I cannot express how much I love Taste. I've been a customer at Taste for years, and I have loved how it has grown over time. The staff are incredibly sweet, and I've been able to make friends from the store over the years. The tastings are a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I've done everything from a mini tasting to a holiday tasting, and they have all been a great experience. It was so interesting learning how to taste higher quality chocolate in a way where you notice all the details: flavor notes,texture, mouthfeel, etc... I would recommend doing a tasting for a really fun date night. Their food menu is delicious as well. I will say that my favorite thing to do at taste is the afternoon tea. It just feels like such a luxurious experience with all kinds of food options. I highly recommend it for a get together or Mother's Day, etc... It is a small business and they make the food to order, so I do not recommend coming to Taste if you're in a hurry. It is absolutely worth coming in to savor though. They have their own chocolate factory next door where they make their own chocolate from bean to bar. I highly recommend doing a factory tour if you ever have the chance. My personal favorite Taste bar is the chai chocolate bar. I can't rave about Taste enough and I hope you get the chance to check them out if you haven't already. read more

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I'm trying to figure out how I haven't written a review for this place yet... not gonna lie, I'm here once every other week, which is saying a lot considering I live in Salt Lake. I can't speak for everything, but I keep coming back for the Frozen Hot Chocolate beverage and the chocolate mousse. What can I say... I'm legit in love. I chose this treat over all others and pay a little over $8 for them both every time. What can I say... they have great taste. read more

Taste117 - Iced Chocolate - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

I'm giving you five stars simply because you're closed on Sundays Not many businesses would do that so thank you for setting a good example read more

Fantastic service and food. Its interior is as beautiful as the good. Meticulously done and tastes so good! Legit sipping chocolate! I haven't had any this good since I went to spain! read more

3.5. I went to afternoon tea with friends. The food items were mixed as far as quality; a couple were very good, most were average. The best items were the scones (although why serve them with mascarpone instead of clotted cream?) and the chocolate drinks. The iced chocolate, hot chocolate, and sipping chocolate were all fabulous. We agreed we'd go back for scones and chocolate. read more

Feel like I can't give an accurate review because I haven't tried their chocolate, but checking in to say that the Croque Monsieur (fancy ham and cheese sandwich) is delish. Will definitely come back for "afternoon tea" sometime. Love the French feel, and love that this is in downtown Provo! read more

We came to Taste for a fun post-Valentine date: afternoon tea. They had a great selection of fun drinks and teas to choose from and then a three tiered tray of delicious sandwiches, scones and treats to share. It was a delightful experience and such a fun way to celebrate! We will definitely go again. read more

Taste117 - Afternoon tea spread - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

I am so glad to have found this gem the only night I was in town! I was staying at the Marriot in Provo passing through town for my west coast road trip with my family. I came here with my young teenage sisters in search of ice cream after taking a stroll down University Ave. Their first impression stepping in was, "are you sure we are supposed to be here? It looks like a wine bar." It was a Friday night and Taste was having a rowdy tasting event on the main floor. I proceeded to order 3 of the vanilla sundaes at the bar and convinced my sisters to stay and do a chocolate and vinegar tasting even though they thought it would be boring and too adult-like. Well a sundae and a few chocolate pieces later, this whole experience has completely changed their view on food. It really is like a fancy wine and cheese bar except they are serving chocolate and gourmet condiments. We ended up buying a few chocolate bars to take home as souvenirs from our vacations. I ended up spending something like $70 for the three of us but it was a great once in a life-time experience! I felt like I stepped into another world. As we were leaving, my sisters told me they can't go back to eating Hershey's anymore or even the fancy Lindor truffles. I really like that this place is fun for all ages. I love gourmet food and drinks (like cocktails) but never thought I could share a food tasting experience with my younger sisters with an age gap of 10+ years! My 13 and 14 year old sisters thoroughly enjoyed the sights and tastes and the classiness of the whole place. Thanks Taste! If i'm back in Utah, I will definitely hit you up again and refer all my friends to you! read more

