Maaaaan I have #introvertproblems. I was reluctant to go out to a private chocolate tasting with my girlfriends last week because I was drained of my social energy. But I went BECAUSE I'M A GOOD FRIEND!! Ahem :/ Anyway, the co-owner Tony, took me and my girls for a grownup ride through high level chocolate production and tasting. I felt like I learned a lot and sampled some fabulous chocolates. I'm not even a chocolate lover and I left with about 15 pieces. If you love to support local business and creative people and you wanna upgrade from Hershey's (though no shame bc I just housed a Mr. Goodbar), def give this place a try. Perfect for private events or daily drop-ins! read more

This was a little shop with lots of variety of house made solid chocolate. Carol was very accommodating and helpful when deciding what to order. My thoughts on each item I had are below. Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaway ($2.25) - This was essentially a peanut butter cup. I thought it was just okay, lacked peanut butter flavor. Kokoleka 55% Single Origin Dark Mango Meltaway ($2.25) - This was similar to the peanut butter meltaway, but just with a mango flavor. I initially thought it was going to be a mango filling, but that was not the case. Regardless, it was pleasant and balanced well with the chocolate. Kokoleka Dark 55% Single Origin Banana Ganache Truffle ($1.20) - Again, I thought this was going to be filled with a banana filling, but it was not. This was probably my favorite. The chocolate was delicate, and the banana flavoring just enhanced that. Kokoleka Dark 55% Single Origin Cabernet Sauvignon Ganache ($1.40) - This was my least favorite. I just did not care for the wine taste here. Madagascar Chocolate 36% Single Origin Sea Salt Caramel ($1.60) - The caramel chocolate log was appetizing. I really enjoyed this type of chocolate. Dark Chocolate Infused with 30 mg. CBD Oil ($4.30) - This was just straight chocolate. It was refreshing and pleasant to have. Will I go back? I would. read more

Carol's Creative Chocolatez - Variety of Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Excellent chocolates of varied origins, knowledgeable chocolatier with reasonable prices. Love everything I've had from Carol's

The chocolates, the staff and the service is all fantastic. They put a lot of time and care into their sweets and it shows. The owners are very sweet and really help you find what you're looking for. I can't wait to go back!! read more

I've been to Carols chocolate 3-4 times and have always had a good experience-I found all the people working the counter to be knowledgeable and friendly. What keeps me coming back is the truly excellent chocolate-I love that they source chocolate from all over the world. Recently I had a dark chocolate raspberry ganache which was absolutely delicious -easily the best l've ever had. read more

Their single origin milk chocolates are just amazing! Smooth and melts in your mouth without the fake stuff or too overly sweet! Nice! My kids absolutely love the bunnies and eggs when I brought it home to Portland! Should have followed your advice to purchase more milk chocolates for myself. Next time! read more

Carol's Creative Chocolatez - Carol's delicious Easter Chocolates! Delicate and not too sweet for my kids. Creative Chocolates done right!! - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

The chocolate's not worth buying if owners attitude comes with. Better options available. All positive reviews must be bogus or family.

Extremely delicious chocolate, extremely pleasant owners. So far I have tried chocolates from Ghana, Indonesia, and Madagascar, but there are many more countries represented here. Each has a unique taste, some have a chocolate ganache, others fruit creams, others solid chocolate. This is what Godiva should taste like, but sadly no longer does. Many of the chocolates are under $1 a piece so it can fit in everyone's budget. Carol and Tony are very nice people also, so it makes it even better. read more

Yumm! Incredibly friendly proprietor and high quality chocolate, what more could you want?

