Fun and upscale chocolate boutique to go to. Very friendly staff that knows all about the origins of their ingredients. The dark chocolate is solid in terms of taste and texture. Their bon bons come in an assortment of flavors with seasonal specials too. I'm typically not a fan of overly fruity chocolates but the passion fruit chocolate is the one to get. If there was ever an item to give the designation of explosion of flavor - this is the one that gets it. I scarfed down the chocolate assortment so fast that I need to go back. read more

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Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolate is definitely a must if you're in the area. I came on a weekday before the lunch rush around the area so I was able to find street parking. As I walked in, my mouth was already salivating. If you're pms'ing this is where you want to come! If you're not pms'ing you'll still want to come in and try. Everything is so visually beautiful! The chocolates... next level! My favorites were passionfruit, and the hazelnut. These chocolates don't come cheap tho read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you love artisan chocolates and don't mind spending a little money, this is the place for you! I am a sucker for some gourmet chocolates, so I literally bought one of everything. The strawberry balsamic was the most unique chocolate I've ever had! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - One of everything - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

For my birthday, I got some chocolates from Christopher Elbow. A friend gave them to me on Friday, September 7th a little before 6:30pm. 9-piece Chocolate Collection: *Bananas Foster: bananas and caramel flambeed with rum *Fleur De Sel Caramel: caramel infused with grey French sea salt *Lavender Caramel: caramel infused with French lavender *Vanilla Bean: caramel infused with Madagascar vanilla beans *Champagne: milk chocolate ganache blended with French champagne *Butterscotch Bourbon: aged Kentucky bourbon blended with a brown sugar caramel *Strawberry Balsamic: caramel made with fresh strawberries and aged balsamic vinegar *Kalamansi-Lime: milk chocolate ganache infused with fresh lime juice and fragrant kalamansi *Fresh Lemon: fresh lemon marmalade and lemon infused white chocolate ganache I've had their chocolates before and they are indeed fancy. I'm not huge on milk chocolate, but I don't mind a piece of very dark or white from time to time. I'm a big fruit person, so I tried the lemon first. It had a nice tartness to it. The banana one had a strong rum flavor which surprised me. Normally alcoholic chocolates aren't that spirit forward in taste. I do like my liquor, so I didn't mind this.The vanilla one was simple. Vanilla and caramel. Who doesn't like that? The lavender caramel one was a little too floral for me. Almost like eating perfume. The rest, I have yet to try, but I'm looking forward to sampling the remaining chocolates. A lovely birthday treat. Sometimes fancy chocolates can be a little much, but Christopher Elbow is doing it right. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - 9-piece Chocolate Collection - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really awesome! Came with my dad since he loves chocolate and him and the employees were talking about chocolates. All the stuff looked crazy and nothing like chocolate. They also have hot chocolate and more than one flavor! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - The four chocolates I got - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best drinking hot chocolate in the city - their drinking chocolate w not too sweet which makes it amazing. I loved their seasonal peppermint flavor - definitely going to try it again. read more

They sell a variety of chocolates here, as well as sipping chocolate, which is like a thick blend of melted chocolate (so thick consistency, not hot chocolate). My boyfriend and I ended up getting the passionfruit chocolate which was quite beautifully made, albeit rather expensive. It was about $2+ per chocolate, but the quality of the chocolate was really great. The chocolate tasted amazing, and the passion fruit was infused beautifully, adding a nice fruity taste while also preserving the greatness of the chocolate. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very friendly staff. We purchased four varieties- Yuzu Citrus, Irish Coffee, Lavender, and Earl Grey. They also offered a free Champagne truffle to try - everything was excellent. My favorites were the rectangle ones(since I am not a fan of the caramel) read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Yuzu Citrus, Irish coffee, Lavender, and Earl Grey - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Still excellent service... Quality products... And a joy to support. $22 for a box of 8.... Wonderful business. Great chocolates.... Excellent service. Also have wide variety of different types of hot chocolate....excellent $5 treat... Much better than Starbucks. read more

