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Had been coming to Deux Cranes for years. It's our go-to chocolatier for special occasions. I loved both their dark chocolates gift boxes and chocolate bars. I received a box of 16 handmade bonbons, with 2 of each of the 8 different wonderful flavors, for Valentine's Day. It's such a beautiful box with different geometric shapes and colors. Even their bag and tissue paper were so pretty. I loved that the box came with an illustrated key so that I could find out which flavors were included. 4 of them were from their Valentine's Day Collection. They're all pretty bold and unique flavor combinations: . Orange Kokuto Bonbon - Bright orange jelly paired with rich Okinawa black sugar ganache for a complex, caramelized depth . Raspberry Lime Bonbon - A vibrant burst of tangy raspberry balanced with zesty lime . Passionfruit Coconut Bonbon - Tropical passionfruit jelly layered with silky coconut cream ganache and coconut shortbread cookie butter . Madagascar Vanilla Bonbon - Pure dark chocolate Madagascar single-origin couverture with delicate Madagascar vanilla The other 4 from their permanent collection were also very special: . Passionfruit Tequila . Dark Chocolate Vanilla . Miso Almond Praline . Saké They're all very smooth, rich, and delicious with delicately layered flavors. I loved them all! If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the Orange Kokuto Black Sugar.
When I went there, a person named Marshall (not sure how to spell it) was super nice and gave me and all my friends samples. He is such a cool guy and he gave me a fancy box since I gave it as a present for my mom. The vibe was immaculate and represented a well maintained chocolate store and he showed us how they make the chocolate. It was such a great time, will come again.
This chocolate boutique is easy to miss, but it offers a unique selection of nicely curated chocolate. I came in here to buy a gift, which was a beautiful box of bon bons. I think the recipient will be happy. Prices are steep. Chocolate, while great, was not as exceptional as I had hoped for. I would come back still, but I would like to try some of the dark or matcha chocolate instead. Service was friendly. The vegan shortbread was more like a ginger snap than actual shortbread and a little too sweet for my taste.
Wow this little gem is pure gold! You can tell by the display, logo and the Lady this place is pure heart and joy, which I completely felt! I was looking for a box of chocolate to gift at and this was so beautiful. Their flavors are original, not overly sweet at all, very simple ingredients and the Lady who was at the shop was so perfect! Like the chocolate fairy from outer space. We got the 16pc box as well as the Passionfruit Bar (passionfruit is sooo flavorful, with the tart fruit flavor hitting you quickly and ending with luxuriously smooth chocolate at the end) and the Milk chocolate with ginger, sesame and buckwheat bar to try and we loved them all. I'm buying 10 more passionfruit bars when I'm in the area again!!!! The shop is really tucked away and may miss if you're not paying attention. It's right next to the nail place (in a smaller narrow opening) felt so Japanese I loved it! Now only if they have ice cream ahhhhh I would never leave this place. (3 weeks later) Today went to get more passionfruit and they were sold out...Ahhhhh I died. Nothing compares to that tart lightly sweet bar! WARNING: they maybe sold out! Call before you come.
What a cute little chocolate shop! I've been wanting to check this place out because I've developed a huge chocolate tooth in the last few years and have been purveying around the bay area looking for delicious chocolates. They have fun, unique flavors in the form of bon bons, bars, caramels, etc. They have a loyalty program and you bet your bottom dollar I signed up! I would've bought every flavor but the cost does add up, so I'll savor each bite until I'm back again.
TLDR: Marathon superfood! C'est du très bon chocolat! これチョコレートが大好きです! True and funny story, the first place I tried this chocolate was in Montana where I spotted a unique flavor bar, white chocolate pistachio rose in a case of 100s of different chocolates from around the world. Once my best friend and I started nibbling, looked closer at the box and found it was Los Gatos... Small world! More than two years later, I made it a point to stop in on my long run which was going to be no more than 13 to 17 miles. I was greeted by Michiko who was the KINDEST! Got six different flavors and they were all fantastic! Especially both the yellow colored ones. I'm telling you there's something special about this chocolate because that long run turned into my very first marathon! Might make this my new routine hehehe Support this local business for its amazing quality and top-tier hospitality! And share with friends and family while you are at it!