Wow is the only way to describe taste. They probably have half if not all of my paychecks Everytime i go. What haven't I had that isn't incredibly delicious is a better question. Have taken several people here on dates for their mini tasting sessions (probably one of the best date ideas EVER) come and learn about chocolate at a nice bar that serves chocolate from all over the world. Their sandwiches, desserts and salads all also taste amazing. Favorite sandwich is definitely the Spanakopita or the Croque Monsieur. Their dog dressing used on their salads is also amazing and adds a new dimension of flavor to their salads. I 100% recommend their drinking vinegars. Whether you use them for full cup drinks, dry shots, or to cook with they are incredibly tasting, tarting and give a great taste to anything you make with it. read more

So delicious! We are visiting from out of town and happened to walk by after dinner and saw they have chocolate. I was stuffed but always have room for chocolate desserts. Tried the molten chocolate cake with ice cream and Hunter, the super cute girl helping us let me try several of their vinegars. Had never tried pulp vinegar or fruity vinegar, but they were so yummy! Hunter was so sweet and welcoming and made the experience even better. Next time we are in Provo we will be back. The ambiance here is great, too! read more

Love everything here including the vibes and environment!!! Thanks for such an amazing experience right here in our backyard! I tell everyone about Taste! read more

A delightful place for a chocolate tasting, dessert, hot chocolate/tea, or a luxurious chocolate bar. We did the mini tasting, which lasted about 15 minutes and allowed us to try several chocolates (about 5), plus several flavored vinegars. We loved every chocolate we tasted. They carry very high end chocolate from countries including England, Italy, and Hungary, plus their own in house chocolate and another brand made in SLC. Expect to pay around $10 if you want to purchase a bar to take home. The desserts looked amazing, especially the ice cream sundae topped with a vinegar, olive oil, and strawberries. Drool! read more

I love this place. Tasty gourmet chocolate but their other menu items are tasty, too. They're always good for something out of the ordinary.

Man this place is cool. So refined. I came here in any shirt and jeans, and instantly realized this place was a lot classier than I thought. Grant, the guy who helped me sample things was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. He helped me understand exactly how to taste and sample chocolate, and explained what to "look" for while savoring the chocolate. The chocolates are incredible! Seriously! So classy. They have chocolates from all around the world. Some from France, stuff from Italy, Brazil, and I think that's just the tip of the iceberg. I didn't get to try everything because it probably would've taken me hours. I ended up buying the bacon and chocolate bar. I never would have guessed to put those two together, but it is so good. I'll be sure to make a trip back to this place soon. I want to be able to try everything they have. read more

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Did a chocolate tasting at Taste 117 for my birthday.So fun and delicious! I love chocolate, especially when its dark.This is their specialty. They highlight flavors and chocolate from Utah. definitely going to use these as gifts. loved it! read more

Had high tea with my sister today and it was lovely. The place offers many different experiences and I'll be back to try them. We dressed up but not everyone there will be coming for high tea. The food was great but the last course had a few items that I wish were different. I don't care for cheesecake or gingerbread cake. I'll definitely be back though as I believe the items will change seasonally. I had the chocolate mint tea and it tasted fresh. All of their teas are herbal except for the black tea. I'm looking forward to returning next time I'm in town. Make sure to look at their nice selection of chocolates. I chose a few to take home to my family. The attendants were friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Definitely a little pricy, but absolutely worth it. The pastries were delicious as well as the rich hot chocolate. The atmosphere of the place was extremely pleasant and the service was great. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Taste117 - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

You have to have Phil Davis give you a tasting seminar of the various chocolates and vinegars. He has such an expertise and passion for great tastes- you will never look at these foods the same again. Going to Taste isn't a meal, it's an experience! My favorite of the chocolates is the Melissa Criollo Francois Pralus 45% read more

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This place is incredible. Such a mood and basically everything on the menu is incredible. The taste ice cream is a must get. It has vinegar and olive oil and strawberries in it but it's actually the best thing I've ever eaten. read more

Such a beautiful place to eat! You can tell that they put thought into what they serve and sell. Everything there is so delicious and high quality. Every time I have gone, the staff has been so friendly! read more

