I ordered two boxes of the 12-Piece Artisan Collection for delivery across the country. After opening the first box, I had mixed impressions, so I later opened the second box to confirm. Some of the flavor varieties were good, but overall everything tasted very dark and intense. Nothing really stood out as exceptional, and the assortment felt heavier and less balanced than I was expecting for an artisan chocolate box. The main issue for me was the hazelnut pieces. I experienced the same issue in both boxes: the hazelnuts tasted off, with an almost rancid note, and there was very little actual hazelnut flavor. While I understand that shipping across the country can affect certain products, the flavor of the hazelnut should not have changed this much. I contacted customer service within 7 days, as stated on their website. Despite initially having one unopened box, I was told they do not accept returns and no assistance was offered. The response was brief and dismissive, which was disappointing given the language on their website suggesting otherwise. These chocolates may appeal to those who prefer very dark, less sweet flavor profiles, but between the underwhelming assortment, the hazelnut issue, and the customer service experience, I would not order again. read more

I recently visited Miami and was requested to visit this store in person. I was not disappointed. They have a wide selection of in house chocolate treats. I enjoyed a couple of bon bons and had a few bars, some cacao, and some nibs shipped home for free. The front side of the store has a nice feel much like a coffee shop. The service was great and the lady which helped me knew about all of the chocolates. All of this while you see through large windows the back side operation creating wonderful things. The only downside is the parking. The spots right in front of the store were not usable but the deck behind the store was and it was online pay only. Still the chocolate wins the day and I will definitely return. read more

What a breath of fresh air. This shop is really bringing quality products to Little Havana. Boasting chocolate tastings and an array of products, Exquisto Chocolate is elevating the Calle Ocho experience. While there, they have chocolate shavings for people to try from all their chocolate bars. They also sell hot/frozen chocolate, but they ran out sadly. But I will go back to try it because the shop attendant's description sounded so delicious. I did get a chance to try the ice creams and loved the Milk Chocolate one, it was so good. I highly recommend it. read more

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While the chocolate is quite good, I don't really think it justifies the extremely high price ($8 for two pieces). I was curious to try this place, and when I saw the price, I wanted to see if it was worth it. I don't really think so. I've had a lot of chocolate of comparable taste, and this is by far the most I've ever paid for chocolate. They are big on how all of chocolate is sustainably and ethically sourced, which is nice to see. They also have small bits of their chocolate bars to sample which is helpful to see what you like the most. My only gripe is that you can get more chocolate of comparable quality elsewhere. read more

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This place is a chocolate lovers dream! I came for the chocolate tour and had so much fun getting the behind the scenes look at how they make the magic happen. You can definitely taste the quality difference from their sustainable sourced chocolate. Just try it. You won't regret it! read more

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For me it was a huge disappointment. I heard about this chocolatier on Youtube. Buying high quality, small, local is very important for me, so I got very excited, went to Exquisito website and ordered 4 dark chocolate bars and baking chocolate. 2 of the bars and baking chocolate were contaminated with some kind of cleaning agent. There was such a strong taste of some kind of soap or bleach that that the taste lingered long after eating it........ Perhaps they cleaned the surfaces and didn't remove the cleaning agent well enough, so it contaminated the chocolate. I had to throw it away.....It was such a disappoitment. The other 2 chocolate bars didn't taste good to me either. Just not good tasting chocolate. Will not order again and won't recommend to anyone. Instead go for Luisa Abram or Fruition! read more

My partner and I were in Miami Beach on vacation and decided spontaneously to find some chocolate. We searched chocolate tours and found a $5 factory tour for that night! Carolina is extremely knowledgeable and hilarious. You can tell how much passion she puts into to not only her business but her chocolates. The tour took us through Exquisito's process start to finish. We bought some bonbons and bars to share in California. I know we will be excited anytime we see Exquisito on shop shelves from now on. FYI The European sipping chocolate was TO DIE FOR. read more

