I don't usually seek out vegan products, but Nibble chocolate is a Bean to bar chocolate shop in…read morelittle Italy in San Diego with single origin chocolates. I sampled chocolate from Peru, Madagascar, and Kenya, and they all had unique fruity characteristics. Because they're vegan, so they use oat milk for their chocolate instead of dairy. My wife and I also wanted some drinks while we were here. I had a hot chocolate. My wife had hers with espresso shots. Good espresso in pure chocolate will never not be good. They are family owned and they only add chocolate, sugar, and oat milk to make their bars. Overall, this was a fun place to check out at Little Italy, and they also had a stall at the Farmer's Market.

Stopped in after a tour nearby, as I simply cannot just walk by a chocolate shop. The woman working…read morewasn't super helpful or friendly, as she seemed more keen to assist others in the shop. Regardless, I purchased a strawberry oat chocolate bar and my boyfriend purchased a few others. The samples I tried in the shop were tasty. Prices were reasonable for the quality. I probably would've purchased more if there had been more active engagement.

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a simple and enjoyable sweet treat turned into a really…read moreunpleasant experience because of the extremely poor service we received. This was not our first time visiting Extraordinary Desserts, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Sadly, every time we come back, the service seems to get worse. The waiter's attitude and level of attention were unacceptable, and the overall customer service was simply not there. For a place that is supposed to be about enjoying beautiful desserts and having a nice experience, the quality of the service completely ruined our visit. Service, attention, and hospitality were all a zero.

Peruvian pearls of chocolate? Never tried them before! But let me tell you that they pair perfectly…read morewith any San Diegan craft beer! I went to a party where chocolates of various corners of the worlds where paired with the very local Stone brewery liquids and the one that caught my attention more was the sweetness of sweet Marcie Shapiro's chocholates. She has been in the chocolate industry since 2005 and her business is locally based even if focusing in Peruvian cocoa to craft her different offerings. Her motto is "connecting people through chocolate" and she is all about organic, renewable energy and Eco-friendliness:) After she informed that many of her creations can be found at Jimbo's and other local markets, I am going to check for this brand at the dessert aisles and who knows if I will then throw a beer-choco pairing party myself!

Simply delicious coffee!…read more It's always a relief when you find a hidden gem. This establishment was so cute they even had cows hanging upside down! Such a fun and unique atmosphere. They also sell gelato, although we didn't get a chance to try it this time. The service was great, and the cashier was very helpful and friendly. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, and it was perfect. They also offer a great selection of coffee from Hawaii. The place was clean, welcoming, and had a very friendly vibe. Next time, I'll definitely have to indulge in some desserts! ts.

This is a cute breakfast and dessert cafe that's actually open till midnight (or later on the…read moreweekends). The decor and setting is cute and quirky, including cow sculptures hanging upside down from the ceiling. There were only a couple other visitors when we arrived, as it was near opening time. Our dishes took a whopping 35 minutes to be ready, and service was not very friendly nor helpful. Luckily, the music playing through the speakers added a nice vibe to the place, songs like Our House by Madness and Can't Fight This Feeling. We ordered the brunch pizza (with eggs cooked overeasy) and the breakfast flatbread which looked almost identical when served, as well as an iced mocha. The quality of the pizza was pretty average, and the eggs were slightly overcooked. The drink was really good, made fresh, with a smooth taste and a nice sweetness to it, the plastic cup coated in chocolate sauce. It tasted more like chocolate milk with a hint of coffee, which I personally enjoyed. They typically serve gelato here, but it would not be ready till almost two hours after opening time. So no milkshakes or cold desserts were available in the morning this past Sunday (no worries, Ghirardelli is just a block away). I appreciate the variety of menu items offered here. But they really should communicate online that their gelato's not ready till two hours into the day. If there's one thing that irks me about an establishment, it's failure to communicate appropriately. Even though our recent visit was somewhat disappointing, I still gave 3 stars, assuming this was an off day for them.

Absolutely exquisite! I haven't tried the drinks (yet!), but I can review the truffles... I asked…read morethe staff member what his favorite chocolate was and he mentioned 'pomegranate'. I ordered one 'pomegranate' and one 'oat vanilla' truffle. One for now, one for later if you will. ;-) The girly in front of me ordered a matcha latte which looked amazing. They have a long list of chocolate drinks; many of which I look forward to trying next time! :-)

Ordered their Aztec spicy hot chocolate, hot. The chocolate tasted high-quality, a bit bitter. I…read moredidn't really feel the cayenne pepper until the end, but it was still pleasant! My sister ordered the same drink iced, it also tasted good and a bit more spicy. My brother got a hot chai latte and liked it. Mom ordered a matcha latte with coconut milk. Overall, drinks are prepared well. Their chocolate drinks are worth it, especially if you like your hot chocolate a bit strong and more bitter than traditional American hot chocolate. All drinks come with oat milk (oatly barista) btw! You can sub for coconut milk, almond, or soy. I didn't buy any chocolate truffles, but noticed they're all vegan. They had some conchas and pastries too, all gluten-free. Didn't try them but they look promising! Apparently they offer free chocolate tasting, but the barista/cashier was busy making our drinks and had a couple of customers waiting so we didn't bother. They offer a variety of truffles and chocolate boxes.

