Chocolats Favoris is one of the few dessert stops where I tell first-time visitors to start with the obvious thing: get the dipped soft-serve.
The Quebec-born company has been around since 1979 and still builds much of its identity around soft ice cream coated in real chocolate. Its current lineup includes more than a dozen coating flavours, while shops also sell bars, fondues, boxed chocolates and other products.
Use the official Chocolats Favoris store locator to find the branch that fits your route. Locations and hours can change, and there is no reason to cross the city when another shop is already near your plans.
Why the dipped cone is different
The coating is not the thin shell you may know from a standard ice cream stand. It is thick enough to feel like a second dessert wrapped around the soft serve.
That is why my first practical advice is simple: do not order by ego. A small dipped cone can be plenty.
The chocolate layer adds much more richness than a normal topping. A larger size may look manageable until you are halfway through it and realize how much chocolate is actually on the cone.
Which chocolate coating should you choose
For a first visit, milk or dark chocolate gives you the cleanest version of the idea. The company also offers more playful coatings such as salted caramel, hazelnut praline, cookies and cream, cotton candy and seasonal flavours.
Salted caramel worked for us because the salt cut some of the sweetness. Cotton candy was the opposite: strange, very sweet and fun enough that you either understand why it exists or absolutely do not.
The exact lineup can vary, so treat the current shop menu as the source of truth rather than an old photograph or social post.
It is more than ice cream
Chocolats Favoris also sells chocolate bars, fondues, assortments and gift products. That matters in winter when standing outside with a soft-serve cone may not sound like the peak of rational decision-making.
The company says its dipped ice cream is offered year-round, but the broader product mix and limited flavours can change. If you want something specific, check before making a special trip.
Bars, fondue and boxed products also travel more easily than a soft-serve cone. If you are buying gifts in summer, think about storage temperature before putting chocolate in a hot car or suitcase.
Allergies need a direct check
This is a chocolate and dairy business with many flavoured products. If you have nut, dairy, gluten or another serious allergy, use the company’s current allergen information and ask at the specific shop.
The official guidance warns that products can have cross-contact risks, and two coatings do not necessarily share the same ingredient profile. A vegan-labelled option is not automatically safe for every allergy.
That is one place where guessing based on the name of a flavour is a bad idea.
How to handle the cone without wearing it
Once the cone is dipped, let the shell set before taking the first bite. Break the chocolate from the top in smaller pieces instead of squeezing the cone, which can crack the coating down the side.
On a hot day, find a place to stand before ordering and keep napkins ready. This is not a dessert designed for walking quickly over cobblestones while also checking a map.
If you are already in the historic district, pair the stop with the route you are walking instead of treating dessert as a separate expedition. Our Old Quebec snack guide has other quick options nearby.
Who will enjoy Chocolats Favoris most
I still think it is worth trying while you are here because the dipped cone is a very Quebec dessert experience without requiring a formal reservation or a full meal.
It works especially well after a long walking day, after dinner or when children need an obvious reward for tolerating another church or museum. For more family ideas, see our Quebec City with kids guide.
Do not overthink it. Order a size you can actually finish, choose a chocolate that sounds good and eat it before the shell melts all over your hand.
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