Chocolat on James opened in 2015, inspired by the wave of creative and entrepreneurial energy in the James Street North area. Since then, it has become both a local favourite and a destination among chocolate lovers (and really, who isn’t?).
In the fall of 2025, longtime friends and colleagues Dan Edwards and Dale Guenter took over the shop, aiming to keep Chocolat a fixture among Hamilton’s vibrant downtown businesses.
We are a family business with deep roots in the community, living and playing in the Hammer for over 20 years. Dan’s daughters and fiancé will be spotted working and creating in the shop too. We are proud to be “Hamilton’s Chocolat”.
Dan is the man in the shop, meeting customers and talking chocolate and Hamilton (especially the Ti-Cats). His mentor Kerry has been a chocolatier for decades. Dan, Dale and Kerry hope to sweeten your smile and the Hamilton community one quality chocolate experience at a time. See you there!