Simply delicious coffee! It's always a relief when you find a hidden gem. This establishment was so cute they even had cows hanging upside down! Such a fun and unique atmosphere. They also sell gelato, although we didn't get a chance to try it this time. The service was great, and the cashier was very helpful and friendly. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, and it was perfect. They also offer a great selection of coffee from Hawaii. The place was clean, welcoming, and had a very friendly vibe. Next time, I'll definitely have to indulge in some desserts! ts. read more

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This is a cute breakfast and dessert cafe that's actually open till midnight (or later on the weekends). The decor and setting is cute and quirky, including cow sculptures hanging upside down from the ceiling. There were only a couple other visitors when we arrived, as it was near opening time. Our dishes took a whopping 35 minutes to be ready, and service was not very friendly nor helpful. Luckily, the music playing through the speakers added a nice vibe to the place, songs like Our House by Madness and Can't Fight This Feeling. We ordered the brunch pizza (with eggs cooked overeasy) and the breakfast flatbread which looked almost identical when served, as well as an iced mocha. The quality of the pizza was pretty average, and the eggs were slightly overcooked. The drink was really good, made fresh, with a smooth taste and a nice sweetness to it, the plastic cup coated in chocolate sauce. It tasted more like chocolate milk with a hint of coffee, which I personally enjoyed. They typically serve gelato here, but it would not be ready till almost two hours after opening time. So no milkshakes or cold desserts were available in the morning this past Sunday (no worries, Ghirardelli is just a block away). I appreciate the variety of menu items offered here. But they really should communicate online that their gelato's not ready till two hours into the day. If there's one thing that irks me about an establishment, it's failure to communicate appropriately. Even though our recent visit was somewhat disappointing, I still gave 3 stars, assuming this was an off day for them. read more

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I was craving something cold on this hot day. Gelato sounded really good since I haven't had it in awhile. I went with three flavors. Being it was so hot it only took me a couple minutes to finish my cup. It was so good and refreshing. Service was great too. Next time I visit The Cat Cafe I will come back. read more

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A good spot for a late night sweet treat. One the outside, it has dark ambiance but inside, light and bright. At the entrance, there is an upside down cow and another towards the end. There is a menu, where along with ice cream/candy, they have breakfast items and coffee. At the front, there is the ice cream parlor and next to it, the candy! There are many options, it can be hard to decide. I was mainly interested in the ice cream. There is many unique flavors. I asked the server which flavors were the most popular. She said Oreo and pomegranate. I was leaning towards chocolate but decided on the Oreo. There are three sizes: small, medium, large. Small is $6. The Oreo tastes exactly how you would expect. There are high end tables to sit at and enjoy your dessert. I came again once more in the day time. The sever that day seemed annoyed and had rolled his eyes when I asked if I can try flavors. I tasted the peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut. Both were very good and I ended up getting the chocolate hazelnut. I was debating on getting both but you can only mix flavors with the medium or large sizes. The sweet treats are great but the only thing is that the service could be a little bit better. read more

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Popped in here on a busy Friday night to grab some gelato. I tried some flavors and we settled on dark chocolate (very good, lovely bitter and sweet combo), sea salt caramel (good), and Oreo cookie (couldn't taste the Oreo). Except for the chocolate, the texture of the other two was hard which could have been why the flavor was milder since it was colder. Gelato should be served soft and creamy. The staff was attentive and helpful. Seating area was clean. read more

Chocolate SD - Bon bon and gelato display cases - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Gaslamp is my Wife's favorite hangout spot, and one of her quick stops to bring us for dessert is here in Chocolate SD. We've been here a lot, but we've never had a chance to review this place until now. This Chocolate SD closes late like MIDNIGHT, I think on weekends at 1 . am, so this is also a plus why we like stopping here when we are in Gaslamp. I had their Banana & Nuttela Crepe, while my Wife and Son shared with Strawberry & Chocolate both were well made with lots of chocolate and fruits in it, really a good one, i also had their ice cream but that was gone so quick before i remembered taking a picture of it, they have lots of selections of their ice creme here and they are pretty good. They serve a lot of mostly what u craving for here for light food or heavy to eat like their sandwiches , oh their coffee here and cold drinks are good to have here too. Staff here is always nice, good spot to swing by and hang around, and eat. But it's Gaslamp so you might probably know already it's always hard to find parking. read more