Before you read my review, you should know this about me: 1. I'm a southern Californian born in Taiwan. 2. I've lived in north Orange County all my life minus the four years I spent in UT for college. 3. I love to eat, and refuse to eat anything I don't think taste good. REFUSE. 4. I don't mind spending money to eat well. 5. My parents owned two sandwich shops while I was growing up. I worked there as a kid, through college and beyond, so I'm a big fan of mom and pop shops. I really, REALLY wanted to like it here. It was recommended by a missionary whose friend's uncle was the creative brain of this establishment. We came here to celebrate our SIL's 39th birthday. Parking in downtown Provo, especially during construction, which it is currently under (March 2018), is HORRENDOUS. If you could somehow WALK to downtown Provo, you'll thank me for the suggestion. There is public parking for free, but it wasn't readily available. In fact, I was SHOCKED we were able to get a parking space. Where everything fell apart... 1. We were greeted at the door warmly. We have 4 adults, 1 teenager, and 2 young boys ages 8 and 9. I didn't think the boys wanted to do the chocolate tasting (total waste of time for them), so I told the waitress that we'd like to look at a menu but we are interested in the chocolate tasting. 2. I went to use the bathroom and when I returned, the same waitress with pink hair came to us and said she is almost done putting together the plates for the tasting, and was wondering if we wanted to try the vinegar as part of the tasting since we have two children in the crowd. So imagine my surprise. Because after we sat for awhile, we thought it might be better for the three kids to do a dish while the adults do the tasting, but this young lady took it upon herself to just start prepping. 3. Annoyed, I thought it wasn't worth the time to correct her, so I said, "If the two boys can get an extra bar instead of the vinegar, that would be great. But the rest of us would love to try the vinegar portion." 4. Imagine my surprise AGAIN when all of us were presented with NO VINEGARS. The chocolate tasting was only $8. Not a horrid price, but I'm not sure it was worth it. I highly recommend the chocolate tasting for the following people: A. Couples going out for the very first time and don't want to spend a lot of money on food. Or time together for that matter. The whole thing was maybe 15 minutes. B. Anyone looking at doing something just slightly different in the food aisle while visiting Provo. Why not? C. If you're like us and don't drink alcohol, and want a "tasting experience". ;) I would go back again, provided that we're sans children next time, and it was just me and some adult friends and family hanging out. But for me and my money, it's something I'd experience once and call it quits. I really wanted to try the desserts, but I was so put off the waitress not listening to us TWICE that I'm not sure I want to go back. read more

A wonder of the world and definitely the best food in Utah. We were driving through town on vacation and my wife saw the storefront. We stopped and had one of the best meals and experiences of our lives. The food and drinks had incredible flavor and the decorations were immaculate. Affordable and we even got two desserts for the road from the great staff. Amazing place and experience! read more

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Love, love this little slice of high quality chocolate heaven. Wonderful aromas greet you, inviting decor and delicious chocolate, lunch or dessert options. We enjoy a stroll around Provo and then dessert or sipping chocolate here. Have done two tastings with groups of friends, super fun and interesting. They do cheese tasting now too and fondue and afternoon tea as well. We will be back over and over guaranteed read more

A little bizarre set up. Not very clear whether you have to order at the counter or you sit and someone comes to you. Regardless service was eh. I had the butter pecan cake slice and it was delicious! It wasn't too sweet and the price was reasonable. read more

So, I agree with previous posts, why don't they feature our local--but international hero--Amano Chocolate? I was checking out Amano, too, and it looks like Taste copied Amano's look and feel. The artwork on their chocolate bars copies the artwork done earlier on Amano's brand. Not very sportsmanlike, Taste. read more

Taste117 - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

What a find. Delicious sandwiches. Added molten lava cake as chocolate is their specialty. They do have a mini chocolate tasting which includes info on both chocolate and specialty vinegar. If I could redo I would do that. Loved the atmosphere too read more