Christopher Elbow chocolates are a work of art. Visual eye candy! Each flavor(s) has a unique design and/or color pattern. I love that the gift boxes come with a little booklet that contains descriptions for all of them! I've tried almost all of the chocolates and have yet to be disappointed; seems like all of my "giftees" have loved them as well. My most beautiful discovery in Hayes Valley. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Gift Box of Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best got chocolate I have ever had. Not too big of a fan of the chocolates the consistency was good but the rich flavors that I like were not as appealing to my pallet. Getting back to the hot chocolate, OMG , the absolute best I have ever had. I actually bought an extra cup to enjoy later. Literally killed my calories allowance for the day and I week but worth it!!. Definitely a place to visit and try even if your not in the area, if you are in the mood for a cup of good hot chocolate it's worth the travels over. read more

Is it pricey for one piece of chocolate? YOU BET YOUR SUGAR COATED TEETH THEY ARE! Are they worth it? YES! This is one of those things that you splurge in. You savor every bite, taste every nuance of flavor as your teeth sinks into the chocolate goodness, you simply enjoy it.. as a treat for yourself or for others. It's not one of those chocolates that you pop in your mouth and inhale it without even "tasting" the chocolate. Chocolates are beautiful and are presented like chocolate jewels. The staff handles your chocolates with so much care and they give attention to every detail. For your information, they also have mocha and drinking chocolates that are reasonably priced if you want to splurge on a good chocolate drink without emptying your bank account. Great perk about this place is the rewards program that they have. Like all rewards programs out there, the more you spend, you eventually get points to claim your free chocolates. Yeah you might spend a hundred or more before you get your free chocolate(s), but that is better than not getting rewarded at all. They also have seasonal specials that are worth exploring! Overall, this is a must place to visit, to try, to indulge in. read more

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I believe this is some of the best chocolates in SF. Somewhat of a "fancy" chocolate, Christopher Elbow has a huge range of colors and flavors. Wonderful unique flavor combinations is something that this business clearly strives for. Whether it be fruits or caramels, they have it. The service there is fast and professional. Although I must say the shipping fee is quite pricey. read more

Their chocolates remind me of the "solar system" with how they are designed, they are gorgeous looking. The chocolates oozes delicious caramel from it that contains different flavors. These chocolates are very fancy and classy, and they have a nice "rich" taste. read more

By far the best drinking chocolate I've had in SF. Got the hazelnut one with Oatly milk and 70% dark cocoa -- great combo that wasn't painfully sweet (normally i can't finish drinking chocolates cos they're too rich) but this i definitely finished! Chill ambiance with some cool seating, and some seriously delightful looking artful bonbons for sale. Added heart tip: 9 years ago the person working the counter on June 7th 2010 gave my husband and I 2 free pieces of bonbons the day we got married at City Hall and stopped in :) -- I'll never forget that kindness! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Hazelnut drinking chocolate made with Oatly milk and a handmade marshmallow! - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loved this place, the staff are wonderful and the chocolates are delicious. I always buy a box here before going to see my mother. I was super disappointed this time to find that almost all of the painted chocolates have changed to white chocolate which for the price of these chocolates just isn't right. I know that chocolate prices have gone up but these are expensive and I hoped I would get what I had paid for before. Please go back to your old recipes. They were delicious and the white chocolate is just too sweet. read more

My fiance and I decided to get Christopher Elbow Chocolates for our wedding favors for about 130 guests. Each guest got a box of two truffles. We also got a larger 8 piece box as a game prize on each of our reception tables. Once we knew what flavors we wanted for the favors and boxes, the process of contacting the staff through email and ordering was very easy. The staff at the Hayes Valley location were extremely helpful in arranging our order and pickup. Our guests loved the treats and most couldn't help but to enjoy them at our event! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - a glass of wine and chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Christopher Elbow chocolates are pieces of gorgeous edible art! It's very expensive (about $3 per tiny piece of chocolate), but wow, is it simply the most delicious tasting chocolate I've ever had! The customer service is friendly and helpful. You can also buy individual little chocolates to go - and they have a lot of packaged options for gift-giving. I feel so lucky we have one of the only two retail shops in the U.S. right here in SF. The other shop is in Kansas City. They sell them in many other places, but buying them here - there's more variety. Highly recommend. You must go here!! read more

