Highly recommend the standard. Perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Peaceful ambiance with lovely…read moretunes. Served with a smile! Will be back.

love a good hot chocolate and was interested in how this business would do after seeing all the…read morereviews and highlights they had. Upon our arrival, I liked the cute setup that they had to offer from the different areas within the shop and the pieces of chocolate history all throughout. So I didn't realize that, coming here, all that was served was versions of dark chocolate hot chocolate, so I was a little bummed, as I love milk chocolate but was still hoping for a sweeter taste, as I chose the lowest percentage of dark chocolate. During our time, we talked a bit to the owner, who was very sweet, and had a chance to learn more about the process and some of the products offered, which is nice to have an insight into their world. Of course, I recognize that this is a small business, and it seemed to be just the owner there, but 3 hot chocolates totaling more than $30 were really a lot more than I would've liked to pay, so I hoped it would be worth it. When we received it after a good minute, though it was just the owner working, so understandable, the hot chocolate was fine, on the smaller side, but thankfully, I ordered it with whipped cream, as it made it a little sweeter.

Wildly popular bakery/patisserie located in Pasadena. This place got on my radar cause I saw that…read morethey were one of the best croissants/chocolate croissants in the Los Angeles area. I was in the area and wanted something light for breakfast and remembered that I've been wanting to come here. Parking was pretty easy to find on the street since it was early in the day. The line was almost out the door when I got there, but relatively short from what I've heard. Plus it moved pretty quickly. The people here were friendly and the space had an artsy vibe to it. Of course, I had to get the chocolate croissant and I also ordered a coffee to go with it. It was buttery, flaky, and had a good amount of chocolate. Definitely a gem of a place located in Pasadena. Would love to come back and try some more of their goods.

The pastries here are good! My colleagues enjoy the matcha as well…read more The service is interesting... they are a bit loud sometimes. There are some girls who chat across the counter from each other about their weekend and screaming laughing which can be a bit distracting. Depending on the day they give a sort of unwelcoming vibe when you're ordering at the register but nothing insane

CHOCOLATE EROTICA!! I have heard stories of chocolate being…read morean aphrodisiac - been around for many years and never had an, " otherworldly experience," till today!! OMG. What just happened? LOL. Took a bite: chocolate taste, a creamy, bittersweet orangy taste - I'm drooling, my head swirls, ( what In the world!). Heaven on earth ! Over the years I have commented, posted, opinionated, etc. Never, have I EVER tasted chocolate, with this combo, to taste this way. I've had SwissChoco, Italian, Mexican; this, MILLA, is the, "shuzzz." ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! I fell upon MILLA - was driving the street, not freeway. Passed this blk bldg, took a snapshot, hoping it was legible. It was. Returned to CC, parking was a challenge, entered store, made purchases but did not open my boxes for two weeks! LADIES AND GENTS!! Milla is INCREDIBLE! Best find for 2024 - find it, buy, sit, taste - OoooooLaLa. MILLA ROCKS! So happy to leave this comment. All the best to MILLA CHOCOLATE. Culver City VeniceBlvd

Stumbled upon this hidden gem behind downtown Culver on Venice -- and what a find! Milla Chocolates…read moreis a beautiful little shop offering artisanal bonbons, chocolate drinks, and other sweet treats. I ordered a black sesame chocolate drink with two bonbons: pistachio and yuzu caramel. My kid devoured the pistachio in one bite, but the yuzu caramel was absolutely divine -- rich dark chocolate balanced perfectly with fragrant, real yuzu flavor. The drink was definitely too sweet for my taste though. Needed to take home and add milk into it and actually turned it into two drinks. They also have gorgeous gift boxes, customizable assortments, and prepackaged goodies -- perfect for gifting or indulging yourself. Service was amazing. The barista was super friendly. My paper bag with my take away lunch ripped in their store and she offered a beautiful bag without me even asking. She was patient in explaining their menu and helped me picked out Chocolates that my kids would love. Warm, welcoming, and refined -- this spot is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth in Culver City.

Beautiful store and chocolates! Everything is delicious but my absolute favorite is the Dubai…read moremochi. It was perfectly sweet, chewy and plenty of filling. Nana will take great care of you. They also do customize orders. Overall, I recommend this place :)

I have a guilty feeling of pity while writing this, but I'm a huge chocolate lover - meaning I've…read morepretty much gone to all the chocolatiers where I live (there are a lot) and usually try to go to a popular chocolate place whenever I take a trip. TAWDI appeared highly rated, but it was also basically the only choice. Walking in to Mickey Mouse greeting you, it's a very homely, organized, and oddly empty shop with some Middle Eastern influence. They are big on marketing for their Dubai chocolate offerings, which I did try. The lady who helped was very kind, offering us each a sample by the chocolate type we liked. As she explained how they make chocolate in the back daily, I had to inquire about popular selections and what some flavors were. Basically, they seem to focus on Dubai chocolates and have some imported goods from Lebanon. While I trust that they make chocolates daily, I have to question how much, what flavors, and what is being turned over, because the sample I ate and the chocolates I opened up later certainly had obvious chocolate bloom, and yes they were stored at an appropriate temperature and eaten on the same day. At the price these pieces were, they certainly shouldn't have chocolate bloom nor taste like old chocolate. The filling of their Dubai bar was nice, crunchy, and moist, but the exterior chocolate shell didn't really have a taste. I am fine with paying a premium for premium-tasting chocolate and often do it, but I would have preferred eating grocery store chocolate, honestly. I'm not sure what others are tasting or whether people reviewing TAWDI are actually into chocolate, but I was disappointed when I didn't enjoy these.

