My friend and I stayed and chatted here for 3 hours on a quiet, sunny Sunday afternoon. It was the…read moreperfect place to sit back and enjoy life with a chocolate drink. We loved the Xocolatl; it is 100% Mexican cacao blended in water that looks like a warm chocolate soup, and comes with a chili, vanilla syrup, cinnamon and pepper that you can put in yourself depending on how much you want. It was very interesting, bitter, spicy, and complex, not sweet at all! It also made the perfect dipping sauce for the churros, which were deliciously crunchy with generous cinnamon and sugar. We shared an iced mint flavored Mexican hot chocolate as well, which was refreshing and perfectly balanced. This little hot chocolate cafe is well worth the street parking! I highly recommend stopping by to try both familiar and unique flavors at a great price.

Y'all... this place is one-of-a-kind, and I'm so glad it's in the city I live in…read more If you're an adventurous chocolate/café beverage lover, Rey Amargo is a spot to try! They mostly do Mexican-style hot chocolates, made with all natural ingredients. The menu has a large variety of drinks to choose from. I'll admit, the prices are kinda high but for the unique product you're getting, I can understand. Also, I will warn you, many of the drinks have ground-up ingredients mixed in, so you might be chewing a bit on them as you drink, but I think that adds to the authenticity. It's part of the experience. I discovered Rey Amargo a couple years ago when I was walking around Cap Hill and they were offering samples on the sidewalk. It was the cardamom hot chocolate... at first taste, I knew I'd never forget this drink, and had to return to this place. The Spicy Mexican Mocha is another of my favorites. Smooth, a little smoky, a spicy background, and just enough coffee. If you ever stop at the café, the beverages are served in simple yet classy tall mugs. It's nice to just sit and sip while I stare out the window and let my mind escape.

To preface: it's expensive and it's super rich and dense so definitely a dessert to split…read more The cake itself is dense, goey and so chocolatey. The strawberry in the center is perfect for a break from the richness of the chocolate. It pairs really well with their crisp granola and smooth vanilla ice cream. A 10/10 dessert but again super filling so bring a friend (s).

Let's go! Vegan cake, oozing chocolate, with vegan ice…read morecream. The ambiance of this place is wonderful (but unfortunately we were on a time crunch with our little one so we didn't get to enjoy it much). The cashier was so nice and warned us the cake wouldn't taste as good if taken to-go, but alas, the little one needed to get to bed. If this is how it tastes "less good" then my tongue would be on the floor caked (pun intended!) in saliva.

Very enjoyable afternoon sipping wine. The chocolates are beautiful! The owners are very…read moreknowledgeable about wine.

This has been on my list of places to go for years. Decided to make an excuse (anniversary) and…read morewent all in. Inside has a clean, more modern feel, but still comfortable. You can choose to sit on the main floor, outside, or upstairs. Got a flight of red wine, a flight of whites, and a flight of chocolate (which comes with a glass of wine specifically as a pairing. This was my favorite wine). AND a free snack bowl was provided! The workers did an excellent job. They brought out the wines one at a time- describing each one in detail, even pointing out which were their favorites. The service was very personable, which is something I don't always get at other places that do wine tastings. The chocolates were melt in your mouth, with unique flavors, making it extra fun. I must note- getting the flights that we did was pricey, but I know, most wine tastings and fancy chocolates are going to be expensive. I also wish there was a little more chocolate in the flight. It was difficult to cut up and share. However, this was a wonderful experience that I'm happy to have tried once, and they deserve the 5 stars!

Have gotten Fran's before from grocery stores in LA, not knowing they're originally from Seattle…read moreuntil I tried finding chocolate store in town. The downtown outlet was nice and spacious with quite rich selections they offered, many of which I have never seen before. Got the box that could fit 5-7 and YEAY we got it maxed out, thanks to the helpful attendant. Tried their Oolong Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut crunch, Milk Smoked Sea Salt, and the iconic Dark Grey Caramel; all of which were pleasantful with great chocolate quality. The caramel ones were surely more for those fancied sweeter chocolate, but the salt def balanced it out.

Just came in to check out the selections and grab a drink. We got a free sample from a lady with…read moreblonde hair. She me mentioned and emphasized that the chocolates were in the white White House for 8 years during the Obama time frame . When asked what kind a chocolate is in the White House now she said" oh we don't have any now and we don't care for what's going on in the White House now!!!" When she replied with that answer I simply said STILL YOUR PRESIDENT!!I got a really dirty look right away and out the window when we were walking out. I thought and am pretty sure there should be no political talk or opinions in a place of work but could be wrong . We were there today Aug 22nd at 1020 ish with my son . Black and blue hoodies . Maybe HR should train this employee up in this .

Such a cool & unique a vibe. First of all, the SPACE. It's like enormous for a coffee shop, which…read moreis a gift if you're someone who needs room to spread out a laptop, a journal, maybe some crafts and snacks while you work. Love a coffee spot that doesn't feel like you're sharing a table with a stranger's elbow. The drinks are creative and delicious. The service was fast and the barista was incredibly kind, patient even when I took way too long deciding (classic Libra). This is a Seattle gem and I will be returning whenever I find myself in the neighborhood!