The hazelnut hot chocolate was amazing! The passion fruit hot chocolate wasn't for my liking but I can see how some ppl would like it. Wish they had better aesthetic with their presentation tho but they no longer serve it in glasses it's just to go cups so it didn't give the cafe vibes I was looking for. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place to grab a gift box or chocolates for yourself. The place can get packed so be prepared to wait in line (which can take some time). The chocolate is delicious. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such rude service ... I'm from LA and didn't expect this associate to be so abrasive. I had to just walk out . Check your employee, 6-26-21 @ 4:50 pm. read more

Assorted chocolates TO DIE FOR. Not overly sweet and beautifully coated in bright colors. I can't believe this place isn't on yelp yet. I bought these for my family for Christmas and they loved them. Thanks, again! read more

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Really great place chocolate is hand painted and covered with really nice decorations. I was talking to Amanda who was the retail lady and was very nice. She recommended the Fleur De Sel which is sea salt, caramel, they also use real butter so the taste doesn't go bad, and they also use real cream for the chocolates. If you have chocolate before but wanted to try a really nice and great quality chocolate or even just nice gift assortments for someone I would recommend this place the assortments of chocolates are endless, and when you take a bite it will leave you speechless, because of how good it is. The range of prices you're looking at for the chocolates are around 2.50-3.50 and they also have nice and hot warm chocolate to pair with your chocolate assortments because who doesn't love chocolate. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Fleur De Sel - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best hot chocolate I have ever had! I had the cocoa noir with milk and whipped cream. Just the right amount of sweetness and chocolate. I received a can as a gift I hope it tastes just as good! read more

Very very welcoming place to visit! Definitely one of the gems in the city! We had a hot chocolate the ecuador style it was amazing! The milk turtles... omg speechless it was such a great confectionery to try! And a great assortment of the bonbons ! Recommend 100% to visit! The staff was all very polite and helpful we visit on Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty nice and quiet so we had the chance to sit inside and drink our chocolates,share some treats and enjoy the smell of chocolate! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - 16 pcs and a milk turtle - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yummy sipping chocolate for only $5!!!! Rich and delicious. Love the marshmallow too. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here multiple times, a few times for the drinking chocolate and a few times to pick up some of their hand-painted chocolates as gifts, and their chocolates have never disappointed! Their chocolate are works of art on their own--each one is hand painted to look like blown glass. They come in a variety of flavors, and they make a perfect gift. I have also tried their drinking chocolate and it is definitely a treat for those who can take on a lot of chocolate. It was a little too sweet for me, but I loved how it came with homemade marshmallows. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Passion fruit drinking chocolate - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

REJOICE...CHOCOLATE LOVERS! The Hayes Valley neighborhood has a little gem of sweetness that is not to be missed. If one loves fine art, then one is sure to appreciate the artfulness of these treasures that are difficult to initially bite into...until of course, one cannot control one's curiosity of how delectable these little gems can truly be. These are definitely both visually and culinarily pleasing! CEAC is known for their Turtles, Bon Bons & hot chocolate. Just as See's Candies offers their patrons a sample just for visiting, so does CEAC, except on a much higher level...the ultimate Bon Bon level! The day we explored their shop, they were offering a full sized sample of the, Russian Tea Bon Bon. Mmmmm...a lingering smile of pure happiness glistened across our faces! Of our purchased sweets, my favorite was the Passion Fruit Caramel. We also shared a cup of their rich, hot chocolate. As it was so rich and delectable, we were unable to consume it all in one sitting. We were advised to store it in the refrigerator and enjoy it as a pudding the next day. Lo and behold, it was exactly that...a creamy decadent chocolate pudding! Delicious fruity bites to try are their, Pate de Fruit. It's a remarkable concentrate of flavorful fruit jellies packed into bite-sized morsels. So if you're in the area, or care to go out of your way to experience "decadent art", pay a visit to CEAC; your taste buds will thank you! read more

