Rogers’ Chocolates Granville Island Store

My husband and I wondered in here one day. No one was there but this nice lady behind the counter, greeting and smiling at us. We told her how we’ve been to Granville Island many times but never been to this store and she started to explain some history of this store.
130 years? Wow! Try this victoria… what? OH! What’s this?! It taste SO GOOD!
That’s how I got hooked on these wonderful little chocolates. Ahh, Victoria Cream! I’ve tried various flavors but I like Vanilla the best!
We came back to buy birthday and other gifting occasions. They all loved Victoria Cream! But I haven’t gone back for a while because I found out there’s 1 more store in Gastown, which is much more convenient for us to get to.
But every time I have a chance to go near this store, I always go in and buy a Victoria Cream for me as a special treat. In fact, I got 1 for myself today and I’m about devour… I mean, I’m about to indulge this delicious treat!

Walking around Granville Island, we saw a little shop from one of the streets and I wanted to stop in. We walked in and the outer edge had gift boxes of chocolates, gourmet chocolate bars, small boxes of chocolate covered fruit, and treats for me or to give away. We were warmly greeted by one of the staff who was offering samples. I can’t remember what chocolate she was sampling but thought it was ok and it left me thinking I might not like any of their products.
After walking around the store, I was looking at the chocolate bars and chocolate covered fruit. Being a fan of blueberries, I decided on a box of dark chocolate blueberries for $ 8.99. We were promptly helped at the cash area and thanked for our purchase.
I was going to gift the whole box away as a gift but when I got home, I wanted to try a few. After trying a few, I wanted a few more! I loved the big blueberries and the chocolate wasn’t too bitter; a perfection combination. I wish I had bought another box for me and one to give away. I did end up sharing, but they were a tempting sweet treat to keep eating. Glad we came into the store!

Perfect after wandering around Granville Island for hours!
Ice cream delicious and generous scoop.
Only tried the caramel cream but it was amazing and I am a caramel/​chocolate addict.
Would definitely go back for more if we were staying longer in Vancouver

Good quality most of the time but I’d say overrated by my friends. I bought some big bars and they are more sugary than chocolatey

Solid 3.5.
Usually I come here for gifts for special clients or someone you care just a tad more than simply just going to Purdy’s lol.
Plus it’s an excuse whenever I go to Granville Island b/​c it’s a great spot, not just for tourists. Lots of things to snoop around.
and yes, a bit more pricier that you’re paying for a lot nicer packaging, tin cans, and the works.

I know this place is just a touristy, novelty chocolate shop in comparison to other chocolatiers in Vancouver but I’m in love. All the times I visited Vancouver, I had to make a stop to the Granville location. The staff is always so helpful, especially since I’m rather clueless. I absolutely adore the smoothness of the milk chocolate bars. The bars are cut into squares with a cute maple leaf or the year it was founded or the Rogers’ logo. My favorite is the honeycomb bar because of the crunchy texture and the sugary sweetness. Last time, I bought 9 bars to bring home as souvenirs. I ended up eating 2 of those delicious bars and gave the rest to friends and family. I should’ve hoarded 20 or 30 of those bars, frankly, because I’m always craving it and I ran out of souvenirs to give away. Anyway, this place is a must if you’re visiting Granville Island and into chocolate!

Roger’s chocolates in general have always been hit or miss with me simply ’cause the flavors I an get elsewhere, however, appreciate the heritage of the company. Prices are $$$ but have remained consistent with other stores in the city. Customer service was awesome.

Granville Island outpost of Victoria’s beloved chocolate shop. Famous for it Cream Filled chocolate topped creations, Never been overly impressed with the product or the staff at this location. Staff are were as helpful as new clerks at an Old Navy or a Starbucks. They understand what they have been trained to understand nothing more nothing less. Sadly since Rogers charges more then others the staff need to explain why the product is worth it. The people I met the other day did not have a clue in this area.

