Family and friends LOVE LULA'S !!! It is always my go-to…read moregift/order because it makes everyone so HAPPY! Thanks for making such delicious chocolates.

Wow! I finally had an opportunity to stop in and check out the factory store in Monterey, ticked…read moreaway in the Ryan Ranch Industrial Complex. I was able to pick up my online order as well as some discounted specials and assorted chocolates. This is just a small office space for direct consumer sales and specialty items. Though now listed in the website, check out the lavender truffles. To die for.

While we were walking around Carmel a couple of months ago, we found this gem of a place tucked…read moreinside the many alleys of Carmel-by-the-Sea. From the main street on Ocean Avenue, their sign is hanging at the entrance of the alley, along with a "Thomas Kinkade" sign adjacent to it. As you enter the quaint little alley, go straight down this whimsical pathway and right around the corner is this Chocolate Garden in front of a garden. It felt like we were gonna run into the Hobbits from 'Lord of the Rings' as we were wandering into this enchanting place. The word xocolatl comes from Nahuatl and means "bitter water," describing the original cacao drink consumed by the Aztecs and Mayans. This boutique store specializes in ethically sourced, single-origin chocolates from indigenous growers in Central and South America. Known for its rich selection of truffles, drinking chocolate, and cacao tastings, along with health products and artisanal items like jewelry and textiles. Although they specialize in chocolates from the Central and South America regions, they appear to have chocolates from all over the world. But what caught my attention as we were perusing inside their vast quantities of imported chocolates, were the Filipino-flavored chocolates straight from the Philippines. The brand is Theo and Philo, which we've never heard of before, but they are an award-winning chocolatier and is celebrated for its craftsmanship, storytelling, and commitment to fair trade, supporting scholarships and farming communities. They had flavors like Calamansi, Barako Coffee, Pinipig (Pili Nut), Green Mango, Sili Labuyo (Spicy Chili), Turon and.......ADOBO. Holy sh*t, I knew I had to get that one. And yes, it really did taste like Adobo. ***mind blown*** Once we eventually finished them, we craved some more and decided to order some more online. We were planning on ordering directly from the Philippines but quickly realized it was gonna cost us more in shipping. Luckily, I remembered the sales lady handing me a card and stated that we can order directly from them. So, that's what I did. I'd definitely order again and again, and these are especially great as gifts for special occasions. I've already ordered more batches that I will gift for my friends and family. Not only are they a great company, the Xocolatl Garden also offers sustainable chocolatiers from all over the world and is dedicated to sustaining indigenous communities and preserving the rainforest, making it a destination for both taste and tradition.

Loved the $5 tasting option. And the secret pathway to get there was whimsical…read more In fact I would like to see more of the tasting option. Maybe emphasizing the experience and notes in each chocolate. It would be fun to dive deeper into it as an event with seats and pairings as there were many things I wanted to try and learn about but it just seemed too pricey to take the chance on one bar.

HUGE fan of this place. their croissants are always so delicious, and their coffee is good too. so…read moremany tasty pastries and they're always fresh beautiful location but not very many seating options

It was our last day in Monterey and were looking for a place to have breakfast and we stumbled onto…read morethis cute cafe. Some stuff was gone as we arrived at 10:15 but we did notice they were restocking some of the pastries. My boyfriend ordered the quiche which we enjoyed. I got the brioche which was delicious. The vanilla custard that was in the middle was yummy - and so soft. We grabbed other pastries to take to family. Overall, cute bakery with even yummier pastries that is a must visit.

Some of the best chocolate we have had. The non-Perales are the absolute best. Amazing customer…read moreservice that was helpful but not pushy and give us space.

What a beautiful small chocolate shop this, stopped in to get a gift for a friend…read more As I walked in I was greeted by a nice lady behind the counter, she offer me a sample. It was dark chocolate sea salt caramel, omg it was love at first bite!!!! I'm normally a milk chocolate girl, well this chocolate was the best I have ever tried. Needless to say I purchase a few boxes, two for me and one for a friend. I saw these roses and couldn't pass them up, not only are they so perfectly made, but they're only $4.50. They had both milk chocolate and dark chocolate. I purchased two for my mom. The only down fall for this cute location is parking, if you're lucky you will find street parking near by

The employees were really kind and offered us a few samples of Turkish delight. They even shared a…read morecute little backstory about the scene in The Chronicles of Narnia where they eat it, which was a cute for the kids and they got to choose which flavor they wanted to try. The store itself is beautiful inside, with lots of unique things to look at and buy besides the candies and baklava. Overall, a cute little place to stop and check out, but definitely on the pricey side!

