visited. Delicious sweets made by wonderful people!

Li
Review №24

Sweet staff and goodies! Great ideas for presents. One size will fit all!

Ja
Review №25

They have amazing chocolate. If youre anything like me and you love dark chocolate this the spot for you. I went on a tour of the place it smelled heavenly. I really love that you can try the chocolate before committing to the bar. The sea salt and pepper bar sounds odds but trust me its good stuff.

Th
Review №26

Took a tour a few days ago and it was so worth it! I went to Hersey not to long ago and was super disappointed as we did not actually enter any factory, and this is just the opposite. It was very informative and fun. Only complaints are the tour was a bit crowded, and I also just dont personally like dark chocolate so most of the taste tests ended with a bad taste in my mouth. Regardless, if you have even a remote interest in chocolate-making come here and get a tour!

Al
Review №27

We love chocolate and try all the local places but this one was not a winner for us. Its a really cool place and I wanted to like it but didnt find any of the samples very appetizing. The bourbon bombs were very tasty and I picked some up, but overall very pricey.

Me
Review №28

Perhaps tastes are regional? Nashville friends were excited to share these chocolates with me because I am a complete chocoholic. I was primed to love them. However, I was disappointed. I tried 4 different bars, and seriously had to spit them all out, except the white chocolate which I was at least able to swallow. The texture is waxy and hard, and the predominant taste of the chocolate bars was bitter! Sorry. Seattle Chocolates remains my favorite.

Da
Review №29

Awesome chocolate factory in East Nashville. Hidden in the fatherland neighborhood, this artisan chocolate shop offers several varieties of chocolate bars as well as brittle and unique caramels. They offer tours on Saturdays which is definitely worth the 5 bucks. If your looking for hand crafted artisan chocolate then this is the place. My favorite is the sea salt bar.

Ni
Review №30

The bar was set extremely high for this place. I am from Birmingham and had watched Unique Sweets where this chocolate company was featured. They BLEW AWAY my expectations. We walk in and the staff was very friendly and welcomed us like friends. We got a variety of chocolate, caramels and their chocolate and cherry filled confections. I am Thankful you can order to their chocolate online and have it delivered to Birmingham. If you come to Nashville or live here, you absolutely HAVE to visit Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Company. I truly appreciate the staffs customer service.

Da
Review №31

Great experience! Learned alot I had no idea about cocoa beans & process. Really recommend anyone going to check it out. Bourbon chocolate was my fav-

Br
Review №32

You want to visit a true Willy Wonka style place. Then go here. Truly some of the best chocolates and confections I have ever had. The team is wonderful and you wont leave empty handed.

Sh
Review №33

The tour guide was super informative and entertaining! The samples were delicious! Cant wait to come back and try the peppermint bark this winter!

Ry
Review №34

Awesome chocolate and awesome people! Tour was very cool and we got to taste all the types of chocolate that they make.

Ji
Review №35

This bean to bar chocolate shop is a really interesting fun tour. It walks you through the process & you take samples along the way. I recommend the bourbon nib brittle and salted caramel bourbon muzzle loaders.

Ni
Review №36

I highly recommend taking a tour of Olive and Sinclair! The man who did our tour was very knowledgeable and seemed to be very enthusiastic about his job and the chocolate making experience in general. Plus the chocolate is delicious

Ma
Review №37

Wonderful local chocolatier, in an antique-decor shop. They offer tours on Saturdays, which I highly recommend! The staff is very friendly and courteous and can help you find just the right flavor profile, and there are plenty of gift options.

An
Review №38

Great place to visit. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend taking the tour. These people love chocolate and it shows in their attention to detail and their passion for the product.

Ly
Review №39

Had such a fun time on the tour with my children. Will do again. The smoked chocolate was really good, in fact all was way above any normal chocolate. You can tell they really take pride in what they do and I will be coming back. After tour went to Pastaria and got some dark chocolate gelato made with Olive and Sinclair chocolate. What a fun day

Sc
Review №40

Great chocolate but awful at communication. Have called 3 times, left messages and emailed to see about buying chocolate for my wedding and no response. Companies turning down $$ is frustrating.

am
Review №41

Must see while in Nashville. Offer tours of the factory on Saturday have to buy tickets online at five dollars a piece. You get to see the whole process from bean to bar. Free samples of thier products as well through the tour. You get the background and history of thr company and its owners. Even great for young kids. If you love chocolate you have to visit and take the tour. Its a nice treat while in Nashville.

As
Review №42

I recommend taking the tour! It was educational and you get lots of samples!

Jo
Review №43

While the tour itself was chocked full of savory morsels of knowledge, Paige, our chocolate docent, took the experience to another level! Her humor was a 10/10 and knowledge paralleled her wit. Oh, the chocolate samples werent bad either.

Ch
Review №44

Very wonderful people who work here every one is very helpful amazing chocolates

Le
Review №45

All again say excellent that was awesome thank you very much

Ro
Review №46

Deeliscious. Not yout grandmas chocolate. Layers of flavor. Nice tour and swag as well.

