Ascona Chocolat Suisse

Seattle, United States

4.9

Closed now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 206-329-0153
Website:
asconachocolates.com
Address:
2914 E Madison St Ste 103, Seattle, WA, 98112
b/t E 31st Ave & E Lake Washington Blvd
Capitol Hill
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.6 mi19th Ave E & E Aloha St
0.8 miE Union St & 27th Ave
0.8 miE Union St & 26th Ave
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Today

Today 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Seattle) 08:07 Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Imported Swiss chocolates. Being Swiss himself, Hans was in search of a chocolate company in Switzerland which made an exceptional product. He traveled to Switzerland and visited several sights but one stood above all others. Hans returned to Seattle with an assortment of superb chocolate truffles. Knowing that he had fulfilled his goal he turned his dream and passion into a reality, Ascona Chocolat Suisse, where he offers you the opportunity to sample Switzerland’s finest chocolate.

History

Established in 2014.

Born in Switzerland, Hans, the owner has been in the speciality food business for 30 years and has a passion for excellent chocolate. With a desire to open his own chocolate shop, he searched chocolate companies in Switzerland and found one which met his expectations… and Ascona Chocolat Suisse was born!

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20 reviews of Ascona Chocolat Suisse

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Place rating: 5
Pleasanton, CA
Ascona Suisse Chocolat is a wonderful little chocolatier away from the touristy neighborhoods. Hans is such a nice man and an expert when it comes to chocolate. His business imports Laderach Chocolat from Switzerland on a weekly basis. It is great to find Laderach in North America. Previously I have happily purchased it in Interlaken and Geneve on visits to Switzerland.
If you truly appreciate super fine chocolate it is well worth a drive or taxi to the Madison Valley to visit Hans’ little shop. Don’t expect a fancy store like Fran’s, Chocolopolis or Chocolate Box but at Ascona you will get far superior chocolate. If you are looking for trendy, mediocre salted caramel chocolate go to Fran’s but for true connoisseur grade Suisse cocoa products go see Hans.
Place rating: 5
Lynnwood, WA
Excellent chocolate. They got a shipment in last night and were unpacking it when we arrived. Super friendly and truly love what they do. Will be going back for sure!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Kinda pricey, but based on the free sample I got (thanks!) I think these pieces will be worth it for special occasions. Great selection of dark chocolates. Really friendly owner!
Place rating: 3
Sammamish, WA
We tried several chocolates from here. The owner is a darling, but we weren’t super impressed with the chocolates. They certainly are high quality chocolates in traditional Swiss style. Unfortunately, traditional chocolates usually leave me wanting more. There were some more adventurous flavors in there, but they were understated and underwhelming. Plus, Swiss chocolates are a little too smooth and milky for me. I like my chocolate dark and rough (no hidden meaning intended I assure you). I don’t have a fine palate. I need to be hit over the head with flavor.
Pretty chocolates though.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Hans is the man! I love this chocolate and my favorite is the carmelized nut chocolate. I will keep coming back! I appreciate business owners in which you can tell the passion they have for their product!!!
Place rating: 5
Redmond, WA
The best chocolate you’ll find in Seattle, and possibly the west coast. Hans, the owner, is from Switzerland and knows chocolate better than anyone I’ve ever met. I found out that most of his chocolate from Läderach in Switzerland, which is simply the planet’s best chocolate. Läderach is very difficult to get in the US; even ordering from Switzerland can take months with customs. I don’t know where else to get it besides from Ascona.
Hans is also a treat. He’s like the Swiss grandfather you never had and has to be one of the nicest guys I know.
You can buy the chocolate by the piece if you like but I recommend by the box. It’s surprisingly affordable; A box of 18 is roughly $ 40.
It’s in the Madison Lofts building in Madison Park, right in front of the arboretum. Across from City People’s nursery.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Insanely great Swiss chocolate. By FAR the best in Seattle, and absolutely not comparable in quality to any of our (excellent) local brands. If you haven’t tasted the best Swiss chocolate, please try this.
Place rating: 5
Kenmore, WA
Holy crap, the chocolate here is amazing. The owner is a wonderful guy and makes you feel very welcome. We will definitely be back to try more of his chocolates.
The passion fruit was really refreshing.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
