For some, a brief detour or pit stop on the pilgrimage to gelato. For us, it was a spot to get some very tasty English toffee for a treat that required no standing in line. They have all sorts of chocolate-dipped goodies, chocolate pieces and non-chocolate items in addition to cards and other gifts. In March, the little shop was dressed for Easter with rabbits all over. We received fast, friendly service and fresh, quality candy from the case. While the smell of waffle cones permeates the alley, stay on target for some great candies here! read more

Muy buen servicio los chocolates muy ricos me encanta también la forma en la que está decorado, y la variedad de diferentes chocolates

Tiny chocolate shop down Peppertree lane! For a small shop, they do have a good variety of chocolate. I was surprised! I saw some pretty unique pieces too. I some festive chocolates in the shape of reindeer, gingerbread and dogs. So fun! I wanted something with white chocolate. I grabbed a piece of red velvet and lemon to try. They both were delicious! Service was good. Friendly and polite. If you are a fan of chocolate, you will like this little shop. The lemon was smooooooth! That one was my favorite. The red velvet was too rich for me, but my husband loved it. I love that they had treats for dogs too! I grabbed a bag of those bones for my puppy. She loved them! read more

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I have been coming here for the best dark chocolate I have had in 70 years of living. I have to always buy a few as one is never enough.

La Rue du Chocolat is my favorite quick dessert stop in Laguna. Not only is it adorable with it's charming traditional vibe, it's just got all the treats! Sometimes you just need an old-fashioned chocolate treat, or just an old school candy, and La Rue du Chocolat has it all. I'm obsessed with all the turtles and anything with caramel or nuts. They even have chocolate covered frozen bananas and chocolate covered strawberries. The variety is so plentiful you can't possibly feel complete without trying everything. I'm pretty sure whatever it is you like, they have it! I still have yet to try the chocolate covered apricots which I'm sure are delightful. The staff is always so sweet and friendly. Just love everything about this place! read more

10 stars if I could. They always are so nice and their candy is incredible. Kids love the suckers, wife loves the chocolate and so I do. Even Dubai chocolate is great too read more

I stumbled across this adorable chocolate shop while waiting in line for Gelato Paradiso. My blood sugar was low, and I needed a little snack to make me feel better. Thank goodness there wasn't a line! I walked in and was greeted by the friendly staff member behind the counter of goodies. There were so many options to choose from and some of the truffles were very unique and ornately decorated. (I'd definitely come back to purchase a gift box or two as the individual chocolates are so beautiful!) That said, I ordered the a brick of the English toffee, and to be honest, it was one of the best I've had in a long time. I will certainly be back for more toffee and chocolates the next time I'm in the area. read more

I'm not a sweet person by any means. However this place has the best, most incredible, succulent, delicious treats I've ever tasted. My mom introduced me to their heavenly treats and I'm a loyal customer. Everything they make is fresh with the finest ingredients. A must is their chocolate covered strawberries which are always fresh and with one bite you are taken into a different galaxy of utter delicacy and bliss. This is a sweet shop filled with treats, unique table top items and adorable stuffed animals waiting to be loved by you or someone that you love. Everyone who works here is so kind and helpful even when they are busy. If you ever want to satisfy your urge for something sweet or just for the heck of it La Rue du Chocolat is in my opinion the best place to go by far. read more

Been coming here for years, yesterday needed a couple of boxes for valentines day and Ruby was the one helping, she was absolutely phenomenal in making sure the details were perfect and helping select some good variations. The quality of the chocolates are the reason we keep coming back, the location is adorable and the vibe is what a candy shop should be, love it! read more

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I received purple butterfly shaped chocolates from this shop as a birthday gift! It was so pretty and irridescent! The chocolates were decadent and yummy! I prefer dark chocolate, but these were still delicious. I would love to check our their storefront the next time I'm in the area! read more

