Astor Chocolate Reviews

Astor Chocolate was established in 1950 in New York by a family. The company's roots can be traced back to 1929, when Leopold Grunhut began studying the art of fine chocolate making on the banks of the Danube River, in Czechoslovakia. His skills were acclaimed and he began creating unique chocolate confections with delicate balances of flavor in his small kitchen. By 1934, he had opened four stores in town. After WWII devastated the region, the company relocated to New York, with young Erwin at the helm of the family business. Under the Astor Chocolate name, the business flourished with Erwin’s creativity, and unique style. Astor Chocolates European inspired confections soon achieved national renown. Over the years, Astor became famous for its innovations in the chocolate market. In the 1960’s it was illegal to sell liqueur-filled chocolate. Erwin thought of a creative alternative, a chocolate cordial cup to be filled with liqueur. This dark Belgian chocolate cup soon became a best seller. In 1965, the Chocolate Chess Set was designed by a famous artist. It came complete with solid dark and white chocolate playing pieces and an edible board in a beautiful gift box. This too became a popular item. In 1967, Astor Chocolate was expanding rapidly. They moved to a large new factory in Glendale, New York. This enabled the installation of new production equipment to facilitate high quality production in a very short turnaround. In the 1970’s, Astor introduced customized turndown chocolates to the American hotel market. Today, Astor Chocolate is still a family owned business, committed to creating superior quality confections while upholding exceptional customer service.

Astor Chocolate offers a variety of unique and popular flavors. Some of their offerings include Mixed Milk Chocolate and Strawberry Champagne Dark Chocolate Squares, Raspberry Filled Dark Chocolate Bar, Valentine’s Day Milk Chocolate Heart Lollipop, Orange Valerian Extract Creamy Milk Chocolate Squares, Raspberry Chamomile Creamy Milk Chocolate Squares, Lavender Black Currant 54% Dark Chocolate Squares, and Petite Dark Mint Chocolate Squares. They also have a line of chocolates called Moodibars with flavors like Creamy Milk Jalapeno Pretzel, Creamy Milk Red Velvet, and S'mores Haven. Please note that availability may vary.

Astorchocolate.com offers a variety of premium chocolates. Here are some examples of their products and their prices:

• Small Valentine's Heart Box 9 pc: $15.00
• Be My Valentine Gift Pack - 18pc Mixed Milk Chocolate and Strawberry Champagne Dark Chocolate Squares: $16.95
• Valentine's Day "Me & You" Raspberry Filled Dark Chocolate Bar 2oz: $2.99
• Have a Heart Lollipop - Valentine’s Day Milk Chocolate Heart Lollipop: $4.99
• Sleep – Orange Valerian Extract Creamy Milk Chocolate 18pc Squares: $16.95
• Relax – Raspberry Chamomile Creamy Milk Chocolate 18pc Squares: $16.95
• Calm – Lavender Black Currant 54% Dark Chocolate 18pc Squares: $16.95
• Vegan Certified Petite Dark Mint Chocolate Squares in Tub 120pcs - Parve: $49.95

They also offer other products like Assorted Truffles Box 29pc for $45.00, 25pc Gourmet Chocolate Covered Marshmallows Gift Box for $55.00, and "High Five" - Moodibar Gourmet Belgian Chocolate 5-Bar Pack for $16.95. Prices may vary depending on the product and the quantity. Please note that these prices are subject to change and it's always best to check the website for the most current prices.

Astor Chocolate is a premium chocolate manufacturer that has been in the luxury chocolate industry for over 95 years. They were the first to import pure Belgian chocolate to the US and among the first to pair premium chocolate with fine spirits. They offer a variety of products and collections. Some of their popular products include the Valentine's Collection which features items like the Small Valentine's Heart Box and the Be My Valentine Gift Pack. They also have a range of Gourmet Squares such as the Sleep – Orange Valerian Extract Creamy Milk Chocolate and the Relax – Raspberry Chamomile Creamy Milk Chocolate. Their Signature Collections include Valentine's Gourmet Squares and Liquor Cups. They also offer a Peanuts® Collection and Gourmet Gifts. Astor Chocolate is also committed to ethical production and sustainability, producing all of their chocolate in one of the industry’s most energy-efficient facilities. Their processes are independently audited to ensure that their partners protect the forest, preserve the climate, and provide fair livelihoods for the rural workers whose passion and knowledge make their indulgences possible. Astor Chocolate combines tradition, care, and expertise in their chocolate making and they are family founded and owned.

Astor Chocolate was established in 1950 in New York by a family who had a commitment to creating superior quality confections while upholding exceptional customer service. The company's roots can be traced back to 1929, on the banks of the Danube River, in Czechoslovakia, near the picturesque Carpathian Mountain Range, where Leopold Grunhut began studying the art of fine chocolate making. His skills were acclaimed and he began creating unique chocolate confections with delicate balances of flavor in his small kitchen. Using only fresh cream from the local farmers, his small operation soon became the talk of the town. Within five years, he had four stores in town selling his confections.

