This is a small shop with a big variety. I tried a mix of flavors like almond liqueur, peanut butter, chipotle chile pepper, espresso chocolate, and coconut, and everything was so good. The coconut was my favorite. I got 10 truffles for $13, which was a great deal. Service was super quick and I was in and out in under 5 minutes. read more

Five Star Truffles - Truffle variety - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This little chocolate shop specializes in truffles and ice cream. I made the drive to grab some for myself and for gift giving. Compared to other chocolate shops their pricing is just right for quality chocolates. You can choose which ones you want and they have a wide variety of choices including even ones with liquor. I personally like their hazelnut and peanut butter one. Chocolates are sold in batches of a dozen, 20, 40, and 80 truffles and more. Besides chocolate and ice cream they also have coffees, hot chocolate and Italian sodas. The guy behind the counter was really nice and gave us a sample as well. Its definitely great for gifts or a special treat for yourself. read more

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Hey munchkins how's it going? It's time for part 4 of food crawl with "The Professor". If you want context look at my precious reviews of Bon Nene, Garden Creamery, and Tartine. We go to Five Star Truffles and get their Five Star hot chocolate. It's incredibly rich! I get the milk chocolate and I am pleasantly surprised by the cream. There is a reason this is our favorite hot chocolate place in the city. It's a bit cold this summer (insert obligatory Mark Twain quote here). The barista is friendly and we get our chocolate quite quickly. At this point we reach our sugar limit on the food crawl. We're gonna go to Detour and play some arcade games before finishing the food crawl at House of Dumplings. read more

Five Star Truffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's that time of year where I do my annual hot cocoa crawl :) and this place is on my top five for theirs. You also get a free truffle of your choice with the drink. Call me old-fashioned but I like my hot cocoa made with whole milk rather than water. So yummy, did not disappoint. Highly recommend if you like trying different types of hot cocoa. The man whisks the chocolate and milk right in front of you :) Inside it's a small hole in the wall and can get crowded with even 3-4 people but they have room on the sides for you to enjoy sitting near the window while you enjoy sipping on your hot cocoa. read more

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It's such a small shop that you might miss it if you are not actively looking for delicious truffles. I got their strawberry truffles and they tasted like real strawberries! You buy them in take-out containers, and they come out to only about $1 each, depending on the quantity that you buy. I also got a hot chocolate, which was very nice too. This is *the* no-frills truffles store to go to for truffles that you want to pop in your mouth immediately after leaving the store without having to fuss through the bows and tapes of fancy chocolate boxes. read more

The Five star truffle is a small coffee shop and delicious chocolate truffles that the owner makes himself the chocolate Mocha he makes it's delicious cause he put in it real melted chocolate and he gives you any truffle you want with your drink. This store is small you take your favorite drink and truffle to go.The shop is small but clean and organized the service is great the owner is only one that serves you .Guys you should go there and try his truffles read more

Still my favorite chocolate truffles! In this whole in the wall place that has nowhere to sit and drink your coffee you'll find amazing chocolate truffles. You want boozy chocolate? They have it. You want regular flavors like strawberry and caramel? They have that too. Came here before a Yelp event and ended up eating and ordering 10 truffles. Ate them like potato chips. They sell coffee amd beverages here too in case you get thirsty. And yes, you can get a huge chocolate box to go for parties. One of the best stores in the Bay Area! read more

I love this spot! Excellent truffles, ambiance, and service. I highly recommend this restaurant!

This cute shop is a hole in the wall just off Castro street! We got the hot chocolate & it came with a truffle, which was nice! We chose the dark chocolate truffle which was delicious - very soft, creamy and addicting! I found the hot chocolate okay - it was a bit too sweet for me (I'm more of a dark chocolate fan, so I'd prefer other spots). I would definitely come back for the truffles! They also sell boxes of truffles, which would make a great gift! read more

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This review is for the iced chocolate milk only. Service was good. Prices are reasonable. I found the iced chocolate drink to be very powdery. I actually felt like i had something stuck in my throat while drinking it. Also i didn't not find it to be chocolatey enough. I would definitely go with dandelion next time. We did get a free truffle and that was very good. No seating, strictly takeout. read more

