Chocolats Favoris is a Québec-born chocolate shop best known for soft-serve ice cream covered in a thick chocolate dip. The concept has expanded well beyond Québec City, but it still feels like a local warm-weather ritual when lines form outside area shops.
The appeal is simple: choose the soft-serve, select a size and add a chocolate coating. The official lineup includes classics such as milk and dark chocolate along with flavors including salted caramel, dulce de leche, hazelnut praline, cotton candy, cookies and cream and seasonal editions. Availability varies by shop and season.
What should you order?
For a first visit, the signature dipped soft-serve explains the popularity better than anything else. The coating is substantial, so the smallest size is enough for many people. Original dark or milk chocolate keeps the focus on the contrast between cold ice cream and the shell; flavored dips are more indulgent.
Beyond ice cream, stores sell chocolate fondue, bars, assortments and gifts. Browse the current flavors, products and allergen information on the official Chocolats Favoris website.
Our experience
We have returned for the contrast between creamy soft-serve and the firm chocolate shell. Salted caramel was a favorite, while cotton candy was the more surprising choice. That enthusiasm is genuine, but the older version of this article repeated it far more than readers needed and listed locations and flavors as if they never changed.
Practical tips
- Start with a small size; the chocolate layer makes the dessert richer than ordinary soft-serve.
- Expect lines on warm evenings and weekends.
- Use the official store locator instead of relying on old address lists.
- Check the allergen information carefully, especially for nut, dairy or gluten concerns.
- Seasonal flavors can sell out or vary by location.
- If you are exploring Upper Town, it can be an easy treat stop after a long walk.
Chocolats Favoris is worth trying for the dipped cone alone, but the shop is also useful for take-home chocolate and gifts when ice cream is not practical. Families can also add it to our Québec City with kids itinerary.