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We were walking around, exploring the area and walked in here on a whim. So many options for chocolates and candy. It was beautiful we packed candies which would have been great for hostess gifts and teacher appreciation gifts for the holidays. We had flown into town, with carry-on bags only, so we have no space to bring anything home. However, we did get some chocolates to eat. My husband got the English toffee. I had a bite and it was delicious! They make it themselves in an offsite kitchen. Cosima and Abby were very helpful! I highly recommend! read more

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This is the most fantastic chocolate shop I've ever tried and I've tried a lot. Everything is beyond good and delicious. Their chocolate covered strawberries are made fresh, their pretzels have the perfect sweet and salty bite, the turtle to the little chocolate filled with a boozy surprise are all out of this world. Their shop is also great if you're looking for a unique gift or a card. Plus everyone who works there are kind and they put you first even if they're busy. This is a go to for ambiance, a gift or just when you need something sweet to enrich your day. Highly recommend. read more

Best Chocolate Shop we've ever been to Great ingredients and they don't skimp Wonderful quality wish we would have bought more Will be back! read more

Stopped by here after a nice lunch to pick up something sweet. It's been on my list for a long time. The biggest issue I had with the place was the service. It's a Tuesday afternoon and it was completely empty. Susie was rude and almost passive aggressive. I've never been to the store and I wanted to understand what I'm getting when I'm going to be paying at least $3 per piece of chocolate. Everything looks good and there is enough variety. Also there was no one else there. Someone came in before us and she was very nice and friendly to him. She probably saved me money because I probably would have ordered more. The chocolate was okay. 3.5 to 4 stars here. Some very cute concepts. Def made locally. Twixie was good. Better for those that like salted caramel. Hazelnut clusters were okay but the nuts tasted a little old. Maybe it was just 'one bad nut.' Still have the chocolate covered s'mores for my kids to enjoy. Maybe if the device was better could be a 3.5 or even 4 star review. read more

My girlfriend and I were waiting in line for the gelato shop next-door when we stumbled across this place. The line was taking long, so my girlfriend went in and was warmly greeted and given an amazing service. We purchased a few chocolates and they were all amazing. Highly recommend if you want good chocolates read more

Cutest chocolate shop ever! The treats I picked up were so yummy! And the man at the front was super sweet! They also have jelly cats for sale!!! Love it. read more

Cute little shop that sells chocolates and some cute stuffed animals. We bought four flavors (Red Velvet, Cappuccino, Kahlua and Milk Chocolate Mousse) and they were each great with our favorite being the Cappuccino and our least favorite Kahlua. read more

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Beautiful chocolate and candy shop in a quaint brick covered walkway. Feels like a stroll in Europe. The shop itself is lovely and colorful. The chocolate was some of the best I have ever tasted. I tried the coconut mac nut cream and the coconut caramel. I was shocked at how good they both were. The gentleman working in the shop was so friendly and helpful. I went back again the next day and bought a box of chocolates to take home and share with family. My mom said it was the best coconut chocolate candy she's ever had and she's had 85+ years of practice! I will happily drive from San Diego to Laguna Beach for these chocolates. The flavors, beautiful location and wonderful customer service will keep me coming back for more!! read more

Some of the very best chocolate I have ever sampled! We loved the fudgy dark chocolate bomb, the dipped chocolate oreo, the dark peanut butter kiss, and the dark seafoam. Every piece better than the one before. This sweet place is well worth the effort to seek it out off if busy Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. read more

Best chocolate I've ever had! I was never a Chocolate person and now I am!! So many varieties of candy and such fun gifts also! A one stop shop for all your gifts and treat cravings!!! read more

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Paige went above and beyond to find my daughter the perfect Jellycat! This store is really cute and the candy is delicious!! Thank you Paige for all of your help. read more

Luxurious chocolates. Friendly & helpful folks. The chocolates are very rich, without the sweetness or waxy texture of cheaper varieties. My favorites were the marzipans, as well as the white chocolate mint frog. Also, the hazelnut chocolate. The chocolate ganaches were delicious, too. At ~$3 a piece, it's not an every day thing, but quality treats to share with a friend & indulge all your sweet teeth. read more

