Laderach makes a great first impression. I had never heard of them til I did a search and saw a…read moregreat rating, if not a ton of reviews. Still, it sounded worth a trip to the mall to check out Laderach. In a word, Yes. Hailing from Switzerland, their chocolate strikes me as rich and delicious, and not ridiculously expensive. True, some of their chocolates are more expensive than others. But, I was able to find something that seemed just about right. I love how they wrap the chocolate, too. There's a ribbon and a pretty bag to walk it out. This is perfect for a gift - or maybe something special for your own self. They offered samples, too, which is always a great idea. I can think of a California chocolate institution that does that, too. And while I might have considered the other company, Laderach was easy to get to and certainly has the goods. Highly recommended. Staff was friendly, informative, and helpful, too.

Absolutely delicious utilization of cacao You can tell it's…read moremade so well Fewer ingredients but it's so clean and tasty it's so pure that you can taste all the nuts and fruit flavors Definitely no additives or fillers or extra sugar

This chocolate is top tier. Exclusivity is my thing and this is where it lives. Rich but not too…read morerich. Did someone say Cherries in Grappa?....I think today's V-day. I am a white chocolate connoisseur which led me there but the Champagne Truffles were my favorite. Ask for Jeff

Jeffrey "Jersey boy" is a master chocolatier! He knows the shop inside and out and was able to…read moresweet talk us into so many bites we never expected we would love. As we were walking out, he even teased us with the prospect of an in house milkshake for a warm day. We chose his signature double espresso mocha shake made from scratch, which was the perfect treat to round out our experience. Try everything!

On our way out of the Westfield Century City Mall, I couldn't help myself, but to take a peek…read moreinside K. Minamoto store. My eldest daughter didn't want me to, but when I want to do something, I do it. Time is now LOL. Shop was very clean and organized with so many Japanese sweets and treats displayed in elegance and pose. Super high end brand! I didn't want to leave without buying something. I know I can't help myself to buy. Lady staff behind the counter was super nice and friendly. I asked for her recommendations. She gave me a few. Thank you Miss! I love sakura so I got one Sakura Mochi and one Sakura Jelly. Saw Chocolate Mikasa and said why not. Three small treats cost me over $16. We gotta splurge sometimes. It was that time. Sakura Mochi had a red bean paste in it. I didn't care for it much for some reason. Don't get me wrong. I love red bean, but this one didn't resonate with me. As for the Sakura Jelly, this one was much better... quite refreshing in flavor and taste. The gelatin texture was nice, too. The Chocolate Mikasa was a bit dry. I didn't care for it either. One good out of three is not great IMHO. Hence, 3 stars! I don't know if I would return here. Maybe if they gave out free samples of their best sellers, I may give them another shot for me to entertain their other delectable sweets and treats. Good luck K. Minamoto!

K Minamoto is located within the Century City Mall. It has assortments of boxed and ready to be…read moregifted Japanese sweets. They are meant to be brought over to people's homes or just have one on standby for tea time. Every items are individually wrapped to ensure freshness and given out in small quantities without the items going stale. With that being said, I couldn't find what I was looking for. A plain old castella cake without extras. Something rather austere and classic. My mom's favorite. Not mine! Perhaps the next time I am swinging by, I will try out their other items for gifts.

I absolutely loved the chocolates!! They were the best and got them in very fast after ordering…read morethem online. I will definitely order them again!!

Fanciful chocolates in the heart of Rodeo Drive. They sell a variety of artisan chocolates. Their…read moreunique blend of flavors are delightful. Basically, a bite of heaven... I'll admit I'm a milk chocolate fan. However, after trying some of the dark chocolate here, I was swayed. Elena was wonderful as she guided us through our chocolate tasting. Their flavor combinations are outstanding. Each beautiful piece is inspired and incredibly delicious. I took two bites to savor the pieces I tried. (lol) The flavors are on point and are not overwhelming. Some have a jelly or fruit surprise that enhance the chocolate. No chunky nuts here in their individual pieces. The nuts used are finely ground to blend with the chocolate. Every piece we had was amazing! I particularly loved that a majority of their ingredients are locally sourced & that they don't use additives or preservatives to their chocolates. The truffle champagne, peanut butter/ jelly, double yuzu, speculoos, passion fruit caramel, and Huntington orange were stand out flavors for us. Their limited fall flavors are coming out this Friday (10/2/26). Stop by and try for yourself! They offer many package options or sell by the piece as well. Make it personal with a cute artsy inspired box (small additional fee) and choose your own pieces for someone special.

