État de Choc isn’t your typical chocolate shop—it’s more like a curated gallery for Québec’s bean-to-bar scene. Owner Maud Gaudreau opened the minimalist boutique in Little Italy in 2018 with one goal: to give local chocolate makers the spotlight they deserve. Inside, you’ll find bars from across the province—names like Qantu, Palette de Bine, and Monarque—alongside in-house creations by chocolatier Stéphanie Bélanger. Their own line includes bonbons, spreads, and small-format bars with unexpected flavour combos (the dark chocolate, corn, and chili pepper mini is a standout). But État de Choc is more than a retail space—it’s a community hub for tastings, workshops, and casual conversations about what makes great chocolate. The design is clean, the packaging is bold, and the ethos is refreshingly collaborative. Whether you’re after a gift or a crash course in terroir and cacao, this is where Montréal’s chocolate movement comes into focus.
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