
Chocolate is delicious. Mint is delicious. Do you know what's even better? Pairing chocolate and mint together. In fact, this combination is so well-loved that there's a national holiday to celebrate it. National Chocolate Mint Day is coming up on February 19th. In the spirit of the holiday, our real estate agents would like to recommend a few places to get your chocolate and mint fix around Baltimore.
- Charm City Chocolate: 809 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
If you prefer your chocolate and mint in the form of candy, then Charm City Chocolate is the perfect shop to visit. All of the chocolates are made from traditional family recipes. Every item is hand-dipped and crafted with care, and they don't use any high fructose corn syrup.
For National Chocolate Mint Day, the obvious choice would be Charm City's Mint Truffles. They're included in some of their assorted truffle boxes if you'd like more variety.
- Rheb's Candies: 3352 Wilkens Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229
Rheb's Candies opened in 1917 and has been creating tasty treats for Baltimore residents ever since. They're now a fourth-generation business. As soon as you step into this friendly candy store, you'll feel welcomed and at ease.
Rheb's offers a few candies that would be appropriate for National Chocolate Mint Day. Their mint creams are a fan favorite, and they come in both milk and dark options. They also include a sugar-free mint chocolate in their assorted sugar-free boxes.
- Bmore Licks: 2437 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224
If you love ice cream, then stop by Bmore Licks for your chocolate and mint fix. They make their ice cream in-house, and it's very popular with Baltimore residents.
Mint-To-Be Chocolate Chip is a go-to option here. It consists of creamy mint ice cream laced with chocolate chunks and pieces of real Andes Mints. You could also try the Dirty Grasshopper, which is chocolate mint ice cream with Oreos and Andes Mint chunks. They'll even blend either flavor into a milkshake if you ask.
- Moo Moo Cows: 926 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Moo Moo Cows is an ice cream shop in the Historic Federal Hill district. The shop makes its own ice cream, offering 30-35 flavors at a time. Their Mint Chocolate Chip is some of the best around, and it's gluten-free. You can enjoy a scoop or have them hand-pack a whole pint for you to take home.
Moo Moo Cows also offers delicious, custom sundaes. Choose Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, top it with some hot fudge and Oreos, and you have yourself one special treat.
- Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop: 222 Albemarle St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Located in Little Italy, Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop is a lovely place to celebrate National Chocolate Mint Day. This bake shop opened in 1956 and is well known for its Italian desserts and coffee.
The Mint Chocolate Chip gelato is definitely an excellent choice here. Another option would be to order a hot chocolate with a shot of mint syrup. Or, if you have a hankering for a milkshake, they'll make you one using their premium gelato. Pair it with a cannoli for a true Italian experience. Vaccaro's has a full menu of sandwiches, too, making it a good choice around lunchtime.
These are just a few of the many great places to enjoy something sweet in Baltimore. If you're new to the area, don't hesitate to contact us. Our real estate agents can help you find incredible Baltimore homes for sale while guiding you through the buying process.