Nice enough shop, chocolates are very good but perhaps not wonderful so only four stars. Owner makes her own candies from top grade imported chocolate. She told me that each chocolate was "single source" - from a particular country or region. A nice idea but not something that helps me - I don't have that fine a palate. read more

I am not a big chocolate fan as a rule but Carol creates magic with her chocolates from around the world! A must visit, Carol and Tony are excellent hosts and happy to share their magic with you. read more

Carol's Creative Chocolatez - Carol and Tony helping some customers find the true delicacy of their craft. - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

The chocolate is wonderful no question about it. However, I've purchased chocolate from her a couple times. I will not patronize her business again. Rude to a rediculous degree. She actually carded me to buy chocolate, yes she asked for my ID. read more

Handcrafted Chocolates that will make you never want to even return to Godiva again! Carol and her other fantastic employees will teach you so much about chocolate that you couldn't have even dreamed of knowing about. In addition to the great customer service and chocolate lessons, you can count on even better chocolates. There are chocolates from different regions with a cornucopia of different specialty fillings that you can choose from--and trust me you cannot go wrong! They are also always trying to come up with new products so it is worth returning to see what else they have in store. Personally I am a dark chocolate fan. Some that I will recommend: Madagascar and Tanzania (fruitier flavor). And two words: praline filling! read more

There aren't a lot of chocolate stores that aren't branded. Came across this gem by walking down the infamous division street. Upon entering the store, we were greeted by tony one of the co owners of the store. Tony gave us a little tour of what kind of chocolates the stores had. The painting the store displayed are made by chocolate!! How awesome?! It's amazing. And the selection of chocolates is quite diverse. The chocolates are so light and creamy, but not all all artificial. My favorite would be the strawberry, mango, lemon white chocolate mix, and hazelnut. Just bought some dark chocolate and I cannot wait to dig in! If you're looking for a gourmet chocolate store, you have hit the jackpot! read more

Carol's Creative Chocolatez - Diverse chocolates were purchased! - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Just took a stroll downtown... looking for a different candy store (for the wife) and I stumble upon this place. I think they just opened so they're still setting up the decor but... the chocolate is FANTASTIC. The wife will be very pleased. I believe the owner said they specialize in chocolates from different regions. I got 1/2lb of their darkest chocolates from Mexico & Dominican Republic for a reasonable $11. The owner even gave me a piece of dark chocolate with coconut filling! Suffice to say, I WILL BE BACK. read more

YES, YES and YES! Individual pieces of heaven. The fine imported chocolates Carol uses for her confections is divine. She is passionate about her chocolate and will educate you while offering you samples in her beautiful chocolate shop. Although it is a bit pricey, it is worth it. I'm so bummed I didn't buy the hot chocolate (totally will next time!) This place is most definitely a must! PS- She creates custom 100% edible paintings!!!! A true artist! read more

We were walking by on Sunday night (they were closed) and as we peaked in the owner, Carol, asked us to come in. What we got was a lesson on chocolates and fillings. She kept offering us samples seemingly more interested in whether or not we could taste the differences in chocolate from Macu Pichu and Mexico than whether we were going to buy something. I'm going back. If nothing more than to learn more. read more

Walked in and walked out. Lady behind the counter really needs a better attitude! I was having a good night too, fun sucker.

Nothing like a beautiful chocolate shop, kept by a shop-keep that clearly LOVES her job! She is truly a master, and not only does she know it, but she has much pride. The chocolate is truly amazing, and the flavors are incredible. The price point may seem a bit much at first, but once you taste the quality, you know you are getting every penny's worth. LOVE the place, and will make an excuse to visit this town whenever I am in need of fine chocolates. Carol is truly an artist! read more

Visited 3 times in the past couple months. Good chocolate is the perfect dessert after a fine meal at one of Somerville's many incredible restaurants. Carol cornered the market here in town. At first glance, the shop seems rather simple with an average amount of different choices. After getting a full education on the many different chocolates from all over the world, you realize the attention to quality is what makes this place truly special. I tend to go for the caramels. Love the Tanzania dark with scotch caramel filling. The praline crunch filled pieces are truly out of this world. A special owners recipe that is exquisite! Speaking of the owner, Carol is at the shop quite frequently and is so kind and friendly. She is passionate about creating high quality delicious chocolates. She also creates one of a kind, 100% edible chocolate paintings which are beautiful. Yes, the chocolate is much more expensive than your major brand store bought candy. However, each piece of Carol's chocolate is made of the highest quality ingredients available, are carefully molded and presented with perfection. Usually you can try a sample before buying. :) Will be back! read more