After WWII devastated the region, the company relocated to New York, with young Erwin at the helm of the family business. Under the Astor Chocolate name, the business flourished with Erwin’s creativity, and unique style. Astor Chocolates European inspired confections soon achieved national renown. Astor’s name in fine, quality chocolates soon spread and their first large-scale customer was Macy’s. Many other department stores soon followed and Astor’s reputation grew. They were synonymous with European tradition, signature distinctive flavors, and original thinking. Over the years, Astor became famous for its innovations in the chocolate market.

In the 1960’s it was illegal to sell liqueur-filled chocolate. Erwin thought of a creative alternative, a chocolate cordial cup to be filled with liqueur. This dark Belgian chocolate cup soon became a best seller, as the company aligned with brand name liqueur brands such as Kahlua, Nocello, Tia Maria as well as private label packages for other liqueur companies. The classic liqueur cup gift box was prominently displayed in the window of Bloomingdales and a feature article was written in the home magazine – House Beautiful. In 1965, the Chocolate Chess Set was designed by a famous artist. It came complete with solid dark and white chocolate playing pieces and an edible board in a beautiful gift box. This too became a popular item and was featured in Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and other popular mail-order catalogs of the day. The chess set was followed by Astor’s chocolate greeting cards, chocolate love letters and other unique gift items.

In 1967, Astor Chocolate was expanding rapidly. They moved to a large new factory in Glendale, New York. This enabled the installation of new production equipment to facilitate high quality production in a very short turnaround. In the 1970’s, Astor introduced customized turndown chocolates to the American hotel market.

You can contact Astor Chocolate through the following ways: - Phone: 732.901.1000 - Email: astorconcierge@astorchocolate.com - They also welcome visitors during their hours of operation, which are Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The company is located at 651 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. For food service related inquiries, you can reach them at foodservice@astorchocolate.com. For private label inquiries, you can email them at pl@astorchocolate.com..

Astor Chocolate is a renowned brand that combines tradition, care, and expertise in their chocolate making. They are family-founded and owned, and they offer a variety of gourmet Belgian chocolate products. Their product range includes the Valentine's Collection, which features items like small Valentine's heart boxes, gift packs of mixed milk chocolate and strawberry champagne dark chocolate squares, and raspberry filled dark chocolate bars. They also have a Gourmet Squares line, which includes unique flavors like orange valerian extract creamy milk chocolate, raspberry chamomile creamy milk chocolate, and lavender black currant dark chocolate. Astor Chocolate is also known for its Signature Collections, which include Valentine's Gourmet Squares, 100 Calories Liquor Cups, and more. They were the first chocolatier to import pure Belgian chocolate to the US and among the first to pair premium chocolate with fine spirits. Astor Chocolate is Rainforest Alliance Certified, reflecting their commitment to ethical production and sustainability. They produce all of their chocolate in one of the industry’s most energy-efficient facilities. Their processes are independently audited to ensure that their partners protect the forest, preserve the climate, and provide fair livelihoods for the rural workers whose passion and knowledge make their indulgences possible. Astor Chocolate guarantees surprise and delight with every product.

Astor Chocolate offers several shipping methods. They offer standard ground shipping, which typically takes 2-8 business days. They also offer 2nd day shipping, which typically takes 2-3 business days, and expedited shipping, which typically takes 1-2 business days. Please note that delivery times may vary based on your location and the availability of the product. Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days of receipt. Orders placed before 1:00 PM EST will be processed that day. Orders placed after 1:00 PM EST will be processed the following business day. Once your order has been shipped, they will provide you with a tracking number so you can track your package's delivery status. If you have any issues with the delivery of your package, please contact them within 5 business days of the expected delivery date. They currently ship to addresses within the United States only. They do not ship to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses. During warm weather months, April 15th to September 15, they default to 2nd Day or expedited shipping at checkout to ensure the quality of perishable items such as chocolates, candies, and other heat-sensitive products during transit. They will also pack with insulation and a cold pack. During warm weather months, they will not ship orders on Thursday or Friday. When insulation is required, there is an additional $5 handling fee applied to Shipping at checkout.

Astor Chocolate has a Return Policy and a Shipping Policy. If you need to return an item, you should review their Return Policy for instructions on how to return your item. They have a Warm Weather Shipping Exception: During warm weather months, from April 15th to September 15, they strive to guarantee the quality of perishable items such as chocolates, candies, and other heat-sensitive products during transit. Their General Shipping Policy states that they offer standard ground shipping, which typically takes 2-8 business days, 2nd day shipping, which typically takes 2-3 business days, and expedited shipping, which typically takes 1-2 business days. Please note that delivery times may vary based on your location and the availability of the product. If there is any problem, you can contact them at astorconcierge@astorchocolate.com.