Tiny quaint shop that smells amazing as soon as you walk in. The beautiful artistry of the chocolates-makes you not want to eat them. The hot chocolate with chile flakes intensifies the delicious chocolate flavor. It takes you back to a little town in Mexico with its decor and aromas. I got all most everything laugh out loud and a 3 leches cake that was amazing and so good. It really reminded me of eating arroz con leche to be honest. A must in Berkeley!!! :) read more

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Everything here is absolutely delicious. Pros: -I love that their cakes are small yet large enough to share -their frozen hot chocolate is soo good! -they wrap up their chocolates so beautifully -my favorite chocolates were the Kahlua, cajeta caramel, and mole Cons -n/a Other: -one person/group at a time -no indoor seating -street parking read more

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Wonderful chocolate shop! I get my client gifts here now, and people rave about them. Must not miss Berkeley shop!!

My friend bought us a box of chocolate, 6-piece Bonbon Collection, from Casa De Chocolates as a birthday gift. We were impressed with its wrapping, classy and elegant. Each chocolate looked delicate and too beautiful to eat. It also tasted delicious, smooth and is perfectly matched with the filling. read more

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Mexican hot chocolate is delectable! Such a rich chocolate flavor, perfect amount of sweetness, and enhanced with a touch of chilli. Truly one of the best I've had. Chocolate cake is moist and decadent, frosting could be sweeter but overall very high quality and good prices read more

I LOVE coming here whenever I am visiting the Bay Area! Their frozen hot chocolate is amazingly good! I especially love their homemade whipped cream they put on top. A must try place if you haven't been yet. read more

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Just stepping into this shop is a heavenly experience. And to top it off, the staff couldn't be friendlier and more helpful. Last time I was in they were "forcing" free samples on me (wink wink). I purchased a few different sampler boxes as gifts (one for me, one for the birthday boy). You cannot go wrong here - every little bit is an incredible treat! read more

I consider Casa de Chocolates to be one of the best businesses in the SF Bay Area. They create L.A.Burdick-quality chocolates, pastries, drinks, and desserts, with a Mesoamerican flair. The people working here are passionate, helpful and kind. The shop itself is adorable. Of the many chocolate shops around UC Berkeley, *this* is the one to visit and remember. read more

Casa De Chocolates is my absolute favorite chocolate place of all time hands down! Although it is quite a while away from the UC Berkeley campus, it is well worth the journey! Every chocolate that Casa de chocolates has is articulately crafted and a unique blend of flavors that cannot be found in other chocolate store or mainstream chocolate retailers. Their chocolate bars are always amazing and rich and make good gifts at $7 per bar or 3 bars for $20. My go to desserts are the: Chile Mango chocolate bar (5/5): Perfect blend of semi-sweet dark chocolate with chili flakes and chunks of sweetened fresh mango scattered throughout with every bite. Mole chocolate bar (5/5): A rich deep semi-sweet dark chocolate with a lingering spice blend. The Guayaba (5/5): A guava filled chocolate with a hard dark chocolate outer shell and a gooey sweet guava jam filling. Tres Leches cake (4/5): A bit too sweet for my liking, but spongey, milky and oozing with a sweet condensed milk flavoring, and moist to perfection. Frozen hot chocolate with whipped cream (5/5): MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. This drink tastes like frozen liquified nutella with a creamy consistency and a kick of chili mixed into the chocolate along with coco nibs is absolutely divine. Definitely visit Casa De Chocolates if you are a chocolate lover, for an amazing Valentines Day Chocolate gift, or if you are in the mood to sample unique blends of Mexican rich chocolate flavors you can't find anywhere else! *Also Note they have a $5 minimum for credit card purchases* read more

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I visited Casa de Chocolates to get some artesian chocolate for someone as a gift. It's a small storefront and only two people were allowed inside at once so we did have to wait a short while. When stepping inside, it feels a bit magical because you're around so much chocolate. We were greeted and offered a free bonbon to sample (without the Yelp check-in!). I got to try the Brazilian sea salt caramel and WOW it was amazing. Smooth chocolate enhanced by the kick of sea salt. So good! There were so many different flavors to choose from-- some classic, some tropical, some very unique. The lady offered many suggestions and recommendations which made the selection process much easier. $18 for 6PC, $30 for 12PC, $52 for 24PC. If I'm in the area, I would come back to try their chocolate drinks! read more