The owner is rude. Never has the chocolate in stock that I want and wouldnt take a special order to even make them when i asked. I guess she makes enough money and doesnt need anymore. Ok...I'll go somewhere else. Thanks. read more

Carol Knows Chocolate! In a world where real, fresh ingredients have given way to chemical compounds. This place is a breath of fresh air. No other food shop carries with it quite the same whimsy as the chocolaterie. Carol's knowledge and passion for what she makes is unparalleled. The aroma of fresh made chocolate arouses your senses the second you walk through the door. The tour of coolers reveals many different assortments of cacao from all over the world with the most mind blowing combinations of interiors i wouldn't know where to begin. All I can truly say is GO. Go with an open mind. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

I'd had a sample of chocolate from this store a few months ago and thought they were good but was not overly impressed . Went in yesterday and picked out what I wanted.I particularly enjoyed Ghana Milk with praline.The staff is friendly and informative and they gave samples which besides being fun generated sales! read more

Fresh, deliciously made chocolates I keep coming back for every week! Ask for the praline-filled. I can't get enough of them! read more

Carol's Creative Chocolatez - Yes ... These are also made of chocolate. - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Beautifully designed chocolates. Superb flavor. Everything I have tried has been absolutely amazing.

Amazing Chocolate - Unnecessary and Annoying wait I LOVE the chocolate, which is pricey, but the quality justifies the price. Carol, the shopkeeper is very informative and will talk to you for hours. You can not find a better chocolate maker in the county, maybe even the state. Customer service however.. well.. Carol is very nice and informative when she is taking care of YOU, but I always have to wait 20 minutes to buy chocolate (this is for a very short line). She average 15 minutes per person to buy what is a small handful of chocolate. This would not be a terribly big deal, except that the last time I was there to purchase a gift for my husband with my baby who does not have tolerance for waiting. But what was more annoying, the customer in front of us was busy having a conversation among themselves about what they wanted. We could have easily been helped or at least acknowledged, but we were ignored, while my daughter got fussier and fussier. She was totally unmanageable by the time we were given the time of day. In order for me to keep shopping there, the store has to be empty when I walk by, or the line needs to move a little faster, otherwise I find the experience a great big hassle. read more

if you think hershey's chocolate is the best thing ever, you're in for a rude awakening... go to Carol's to get schooled on real people chocolate. you know, the kind that's so luscious and flavorful that you'll really feel like you've had a treat, without eating an entire pound of crap. no, seriously... you won't find weirdo waxes and preservatives here. nope. only high-quality ingredients and single-sourced chocolates from around the world. from creative fillings (think banana, pinot noir, praline, raspberry lemonade) to creative confections (OMG the meltaways!), there's something for just about any palate at Carol's. She even had me digging the white chocolate, which i'd previously written off as sugared wax. for the record, it's delicious. really. shopping at Carol's is an experience in itself. we wandered into the shop after a nice thai dinner at Origin's - the storefront looked inviting and there were some other shoppers inside, though i'm almost positive it was later than the posted closing time. Carol was running the show herself, and she really took her time with each group of shoppers. we waited patiently, eyeing our options, the artwork around the store, and the chocolate paintings and listening in on the knowledge Carol was dropping on the shoppers ahead of us. she generously offered up samples of various goodies, and was patient with everyone's questions. as indecisive as i am, and as tasty as everything was, i wanted two of everything. luckily, my bank account and my waist line reminded me that this would be a bad idea! Carol's is definitely not cheap- but nothing that's great quality ever is. These ain't your dollar-store chalky chocolates. the $$ is worth it- trust. while picking out a few after-dinner treats and some goodies to bring home to family members, we learned that Carol's offers an array of chocolate classes.... wine pairings, chocolate tastings, and even classes on working with chocolate. how cool is that?! custom group classes are available too, and i imagine they'd be super fun for a wedding party or birthday. the fact that Carol's is right in the center of downtown somerville is fabulous... make reservations for dinner at one of the area resto's and finish the evening with a class or just a quick stop into Carol's for a sweet treat. (ps- you're welcome for planning your next date night) read more