Roger’s is an icon amongst chocolate shops.
They’ve stood the test of time and continue to draw a crowd. You won’t find bacon flavoured chocolate here, but you will find decent candy box style chocolates. The kind that your grandmother used to let you choose just one out of her box… if only the huge ones were in my grandmothers box. When my sweet tooth is really craving something sweet (and I mean sweet) the large individually wrapped bon bons pack a punch — they are sweet and flavourful. They aren’t fussy and don’t profess to be organic, gluten free or anything else but a sweet treat.

Canada’s first chocolatier. I had no idea. Since 1885. You don’t operate for that long unless you know what you’re doing.
Come in at least to try a free sample of their Victoria cream signature truffle. Amazing.
Reasonable prices that make a great gift idea ($ 20 bucks for a decent sized tin, with cool art and design on them). Their choclate bars are soooooo good. I didn’t try the ice cream or ice cream bars, but that is next on the list. A must visit when in Granville Island.

In my opinion, Rogers’ Chocolates are the best mid-​level chocolates you can buy (i.e. versus Purdy’s, Godiva, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory).
I’ve been enjoying Rogers’ Chocolates for all my life since my dad originally grew up in Victoria where Rogers’ Chocolates originated. Over the years, the quality has remained consistent and still top notch. Like most chocolate stores, Rogers’ carries a variety of milk and dark chocolate bars varying in cocoa content (~$ 4 for 60g). I have never experienced a waxy feel or taste that can come with lower quality chocolate. To modernize, Rogers’ has also prepared other chocolate bars with flavours such as ice wine (which uses Canadian ice wine), chilli, espresso, various nuts, and more. I have enjoyed several of these on more than one occasion.
In addition to the bars, Rogers’ in well known for their assortment of creams and squares. There is a large variety of small and large creams with different chocolate shells. The large creams (~$ 3 – 4) can be a little rich and maybe too sweet for some people; however, they use real fruit and product flavours (i.e. cherry, rum, peppermint) in all their chocolates and not artificial flavours.
In addition to this «traditional chocolate fare», Rogers’ chocolate also offers items such as chocolate covered marzipan, chocolate covered nuts, mixed nuts, hot cocoa, chocolate dipped ginger (not my thing, but friends of mine that like it love this), baking chocolate, truffles, fondue chocolate, and ice cream (which can be dipped with chocolate on a stick). All these items can be bought in this store, which isn’t the case for all Roger’s chocolate locations.
The staff here has always been friendly to me and anyone I bring along. They’ve always been willing to help with a suggestion or to find something. As a bonus, they’ve almost always had free samples for me to try when I’ve come to this location.
As small complaints, and they are minor, once in a while this location can get slammed with people, and then it’s a little slow to get what you want. Also, for some reason, depending on the staff, they can be a little reluctant to make a custom box of chocolate for you. (My dad doesn’t like the dark Victorian crème in a box, so I asked to have it switched out of a pre-​made assorted box or have a new box made with similar but different chocolates excluding the dark Victorian crème. One clerk told me I could just eat the crème and buy a different crème for my dad. At that point another clerk stepped over and said she could make me a box to fit the change, since they do offer custom made boxes for anyone that wants them).
Overall, Rogers’ Chocolates makes great chocolate and chocolate products. If you’re in the Granville Island area and are looking for a sweet-​tooth fix, I would recommend you check them out.

The Coffee Cream Truffle is one of the finest chocolates in the history of the world.

Very clean store. One lone saleslady who was very nice at 10 am in the morning. I had a taste of a toffee crunch bar sample and it was very tasty, but did not try anything else. Bought a small artsy tin for $ 12.00 and it was put in a nice bag with tissue paper. Bit pricey, but it does have a great selection for gifts.

Their chocolates are so delicious and natural tasting! And these people know their stuff! A little more expensive, but it’s good quality. You don’t have to feel guilty about consuming it. And they have so much to choose from!
Mmm mmm mmmmmm….