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I noticed a few people waiting outside of this place so I went up to check out what they offered. It's take out only so I wasn't able to walk inside. They had a glass screen and a ya Le blocking the door with their cash register. The menu consisted of a few chocolate pieces, bars, some Mexican chocolate drinks and desserts. Out of the three desserts, I wanted to try the tees leches because I haven't had amazing tres leches yet. Wooow.... 10/10 would recommend the tres leches. It has the perfect amount of sweet and was cold enough to enjoy on a sunny day. Portion size was enough for two people and it was only $5. I would've bought a cake sized one if they offered it. It was that good. We also bought a lavender rose chocolate bar but the chocolate overpowered the other flavors. I'm adding this place on my list of must have desserts. Will be back weekly lol read more

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The best spot in the neighborhood for grabbing a gift that NO ONE would never need to return. These chocolates are sooooo delightful. I've never had one that was anything less than delicious!! I love all the fruit ones, even though I'm typically not chocolate and fruit kinda gal. But seriously, you can't go wrong with any of the chocolates. The boxes and box are extra cute too. Grab some today whenever you are in the neighborhood! Bonus, staff are friendly and kind. read more

I didn't realize that this place is around the corner from Alta Bates in Berkeley. My co-worker and I walked here from work during our lunch and purchased a frozen hot chocolate. It was really yummy. The chocolate was dark enough and the combination of the sweetness is just right! This was considered lunch but definitely a treat! Love it! read more

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1 free bonbon with yelp check in (worth $2.50) - shiny decorative chocolate shell, filled with various flavors. I got coconut caramel, guava, kailua, mole. All were very good but expensive. Hubby said "we never buy those", I replied "we buy it when we are on vacation so we are on vacation today". Tres leche cake - very popular in reviews, appreciate that it is not too sweet, but I felt it was just OK. Hot chocolate - just a tad of kick to it but too watery for my liking. read more

Casa de Chocolates is probably not for someone who fantasizes of an American candy bar when they think of chocolate. Chocolate connoisseurs--check this place out! They make Brazillian, Incan, Peruvian, and Mexican chocolates. They use organic ingredients when available. They also make chocolates with stevia, and create vegan varieties. I got one small beautifully rendered chocolate candy for $2.50. It was beautiful enough to wear as jewelry, but I ate it instead. So rich and dense!!! Next time I am in the neighborhood, I will stop in for a artisanal treat. Maybe I will try their frozen hot chocolate or compare chocolates from Brazil and Peru? read more

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Unique neighborhood chocolate shoppe with an artistic and Mexican twist. Case de Chocolates es "Arte de Dulces"! Actually how many neighborhoods have an artistic chocolate shoppe? Not many, so count your blessings citizens of this area! CDC is located on busy Ashby near College Avenue with metered street parking and a loading zone in front of the shoppe. Imagine the shoppe where Charlie Bucket bought the chocolate bar with the Golden Ticket - the glass, wood, brick, accentuated with chocolate on shelves, glass display cases, and small merchandise tables. The place just smells of intoxicating chocolate. Cool. As per the name, CDC has some unique chocolates, some with a Mexican and / or a tropical slant: Mole, Chile, Ginger, Tequila, Metzcal, Guava, Tamarind, etc. The wife picked and chose 12 various pieces both for looks and uniqueness. We really didn't want to eat them as they are individual works of art. But you'll have that dazed, satisfying look on your face when you do partake. The CDC also has frozen chocolate drinks, cupcakes, candy bars, and other goodies. The frozen hot chocolate is popular as we had one (nice chile touch to it) and they sold a handful while we were there. Step back in time and visit this homey shoppe, we're glad we did and will be back when we're in the area! Nice helpful and patient staff as it took time for us to pick after asking about all of the pieces. So lucky of a neighborhood. read more

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Casa De Chocolates produces artisanal, hand-crafted, works of chocolate art derived from Latin flavors. Casa De Chocolates also apparently hacked into my brain's primitive reward circuitry in the ventral tegmental area by pumping up the dopamine, inhibiting the serotonin, and taking my nucleus accumbens to the fourth base on the first date! (Forgive the neuro reference it's my job). Normally, eating chocolate is something one doesn't think too much about (i.e. popping some pedestrian Hershey's into your mouth); however, occasionally, eating chocolate can be transformative. For example, when I was gifted a box of 12 bonbons, eating chocolate became an experience. When I opened the box, I was struck by the variety of designs and just how photogenic the pieces of chocolate were. I couldn't resist going paparazzi on them before and during consumption. Each taste in the 12 piece variety box (30.00$) was like a little decadent trip to a different place--there were tastes of mole, tequila, passion fruit, caramel, guava, cinnamon, tamarind, vanilla caramel, cajeta (a goat milk caramel). A favorite was the geometrically-delicious Lavanda with its dark chocolate, lavender, and mint undertones. There's nothing much more to say than you deserve to try these; you are worth it; you deserve the dopamine hit! Gifting these to someone would also earn you tons of brownie-points to read more