I'm a big chocolate fan and have tried some of the best in Europe, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but Deux Cranes totally delivered. I got a holiday box, and the seasonal pieces were both beautiful and delicious. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the flavors, they were creative but not over the top, and everything worked so well together. The chocolate itself was so smooth and rich, clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The seasonal touches made it feel extra special and festive, which I loved. Will definitely be back for more!
Where does one get a bon bon? Here! Deux cranes has phenomenal bon bons... that thin even chocolate shell with a perfect crisp snap... biting into a luxuriously smooth center with Asian flavored ganache and other fillings!!! I'm in love. Hubby has ordered from their shop several times. I've tried many of their chocolate bars, cookies, seasonal boxes but by far the bon bon is where they shine. Will definitely purchase these as gifts for friends and for special occasions :)
I'm not usually a huge chocolate fan but if I had to eat chocolate it would be these. Their chocolates are the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. I also got to meet the owner. She was so kind in sharing her stories of how Deux Cranes was founded.
Charming chocolate store filled with beautiful artisanal chocolate. Had the privilege of meeting the founder and chocolatier Michiko. It was wonderful to hear her passion and journey into becoming what Deux Cranes is today. Michikos cultural background inspired her beautiful chocolate creations with Japanese flavors of sesame, yuzu, matcha and many more. The packaged chocolate is also so pretty to look at and would be a wonderful gift to give. I tried the matcha bonbons which were amazing! I also loved the chocolate sables, the matcha chocolate bars, and the dark chocolate with coffee and cream. Service is wonderful and kind. One thing to note for those who have nut or sesame food allergens : to read the packaging to make sure you are able to enjoy a chocolate without these ingredients. I did see some that were nut and sesame free!
I wonder how I never knew about this place which was so close to my home. Went for a chocolate making event and the lady was just the nicest person and explained everything so patiently about chocolate making process. She explained the difference between everyday store bought chocolate and high quality ones. The chocolates were just amazing and tasted really good. I had passion fruit and matcha chocolates. For chocolate making process, dipped chocolate cookies(divine), marshmallows and mango. Loved how clean and organized everything was and loved their display of chocolates. Everything was so passionate about chocolates at the store. Will definitely go back to gift some to friends
The Matcha and Spiced Dark Chocolates were to die for!! I loved how enthusiastic everyone at the shop was, and how passionate they were about the chocolates. Definitely recommend if you want a fusion (Japanese + French) chocolates or just great quality regular ones!!
3/22/2024 LIMITED EDITION: SAKURA ALMOND EGG Dark chocolate flavor at the top, then the buttery almond shortbread layer comes next, then the cherry jelly and sakura ganache. The sakura flavors aren't big as you continue eating, but you get the flavors in the beginning. It's definitely enjoyable! LIMITED EDITION: SAKURA MATCHA CHOCOLATE BAR You can taste the full, earthy matcha right upfront! Beautiful matcha flavor! However, the sakura takes a backseat. I can taste little of it with that berry tang, but matcha is the star. Like the Nestle's Crunch Bar, you also get rice krispies between each bite, which was good. LIMITED EDITION: SPRING BENTO BOX 2024 - Blue Sky Sakura Bar-Sakura/Cherry Jam, Matcha Cream, Almond Shortbread Butter (almonds, gluten, milk) - Night Sky Sakura Bar-Sakura/Cherry Jam, Sakura Saké Cream, GF Rice/Almond Shortbread Butter (alcohol, almonds, milk.) - Sakura Rice Crispy (sesame seeds, butter) - Cherry Pâte de Fruit - Sakura Saké Bonbon (alcohol, milk) - Matcha Cream Bonbon (milk) - Hōjicha Cream Bonbon (milk) - Sakura Cream Bonbon (milk) My favorites from this bento box: The Bonbons! Sakura Saké Bonbon - Fruity sakura flavor, then the saké comes through. Well done and wish this would stay on the menu. Matcha Cream Bonbon - Beautiful chocolate crunch of outer chocolate. Matcha was a very good quality matcha which was rich in flavor, fruity and sweet. Then the milky flavor hit the end, which brought the whole thing