Found this while looking up "Chocolate" on yelp, I got too…read moretired drinking coffee and my wife was 2 week postpartum. She got the vegan Mexican hot chocolate - let's just say, we came back 3 times in one month. As for me, regular Chocolate drink..... damn damn damn damn, I felt like a kid............ I want MORE MORE MORE MORE... And I house whipped cream???? Say less... On top of that, those mini chocolate selections We've had them all except those that came with alcohol. They were delicious and worth every penny... Lastly; the damn tres leches... 20/10 that was so perfect and well balanced....... They are dangerously delicious

I was walking along Elmwood and I stumbled upon this place. The service and quick and friendly…read more When you walk in, you can see people making the chocolate behind the counter. The inside has a variety of chocolate bars and other goods to buy. The chocolate here tastes amazing and if I could, I would've ordered one of each flavor! The highlight was the frozen Mexican hot chocolate. You can choose to have a little spice via the chili flakes in the drink but I decided to have it plain. The whipped cream on top was super rich, and I loved the taste of my drink! I would definitely come back here to try some of the other desserts!

My girlfriend loved her chocolates! Fun flavors and chic presentation. Great for valentines or any…read morespecial event.

The chocolate is divine. It's high quality and each piece has rich flavors that taste fresh. Some…read morepeople might balk at $3 for a truffle but it tastes like it's worth $3. The taste is luxurious. They change up the flavors every few months. I tend to not like chocolate that is too dark but here it isn't too strong. My favorites: Champagne-pretty heart shape and tastes very champagney Banana Fosters- Colorful and very flavorful Peanut Butter and Jelly-essential for peanut butter lovers Lavendar-it's like aromatherapy for your mouth The truffles remind me of Christopher Elbow in the city for quality but in a must less fancy setting and more obscure location. I wish they were open longer the store is closed Sunday-Tuesday and open Wed-Sat from 12pm-6pm.

I love this place so much and so does the whole family, they have all flavors of chocolate bars and…read moreeven knock-offs of the famous ones like peanut butter cups. On valentine's day my husband got us all these color-ful bon bons that were rainbow colored and they were filled with fruit-flavored chocolates. Small store with nice people who work here. Haven't been in a while but need to go again soon!!!

Update from a Valentine's Day visit: Xoxolate Bar is still a pretty special place to get a special…read moretreat for someone you love or just for yourself! They were well-stocked and staffed for the V Day rush. My previous experience with more unwrapped chocolates behind a counter was different with a great assortment of wrapped chocolates that you could select and buy per ounce. The store is tiny but very cute. And, of course, everything I've ever tried tastes amazing! You can't go wrong.

Totally stumbled upon this place by accident, and what a serendipitous find! We saw that they had…read morethe viral Dubai chocolates (this was back in October). For those who don't know what the Dubai chocolates are, they are milk chocolates filled with shredded phyllo dough and pistachio cream. My first impression was whether or not I had walked into an art gallery or a confectionary shop. Uh...turns out both! According to their website, the owner and her partner were originally artists prior to becoming chocolatiers. This place just screams creativity and their chocolates are ethically-sourced and almost too pretty to eat. They even have a backroom gallery to showcase local artists' confectionary-inspired works. We couldn't find the Dubai chocolates, but one of the employees approached us and asked if we needed any assistance. Turns out they were in the back and they had just received a shipment! The Dubai chocolates were nutty, crunchy, flaky, and velvety all in one! Pricey, but worth trying. Also, might I just take a moment to say I absolutely adore the shop's name! It almost looks like "XO Chocolate" as in kisses and hugs, bu also reminded me of the language of the ancient Latin American civilizations and - fun fact - Xocolatl (you see the play on words?) means chocolate (literally means "bitter water") back when they would mix purely cocoa and water as a drink. If I'm not mistaken, this business is Latina-owned, so perhaps that was intention? So clever and, either way, kudos to them!

Came here after a big meal. Wanted to get something sweet and happed upon Xocolate & confections…read more My family and I were amazed. Packed inside this small space was an amazing array of candies. Felt like museum; candy store and art gallery mixed into one. Amazing displays. Great local sweets. Friendly staff. We spent more time than we expected. And to be honest, we probably could have spent more. Delightful place to explore and indulge in your sweet tooth.

So there are simply few places you can buy Leonidas Chocolate in person. This location and its…read moresister store in Walnut Creek are among the few on the West Coast. Make no mistake this is not some Hershey bar you are buying but it is excellent. The White chocolate in particular is world beating. Friendly service and now a much closer drive make this one a winner. Parking can be a challange but if you are hunting for big game choclate look no further

We decided to bring a little taste of California to the East Coast. The woman at the counter…read morerecommended a box of dark chocolates, and I also picked up a chocolate-dipped orange. Everyone loved the treats we brought! I'll definitely be back for more soon.