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Had to make my way to this chocolate shop after reading their interesting story. Grabbed 8 different bars for myself and friends. Looking forward to sharing and trying them. Plenty of options and the employee was very helpful explaining all the chocolates. Make sure you stop by and give them a try. Enjoy. read more

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Super small and raw in format, nothing fancy but their product definitely is! Very cool to see the factory in the background and machines in the front. Well worth the trip as they sell things in store that arent available online (i have a feeling cuz shipping might not be a total option for those products just yet). I love that they are fair trade, have packaging that makes their bars gift worthy with no extra wrapping and flavors like Cafe con Leche and chocolate-covered plaintain chips that feel representative of where they are with that extra bit of pride. Will definitely be ordering/visting again! read more

yum, yum, yum! I saw Eater had made a video featuring this chocolate shop....so when my bestie told me she was going to Miami, I knew I needed to make her go. and thankfully she loves me enough to have went! she brought back 24 bon bons & two chocolate bars. I'll start with the chocolate bars. I received the matcha bar, which I loved! I am a sucker for matcha so this was my favorite. the other bar was don't be salty. this was a delicious bar of dark, salty chocolates. it wasn't overly salty & the chocolate was so damn smooth. the bon bons were so delicious! my only complaint was that I had no idea what each bon bon was. I know they were all dark chocolate, but I wish they included a little "guide" on what each bon bon is. all in all, this is a great chocolate shop with delicious little treats! read more

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I visited a couple years ago and really enjoyed these chocolates so I was excited to bring my wife when we were back in the area. Apparently they are between locations, with neither open. On Google Maps both locations are listed and we visited both to find the old location completely gone, and the new location still under construction. There is no contact phone number on the website and no communication of this whatsoever, with the hours still showing them being open. Really disappointing experience since we went out of our way to pay them a visit. read more

So I saw a short documentary on YouTube a few weeks back and learned a ton about the process and the differences of single origin chocolates. I ordered a sample box and am amazed the subtleties and nuances I've never tasted before. Great service and delivery! Thank you! I can't wait to visit the store the next time I'm in Miami. So far I've had the Haiti and Mexico ... both are incredible but wow! Mexico! read more

I was so exited about trying this chocolate. I am a chocoholic. I watched a video about the sister store that is closed on Monday and the chocolate looked good. https://youtu.be/jD7DFa-JPUE they pride themselves in the making process and diference type of cacao used from all over like Peru, Colombia etc. The chocolate smell from this place is hypnotizing. To my surprise the store did not looked at all like a chocolate store. It looked like a small wear house. It looked really messy inside. The store is closed only take out.. You have to place call. The number listed at the door and they will then tell you if they have the item. FYI cash only no cards. It was a fast process. I did not have much of a waiting time. The pick up was little uncomfortable for me. You go to the front of the store. A guy was there inside the store with a mask on and a tablet. He had my order. He does not come outside at any point. He is mostly inside blocking the door so you cannot go inside either. I felt like i was doing an illegal transaction. We exchanged payments and he gave me my package by barely opening the door. I was made to feel unconfortable. There chocolate is different I haven't tasted anything like this. Its good. I ordered the truffle brownies. They are really small the size of a quarter. They didn't taste like brownies to me. They didn't have the traditional consistency. They were more like chocolate candy. I did like it. My favorite was the potatoes chip bark. It was really good and crunch. It was dark chocolate. Boy if it had sea salt it would have been the perfect convination for my taste. The items came in a cute sealed package. The packaging was nice. The place did not leave a positive impression on me. The way the transaction was done was weird. I will not be back. read more

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Local handcrafted chocolates! What I love most about the company is that they source their ingredients from different countries like Haiti and Venezuela. I tried one that was a Haitian dark chocolate and it was so rich and smooth. They're located in Calle Ocho and are worth a visit. read more

