The chocolate is divine. It's high quality and each piece has rich flavors that taste fresh. Some people 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. read more

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Always good to support your local chocolate shop over the mass produced candy bars and chocolate you can get at the grocery store. They have unique flavors and there's a sense of giving yourself a treat after a long days work. I'm a mango and coffee fan so that's what I tried in these chocolates. They wrapped it up nicely even though I ate it straight away! My coworker did the same for her spicy chocolates. Cool Berkeley shop! read more

Best place when you want to indulge and/or gift someone a beautiful box of unique chocolates. Great variety of amazing flavor combos and visually so, so appealing. I mean, true art. My current favorites - Mango and Meyer Lemon. Service is also always perfect and makes you want to come back again and again. read more

I always miss when this place is open and today, I finally got a chance to come in during open hours. they have a lot of dark chocolate that is not very sweetened, but still very rich. I ended up getting some samples and then choosing 3 (one was eaten before the pic oops) of the milk chocolate and caramel. it has a perfectly hard chocolate with a melty caramel inside. highly recommend! read more

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I have been a huge fan of this place for over a decade when they were chocolatier blue. Every piece is so rich, flavorful and a work of art as well as refreshing to the palate. These are perfect as gifts for loved ones as well as a treat to enjoy yourself. This place continues to be the best chocolate place in the bay area by far! read more

Best chocolate store in Berkeley by far! All of the creations are so decadent and unique. I love coming here for any gift I need to buy. Not to mention the owner and staff are really sweet! (Photo taken elsewhere after the gift was opened) read more

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Amazing variety, taste and perfect for gifting. I got every time there is something special.

Walking by and decided to stop in for a treat. The chocolate is high quality and tastes great. Staff was friendly and gave us a sample to try. Cute, local shop. I'd come back and try some other yummy treats! read more

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Delicious, locally handcrafted artisanal chocolates perfect for a gift or treat for a special occasion. Located on University in a small storefront, Chocolaterie appears very unassuming but is truly a Berkeley gem. I visited a few times in undergrad many years ago to pick up some gift boxes for friends and decided to stop by again for a truffle gift box for my graduate school mentor. You can either purchase in-person and personally choose your selection of truffles or order online and pick up the gift box. Though ordering online does not allow you to choose your truffles, their chocolates are all beautiful and you can't really go wrong with any of them. They're gorgeous and (almost) too pretty to eat ;) Their flavors are pretty unique as well, which makes eating the chocolates such an adventure. They have your classic truffles, as well as yuzu, chai, blueberry, and peanut butter jelly. Cost per truffle is very reasonable! I compared prices to other Bay Area chocolatiers and the cost per truffle at Chocolaterie is slightly lower than at competitors. read more

Bit pricier for gift boxes, but chocolates LOOK BEAUTIFUL and FLAVORS ARE EXQUISITE. Gift boxes can be picked and are assembled and wrapped right in front of you. The chocolate varieties (i.e. pistachio praline, blueberry) are simple but seem to have an incredible amount of thought and consideration behind each one. Called and came in a touch after the 6pm closing time. Exceptional service and wonderful vibe, gentleman assembling the gift boxes was very sweet and even offered us each a sample. Both the blueberry and mango chocolates we were given as samples had subtle but exquisite fruit flavors. Chocolates look beautiful and make for wonderful gifts for special occasions. Will definitely return for gifts in the future. read more

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Came for a nice box of chocolates for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and was not disappointed. It's exactly what I was looking for. I came here for beautiful artisanal chocolates and feel that they delivered. Chris, the owner, offered me a sample of the mimosa. Soft shell, and ooey gooey ganache filling -- so delish. His favorite was the passion fruit caramel, and I can tell why! As someone who has worked in the chocolate/candy industry, the prices are very reasonable per truffle. I believe in supporting local businesses and call me crazy but my chocolate tastes prefer this over See's or Godiva any day. You're paying for art, supporting a local business and they taste great! read more

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Received a box as a holiday gift! They're almost too pretty to eat Some yummy ones I tried so far -- hazelnut, PB&J, and tangerine! Hazelnut might be my favorite so far with the hazelnut and praline filling. The PB&J is a unique twist on a classic childhood flavor. Tangerine flavor was sweet yet bright! Can't wait to try the others. The box of chocolates was delivered to my house in a solid box. It had a little bow around the box and a small handwritten note with a message from my manager. I'm inspired to also send these out for gifts as well! read more

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We came to this little chocolate shop after lunch at Rose Pizza and it was such a nice experience! First of all, the owner is fantastic and offered us samples. The chocolates are really amazing and we immediately knew we were going to leave with most of the flavors after trying just a sample. I really liked the caramel, the sage honey and the yuzu habanero. All of the chocolates are also beautifully crafted and so intricate. These would make a really special local gift for a birthday or holidays. Can't wait to return! read more

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Terrific person putting individual choices of chocolates into boxes on a busy day before Valentine's Day. She was so friendly and efficient!

