Madeline S.

Not only are Francium Chocolates visually appealing, they are equally as tasty. It's very rare to find a chocolate shop that makes such beautiful items that actually taste good! As soon as you walk in the doors, you know you're getting a high-end, luxury experience! I recently took my nephew, after we saw Francium on Yelp. The woman helping us was extremely helpful, and knew her chocolates. She immediately offered us samples and described all the options in great detail. We decided to splurge and bought 2 boxes with room for 9 chocolates each. Then, we each got to carefully choose from the 25 gorgeous options. They have some very unique and more traditional flavors too. It was my first time trying the Dubai chocolate, and it was stunning and absolutely delectable. I LOVE that the chocolates are made in-house, with no refined sugar and no artificial dyes. I also learned that all the chocolates are Diabetes friendly, due to the low sugar index. That is worth paying extra for and for the fact you know they are ethically sourced and made in a clean facility (that you can actually view while trying and buying). Is it possible to feel pure joy just from trying chocolate? I think so!

Ruud N.

Fantastic chocolatier in our town! I noticed it when walking around when waiting for my vehicle to be serviced at Town Garage, Chris was so nice to help me sample a number of different bonbons and all of them were delicious.... the banana one is fantastic as the flavors are not at all overpowering and the sugar used is natural. I purchased a bag of dark chocolate balls with hazelnut after sampling one. Quite a trea. Lastly, the place has tasteful decor and it designed like a chocolate showroom. Unique and as mentioned, highly recommended to come by, taste and get your own.

She L.

European chocolates are like red wine, full bodied, rich, and an explosion of flavor, indulgent in every sense. Asian chocolates, on the other hand, tend to be lighter, less sweet, more delicate and subtle on the palate. Frenchian chocolates felt like they sat comfortably between both worlds. They were pleasant to eat, not as heavy or intensely rich as traditional Belgian chocolates, yet not bland or lacking in flavor either. The sweetness was well balanced, and the flavors were enjoyable without being overpowering. I probably would not go out of my way to purchase them again, but for those who prefer chocolates that are not too sweet or too bold in flavor, these would suit their palate well. Overall, I had a good time tasting them. Happy Valentine's Day!

Shannon Z.

WOW is all I can say!!!!!! These reviews are not kidding when they say that this is the best chocolate - I've had fancy chocolates in Switzerland and this right here beats that. I was so impressed that they let us sample their chocolates including their Dubai chocolate and any other flavors (and they give u a whole piece to sample too lol) so that we could choose exactly what we want! The packaging is so cute and each chocolate is so pretty, it makes for a fantastic gift!!!! The sugar they use is allulose from figs and jackfruit which apparently has low glycemic index! The chocolates are soooo delicious. Texture is melt in the mouth creamy. I love the ones with the harder exterior and gooey fruity goodness in the inside!! So satisfying to eat with the crunch. Highly highly recommend!!

Richard D.

Great little shop that makes everything in house. Came here for the viral Dubai chocolate bar for Valentine's Day and I ended up with a small box of chocolate too. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. They're known for having chocolate without any refined sugar, so you can definitely taste it. It's not as sweet as your normal chocolates. The chocolate pieces are pretty and look like little gems. If you stop by, you'll get personal service, but the downside is that you have to wait and wait while the other folks ahead of you get the personal service as if you're in a high end boutique. I'd recommend you drop on by to get a few samples and pick up a box or dessert bar.

Caroline P.

I happened to be in the plaza when I was bringing my dog to the vet. From the outside, it looked like some jewelry shop with fancy glasses cases and displays. I tried to check them out online and saw they had Dubai chocolate bars. I tried to order it but said they were sold out. I called in to see if they had any more in stock. The lady told me yes. I just walked over and bought two Dubai bars and two packs of almond nought. Super fancy place with super fancy pricing. However, the quality of chocolate is the fanciest I have ever had in my life. Obviously I've been slumming it this whole time. Three days later, I had an aunt over and gave her a piece to try. She was amazed at how good it was. I tried to check online to see if I can order it for her but everything was sold out. Not sure if the online site is maintained or up to date but I will to call tomorrow to order for my aunt to pick up. Super high quality chocolate in a surprising location. You will not be disappointed! Thanks Francium for being so Fancy!