5 stars! I saw Exquisito on Eater and I just had to try their chocolate. The woman owner who makes the chocolate is really a woman after my own heart. She's probably the biggest chocoholic I know, other than myself. Great quality chocolate, and i just love the proper attention these beans receive from farm to bar. I don't live in Florida, so I always ordered online. I've paid $11.99 for DHL shipping, but you really don't need to! They offer free shipping for order +$35 and more for USPS... and this option actually arrives faster! When I used DHL, the more expensive option took me 8 days, which is absolutely ridiculous. So now I just opt for the free option. Also, kudos to the store for amazing packaging each time! They always arrive in perfect condition, unmelted (no matter how hot the weather) and unbroken. Most importantly, I love tasting the subtle differences from each countries these beans originate come from. What a joy to get to taste these single origin bars! read more

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Exquisito Chocolates videos drew me in, facinating process, from the cacao beans becoming silky chocolates of amazing truffles, bon bons, and delicious chocolate bars, and quite addicting too. I have shopped at their Miami store and have ordered online, both pleasant experiences. I will never go back to mass produced wax-like chocolate. I have found chocolate heaven! No joke!! In addition, I am very excited to see on Instagram that Whole Foods Stores are carrying Exquisito Chocolates. If your local Whole Foods store is not yet doing so, do like I did, speak to the store manager. My local Whole Foods is now carrying Exquisito Chocolates!! Yeah!! read more

This is a lovely chocolate shop and factory on the western end of Little Havana/Calle Ocho and is a must-visit for anyone exploring the neighborhood. They're just marking their one-year anniversary and I hope they continue finding great success! These guys do small batches of handmade chocolate using beans sourced from the Caribbean and Central and South America. They have behind the scenes tours on the weekends for $15, which are a fun and informative experience that will enhance your appreciation for their delicious products. Try the Cafe con Leche bar, which blends in coffee beans from Per'la Coffee. It's one of the best coffee-chocolate combos I've encountered and a true 305 experience! read more

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I'm always on the hunt for great locally made gifts and now know to make Exquisito Fine Chocolates my first stop! Ok, I'll admit I'll probably pick up something for myself too... It's important to know this shop makes their own bean to bar chocolate, using only ethically sourced beans from around the world. Besides that, they don't use any preservatives or additives, so you know you're getting the best quality stuff which rotates based on the season. In the store, you'll find chocolate bars, truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, and more special treats like passion fruit s'mores, flavored marshmallows and "haute chocolate" spoons! Like I said, AMAZING gifts. They're always having fun with creations and experimenting with booze infused chocolate and flavors so be sure to ask. If you need a special order for a party, definitely give them a call and see what may be possible. The storefront isn't anything fancy, but it's functional and all that really matters is the chocolate when all is said and done! It's located next to Keg South in a nondescript office building, but you'll see the sign and door. There's a reason spots like Azucar Ice Cream and The Salty Donut use chocolate produced by Exquisito for their products. It's among the best! read more

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Let me start by saying, please do not judge this place by the truffles in my picture as they are the ones I made, and I am obviously not a chocolatier. I found this place through Eventbrite as I was looking for a date night activity. I thought it was a great idea as my GF LOVES chocolate, and it stated BYOB (That's right, you get to have truffles and enjoy a bottle of wine or some beers) for the class. The price was $40 per person, and I thought at first it was a bit pricey until I participated in it. The overall class was great and allowed us to have an opportunity to connect. The instructor was incredibly friendly and was a local guide for Miami, so it was perfect being able to speak with him on Miami's local spots. Anyway, the class began with a brief history of Cacoa and where they source it from, including the quality of the process itself. We then had the opportunity to wear a pair of VR Goggles to see firsthand the farms in which they source the Cacoa. Throughout the class, we experienced many parts of the chocolatier process, including getting an overview of the machines that they create or repurpose to make chocolate. Every step of the way, we had various SAMPLES of their current products and even those that are in the "flavor testing" state. The number of free samples was ridiculously good, and let me tell you it got us all to purchase more chocolate after the class ended (Try the Platano with dark chocolate). The class ended with group painting and coating our truffles. I would highly recommend this place to buy chocolate and to check out one of their events on Eventbrite; their events are suitable for children 12 and over. P.S. Parking is available on the street, so it's metered parking. During the week, it can get tricky, so you may want to uber over. I went on Sunday, and street parking was effortless to find. read more