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Five stars is right! We dropped in because my daughter wanted a coffee but when I saw the truffles I HAD to get some. I must say, they were the best dang truffles I have had. The Raspberry were particularly delicious. We did get a large box and chose multiple different flavors which all went in the same box. Honestly, since they all look exactly alike, I recommend seeing if they can put them in separate smaller boxes or something. Grabbing one to eat was always a surprise flavor. Quality truffles and the coffee was particularly good also. read more

Five Star Truffles - a variety of chocolates - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truffles could be bad, very very bad. Grainy or bitter. Not here, dude. You can get really smooth, rich truffles with amazing flavors. I love the spicy chile and earl grey, personally. Plus, all the fruity flavors are it. I'm afraid of going too often, though. $18 for 20 is just too good a deal for my waist. Will definitely visit again when looking for gifts. read more

One of the best hot chocolates and truffles we've ever had! The hot chocolate was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the truffles tasted authentic and high-quality. It's a small, unassuming spot that truly surprises you with how good everything is. A hidden gem worth discovering! read more

BIPOC-owned homemade truffle spot in the Castro - I was on the hunt for gorgeous chocolates for my adopted mom here in San Francisco and decided to give Five Star Truffles a visit. I was greeted with a smile by Santo when I arrived and was impressed by the variety of Truffles. I ended up going with a variety of the non-liquor kind and got a Grand Marnier one for me for the road. The box is super cute and, honestly, you will not find a better price and value for chocolates here in the city. Give them a try! read more

Firs the things I like. They have a nice selection of truffles, they are reasonably priced (actually, pretty cheap for truffles), and the person who helped us was very nice. But as far as the truffles, they were just okay. "Three Star Truffle Co" would be a better name IMHO. The flavor of the chocolate was too mild for me (I prefer darker chocolates), and the truffle I tasted that was flavored (bourbon) was way too mild--and I like my chocolates lightly flavored (if at all). But people look for different things when it comes to chocolate, so this is worth a stop if you have a hankering. read more

BEST HOT CHOCOLATE IVE EVER HAD!!! Came with a free delicious truffle. There is huge variety of flavors of truffles and amounts you can buy. Great selection of coffee drinks. Me and my boyfriend passed by on a rainy day and decided to stop in, and now we found our new favorite place to get a hot coco. Definitely worth a visit if you are a chocolate lover. The person working was very nice. read more

Go support this local business. Santos Euan has been running the solo show for 17+ years!! If that's not dedication I don't know what it is. His truffles are very tasty. Maybe not the same type as you expect from a high end French shop but it's still pretty decent. The truffle deserves 4 starts and his dedication brings it up to 5 stars. You can also order online and have it shipped to you or your loved ones. read more

A cute corner store near the heart of Castro! I got an iced latte but also got a free chocolate thrown in. Chocolate was a 9/10, not too sweet and good texture, almost melts in your mouth but not gooey. The coffee was okay, not the best but good if you need a pick-me-up. The cashier was nice and attentive. read more

I ordered here from online here earlier today. The process was extremely smooth. I ordered 16 hazelnut, 8 black and white, 8 caramel, and 8 dark chocolate. It was 36 dollars for the 40 truffles, which comes out to 90 cents each truffle. What a steal! There was a confirmation email sent to my email, and the order was fulfilled through GrubHub for delivery. It was an estimated 30-40 minutes for delivery, which was extremely accurate. That's faster than if I were to go out to their store, find parking, go inside and order, then go home! I indicated on the delivery notes, that I wouldn't be home and to just drop off the delivery on the porch. A text message was sent to me indicating that the delivery was dropped off. That gave me a sense of reassurance. When I got home, I opened up the packaging, to see the different flavors were put in separate bags and labeled. I put them onto a little tray for the guests when they arrived. The dark chocolate and hazelnut pieces were distinguishable because the nuts used for dark chocolate had a more toasted look. However, I couldn't tell the difference between the black and white pieces with the caramel pieces. Both of those flavors were coated with cocoa powder on the outside. Not a big deal since my guests have no allergies to anything. The only downside are that you can tell these truffles are definitely handmade. Normally, that would be a good thing! But these were a little on the not pretty side as they were rolled in non-uniform circles. It seemed like they didn't put that much effort in making them look pretty. They still tasted delicious. I would definitely come back here in person when I have more time. read more

Hand crafted by the owner's love of chocolate. A rarity in chocolate business. Yum buckets.