together. Delicious! Hōjicha Cream Bonbon - Strong hōjicha flavor coming through! Then that creaminess at the end. Lovely! Sakura Cream Bonbon - Lightly floral, yet the outer chocolate shell tastes slightly caramelly which adds another flavor at the end. Compared to the Sakura Saké Bonbon it's not the best, but that outer shell chocolate was superb! Blue Sky Sakura Bar - Earthy flavor as the first note, then a light almond flavor, then a fruity cherry flavor at the end. Good crispy crunch from the outer chocolate shell. Overall indistinguishable flavors in one bar. Beautiful bar inside and out. Night Sky Sakura Bar - The sakura fruity tang comes first, then the almond paste and shortbread, and lastly the sake. It has this light, floral, creaminess which was very pleasant. The base flavor is similar to the Sakura Saké Bonbon. Again, beautiful bar and crunch from the outer chocolate shell. The cherry patés were my least favorite, which was too sweet and tart. Yes, it tasted like cherry, which was good, but the overwhelming sweetness killed the cherry flavor overall. HAZELNUT CARAMELS Light, buttery caramel with chopped hazelnut pieces. DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMELS You can taste dark chocolate as soon as you bite into it, then get a slightly savory caramel, like there's miso in it. SALTED CARAMELS Very buttery, soft with the best deep caramel flavor. Did not taste salt as a top note, but out of all the caramels I've had at Deux Cranes, this one was the best! Melted the salted caramels and miso pepper caramels together on a kouign-amann in the toaster oven for a more deep caramelized flavor. It was such a good decision because the it was the best warm, gooey, melty, caramelized, crispy kouign-amann I've ever had! So good! A must-try!
I've been wanting to check out this store for some time, but whenever I'm in the area, they are closed. Today I got my chance. We were headed out for an early dinner next door, and Deux Cranes was still open. Yes!! It's a very small chocolate boutique store. Everything is made in-house in small batches. They have very unique flavors and offerings. We were warmly greeted by the shop employee. She was very sweet and helpful. We were looking for something with dark chocolate. She showed us a few unique dark chocolate bars paired with unique flavors. One bar had miso-coated almonds in it, and the other had Earl Grey with Seri-Uchi lemon. We decided to get one of each. There were also two different flavors of fruit jellies. The raspberry one looked good. I'll have to go back and get that next time. The young lady helping us mentioned they have different flavors of the jellies every week. I love that. They also had beautiful boxes of chelates that were so beautifully decorated and had different fillings and flavors in them. These chocolates would make a nice and unique gift for any chocolate lover. Even though the inside of the store was small, they had a nice variety of chocolates, cookies, and jellies nicely displayed. I will definitely be back for the raspberry jellies. We tried both varieties that we purchased. We loved both of them. The miso almond dark chocolate bar has a savory and sweet flavor. It was delicious. The Earl Grey with Seri-Uchi lemon dark chocolate bar was slightly sweeter than the other one with a subtle citrus flavor. I would definitely buy these flavors again. They were both excellent. read more
I'd heard of Deux Cranes but always assumed they were in downtown Los Gatos. I was surprised and pleased to discover the chocolate shop next door to the restaurant I was meeting a friend at for lunch in a shopping center off Union. I'd read on Yelp they have amazing chocolate so I knew I was in for a treat. The shop is small but elegant, with clean, minimalist displays. Their offerings include chocolate bars, bon bons, rocher, caramels, cookies, and more. I asked if they have my favorite, dark chocolate covered almonds, and was handed a large bar beautifully packaged in a dark green box. The box said the almonds were roasted with white miso, making it savory and umami-filled. I said I'd take it. I also purchased a small bag of dark chocolate crispy marshmallow rocher. The chocolate was, of course, delicious. I can't quite explain the taste of the almond bar, but it is the type of chocolate you eat a small piece of at a time in order to savor the flavor. (This is in contrast to my usual method of quickly gobbling it up). The rocher is a little bitter, but scrumptious with crispy puffed rice. Deux Cranes chocolates and confections would make the perfect gift or served as dessert after a special meal. I'm looking forward to patronizing the shop again in the future. read more