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While Miami may not be a chocolate capital, we are getting there. If you love chocolate, you owe it to yourself to check out Exquisito, a small chocolate factory in Little Havana. You can just go and buy chocolate, sure. There is a small retail area in the front of the space, separate from the back room housing all the bags of cacao beans and various machines. By all means, if you are craving some locally made chocolate, do it. If you have time and the interest, though, I would book a tour. On the tour, you'll see how a cacao bean becomes chocolate at Exquisito. It is very educational.....and of course does include some chocolate tasting! This is just a really cool local business - this factory also supplies chocolate to other local restaurants and food purveyors. J Wakefield even made a beer using some of their cacao beans. Whether you're planning a wine and chocolate pairing night or just craving some chocolate, Exquisito has you covered. read more

I first tried their chocolate at Iron Fork. When I noticed, from the flyer, that they are near the Costco I sometimes visit, I decided to pay a visit the next time I'm in the neighborhood. The place is not exactly easy to find. It's in the plaza next to Keg South, but a plaza that's more like offices than retail. I tried the door but it was locked. I figured they were closed, or maybe not open for retail, and was about to leave when a man from next door happened to walk out. "Just knock," he said, "they are in". "Knock very loud, they are probably in the back making chocolate and can't hear you." Sure enough, a lady opened the door, and stepping in, it's just like any chocolate shop. There are chocolate dipped oreos (both dark and milk), chocolate bars, truffles, drinking chocolate, giant macaroons, marshmallows and more. There is a shelf filled with some chocolate with sticks at the end, that looks like ice pop, or a pot growing a wooden stick. You can dip these into hot milk or coffee. There are lots of flavors, from plain milk/dark to peppermint, cuban coffee, marshmallow, grand marnier and more! Another shelf is filled with home made marshmallow, with fancy flavors such as guava, passionfruit, dulce de leche and wine. The lady, which I presume is the owner, was very nice. She readily had samples of most items to offer. I love the chocolate dipped Oreos, and ended up picking a few other things to try. Tips: - Don't forget to check in on Yelp for discount! - Call first, as they may be out delivering or in the back in production. - they do favors for parties and events. read more

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I visited their tiny factory in Little Havana and the experience was unbelievable!! Their tour and their make-your-own-chocolate-bar event was awesome. Their product is of the utmost quality and worth every penny. read more

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Delicious chocolates, delivered nationwide. A great gift idea for any and all occasions read more

This is by far my favorite chocolate in Miami! I've had it twice now, different pieces of chocolate, and every flavor was exquisite! So creamy. Not to sweet. The guava...so good! I think the prices are fair. The chocolate is direct trade so they pay a good price where the farmer ACTUALLY makes money for selling the cacao. I'll be visiting their shop soon for more chocolate! read more

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This chocolate factory in Little Havana is a must. I had such a great time and learned so much about cocoa, how its harvested, where it comes from and how long it takes to make it. Also, we got samples of different chocolates from all over the world. The owner and her assistant were very pleasant and the truffles are delicious! I brought the truffles and some chocolate bars, besides attending the chocolate factory tour. If you love chocolate this will be one of your favorite places and authentic. read more

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Great chocolate! A little pricey and in the heart of Little Havana. Next time, will definitely order online but the product was top notch! Loved choosing the beans based on the part of the world they were from. read more