The store is cute and the workers are swift. And I f*cking love their iced hot chocolate drink. 10/10 coming back again.

The line was super long and well out the door. Since the staff rushed me a bit, I just asked for a random assortment of their most popular chocolates. This place offers more artisanal chocolates that aren't necessarily super sweet. They were expensive, but the chocolates are high quality and beautifully decorated. Even the presentation was neat; they were packaged in a hard box and ribbon and came with a pamphlet describing the flavours. The frozen hot chocolate was amazing, and I would definitely come back for it again when the store is less crowded. read more

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I've been coming here for 10 years and realized I never wrote a review. Love chocolate? Need a unique gift? Want to support small businesses? Support Latinx business? Support women owned businesses? SO many reasons, so much to taste! I'm always recommending Casa de Chocolates to people for all occasions because they are perfect. Fair trade, employs college students, unique, mouthwatering delicious & something for everyone! What do I recommend? Absolutely everything. Over the years I have tried everything and I have never been disappointed. Growing up I hated tres leches cake and this place converted me. The only downside is that now that I can't have dairy, I can't have their frozen Mexican hot chocolate or the cakes, but they have so many delicious bon bons and chocolate bars that I am still very happy! A MUST when in Berkeley! You can also order online and ship anywhere. read more

I love supporting family owned and small local business. If you want delicious chocolate unique flavors and taste come to this place. Literally 20 feet away from my other favorite Italian restaurant spot in Berkeley. I tried the coconut and tamarind chocolates and sea salt pistachio all dark chocolate and seriously it just melts in your mouth. Love love Dark chocolate definitely not cheap but worth it and the calories. read more

Tapatio chocolate bonbon!!! SOO GOOD. So much to choose from! I saw pretty pictures of chocolates from this place, and I just had to visit. The pieces they have here are very delicate and they have one of those "you break, you buy" rules, especially for the various chocolate bars. From the door to the case and registers, they have various chocolate bars in a couple sizes. The flavors look amazing, such as mole, orange chocolate, fleur, etc. They even have a bar in pieces for sampling. They also have lollipops and other shaped chocolates. Onto the fun stuff - the chocolate case. All the pieces look so amazing, and they have a variety of flavors - fruity ones, alcohol ones, floral, caramels. I got a giftbox of 6 pieces that includes - Tapatio - first time having a tapatio chocolate. tapatio ganache inside, and wow, I was surprised it went so well with the chocolate. It was definitely my favorite piece. There was good spice with the sweetness that I immediately wanted more. Guayaba (guava) - amazing lightly sweetened guava flavor in the center of the chocolate. Very good. Maracuya (coconut milk ganache, passionfruit) - just like the guava, good flavor of the fruit. YUM! Petalos de Rosa (rose petal ganache) - hint of floral flavor. Mole - mole flavor! Similar to the tapatio, there was a small kick of heat. Chipotle Caramel - good if you like chipotle and caramel. good flavor, but I'm not the biggest caramel fan. The husband really enjoyed it! They also have Mexican hot chocolate and frozen Mexican hot chocolate here. I'll make sure I try one next time I go here - some frozen hot chocolate with some tapatio chocolates, and maybe one of their cake desserts. MMMMM!! read more

Casa De Chocolates - Our amazing gift box of 6- guava, chipotle caramel, tapatio, passion fruit, rose petal, and mole - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Berkeley, California