Great little shop in the heart of Little Italy…read more Excellent coffee. Delicious pastries and muffins. Full breakfasts and lunch are available, too, if you'd like to indulge. Seating is either inside, in the patio area, or at a few tables surrounding them on the sidewalk (umbrellas are on most tables). A comfy place to stop, have a cup or two of coffee (or tea, as they serve that, too) and a bite to eat. Many people seem to meet up here every morning to either get a jump on work with their laptops or sit and chat with friends. Very welcoming environment with no rushing whatsoever. Friendly and helpful staff that is extremely attentive to any dietary requests you may make. Clean restroom, too, which is so nice! Came here several different days recently and enjoyed my visits. Definitely recommended.

We had just finished having brunch across the street and needed a coffee and Lofty came up with…read moregood reviews so we decided to check it out. We got the Salted Caramel Latte. It was a Saturday morning during which the Little Italy farmers market was happening, so we waited like 10 min for our coffee. The coffee was good, nothing life changing but it was good coffee.

Place was packed and the staff was able to move people quickly through the line, all with a smile…read moreon their faces. Amazing selection of treats along the walls and on table displays. Plenty of parking on the street. We stopped in for the must have desert :-) Incredible service, clean seating inside and outside, plenty of treats to fulfill even the most selective sweet tooth.

It's no SF Ghirardelli, but it is still the quality name brand Ghirardelli chocolate and their menu…read moreof sweets. The interior is very clean and well maintained which is refreshing in Gaslamp. It is pricey and primarily a dessert shop, so it isn't crowded and people don't stay too long. The merchandise and tables are spaced apart which encourages an open concept. Because it's not overly crowded, service is pretty quick and efficient. They also don' t mind you hanging around. There are enough tables to host a number of groups, but again, it doesn't feel too crowded in here. There are so many nearby restaurants that serve desserts, so unless they want Ghirardelli, they probably won't come in. Overall, a very nice treat! If you want something special and sweet, have a meal in one of the many restaurants in Gaslamp and save room for dessert. Come here and enjoy a premium dessert.

This place is an absolute GEM! Love the food and the CAKE!…read moreWe had our wedding cake from here and received so many compliments, it was whatever is beyond delicious. The storefront is in a wonderful location and done very well. Tables to sit at and enjoy, or just pop in and out for a coffee and a small bite to eat. The service is friendly and helpful. This is a go to when we are in the area.

Our wedding cake turned out absolutely beautiful and felt like it was made specifically for our…read morevenue. The Frost Me bakery team brought that vision to life perfectly. We ordered a three-tier design vanilla creme cake. It had the most beautiful texture with soft, imperfect edges, perfect for our coastal beach themed wedding. We were incredibly happy with how tasty and beautiful it turned out.

My best friend and I stopped in for a little sweet treat while we were in San Diego…read more I got the lemon yuzu tart and she got the crookie. Both were really, really good. The lemon yuzu was bright and tart, but in a good way, and the crookie was honestly beyond good. I'd never had anything like it before and definitely could have eaten the whole thing, but it wasn't my dessert lol. She also got a refresher and said it was really refreshing. Service was simple. We ordered at the counter and they brought everything out to us. We parked nearby at Park It On Market, which was really convenient. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely stop in again.

Came in for a last minute night snack... first thing said to us: "Just to let you know, we close at…read more9". Erm... we assist one that, but thanks?!? It was 8:15 for goodness sake. Is it something you want to hear when you walk up to a register- absolutely not. She didn't seem to be to worried about the time while preoccupied with the young gentleman seated at the table right in front on the register however. Could have informed ALL the customers a little closer to closing. Ordered a banana strawberry parfait and a caramel coffee, but the young lady behind the counter got the coffee wrong the first time. Bright it out again AND still got it wrong! Will not return to this particular location any time soon.

This place, located in Little Italy, was a side quest for gelato I went on while here in one of my…read morefavorite cities for work. The selection was good - I went with the tiramisu - based on a yelp recommendation - and it did not disappoint. For my second scoop, got Pappalecco's signature flavor and it was delicious. $7.00 for two scoops. Pay before the scoops. Friendly and pleasant staff. Perfect end to a long day!

I came here for gelato since I was craving a sweet treat, and I regret it…read more #1 issue is I asked for a sample, and the worker got a USED SPOON from the USED can. He intentionally did it because the can was far and he had to reach over the gelato display for it. I called him out and he got a clean spoon. That took us back and we made sure to watch his every move. Absolutely disgusting. Other issues were the gelato wasn't smooth and creamy, as if it was old and had freezer burn. I had a scoop of the Stracciatella and Tiramisu (2 scoops on cone, $7.53 after tax). You also had to pay for the gelato before getting a sample or what you want, which is different from the norm and confusing. The workers repeated this to several people. Overall, would not return and don't recommend.