What a charming chocolate shop! The owner is a delight and so are his sweets.
The quality of his chocolate is impeccable, and will leave you feeling like you just visited one of those top secret chocolatiers in Europe.
Great for gifts for your loved ones or just a treat for yourself. They also ship boxes all over the country if you need delivery.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
if you’re looking for a little treat for yourself or perhaps a box of chocolates for a loved one, this is the place. They are not cheap, but they are absolutely delicious. Location is great, on Madison just west of the nail salon across the street from City People’s garden shop.
The man who works here is a nice fellow and I think is the owner and gave me a large sample of milk chocolate.
My absolute favorite is the «nougatine» it looks like a shiny round brown and white swirl marble. It is a unique texture yet familiar taste. You have to try it.
The other one I loved was white chocolate, it’s all white with a grassy texture. the center is a creamy gooier amazing treat.
Honestly, everything I bought was great.
Great place to go if you want to buy the BEST chocolate in Seattle.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
What a treat! Ascona isn’t the only source for fine chocolates in Seattle, but for me it’s hands-​down THE BEST. Each chocolate is such a unique flavor experience with layers that unfold as it melts in your mouth. My lifelong chocolate obsession has not prepared me for my first visit to Ascona. Seriously… sheer indulgent decadence! Equally enjoyable as the chocolates is the owner of this shop, Hans. A warm, kind and highly experienced chocolatier, Hans was very patient with us as we picked each chocolate as if it was our last. We listened with delight as Hans shared stories from his past, and about all the loyal customers that frequent his store. We love that guy… truly a special soul. We too will certainly be back to visit Hans and for more of this outrageously delicious chocolate!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
So in love with this place. The chocolate is amazing — I have it delivered to Florida and always take some with me whenever I travel. And Hans is just the sweetest guy, my sister and I love talking to him. Tucked away in a cute little shop in Madison Valley — don’t miss it! Better than Franz and worth the commute, wherever you are :)
Place rating: 5
Bellevue, WA
What a great little chocolate shop! Definitely try the 65% dark chocolate. Anything hazelnut will be sure to leave your taste buds feeling happy as well. Stop in and treat yourself. You won’t be sorry!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
These are the finest chocolates outside of Switzerland. We are so fortunate to have Hans and his store in our city. Thank you, Hans, for opening this store.
Kay
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Beautiful, decadent chocolates, and an incredibly kind owner. Both the dark and the milk chocolate are excellent.
My husband and I had a wonderful conversation with him, and he gave us lots of samples. Forget Fran’s or Ghirardelli — this is the real deal. Delicious!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Amazing place!
I am pretty picky about quality of chocolate and I know what is real Swiss chocolate taste like. This one is real swiss deliciousness that you can truly enjoy. My favorite one is Nougatine with amazing hazelnut ganache inside.
The owner is very sweet and always pleasure to talk to.
Check it out if you know what good chocolate suppose to taste like.
Place rating: 5
Langley, WA
Hans brings his perfection and charming personality to this small chocolate shop.
Ascona chocolates are the best I have ever tasted. Of course I do think the
Swiss make the best chocolate.
The Langley Fine Art Gallery paintings on the wall, complement the style of the shop.
Do come and do some Christmas shopping here.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Hans is a really sweet man who previously ran the Arosa café down the street. Now he is selling fantastic, authentic Swiss chocolates in his small shop. He gives you personalized service and will get to know you by name– great to see him back in Madison Park!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I’ve stopped in a few times now to support Hans’s new business and pick up some delicious Swiss imported hand-​dipped chocolates.
They are all incredible, but I think my favorites are the Indian spiced ones in the corner; cardamom, ginger, and curry.
They’re ~ $ 2 a piece, not so cheap, but oh so worth it!
Pro Tip:
Parking– you must be quick, like the cat.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Ascona is an incredible find. Love it.
Deeeeeeelicious chocolates in classic as well as crazy flavors. They are so lovely, and the packaging so charming and exclusive, that it’s a real mood-​lifter just making a purchase — –for gift or self.
Gorgeous little shop, and truly Swiss too. Owner’s name? Hans!