Carol's Creative Chocolatez - carol doing her thang. (ps- check out the artwork around the store!) - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Chocolates are amazing, carol and the other employees are super nice. I like to pick up a few once a week. Chocolates can be a little expensive, but you're paying for a quality item. Stop by and pick up a few, I promise you'll be back for more! read more

The chocolate is good, but the service is terrible. Owner is really rude and often closes without any notice. Call before going, or you'll get faked out by the hours. Has happened to me many times and I won't be going back. Also said this in a google review and the owner came back at me with a defensive and honestly nonsensical response. Guess they don't care about customer service. Whatever that's fine, my heart will go on. read more

This is the most amazing chocolate store. I happened to come in at a time when the owner was there and she was incredibly generous with her knowledge and with a passion that is revealed in her very delicious treats. I think there is something there for anyone who loves and appreciates hand crafted local chocolate. Her whimsical experimentation has resulted in the most extraordinary and scrumptious creations. Highly recommended by a chocolate lover. btw there is art work on there walls that is made from chocolate! crazy good read more

The best chocolate in the area, hands down. And an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely the place to go for great gifts and treats. Try the pralines, they're the BEST!!! read more

"Meh. I've experienced better" sums up exactly how I felt about this place. To be fair, I only had 1 chocolate (a peanut butter melt away), but at almost $2 for a piece I probably won't be coming back. I felt like the owners were a bit haughty when talking about themselves and their chocolate and I didn't find it to be all that special. Maybe I just don't get it? read more

Good place for chocolate lovers like me. The owner is a very nice lady and the quality is great.

What a hidden gem! The chocolates are really delicious. Had the chocolate raspberry tart and it was amazing. Sampled a few pieces that my husband and I both loved. Very friendly and nice atmosphere. read more

Once you come in you want to try everything! I pass by many times a week so I stop to try different chocolates. The owner has been there most of the times I stopped by and she is really nice. She let me try a delicious Pinot Noir flavor filled dark chocolate that blew my mind, and also a banana filling milk chocolate. I don't think I'm ever having a Hershey's bar again. The price is higher than buying a regular chocolate, BUT THAT IS NOT REGULAR CHOCOLATE. It is quite amazing. Here you pay the right price for quality. read more

Go see Carol! You may never buy chocolate anywhere else again. Try the praline, scotch and peanut butter filled...oh man. And she's incredibly generous with samples. Oh, and you can even buy her chocolate edible art work! read more

Such a charming and delightful experience! Carol greeted us warmly and personally showed us the many displays of chocolate treasures. Three cases held glistening and glossy treats of Mexican, American and other cocoa-based delights. She generously offered samples, chiding one patron who had commented that a purchase might be made to compensate for the unsolicited rewards. Carol said, simply, "Buy the chocolates because you enjoy them, not because you feel obligated." He purchased quite a bit of chocolate... read more

Delicious chocolate made in the store. Tony and team are awesome. We were lucky enough to do a chocolate and wine tasting at Rutgers where Tony gave us an awesome education on chocolate. read more

Some family members were visiting from out of town, and we came here for a wine and chocolate tasting / pairing. We called in advance and they bought 2 bottles of well-pairing wine (very good wines) out of courtesy that were there when we arrived. Tony, our primary chocolate coach, taught us so much about where chocolate originated, how it's made, and how flavors are manipulated. We sampled both milk and dark chocolates (more than I can count) and he explained each and every one of them. Seriously, it's insane how much this guy knows about chocolate. And he's happy to answer any of your questions -- no matter how silly or uneducated. We were there for over an hour and a half and we never got bored. I actually was full by the time we left and we were very happy to buy about 25 piece of chocolate on the way out. All in all, the product is extraordinary and is only outdone by the kindness, knowledge, and attention of the staff. read more

A wonderful experience in chocolate. They take pride in making their own chocolate and are happy to explain to you the little nuances of chocolates from different areas. Definitely try their Tanzania Dark Chocolate. Bold and earthy but not bitter. read more