Coppeneur Chocolatier

Went in this afternoon to check it out after a sign out front advertised a Maple Bacon Habanero Sea Salt chocolate bar. I went in and received no greeting from the lady behind the counter. I looked around the small shop for a couple minutes and she never acknowledged I was even in the store. The chocolate bar they were advertising wasn’t even a creation from their store, it was a pre packed bar from the US. Won’t be back

I went there to purchase chocolates as a gift for a big milestone birthday for my dad as he did not want presents and I know how much he loves chocolate, I thought this would be a nice place to get some for him. I did end up trying one when he opened them but after taking a bite of one I didn’t even want to finish it (and I LOVE good chocolate). It was super sweet and had liquidy stuff coming out of it. I expected it to at least be creamy not liquidy. It actually tasted like alcohol. It was kind of gross. It was supposed to be a box of truffles. The box I purchased was not cheap and it was a good sized box too.
I was disappointed by this place. I thought it would be like a real (specialty) chocolate shop where you can actually choose your own chocolates to customize a box. This was not the case. The boxes are pre-​packaged so you really don’t know what you’re getting. I wanted to get all dark chocolate.
What’s worse is the lady who worked there. She was not very friendly or helpful. I was trying to decide between the pralines and/​or truffles. She told me they’re the same thing??? Say what? Umm… I know there’s a difference between the two. I was just in Belgium last year and had some really fine chocolates while chocolate shop-​hopping there. Honestly, I didn’t think Germans were known for making chocolate but I thought I would try something new and different. Anyway, I asked her if they’re (supposedly) the same then why do some of the boxes say pralines AND truffles? She couldn’t really give me a legit answer. She said they just say that on there because people think they’re different. O.o. My thought is, if you’re going to hire someone to work there to sell and represent your product they should at least know what they’re talking about. Then she told me the box I was purchasing would have more dark chocolate in it??? This box was not only pre-​packaged, it was also pre-​wrapped. Umm??? Not sure if she said that because it was one of the bigger boxes… What an odd experience. I really don’t like when sales people try to bs you. Either they’re not too bright or they think you’re stupid enough to believe what you tell them… or both! The only reason I bought the chocolates there was because I was in a rush and it was the day before I was leaving to go see my parents in Toronto and I wouldn’t have had time to find something there as I was arriving the day before my dad’s b-​day.
Needless to say, I won’t be back and definitely would not recommend this store to any of my friends. The only decent thing about this place is that the shop ‘looks’ nice (despite not having a chocolate counter you can choose your own). I think the exterior door to go in is the nicest thing about this place. Like the two-​star rating I’m giving this indicates, I’ve experienced much better. The organic, fair-​trade Belgian chocolates I’ve purchased from Costco, yes, Costco are waaay better!
Oh, and I didn’t see any of the things I saw advertised on their website, which is what partly drew me in to this place. :(

Solid 3.5 stars.
This is your high-​end chocolatier for the serious chocolate lover. Located right in Calgary’s DT bar/​restaurant scene, and surprisingly, owner admittedly said for the new year, he will start to install American Express as it’s a good touristy/​business clientele area, but I digress.
Learned a lot from him: turns out the real chocolate from cocoa comes from just the areas surrounding the equator so only about 10% comes from here; something like that, it was a bit dizzying learning that even chocolate has the fermentation process going on too like wine, to bring out the true flavour.
Simply said, the Lindt’s, etc. just do a real good job marketing, but that’s not the good stuff.
I’ll be honest, I couldn’t tell the major difference, but it’s pricey, nice wrapping and all and psychologically, does feel high end to try something prestigious ;)

Great for a treat or gift for someone special. Delicious salted carmel chocolate. Addicts beware!

Awesome chocolate and service! Service by the gal behind counter was great. She really knew her products!!! Love the exotic floors and different styles, just like in Germany.
Go there every time I am in Calgary to buy chocolates for my wife… And me too :))

Walking down Stephen Ave I came across this chocolate shop. There’s lots of variety of chocolate for everyone and looking for a gift I was drawn to the nougat spreads. They had hazelnut, almond, and I think one that was a combination for the two. They price was $ 11 or $ 12 for a small jar. But it sounded so decadent that the receiver could enjoy it as a spread or even dip a finger into it!
A wonderful shop that you could treat yourself to something sweet.