My first time at Taste was confusing. I'd seen it open for months but had no real concept of what to expect. Something about chocolate? Anyway, I walked in here on a whim and was ridiculously impressed by their offerings. They have high end chocolate, including their own brand which is made next door, with bars ranging from $6 to $40 and coming chocolate. They also have a variety of olive oils and vinegars. All of which is very cool. But where they excel is in their tastings. They have mini tastings where you can walk in, pay a small fee, and the staff will teach you about chocolate, explain how to tell if it's good or not and have you taste several varieties. It's a mind blowing experience to learn to distinguish between the various types of chocolate, so worth the time. And vinegar, did you know sipping vinegar is a thing? The staff are sweet and not overly pretentious, though you can tell they take their chocolate (and vinegar)seriously. I ended up going back for a full tasting with cheese, which was even more exciting. Olive oils, cheeses, chocolate... They also have non alcoholic wine, which I'll say no more about. It is Utah county. Now, for tips on my overly long review. 1) You can do the mini tastings as a walk in, so if you're in the neighborhood and need a fun activity, try it. 2) The full tasting sells out quickly, so advance reservations are needed. Their website is pretty straight forward. 3) The full tasting seems like a favorite date activity, so be warned. 4) They have food here. Like sandwiches and cake and sipping chocolate. 5) Expect to buy something after the tasting, unless you have way more willpower than I do. read more

Taste117 - Olive oil & sipping vinegar - Round 4 of the tasting - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

What a delightful treat and experience! I went for a tasting of chocolate and vinegars from around the world, and had such a great time! The whole experience does take quite a bit of time, so if you go make sure to plan on that. The chocolate was incredible, but I fell in love with the drinking vinegars! After the tasting I ordered Croque Monsieur, which is an opened faced sandwich made from toasted artisan bread, Italian ham, Swiss gruyere cheese, and Dijon bechamel. Oh my goodness my mouth is watering as I write this! It was so dang good! I bought some Pok Pok ginger vinegar and drizzled it over the sandwich to add an unique but delicious taste! What a fun night! You must go if you are looking for a fun, unique experience. read more

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Okay third time should have been the charm...but again it was amiss. Fifteen minutes for one hot chocolate! I was alone too. I like the chocolate, I wish they lose the attitude and poor customer service! I'll just head to Amano, which I prefer (I wish Art would open a larger venue). The service is anything but warm and it certainly doesn't encourage me to return. What a contrast from Tony Caputo's in Salt Lake that has great chocolate but is also a very welcoming and warm environment and with quick with the service! I unfortunately will not be returning... I really wanted to like the place because it's in my backyard but I can't tolerate poor service and the curt reply after I questioned the staff if one hot chocolate always takes so long. Tip, if you decide to give it a try...ask them that you'll pay after, not before...i would have left but I paid up front. read more

Taste117 - Third time trying this place...a consistent long wait...no one in store-not sure why a hot chocolate takes 15 minutes?!? - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

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5 stars. Why? Because you don't know chocolate until Phil Davis describes it to you. Why? Because he is an amazing man who makes you love life. Why? Because he loves life. Why? Because he knows chocolate. Why? Because he's not you. Now ignore the haters and go have yourself some chocolate that's worth talking about. Take that Hershey Bar, throw it on the ground, stomp it, then take a torch and melt it, so that no one has to suffer anymore. They say if dogs eat chocolate they die. Well that's because they are tired of eating the terrible "chocolate" they get after Halloween. Do yourself a favor, and live the life of a human who enjoys the finer things. (Side note: don't feed dogs chocolate) Recommendation: 1. Everything. (But really, grab yourself some ice cream tasting and the frozen hot chocolate). 2. Everything. read more

This may be a bit unfair as I've never been to a chocolate tasting place, but this place was AMAZING! Atmosphere: The interior is designed to look like an upscale cafe. Service: If you do a tasting (I did a mini tasting), the (not sure what to call them) server gives great advice on how to experience the chocolate fully with visuals, scent, feel, and taste. Food: We had the opportunity to taste 9 different chocolates, 2 different oils, and 3 different drinking vinegars...I loved all chocolates and ended up purchasing 4 of them and one drinking vinegar...I really wanted to buy the lavender infused oil, but I decided to buy it outside as it was cheaper on the demedici.com site. Overall: I'm glad this isn't anywhere near me...I'd go there way too much! read more

