If you've ever stood in front of a wall of little square chocolate bars and wondered what the difference actually is between them, this one's for you. Ritter Sport has been making chocolate in Germany since 1912, and the brand is basically a national institution over there — but in the US it's still a bit of a mystery to a lot of people. Let's fix that.
Why Is Ritter Sport Square, Anyway?
The shape isn't just a gimmick. Ritter Sport's whole slogan for decades has been "Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut." — "Square. Practical. Good." The idea, supposedly, was that a square bar fits in a sports jacket pocket without snapping in half like a long rectangular bar does. Whether or not that's why you're buying it, the 100g format means every bar is basically the same size, so comparing flavors is easy.
The Best Ritter Sport Flavors to Try First
Classic & Creamy
If you want the "this is what German milk chocolate tastes like" experience, start with the Alpine Milk Chocolate or the classic Edel-Vollmilch (Milk Chocolate) bar. Both are smoother and less sweet than most American milk chocolate. From there, the Nougat bar (milk chocolate with hazelnut nougat filling) is the one most people end up calling their favorite.
Crunchy & Textured
This is where Ritter Sport really shows off. The Whole Hazelnut bar is packed with whole roasted hazelnuts in every square. Cornflakes and Butter Biscuit add crunch in completely different ways, and Honey Salt Almond nails that sweet-and-salty thing. If you like a bit of texture with your chocolate, this is your section.
Dark Chocolate Lovers
The Dark Chocolate (Halbbitter) is a solid semi-sweet everyday bar, while the 81% Dark Chocolate Ghana is a proper intense, high-cocoa bar for people who find American dark chocolate too mild. There's also a Marzipan version — dark chocolate wrapped around almond marzipan — which is a very German flavor combination and worth trying at least once.
Vegan & Lactose-Free Options
Ritter Sport also makes proper vegan bars, not just "accidentally dairy-free" ones — the Roasted Peanut Vegan and Vegan Double Crunch are both made specifically as plant-based alternatives. There are also Lactose Free versions of the Milk Chocolate and Whole Hazelnut bars if you want the classic taste without the lactose. You'll find all of these (plus the rest of the vegan candy lineup) in our vegan gummy candy collection if chocolate isn't the only thing on your list.
How to Build Your Own Ritter Sport Tasting Box
Not ready to commit to a full bar of something you've never tried? The Mini Bunter Mix 9-Pack is basically a sampler — mini versions of the most popular flavors in one box, so you can figure out your favorite before buying full-size bars. It's one of the easiest ways to try several flavors at once without overbuying.
For the full lineup, browse our chocolate collection, check out what's moving fastest in best sellers, or grab one of our bundles if you want a mix of brands, not just Ritter Sport, in one order.
FAQ
Is Ritter Sport actually made in Germany?
Yes. Ritter Sport is a German, family-owned company founded in 1912, and the bars we sell are the real German-made product, not a US-licensed version.
What's the difference between Ritter Sport and American chocolate?
German chocolate recipes generally use a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less added sugar than typical American milk chocolate, which is why it tastes smoother and less sweet side by side.
How long does shipping take to the USA?
Orders to the USA typically arrive in 6-12 business days. Check our shipping page for full details by region.
First time ordering from CandyHaus? Use code WELCOME10 at checkout for 10% off — a good excuse to grab the Mini Bunter Mix and figure out your favorite flavor.