One of the best chocolate stores I have ever been to…read more I used to live in Walnut Creek during COVID time. Been to downtown many times, but never been to this place. Me and my wife went and our first impression was "wow"! It's very hard to see good chocolate stores in US. Reminds me of cafes in France! Anyway, the woman there is very nice and polite. She answered millions of questions that we had. She even gave us three free candies, we bought only $8 worth of stuff! So she definitely knows how to keep customer coming back! I like when small gestures like that happens, it's not very common this days! People don't just give free stuff! Anyway, the chocolates are amazing, dark chocolates are very good. The lady mentioned when I said "this place reminds me of sea's", that's it's better than sea's. She is right! I am a critic of any food (mostly chocolates). So trust me when I say this place knows what they are doing, chocolate wise. Give them a visit, you will taste great chocolate and feel "love"!

Beautiful chocolates [Walnut Creek CA]…read more Passed by this chocolatier shop in Downtown Walnut Creek and made a mental note to make sure we stopped by after our dinner. This is a family-owned chocolate shop that specialized in Leonidas Belgian chocolates and other European treats. I was looking for chocolate peanut clusters LoL! but this shop is too fancy and only offered high quality Belgian brand chocolates. I bought 5 pieces of the Marron Café which was praliné with coffee flavor. Delicious melt in your mouth pralines which, unfortunately, did not make it back to our car. I should've bought more ¯\_('~')_/¯ Review #3980

Danville chocolate is an absolute staple to Danville. We are so spoiled to have such a delicious…read moresmall business chocolate shop within our community. How often do you see an owner working in her own shop?! Not often! That shows how much she truly loves her business. They are always so busy the day before a holiday because everyone goes here for custom treats! You can call ahead for pre orders or buy inside the shop. My favorite treats are the caramel apples, marshmallow chocolate sticks and fresh ice cream!! You won't regret going here. 10x better than even sees candy! Plus everyone who works here always has a smile on their face which is a huge bonus to me. So sorry this review was long overdue!! Please never leave!

Danville Chocolate is hands down my happy place in the East Bay!…read more Elite chocolate. Rich, beautifully crafted, and dangerously good. This is not your average "grab it at the checkout line" situation. You can taste the quality in every single bite. But honestly, it's also the vibe. Walking into the shop instantly boosts my mood. It's charming, welcoming, and feels like a little pocket of joy. If I've had a long day, this is where I'm going to reset. And can we talk about the individually wrapped chocolates? Obsessed. They make putting together a gift basket so easy and so elevated. Birthdays, holidays, thank yous, client gifts, "I saw this and thought of you" moments... done and done. It's thoughtful without trying too hard, which is my favorite kind of gift. If you haven't been, you're missing out. Just know you'll walk in for "a few pieces" and walk out planning your next visit. No regrets.

This is the most wonderful dessert. As the business name says, this is a giant caramel apple…read morecovered with caramel and then chocolate. Nuts cover the chocolate. The apple is a Fuji apple. I've purchased this apple several times at Rachel Dunn Chocolates, which was a chocolate shop on Detroit Ave. in Concord. The apple is juicy and sweet. The caramel is just the right amount so it's not overly sweet. I ordered one for dessert for Christmas. It's refreshing after a big dinner.The apple is huge, and it easily can serve 8 people with a good size wedge. The literature that comes with the apple says it can serve 8 to 12 people. It's best to take the apple out of the refrigerator 8 hours before serving so that the caramel and chocolate are easily sliced. Once we forgot and then the chocolate was brittle and broke into pieces when we sliced it.Customer service is great. I wasn't able to get through on the phone line to order so I sent an email. This was 4 days before Christmas, and I didn't think anyone would actually get back to me, but someone called! I was able to get my order in and have this for Christmas. It comes in a pretty gift box.

Amazing Chocolate Class & Delicious Treats!…read more I'm rating this based solely on the chocolate class and their chocolates--I haven't visited their pop-up store in Concord, but I had the pleasure of attending their class in Oakland. First off, the chocolate is absolutely delicious! Second, the owners are incredibly kind and accommodating. The entire family is so welcoming and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. We were lucky to have our class led by the owner himself, Michael Dunn, who made the session both informative and fun. Parking was conveniently located right in front of their Oakland location, and we were fortunate to have a smaller, more intimate class. Everything was well-organized--from the hairnets and aprons to the chocolates and dipping stations. They shared insights into the chocolate-making process, along with a bit of history and its significance, which added a cool educational aspect to the experience. This is such a fun activity, whether you're with family, on a date, or even solo. Honestly, it would also make for a fantastic work team-building event! And the best part? Taste testing! Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. Thank you for an amazing class and incredible chocolates!

The pastries here are absolutely delicious! So happy with everything I got, which was a plethora of…read moresweet and savory pastries.

We decided to try this place again because the reviews are so great and we thought maybe we've…read moregotten it wrong. So we went on a Thursday morning and there was already a line at 10 AM. The amount of pastries they had was astonishing and they were all so good. The bakery smelled awesome! The coffee is still meh. I don't know it's just too weak and I don't like that. They don't have lids for the coffee cup and I really don't like that. You can sit outside and eat, but it was kind of cold. We got a scone which was fantastic but I would prefer no icing, a mini apricot kouign amann which was to die for and a regular kouign amann which had shattering sugar crust. Soooo good. I love the pastries, but I still think the coffee needs to be worked on.