Sarah C.

12/1/2024 First time at Francium Chocolate. Purchased the 9-Piece Box Chocolates on 11/27/2024. It is a mix and match where I get to choose the chocolates. The chocolate box comes with a booklet of all the bonbon chocolates. All of their chocolates are made with allulose or stevia or both. Diabetic-friendly! EARL GREY TEA GANACHE It is enrobed in dark chocolate, so I taste the Earl Grey, yet I wanted more of that tea flavor. There was more of dark chocolate ganache than Earl Grey. As a huge Earl Grey fan, I was a bit disappointed. It didn't deliver all the way. PISTACHIO KADAYIF This wasn't listed in the chocolate booklet. But it is the bonbon version of the Dubai Pistachio Kunafa chocolate bar Francium carries called Pistachio & Kadayif. They now have a bonbon version. It's creamy pistachio with crunchy phyllo dough. But it tasted like almond butter. The phyllo dough was very delightful though with an extra crispy and crunchy texture. It was not sweet at all. It was the least sweet of all the bonbons I've tried. Anyone who haven't tried it, this should be a good time to try it while they have the bonbon version available. MATCHA HOJICHA FEUILLETINE Tasted like both matcha and hojicha. However, as you taste it, the hojicha does overpower everything. The flavors become muddy too. Crunchy feuilletine was good, but I would have liked a ganache instead. Something smooth and creamy. Unfortunately, as much as I love both matcha and hojicha, this bonbon did not work. COCONUT COFFEE It is exactly what the name is. Very strong coffee with coconut flavor. There is coconut flakes on top as well. Any coffee and coconut lover would enjoy this. HAZELNUT FEUILLETINE Tasty. Deep hazelnut flavor with the feuilletine crunch. If you're a hazelnut fan, you'll love this! DARK SEA SALT Honestly, I think this was given by mistake. Don't think I asked for this one. Anyway, this was good. Rich chewy, buttery caramel enrobed in dark chocolate with sea salt on top. Pretty straight forward. DARK CAPPUCCINO Good dark chocolate. Smooth. Love the texture. At first bite you do get that cappuccino flavor. But the mixture of dark chocolate and coffee brings out a dark roasted coffee flavor. RASPBERRY ROSE LYCHEE GANACHE Hit of rose flavor and lychee. Don't remember raspberry. Smooth chocolate ganache. Well done in texture! The flavor does disappear after you finish the ganache, leaving you with a clean aftertaste. Thought the strong rose and lychee would linger a bit more. This reminded me of the popular French macaron called the Ispahan. Mystery Chocolate? There is one bonbon with a name missing. No name listed on the chocolate booklet. I realized that the picture I took of the bonbons had another row in the back and the names were hidden. The chocolate I had was milk chocolate with a caramel flavor. It was a ganache. Very good though. Samples I've had at the store: Raspberry Caramel - Strong, tart raspberry flavor and caramel. Delicious and recommend! Exotic - Got a good fruity passionfruit flavor from this bonbon. The caramel married well with the fruit flavoring. Recommend too! My favorite of all the flavors I've tried: Oddly, the samples were my favorites. The Raspberry Caramel and the Exotic bonbons were both delicious! My favorite from the 9-Piece Box was the Hazelnut Feuilletine and Dark Sea Salt. All of the bonbons were done well! What's more impressive is that all of them were made with allulose or mixed with stevia. I could not tell that they've used a different sugar alternative. Highly recommend trying them! MATCHA CRUNCH W/ MATCHA CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM BAR Good Japanese Matcha flavor. It had a light astringency. The ice cream was a mini size, but it was just enough. The outside chocolate was white chocolate with matcha and the flavor inside was the same flavor. The outer layer was also coated with rice krispies, which was a welcomed additional crunch with the chocolate layer. Everything had a beautiful crunch. Yes, the rice krispy's original crunch did change, but overall I enjoyed it. Next time will try more ice cream flavors. There were 16 flavors to try! CUSTOMER SERVICE Overall good customer service. I was greeted immediately. She was helpful in answering all my questions. PARKING / LOCATION I went during the evenings on a weekday after 5:00pm, so there were plenty of parking. Not sure what it will be like during the daytime. Located at Jamboree Plaza. As most Tustin and Irvine buildings go, their buildings are pastel grey, so it won't be the typically tacky colorful buildings we have in other parts of Southern California. There will be 76 gas station, so keep going straight past it and you will see Francium on the left. Drive slowly or you'll miss it.

