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    Denise C.

    Very interesting chocolate business concept. I saw their booth at the Bastille Day party at Justin Herman park. I was looking for chocolate for a friend recently and that's why I was inclined to check this out. I thought 4 bars for $10 was a great deal. The orange chocolate bar was $1...so that's what I got--5 bars for $11! The chocolate is very unique and tasteful. Started by two Frenchman who are now based in the Bay Area. Reminds me of the chocolate company Tcho, but it's more environmentally conscious. If you see Alter Eco, check them out. The samples were generous and really helped me decide what I wanted.

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    I am a HUGE fan of Dark Chocolate and finding GREAT Vegan Dark Chocolate is hard to come by. I came across Organic/Vegan Alter Eco Dark Almond Chocolate yesterday (06-02-2013) and I am in love. This Dark Chocolate was included in my Healthy Surprise box and I quickly began the search of where I could find it locally. I quickly went onto Alter Eco's website and discovered that they had a search feature that allows you to enter your zip code and find local store that sell 'Alter Eco.' After discovering that several Whole Foods store sold 'Alter Eco' I gave them a call and quite frankly the person(s) I spoke with had no idea what I was talking about so I called 'Alter Eco' themselves and they were extremely helpful. The folks from 'Alter Eco' went into great detail about all of the 'Fair Trade' products they carry. Alter Eco not only sells Chocolate but they sell Quinoa, Rice & Sugar, all of which are 'Fair Trade Certified' items. You might ask yourself what is 'Fair Trade'? Well 'Fair Trade' means the producers have been paid a price that ensures sustainable production and living conditions, along with a premium to support the growth and advancement of the cooperatives and their communities. Contract prices between Alter Eco and the supplying farmers are 10% to 30% higher than the local market price, with an additional Fair Trade premium set every year by the Fairtrade Labelling Organization (by product category and country of origin). In a global food system where farmers often carry debt three times their annual income, Fair Trade provides concrete opportunities for a stable, prosperous life. I was pleased to discover that since 2007 Alter Eco has provided: $1,116,000 beyond market prices. $150,000 in premiums. Sustainable development for 6 co-ops. A living wage for 5,300 farmers. Alter Eco is also NON-GMO. To me there is no question where I will be buying my Vegan Dark Chocolate from this date forward. I truly do not care that I am paying $1.00 - $1.50 more for Chocolate knowing where it comes, who Alter Eco is supporting and the quality/care that goes into the product. If you have yet to try this product Vegan or not, you have to give Alter Eco a shot and I in my opinion you will not be disappointed.

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    Rada I.

    Not only do they strive to promote fair trade by using a sustainable approach, they are also dedicated to the excellence of their products. Beyond the core green foundation of the company, well...I'm a chocoholic and their varieties of chocolate are simply amazing. From the coffee to the tea, to the other goods, their products are truly of superior quality.

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    deliciously smooth and melty chocolate. the brown butter dark chocolate is one of my favs. so yummy!! would recommend.

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    What a gorgeous, unique shop! The sheer scale of chocolate selections here is impressive. The…read moremoment I stepped in the store, my jaw dropped. Right off the bat, the decor is so eye catching. I loved looking at the tins fixed on the wall with a variety of street names, chocolate brands, and landmarks. It makes for a very visually fun store. The chocolate choices here are unmatched. Every single chocolate I saw looked divine, and there are so many chocolate brands to choose from. There are also individual truffles for purchase. I visited on a Monday evening, and the store was completely empty, so I could take my time looking around. The brand Fossa caught my eye - they had chocolate bars with flavors like spicy mala, salted egg cereal, and satay sauce. Not only were there fascinating flavors, the packaging of every single bar I saw belonged in a museum. This felt like a store with high-quality, artisanal options, and I loved my visit!

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    I came in about an hour before closing and got the medium rectangular gift box as a Valentine's Day…read moregift. I really like that you can choose exactly how many of each flavor you want in your box. I didn't realize that before, but it's a great option because you could literally get one of everything if you wanted to try them all. I chose orange, citron/lemon, caramel, earl grey, espresso, raspberry, and hazelnut. There was also a vegan raspberry option since the regular raspberry had sold out for the day, and honestly you couldn't tell the difference. It was delicious. I also tried the lemon in store, and the raspberry was my favorite. One small thing is that once they're bagged up, it can be a little hard to tell which flavor is which since they look pretty similar on the outside. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind if you're trying to remember what's what. The owner mentioned he's had the shop for 30 years, which you can feel when you're in there. He took the time to neatly tie up the box and even gave me two complimentary pieces. The shop itself is tiny and charming with a good variety of flavors. A friend of mine has been coming here since childhood, and now I understand the hype. I'll definitely be back.

    I happened to find XOX Truffles by looking on a map and saved it to bookmarks for a future trip. I…read morehappened to be in SF last week and literally stumbled upon the shop when walking to dinner one night! Needless to say, I was SO HAPPY. The man working, who I assume was the owner / chocolatier, was very kind and helpful. Myself and two friends got the 20 box and he gave us one piece for free. I got the mint, espresso, dark chocolate and coconut and all were super tasty. I want to go back! It's a very cute, homemade shop and I highly recommend checking it out!

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    Dandelion Chocolate in the Ferry Building is easily one of the best chocolate spots I've been to…read more They offer free samples of several high-quality dark chocolates, and I was surprised by how different each one tasted. Some were fruity, some more earthy or nutty, and others had a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor. The chocolate drinks are also excellent. They're rich and smooth without being overly sweet, so you actually taste the chocolate instead of just sugar. Everything feels very high quality, from the bars to the drinks. It's definitely not cheap, but it feels worth it if you really like chocolate. The samples also make it fun because you can actually compare the different chocolates before deciding what you want. Service is great and fast, while the ambiance is fun and exciting especially considering it's next to the piers. Between the quality of the chocolate, the distinct flavors, and the drinks, this was one of the highlights of the Ferry Building for me. Some of the best chocolate and chocolate drinks I've had anywhere.

    I am returning this Saturday w/o Gavin because that's how heavenly and sinfully rich and delicious…read morethis was but beware there will be a line especially if you come to the Ferry Building on a Saturday during farmers' market. Gavin ordered the frozen hot chocolate while I opted for the double chocolate cookie. We left the Ferry Building to go to Chinatown and returned and was elated that the line has died down a bit. Service was great, do not expect fast when you come here but you can expect great service and chocolate heaven. I did not try Gavin's drink but my cookie was soft, chewy, and so rich.

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