We're lucky enough to have a fine chocolatier here in Los Gatos, which is great. These are very creative, finely crafted chocolates with a wide variety of cool combinations. We just had a Passionfruit Tequila (from their standard collection) and "Orange + Kukuto Black Sugar" (from their Valentine's Day seasonal menu) and both were great, though I loved the Kukuto sugar one the best. We've purchased these before and always enjoyed them. Very considerate and great service to have the little cards that let you know what's in the box. The store is cute and well decorated with a variety of not only these small chocolates, but also bars and other things you can buy. We enjoy supporting local businesses and can't think of a better way to do that than buying uniquely flavored, beautiful dark chocolates. read more
Had been coming to Deux Cranes for years. It's our go-to chocolatier for special occasions. I loved both their dark chocolates gift boxes and chocolate bars. I received a box of 16 handmade bonbons, with 2 of each of the 8 different wonderful flavors, for Valentine's Day. It's such a beautiful box with different geometric shapes and colors. Even their bag and tissue paper were so pretty. I loved that the box came with an illustrated key so that I could find out which flavors were included. 4 of them were from their Valentine's Day Collection. They're all pretty bold and unique flavor combinations: . Orange Kokuto Bonbon - Bright orange jelly paired with rich Okinawa black sugar ganache for a complex, caramelized depth . Raspberry Lime Bonbon - A vibrant burst of tangy raspberry balanced with zesty lime . Passionfruit Coconut Bonbon - Tropical passionfruit jelly layered with silky coconut cream ganache and coconut shortbread cookie butter . Madagascar Vanilla Bonbon - Pure dark chocolate Madagascar single-origin couverture with delicate Madagascar vanilla The other 4 from their permanent collection were also very special: . Passionfruit Tequila . Dark Chocolate Vanilla . Miso Almond Praline . Saké They're all very smooth, rich, and delicious with delicately layered flavors. I loved them all! If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the Orange Kokuto Black Sugar. read more
1 month ago
When I went there, a person named Marshall (not sure how to spell it) was super nice and gave me and all my friends samples. He is such a cool guy and he gave me a fancy box since I gave it as a present for my mom. The vibe was immaculate and represented a well maintained chocolate store and he showed us how they make the chocolate. It was such a great time, will come again. read more
This chocolate boutique is easy to miss, but it offers a unique selection of nicely curated chocolate. I came in here to buy a gift, which was a beautiful box of bon bons. I think the recipient will be happy. Prices are steep. Chocolate, while great, was not as exceptional as I had hoped for. I would come back still, but I would like to try some of the dark or matcha chocolate instead. Service was friendly. The vegan shortbread was more like a ginger snap than actual shortbread and a little too sweet for my taste. read more
Wow this little gem is pure gold! You can tell by the display, logo and the Lady this place is pure heart and joy, which I completely felt! I was looking for a box of chocolate to gift at and this was so beautiful. Their flavors are original, not overly sweet at all, very simple ingredients and the Lady who was at the shop was so perfect! Like the chocolate fairy from outer space. We got the 16pc box as well as the Passionfruit Bar (passionfruit is sooo flavorful, with the tart fruit flavor hitting you quickly and ending with luxuriously smooth chocolate at the end) and the Milk chocolate with ginger, sesame and buckwheat bar to try and we loved them all. I'm buying 10 more passionfruit bars when I'm in the area again!!!! The shop is really tucked away and may miss if you're not paying attention. It's right next to the nail place (in a smaller narrow opening) felt so Japanese I loved it! Now only if they have ice cream ahhhhh I would never leave this place. (3 weeks later) Today went to get more passionfruit and they were sold out...Ahhhhh I died. Nothing compares to that tart lightly sweet bar! WARNING: they maybe sold out! Call before you come. read more
