I love chocolate. So, when I see a new spot I usually stop and check it out. Lula's in Carmel By The Sea did not disappoint. The selection was great. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. And the chocolate was amazing! read more

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

What a beautiful small chocolate shop this, stopped in to get a gift for a friend. 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 read more

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Skip to My Lula Chocolatier who made their bones in Salt Lake City and came to prominence during the 2002 Winter Olympics. After which they moved their operations to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 2004 and have been a mainstay of the community with two locations in Carmel-by-the-Sea and one in Monterey. Evidently, they're my mom's "favorite" chocolates, so we stopped by to pick her up a box while we were in town. The Good: *Great location at the Carmel Plaza where there's tons of boutique shops and restaurants. *If you love chocolate then this is the place for you *Sea Salt Caramels were pretty good but nothing mind-blowing The Meh: *Lady at the register wasn't unfriendly, per se, but not the type of service one expects at these types of establishments. The Ugly: *Prices are pretty much what you'd expect for the area and cuisine. Read: $$$$ Conclusion: Good chocolates, but nothing that would make me rush back. However, since my mom loves it, I guess we'll be regulars when we're in the area. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Lula's Chocolates - Sea Salt Caramels ($13/6piece) - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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I love this location. Every time we are downtown we stop by Lula's. They always have a sale table that I like to stop at. It really helps me try something I normally wouldn't. read more

Hands down, Lula's is some of the best chocolate that I've had lately! Lula's offers so many different types of chocolate and chocolate candy apples that I was in heaven the minute I walked through the door. The sea salt caramels are the best I've ever had. The hand-dipped, small batch caramels were so delicious and are available in many different sized boxes. I'm definitely picking up a few boxes before I go home! The store is beautiful and inviting and the sales staff was very kind and knowledgable. We love the caramels, sea salt caramels, and especially the chocolate witches for Halloween. Every chocolate is beautifully displayed. I'd have to say that Lula's was the highlight of my day today! read more

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Please customers check your receipts! Really hurt my spirit to be scammed by this sales clerk. She acted so friendly, mild mannered, etc. She added 2 different items to our purchase! The 3rd item & the 7th item we did not even look at. The seventh item on our receipt was for a candle! They didn't even have any candles for sale that we saw! So disappointed in her blatant criminal behavior. She had no shame when I called her out on scamming us. She just kept smiling and said I'll credit your account. Her smirk felt like she was implying, "Oh well, got caught this time" read more

Lula's Chocolates - Returned everything a minute after our purchase. See other picture - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Lula's is hands down the best chocolate and Carmel in the Monterey Peninsula. I am obsessed with their Mac Nut Carmel clusters. I have brought so many friends and family to Lula's. Every Christmas I sent family Lula's for Christmas. They are the best! read more

Such a cute shop! The lady working there was so friendly and fun to chat with, and we were offered samples of caramels when we walked in. I got the peppermint bark, which was absolutely delicious, though it was a bit on the hard side for barks. Still, everything about the experience was lovely, and I'd definitely come back when I visit Carmel again! read more

I stopped in on a day trip to Carmel and was captivated by these truffles. The staff was helpful and offered us samples of sea salt caramels and mint truffles. I have tried a lot of truffles, but I was seriously blown away by these. They were rich and creamy, but not cloyingly sweet. We also left with the wine truffle box. The wine truffles were soo delicious. The store also had beautiful cards from a local artist, which I'd been looking for. Everything was a reasonable price point and well worth it. Will definitely be stopping by again next time we're in the area! read more

Lula's Chocolates - Wine truffle - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Wow! Quite possibly the very very very best Chocolates...used to be a store in Santa Clara/San Jose...darn - it closed No one can hold a candle to the high quality of Lula's. read more

What a beautiful and elegant little chocolate shop. I wanted some thank you gifts and hostess gifts for the holiday season. The chocolates here are divine. Everyone I gave them to were overwhelmed with the deliciousness! The staff was super helpful, and it was a wonderful shopping experience. Highly recommend!! read more

Lula's Chocolates is amazing. And you can find it at many specialty stores as well as most Whole Foods. But if you come to their home factory store, you can find special chocolates not available in stores and hard to find chocolates, too! Well worth the trip if you're in Monterey, CA! FOOD: Again, it's all amazing. My favorites are the dark chocolate turtles, the dark chocolate rocky road, and the dark chocolate peanut brittle (do you see a pattern here?). SERVICE: Incredible. Obviously as the headquarters they have a passion for their product. But more impressive is selling isn't their trade but they are helpful, patient, and more than willing to help. And who could argue with their great selection? COST: Normal for their product. Best deal though is the imperfect chocolates you get at a discount. They may look imperfect, but they don't taste it! read more

