I enjoyed my visit to Cloud Forest. This chocolatier uses Ecuadorian cacao and vanilla. They sell bars, spread, powder, coffee, and vanilla extract. In the shop, they have pastries, coffees, and ice cream. The interior is industrial-minimal with a touch of pastel whimsy. While seating isn't the most comfortable, I enjoy the space - it feels like there's room to breathe and think in here. It smells amazing, as you can see their production and packaging going on adjacent. The friendly person working made great recommendations on what to get, since it was my first time in. She highlighted their most popular items as well as what featured their chocolate most. I got a mocha and chocolate chip cookie, and a pint of ice cream to go. read more

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I visited Cloudforest recently to get hot chocolate. I got the MesoAmerican with a toasted marshmallow on top. The marshmallow was good. The hot chocolate was average for me. It wasn't very rich and there didn't seem to be much spicy. Overall, it was an average experience for me. read more

Cloudforest - MesoAmerican - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is the best hot cocoa ever. Wow. Really friendly service, great quiet atmosphere. I want to try it all! I ordered I think the Parisian hot cocoa which came only in a small serving and it was THICK. I can see why only small. Super rich but actually insanely good. I wish I could recreate this at home!!!! This spot is about 45 mins from us... I would totally drive back for this. I love supporting local and this is so good! read more

Cloudforest - Parisian hot cocoa - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love Cloudforest! They have really yummy hot chocolates. I crave them all the time. I do wish that they were richer. I had the French hot chocolate and it was good but I wish it was just slightly creamier. The oat doesn't do it justice. The staff are nice and helpful. The shop is always quiet. They have ice cream too. It's a super cute place to sip a cocoa and work or catch up with a friend. read more

Cloudforest - Cardamom cocoa chocolate special - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I did not know that they opened up a location out on Hawthorne area, but glad that they did. I went in and noticed that they had some ice cream offerings as well as their chocolates and drinks. I had the hypercoffee flavor ice cream and that hit the afternoon slump. I can't wait to come back to try the other flavors here. read more

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Not everybody knows of this chocolate shop, but they might soon because it's so good. Their hot chocolate drinks are superb. I just tried their rose and cardamom hot chocolate and it tasted so divine. It's way lighter than a latte and has way better flavor. Their chocolates, while pricey, are really good. I love that you can sample the bars before you buy. And they make such great gifts for friends who love to experiment with chocolate. My partner and I come about once a month to try a new chocolate drink from their menu and refill our bars. Will definitely be back again especially now that cozy season is here read more

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They really know chocolate! I LOVE this place. I always get the Pure Dark hot chocolate and I've never found a drink like it - creamy, chocolatey and unsweetened, all about the chocolate. On top of that their chocolate cookies are seriously one of the best cookies I've ever tasted. I'm excited to try their ice cream too, but came on here to say if you like chocolate, check this place out! read more

Fantastic macaroons !! Service was fantastic. The hot chocolate was very good. You could tell they take pride in what they do and have a lot of attention to detail. read more

This is a excellent little ice cream shop in addition to the chocolates and coffee that they sell The ice creams that I had where olive oil and cherry the other one was strawberry buttermilk These sound like strange combinations, but together they are quite exquisite The difference from a majority of other ice cream I have had that our local to Portland was how late it was and yet very flavorful The service was exceptional, and I would suggest that if you are in the area, you should definitely try it read more

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Hot chocolate was super tasty!!! The space is airy and bright -- we came in the day of a pop up, so they were much busier than normal. I really liked that they had clay cups -- not single use plastic -- if you're dining in. read more

Cloudforest - Cardamom hot chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Service was excellent!!!!! Chocolate drink was the best I've had, I finally found my replacement to the closed Cacao store. read more

Cloudforest - Miso American - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

CLOUDFOREST Gray Hot Chocolate (6.5/10) Price: $9.50 - Velvety sesame hot chocolate topped with a sesame marshmallow. I was hoping for a stronger sesame flavor in the drink itself, but it was the marshmallow that delivered the rich, nutty flavor I was craving. There were crunchy sesame bits in the marshmallow that made it texturally fun to sip and eat your drink. It was a cozy and unique treat overall. Ambiance (5/5) I'd definitely come back to try more of their drinks. I love that all the chocolate is made in house. You can even watch the chocolate miller machine working through the window, which is a very fun touch. Service (5/5) The staff member provided excellent service. They were incredibly patient and genuinely welcoming The spots right in front are limited to 15 minutes, but it's fairly easy to find parking in the surrounding area. read more

