Very friendly and great chocolate. They retrieved a receipt for me from a week prior when I had…read moremailed chocolates (along with other gifts) to a family member and it took much longer than the overnight delivery I had paid for, so I was able to be reimbursed by USPS.

Second time now I've traveled from NE Aurora during wats posted as normal business hours only to…read morefind them closed with a sign on the door, closed. This time it was we are on vacation. Shop full of chocolates in the case but locked and closed. Hire some help. I will never do this again. You're taking a chance they may or may not be open. Seriously hire some help

There is something about this chocolatier that stands out from others. Is it the ambiance? Or is it…read morethe kinds of chocolate products they make? Not sure. When I found Bibamba while I was at Edgewater Food Hall to get me a plate of Ethiopian food, I stumbled up it by accident. The kind lady who was manning the register inside was above and beyond while I was sampling different types of chocolate barks along the window shelves. She explained to me that the store opened about three years ago. Really? I am pretty sure I had come here within that time frame at least once. I guess I had missed this place out of ignorance. Well, I, at least, discovered it. This is a Colorado store which imports cacao beans from Cameroon as the owner runs/owns a farm in the African country. Per the information board on the wall, the farm sustainably sources everything. I certainly appreciate businesses that focus on social responsibility. The chocolate bark samples I tried were all exquisite. After tasting, I walked around a bit to take some photos of the interior. Yes, this store is quite different than other typical chocolatiers for sure. You'll have visit it and see for yourself. The glass showcase upfront had truffles, cakes and parfaits all nicely displayed. The decadent looking cake or the parfait were tantalizing. Unfortunately, however, they were a little too big for me. Hence I decided to go with several pieces of the small chocolates as they all were of a good size. I got me two truffles and one chocolate piece. And they were.... -Black Forest Buzz Truffle -Cinnamon Roll Truffle -Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Including tax and tip, all came to less than $14. Quite decent, I thought. I enjoyed all of them but my absolute shout-out goes to the Black Forest Buzz Truffle. It was so good where I wanted to go back to the shop immediately to get me another one. Yes, I agree. As the store name says it all, this is an artisan chocolate shop. The skills and techniques they use to create those outstanding chocolate pieces are high-quality, one-of-a-kind goods that are distinguished from others. You won't taste something like this in those mass-produced ones sold at the store we go to daily. Bibamba simply became my absolute favorite chocolatier that day. The only complaint? It's not very close from my southeast Denver house!!!

Here is why you should go here: - Small family owned and run…read morebusiness. - All Cacao comes from their 56-acre farm in Cameroon (Central Africa). - No slave labor used at all. - Only the finest ingredients used. - Everything they make and sell is organic and sustainable. Took a chocolate truffle making class and learned all about chocolate production and chocolate making. The owners are passionate about their chocolate, and it shows. First, we started with a presentation with photos of their farm in Cameroon and how they harvest, ferment, and dry their cacao beans, followed by roasting, winnowing (removing shells), and grinding into "cocoa liquor". Then bagging in 150-pound bags and shipping directly to their warehouse in Colorado. From here, their employees mix with sugar/milk and make the most organically rich and pure chocolate. It takes about a week in the melanger (mixer) for the cacao and sugar to blend into smooth, rich and creamy deliciousness. In the hands-on portion of the class, we took some of their 50% cacao and made dark chocolate truffles, rolled in a large variety of toppings--dried strawberries, pink sugar, pistachios, cookie crumble, peppermint. Of course, we all went home with lots of tasty samples to share of (eat alone.). Very interesting, tasty and fun. Their store is worth visiting as it is absolutely beautiful with numerous products on display. If you like chocolate or have a chocolate lover in your close circle --then you need to stop at Bibamba and get some chocolate love. Fun fact: Bibamba also provides their special chocolate confections to the very best restaurants in town. Finally, this class was brought to us by Slow Food Denver, a non-profit, committed to the enjoyment of local food, and who seeks to create a more just and sustainable food system. Slow Food Denver values cultivating community and connection, restoring biodiversity, celebrating food cultures, defending social and economic equality, and protecting the environment.

As always this place has delicious confections…read more I started having a love for their snicker type bars. I think they taste better than the actual snicker myself. The employees who work there are friendly as always and the store is clean. Best of all they also give military discounts.

I went on Valentines Day to buy chocolates for friends and family. They were sold out of a lot, to…read morebe expected from a last minute shopper and the shop was pretty busy. I still managed to find some great last minute gifts thanks to the great service offered by the associates. Overall great experience albeit one that left my wallet far lighter in the exit. From a few bites my wife gave me from her gift and feedback from others I'd given gifts to, it was hit or miss. Not sure the names but there was a chocolate bar with caramel and nougat that was stellar (pun intended) while others like the Dubai chocolate bar was a swing and a miss. Overall I would say great quality chocolate with the filling combination a bit of a mixed bag. I would go back to better refine what works and what does not.

We had dinner at Tap and Dough and my son wanted something sweet; so we ventured in this candy…read morestore/ice cream shop. The line was 10 people deep. I looked around the store and found my favorite Mexican candy. My son got a small mint chocolate chip that was actually very big! We shared it between the 3 of us and barely finished it. It was delicious but we were so full from dinner. This place was fun and had lots of little things to see and buy.

This place is SO good, and the servings are very generous! We enjoyed the black raspberry and Oreo…read morecake batter flavors. It was the perfect stop after dinner in Olde Town.