What a cute little chocolate shop! I've been wanting to check this place out because I've developed a huge chocolate tooth in the last few years and have been purveying around the bay area looking for delicious chocolates. They have fun, unique flavors in the form of bon bons, bars, caramels, etc. They have a loyalty program and you bet your bottom dollar I signed up! I would've bought every flavor but the cost does add up, so I'll savor each bite until I'm back again. read more
10 months ago
TLDR: Marathon superfood! C'est du très bon chocolat! これチョコレートが大好きです! True and funny story, the first place I tried this chocolate was in Montana where I spotted a unique flavor bar, white chocolate pistachio rose in a case of 100s of different chocolates from around the world. Once my best friend and I started nibbling, looked closer at the box and found it was Los Gatos... Small world! More than two years later, I made it a point to stop in on my long run which was going to be no more than 13 to 17 miles. I was greeted by Michiko who was the KINDEST! Got six different flavors and they were all fantastic! Especially both the yellow colored ones. I'm telling you there's something special about this chocolate because that long run turned into my very first marathon! Might make this my new routine hehehe Support this local business for its amazing quality and top-tier hospitality! And share with friends and family while you are at it! read more
I'm a big chocolate fan and have tried some of the best in Europe, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but Deux Cranes totally delivered. I got a holiday box, and the seasonal pieces were both beautiful and delicious. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the flavors, they were creative but not over the top, and everything worked so well together. The chocolate itself was so smooth and rich, clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The seasonal touches made it feel extra special and festive, which I loved. Will definitely be back for more! read more
Where does one get a bon bon? Here! Deux cranes has phenomenal bon bons... that thin even chocolate shell with a perfect crisp snap... biting into a luxuriously smooth center with Asian flavored ganache and other fillings!!! I'm in love. Hubby has ordered from their shop several times. I've tried many of their chocolate bars, cookies, seasonal boxes but by far the bon bon is where they shine. Will definitely purchase these as gifts for friends and for special occasions :) read more
I'm not usually a huge chocolate fan but if I had to eat chocolate it would be these. Their chocolates are the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. I also got to meet the owner. She was so kind in sharing her stories of how Deux Cranes was founded. read more
Charming chocolate store filled with beautiful artisanal chocolate. Had the privilege of meeting the founder and chocolatier Michiko. It was wonderful to hear her passion and journey into becoming what Deux Cranes is today. Michikos cultural background inspired her beautiful chocolate creations with Japanese flavors of sesame, yuzu, matcha and many more. The packaged chocolate is also so pretty to look at and would be a wonderful gift to give. I tried the matcha bonbons which were amazing! I also loved the chocolate sables, the matcha chocolate bars, and the dark chocolate with coffee and cream. Service is wonderful and kind. One thing to note for those who have nut or sesame food allergens : to read the packaging to make sure you are able to enjoy a chocolate without these ingredients. I did see some that were nut and sesame free! read more
I wonder how I never knew about this place which was so close to my home. Went for a chocolate making event and the lady was just the nicest person and explained everything so patiently about chocolate making process. She explained the difference between everyday store bought chocolate and high quality ones. The chocolates were just amazing and tasted really good. I had passion fruit and matcha chocolates. For chocolate making process, dipped chocolate cookies(divine), marshmallows and mango. Loved how clean and organized everything was and loved their display of chocolates. Everything was so passionate about chocolates at the store. Will definitely go back to gift some to friends read more
2 years ago
The Matcha and Spiced Dark Chocolates were to die for!! I loved how enthusiastic everyone at the shop was, and how passionate they were about the chocolates. Definitely recommend if you want a fusion (Japanese + French) chocolates or just great quality regular ones!! read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