Yummy chocolates presented beautifully from a local chocolatier; what's not to like!! I've ordered…read morefor different occasions including as thank you gifts for my team last year, birthdays, and anniversaries. I highly recommend you try these!

These are unbelievably gorgeous, carefully made artisanal treasures, a step above Casa de…read moreChocolates, Michael Mischer, Charles Chocolate or Chocolatier Blue. The chocolates and presentations are beautifully handpainted and/or handcarved. Not stenciled. Oh, and they're serious, crazy delicious bits of heaven, too. If you're going for WOW for both the eye the tastebuds, this is it.

I visited the TCHO chocolate factory and had the most amazing experience there. As soon as I walked…read morein, I was greeted by the nicest individual. As we proceeded with the tour, I saw the most amazing machines and chocolate production. And the chocolate itself was marvelous. The ambiance was highly inviting and very cool. If You ever have a chance to visit this area, I would highly recommend. Also if you see there chocolate in the store I suggest you give it a try.

Lo action, its a hospital and next door in the back dc warehouse no not even across street o. Even…read morenumbers used to be in SF City on the Embarcadero. Terrible terrible. Poor directions John Muir.sec guard says others shop up inquiring as well, was able to wash my hands...no updates? Really there powder mocha is blue bag great! S A D. Drove 45mi on A Sat

I came by this past Saturday and loved the delicious variety of pastries, baked treats, sweets, and…read morebeverages offered at this adorable cafe, including hot chocolates, flavored coffees and tea, banana blueberry bread, and so many unique chocolate bars. Service was friendly and sufficient, and I appreciated the option to sit inside or among the sidewalk seating. I opted for outdoors which was ideal with shaded tables, beautiful skies, and live music happening in front of the shop next door, as there was a community event happening along College Avenue. I got a chocolate milkshake which was pretty standard. They use vanilla ice cream, then just add the requested flavor. It was tasty nonetheless. I also tried the house bread pudding, made using chocolate croissants. It takes 10 minutes or so to be ready and is so worth the wait, moist and chocolatey, a hint of spice. Quite satisfying, if you ask me. Altogether I was pleased with my experience here.

The caramel latte was DELICIOUS and SO flavorful... which unfortunately isn't great news for my…read morepockets because I already know I'm coming back for more. I definitely want to come back and try some of their other lattes because if the caramel one is any indication, I'm in trouble! I also really appreciate that they have certain days where laptops aren't allowed and set time limits to make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the space and chill. I love that concept! I went on a Sunday afternoon and the ambiance was perfect! quiet, cozy, and not too loud. Definitely a cute spot to grab a coffee, relax, and enjoy your drink without feeling rushed.

I love their exquisite, tasty, beautiful chocolates. Good prices for hand-made, premium chocolates,…read moreand a huge selection to choose from. They can be had in various places, but easiest and most pleasant was to pick them up in person and chat with the chocolatier. They come wrapped with a ribbon, just begging to be given as a gift. But don't forget to be kind to yourself as well.

In response to owner Nancy N.'s comment, here is her following message to me (5 months ago):…read more "I just read your review of The Oakland Chocolate Company. You must have received a box that was provided as a holiday gift to some Oakland employees. We don't typically do gel dots to discern fillings - they were hard to see at the top of the acorn. Since we make each chocolate by hand, I had to say "ouch" to the reference to a Walgreen's box. I'd be happy to get you another sample of a wider variety of what we offer, if you'd be interested in the opportunity and an updated review." If you give your own employees bad chocolates then I'd resist trying your regular products.

This compact specialty market has been open for over a year, and I really like how the merchandise…read morereflects local purveyors with no corporate brands. Starting with an arresting blow-up of Italian movie star Monica Vitti behind the checkout, it's a visually pleasing emporium because it's not overcrowded with idiosyncratic products. The wine collection is particularly interesting with labels unknown to me. I've been tempted by the delectables in the Grab & Go section, but I've demurred for the sake of discretion. In fact, having almost no knowledge of any of these products, I only recently bought something here because I want to support them. I got a box of Rooibos tea and a jar of Hawaiian masala (Photo 10). I look forward to buying more in the future, though one thought I had was that this store would benefit from samples. On a previous visit, there was a bakery pop-up in front (Photo 8), and I think more of that activity could encourage more in-store traffic. It'll be interesting to see how this business evolves. RELATED - Exploring Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/eyjAJU1VZv

I LOVE THIS STORE SO MUCH!!!…read more It's so lovingly & carefully curated with yummy items. I come in every week or so to check out new items. Great selection of gourmet goodies-- I regular go in for snacks, cooking sauces from around the world, ice cream, canned drinks, honey & condiments. Appreciate they have plenty of vegan options. They also have a good selection of wines. The owners & staff are super friendly. They love to chat & answer any questions you have. It's a small but mighty space. Very clean & cheerful (not sure how else to describe it? I always smile when I enter!) SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SMALL BUSINESSES