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I have such great friends. You know why? they keep my chocolate jar full. (some people have cookie jars, I have a chocolate jar) I look forward to friend's trips abroad because it's guaranteed that I'll get chocolates, but the ones I'm really excited about are chocolates from Christopher Elbow. Priced at $2 each, these little delights are elegant to look at and taste like it too. The Venezuelan Spice is a dark ganache infused with a chili spice blend. It is melt in your mouth good. The Banana Rum is a milk chocolate with a rum liquer center. It is heaven in a box good. The Fleur de Sel is a soft caramel ganache made with French sea salt. Oui, oui. It is finger lickin good. By far, Champagne is my fave flavor. Coming from a girl who likes bubbly, how can you go wrong with this flavor?! Moet and Chandon champagne blended with milk and dark chocolate into a creamy ganache. It is, SERIOUSLY, make me want to drop my panties good! (disclaimer: line used solely for the purposes of this review) If you want to be a great friend or simply impress someone, think no further than a box (or two) of Christopher Elbow chocolates. How will she react? happy? excited? who knows? Life is like a box of chocolates. You just never know what you're gonna get. ;-) * For Bobby L, great friend and supplier of fine chocolates * read more

This place is absolutely amazing. I was hoping to try some of their liquid chocolate after first getting exposed to it in Portland this past winter. First of all, when I walked into the store, I was completely stunned by the presentation of their chocolates. Each piece of chocolate looked like a beautiful piece of decoration that should not be touched, let alone eaten. I ended up ordering the roasted hazelnut praline liquid chocolate. It was the best drinking chocolate I have ever had! It wasn't too heavy as most liquid chocolates are but it was definitely a lot richer than a simple hot chocolate. I would highly recommend this place to everyone, especially chocolate lovers! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Roasted Hazelnut Liquid Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

The amount of money I have spent at this wonderful shop is embarrassing. The chocolates are to die for... I send them at Christmas to relatives, and I try to visit for every seasonal box. Expensive, yes. But 100% worth it for the art!! read more

My fiancé and I found this special chocolate place as we were walking around Hayes Valley and immediately caught a sweet scent of hot cocoa in the air. The assortment of 8 chocolates comes at a decent price of around $23.00 and I was immediately struck by how beautiful and intricate the chocolates are. I love sweets and I really enjoyed the exotic flavours available. Must try: Vietnamese coffee, Irish coffee, lavender, sea salt caramel, vanilla bean : sooo yummy and it makes for such a great gift to anyone! read more

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Beautiful and absolutely delicious. Perfect gift for all chocolate lovers! Great helpful service too.

I find it odd how i'm writing this review, when I've never been a chocolate fan. However, i am a huge hot chocolate fan. I came here before dinner because it was still early and I needed a place to to relax. I asked the lady behind the counter what she recommends, and she recommended the Venezuelan chocolate. I sat down and the brought me my drink, which was way to pretty to drink. The drink had the perfect spicy to it, so i do recommend it if you like it spicy. For the chocolates, I've only tried a few. It's not cheap either, so i try to control myself. I love all the ones i've tried. I have to the raspberry, yuzu, Champagne, passion fruit, and morello cherry. A 2 piece box is $6.00 and a 4 piece box is $10.00. You can say you get what you paid for. So i recommend this place if you are around this area. read more