3/22/2024 LIMITED EDITION: SAKURA ALMOND EGG Dark chocolate flavor at the top, then the buttery almond shortbread layer comes next, then the cherry jelly and sakura ganache. The sakura flavors aren't big as you continue eating, but you get the flavors in the beginning. It's definitely enjoyable! LIMITED EDITION: SAKURA MATCHA CHOCOLATE BAR You can taste the full, earthy matcha right upfront! Beautiful matcha flavor! However, the sakura takes a backseat. I can taste little of it with that berry tang, but matcha is the star. Like the Nestle's Crunch Bar, you also get rice krispies between each bite, which was good. LIMITED EDITION: SPRING BENTO BOX 2024 - Blue Sky Sakura Bar-Sakura/Cherry Jam, Matcha Cream, Almond Shortbread Butter (almonds, gluten, milk) - Night Sky Sakura Bar-Sakura/Cherry Jam, Sakura Saké Cream, GF Rice/Almond Shortbread Butter (alcohol, almonds, milk.) - Sakura Rice Crispy (sesame seeds, butter) - Cherry Pâte de Fruit - Sakura Saké Bonbon (alcohol, milk) - Matcha Cream Bonbon (milk) - Hōjicha Cream Bonbon (milk) - Sakura Cream Bonbon (milk) My favorites from this bento box: The Bonbons! Sakura Saké Bonbon - Fruity sakura flavor, then the saké comes through. Well done and wish this would stay on the menu. Matcha Cream Bonbon - Beautiful chocolate crunch of outer chocolate. Matcha was a very good quality matcha which was rich in flavor, fruity and sweet. Then the milky flavor hit the end, which brought the whole thing together. Delicious! Hōjicha Cream Bonbon - Strong hōjicha flavor coming through! Then that creaminess at the end. Lovely! Sakura Cream Bonbon - Lightly floral, yet the outer chocolate shell tastes slightly caramelly which adds another flavor at the end. Compared to the Sakura Saké Bonbon it's not the best, but that outer shell chocolate was superb! Blue Sky Sakura Bar - Earthy flavor as the first note, then a light almond flavor, then a fruity cherry flavor at the end. Good crispy crunch from the outer chocolate shell. Overall indistinguishable flavors in one bar. Beautiful bar inside and out. Night Sky Sakura Bar - The sakura fruity tang comes first, then the almond paste and shortbread, and lastly the sake. It has this light, floral, creaminess which was very pleasant. The base flavor is similar to the Sakura Saké Bonbon. Again, beautiful bar and crunch from the outer chocolate shell. The cherry patés were my least favorite, which was too sweet and tart. Yes, it tasted like cherry, which was good, but the overwhelming sweetness killed the cherry flavor overall. HAZELNUT CARAMELS Light, buttery caramel with chopped hazelnut pieces. DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMELS You can taste dark chocolate as soon as you bite into it, then get a slightly savory caramel, like there's miso in it. SALTED CARAMELS Very buttery, soft with the best deep caramel flavor. Did not taste salt as a top note, but out of all the caramels I've had at Deux Cranes, this one was the best! Melted the salted caramels and miso pepper caramels together on a kouign-amann in the toaster oven for a more deep caramelized flavor. It was such a good decision because the it was the best warm, gooey, melty, caramelized, crispy kouign-amann I've ever had! So good! A must-try! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I found this shop coming home from a trip and craving something chocolatey. While this shop is on the smaller side, there were many choices and it showcased chocolates like gems in a jewelry store. The woman tending the store was so kind and helped us with different flavor profiles. I tried the chocolate sables, matcha chocolate with yuzu and the hojicha milk chocolate with kokuto pecans and cranberries. I did notice there were vegan options and options for those with allergies. I would happily make another drive to there but thankful they also have an online store to purchase. read more
2 years ago
This cute small chocolate store has such decedent chocolate with the right amounts and spice and fruit. Definitely great gifting chocolate or "just because" chocolate. read more
3 years ago