I saw Exquisito Chocolates on a IG ad. I was skeptical but after watching the videos and looking through their website I decided to give them a try. I am super happy I did. The chocolate bars are silky smooth and the taste is unbelievable. I am a chocoholic and this is some of the best darn chocolate I have had. I was a little worried about delivery since it had been hot but they did a wonderful job packing my bars. They were still solid when I took them out the mailbox. I will definitely order from here again. Well worth the price. read more

We were visiting Miami and were going to head over to Exquisito chocolate to buy some chocolates when we noticed they had a chocolate factory tour for just $5. Carolina, the owner, gave us the tour, which really exceeded my expectations. I learned how Exquisito chocolates is the first bean to bar chocolate factory in Miami, how they work with select farms in South America to ensure that money goes directly to these farms and that there is no exploitation. Carolina has visited these farms many times herself. We learned the process of chocolate making and how by-products get re-used and sold to different clients to ensure that nothing is wasted. Their chocolate and chocolate by-products are sold to various local businesses like Azucar and Salty Donut. Carolina is so passionate and was eager to answer all of our questions. We got to try many different types of chocolates, which were all delicious! The tour was really informative and suitable for kids, chocolate lovers and non chocolate lovers. I was really really impressed and I encourage everyone to stop by Exquisito Chocolates to support this local business, which makes exceptional chocolate! read more

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I came back from switzerland with some world class chocolate (Läderach) and we've been searching for really good chocolate in the USA since (can't ship in Läderach due to FDA). This isn't it. I like the advertisement/video but it just doesn't live up to the hype- dry and powdery and didnt enjoy the flavors. We got a mix of bars and other items and actually genuinely didn't like most. Might melt them to use. So far Christopher Elbow is our favorite in NA. read more

I attended one of their chocolate classes. It was very informative. I enjoyed learning about where they get their cocoa, how they turn it into chocolate right there, etc. The instructor was entertaining while still managing us to teach us something! The room was cozy but had plenty of space for the group. I loved the mural on the wall explaining the steps to making chocolate. The class was interactive with 4 different chocolates to taste and the opportunity to sort out bad cocoa beans. It was fun to taste the pure cocoa nibs, but it would have great to have been greeted with a chocolate to taste when we first arrived. It took a lot of restraint not to eat the chocolates on my plate before it was time. We were promised the chance to make truffles. That part felt a little pedestrian. We were given some chocolate ganache to shape and roll in a few different toppings and then separate pre-made chocolates to paint. The paint brush left a lot to be desired and we were only given blue, orange, and red paint. That's less colors than a kid gets with their children's menu. I was expecting something a little more sophisticated for the chocolate making portion so on that end I was a little disappointed, but it was fun to have delicious chocolates to take home to eat. read more

My husband, my son and I had a great experience on my birthday learning about the origin of chocolate, how it is made and how the taste varies depending on the sourcing location of the cocoa beans while sustaining the 73% cocoa. I was impressed with the collaborations the owner, who personally provided the tour, has made with local businesses like for example The Salty Doughnut to re-purpose the Cocoa shells. The super informative tour was accompanied by a tasting of the delicious different types of chocolates produced in the factory. Last but not least, we each had the opportunity to decorate our own set of Bonbons. We had so much fun! The quality of Exquisito chocolates are without a doubt superior because of the effort they put into the sourcing and selection of the cocoa beans. I had no idea there was a chocolate factory in little Havana in Miami. I highly recommend it! I've posted some pictures of our wonderful experience and we are looking forward to our next visit with family and friends. read more

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My family and I came for a factory tour, which I bought tickets for through their website. The tour was conducted by the store owner, Carolina. She was very personable, and the tour was very informative and hands-on. They make their chocolate in-house and source their beans from small cacao farms the owner has personally visited in several countries (Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala and a few others I don't remember). Making chocolate is an arduous process filled with a lot of trial and error. I realized that chocolate is similar to wine and coffee in the sense that there are so many different varieties and tasting notes. The store sells their chocolate wholesale to such places as Salty Donut, Azúcar and Books & Books. The storefront has some products for purchase. We bought a small box of six chocolate truffles for $12, which I thought was very reasonable considering all the work involved in making a batch. They were delicious, especially the Miami Vice (with dulce de leche inside) and the one with Grand Marnier. I will definitely be a regular customer. read more