These truffles are AMAZING!!! These are so good that I got a craving for them while I was cooking at home, left my house to go get some, and forgot my food on the stove lol. Although the house was filled with smoke, everything is okay, if not better, for now I had the best truffles and hot chocolate in San Francisco instead of boxed pasta. read more

Considering how much we enjoy strolling the Castro, Jamie W. and I rarely find ourselves walking on 18th Street west of Castro Street. No particular reason. I just think people like us get used to their routines, which is my roundabout way of saying we had no idea this shop existed until we saw the sandwich board that announced free truffles inside (photo: http://bit.ly/2kBntdo). Now why would we pass up an opportunity like that? I wanted a little caffeine after dinner, so the idea of buying a $2.25 cup of coffee seemed reasonable to me for a mouthful of sweetness (photo: http://bit.ly/2kBvrD4). Now choosing which truffle turned into quite a challenge as the display case was full of all sorts of variety from peanut butter to cinnamon dark chocolate to rum coco to even vegan truffles (photo: http://bit.ly/2laYj2p). I settled on the hazelnut once which was covered in them in pulverized form (photo: http://bit.ly/2jQlahQ). Oh yes, that was certainly a pop of goodness well worth the mediocre, overheated cup of coffee I bought. Should I come back for the $33 40-piece gift box or the $45 60-piece gift box? Such decisions should be made when I'm standing on a weight scale, so I remember how ridiculous that question is. TRUFFLE - 4 stars...lovely mouthful there though the coffee needs to be thrown out AMBIANCE - 3 stars...just a little shop, nothing more SERVICE - 3 stars...oh so quiet TOTAL - 4 stars...another one won't kill me, right? read more

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Just discovered this hidden gem in my neighborhood. Got the smallest box with 10 truffles and a hot chocolate which comes with a free truffle. The hot chocolate was yummy and nice for the cold SF day. For my free truffle I got the dark chocolate which they said is a best seller. For the flavors in the box I got peanut butter, caramel sea salt and hazelnut. All were delicious, though I think my favorite one was the caramel. Will definitely be back! read more

This place is wonderful! These truffles melt in your mouth. Dangerously good. All the flavors are tasty but I especially like the spicy bite in the Mexican chocolate truffle. read more

Bring it on XOX!!! Five stars to Five Star Truffles. As a chocolate fan, I secretly wish that XOX Truffles (http://www.yelp.com/biz/qkHlhvv6DrCkvY54ogcPiA) engages in a price war with Five Star Truffles to steadily drop their prices to $0.10 a piece. From the outside, Five Star does not look as good as XOX, but when I saw the Truffles in the white bowls, I had to ask the owner why it looked so much like XOX Truffles. It turns out that he made truffles at XOX for 7 years before opening his own store (with partners) in fall of 2006 at this Divisadero location. NO WONDER THESE TRUFFLES LOOK AND TASTE JUST LIKE ONES AT XOX!!! I gave XOX 4 Stars - 5 Stars for taste, but minus one star for their price. I must give five stars to Five Star Truffles for their per piece cost being $0.25 cheaper. XOX - $0.75 per piece (as of 10/08/2006) Five Star - $0.50 per piece (as of 12/10/2006) read more

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I got the Five Star hot chocolate and hazelnut liquor truffle! The hot chocolate was decent but honestly, not much home to write about. Definitely better than a Swiss Miss but, for the price, not proportionately in the range of a Dandelion chocolate. The hazelnut liquor truffle was pretty damn good for just a dollar, though!! Crunchy, nutty veneer that encapsulates a complex boozy filling. read more

The hot chocolate was really good , not to sweet. And the hazelnut truffle chocolate was delicious read more

Five Star Truffles - Hazelnut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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These truffles are like little drops of heaven. I made moaning sounds every bite I took and I don't even care if it was dramatic. Worth every penny. read more

Thanks to Munch on Me for the free truffle samples! * Caramel cayenne - Legit spicy. Really kicks in, burns your mouth! The caramel is super sweet. Interesting contrast of flavors. * Orange - LOVE. I love citrus + chocolate flavors. This was amazing. read more

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The truffles are so rich and delicious. Each flavor is unique and tastes like exactly what it is supposed to taste like. I think the pricing is good too, and you get a free sample when you buy a box. I love 5 Star Truffles! (Also the workers are really nice!). read more