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Ordered two Americano coffees , they were very good . We also had the ham, egg, and cheese crepe, a croissant and some fresh fruit. The food was very good. Only one person was working she wasn't the friendliest but not rude either, maybe just over worked. We sat outside and were approached by homeless a few times for money. Would still return cause the food was so good! read more

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Creme brulee was 10/10 there pastry and creme crepes was a 5/10 not the best I've had. Register person was nice. Place was busy came around 7pm read more

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We only tried the truffles here. They were just ok. Nothing out of the world. It is $2.5 per truffle, which I thought was a little expensive for what we had. read more

Chocolate SD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

It's not a secret that I love crepes. I ordered two savory crepes from this shop, a chicken and zucchini crepe and a sausage crepe. I would have to say, it was kind of average. However the shop offers an extensive menu of sweet and savory goods. Parking is street an public structure. Service was average. Indoor and outdoor seating. Casual Please come and create your own experience. read more

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We came in on a Monday around 11, the service was very nice and was very patient, they have a lot on their menu and we took a few mins. The service was very quick as well and everything was well worth it and delicious read more

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Had a delicious Affogato here as an afternoon pick-me-up. The lady working the counter was friend. Place has lots of seatings. You can also order food and pastries besides coffee and ice creams. read more

Chocolate SD - Affogato Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I got the 'Vanilla Bean' and the 'Espresso Coffee' gelato (Medium $7 - 2 scoops) and it was very rich and smooth! Getting them together definitely balanced the flavors out and was just the best! It doesn't taste like it has an overload of sugar, or too much of the flavor the gelato has. I then decided to try out the Manicotti (Pasta - $15.00 - Spinach, Ricotta cheese & fresh tomato) and it was absolutely delicious! Service was great and the ladies working there were kind and helpful! Went on a weekend and it does get crowded fast! But it's sooo worth coming here! Especially for the gelato! read more

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Amazing gelato!! It really hit the spot after a long night. The girls working the counter were super sweet and fast. It felt worlds away from the craziness of Gaslamp. read more

Chocolate SD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype. I ordered the Oreo cheesecake, and it didn't taste like cheesecake at all -- it lacked that rich, creamy cheese flavor you expect. The coffee was weak and totally forgettable. The service was actually very good -- friendly and attentive -- but that's the only highlight. For $32, we got two coffees, one slice of red velvet, and the Oreo cheesecake. Honestly, it felt overpriced for what we received. I won't be coming back. There are better dessert spots in San Diego with stronger coffee and better value. read more

Chocolate SD - Americano, red velvet and oreo cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute dessert and coffee spot with a lovely ambience and vibe. Perfect for a casual outing right in the heart of downtown. read more

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After ordering, I used the restroom and my pants were soaked with another person's pee from the tiles. I told the cashier and she shrugged. No other action was taken such as "clean up the pee in the restroom." I'm pretty grossed out by the sanitation standards and I'm disgustingly leaving with the feeling of the bottom of my pants soaked with someone else's pee. read more

Came in here early not knowing what they had but I knew they served coffee. I was staying at one the hotels in Gaslamp and woke up hungry and walked till I found somewhere that served food and hot coffee. I never had an eggs cheese and ham Crepe before so I ordered it and a coffee. They were fast and when I got my food, I was pleased! The coffee was piping hot and the breakfast crepe was delicious. Good alternative to a breakfast burrito lol The crepe was flavorful and held me Up for my next meal. Staff were quick and the eating area was clean. I will definitely be coming back to try one the sweet crepes they serve here. There are so many different kinds to choose from and they have a big selection of gelatos and flavored coffees. read more

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We tried the pistachio gelato and it was everything we had imagined... so now my (our) new favorite. Also tried the tiramisu cake and while it was good, probably wouldn't get it again (husband wasn't too fond of it and toddler wouldn't even try it unlike the pistachio cake we tried a couple of months ago) read more

The place is under renovation and it looks like it wil be amazing. The staff was nice and we dipped in for a quick crepe. Wow. It was good. When you are in the Gaslamp this is a place to go. The gelato also looked great. Have to try that next time. read more

