Avanaa
Bean-to-bar chocolate from single-plantation fair trade cacao, made in a Villeray workshop.
- Montréal
- Maple and sweets
About Avanaa
Avanaa makes bean-to-bar chocolate in a workshop in Villeray, in Montréal. It works with fair trade cacao from single plantations, so each bar can show the particular taste of the place where its beans were grown.
It suits chocolate lovers who enjoy comparing origins the way some people compare coffees or wines. Set up a small tasting at home with a few bars side by side, from mild to intense. A bar or two also makes an easy gift for a host or a teacher. A Villeray workshop that brings careful, transparent chocolate making to the neighbourhood.
At a glance
- Category
- Maple and sweets
- Based in
- Montréal
- Size
- An independent, smaller maker
- Listed in
- Made in QuebecMade in QuebecMade in MontrealMade in Montreal
- Website
- avanaa.ca
Questions people ask
Is Avanaa made in Quebec?
Yes. Avanaa started in Quebec and is based in Montréal, on the island of Montreal, so it is listed in both Made in Quebec and Made in Montreal.
What does Avanaa make?
Bean-to-bar chocolate from single-plantation fair trade cacao, made in a Villeray workshop.
Where can I buy from Avanaa?
Start with its official website, avanaa.ca. Look for Quebec maple and sweets at public markets and fine food shops, and at sugar shacks in spring. Many makers also sell online.
Is Avanaa a big company or a small business?
Avanaa is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.
What are some local brands similar to Avanaa?
Other local brands in Maple and sweets include Chocolats Andrée, Les Chocolats de Chloé, Havre aux Glaces, Allô Simonne.
How did Avanaa get on this list?
Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Avanaa and want to update this page, contact us.
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