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I am mainly writing this review as a warning for anyone who is planning to travel anywhere with these truffles. I was visiting Miami and planning to take the $24 box of truffles back to New York for a gift, which I told the person working in the store; HOWEVER, she failed to inform me that these truffles require REFRIGERATION. This did not even cross my mind, and to my embarrassment, the truffles I gave to my friend were ROTTEN by the time I arrived back in New York (only 3 days later). I can confirm this because I was there to try them with her. Very disappointing because they were so delicious in person at the shop. I have never had to refrigerate truffles before, so I just wish I would have been warned when I was explaining I would be traveling with them. I have emailed Exquisito to let them know of the issue, and they agreed to improve communication about this, but I figured I would put this up in case there is someone in my situation looking to travel home with these truffles. That all being said, they were absolutely delicious when I tried them in the store, so nothing against the quality, just the shelf life! read more

Amazing products! The staff was helpful and informative. I bought the assorted truffles and the Guava truffles. They were an instant hit with the staff at the office. Everybody commented on how fabulous they tasted!! I will definitely be back and also share this amazing local merchant with friends. read more

Bean to bar chocolate is hard to find in Miami but look no further than Exquisito Chocolates to blow your mind with how chocolate can taste. I participated in a bean to bar class which took us through all stops in the chocolate making process that really made you appreciate everything that goes into making a great chocolate. The coffee served in the front was outstanding and the owner Carolina is completely passionate about her craft. read more

AMAZING chocolates and excellent customer service!~!~ Can't go wrong by buying anything from here. I wasn't ever a huge fan of oreos and i LOVE the chocolate covered oreos. My favorite would be the marshmallows though - they're so light and airy I find myself eating them on their own without waiting for my hot chocolate. Highly recommended! read more

My office came here as a team bonding experience to learn about the chocolate making process and truffle decorating. The owner, Carolina, was so responsive and helpful when making the reservation. Once we arrived, she did not disappoint. We learned so much about chocolate and local businesses in Miami. We had a really hands on experience, getting to help make and try the different parts of the chocolate making process. The chocolate is absolutely delicious and we were all blown away! I will definitely come back. Overall, unforgettable experience! read more

This is a difficult review to write because I was so enchanted by the YouTube video showing the love and attention poured into this product. . The chocolate is interesting but not the quality I was expecting considering the price and build up. The ganache centers in the truffles are lovely and interesting but the chocolate itself while flavorful but falls short on texture. I can detect particles in the chocolate as it melts. Chocolate should melt clean and smooth. I know some people get into gritty Mexican chocolates (supposed to be gritty) and that sort of consumer might appreciate these chocolates more than I. Since the chocolates are all single origin the flavors are quite strong but I have had better single origin chocolates from Richart and La Maison. Maybe it was silly of me to expect that kind of quality from a small operation bean to bar chocolate store, but for the money I spent I could have ordered from many chocolatiers domestic and imported including Richart, La Maison, LA Burdick, TCHO, Z Chocolat, Vosage, and many others. The white chocolates were the best probably because the cocoa solids are not included in white chocolate so I there wasn't the issue with texture, and I enjoyed the caramel like notes as well. I ordered nearly a pound of baking chocolate and I have no idea what I am going to do with it because I do not enjoy the texture. I didn't enjoy the drinking chocolate either and again it was an issue of texture not taste. It is thick and almost like drinking a pudding. I couldn't finish mine and I put it in the refrigerator and it actually sat up like a soft pudding and I tasted it again cold and was struck with the gritty texture. I wish I liked the chocolates but I felt I had to be honest. I was expecting European smooth chocolate and maybe that was wrong of me. If you like a bit of texture to your chocolate this might be the place for you. It wasn't for me. read more