Chocolate stores just aren’t fair. They have such an advantage over other stores. They’re full of CHOCOLATE! And Coppeneur is no exception. It’s been open on Stephen Ave for about the last year and a half or so. My first venture in was during an Artwalk last year on one of the First Thursday evenings downtown.
I was back on Canada Day, dragging my cousin and her friend along with me. Chocolate store? Hmph! Who wants to go into a chocolate store! Coppeneur has dreams in its future, dreams of making its own Coppeneur chocolate right on location, hosting workshops to show you how to make your own chocolate, etc. But for now, it remains a store front with imported chocolates and ingredients to make your own raw chocolate at home… right down to the organic cocoa bean imported from Ecuador.
Pink salted caramel, toffees, truffles, chocolate bars. I think there might just be a chocolatey treat for all types! When I asked if there was one thing I shouldn’t leave the store without, I was pointed to those pink salted caramels I just mentioned. Soft, chewy vanilla caramel covered in dark chocolate and topped with Himalayan Salt. Out of a package of 4, somehow two of them survived in my purse until this morning (when I found them, devoured them and everything about the chocolate shop came rushing back!)
Hold out your hand, Bruce, the owner, may just drop a raw cocoa bean into it for you to taste. Hold out the other hand, you may also see a finished piece of chocolate appear. Yum. Enjoy!

What a treat! Literally! We walked in here after buying a nice bottle of pear wine from Cellar and wanted to indulge in just a couple of truffles for after our dinner.
The owner/​manager was very friendly and told us all about her shop. I loved the design/​colours inside and the location was perfect for just breezing in while looking around 8^th Ave «where all the people are!»
The shop was clean and inviting and we got to sample a few things which I love doing. :)
We found our 2 truffles, and I now know where to go and pick up a unique, beautifully boxed chocolate gift for a special occasion.
The shop loses one star as I was wishing at the cash area, that there would have been a typical glass display case full of truffles and treats. For single truffle lovers, the chocolate choices were limited. Lots of bars available though and high end packaged chocolates.
The goodies are brought in and not made on site.
Lovely little place and I hope they stay open forever and ever. They close at 6:30pm on weekdays.
Will return! No question!

Fabulous chocolate shop filled with the German brand, Coppeneur, and some other chocolate brands from the United States. The shop is just steps away from Glenbow Museum and the Calgary Tower. I walked in and thought I died and went to chocolate lovers heaven– they had chocolates from all over the world in different percentages neatly organized along the walls. It reminded me of a little bit of Michel Cluizel or La Maison du Chocolat’s stores.
The service was fantastic, and the lady who helped me was extremely friendly and helped me pick out chocolates to try. I would recommend Coppeneur Chocolate if you are looking unique flavors and gift for friends and family. I bought the fig and ginger bars as gifts for my (very picky) friend back in the US and she loved it. I am desperately searching for the brand in the US because I am now in love with their chocolates and hot chocolate sticks.
PS– Another flavor that is AMAZING is the pink pepper and chili dark hot chocolate :)

Coppeneur is located on Stephen Ave just west of centre street between the Saltlick and Blue Kitchen Dinner. It’s small and quaint, but harvests a warm, inviting atmosphere … of course being surrounded by chocolate might have something to do with it.
There is a lot of variety inside, but I went straight for the organic dark chocolate circles for $ 12.95. I like the labels that accompany the chocolates. They tell exactly the percent of Cacao, which plantation the beans are from, and the type of bean. It was great to know that much detail about the product. Comforts me in the notion that it is quite organic.
It isn’t cheap though, but with Stephen Ave rent prices I’m not surprised. Great gift place if you need something quick downtown!

First thursday at the cultural district has a great secret. A free chocolate tasting at Coppeneur, a charming little shop containing the most unique types of chocolate. I strolled in here waiting for a *shy face* ohnotmuch and met one of the store proprietor’s Bruce. A really charming fellow who was a bit shy but had a plethora of knowledge when it came to chocolate. Ask him about the difference between Coppeneur unique producer-​farmer relationship vs. the «big bar» companies and he’ll give you an entertaining discussion.
They also had a great guide handy for proper chocolate tasting. I didn’t get a chance to pick some bars up but there were some interesting flavours and blends (like peppercorn w/​dark chocolate) that I wanted to try on a day where a smooth and rich chocolate bar and Romeo n Jullietta was all a man needed.
From what I could see, the prices were along the same lines that you would spend at Bernard Callebaut and Purdy’s. I really believe Coppeneur is the better shop to visit especially if you’re looking for that unique bar of chocolate to pair with your wine, beer, cheese, scotch, cognac, and cigar.