Are you kidding me? How is it possible that this tiny little storefront chocolate shop between a Jersey Mike's and a Safeway in Los Gatos, CA can produce such beautiful and refined treats of a quality rivaling the fanciest chocolates in New York or Paris? Do my eyes and taste deceive me? Wonka who? Turns out the elegantly-crafted banana pecan chocolate bar that first grabbed my attention was a seasonal variety - but the array of flavors carried yearlong is fantastic regardless. Yesterday we went to try the new cookie bars my wife saw on Instagram which appear worthy of a museum exhibition and taste of heaven. I personally preferred the "Passionfruit + Lychee Jelly Dark Milk Chocolate Sable Crunch" over the "Matcha Vanilla Cream Ganache Kinako Sable Crunch" but both were amazing. Oh, and their more pedestrian cookies are just as ridiculously good. We picked up a chocolate chip cookie and a strawberry shortcake cookie. Both were awesome, of course. I also grabbed a pack of Miso Pepper Caramels. Not spicy at all - just infused with a subtle but wonderful flavor that perfectly complemented the surprisingly soft and delicate caramel. Somebody please make me stop before I give Deux Cranes all my money and they give me back all my daily calories- and then some! read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
8 months ago
Honestly I'm shocked I didn't know about this place before. This is a beautiful local chocolate shop in the heart of Los Gatos. Everything is made from scratch in house. The owner and chocolatier is incredibly kind and her staff is also extraordinary. They have various types of chocolates for every taste! Everything is incredibly unique as all these handcrafted sweets are inspired by Japanese and French flavors. Because of this you see unique flavors mixed into the chocolates like kinako, goma, matcha and hojicha. Personally the best one I tried was the passion hazelnut bombom, that was to die for. I definitely recommend trying out this beautiful chocolate shop. Everything is to die for, the flavors are unique, the taste is great, and the staff is amazing. These chocolates would even be perfect to give as a gift as they are packaged beautifully! They even have memberships which is perfect for all you chocolate lovers! read more
I came here to get some chocolates as a gift, and to get some chocolates as a snack. I'm not a huge dessert person, but the quality and attention to detail that Deux Cranes shows with their chocolates really shines through. First, the store is small but very nicely arranged. I know they are going for a Japanese aesthetic, and it does indeed remind me of small Japanese shops. Well lit, everything nicely arranged, welcoming. It's a really nice little store. The chocolates themselves are very cool looking, veering towards artistic. And the flavors are really cool too. Things like "passionfruit tequila" and "bergamot yuzu kosho" are so unique, I've never seen anything like it. And the shapes and textures are also very unique. The bars of chocolates are also designed artistically, with geometric designs and very tasty flavors. I intended to only eat one, but ended up chowing down on 3. Of course the prices aren't cheap, but that's kind of expected for the quality. You have to pay to play (or eat, in this case). If you're looking for a gift or spendy treat, Deux Cranes fits the bill perfect. read more
I LOVE chocolate and I got a box for my birthday from Deux Cranes as a gift. I had no idea this place existed in the area. The chocolate looked beautiful and it is clear that these are created by artisans. The box went fast! I will be going back for sure. read more
I eat chocolate every day! It's one of my good habits for daily happiness. On a short trip to the Bay, my niece brought me back a bar from Deux Cranes. This shop produces small batch artisanal chocolates. I love unique flavors. The milk chocolate with ginger, sesame, and buckwheat is an interesting combo and goes well together. I could taste bits of candied ginger and the toasted specs of sesame. The only flavor I couldn't taste is the buckwheat which was probably blended in with the chocolate flavor. This chocolatier reminds me of Dandelion from the Bay also which also produces great products. Raspberry chocolate, passionfruit chocolate, creme brulee, matcha yuzu are a few interesting flavors I'll have to try in the future. read more
A must try small chocolatier shop in the South Bay! They have Japanese inspired flavors with some French influence. The shop itself is small but quaint. The chocolates are AMAZING! They gave us some samples to try and we were immediately impressed and sold! We bought: 4 chocolate bars: banana pecan, hojicha caramel, strawberry dark chocolate(dairy free), and crème brûlée. All great flavors, chocolates are creamy and rich in flavor without being overwhelmingly sweet. Our favorites were the banana pecan and hojicha caramel-- will definitely be back for more of these two and try other flavors! 