With a focus on classical flavors, Chocolaterie's team crafts each piece with the utmost care, ensuring a perfect balance of nuanced flavors that beautifully complement the richness of the chocolate itself. There was a WIDE variety of chocolate to choose from including passion fruit caramel, mango chile, and even a selection of rotating season options. Take a look at the photos, the chocolates all look so BEAUTIFUL. Exceptional quality of delicate gourmet chocolate with interesting flavors! There was 1 staff working and she was super nice and friendly. She even had a pile of chocolate that was not perfect and she gave 1 out to each customer as a sample as they were ordering. I will definitely come here again to try more of their chocolate creations! read more

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I purchased some chocolates for my wife and she loved them. She enjoyed the different flavors and how beautiful the chocolates looked. I don't too much care for chocolate as it can be intense to me. But the bites that I had was really light and delicious. The flavors tasted exactly as advertised. Highly recommend read more

Beautifully made chocolates. As soon as we walked in, the lady offered us a sample. Delicious and no overly sweet. These chocolates make great gifts!! read more

Was looking for a local shop to buy artisanal chocolate for Valentine's day and Chocolaterie fit the bill. It's located in downtown Berkeley so parking can be a little difficult. The chocolates here are so colorful and beautiful. I also really enjoyed the unique artisanal chocolate flavors. My favorite was the lychee lavender. The subtle fruity and floral flavor worked well with the chocolate. The chocolates here make a wonderful gift and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Beautiful bonbons, very pretty and almost too pretty to eat. Also very expensive but that's what it is everywhere nowadays. Not sure how they taste because I gave them away as a gift for our host. Will try them for myself on the next special occasion. read more

This is hands-down the best place to get a gift box in Berkeley. The boxes that they offer have a beautiful presentation. They have all the standard chocolate varieties, but also some more exotic ones like Passion Fruit Caramel. I recommend trying the Mango Chile. It has some serious flavor. PRO-TIP: If you have kids, ask for the PB&J chocolate! Its delicious and will make any kiddo smile. Also, don't forget to try the Lychee Lavender. Such flavor! read more

I've been coming to this place for years -- and it is easily my favorite chocolate shop in the Bay, if not any place I've ever been. Prices are a little high, but in return you get truly incredible and unique flavors that aren't too sweet and are actually artisanal. I have yet to try a flavor from them that I don't like! I've also gotten to meet the owner a few times, and it's very clear that he loves what he does. The other workers are also always kind and helpful. read more

Chris is an ARTIST. Not to mention an absolutely gracious host. I came in 5 minutes to closing. He welcomed me with not one, not two, but THREE samples of fine chocolates. I accepted. :) Cardamom Caramel. Passion Fruit Caramel. Lavender Tea. Oh my. He airbrushes them. Like each chocolate is a model. And each chocolate is a model. For what chocolates should be. I bought two boxes. He gave me extras to go home with. I can't say enough about how much I love this establishment. Side note: I used to go to another Chris (Elbow) in San Francisco and find no need to travel dramatically to Hayes Valley for artistically made chocolates when this Chris is nearby. I will be back to buy more presents. They are gorgeous inside and out. Plus, he finds the finest ingredients he can from Monterey Market in Berkeley. Then, creates at an extremely high-craft level. How much more local and lucky can we get?! read more

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To me, they are the most exquisite chocolates I've ever tasted. It doesn't hurt that each piece is a beautifully sculptured piece of artwork separate from the next. The owner is friendly and very knowledgeable in his craft. Every time I visit, it is a very memorable experience. I am just a retired man with no association with the store. It's just a great place to buy the best chocolates in Berkeley. read more

Excellent quality, fruit for the fillings is super fresh, small shop, nice people. I highly recommend them.