Maybe if the barista spent a little less time flirting the entire twenty minutes I was waiting for…read moremy order, he would have remembered to take the tomato out of my sandwich which I specifically asked for. And he didn't even seem to care about the mistake when he served it to me making it seem like I would be an inconvenience and wasteful for asking for it to be remade. He didn't even turn away from the girl he'd been flirting with who was blocking the pick up bar and my sandwich. And after having spent twenty minutes waiting already, I didn't want to spend twenty minutes more being a bystander to his nauseating attempts at trying to appeal to her. For the twenty dollars I paid for my sandwich + drink , this is downright abysmal service. Not to mention picking out the tomato completely ruined my manicure with the pesto, so what was even the point of tipping an extra five dollars on top of that for them to do it for me. I had loved this place the last few times I dropped in to work but I'm never coming back here after this terrible experience.

I've been here a couple times to get their drinking chocolate (different from sipping chocolate)…read more Sometimes on a hot day, it's nice to get an iced drinking chocolate, especially when I want a drink but not coffee. It's pretty tasty and refreshing. Service has always been quick. If you're a biker, they're part of a program where you can get 10% off. Bicyclebenefits.org They also sell coffee with different syrups like mole!

Great little chocolate shop, full of unique merchandise and chocolate related products. (Note to…read moreself: come back to get fun stuff for the holidays!) My chocolate chip cookie tasting project continues. The brown butter chocolate chip cookie here is a solid contender. The browned butter gives a rich depth, the cocoa nibs offer a pleasant funk, and the flaky salt on top adds a delicious texture and contrast in flavor. At $6.50, you're getting an elevated cookie from a chocolatier in the heart of the Market. Savor and enjoy.

I'm not a chocolate person, but people in my group are. I took a taste and walked out with several…read moreitems. It was delicious! High quality and you can tell it was made with care. No shortcuts. The chocolatier explained his product and process. We just happened to walk by and i'm glad we did. The manuka bee pollen truffle was my favorite.

Just one block up and one block over behind the original Starbucks and Pike place where the…read morefishmongers are. These were delightful. The honey orange blossom was a revelation. Service was very patient and friendly. Samples=little taster spoons, ala Baskin-Robbins, just the ganache. The Clark was patient to let me try as many as I ask for. Although *I am * a whiskey drinker and enjoy smoky flavors-- the peated scotch ganache (tiny jar) is definitely an acquired taste. I failed to ask if I could taste the whiskey ganache's prior to purchase. I would skip that one next time. Look forward to enjoying the super dark chocolate with the family when the weather cools a little bit. The manager/ owner gave my son and I a taste of the superlative hot chocolate, and it was unbelievable. This is a great quality product, with classy service, and I would not hesitate to return for an indulgence.

I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

Bakery Nouveau no longer has anywhere to sit, so it is purely a to-go location. The barista was…read morekind enough to suggest sitting at a bench at Kaiser Permanente, across the street. I am not sure how to rate this bakery. I bought two items. The pear tart was excellent. The crust was rich, dense and sweet, and the frangipane filling was perfect, with slices of pear layered on top. The chocolate croissant, on the other hand, was beautiful but almost flavorless. Averaging on high score and one low brings me to 3 stars.

Cute little spot tucked away on Post Alley (the less busy side) and so many choices of fudge,…read moretruffles and other chocolate treats. They'll give you a sample if you want to try something.

I was walking by and saw this little adorable chocolate market that also had bottled drinks which…read moreis what I needed. I got sparkling water and a tasty fudge chocolate, and man, it is what the sign outside says: fresh fudge for sure! Overall the staff was friendly and warm, so I would totally come here. I wish I had gotten more than one piece!!!

Yummmy. Seems like a real family owned spot. The decor is fun and cute- had Kiki's delivery service…read moreon the television and toys smattered about, but it's still a chill vibe in there. And it gets POPPIN here. We were ravenous in the morning thank god so we got there right as it opened. Line quickly formed soon after. Bento box - star of the show, good deal and all the items were good Unagi bowl - delish but small! Black garlic ramen - still delish but I'd maybe hop elsewhere for knock out ramen

I tried this place with my son during our visit to Seattle. We did not have to wait and were…read moreseated right away, a good plus. Ambience: (5/5) The atmosphere here felt very authentically Japanese, and fun. Food: (5/5) We ordered the Ahi Tuna Goma Crispy Toast, which came with four pieces and had great flavor. It's a relatively small dish, but that's what we expected going in. We also had the Hamachi Rice Don, which is raw fish over rice, and it was perfect, topped with egg, seaweed strips, and more. At first, we thought the rice looked too plain and would need extra soy sauce, but we were wrong. The rice was already seasoned with some kind of delicious sauce, so no extra soy sauce was needed at all. Service: (5/5) Our waiter was very attentive without being pushy, and was always available whenever we needed something.