Who would have thunk that a tiny cocoa covered truffle ball could produce the huge taste explosion that went down.... ALL inside my mouth. (And yes this may sound Porn-ish, but eating truffles is serious business!) The strawberry truffles here, are heavenly. Tiny (I stress the tiny) chocolate smooth delicacies, which your taste-buds will thank you for, well after first introduction. I also had their hot chocolate with skim milk and it was one of the best hot chocolates I've had in the city. Must be some of that truffle voodoo. A pretty bare interior, but it's quiet and the sweet smell of chocolate wafts throughout the store, so what atmosphere they lack, they make up with chocolate-y aromas. read more

This is just down the street from my apartment, and the question I keep asking myself is 'Why haven't I discovered this sooner!?' By far, this is a hidden treasure on Divisadero. It's never super crowded when I'm there, but know there are many fans of Five Star. Not only do they have wonderful truffles, but the coffee and hot chocolate are stellar. The owner, (who is always making the truffles when I'm there) is always super friendly and helpful, and offers free samples. Great variety of truffles, but my favorites are the caramel, Earl Grey, and Kahlua. These lil' bites of heaven are so decadent, but worth every single bite. Cheap and delectable truffles, awesome service with the friendliest owner----- what are you waiting for? PS There's free wi-fi! read more

There's a nifty trick here - if you order a specialty drink, they give you a free truffle. This really rules. The prices are inexpensive, especially if you go in for a drink and a little bag of treats. These are handmade truffles, displayed attractively in large mixing bowls, and I dare you to keep from thinking about how badly you want to just bring one of those bowls home and put your face in it. No? That's only me? Dang. I love the fruit-flavor-infused truffles like orange, lemon, and raspberry. But let's not even pretend that the Earl Grey truffles aren't the bomb - mmmmm, bergamot goodness. They're each very tiny, like the size of a little fresh mozzarella ball, and most are dusted with cocoa powder. Their small size has let me blaze a trail through more truffle varieties than I ever could with regular-sized chocolates at other specialty sweet shops. Helpful tip: their receipt reads "Start Truffles," so if you try to find the place again via their name, like I did, you will be woefully disappointed! It's Five Star Truffles. I don't know why the receipt prints this different name. A truffle by any other name still tastes as sweet, though, so go here and nom your little heart out. read more

I've passed this place everyday for 3 years on my way to work and never tried it. So happy I did today! What a treat! Small truffles that pack a lot of flavor! I adore the fact that they are really rich and dark truffles, not sickeningly sweet. Perfect little morsels. The peanut butter one has a fantastic after taste! My favorite! read more

Stopped by for a coffee and had to get truffles when I walked inside and saw the selection. The iced mocha was delicious and made with such care by the owner (who is also the only employee at this shop). And each coffee order comes with a free truffle sample! Incredible service and incredible shop. Support this place! read more

I absolutely love the truffles. Probably the best I ever had. The shop doesn't look like much from the outside but the flavors are very very special and comply make up for it. Come and try(!) read more

$2.50 for coffee with soymilk (a rare steal in SF) and the most delicious truffle I've ever had holy crap. You get a free truffle with any drink. I got the earl grey and immediately after taking a bite my taste buds were blanketed in rich creamy earl grey-y heaven. Huge variety of truffle flavors, definitely coming back. read more

Five Star Truffles - Heaven - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truffles for a dollar each, and LOTS of flavors- I had the espresso one and the orange one and liked them both. Bonus: pretty good drip coffee. read more

Wow! INCREDIBLE!! So delicious! I tried to get a good variety of truffles and they were ALL AMAZING! I also grabbed a Five Star mocha and I WAS IN LOVE! Great service too, the gentleman was very polite and friendly. Will most definitely be back! read more

I'm a recent transplant from New York. I don't have a dog in the fight, just trying to find good truffles in San Francisco. Apparently the chef here is an alum of XOX. We tried XOX, loved it, but Castro is closer to us, so decided to try them. Hard to believe he's an alum because: a) the truffles at Five Star are *significantly* sweeter (I actually couldn't finish the hazelnut) b) not nearly as smooth c) no complexity to the ganache Perhaps more suited for an American palate, XOX is truly French. So when there is someone else who does the same thing, but better, I'd say thanks but no thanks. XOX is in North Beach. I am yet to find any other good ones in the city. I tried the bon bons at Jade and Christopher Elbo. Jade doesn't know chocolate at all, plus shells are way too thick. Elbo does mostly milk, and I only do dark. I found a fantastic one in Calistoga, though: Earth & Sky. Reccomendations? Leave 'em here! read more