I've been wanting to visit Edwlweiss Chocolates because I'm a huge I Love Lucy fan and the…read morechocolate episode was inspired by this chocolate shop. I was happy when I finally got to visit. It's a small quaint shop in Beverly Hills. Stopped by on Memorial Day. We were immediately greeted by the woman working there. She was quite friendly and helpful. She told us they used to do tours of the conveyor belt prior to Covid. I do wish I could have seen it. We got an assortment of chocolates, which are sold by the pound. It is a little pricey, I won't lie. However, the quality of the chocolate was great. They have a large variety of chocolates that they make and they were all super tasty. It was a nice little treat. Highly recommend to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Premium handmade truffles and confections…read more Their history is as rich as their chocolates. For over 80 years, they have catered to many Hollywood stars and corporate clientele. Lucille Ball was a regular, and would allegedly enter through the backdoor to avoid the paparazzi. The chocolate conveyor belt in the kitchen inspired the famous "Job Switching" episode of I Love Lucy. You can buy chocolate covered marshmallows, caramels, toffees, fruits, nuts, pretzels, and more. They also have a small selection of candies, licorices, jelly beans, and organic gummy bears. Sugar free and vegan options available. Some of the equipment used when the shop opened in 1942 is still in use today. I loved every truffle I got (Amaretto, dark chocolate ganache, hazelnut praline, salted caramel, milk chocolate, chocolate cream). Don't ask me which one was my favorite, because I can't choose one!

Everytime I pass a See's candy shop they know how to get me.. lol I love how they offer a free…read morechocolate and of course I'm lured in with their milk chocolate or dark chocolate with almonds! They have good quality candy at an affordable price.

The chocolate store is located on the ground level and near the exit of the movie theatre. The…read morestaff working here is very friendly and helpful, and they carry the classic see's candies collections. I liked one of their summer berries Blueberry Truffle chocolate.

It is extremely expensive!!! No matter what size you pick it's so so so expensive, and especially…read moreif you get the upgrades which we did. But since it was our first time, we got baby sizes with the signature upgrade which is very good. The gelato cannot be described with any other word, but DIVINE. Both the Pistachio Kunafa Delight and Baciodidama were strong in flavor and incredibly delicious. The Pistachio Kunafa Delight is just Dubai Chocolate and pairs well with the chocolate spread and grain. It's perfect if you like texture in your gelato. The Baciodidama is not Nutella which I was worried about. It tastes like pure hazelnut and none of that thick sugar you find in nutella. The chocolates that come with the upgrade were good but not as mind blowing as the gelato. The worker who helped us was very patient in explaining how to order and helping us try flavors! The interior is stunning but over stimulating. I'm glad they had some seating, so I could enjoy my gelato in AC. Overall, worth the rare splurge.

Want to give a shoutout to the staff members: I was there august 23rd on sunday around 8pm and the…read morestaff at that time were the nicest people I've ever ran into at century city!!! They were sooo helpful, and kind and patient. Gave me free samples to try as well. I was already a fan of venchi, it's my go to place to buy chocolate but the staff made the shop so much more special.

wow. the waffle was so good with chocolate covered and the ice cream was my favorite part…read more the owner is super friendly and funny, he was able to attract a lot of customers if we weren't already attracted by the smell of freshly made waffles and rich chocolate. one thing is the hot chocolate was too sweet but that's just a personal preference.

This was definitely a splurge for me. I got a hot chocolate with a Belgian Dubai chocolate waffle…read more The hot chocolate was very smooth and not overly sweet.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem behind downtown Culver on Venice -- and what a find! Milla Chocolates…read moreis a beautiful little shop offering artisanal bonbons, chocolate drinks, and other sweet treats. I ordered a black sesame chocolate drink with two bonbons: pistachio and yuzu caramel. My kid devoured the pistachio in one bite, but the yuzu caramel was absolutely divine -- rich dark chocolate balanced perfectly with fragrant, real yuzu flavor. The drink was definitely too sweet for my taste though. Needed to take home and add milk into it and actually turned it into two drinks. They also have gorgeous gift boxes, customizable assortments, and prepackaged goodies -- perfect for gifting or indulging yourself. Service was amazing. The barista was super friendly. My paper bag with my take away lunch ripped in their store and she offered a beautiful bag without me even asking. She was patient in explaining their menu and helped me picked out Chocolates that my kids would love. Warm, welcoming, and refined -- this spot is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth in Culver City.

My husband searched far and wide for high quality chocolates here in LA and so far, this is the…read morebest chocolatier we've encountered in LA. Why is there so few options?? Seriously! Now, each time we travel to NYC or internationally, I'm buying boxes of quality chocolate. I wish Milla were closer. If so I would buy there more often.

Artelice Patisserie is my favorite dessert shop of all time. The best desserts to get here are the…read moretropical mango and the pistache. I've tried venturing out to try their other stuff, and it's all delicious, but I keep coming back for the mango and pistachio. I like how each pastry you purchase you also get a free macaron. Each dessert is very well executed, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. And I'm happy to say, they're perfectly sweet, but not too sweet!

I have been on this pastry journey for 6 months trying to find these fruit like pastries. I told my…read moredaughter when I was coming to L.A. to find the best place near her place. She took me here. The place was very clean and tidy with a lot of different types of sweet treats. I was there for one thing only. I did ask the gal working if they were made that day and she said yes. We ordered a raspberry, an orange, a coffee bean and the popular mango. This was my 2nd time trying these and our hopes were high BUT the raspberry was just awful the filling was strange and it had just raspberry jam inside,I dint eat it. The mango was okay so we shared that. The coffee bean was just awful as well so we didn't finish that either. The orange was the best of the group but overall just a disappointing experience once again because these are not cheap. I'm starting to think I might just have to give up my journey to find these although there are some places in Vegas that look promising. I don't think Reno has any bakeries that make these. They look so beautiful but the taste is a let down.