WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – From rich Belgian chocolate bars to varieties of house-made truffles, The Chocolate Station is bringing a touch of sweetness–and a lot of craftmanship–to downtown Williston.

A woman holds a piece of truffle chocolate while laughing. The background is a green and white wall with a menu and some decorations.
A green sign stands on display in a city background with text reading, "Now Open. Handmade Belgian Chocolates. The Chocolate Station." The sign has a picture of a train as a logo.

Owned and operated by John J. Howard and Maureen Jewett, the business blends passion, artistry and local flavor. Howard runs the business operations, while Jewett and her team crafts the confections, creating every treat in-house.

“We want people to taste the difference,” Howard said, elaborating that a good truffle should “crack when you bite into it,” then melt into that creamy texture that makes you smile without realizing it.

The Chocolate Station has been a staple in Gainesville for eight years and recently relocated to Williston, where the couple plans to build a lasting presence. The new location, which opened about a year ago, gives visitors a chance to watch chocolate being made fresh daily through a viewing window. The new location also offers a cozy, inviting train-themed space filled with the aroma of chocolate.

A white wall has an open square with a view into a kitchen with two bowls of chocolate, a pan, two bags of ingredients and blue and yellow objects on a baking sheet.
Two metal bowls of a melted chocolate sit on a table with baking sheets and other ingredients.
A display case features a variety of chocolate covered items with differing shapes and flavors.
A red and gold display case shows a variety of truffle chocolates and turtle chocolates in multiple flavors and styles.
A white display case has fall-themed leaves hanging from it with individually wrapped cookies inside. The cookies have a variety of flavors including chocolate chip, lemon, oatmeal raisin and more. There is a sign on the inside that reads, "Eat More P-Nuts."
A white shelf displays a variety of Belgian chocolates. Some of them include candy apples, lollipops and pretzels.
A display case has a variety of Belgian chocolate truffles.

The menu showcases both elegance and nostalgia: High-quality Belgian chocolate, seasonal caramel apples and candy filled chocolates shares space with classic favorites like peanut brittle, turtles, cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels. Items such as chocolate-dipped animal crackers and gummy worms bring a playful element to the menu, while fall brings Halloween bark and pumpkin spice truffles. Year-round bestsellers include homemade chocolate-dipped s’mores and their take on a trending item, “Dubai Bars,” a stuffed chocolate creation that’s quickly become a fan favorite.

The couple also experiments with unique items like chocolate logos, customizable designs and animal-shaped chocolates. The shop’s dedication to quality has earned it a special honor–The Chocolate Station is the official chocolatier for the University of Florida, crafting custom chocolates and logos for special occasions and events. They also partner locally with Williston Peanuts, creating a delicious blend of sweet and savory that highlights two beloved regional products.

A plate has multiple individually packaged oatmeal raisin cookies with white chocolate drizzle. In front of the plate is a paper that reads, "Oatmeal Raisin Cookies."
A plate contains multiple individually wrapped chocolate chip cookies with chocolate drizzle on top. In front of the plate is a small paper that reads, "Chocolate Chip Cookies."
A white and gold box contains nine truffle chocolates in individual wrappers. The box is held by two hands with one being gloved.
Dark, white and milk chocolate are molded into varying Halloween-themed shapes such as pumpkins and ghosts in a black bowl.
Multiple chocolate bars in the shape of pumpkins lie in a bowl with spider and spider web designs.
A display cabinet has a tray of hazelnut truffles. To the right are cinnamon roll truffles and two the left is another display of more truffles.
A piece of a Dubai chocolate bar with pistachio filling is partially eaten as a hand hold the chocolate.
Multiple jars of peanut butter with blue lids and white labels sit on a white shelf with a card in front reading, "Williston Crunchy Peanut Butter." The white labels have a picture of a tractor on a field and text reading, "Williston Peanuts," a blue banner below that reading, "Crunchy Peanut Butter" and more text below that reading, "Made with fresh roasted peanuts."

Gift baskets and truffle sets are popular for holidays and special occasions, and for customers outside the area, the shop offers nationwide UPS shipping, ensuring their signature sweets can be enjoyed anywhere in the country.

With its blend of craftmanship, creativity and hometown pride, The Chocolate Station stands out as a true local gem. Whether it’s a custom Gator-themed chocolate, a Dubai Bar or a sweet treat with the family, every piece is made with care–and meant to make someone’s day a little sweeter.