We have foodie friends who live in Berkeley and graciously ordered a tres leches cake and chocolate cupcakes from this shop. Their tres leches was so good and I'd come back for this alone! I loved how it tasted like a cake version of horchata -- I don't remember other tres leches cakes being so cinnamon tasting (in a good way). I also liked how it wasn't cloyingly, crazy sweet the way some tres leches cakes can be. I went from "I think I ate too much at lunch; I don't think I can eat too much for dessert, so just give me a small piece" to not only eating all of my portion and but polishing off my kids' leftovers as well! lol The chocolate cupcakes were good too but the tres leches cake is where it's at! Our friends told us that we have to come back to try their frozen hot chocolate (supposedly way better than the overhyped Serendipity of New York fame) and their chocolate as well. This was my first time trying delicacies from a Mexican chocolatier (I didn't realize shops could get so specialized!), and I was impressed. I'll be back! read more

FROZEN MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE!!! I mean, do I really need to say anything else? Okay, okay... their chocolate bars are mouthwatering too!!! All of this chocolate, just oh so good!!! Is it weird to not like chocolate milkshakes but to be obsessed with frozen Mexican hot chocolate? Not really sure how this happened, but I would choose a their frozen Mexican hot cocoa over a chocolate milkshake any damn day! I don't know what they're putting in there... (I'm trying to slow it down with the "crack" references but...). It might just be crack in a cup! Good GAWD, why is it so addictive? Switching gears for a moment: this place has the most incredible chocolate boxes and bars! Their chocolate is made with pure cacao and they sell a variety of chocolate assortments in different sizes and flavors. You can also find many gluten free chocolate options here as well. Their almond and Brazilian sea salt chocolate is AMAZING! They were giving out samples of it one day, and I had to purchase some because it was so tasty. They make and sell chocolate gift boxes here too! An excellent option for a unique gift giving opportunity. Customer service is superb and the associates are all very knowledgeable and cordial. Definitely a Berkeley gem that I feel gets hidden amongst the busy streets of Ashby. But please pay them a visit and indulge in their delicious chocolate because it's really amazing. I double dawg dare you to get their frozen Mexican hot chocolate! You'll most likely leave out of there with a newly found addiction (sorry in advance!). read more

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My go to when I am in need of fancy chocolates. They also have amazingly delicious hot chocolate and Tres Leche cake. My favorite chocolates are Guayaba and Tamarind, honestly though you can't go wrong with any of their options. They carry spicy and boozy options as well! read more

Pearla from Casa De Chocolates was so kind and patient while I was searching for gifts for family who live internationally. Pearla gave great suggestions and neatly wrapped all the boxes for family. It was a hit! The shop is in Elmwood and the ambiance inside is very neat and tidy. My goal is to try the frozen hot chocolate during my next visit! read more

I was attracted by the hot chocolate sign. I came in and tried a sample of the chocolate cake. The cake was good but not very chocolately. I definitely wasn't craving milk after I ate the cake. I ordered the cold hot chocolate togo. They also give the option to exclude the Mexican spices. The cold chocolate was icy and didn't have a strong chocolate flavor. Service was great. Chocolates are made fresh inhouse and there are a lot of flavors. There are 2 small tables outside the shop for sitting. read more

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Unusual and delicious chocolates, often with various Mexican spices. A little pricey, but well worth it!

Three words: FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE! They have the most delicate chocolates available. So rich and tasty and just melts in your mouth. The frozen hot chocolate drink though - this is the one!! The taste of this drink is not your typical "chocolate smoothie." It's rich, has little pieces of chocolate that are so chewy, and the actual flavor of this drink is different (in the best way possible) You MUST try it. It's a delicious and different kinda chocolate flavor. Solid 10/10! It is located near the corner of College and Ashby and it's pretty small. There's a wide selection of different chocolates to choose from, but don't forget to check out the frozen hot chocolate!!! read more

Impressive, artisanal chocolates are sold here. They are very tasty and make unique gifts.The frozen hot chocolate is heavenly.

I try to come here every time I visit California. There is a really nice charm to this store and the chocolates they sell. Buying chocolates from here is like buying an edible piece of art. The best part of this quaint store is that the chocolates not only look good; they taste good!! You get your monies worth. But your visit is not complete without the frozen Mexican got chocolate - I know it sound like the frozen cancels out the hot, but it's like a slushee of Mexican got chocolate - you will just have to trust me and try it out (unless you're lactose ) read more

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Best flan I have ever had in my life creamy custardy light fluffy sweet just perfection at its best wish i lived next door so awesome

I made it into their store at 6pm just as a customer came out of the store, the door was still open. They would not sell me bars. While Carla stood there and told me they were closed and could not sell me chocolate bars, the other person was doing the customers order. Carla could have easily sold me the bars I wanted to purchase. I pleaded. No chocolate for the people I wanted to gift it. Yes the sign said closed but in retail one has to make choices, this was in my opinion not a good business decision. Great chocolate! I really like to support local and women owned business. BUT The limiting hours and the lack of good customer service are going to make think twice before I come back. read more