I loved this place and have been coming for years. Tonight my friends ordered chocolates and I noticed that the girl working just grabbed every single one of them with her fingers. No tongs...no clear plastic gloves...just long-nailed fingers touching every single chocolate. I brought it to my friends attention but they didn't want to cause a scene. Needless to say I didn't order anything for myself. My friends, although bothered, still paid for the chocolates so that's on them. And I'm pretty sure she didn't wash her hands after the transaction she made with the customer prior. Whoever owns this establishment needs to do some quality control because that was really gross and unprofessional and I won't be bringing my friends there anymore. read more

Great selection of chocolates. Unfortunately there no prices displayed I did want to try them all read more

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'TIS THE SEASON... OR NOT, I HEART CHOCOLATE... LA RUE du Chocolat, Laguna Beach, California! It's hard to believe this Adorable Chocolate & Candy Boutique, has been Nested on Peppertree Lane for over 30 years! It's Truly a Hidden Gem, in the Heart of Downtown Laguna! They have an Amazing Assortment of Handcrafted Chocolates, and carry a Variety of Specialty & Seasonal Chocolates, Candy and Gifts! Not to mention, each season, they Showcase the Most Beautiful & Whimsical Window Displays! If you have a Sweetheart and a Sweet Tooth, this place won't disappoint! It's a MUST Check Out when in Laguna Beach, and I bet you can't buy just one! read more

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A nice little shop located in a fairytale like shopping alley right off the Main Street. It was very charming. The window displays draw you in with an exciting array of chocolate. The chocolate displays are very tempting and unique. I wanted to buy up every piece but I settled for a few select choices from the window. I think chocolate is a bit pricey but it is expected from good quality shops like this one. If you want to experience something better than a snickers bar then you have to pay up! The mint chocolate frogs were delicious! Tip: AMEX is not accepted as a form of payment read more

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Very great chocolate! Super cute designs! The only thing I would mention is that this frog didn't turn into a prince so some false advertising there . Still would recommend read more

Horrible experience. Way better chocolates down the road. The girl working behind the counter was very rude

Chocolate people. All Over the place. This place is so cool. I mean all types of candies are here. It's almost Easter, and they had all kinds of things to buy. But not just candy and chocolate, they had dolls and other things for each holiday. They make the chocolate off site, but local. And style in the store. read more

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I love this chocolate shop nestled in a cozy corridor between Watermarc and a gelato shop. Great service and wonderful chocolate covered ginger. Bf loves the mocha dark chocolate. It's similar to a truffle but not as soft yummy read more

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This shop is so cute! The chocolate covered bananas are so good on a hot day bc the banana is frozen. The truffles are really good too.

Not a safe shop to have your chocolate treat at! FOOD handling VIOLATION. I'd stay away if you about clean food and handling safety. No gloves no tongues restocking is what we witnessed. Either Lack of training or direct management guidance. Whatever it is I consider it NEGLIGENCE. read more

