Soma has been a longtime staple of the Distillery District and was definitely one of the must-visit destinations for a visit to the area. My first visit was well over a decade ago and the place is still just as much of a delight. The smell when you enter is just marvellous and you can enjoy a great (not so little) sweet shop while also watching some chocolate making in the works.
The real gem here is the Aztec inspired spiced hot chocolate. Sweetness addicts can enjoy it straight, but I encourage most people to try it with some warm milk. It's a must have any time of year, but wandering the paths and alleys of the Distillery on a fall evening or, even better, during the wonderful Christmas Market is a real dream of an evening.
You will find a few other chocolate options in other shops, but Soma Chocolatemaker is the original and the real deal. Start here and go for a walk.