A worker name Aqua was so very helpful. Knew her product and had me purchase a lot of chocolate,…read moregreat saleswoman

The Laderach swiss chocolate companies have been slowly making their way into some of the higher…read moreend malls. We are really glad, since we find this chocolate to be one of the best. My friend and I always make a point to stop and buy one of their baskets. The employees at the Glendale Galleria were really nice and we got to talk a little bit about the Godiva stores closing and then Laderach moving in. We bought two of the chocolate mixed bags which are like bark chocolates. You get dark, white, milk chocolate, nuts, etc. Every single piece is awesome and filling. They are a bit pricey, but, they are so worth it. Approximately $45 per bag which is around 11.5 ounces....i believe. They have so many different types as well. Great chocolate. Great store. If you make it out to Glendale Galleria be sure to stop by and try their free samples.

Artelice Patisserie is my favorite dessert shop of all time. The best desserts to get here are the…read moretropical mango and the pistache. I've tried venturing out to try their other stuff, and it's all delicious, but I keep coming back for the mango and pistachio. I like how each pastry you purchase you also get a free macaron. Each dessert is very well executed, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. And I'm happy to say, they're perfectly sweet, but not too sweet!

I have been on this pastry journey for 6 months trying to find these fruit like pastries. I told my…read moredaughter when I was coming to L.A. to find the best place near her place. She took me here. The place was very clean and tidy with a lot of different types of sweet treats. I was there for one thing only. I did ask the gal working if they were made that day and she said yes. We ordered a raspberry, an orange, a coffee bean and the popular mango. This was my 2nd time trying these and our hopes were high BUT the raspberry was just awful the filling was strange and it had just raspberry jam inside,I dint eat it. The mango was okay so we shared that. The coffee bean was just awful as well so we didn't finish that either. The orange was the best of the group but overall just a disappointing experience once again because these are not cheap. I'm starting to think I might just have to give up my journey to find these although there are some places in Vegas that look promising. I don't think Reno has any bakeries that make these. They look so beautiful but the taste is a let down.

My daughter absolutely loves this chocolate bash! My first time stepping in the store today, was a…read morepretty awesome experience. I ordered six chocolate dipped strawberries. Everything in their counter looked delicious. The customer service was amazing. I had a lot of questions. She took her time to answer them all! In the way of ambience, it's a small place in a strip mall. Parking can be a little tricky, but not too bad. My daughter enjoyed her six strawberries, and to a super delicious surprise, the young lady who helped me put in a chocolate covered Oreo. I am a fan, because she went the extra mile to make my daughter feel special.

Great service and explanation. Very nice decor inside. Good amount of options…read more Mini pancakes were 4.99 for 10, but chocolate drizzle was 4.99. Seems like the structuring for toppings was a little too outrageous. I'd come back because it was delicious, but a flat rate for mini pancakes and toppings should be implemented. Again, great service nice staff and good options.

Wow! Where do I begin? These rare Brazilian delicacies are delicious and adorable. They make for…read moregreat gifts to friends and family. I purchased two boxes last week, one as a gift and the other I kept for myself. I'm so glad I did! I definitely will be buying in bulk this Christmas season.

The most beautiful chocolate box I have ever purchased! My valentine couldn't stop obsessing over…read morehow cute this gift was! Not only are these chocolates a good gift, but they are also for charity. Every chocolate that is sold, feeds a meal for a homeless person in Sao Paulo. The prices are unreal, for a box of 29 of these handmade sweets costs only $32. I would have expected anywhere from double to triple the cost here in LA. Also, the young lady operating Brigadier Sweets was very sweet(no pun intended) and informative. She described in detail over the phone every item they sold and updated me on when the chocolates would be ready for pick up. I do recommend these chocolates and will be buying many more in the future!

Jeffrey "Jersey boy" is a master chocolatier! He knows the shop inside and out and was able to…read moresweet talk us into so many bites we never expected we would love. As we were walking out, he even teased us with the prospect of an in house milkshake for a warm day. We chose his signature double espresso mocha shake made from scratch, which was the perfect treat to round out our experience. Try everything!

This chocolate is top tier. Exclusivity is my thing and this is where it lives. Rich but not too…read morerich. Did someone say Cherries in Grappa?....I think today's V-day. I am a white chocolate connoisseur which led me there but the Champagne Truffles were my favorite. Ask for Jeff