Wow!! Ok I was on a quick 24hr turn around road trip from…read moreOC up to Monterey, I needed coffee, I love sweets, I have never had Turkish anything. Omg the chocolate and other baked goods were delish!!!! I really felt like I was in Turkey, the decor, the music, the staff.... I think there were all family... once I entered they were so happy nice and willing to share the history behind the baked goods and coffee. One of the lady's there ( I think owner) over heard I ask my wife about coffee in Spanish and she corrected me, have some in-site and left me wondering.... Yes I had the tiny cup of coffee and it was worth it. Strong bitter tasteful, I could have had about 3 Thank you for the experience and knowledge and next time I'm in town I shall stop by and order more pastries!!!!

Resort area, ok any area of course I'm getting chocolate galore both in bars and the cookies and…read morethe ice cream! What's 86 grams of sugar intake I. One dessert heaven by the sea Let's do it again! . Think this may be linked to the one in San Francisco as well? Yum

Honestly wasn't going to leave a review but I came here 2 weeks ago and the encounter is still…read morebugging me. I'm a bay area native who's grown up going to this location and the SF one. I already know walking in the prices are high but I am a huge chocolate girly so that's fine. My husband and I got two sundaes and they were good, nothing spectacular but like I already know that. However, my biggest problem was the service. I don't know if it's because it's in a super huge touristy area but I have never heard of a place kicking you out as you're eating just because they are closing. I work in the service industry and that is absolutely absurd. If you are going to kick people out then stop taking orders at a certain time. We had a baby with us and it was the first time we got to just sit and chill but instead we were told we had to leave because they were closing. Mind you we weren't the only ones there, they kicked out every family and that's just wild. Don't take orders so close to closing then. On top of that, we couldn't even sit outside in their courtyard. Us and another family got kicked out from there as well!! They need to figure out a better closing process, or stop taking orders at a certain time and just do chocolate sales. For reference we ordered at 8:50, they closed at 9, people were still ordering at 8:58, we got told at 8:58 we had to leave as soon as we got our food, people were still waiting on their orders at 9:05. I will definitely never go back to this location.

Had a sausage roll that was so amazing that I had to leave my first review on yelp. Putting braised…read moreapple and caramelized onions in the sausage was a genius decision, whoever thought of this should get a raise! Will definitely be coming back and recommending to my friends!

Has some amazing looking cakes and croissant sandwiches. They had a day of the dead bread that…read morelooked cool. I really enjoyed their open faced tuna melt. And eating it in their back patio was really nice on a sunny day.

This time, purchased truffles, PB, raspberry, apple pie and amaretto; milk chocolate & almonds; and…read moremilk & dark PB cups. All very good and fairly priced. It was busy and workers assisted people fairly and with patience. Expect small area, but a bunch of treats in a small space. Previous trip tried the fudge, it was good!

The Cottage of Sweets is exactly that a charming little cottage packed with all kinds of different…read moresweets. They have a variety of new candies, imported chocolates, fudge, old-fashioned style candies and more. The staff is friendly and the store is small but they offer a nice selection.

THE ICE CREAM WAS SOOO GOOD wow wow wow we absolutely loved this spot we wish we could've gotten a…read moreround 2 haha Highly recommend, there's a line for a reason

I was in Monterey for 2 days, and I loved this place so much I went back both days for ice cream…read morethat's how good it was! The baby cup size is honestly the best option, it looks small, but trust me, it's the perfect amount to enjoy without any guilt. Of course, I had to try the famous bee flavor, and it did not disappoint, those tiny honey bits scattered throughout make it extra special. I also tried the chocolate, but it was fine, nothing that stood out compared to the bee flavor. Perfect way to end a meal!

I can never resist an apple from here whenever I'm in the area. The Pecan Bear, Peanut Bear and…read moreAlmond Bear are always such a sweet treat! I always look at the chocolates there and while it's pricey, it's definitely worth it, although I can never finish it in one sitting. Though like the apple, it can always be eaten over the course of a few days to extend the delightfulness! While the sweet treats are great, customer service is always a hit or miss and until you flag someone down, they won't come to help you unless you're by the register. Though on a slower day, they're a tad more pleasant. It's also a small shop with a huge bear inside so you can only fit so many people plus a stroller, so best to leave them out if possible.

$4.75 for the lemon truffle. Thick, hard chocolate shell, not great flavors. Overpriced Colorado…read morechocolate designed to be display stable instead of focusing on great taste. Absolutely worthless.