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Excellent service. Unique ice cream choices, with a good consistency and what we needed on a warm day. Didn't get a chance to try their chocolate, but next time for sure. read more

I looooove this shop: If I'm within a few blocks I usually think to swing by. It's a combo coffee shop / chocolate shop / ice creamery, and I'm usually in the mood for one or all of those. The drinks (esp. mochas and hot chocolates) are made with care and high quality ingredients. The chocolate bar options are sublime. They have $2 tasters in case you want to try several or just want a nibble. If there are cookies, you know they are going to be hecka good. Lastly, the chocolate spread and bars make great gifts. read more

This superb cafe and shop, run by a small but passionate team, is a must-visit in Portland. This is the bean-to-bar chocolate maker Sebastian Cisnero, who's been around Portland since 2009 but finally found a permanent place here. It's a bright and inviting space. Get one of the drinking chocolates with the housemade marshmallows. They are all good. (Have coffee if you must, but this is a chocolate maker...they make chocolate from cacao beans in the back.) The chocolate-covered caramel sticks (everything is made in-house) are also a great accompaniment to the drinking chocolate. Just remember, two people (for now) run this entire place, so service may be a bit slow. The wait is worth it (and you need to stop acting privileged by whining about slow service in small businesses). Sebastian is working to restore a couple of antique chocolate-making machines, and you can see them through a portal window. That is going to be an awesome thing to see when they are working. For now, the chocolate-making space is in the back and out of site, but they are making chocolate from scratch back there. And it's the chocolate that's for sale in the space, and that is used in all the products served here. This superb chocolate maker deserves support. And the products he produces are sure to please your palate. (I am an international chocolate awards judge, so this isn't some random opinion.) Go here. Spend some time, Enjoy. read more

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Oh my gosh, what a decadent cup of hot chocolate. I think everyone should try hot chocolate like this at least once in their life. We got two different styles. One was their classic hot chocolate, and the other was their sipping chocolate. Both absolutely worth it, but you should try their sipping chocolate if you were somebody who likes rich decadent flavors. And don't skip on the homemade roasted marshmallow read more

The chocolate chip cookie was pretty good. It had a nice underdone, cookie dough-like center. I really love that stuff. It was also lightly salted on the outside in a way that was just right. However, it wasn't warm. I feel like being warm and straight-outta-the-oven is a huge part of what makes a cookie good. I know that logistically it's probably difficult for a place to provide that, but still, it doesn't change the fact that you're probably better off just baking your own cookies at home. The hot chocolate was weak. That said, I almost always think hot chocolate is weak. I like my hot chocolate rich and chocolatey. Hot water with the powdered sh** doesn't do it for me. I think they do get an extra star for that marshmallow though. They do a great job. It's covered with powdered sugar and then blow-torched right in front of you so that you get that browned (but not blackened), crispy exterior. Still, for a place that specializes in chocolate, I feel like it's appropriate to have high standards for this sort of stuff. I'd go to Roste in NW Portland instead. read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The kids had their first day of school this week, yay! To celebrate we went out for ice cream and wanted to try somewhere new. Cloudforest came up after a deep dive through a long list of contenders. I noticed the rating for Cloudforest is a bit low, but saw my trusted Yelpie(as my husband calls us) friends have had great things to say... so off we went. First off I want to emphasize that when we walked in, I was so pleasantly surprised to see the shop is absolutely gorgeous, spacious and literally sparkling clean. There are plenty of seats inside and out. Samples of the in-shop made chocolate bars, some heavenly candles and more. A fabulous vintage shop is attached next door. We ordered our ice cream, also made at the shop. It's small batch, and oh so fresh. My daughter had the strawberry buttermilk, son the triple vanilla with freshly made chocolate sauce, and for me the cocoa fruit sorbet. We all loved our ice creams to the last spoonful. Mine, was new for me :)! The cocoa fruit in the sorbet is made from the pulp of a cocoa pod. It's the white inner part around the seeds. The sorbet was sweet, but not overly, with a refreshing & somewhat tart finish. Easily my favorite sorbet out of any I've ever had. The service is impeccable. The owner is cheery, and happy to talk over the shops goods; as well as the process of how things are made. I noticed she washed her hands between each customer. As a person who struggles with borderline OCD-when it comes to cleanliness, I very much appreciated this! There's a bathroom available for customer use in the shop, so I could wash my hands too ;). The kids and I sampled the 70% chocolate bar. The chocolate luxuriously melts in your mouth, with a definite note of the cocoa fruit, with a velvety consistency, a complex but not too sweet or bitter taste. For my husband, we brought home a gorgeous and generous in size passion fruit Macron. He reports it was delicious. read more