The chocolate is divine. It's high quality and each piece has rich flavors that taste fresh. Some…read morepeople might balk at $3 for a truffle but it tastes like it's worth $3. The taste is luxurious. They change up the flavors every few months. I tend to not like chocolate that is too dark but here it isn't too strong. My favorites: Champagne-pretty heart shape and tastes very champagney Banana Fosters- Colorful and very flavorful Peanut Butter and Jelly-essential for peanut butter lovers Lavendar-it's like aromatherapy for your mouth The truffles remind me of Christopher Elbow in the city for quality but in a must less fancy setting and more obscure location. I wish they were open longer the store is closed Sunday-Tuesday and open Wed-Sat from 12pm-6pm.

Always good to support your local chocolate shop over the mass produced candy bars and chocolate…read moreyou can get at the grocery store. They have unique flavors and there's a sense of giving yourself a treat after a long days work. I'm a mango and coffee fan so that's what I tried in these chocolates. They wrapped it up nicely even though I ate it straight away! My coworker did the same for her spicy chocolates. Cool Berkeley shop!

I was filled with so much nostalgia when I walked Zoonie's…read moreyesterday. This store carries classic candies from my childhood, many that I've never seen before too! Huge selection of merchandise, and the offerings are reasonably priced too. There are toys, tin lunch boxes, gelatos, homemade confections, self serve candies (sold by the lbs), individually packaged candies, and classic soda pops too! There is also an area where you can sit and watch a movie. The Wizard of OZ was being played during my visit, and you may sit in one of the three chairs while you're there! I definitely recommend this unique candy store.

Zoonie's is such a special place! A total throwback of a candy store with allll sorts of mainstream…read moreand specialty candies packed into every nook and cranny. They also have a wide selection of gelato and fudge. My kids looove stopping in a for a treat... and so do my husband and I!

Ordered 300 bars with custom labels for an event and they were incredible! Very easy to work with,…read morefabulous chocolate and our guests scooped up every last one. Highly recommend! And they generously gave a nonprofit discount too :)

This is our family go-to place for special birthday gifts for our friends no matter their age…read more Their bon-bons are delicious and display beautiful artistry. But hands down, we fully recommend their chocolates cake, El Rey. It is the BEST chocolate cake on earth, to die for, and also my husband's birthday cake year after year. Children and adults both gobble it up completely. The folks that work there are also very kind and always enticing me with samples of their bars.

Totally stumbled upon this place by accident, and what a serendipitous find! We saw that they had…read morethe viral Dubai chocolates (this was back in October). For those who don't know what the Dubai chocolates are, they are milk chocolates filled with shredded phyllo dough and pistachio cream. My first impression was whether or not I had walked into an art gallery or a confectionary shop. Uh...turns out both! According to their website, the owner and her partner were originally artists prior to becoming chocolatiers. This place just screams creativity and their chocolates are ethically-sourced and almost too pretty to eat. They even have a backroom gallery to showcase local artists' confectionary-inspired works. We couldn't find the Dubai chocolates, but one of the employees approached us and asked if we needed any assistance. Turns out they were in the back and they had just received a shipment! The Dubai chocolates were nutty, crunchy, flaky, and velvety all in one! Pricey, but worth trying. Also, might I just take a moment to say I absolutely adore the shop's name! It almost looks like "XO Chocolate" as in kisses and hugs, bu also reminded me of the language of the ancient Latin American civilizations and - fun fact - Xocolatl (you see the play on words?) means chocolate (literally means "bitter water") back when they would mix purely cocoa and water as a drink. If I'm not mistaken, this business is Latina-owned, so perhaps that was intention? So clever and, either way, kudos to them!

Came here after a big meal. Wanted to get something sweet and happed upon Xocolate & confections…read more My family and I were amazed. Packed inside this small space was an amazing array of candies. Felt like museum; candy store and art gallery mixed into one. Amazing displays. Great local sweets. Friendly staff. We spent more time than we expected. And to be honest, we probably could have spent more. Delightful place to explore and indulge in your sweet tooth.

Yes and yes for chocolate and the woman behind the counter who's been working there for a year but…read moreknows her chocolates. Kept looking for chocolate with coffee flavoring and she delivered and walked me through what they had. Good place to get some chocolate for any occasion.

Welcome to the neighborhood! This delightful chocolate shop is the second location of the Walnut…read moreCreek staple. Serving up fresh, handmade chocolate with seasonal varieties - it's an incredible stop for a sweet treat or a local gift. While not cheap, I definitely did not find it unreasonable for the quality of chocolate and the trust they use fine ingredients. I recently popped in and picked up a chocolate pumpkin for my son who said it was the best chocolate he's ever had. He's 6, but he does know his chocolate. Skip See's (gasp!) and the other stuff and support your local chocolatier. I look forward to trying other indulgences in the future.

Update from a Valentine's Day visit: Xoxolate Bar is still a pretty special place to get a special…read moretreat for someone you love or just for yourself! They were well-stocked and staffed for the V Day rush. My previous experience with more unwrapped chocolates behind a counter was different with a great assortment of wrapped chocolates that you could select and buy per ounce. The store is tiny but very cute. And, of course, everything I've ever tried tastes amazing! You can't go wrong.

WOW FACTOR? Well, yes! A small shop with all kinds of chocolate and wonderful service. Great find…read more HAVE AGAIN: We tried several of the shop-made chocolates and most were delicious. Of course, when trying a dozen of different chocolates, some will be hits and some not so much. We shared the bounty with one son's family and all enjoyed them. Sadly, we forgot to bring home the remainders!