I wanted to buy some wonderful chocolate candy for my daughters for Valentine's Day....but this was…read moreNOT the place to go! I will never go here again. I wanted to buy a "build your own" box but was informed that they don't do that anymore, candy is sold by the piece, from $5-$6 each! YIKES! So I got a valentine box for each of our daughters and my husband got one for me. I have to say that this was the worst candy I have ever paid $32 for ...and it was not even a pound! Needless to say, I was embarrassed to give this candy as a gift and very disappointed and wonder how you stay in business. See's candy is a ton better!! A couple pieces were so hard I almost broke a tooth ...not fresh at all and the nuts and chews box had NO chocolate covered nuts...just stale hard to chew chews....just very very awful awful! Tasted like plastic!

We love this place and it's so fun to visit and see all their delicious varieties of chocolate…read more I was recommended the dark chocolate clusters on my last visit by the sweet young lady at the counter that were divine and I got the white chocolate as well which is my all time favorite :)

Olde Town Arvada is way off my usual stomping grounds, so although I had read quite a bit about…read morethis shop over the years, I had never visited. We finally decided to check out the shopping and dining district. Rheinlander was our final (and best!) stop. The bakery dates back to 1963 and is now on the third generation of ownership. The quality is certainly being maintained at a high level. This is a traditional, German bakery with a huge variety of authentic European cakes, cupcakes, sweet and savory pastries, pies, cookies, coffee cakes, and the only reason I think a German bakery should exist--strudel! Strudels are available whole, half, or by the slice. The usual flavors are apple, cherry, blueberry cream cheese, cherry cream cheese, and Boston cream. We bought slices of the apple, cherry, and blueberry cream cheese. These were perfection and absolutely delightful. I was totally focused on the strudel case (yes, there's a lot of strudel on offer), but I believe there are eight huge cases of treats, each one looking more enticing than the next. Quite a few gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free options are available, so if that's what you need, this is the place for you. The bakery was moderately busy during our visit. There was plenty of staff and they were all friendly, helpful, and very efficient, so purchases moved swiftly. Lots of coffee and drink options are available. There's nice outside seating if you can't wait to take your goodies home. It's a long drive for us, but we were really impressed and we'll find a reason to visit Arvada so we can stop back soon. Yum.

I've heard about Rheinlander Bakery for years so I was glad I was finally in the area to grab some…read morestuff for my toddler and I to take home to try. My husband wasn't a big fan of the cinnamon bun but my toddler and I enjoyed it. I'd definitely come back and try other items! The staff were pleasant and the bakery was clean. Though there was a line, they were able to get to us all quickly!

One of my Yelp friends gifted me with a box of chocolates....because you know...life is like a box…read moreof chocolates! Holy cow, they were perfection! The dark chocolate truffles were just wonderful and I loved the flavor combinations like raspberry, peach and cayenne. Looking forward to visiting the shop and trying even more! I love supporting local, even more when it's chocolate!

I don't know how many times I had passed by this store in the past. After making a stop at the…read morecoffee shop right next door, I FINALLY stopped by this adorable chocolatier to check it out for the first time. And I'm happy to say that I enjoyed today's visit tremendously. What a large selection of chocolates they have! And everything is neatly placed and displayed. I simply had a hard time choosing as to what I'd get. Yup, you have to make at least several trips to get to know what the store sells but even after the several trips, you would only cover 30-40% (at the most) of their selection (is my assumption.) The lady at the counter was courteous and offered to assist me if needed; service is top-notch. I got me a bar of chocolate (thought I grabbed dark but ended up with milk; this was okay!); a few caramels; a few square truffles and a single square of some simple milk chocolate piece. The total came about $18 with some change. Not bad. Along with the cap I got from the next door coffee shop, I started to savor the two truffles in my car. Palisade Peach was phenomenal; Mango Chili was delicious, too but I liked the Palisade Peach better. And the decorative printing on top of the truffle pieces was simply a beautiful piece of art. At home, I had a few pieces of the milk chocolate bar (violet). The violet flavor was subtle and as such, I didn't taste it much but overall, this is a very delicious bar to say the least. I'd definitely try the rose flavor one next time (there was also blueberry lavender flavor one; there should be more I believe.) It's not just for yourself; it's a great place to buy some sweets as a gift! Great for holidays!

Das Meyer was so easy to work with. I am glad I do not live closer or I would weigh allot!read more

Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet, is truly the SWEET & More: Delightfully Amusing as one enters their…read moreover the Bridge which all areas are "Protected by The Gargoyles" sign. Yes, this is a Wedding and more Bakery, Protected by The Gargoyles, in business since 1983! Still family owned, Ali is the lovely family member I spoke with, there was so much to see besides the scrumptious, pastries, and the array of "Wedding Cakes!" The Chalet is a drift into a NeverLand, with an ancient (antique) huge mixing bowl stationed perfectly outside between a Few Watchful Gargoyles! Above the windows are several Military photos of Army or Marine men sending their "Smiling Thanks" for receiving such delights. This is "Heart Felt" yet everything about this place touches the heart. They have reserved tables, the place is very busy. Signage for fresh Eggs and Local Beef, the Kitchen is open to see the busy workers crafting their delicious art. And on marble under the mirad of plants sit an amazing selection of Gargoyles with their watchful eyes; such Whimsy, a time gone past to remind us of childhood joy and creativeness. The cakes, pastries - everything crafted here is delicious - the proof are the continuous crowds and selections. Enjoy yourselves in the Gargoyle garden shaded by lovely trees or inside chatting to customers, while pursuing the artful Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet, a pleasure to drift back as a child, protected by the Gargoyles and sweets.