Great hot chocolate spot! I had the Cardamom and Mesoamerican hot chocolates, both with toasted marshmallows, and they were delicious. Rich flavors, perfectly balanced, and the marshmallow added a nice touch. Cozy atmosphere too--definitely worth a visit! read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The chocolate was so rich thick and full of flavor, it was amazing! I'd skip the mocha where they combine espresso and cacao cause it was pretty watery and I couldn't taste the coffee. Try their flavors too, loved the yuzu! It was empty that day so not crowded and pretty quiet. :) read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We loved this place. It was quiet and we talked to barista for a few minutes and she explained what flavors they had and the differences between the drinks. The classic hot chocolate was thick and flavorful which I liked a lot. The mocha was watered down if you asked me but I'd stick to the hot chocolate. Will be back when in the area :) read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Beautiful, simple and clean. The chocolates here are special and make a really nice gift. My brother enjoyed his brown butter hot chocolate which wasn't too sweet, but the winner was the salted caramel hit chocolate with the marshmallow. Get the marshmallow! read more

Cloudforest - Classic hot chocolate w a torched marshmallow Brown buttermilk hot chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As a chocolate lover this place satisfied my love for chocolate, will be going back soon to try more of their goodies:) read more

Cloudforest - Classic - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely delighted to have this hidden gem of a cafe nearby. They've embraced a minimalist aesthetic, which allows their attentive and friendly staff to shine. The star of the show is undeniably their hot chocolate - flavorful and not too sweet. Because the sweetness level is balanced so well, a toasted marshmallow is the perfect addition. I think the marshmallow size has shrunken over time, but the quality is still excellent. I promise you will be thrilled if you add one to your beverage order. You will be doubly thrilled if you get a chocolate chip cookie for later. Back to the hot chocolate! Pure Dark Chocolate is my go-to. I was worried it would be bitter, but it's chocolaty and rich. I'm also a big fan of their Brown Buttermilk option, a current seasonal offering as of December 2023. It's got a nutty complexity (but is nut-free) that makes it interesting to sip on from start to finish. Five stars for turning a simple, nostalgic beverage into liquid luxury! read more

Cloudforest - Brown Buttermilk (Seasonal hot chocolate - December 2023) with a toasted marshmallow add-on. Delicious! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Was walking by this place, thought it was a coffee shop but then noticed the stone mill in the side window. I knew they were grinding something fine! Went in to find out it is -- chocolate! They roast and grind their own from cacao, and make it into delicious (and probably healthy) hot drinks. How did I not know about this place before? (And I'm mad I missed their holiday giveaway on Instagram.) I had the Pure Dark, a very grownup cup of hot chocolate. Not very sweet. Very chocolatey but not overbearing. Has the heart-swirl on top like a latte. Gets you buzzy and happy and satiated. The decor is artsy-minimalist, like an art gallery between shows. Goes great with the drinking experience. I will be back. And while I usually enjoy variety, hard to think of ordering anything different, this cup was so good. Maybe add a marshmallow next time? read more

Solid, high-quality hot chocolate in a minimalist and airy space. I got the classic hot chocolate with oat milk and it was very creamy, though I wish there was a bit more chocolate flavor so I'll probably go for the dark chocolate next time. Good sweetness level, it's definitely a treat but not over-the-top. read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Extremely friendly workers and great variety of drinks, the environment was welcoming and colorful. Do go here. read more

Cloudforest - Cardamon hot chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very friendly, the macroon was very tasty too. Good vibes. The employees were chatty and good with menu reccomendations. read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Well we were expecting more amazing chocolate flavors since this is run by a chocolatier. The hot chocolate was mild chocolate flavor but we did really like the handmade vanilla marshmallow. But putting it in the hot chocolate was a bit of a waste. I would just eat it alone and enjoy. We also got a chocolate chip cookie based on the Portland monthly article and we both described it as 'different'. Hard to put our finger on it but it's a very mild chocolate taste and I didn't even eat my whole half. Overall was expecting more. read more