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This is a local chocolatier from the Monterey Peninsula with succulent chocolates and other sweets. Lula's employs locals only and the owner supports the community. I say all of this to start because you should know when you're shopping here you're not only getting an amazingly tasty product, you are supporting a community driven business. We are locals and Lula's is a go to for gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and out of town guests. We also love Lula's for other special occasions...like those weekdays when you just need a tasty "pick me up". When you're in Carmel-By-The-Sea stop by this shop. They'll offer you a free sample...don't say "no". All products are of high quality and a great way to indulge yourself, or treat those close to you with a special treat. Enjoy!!!! (now I've written this review Lula's is on my mind and I'll be going to get a 4-pack today!) read more

A great chocolate shoppe with so many incredible treats and treasures. A special shout out to Alley for sharing her favorites as we bought several gifts for the kids and family members. read more

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Walk off the beaten path and find you some chocolate. I love the chocolate covered marshmallow options and the sampling of dark chocolate they offer. Can't go wrong with whatever you decide. Decadence awaits... read more

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We got the wine truffles and regular truffles from this store while visiting Carmel. We tried the wine truffles, and truly regretted not getting a bigger box! They are delicious. The lady was friendly and welcoming. The store was beautiful and had a wide variety of products to choose from. I would definitely revisit if I'm in the town again. read more

Lula's Chocolates - Wine Truffles - Delicious! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

This place has AMAZING chocolate! Definitely recomend, get the marshmallows, they are my favorite!! The staff is great and really nice as well! read more

I honestly can't speak about the chocolates but their sea salt caramels are amazing! I recently went to Carmel and stopped by Lulas, they are known for their caramels and chocolates! I bought a small bag and a sampler bag of caramels and upon opening them .... you are hit with a wave of sugar and butter! The caramels have specks of flaky sea salt and are incredibly buttery and soft! They have the perfect chew without being overly sticky! I'm not an expert in caramels but I do feel like these are some of the best caramels I've ever tasted! Next time I'm back on Carmel, I'm buying more of these caramels! Total: $12 read more

Lula's Chocolates - Sea salt caramels - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

The dark chocolate rocky road we got at this place is excellent. They use really good quality dark chocolate and the ingredients taste very fresh. It looks like they have a place closer to where we live, so I expect to visit there soon! read more

I went in the store as I had not realize it was the owner who just walked out. I thought she was a customer but she decided to have us come in before she goes to the bank. I already decided what I wanted before going in but before I could I find the item, she handed us a sea salt caramel sample. I love how all the chocolates were in the box but wished there was an open box to see how they look like. read more

As I entered, a very sweet lady offered me the famous salted caramel. The whole shop is so welcoming and of course it's chocolate so it's the happy land. I got the dark with coffee filling! Definitely be back soon read more

I always stop by here when visiting Carmel to pick up some yummies. I love the toffee and sea salt caramels. The caramels have the perfect chew to them and the toffee's almonds are perfectly roasted. Highly recommend splurging a bit here. read more

Love Lula's dark salted caramel chocolates. They were so good we had to take a box to go. The shop is cozy and beautiful - i love the décor. Definitely worth a drop in. If you're having dinner over at your friends - bring a box of Lula's and a bottle of your favorite red wine :) read more

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Very good chocolate store! Special decorations, High quality chocolates and great staff! I forgot her name but her hospitality impressed me a lot. After finishing it, I will order some online for my friends read more

Lula's Chocolates - Truffle chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

I stopped off here to get some chocolate to pair with wine for a tasting. I was pleasantly surprised how delicious the truffles are. These chocolates are delicious! I will definitely be back. read more

Lula's Chocolates - Box of truffles - delicious! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

These chocolates were so delicious I'm still dreaming about them! We stopped in here for my bachelorette party as we were sobering up for a moment before popping into the next wine tasting room. My sister who was a Carmel local at the time, immediately insisted I not only try a chocolate, but take an entire box on my honeymoon..well twist my arm but I guess I'll have to eat all this delicious salted caramel chocolate. The store is beautifully decorated with delicately wrapped packages adorning the tables, glass jars of toffees and caramels, all accented with an ocean theme. It has a lovely boutique feel and the branding looks very high end. These would absolutely be a great gift to take to any party. We enjoyed our chocolates my crew bought us and I did in fact remember to pack the gifted box on my honeymoon. While in Fiji I learned the husband hates caramel.. oh calamity.. a whole box of sea salt caramel and no one to share it with.. as a wife must always do I took the dirty job and finished off the whole box for him. No dress I had to fit in anymore and every bite was decadently worth it. read more

