The Reese's Knockoff We Prefer To Leave On The Shelf

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There's no shortage of peanut butter cups trying to dethrone Reese's. Some go the ultra-clean route, others lean into premium ingredients. A few even beat the original. In our ranking of popular Reese's knockoffs, the biggest letdown of the bunch was Chocolove's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.

The 33% cocoa Belgian milk chocolate sounds good on paper. It's Rainforest Alliance certified and made with care. And online, some have proclaimed themselves as fans: "I'm in love with that chunky chocolate," one person wrote on Instagram. But despite the buzz, the flavor didn't quite land.

Our taste tester was caught off guard by the sharp, almost sour note in the chocolate — possibly from the organic butter oil or palm fruit oil — that clashed with the sweetness. It lingered just long enough to leave a bad impression. And while the texture was smooth, the filling, made from dry-roasted, blanched peanuts, was forgettable — more of a background note than the rich, nutty core you expect in a peanut butter cup. That lack of depth made the whole bite fall flat, especially compared to stronger contenders.

Our taste tester has long been a fan of Chocolove — its 88% Extreme Dark Chocolate and Raspberries in Dark Chocolate are always in their rotation. Not everyone agrees, though. In a separate dark chocolate bar ranking, its 65% Dark Chocolate Bar landed near the bottom of the list. Chocolove's bars have also ranked near the top in our roundups of vegan chocolate bars and sugar-free candies.

As for a solid Reese's alternative, there are plenty out there — Chocolove just isn't one of them. With brands like Justin's, Theo, and even 365 by Whole Foods, there's no need to settle for subpar. These versions hit the mark on flavor, texture, and ingredients, even standing out from the cloying sweetness or artificial edge some people associate with classic Reese's. So while Chocolove might win you over with a fancy label and good intentions, this cup just doesn't deliver where it counts — in how it tastes.