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Being very generous and giving one star. Long story short around 9:15 PM on Monday. We find this place on Google Maps and it says it's open till midnight. My friend and I go there mind you there is a line while the desserts and everything looked delicious. We waited for about a good 10 minutes. There was only one person making crêpes for everybody as I'm guessing it's the most popular item as we stood there we weren't acknowledged. When it came time for us to order my friend and I both wanted a crêpe with banana and Nutella. The young lady behind the counter says to us she'll make it just for us because we've been waiting. With a puzzle look on my friend's face she asked worker what time do they close? She says 10 o'clock when my friend says on your webpage it says you close at 12 she says no we don't very rudely although we really wanted to try this place. We ended up walking out and not purchasing anything. Because for us customer service is everything. Maybe somebody else will have a better experience. read more

Small but cute place On 5th/Market so you have to walk there - no parking on that street. Friendly staff. Delicious Gelato! I got the spicy chocolate. The toffee chocolate was also good read more

Chocolate SD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is hands down my favorite spot in the Gaslamp. I spend every Sunday morning here on 5th Avenue because the people watching is unmatched and it's the perfect little hub for catching up on my reading. The staff is always so genuinely friendly, which makes the morning feel even better. Plus, you can't go wrong with their baked goods or the gelato. It's such a pleasant treat to have while watching the city wake up. If you're in DT San Diego, you definitely need to check it out. Would you like me to add the specific name of the shop so people can find it easier? read more

Husband had to try this place for his after dinner sweet treat. I was really impressed by this cute sweet treat shop. Once inside I saw the menu on the wall offering both savory meals and sweet treats. From flatbread pizzas, savory or sweet crepes, to ice cream and delectable deserts! Husband and I shared some ice-cream and it was very good. Heck, you can even have a beer or a glass of wine in this cute shop. Don't let the name "Chocolate" fool you. There's alot more going on here besides chocolates. Definitely give it a try for either a savory meal, or sweet treat when you're in the area. read more

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Only one worker very rude taking orders and making food, no using gloves. Ice creams without flavor Nutella and straciatella.

Casual cafe that serves gelato, crepes and dessert till late. We went there after dinner at a restaurant a block away. It's right next to a bar so you may have to pass by bar crowds (and smell) depending on what time it is - just more FYI for family with younger kids like me. They have a few options such as lava cake, cheese cake, apple pie, and red velvet. We only ordered the lava cake which came with a scoop of vanilla gelato. They really took the time to decorate it but it kinda fall short on the flavor. I didn't think it was chocolatey enough for me, more sweet than anything. Gelato was fine. The prices are definitely more reasonable than if you were to buy dessert at the restaurant so that's always a perk. Service was fine, again it's a casual cafe so you have to order at the counter. read more

Chocolate SD - Lava Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped here while my date and I were taking a walk after dinner. It's a pretty cute little place! The woman was nice enough to let me try 3 flavors of gelato when they limit their customers to 2 samples. I tried the pomegranate, salted caramel and pistachio. The pomegranate was the only one I enjoyed and I ended up getting a cup of it. The other two were just lacking in flavor. I've definitely had better gelato in San Diego, but I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here again if I was walking around the area again. read more

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We visited here after Lou and Mickey's, Cafe Sevilla, and Rocking Baja Lobster's. We visited for the Taste of the Gaslamp 2023. I had the Cookies and Cream, and my partner had Vanilla Ice Cream. We were both extremely satisfied with the delicious desserts and the service. read more

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Quick stop by to grab a coffee and a grub and we absolutely love this cute little creamery in downtown SD. Sawen was a very patient and a phenomenal host and answered our questions and did definitely guide us doing in making the right choice with what we wanted ( a dark chocolate ( which she did tell us in advance that it want fully dark chocolate) along with gelato ( pistachew). We got an Americano and as well an Earl Grey tea skin with. All in all a fantastic experience for a quick stop by and definitely would recommend them!! read more

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Bathroom was surprisingly nice. The floor looked like river pebbles coated in epoxy, so it was super cool. Only 1 stall and I think no mirror tho. I don't know what I got. Are these truffles? Are these bon bons? They're good. They're $1.95 each. I'm not mad. It was a good treat. And the flavors were classic and some were non basic. I would try more of these. I sampled their coconut gelato. I could tell it wasn't fresh coconut, but it wasn't annoyingly fake coconut flavored either. I would come back here to try more gelato and get actual food. I like that they have a big menu. read more