My boyfriend and I came here because of the Carmel Food tour around Valentine's Day, and so glad that the food tour included this chocolate shop. I'm a caramel lover and their sea salt caramel chocolates were so delightful! If we were in Carmel, we will definitely stop by to pick up more read more

The lady at the counter was so sweet! I am so mad at myself for not buying more! The caramels and chocolate are delicious! This will be my first stop next time I visit Carmel! read more

Lulas is always great. I give it to relatives and friends frequently and they love it

The chocolates and caramels are so yummy, and the service was great! The owner makes the chocolate and learned from his grandmother. A great local spot and you can taste the love in every bite read more

Delicious and perfect. I spent $10.50 on four clusters and don't regret one cent spent! I went with the dark chocolates nut clusters and loved every bite! read more

Lula's Chocolates - Dark chocolate nut clusters! So good! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

I pulled up at The Crossroads to visit River Hill Books next door. Well, it just so happened that I'd been tangling with a chocolate craving for the entire 3-hour drive north, so I snuck in to see what they had to offer. It's another lovely store in this shopping area, small but with just enough room to display all their homemade chocolates and treats. The displays were really tastefully arranged with little cards showing the names and prices. It was just before Halloween so there was plenty of themed candy, including some adorable hollow pumpkin-shaped chocolates. There were a range of things on offer from expensive truffles to more affordable, simpler kinds. I opted for a chocolate-covered marshmallow in the shape of a ghost, around $5, which was delicious. The mallow was fairly firm and very chewy, a good consistency, and the milk chocolate was good. I also bought a bag of drinking chocolate - essentially shaved milk chocolate - which looks like it'll be good for around 10 servings. I haven't tried it yet, but have designs on a red wine hot chocolate recipe I found online. Overall a really cute store, good chocolates, lovely presentation, and I wish I'd tried the truffles. read more

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It is such a treat to enter into this beautiful store at the middle of a charming street! The displays of the chocolates and caramels are simply stunning! A nautical theme it was today! Wanting everything, it took me a good half hour before making my final selections! Sea Salt Caramels - Milk Turtles - Licorice Caramels - and, Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels! Gorgeous bowed boxes with heavenly Lula's chocolate covered salt caramels as gifts! The whole experience at this location was fantastic! Another must stop shop in Carmel for me from now! Cheers! read more

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I needed some gifts for my sisters and I stumbled across this place. We were greeted with a sweet lady offering us free samples of the dark chocolate toffee. It was so yummy. I ended up with two small and cute bags of chocolate sticks for my sisters. I think they will love it! read more

Beautiful chocolate shop! I had tried their chocolates at Whole Foods and was very excited to come to their actual store. Their boxed chocolates are delicious and their caramel apples are amazing too! read more

Our AirBnB host left us a box of Lula's sea salt caramels, truffles, and nut clusters. UGH. You know where I stopped the day before our Carmel vacation ended: for multiple boxes of one of everything. The caramels and nut clusters are my favorite, although I could have bought out the entire shop. I am afraid to buy more boxes of chocolates directly for "other people" as gifts because I think they are likely to stay in my home and be consumed entirely by me; good thing you can order online. The boxes we brought back home did not last long. Imagine my sad guy when he asked "Where are the chocolates?" and I said, "I ate them all and now our Carmel vacation food baby lives with us right here in San Bruno." Fortunately or unfortunately I learned that there are other Lula's shops within driving distance. read more

Yes they are a bit pricey BUT they are worth it. Their chocolates and caramels are delicious and I don't even like caramel usually. Their confections are sweet but not overly so. I tried the toffee for the first time today and it was delish! Now is the perfect time to enjoy their hot cocoa with their homemade marshmallows, soooo good. Fyi their mug with cocoa and marshmallows makes a great gift. It's nice to support local businesses and to see them grow, I noticed they have a shop at Del Monte mall now. read more

Lula's Chocolates - Little box of truffle chocolates and their hot cocoa with homemade marshmallows - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Delicious caramels! If in the area, it's worth popping into the shop. They give samples, TRY IT!!!! I ended up buying a bag for ourselves and dip for ice cream. That'll be a Christmas present. Yum! read more

I visited Lula's on Carmel food tour. This was the last stop on our tour. I can't really eat a lot of chocolate but I was so impressed with their sea salt caramels and the dark chocolate sea salt caramel. Was so wonderful, we bought a couple bags of the caramels. The place is decorated so nice for fall too. Also there is a cute courtyard outside where you can sit by a pool and enjoy your yummy chocolate. Highly recommend to pick something up here for a gift! read more

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