Commodore Chocolatier

I stumbled upon this shop (about 5 years ago) and it is a treasure ! Mostly because of their incredible and unique vintage molds that they use. The woman who was working there was describing them to a customer as «a work of art» and it’s true.

Been living in Key West for 16 years buying over priced tourist town candy. Chocolate that compares to the Commodore’s is as rare as lips on a Key West chicken. Thanks from a life long customer, my care package arrived today. These are every bit as good as the dark chocolate creams with which John tried to bribe his 7^th grade science teacher in 1972. John, the chocolate still gets an A.

I’ve been coming here for years. They have great artisan chocolate and candies. I typically buy gift boxes for clients here and they always love them. The only off putting thing about this place is the workers behind the counter. They are always either bitchy or pompous. Anyway, I go in there to buy about $ 200 in chocolate and candy as gifts. It was a fairly simple order as half of it was pre-​packaged chocolate or candy. I wanted two boxes of chocolates (one 2 lb. and one 1 lb.) They were busy for the holidays and the guy behind the counter says «you know we have pre-​packaged boxes behind you». I respond with «I know but I really want to pick my own as I have some favorites». You would think this would be enough but he says «There are some really nice selections in the pre-​packaged boxes». I said I’m sure but I would really prefer to select my own. Keep in mind that this is $ 30 per pound chocolate, not Hersheys. He begrudging gets out the boxes, weighs everything, and ties a nice bow on them. I get home and open the small one and the chocolates are strewn across the box in a jumbled mess. Every other time I purchased these in the past they were neatly arranged. The 2 lb. box has a huge hump in the middle of it. I can only imagine what my client will think when he opens that box. Never again! Too bad as their chocolate is really good. Now I have to go to NYC for some good chocolate.

We been going to Commodore since 1977. John and his family have the Best Chocolate In Down. We now live Atlanta Georgia and need our fix of Chocolate monthly they also ship all over the country, by the way the dark chocolate turtles are to die for!!! Treat yourself to the most awesome chocolate you ll ever have sweet dreams!!!

A very nice find! I’ve driven past this place almost daily for the past year. Today I finally went in, and I am very pleased I did! The owner is very nice and helpful, answering my ever question with patience! I had a lot, because I basically wanted one of everything. I picked out 5 different truffles, each one as great as the next! Hands down favorite was the Carmel Latte! I will be back. I highly recommend, if you enjoy chocolate at all, you check this place out!

Haven’t been in a really ling time, but I remember loving the chocolate and the candy-​cane making demonstrations. These are the kinds of businesses that I wish there were more of!

Remember this place from growing up. I’ve looked to buy their chocolate online, but they’ve had a domain name reserved and «coming online soon» there forever. About time to spend some money and create a site — think they’d be able to do a great web business.

One of the best in Orange County. Their chocolates are hand made. Met the owner, she is so delightful and we engaged in such great conversation. She is so kind and welcoming. The place is so nice, and classically decorated. The service is kind and always there to help. The chocolates are very good especially their caramel delights!

One of the best Chocolatiers in Orange county. Pleasant counter service along with an amazing array of confections. Take your time to browse the store as well as the assorted boxed candies. The prices are fair after considering the quality of the goods. If you want cheap stuff buy from the gas station or dime store.

The chocolate is very rich. A solid piece of chocolate really is solid. You might have to use a hammer to break it. The prices at the Commodore are more than the local Walmart, but it’s worth it. I’m happy to see that it is still open.

Family Owned & Operated. Best Chocolated Ever !!!

We have been shopping at the Commodore for many years. We get a lot of our special Christmas gifts here as the quality is ALWAYS outstanding. I love the dark chocolate and am especially partial to the dark chocolate barks. My husband really enjoys the dark chocolate covered orange rinds. The selections are well presented in sturdy boxes that are nicely wrapped if you so choose. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. It is a delight to shop at the Commodore!

I was passing though Newburgh on the way from New Haven to Binghamton (maybe there is a song in that), needed to find fuel, and guess what popped up in my smartphone browser: Commodore Chocolatier! My smartphone is typically not very smart, but in this case, her IQ was very high indeed, because she found me the fuel of fuels: fine dark chocolate!
As others have pointed out, the neighborhood around this store has seen better days (and so have I), but entering though the doors took me into a whole different world dominated by delicious odors and a glass vitrine that ran back the entire depth of the store. Best of all, the vitrine was full of beautiful chocolates.
The owner was serving a couple ahead of me, placing dark chocolate truffles into a gift box two by two. When it was my turn, I chose to order the same assortment, and the friendly owner invited me to sample a marzipan truffle and a double-​chocolate as well. The flavors welled up and swirled in my mouth like little sonatas of taste, and the textures were superb as well. It took him a while to fill my box, but the results made the wait worthwhile, and my girlfriend and I are still savoring this assortment, two by two. Next time I return, I will stock up on gift boxes to delight my friends.
I must quibble with previous reviewers about the «high» price-​point of Commodore’s chocolates. The price there for a half pound of truffles is $ 15, which is well below the cost of equal chocolate from Belgium, and given that Commodore’s cholcolates are both handmade and supremely fresh, I consider them to be a bargain by comparison.

This place has good chocolate, but is way too pricey for my taste!

Terrific selection of sweets and very welcoming hosts. Definitely give them a try if you’re looking for a special treat.

Totally depressed environs tot he point I was concerned about parking the car but once past the initial impression and inside it was obvious this was a family run hand made chocolate shop with likely some history in the neighborhood. It was full of people stocking up for the holidays. Not world class chocolate but worth the quick stop if enroute to and from elsewhere.

I have to admit that the Commodore is a sentimental favorite of mine. It’s a wonderful family run business that’s run out of an old soda shop — you know, the kind of shop where they spell it «Shoppe». Marble floors, wood furnishings and all sorts of yesteryear charm. And the owner, John, will talk to you about chocolate for as long as you like. And it’s so nice to be around people who love what they do.
The chocolate is pretty spectacular across the board. I prefer their dark chocolate, not because one is better than the other, I just like dark better. This is simple and outstanding chocolate. Get their samplers if you like nuts or jellies but honestly, the best thing they make is the straight ahead chocolate. They have very nice boxes for presentation do gift wrapping, which is always great — especially around the holidays.
Every time I think of a special occasion, I think of the Commodore.

I look forward to Easter every year because i get a chocolate bunny from the commodore. great chocolate! expensive, though.

I thought this place was a bakery but it’s obviously a chocolatier, duh!
I stop in for special occasions because it is pricey though the chocolate is fresh and amazingly good. Their most popular item is probably the chocolate covered strawberries; my wife absolutely loves them.
In the winter around Christmas time they open up their baking area to do a candy cane demonstration which is great for the kids, though the adults act like children running to the front of the presentation before the kids.

I don’t go to the Newburgh area very often, and have been to this store only twice. Be warned, it’s very expensive! I bought gifts for people here and got a few things to try myself. So far the only item that stood out enough to be worth the price was the milk chocolate covered pignola (pine) nuts. I really liked those. Otherwise I had chocolate covered marshmallows and marzipan, both okay, but not exactly worth the price. It hasn’t deterred me however, from going back to try more! So far the staff I’ve encountered have been very nice and efficient. Its a family owned business, and usually staffed by family. I just wish it wasn’t quite so expensive.