Chocolate SD - Passion fruit hibiscus, maple with blueberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I wanted cannoli and this place was near my hotel. I also saw they had a selection of cheesecake so I bought some as well. One order of cannoli comes with three. They were quite good but the added toppings and sauces that I didn't ask for would've been better without. I also has the caramel cheesecake and mascarpone cheesecake which were both excellent. I preferred the mascarpone cheesecake. Although the desserts were pricey, they were worth trying. There's many items on their menu. Service was friendly and quick as I was the only customer. Ambiance was bright, clean, and quite unique. I'd come back when I'd visit SD. read more

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Staff was super friendly! Gelato was delicious! I got the tiramisu and my daughter got the kinder bueno . Both really good! Super chill environment. Will definitely be back. read more

This is a cute little creamery in the heart of the Gaslamp quarter. It is open late and they have a wide selection of delicious Gelato, crepes, and other baked goods. There is metered parking on the street out front of the shop. That street, However, is closed on certain days of the week though at night. There are also some commercial garages and lots available to park that are nearby, but they are a bit pricey. They have some seating indoors that is available for you to sit and eat. There is also some seating available in front of the shop on the sidewalk and in a special area built out to the street. I was in a hurry so I just got my treat to go. They had some hip-hop music playing in the background as I was deliberating on which ice cream to choose. They guy working the shop was nice. I do not know if you are able to sample the ice cream or not. I did not ask. I just jumped right in. They have 2 freezers full of frozen deliciousness. I opted to get a medium cup which allowed me to get 2 flavors. You only get one flavor with a small and three with a large. I got the pomegranate and the coconut. I made it back to the hotel with my ice cream in one piece. It was delicious and fresh. Very smooth. My favorite was the coconut. I highly recommend checking this spot out if you are on the 5th Ave strip. read more

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Slow service...food safety questionable at best. Ham and cheese were left on countertop the entire time we waited 20 minutes for coffee. Bananas were cut exactly where meat was prepped on the cutting board. read more

Stopped in here and watched the marathon go by while drinking their black Kona coffee. Really nice place. It smells amazing because of all the sweets. The back coffee is very flavorful without needing any additional sweetener or milk. Flatbread was amazing. I also love the upside cows. Really cute lol read more

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This place has got it all! Savory, sweet, coffee, pastries! The ricotta & olive bruschetta, was just okay. I liked the sausage & pepper flatbread! Smelled amazing and tasted good! The mascarpone & Nutella crepe was delicious and not too sweet! Chocolate moose cheesecake, just okay. They are known for the gelato - had the Oreo, milk chocolate, tiramisu & melon. It was all delicious but not the best I ever had. Service was friendly & quick! Ambiance is casual and somewhat European. read more

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Came here after a concert because we are craving for dessert, and this place was opened. I ordered tiramisu gelato and my friend got dark chocolate gelato as recommended by the server. The dark chocolate was too sweet, and too rich in my opinion. The texture was pretty thick. It tasted like fudge instead of gelato. The tiramisu tasted perfect that the texture was not runny, and it was not overly sweet. However, it lacked of the taste of coffee. Line was long and service was fast. Good for late night dessert. read more

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My boyfriend was innocently sitting at one of the tables at this place and his chair suddenly snapped. we all thought maybe he just fell over but we noticed that one of the chair legs snapped! We told the worker and he just nodded not acknowledging anything about the fall. I thought he would say something but no. When I brought it up to the worker he said that it was in the corner because it was broken and that's why it was there. if that was the case the chair should've been thrown out in the beginning. Definitely not okay and the employees had nothing to say and didn't seem to care. no hospitality. read more

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10/10!! They were not busy at all, while every other breakfast/coffee place had a line out the door. Unfortunately we already ate, but they had a big selection of food and I wish I'd had room to try it. Very nice, comfortable, space. Homey vibes, everybody working there was very kind. read more

Chocolate SD - Iced espresso with soy & iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

The coffee was not great, definitely not strong and did not taste great. Just average. The pastries looked old and not fresh. It's a small little place. Nothing super special about it. The barista was kind of all over the place because she had a couple of customers, not super courteous, appeared more stressed than anything. All in all.. not terrible, but not great. read more