Date of Visit: October 3, 2009
We visited Roger’s Chocolates that is just around the corner from the market after visiting the Granville Island Public Market and ended up spending too much money buying chocolates. We learned that it was not a good idea going there before lunch when we were so hungry that every chocolate bars look tempting and tasty.
We bought rasberry filling dark chocolate, pistachio and fruits in milk chocolate, a white chocolate bar (I know, white chocolate is not consider real chocolate, but is delicious), and a lemon maringue and couple of truffle bars. Did we buy too much chocolate between the 2 of us, nonsense. One can never have too much chocolates. Oh well… so what we came home with more chocolate that we can eat on one plane ride, we will never run out of chocolate from British Columbia (at least for a while).

Their chocolate was not the most amazing I have ever had, but the people that worked there offered impeccable service. This place was so clean I felt bad just by walking in there. Although this place is smack dap in tourist country it was surprisingly not so expensive.
Come here get a small bag and enjoy it while you sightseeing the other sights in B.C.

I like chocolate just fine, but there had never been a time that I bit into a chocolate and just went Mmmmm and got all weak kneed and had my eyes roll back — one might call it a chocolate orgasm. I have seen people react that way in the past to a chocolate, but I’d never experienced it myself.
That is, until I had a Rogers’ Chocolates Ice Wine Truffle the other day. I’m ot making this up or embellishing at all, when I bit into the Ice Wine Truffle, a wave of relaxing pleasure swept through my body, I seriously got a little jelly legged and an audible «OH MY GOD» came out of my mouth.
Best chocolate ever. In fact, I think I’m going to go treat myself to one right now.

Rogers Chocolates is a BC-​based chocolate company with roots in good old Victoria, so that makes me like them right there! The Granville Island shop is right next to the Public Market and the Arts Club theatre, with a big glowing neon sign to tell you it’s open.
I tried some of their chocolate truffles, and the mocha truffle was creamy and dark, with just a hint of coffee flavour. Amazing! I didn’t stay too long, but everything in the display cases looked wonderful, too.
In response to another poster, I should point out that Vancouver did used to have loads of Laura Secord shops at one time — I particularly remember buying their mint-​chocolate bars with my allowance. Don’t know what happened to Laura Secord in BC, though.

YUM, YUM, YUM. This place is amazing. I am a maple fiend and this place most definitely feeds my maple addition.
The Victoria creams are the absolute best! Maple flavored, of course. Though coconut is quite delicious as well.
This time I also bought a maple chocolate bar — oh my god. I don’t think I’ve ever had better chocolate. Whoever first thought that (maple + chocolate = greatest candy bar of all time) needs to be given a huge trophy.
I highly recommend this place (if you couldn’t already tell)!!

The concierge at our hotel had urged us to go to Granville Island (we had been debating between that and the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden) and had specifically mentioned Roger’s Chocolates as one of her favorite places to go to. When we realized what a great recommendation she made when she told us to go to Granville Island (the Public Market rocks!), we thought that Roger’s might be a good recommendation as well.
We stopped here very quickly on our rush to get back to our rental car, so that didn’t leave a whole lot of time to browse. My sister and I just started grabbing things that caught our eye– Eiswein truffles (yummy, though just a tad too alcohol-​tasting for me), a box of sugar-​free truffles for our dad (never got a chance to try them, but they must have been good since my dad finished them quick!), a variety of their hand-​wrapped chocolates (Victoria creams, Empress squares, and the almond brittles), and a pistachio and cherry milk chocolate bar.
I haven’t tried the hand-​wrapped chocolates yet, but the chocolate bar with the pistachio and cherries was awesome. I never realized how well chocolate and cherries went together until this trip.
All the items are somewhat expensive, but well-​worth it. The saleslady here was really nice and did her best to help us out in our frantic rush. I grabbed a catalog on my way out and it wasn’t until I came home and browsed through it that I realized the other goodies we had missed. Oh well… I guess that’s just the excuse I need to head back up to Vancouver!