Jamie S.

had an amazing experience w francium. the owner is super knowledgeable and attentive. he explained everything from the creation process to the offered selection and let us sample before making our choices. the chocolates have such creative flavor profiles and are also beautiful! they are a bit less sweet compared to other shops (use other sweeteners such as allulose) and have more nuanced flavor. although it is definitely in the higher price range for chocolates (our box of 18 was ~70) id recommend it to everyone looking for great quality and service

Keilani L.

Healthy. Community. Delicious. I absolutely love Francium Chocolate. Their chocolates are made with all natural ingredients and nothing artificial or bad for you. The best part? It tastes even better than your typical chocolate. And in so excited to see that they're adding other sweets & goods such as ice cream bars! The staff is INCREDIBLE. Jim is so knowledgeable and kind. He really brings together the community and I always enjoy the conversations we have. The store is in an industrial area, which makes it a hidden gem!! It's a super small interior not great for lounging around but I promise you their desserts will amaze you.

Idania A.

Love when my bf surprises me with these!! I can't speak on an expertise level, but you can just tell they take their craft seriously. You'll read the description of each chocolate, and once you take a bite, you can very distinctly note each flavor included. The fruit/jelly chocolates are my favorite! And the packaging is just *chefs kiss* as each chocolate is so beautifully crafted.

Vanessa L.

Went around Wed 1:30pm and it was such an intimate experience. Upon entering the cute little shop, we were greeted by Leena who is SUPER sweet and let us try quite a few samples. All the treats are made in house in their factory with zero added sugar, safe for diabetics. The Dubai chocolate was SO good (a steep $27), would get again. And we ended up trying and loving the Matcha Sesame bark and Hazelnut chocolates ($10/bag). They also have ice cream and customizable choc boxes for loved ones. And the Mochi Bar is only available on weekends and recommended to eat within 3 days

Sandra L.

Talk about fancy/premium! Francium Chocolate is located in an unassuming building (near a veterinarian and a car wash). It is a very small shop that sells premium chocolate that is made on site. The owner is a kind Japanese lady who takes a lot of care and time to craft her chocolates. You'll find a lot of flavors that is Japanese influenced (i.e. Hojicha, Matcha, Yuzu, etc.). All of their chocolates are safe for people who are diabetic. Their chocolates are premium, tasty, and not too sweet. They are also a work of art! I love that their packaging is elegant and beautiful. Most chocolate pieces are $3 with some that are $5 a piece. They are not cheap, but I think it's worth it for a premium treat once in a while. :) The owner, Chihiro-san, helped me and my husband the day we stopped in. She was cordial and described the notes of her chocolates well. They offer samples too! If you or someone you know loves chocolates, I highly recommend checking this place out!

Alysa C.

We stumbled upon this place looking for some Dubai chocolate and this did not disappoint. Interior is elegant and clean. They make beautiful chocolates and you can tell they put a lot of thought and quality into every piece of chocolate they make. The worker was genuinely so kind and helpful, she allowed us to sample some of their selections, all of which featured amazing, unique flavors. I didn't get to sample some of their more unique flavors such as their strawberry matcha truffle, but I'm already planning on returning to try more of their stuff! I really like what this business stands for: they really emphasized that their chocolates are made with allulose over cellulose, making their chocolates a better option for those with diabetes! Really cannot recommend this place enough!