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The best hot chocolate I've had in a long, long time. This puts my made-with-love instant hot chocolates to shame. Not only that, but these treats pack enormous amounts of flavor into barely 1 inch x 1 inch squares of silky, chocolatey goodness. Unfortunately, the price for these things is at least $2 a piece. I recommend the lime and tequila, champagne, and wildflower honey for newcomers (and alchs). I can assure you that there'll never be a wait... They're too expensive to cause lines! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Tequila and lime. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just popped into the store today to pick up some last minute Valentine's Day gifts and WOW! Blown away by the sweetest customer service & the DELICIOUS chocolate. Omg I have never had chocolate so beautiful and delicious in my life. I may be obsessed with the Strawberry caramel for the rest of my life. seriously - you all are amazing and I love this small business. So glad I managed to get some for myself and my family! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best hot chocolates in San Francisco. The hot chocolate is even better than Dandelion. We ordered the hazelnut praline hot chocolate made with whole milk. It had a velvety smooth, rich texture and was topped with a dash of whipped cream. Loved the presentation - there was a layer of cocoa powder over the whipped cream. The shop also has a cute collection of bonbons. Highly recommended! read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Considering the immensely sweet tooth I possess, it's shocking how I'm not necessarily a huge fan of chocolate. Don't get me wrong, I love chocolate flavors but I don't like eating actual pieces of chocolate. Something about the hard texture rubs me the wrong way. So why 5 stars you ask? THE HOT CHOCOLATE. Oh dear god, the hot chocolate. These are not just regular hot cocoas that you can get at any coffee shop. It's literally liquid chocolate and with the most incredible flavor selection that would be a nightmare for the indecisive. My personal favorite was the Venezuelan spice drinking chocolate which made my taste buds all tingly! I also had the hazelnut and the masala spices hot chocolates and was blown away. Really, you can't go wrong with any of the liquid chocolates here! Considering the liquid chocolates are so delicious, I would extrapolate a similar 5 stars for all the solid chocolate lovers out there. So on your next window shopping and galavanting trip through Hayes Valley, do not forget to stop by Christopher Elbow for the hot chocolate experience of a lifetime! Happy Eating/Drinking, Yelpers! read more

I've walked past this place so many times and never thought to go in because it looked too expensive and hoity-toity. I'm a die hard See's Candie's fan and don't often venture away from the tried and try nuts n' chews bow. Finally ventured in last weekend with friend and glad we decided to take the leap! The service was impeccable! We got to try a sample of their chocolate and learned a lot about how they are made-most are hand painted!!! The chocolates really are gorgeous and well made. They also taste amazing! I got a box of four and a turtle (dark chocolate with chili and sea salt). My sampler included an earl grey ganache, sea salt, passion fruit and a coffee flavor. There's a very cute lounge to sit and enjoy your chocolates. They serve drinking chocolate as well and will try that next time. Definitely would recommend and would make a unique gift for anyone not from SF. read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decided to stop by after being disappointed at Chantal Guillon Macarons. The chocolates displayed looked like works of arts. They looked too pretty to eat! I know some people felt the employees were either smug or flat, but the lady who helped me was very sweet and patient while she was helping me choose which chocolates to buy. I bought a box of 9 for $20. Yes, it is pretty pricey for some chocolates but I felt like treating myself and my fiance (my fiance LOVES chocolate). Here are the ones I got: -Pumpkin Spice (limited holiday one): LOVED! -Fleur De Sel Caramel: Good but wasn't memorable -Lavender Caramel: Wasn't my taste but if you like lavender then you'll like it -85% Extra Dark: YUM! But I love dark chocolate -Macadamia Praline: I think I would have liked this more if it was dark chocolate but it' still good -Ghana: LOVED this one too -Passion Fruit Caramel: LOVED this one too! -Russian Tea: I wasn't too keen on this one -Coffee Caramel (limited edition one): I really don't remember this one so I guess it wasn't bad or amazing If this was in LA, I probably would walk by and buy a $2 treat and be on my merry way :) read more

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California