WOW!!! Soooooooo good!!! I had the Meyer lemon, Carmel, and quince chocolates. This is my new favorite place for a special treat!!!I'd leave a photo but I already ate it all!!! read more

AMAZING QUALITY chocolates. Every piece is so, so delectable and LAYERED in flavor. They definitely know wtf they're doing! Definitely hit this place up if you're looking for QUALITY chocolates at reasonable local business prices. FOOD I got a box of 10 chocolates ($22) for my bf for Valentine's Day. You can really taste everything they wanted you to taste and everything they listed in their descriptions. The combinations of flavors just totally worked out for every piece, from passion fruit caramel to mango chile. They also have some fun alcoholic flavors, such as blackberry gin and lime mezcal. Love the creativity. Passion fruit caramel was my favorite! MOOD A super cute grab-and-go type of shop. They also have pies which I will definitely try next time, and hot chocolate which also seems pretty popular. Note theydon't take Apple Pay! 'TUDE The lady who helped me was super sweet and patient! She even let me sample one of the chocolates I ended up not choosing, which was just as delightful as the rest I bought. read more

If you're looking to gift some one some chocolates this is definitely a shop I'd recommend. All of the flavors are very good but in particular I really love the passion fruit one which has a good balance between sweet-tartness of the fruit and the biter-earthiness of the chocolate. I also really appreciate how friendly and helpful the staff are especially when I have questions about the flavors or am having a difficult time deciding what to get. read more

The chocolates were divine! They were so beautifully crafted and tasted just as good. We tried a bunch of their popular flavors and they didn't disappoint. They survived a long flight and being in an 80 degree car for almost an hour because of the good job the owner did with packaging. Highly recommend it! read more

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Come for their hot chocolate. Food: 7/10 I am not a fan of their chocolates; which have a waxy/processed texture that overshadows the chocolate for me. However, I do really enjoy their hot chocolate! Order it without the added sugar for a richer chocolate flavor :) Service: 8/10 Friendly staff who are very attentive and happy to socialize as you select your chocolates. The store does not see a high volume of customers so there is typically only one to two workers working the counter. Ambiance: 2/10 Limited window seating in a very small space- not the space to come meet up with friends or bring a book and hangout. However, there is an outdoor parklet with shaded seating nextdoor (in front of the Butcher's Son). Price: 6/10 For me, their chocolates are overpriced for the quality. They are aesthetically beautiful, but waxy in taste and texture. read more

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My husband was working in the area and came home with a beautiful box of chocolates as a surprise! Just gorgeous!! I tasted first one they are almost too beautiful to eat!. (Strawberry with dark chocolate) OMG Amazing! Can't wait to try them all. read more

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Second set of chocolate eaten by me on Valentine's Day weekend (oops) High quality & beautifully decorated chocolates Enjoyable & luxurious experience from a small shop in Berkeley :) Prices seem reasonable as a small gift! read more

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The chocolates were both beautiful and delicious and the service was great! The owner/chocolatier clearly loves what he does. These are no mass-produced, waxy chocolates or even simple truffles. They're delectable little works of art. read more

Yummy chocolate! Very friendly service. Bought a box, really liked the passionfruit one and 70% dark chocolate.

These are incredible, truly art. Thin shells with a perfect bite and super flavorful fillings, better than anything I've had in SF.

They're like a box of diamonds. So beautiful! Sliky-tasting and delicate looking. Like! read more

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Artisanal chocolates... so good! Variety of unique flavors. My top 5 chocolate shops in the world! read more

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Perfection! I was given a sample of the passion fruit-caramel chocolate and my god! I walked out with a box of 10 pieces, which my husband and I devoured in one sitting. I live 2 hours away but I'm thinking of relocating. read more

Dear Blues Chocolates, please choose your employees with care! I have been coming to this location for 4 years for your passion fruit caramels and never have I ever had such a horrible experience as last weekend. The young woman working was horribly rude! She pulled out her phone to text while we were trying to order, she was very abrupt with us when she did address us, and it was very apparent that we were an huge inconvenience to her. Additionally her physical appearance was concerning to me being that the chocolate are on open display and this is a place of food service, but her hair was a mess and she looked like she rolled right out of bed to come to work. You have such an amazing product I would be devastated if you ran out of business due to the low quality of your employees. read more

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Chocolates are not ***amazing***, but they are so, so pretty and quite unique. My favorite was the espresso, but all the others were also very rich and interesting. Lots of them have alcohol, which warms your throat nicely. And, I know I said this before, so, so, so pretty. Makes for a great gift, albeit a bit expensive. The employee who sold us the chocolates had a really soft voice and was very smiley, so I think we ended up buying more than intended. Still, reasonably worth it for a special occasion, I think. read more

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Loved this store in Berkeley. The selection in this store is amazing, several different countries with amazing chocolate. Owner is very kind and puts a lot of work into this craft. read more