The frozen hot chocolate is amazing i literally crave it multiple times a week!! Also the whipped cream is not too sweet which is a perfect balance for this drink! read more

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This local business is open during shelter-in-place with multiple precautions taken - on this #thankyouThursday, I am so thankful I can fulfill my chocolate cravings at Casa De Chocolates. Their chocolate pieces can make a beautiful, delectable gift, and their chocolate bars, while not quite as pretty but still with above average looks, can be enjoyed for a little bit longer if you limit yourself to a square or two a day... They also have Mexican hot chocolate and desserts such as flan. Note: they do not have sweet milk chocolate, but rich, savory blends of dark chocolate. Come grab a treat and enjoy a stroll in this cute neighborhood right after! read more

I am so upset with myself for taking so long to try this place. I have been wanting to try this place for a very long time at least over 5 years. And today I have finally tried it and I wanna come back each and every time I come to Berkeley. I got 6 bon bons and I wish I just went for it and got one of each. I got the passion fruit, guava, the Brazilian sea salt, the jamaica, cinnamon and the tamarind. YUM!!!! Each one was AMAZING. Just a burst of the flavor from the center. They actually fill the chocolate with the flavoring instead of mixing the flavor into the chocolate. SOOOO GOOOD!! And so beautifully made and tempered chocolate. Each bon bon had its own unique design. This place is the perfect place to buy a chocoholics dream gift. A box of these bon bons and you're in heaven. I also had the hot chocolate and it's in my top 3 of hot chocolates. It was really delicious. I wish I had gotten the frozen hot chocolate since it was pretty hot today but at least its another thing to look forward to in my next visit. I wanted to try the flan too but I had to restrain myself from getting one of everything. Located off College Ave on Ashby. Kinda hard to just spot but its there at the end before you get into the housing. Street parking wherever you can find it. Very quaint space but the inside is amazing. If you have ever seen the movie Chocolat it reminds me of that chocolate shop. Currently, they are only letting in one party at a time in the shop to order then you wait outside for your order (well I guess if you order drinks). Pricing is a bit on the pricey side. But worth every penny. The bon bons are once again are amazing. Very friendly staff. read more

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I was looking for some yummy hot chocolate and I saw Casa De Chocolates pop up on Yelp! I was so thankful for this suggestion because wow what a special place. Artisanal chocolate for excellent prices and so many flavors. The Mexican hot chocolate (chili flakes optional) was just the rich and flavorful warm drink I was wanting. They were welcoming but also not intrusive and allowed you to just look and enjoy the shop. The hot chocolate was only $3! The frozen one is $4! You can get smaller chocolate bars for $3 or the larger ones for $7. They also make deals for buying three bars for less. I was so shocked since the chocolate was so tasty and honestly hand crafted. If you're craving delicious chocolate come here! read more

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As a long time fan of Casa de Chocolates I can state their deserts and chocolates are delicious! Sadly, every since the new management took over the young people running the register/store are extremely rude and unprofessional to adult and children alike. They will literally yell at you if you don't follow the rules and roll their eyes when you're taking time making your selection. And this is not a one time interaction this has been on going and I shop there multiple times per month. I understand food service is tough work but if you don't have customer service skills then take up a different job! There are lots of options out there that don't require you to engage with the general public. Sadly I will be looking for a new chocolate spot. read more

So good. Fancy chocolates that taste like Mexican heaven. Sometimes I pop in to the cute shop for a couple of bonbons or a frozen Mexican chocolate drink, but mostly just to inhale a bunch of times and get that chocolate factory high. I've also ordered online to send to family and friends several times. Ordering and delivery always goes smoothly and the recipients always love them! read more

Got some chocolates as I was in the area. The chocolate flavors are so creative here! The Guayaba is filled with a guava filling and it was definitely my favorite. The kahlua had a nice strong expresso flavor and my second favorite. The lavanda is lavender so it was pretty floral. I'm not a huge fan of floral sweets but it was still very good. The Brazilian sea salt caramel was a solid sea salt caramel chocolate. I had high hopes for mole but I wasn't a huge fan. The mezcal & sal de gusano tasted just like mezcal, very alcoholic. read more

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