Te
Review №47

Amazing smells and samples!! Definitely a place to visit! ♥️

Ra
Review №48

Informative and tasty $5 tours on Saturdays with tastings galore! Only place in town that makes chocolate straight from bag to bar in town.

Mi
Review №49

Friendly, welcoming, and great chocolate 🍫 😋

Mi
Review №50

Delicious chocolate, locally made in Nashville. Very friendly and knowledge staff. Samples of a few favors always available.

Ti
Review №51

Incredible chocolates! I even like their white chocolate. Fun tour with complimentary hair net!

Ma
Review №52

Worth every cent. The best in the world. Will change your life.

Ge
Review №53

Spoke to Paige and she took care of my special order request. Thank You!

Re
Review №54

The Mayan bar is awesome! I eat it two or three squares twice weekly and I savor every bite! Ill definitely have my daughter bring me a few bars when you comes to visit this week. Please keep doing what youre doing!Renee PremDas Gainesville, Fl

Mi
Review №55

Really cool chocolate factory! Great tour. Excellent chocolate!

Ju
Review №56

I like all flavors of this extraordinary chocolate. My favorite is the cinnamon and chili. It is delicious and addictive.

Ji
Review №57

Cool little place and awesome samples! Smells heavenly!

La
Review №58

Very nice tour. Super interesting. The chocolate is majorly expensive. Whoa. However, it was a pretty cool experience. :)

Cy
Review №59

Fantastic chocolate, wonderful tour, great ladies, beautiful 1890s building. Award winning goodies inside, my favorite Mexican chocolate bar!

Ch
Review №60

Amazing tour and delicious chocolate. A must see if your in town

Jo
Review №61

The tour was cool. I enjoyed the samples.

De
Review №62

Small operation with great chocolate! Take the tour! It is really interesting!

No
Review №63

Really great tasting chocolate. They also offer tours!

Je
Review №64

The tour of the small factory was very cool.

Jo
Review №65

This place is a joy. Delicious chocolate, beautiful designs and lovely staff. Scott is a legend!

Li
Review №66

Lovely tour. Amazingly delicious chocolate and confections.

Br
Review №67

Very cool chocolate shop and factory

Ch
Review №68

Beautiful tour, chocolate was my favorite part !!!

Ba
Review №69

Friendly staff and great chocolate! Really fun to tour and sample.

Em
Review №70

Informative tour, chocolate is a little pricey.

Ja
Review №71

Awesome tour! So cool to see the whole process!

Ad
Review №72

They have a unique slection of chocolates (spicy, bitter, etc.). Great tour if you want to learn how chocolate is made!

Ni
Review №73

The tour was fun and the chocolates are pretty good. Love the buttermilk variety.

De
Review №74

The tour was quite informative and the workers were very friendly.

Bo
Review №75

Best chocolate in Nashville!!

Be
Review №76

Best little chocolate factory. Tours are great.

ca
Review №77

Nice factory tour really get into how the chocolate is made

Bo
Review №78

I wanted to try their chocolate ever since I heard about them on the Alton Browncast. My family gave me a whole bunch of their chocolates for my birthday since I dont live anywhere near Nashville - all are creative and amazing. Theyve got lots of items to try. The chocuterie is a standout, very fudgy and rich and decadent. Honestly, though, my favorite is the salt and vinegar caramels, and I do not usually enjoy salt & vinegar flavors. These, however, are completely incredible. Check them out!

Kr
Review №79

So tasty. Theyve not only created great chocolate, but theyve partnered with local businesses too.

Ja
Review №80

Cinnamon chili chocolate gives me life

Li
Review №81

Cute shop with yummy chocolate in East Nashville. Make a reservation for a tour before going!

Ro
Review №82

The owner of this company told a coworker of mine that the cost is out of your reach. Customer service at its finest.

Je
Review №83

Tour was worth the money tour guide was very knowledgeable

to
Review №84

Take the tour! But be sure to plan ahead and book your tickets online, as they do sell out.

Ry
Review №85

Fun tour for $5, and the gift shop gives you a $5 discount for taking the tour!

Ge
Review №86

Small and expensive but good chocolate and kind of interesting to see the small process.

Ri
Review №87

Great chocolate, great tour.

Ch
Review №88

Amazing chocolates and caramels, really knowledgeable staff, great tour.

Pa
Review №89

Interesting tour, super friendly staff and amazing sweets!!

am
Review №90

Best place around for the chocolate lovers 👍

Mi
Review №91

Nice place good candy cool tour

L
Review №92

Awesome tour, fun people, street parking, good chocolate

Ja
Review №93

Want a fun place in a historic neighborhood

Do
Review №94

Smells like chocolate. Cool place.

Mi
Review №95

Excellent chocolate. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Am
Review №96

Great tour for only $5!

Co
Review №97

Fantastic Chocolates!

Ro
Review №98

GREAT GREAT & VERY DELICIOUS

Sc
Review №99

This is a regular stop at Christmas time just to get stocking stuffers!

an
Review №100

It was ok, not as many samples as I thought and the whole shop is about the size of a small ranch house.

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  • Address:1628 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
  • Site:http://oliveandsinclair.com/
  • Phone:+1 615-262-3007
Categories
  • Chocolate shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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