We went there for brunch and the food was fantastic and decently priced. The outdoor seating is…read morecute. The only concern was we sat down with plenty of open tables. We noticed as others sat down that they were being greeted. Once all the tables were full, we made eye contact with the server and after a few minutes he came over and apologized saying he thought his coworker had taken our order. Mind you, his coworker was working inside, not outside.

Valor is so easy to find. If you're in Plaza del Reina, it's impossible to miss it. This is a…read morechocoholic's (like me) paradise. The servers speak some English and they are wonderful. I got some chocolates to take home and they game me some for free. They have bocadillos, coffee, tea and of course desserts that focus on chocolate. Chocolate mousse, fondue, helado (ice cream), sundaes, crepes, cakes, bon bons, etc. I ordered chocolate con churros - perfection! The chocolate is slightly thinner than Chocolateria San Gines' but yummier and the churros are thicker. I noticed everyone dining here was given their bill with their food but I didn't. So, I waited and waited until I couldn't wait much longer. I walked up to the person at the register and paid. I could've easily walked away without paying but I might have to come back here tomorrow and don't want to be banned.

I am in heaven, that´s what I thought when I was invited to visit the small chocolate factory…read morebehind the boutique. This shop is already existing since 1931 and its third generation makes luxury artisan chocolate with the recipes of their grandparents. They have innovated with ¨chocography" chocolates with images of Valencia. That´s what I call a real eatable souvenir! While you are there purchasing chocolates as a gift to somebody special, don´t forget to treat yourself on a truffle. I was told that Queen Sofia favorite chocolate in Spain is the Trufa from Martinez! The King prefers the Chocolate cigars (Cubanitos) . The cubanitos, bonbons and chocolate souvenirs are good to travel with, the famous trufa has to be saved chilled so eat it right away!

From the owner: Elaboración de chocolates artesanos desde 1931 : Trufas de Chocolate, Cubanitos, Bombones, Láminas…read morede chocolate con espécias, Figuras, Diseños personalizados en chocolate... siempre innovando y creando, manteniendo el "saber hacer" tradicional, con las enormes posibilidades de expresión con sabor que nos ofrece el buén chocolate.

The "Discovery of the Americas" was a gruesome campaign of Colonial greed but it did also lead to…read morethe discovery of chocolate so I guess the whole ordeal was kind of bittersweet (at least for us). On the other hand, my Yelp Discovery of Utopick was anything but bitter; yes some of the dark chocolate has bitter notes but it's of the good kind. If it wasn't for Yelp, I probably wouldn't have discovered this establishment because even if I had known of its existence, I have been so let down by other chocolatiers in Valencia that I wouldn't have expected much. How wrong would I have been? I was lucky enough to be included in a Yelp Chocolate Tasting Event at Utopick; we tried an array of different chocolates ranging from bean-to-bar dark chocolate, to milk chocolate and white chocolate. The dark chocolate was so delectable that it even managed to convince my friend who is a self-confessed dark chocolate hater, or what I prefer to call "not a real chocolate person". Dark chocolate when made properly is amazeballs; dark chocolate made on the cheap at a commercial level for a multinational company tends to be rather dismal. To say that I love chocolate would be an understatement; I'd happily munch on relatively decent commercial crap (except Hershey's, the worst chocolate in the whole wide world) but when faced with a sexy bar of artisan chocolate made with the finest beans and tender loving care then step aside; my precious (think Gollum)! Last but not least, the customer service in their tiny shop is impeccable. You can tell that the manager really loves his craft, that was obvious during the event, and that gives one greater pleasure when purchasing his chocolate because you know it has been made with love (and chocolate). I do also have to point out that I went last minute during Christmas to buy a personalised chocolate bar. It would have typically taken a few days to complete the order but as I was leaving the country before that date, he kindly made an extra effort and managed to complete it before I had to leave. Now that's what I call amazing service.

its a very nice chocolaterie. the products are handmade, no industriel chocolade, in a very…read moreindividuel way created, with many small details. you can also petsonalisze your chocolade, e.g. with your name. the owner of the choclateria are yery friendly and want you to feel good. i like the interieur of this little Shop too.

From the owner: Chocalate fabricado en Belgica, bombones, truffas, orangettes, cajas para regalor, comuniones,…read morebodas, regalos de empresa...

We stopped in to try out their famous horchata, fartons, and churro & hot chocolate…read more When you walk in, depending on the size of your party, one of the waitresses will point you to certain tables to sit at. When we went it was busy, but we were able to get a table right away. Since they are known for their horchata and fartons, it was easy to know what to order. The horchata was refreshing, not overly sweet and not heavy on the cinnamon like it is back in the US. The farton we dipped in the horchata. It was light, airy, warm and fresh. It doesn't have a ton of flavor but it's still tasty. On our second visit, we got the churros and chocolate. We only tried a couple different ones on our trip but the churros here were my favorite. Crunchy outside, soft on the inside, and the chocolate was the perfect level of sweetness for me. Overall, a great spot for a quick dessert, and would definitely eat here again if I was back in Valencia

I was going to another recommended Horchata spot and our Hotel changed my mind and insisted…read moreCatalina was the best one to visit. As I approached, it was clear this was the spot. They were busy with multiple people taking pictures of the entrance. They have two levels but only the 1st level was being used. I was seated immediately close to the entrance. I didn't see any outdoor seating. Beautifully decorated with Valencia/Spanish tiles throughout. I ordered the specialty Horchata and Bunuelos. Horchata is served cold and is dairy free (although it seems like it has Dairy) and was a bit too sweet for me but definitely one to try. Bunuelos was tasty and had more of a donut texture. They also had Churros and a few other pastries along with Hot Chocolate and Ice Cream. Service was quick and friendly. A good mix of Locals and Tourists. Definitely a must Valencia stop!

Was on a walking tour of Valencia in September and when passing the shop was offered a sample of…read moretheir chocolate that doesn't melt. It was amazing. Finished the tour and had to go back and buy some (took a while to retrace my steps). I just wish I'd bought more. Best chocolate ever.

For chocolate lovers. A beautiful place in a perfect location. Offers a wide range of chocolate…read moretreats including hot chocolate (try azteca - 80%), chocolate candies, chocolate sauces, gourmet teas, gourmet gift sets. Also panini, salads and pastries. Good choice for a quick chocolate fix. A cute small open air backyard with a huge fig tree.

From the owner: Especialistas en el mundo del Cacao y el Chocolate…read more Cientos de variedades exclusivas de Bombones, Tabletas, Tentaciones, Chocolates a la taza, Repostería, Regalos de empresa, Eventos... Zona Bar-degustación con terraza.