I was so excited to try Hot Cakes on my trip to Seattle, and it didn't disappoint. We split the…read mores'mores cake between 2 of us and it was a perfect amount. The lava cake was cooked perfectly and all the flavors went together well. We got it with normal chocolate instead of the smoky, which I would recommend. The cashier gave us a sample of the smoky chocolate so that we could decide, which was appreciated. There were plenty of places to sit inside. It seemed like a nice atmosphere to hang out and get drinks and dessert. I bet if there was a Hot Cakes near me I'd go all the time.

Best Lava Cakes!…read more Lava cake: - Pricey for the portion size, but the shop is popular - The cake itself is soft and has a good chocolate flavor - It's packed with molten chocolate that oozes out and covers the dessert with yummy goodness!

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!

Flight is such a cute and cozy wine bar tucked away in Capitol Hill. They have a great variety of…read morelocal Washington wines, and the staff really know their stuff -- you can tell they're passionate about what they pour. Every visit feels like an experience, not just a drink stop. The team takes time to walk you through the selections and makes amazing recommendations. I'd definitely recommend this spot for anyone who loves discovering new wines or just wants a relaxing evening out. I'll definitely be going back -- and their wine club is absolutely worth checking out!

Perhaps Le Dame of Chocolat herself - Fran Bigelow has been serving gourmet chocolate (inspired by…read moreParis) to Seattle since 1982, and has passed down this exquisite legacy to a family-operated business that continues producing from their Georgetown location several decades later. This location is at the base of the Four Seasons & downhill from Pike Place MKT - not to be missed! Upon entry in greeted by a finely dressed server offering salted caramels from a silver tray, rows of their beautifully-boxed sets lining the walls, and self-assembled truffle boxes (varied vintages of Kopke Porto for pairing high-end gifts) in the back. The chocolate is rich and sweet, melts in contact with the tongue but lingers long. An Oolong Truffle tastes like Earl Gray - gentle bergamot blending with rich cacao. A Dark Hazlenut Truffle has every essence of freshly fallen nuts, blended smooth and savory sweet. It's easy to be transported to otherworldly bliss after trying these treats, fully experiencing and understanding Fran's receipt of the Specialty Food Association's Lifetime Achievement Award!

OMG, what a yummy chocolate. I wandered in here because who doesn't love a little piece of…read morechocolate. Inside the store, the vibes are fancy chocolate shop, like something you would see in France. The staff is very approachable though. In addition to just milk and dark chocolate, they make many other chocolate flavorings. Their goodies are sold by the piece or you can buy a gift box as well. In case you are feeling parched, they also offer a variety of beverages, including espresso drinks and matcha. They gave me their little spiel about their business and their chocolates and let me try their signature chocolate, which was a salted caramel. This was the one that I was going to buy, so I was glad to sample it before purchasing. Their salted caramel is what they're known for because their owner, Fran, created it. France was also the Obama's chocolatier while he was in the White House. The chocolate was so creamy. I loved the sea salt and that you could actually taste it, rather than it being more mellow compared to the chocolate. Love the caramel too. it was perfect consistency, not too thick or thin. I decided to purchase two pieces of the salted caramel as a sweet treat this evening.

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!

Really cute spot at Pike Place Market next to Old Stove Brewing. The drinking chocolate was good…read morebut was more similar to a hot chocolate. Looking forward to trying the chocolate chip cookie that the staff talked us into buying, it looks super good. They have a few tables and a section with unique things to buy.

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!

I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

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!!!

I stopped in this chocolate shop when recently in Seattle. First and foremost, the girl working…read morethere was so friendly! I'm not from out of town, but I listened to her talk to all of the people coming in from different parts of the country and even different parts of the world. She was so friendly, welcoming, and eager to hear their stories. Top notch customer service! Onto the chocolate! It was delicious! I bought a couple of treats for my daughter's stocking this Christmas and a little candy for myself, but I should have bought more. Haha. Also, they have coffee drinks, which I also should have partaken in!