The following is coming from the "Island of Lost Reviews" since my experience here was back in May and it has taken me until the end of August to write this review. This trip to La Rue du Chocolat was the second part of Erica's birthday after a lunch at South of Nick's. The shop is located ( https://bit.ly/2KZuBfK ) in an alley way just off of South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. The alley has several businesses in it and the day we visited it was rather crowded so don't be like the woman in my photo and do everyone a favor by leaving your stroller parked somewhere. The shop is on the smaller side and I doubt more than ten people could fit in the place before you start rubbing elbows (possibly other things) with your fellow patrons. Another thing I observed is that there wasn't much common courtesy being demonstrated by the patrons during our visit as people would just cut in front of you without even asking if you were in line. A good portion of the décor ( https://bit.ly/345RUfz ) is beach-themed which is logical since the ocean is a few blocks from this store. The majority of the store is taken up by the display case full of candies: ( https://bit.ly/344Z0Rx ) ( https://bit.ly/2zthRaE ) It seems that truffles are the specialty of this shop with almost an entire display case dedicated to this one type of candy. If you are looking for a sweet way to patch an owie, this shop has some bandaids ( https://bit.ly/2Zwc0vR ) that should do the trick. There is a good selection of bulk candy ( https://bit.ly/2ZytlnU ) behind the counter and some large strawberries ( https://bit.ly/2U9UnB6 ) in a glass cake stand next to the register. The birthday girl was up first and she selected a couple of items for herself ( https://bit.ly/2zshJIM ) including a milk chocolate pig for her absent sister Jessica which ended up being too cute to eat and resides in Jessica's apartment to this very day. Rohlinism: Some things are too cute to eat, especially four months after their purchase date! I never did get a report back from Erica about her purchases, but the milk chocolate fudge ball was part of our purchase and had a nice chocolate shell on the outside with a soft interior. The chocolate quality was comparable to See's Candy, but at a premium price tag which comes with being a business in Laguna Beach. The better half wanted to try the milk chocolate turtle with macadamia nuts ( https://bit.ly/2zqwFqD ) while I ordered a dark chocolate turtle with pecans and two (one milk and one dark) chocolate covered cherries. The chocolate items all had a fresh taste to them and neither of the nuts tasted the least bit stale. We were both disappointed the caramel in both turtles didn't extend to the edge of the candy and like the fudge ball the quality of chocolate and caramel was average. The fondant provided a nice liquid center to the cherries and the cherries themselves were plumb and juicy. For the higher price tag, none of the items we ordered possessed a "wow" factor that would justify the pricing at this shop. I read some of the reviews on Yelp which mentioned rude service, but I would classify the service here as more indifferent which is not what I would expect from a small business that really depends on return business. I think our total purchase was in the $30.00 range and I figure spending that much on chocolate would have garnered a little enthusiasm from the staff. I am not a person that writes about everything little thing on Yelp and it speaks volumes about this experience that writing this review took almost four months after the initial visit. I really don't see any reason to return here in the future and I can think of better ways to spend money when it comes to sweets. read more

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Really great spot. Had some great conversation with the owner about her business and the history there. The chocolate was excellent and she was also really cool to my wife who came in after me, at a different time. Great experience and all the items there make fantastic thank you gifts. We always stop by when we're in town. read more

This chocolate shop is amazing. There are so many cute items you can shop here for hours. The lady that was working her was very friendly and gave great recommendations on which chocolates to try. There are so many that I pretty much bought one of each flavor. It was indeed a delicious. Store was pretty clean and well organized and decorated very well. Will definitely come back for more chocolates ! read more

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An ABSOLUTELY delicious amazing candy store. The chocolate melts in your mouth and all the wonderful assortment of my favorite candies, including seafoam, chocolate covered almonds and a tasty Dark chocolate with toasted coconut medallion. My only complaint is I wish I bought more!!! read more

Very small chocolate shop in the heart of Laguna Beach. The chocolate is on the pricey side, but you can taste the difference from the more traditional chocolate bars you find on shelves of anywhere USA. The workers were very friendly, and actually greeted us when we went in (sadly something that rarely happens with younger worker generations). I am a fan and absolutely plan to come back when I am in town again. read more

Best chocolate, best presentation, best special attention for an event! The owner worked with me to create candy table gifts for 2 different events. She could not have been more helpful! They were done beautifully and wrapped so nicely in individual cellophane bags with ribbon. This is a special place -- a treat to behold just to walk in to this quaint shop. Don't miss this store at the Christmas holidays, so many amazing creations. read more

This shop is so cute! It's a hidden gem filled with delicious treats and gifts for everyone. The options are endless; I had a fresh chocolate strawberry for myself and bought boxed/wrapped Christmas gifts for family. read more

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My favorite chocolate shop on the west coast. It's located in a beautiful alleyway in Laguna beach. Beautiful to visit at night. Their displays for the holidays are always amazing- both Halloween and Christmas. Their chocolates in the case are delicious! And I can never resist one of their seasonal decorated chocolates. They are so helpful, too, because they always say 'hi' and offer to answer any questions. read more

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