As other folks have said, the reason to go is homemade marshmallows. I put one on top of black coffee, and they torched it to perfection. The coffee itself was alright, but the mello was definitely delicious and melted greatly into my coffee. The ambiance is great! read more

Cloudforest - Marshmallow on coffee - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

when I first glanced at the menu, I thought they spelled the word "popular" incorrectly. But after reading more, I saw it was about the Popular Tree. And that hot chocolate was everything. So creamy. Just the right balance of sweetness & thickness. Just right. I also had an entire chocolate chip cookie that was very satisfying and fulfilling. read more

Cloudforest - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing chocolate drinks, the best drinking chocolate in the city and the nicest people running this cafe/chocolate house. Will be hanging out here a lot more! read more

Admittedly, my expectations were high, but this cute hot chocolate spot on Hawthorne leaves something to be desired. While the location is great and the staff are friendly, the hot chocolate was bland: watery, lacking flavor, and disappointing. You can make much tastier better cup at home mixing warm milk and your chocolate of choice. read more

Small little coffee/chocolate shop on the corner. Sign is hard to find. Quick service and drinks. Tasty sweets if you have a swwey read more

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I was really excited they were serving ice cream, apparently it was their first day. I got the salted chocolate, and it was super rich and delicious. I got a Single, as you can see, it wasn't very big for $5, I can't imagine the how much you get with the Little size. That's the reason I took off a star, so pricey for such a small scoop. I also got chocolate chip cookies to take home, and they were amazing warmed in the toaster oven! The great thing about them is they have lots of chocolate, but they're not too sweet, which is an issue with most chocolate chip cookies, IMO. read more

Cloudforest - Menu 6/5/21 - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Was really looking forward to trying out the drinking chocolate here but unfortunately we weren't able to. First, they opened late, second after we waited for 20 minutes past opening time for any type of drink to be ready, and third, when they finally told us it would be another 15 minute before anything was ready we decided it wasn't worth the wait. I understand a slow/soft open or whatever you want to call it but when you already don't open until 12 pm, I kind of expect you to actually be open and have some services ready. Won't be trying again despite how good the drinking chocolate looked. read more

We were so grateful this chocolate and ice cream place was open on a brutally hot weekend day. The service was so friendly and helpful - I had a delicious cacao bean sorbet and my kid sampled the spearmint chocolate chip and strawberry buttermilk until he chose the special, olive oil cherry. We got cups instead of cones - very refreshing little treat. read more

The vegan chocolate drinks are delicious and the interior is calming, cute, and pleasant. I don't come to this area of Portland often but when I do, I always stop by this place. The cookies are delicious too. They should put a bigger sign outside so people can find it better! read more

Came in on a Thursday at 11 am, during their opening hours, and the door was locked while a worker was sitting at the desk in the back. She didn't bother to walk up to the door even though she saw me. The "open" sign was lit and I re-verified their opening hours that I wasn't mistaken. If you're going to be closed at least indicate that or turn the lights off to clearly inform the customers. This place is another example of shitty hipster service. read more

Was super excited to see a pop up hot cocoa place open - and now I think they're officially not just a pop up which is awesome for them. It's definitely a bit pricy. I got a 12 oz poplar hot cocoa for $5.50. Poplar, of which they put a few drops of extract in, was explained to me as similar to the smell of a beeswax candle. It might've added a bit of complexity to the drink but it was very noticeable. The chocolate was good - they do have nice quality chocolate - but I expected the drink to be a thicker/creamier. They did create a little latte art on the drink, and it was a good drinking temperature. They also had a few small pastries, all of which looked nice, and marshmallows, which they could toast and add to your drink. We got two chocolate bouchons-$3 each, and they're quite small but they're not sold elsewhere. They were tasty, a very rich deep chocolate and a soft cake, almost a soufflé texture, inside. It's definitely not a fast-paced place but the baristas/workers were very friendly and helpful. Overall I'm glad I tried it and would recommend if you're wanting to treat yourself to something a bit fancier. read more