Kao Chocolat
Fjord-side chocolate maker in L'Anse-Saint-Jean using boreal forest and Quebec terroir flavours.
- L'Anse-Saint-Jean
- Maple and sweets
About Kao Chocolat
Kao Chocolat is a small chocolate maker in L'Anse-Saint-Jean, a village on the shores of the Saguenay Fjord. It works with flavours drawn from the boreal forest and Quebec terroir, giving its chocolates a strong sense of place. Expect pairings that feel rooted in the northern landscape around it.
Kao Chocolat suits chocolate lovers who enjoy local, unusual flavours. It is a natural stop on a road trip through the Saguenay region in summer or fall, and its chocolates make a meaningful gift from that part of Quebec. Try them with a coffee after a day on the fjord.
At a glance
- Category
- Maple and sweets
- Based in
- L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec
- Size
- An independent, smaller maker
- Listed in
- Made in QuebecMade in Quebec
- Website
- kaochocolat.com
Questions people ask
Is Kao Chocolat made in Quebec?
Yes. Kao Chocolat started in Quebec and is based in L'Anse-Saint-Jean. It is listed in our Made in Quebec directory.
What does Kao Chocolat make?
Fjord-side chocolate maker in L'Anse-Saint-Jean using boreal forest and Quebec terroir flavours.
Where can I buy from Kao Chocolat?
Start with its official website, kaochocolat.com. 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 Kao Chocolat a big company or a small business?
Kao Chocolat is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.
What are some local brands similar to Kao Chocolat?
Other local brands in Maple and sweets include Érablière le Chemin du Roy, Sucrerie Blouin, La Petite Cabane à Sucre de Québec, Érablière du Lac-Beauport.
How did Kao Chocolat 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 Kao Chocolat and want to update this page, contact us.
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