2 bags of cookies: vegan ginger shortbread & matsuri corn cookies. I was a bit hesitant to try these because of the flavors, but I'm so glad we grabbed them! Both flavors are excellent! vegan ginger shortbread--the ginger taste isn't overpowering and compliments the cookie well, we had to stop ourselves from eating the bag in one go! The matsuri corn is a savory cookie, it's kind of like a savory cornflake in taste! Also very delicious and a nice change of flavor from the cookies we typically eat. We also got a small set of 4 bonbons. We enjoyed it all, even flavors the that we don't normally go for, we appreciated. The only critique we have is that their chocolate shell of their bonbons didn't have that enjoyable snap when cutting or biting into it--this also could've been due to the weather since it's been so hot the past few days. But that didn't take away from the taste and quality of their chocolates. Definitely excited about finding this local chocolatier and can't wait to visit again! Ohh! They also have a membership where they send a subscription box every 3 or 4 months of some of their products both seasonal and regular. We signed up for it and can't wait to get our first box in the coming months! , read more
Excellent newer boutique chocolate shop in the Los Gatos area. Deux Cranes is located in the shopping plaza with Safeway, they have a small storefront tucked into the corner to the right of Safeway. They weren't busy when I arrived around 1:45pm on a Saturday. I loved how they had all their items neatly displayed and labeled. I just wished they sold their truffles a la carte versus in pre-packaged boxes, but they had chocolate bars and other assorted items. They even have a couple of vegan items available. I tried: -Assorted Chocolates (Passionfruit, Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, $5, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SGLdKAnkXmJ9reHyvFj8Wg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I loved their assorted chocolates, and each flavor was delicious. The fruit flavors were really prominent, and not too sweet. You can tell their chocolate is very high quality- highly recommended! I didn't try the chocolate bars ($12/each) since I purchased them for my parents, but they looked beautiful. -Roasted Kabocha Bonbon (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ctHioazB8W3fyK2Rd8YJwQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): They had this available as a sample, and it was delicious! The roasted kabocha was sweet and nutty, and went really well with the chocolate shell. Their chocolate truffles/bonbons are seasonal, so check back often for new flavors. Although the prices are on the higher end, their chocolate items are unique and high quality. I'll be back to try more of their delicious chocolates! All staff were wearing masks correctly, and hand sanitizer was available. There were lots of parking spots available in this plaza. read more
3 years ago
My friend introduced me to Deux Cranes last year, and I fell in love with their chocolates. They are beautifully made AND taste delicious. Many of the items are inspired by Japanese flavors, which makes them quite unique! I've ordered gifts for a number of my girlfriends and they've always raved about them. I prefer dark chocolate, so I liked the strawberry and dark chocolate bar and dark chocolate hazelnut bar. The yuzu gingerbread dark chocolate bar was amazing. I think I ate the entire bar in one sitting. The seasonal pumpkin spice latte caramels were extremely addicting, and the sakura (cherry almond flavored) bonbons made me miss cherry blossom season in Japan! I appreciate how many of the items are vegan (shortbread bites and bonbons). Although I am not vegan, my daughter has an egg allergy so I always have to be careful about what I eat around her. Support a female-owned business! Shop local and stop by for Mother's Day treats :) read more
Delightful upscale chocolate shop. This place is in the shopping center when Chocolate Dream Box used to be, so I was thrilled at having a new chocolate store within walking distance. The chocolate is very dark and well tempered. The flavor profiles are amazing. This is the kind of chocolate where you break off a small piece and savor it with red wine or coffee or just by itself. I also got the Earl Grey caramels and they were a treat. read more
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Can we pick the chocolates we want or is it assorted?
In the boxes of bon bons, it's randomly assorted. They pulled out a couple for me to look at as they're all different, and I picked the one I wanted most, considering the flavors I was hoping for!
