World Chocolate Day: Try These Ocean County Sweets

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Friday is day that's hard to resist for those of us with a sweet tooth - July 7 is World Chocolate Day, which definitely sounds like a day worth celebrating.

So if you've got a craving, there's tons of options in Ocean County to explore. Check out these five spots to get your fix whether on World Chocolate Day or any other day because let's face it. It's never the wrong time to have chocolate.

502 Baking Company

502 Brick Blvd., Brick

Recently named one of the best gourmet dessert shops in New Jersey, this spot may be best known for its key lime pie but it also has a plethora of other options. Try their chocolate cream pie, or any other of their delicious pastries.

Van Holten's

Brick, Lanoka Harbor, Seaside Heights

One of the most iconic sweet shops in the area, you can find everything from classic truffles to chocolate covered chips and even chocolate covered pork roll. No matter if you want sweet or savory, you can find it all here.

Elisa's Bakery

1900 Rte. 70 East, Lakewood

This bakery boasts that its the "best known Italian bakery on the Jersey Shore" and offers a massive amount of flavorful baked goods. Enjoy their custom cakes or Italian classics like chocolate cannoli or zeppoles.

The O.G. Creamery

317 Ocean Gate Ave., Ocean Gate

Fresh hot donuts and sweet ice cream. What could be a better combination? They have regular donuts plus their own twists (coco loco is a great, chocolatey choice). And adding ice cream to the mix just makes everything better.

Lucille's Own Make Candies

156 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin

This has been an Ocean County staple for nearly 100 years. Their fudge is a favorite, but they carry so many different chocolates and treats, you might eat yourself into a sugar coma.