Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections

I enjoyed stopping in here even though I didn’t take the tour. They have a few tasting samples out that let you taste their chocolate raisins, spread, jams, and stuff. One cane also just go watch them work by the windows to see how some of the chocolate is made. Overall it is a nice stop on your way up or down from Freeport.

The BEST chocolate. Beautiful works or artwork too. The meltaways are so good. The turtle are yummy. The caramel covered marshmallows are irresistible.

It’s no secret:
I love chocolate.
I love Maine.
I love chocolate made in Maine.
My mom used to take us to Wilbur’s (along with other mom and pop style chocolatiers that have long since closed their doors) when we were little because she was mad about their malted milk balls. While they weren’t necessarily our favorites, my sister and I did love the nonpareils and the chocolate moose on a stick (which Wilbur’s makes for L.L. Bean, by the way). Sometimes we were even allowed a truffle or two — and usually it was something citrusy, like orange or lemon cream-​filled. I have always been very fond of Wilbur’s, because they remind me of my childhood.
Fast forward to present time, and I recently heard they gave factory tours on Saturday for under $ 5. I’m a sucker for anything experiential, so I absolutely had to check it out (fact: my family used to drive four or five hours to the both the Ben & Jerry’s and Cabot factories in Vermont every autumn to indulge — so when it comes to food that I love [like chocolate], I’m hardcore). The tours ran from 11 to 2 that day, and while my group of ten missed the first tour, forty minutes later (which isn’t an awful wait when the sun is shining and you’re surrounded by excellent company… and chocolate) we were welcomed on to the next one. The tour itself was informative in a non-​boring, totally approachable and interesting way. Getting to eat various sweets throughout the process also helps one stay extremely satisfied (there’s no way those happy hormones chocolate release won’t be over-​flowing in your brain for the duration of the tour!). That day we got to make chocolate and sprinkle covered Oreos which were divine later that evening with a cup of decaf!
If you’re «looking for something to do», have little ones and want a low-​impact or cost-​effective activity, or like the history of Maine foods… you really oughta check out the Wilbur’s (their factory tour or any of their other events, too). Yes, the chocolate itself can be very expensive but then again… you’re purchasing handmade sweets from knowledgable and passionate people who are invested in their community and longevity!

Took the Wilbur’s chocolate tour with some friends. I now know way more about making chocolate the Wilbur’s way than I did before.
The tour lasts about 45 minutes, they ply you with candy, which isn’t a bad thing, and you get to make chocolate covered cookies (can I say Oreos?), with sprinkles, if you like. Oh, and I got to wear a hair net and a beard thing-​ey for my goatee. How cool is that?
I’ve been a fan of Wilbur’s in Brunswick, which I tend to hit up at Christmas time for gifts. I’m now a bigger fan from seeing how they do it, know it’s an immaculately clean place, plus, Wilbur’s is locally-​owned and gives back to their community.

It used to be See’s in California, now it’s Wilbur’s of Maine the chocolate I dream about. It’s a good thing I no longer live in Freeport or I’d be at Wilbur’s once a week if only to sniff the air in the shop and see what’s new. There is always something new that Tom and his crew are trying out or something seasonal. They use all pure ingredients, no additives… you just have to eat it up. Can’t wait for Valentine’s Day and my big heart shaped box of chocolates… make’s me feel like Katy Keene… remember her?

Stopped by this past weekend just to check it out. Ended up leaving with salted caramel chocolates — TO DIE FOR! I could have eaten the entire ¼LB in one setting. Only negative thing is that I asked the woman behind the desk if the penuche fudge was made the real way — with brown sugar or the «fake» way, with corn syrup. She said, «it’s brown sugar.» Well, it’s not. It’s fake fudge, and for the price I paid and the answer I got, I wanted real brown sugar fudge, darn it! Oh well.

This is actually a review for the little shop on Bow St. very near the LL Bean store. The chocolates are great, and hand made in Freeport. And fun thing, they have bags of «seconds» that they sell for $ 5 each if you buy two. I’m all in! On the bag of Bits ‘n’ Pieces it says it can include some or all of blueberries, cranberries, peanuts, raisins, cashews, almonds, cherries, coffee beans, malted milk or caramel. My bag was mostly malted milk balls with colorful coatings. We also got some dark chocolate sea salt caramels. Yum.

Mmmmmm… Old confection favorites, and traditional chocolates. Well worth the effort to check out.

Visitors to Freeport, Maine may think that retail giant LL Bean has cornered the buy local market given the sea of name brand, national outlets lining its crowded sidewalks. But think again, about a half mile from the outdoor and rustic lifestyle outfitter, sits a chocolate and confectionery lover’s dream. Housed in a classic, red Maine farmhouse overlooking Route 1, sits Maine’s own version of Willie Wonka, Wilbur’s Chocolates of Maine. Commandeered by Tom Wilbur, a folksy and knowledgeable former teacher, Wilbur’s Chocolates of Maine unleashes the kid in the candy store (like distinctive blueberry) — many adult visitors were overheard oohing and ahhing over the chocolate confections from fudge in a variety of flavors, coconut malt balls, freshly made and purportedly very sticky taffy, and chocolate covered cherries and blueberries. In addition, shoppers can delight in factory tours and may have the opportunity to partake in a chocolate wine tasting event and. Wilbur’s Chocolates of Maine should definitely be a must-​stop destination for any tourist (or local) seeking down-​east chocolate treats.

Great shop for chocolate covered cherries, blueberries, and assorted random stuff. (coconut malt balls?) Taffy was freshly made, but very sticky. We grabbed a few mix bags of chocolate covered assortment and it was very tasty!

They have everything you could ever want & more for a chocolate shop… a must stop

Lovely chocolate shop with the «factory» on the premises. We were there pre-​Easter and they were showing off their $ 400 80-​pound chocolate rabbit in the front of the store.
We picked up a bunch of their homemade chocolates. The turtles were a hit, as were the chocolate-​covered orange peel and peanut butter cups. The malted milk balls were too chocolatey so there was no malted taste and the peppermint patties should simply be passed with no questions asked (I’m not reliving that experience for you).