The Best European Chocolates You Need to Try

European chocolate is in a class of its own. The recipes, quality of ingredients, and attention to craft create flavors you won't find in American candy aisles.

At Kalinka Euro Market, we import chocolates from Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and Poland—including nostalgic favorites that bring back childhood memories.

Iconic Russian Chocolates

Alyonka (Алёнка)

Russia's most famous chocolate bar, first produced in 1965.

The story: The wrapper features a girl in a headscarf—chosen from over 1,500 submissions in a nationwide contest. The winning image came from a photograph of a photographer's eight-month-old daughter.

Taste: Creamy milk chocolate, slightly less sweet than American chocolate

Try: Classic bar, with hazelnuts, with crispy rice

Babaevsky (Бабаевский)

One of Russia's oldest chocolate factories, dating to 1804.

History: Founded by peasant Stepan Abrikosov, who earned his freedom making exceptional confections. By 1899, official supplier to the Russian Imperial Court.

Best products: Dark chocolate bars, Vdokhnoveniye pralines, Mishka Kosolapy

Korkunov

Premium Russian chocolates with elegant packaging—perfect for gifts.

Known for: Assorted praline boxes with rich, intense flavors

Rot Front

Historic Moscow factory famous for Korovka ("Little Cow")—soft caramel toffees that melt in your mouth.

Ukrainian Chocolates

Roshen

Ukraine's largest confectionery company with high-quality chocolates and candies.

Try: Dark chocolate bars, Kiev Cake-flavored chocolates

German & Swiss Favorites

Milka

The purple cow brand! German-made chocolate known for incredibly smooth, creamy texture.

Popular varieties: Alpine Milk, Whole Hazelnuts, Oreo, Caramel

Fun fact: We stock over 20 Milka varieties at Kalinka.

Ritter Sport

Square chocolate bars from Germany with creative flavors.

Eastern European Candies

Ptasie Mleczko (Poland)

"Bird's Milk" — Light, fluffy marshmallow covered in chocolate. Absolutely addictive.

Zefir (Russia/Ukraine)

Soft marshmallow-like confection, less sweet than American marshmallows. Often vanilla, fruit, or chocolate flavored.

Halva

Traditional sesame or sunflower seed confection. Rich, crumbly, satisfying—perfect with tea.

Gift Ideas

European chocolates make thoughtful gifts:

• Assorted boxes for birthdays and holidays
• Nostalgic favorites for friends from Eastern Europe
• Discovery sets for chocolate lovers wanting something new

Where to Find European Chocolates

At Kalinka Euro Market, we have the largest selection of European chocolates in Clark County.

What you'll find:

• Milka bars (20+ varieties)
• Russian chocolate assortments
• Ukrainian candies
• Polish sweets
• German and Swiss imports
• Holiday chocolate boxes

Visit us: 📍 813 W Main St UNIT 112, Battle Ground, WA 98604 📞 (360) 666-6919 🕐 Open daily 10am–8pm

15 minutes from Vancouver WA, 25 minutes from Portland.