Chocolatorium/Village Peddler

About Us

Welcome to the home of Vermont's most mouthwatering handcrafted chocolates, fudge, truffles & buttercrunch all made daily in small batches at our Bennington location. Once an old wagon shed, The Village Peddler in E. Arlington now houses a gift shop with an array of VT specialty foods, maple syrup, cheddar cheese, preserves & honey. See Cocoa, the worlds largest chocolate teddy bear. Browse a vast assortment of chocolates, cuddly teddy bears, gifts, children's games, body lotions, sugar free chocolates, gift baskets as well as chocolate themed foods, gifts and chocolate making supplies.
Visit the Chocolatorium & Explore the world of chocolate where you will learn the history of chocolate, where it comes from and how it is made. Become a chocolatier with a chocolate experience that includes make your own chocolate bar and a flight of chocolate. Check website for schedule and reservations.
Before you leave don’t forget some homemade gelato.
At our Bennington store- The Village Chocolate Shoppe-meet Benny & his wife Molly- our 100 lb. chocolate moose.
Both stores are open year round-Hours vary by season. Special events held throughout the year! Check website or call for hours.