Taste drew us in not only because of their great reviews and charming curb appeal along University Ave, but because we wanted to try something new. The aroma of chocolate greets you as warmly as the staff as you walk through the door. The creative Parisian inspired decor is also matched by the soft French music playing in the background. We started our Taste experience by trying the three sandwiches on the menu. While we waited for our sandwiches, we enjoyed listening to the people at the counter who were tasting different chocolates as well as being educated on how each delicious sample was made. The sandwiches served at Taste were absolutely delicious and made fresh to order. The cheeses and meats paired perfectly together along with the fresh breads they use. Each sandwich was served with a perfect little bowl of green salad. What was on the salad was the magic though. The most delicious lemon olive oil with balsamic vinegar drizzle. The best part is that they sell the olive oil and vinegar that they serve. I purchased both and they wrapped it beautifully for me. After we finished our sandwiches, it was time to enjoy Taste's artisan chocolate deserts. We had the Taste ice cream (with strawberries and balsamic drizzle), the molten chocolate cake, the sipping chocolate, and the iced chocolate. Each hand crafted desert was a taste experience in itself. Rich without being overwhelming and just sweet enough to allow you to have more! Taste is a beautiful place for a unique experience and we will be going back for more chocolate tastings. read more

Taste117 - The iced chocolate, molten chocolate cake, Taste ice cream, and sipping chocolate - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

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Hands down the best date in Utah. Foodies (chocolaties?) rejoice! Phil is so passionate about his work here and does an incredible job coaching through your tastings. Where else can you get an experience like that?! Forget bowling and roller skating. Come learn how to broaden your palate in the most delicious way possible! read more

Taste117 - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

Taste brings the incredible world of the world's best chocolate to the Orem area. Went there on a soft opening( when the lights are on)as they arent offically open with regular hours yet. Phil our very own chocolate tasting guide was indescribable, his passion and knowledge of the chocolate world was fascinating and his personality a pure delight. He taught everyone in our group the proper way of tasting chocolate and brought our attention to the different notes we were experiencing. Perfect for a date night, a group of friends or just a solo adventure!!! Love this place :) will be back again! Also the inside is incredible, it's like you are transported to some high end chocolate cafe in Paris. Move over Willy Wonka, Phil Davis is the new Chocolateer in town. read more

Taste117 - The best chocolate in the world! - Specialty Food Near Me - Provo, Utah

This place is amazing. The food is perfect, servers perfect, chocolate perfect, even the aesthetic is perfect. Whether you're looking for lunch, dinner, dessert, or even a perfect place for a date, Taste will not disappoint. I could eat here every day and never get bored. read more

We found TASTE while driving through Provo and stopped in for chocolate. We stayed for a chocolate tasting event hosted by Alexis. We learned a lot about chocolate and brought quite a bit of chocolate back home with us. In addition to chocolate, we learned about vinegars and we were really surprised by how good they tasted. read more

Cute place! Smells delicious. But "sipping chocolate" is meant to be sipped, not spooned out. That was very disappointing. I won't personally be back but it would be a good date night stop for someone who doesn't know what real sipping chocolate is. read more

We scheduled a tasting for our anniversary and did the chocolate, oil and vinegars. You don't get full off these tastings, so get a snack before and then I'll tell you a secret at the end! The tasting was VERY educational and enjoyable. The owner is so passionate about food and ingredients and we loved the presentation. It was so fun to try different varieties and appreciate the ingredients and undertones of each one. The actual restaurant is so beautiful. It has old historic charm with beautiful elegant decor. A very romantic atmosphere. Afterwards we were still hungry so we went up to the bar and ordered the croque monsieur which was absolutely fantastic!! The cheese was delightful over perfectly toasted bread. Then the shining star was the most strange dessert I've ever ordered. Vanilla ice cream with olive oil and vinegar! Before you cringe, you HAVE to try this! It was seriously one of my favorite desserts I've tried in my life. Such a unique flavor of sweet and savory! They don't have a full menu, but the gems they have are delicious!! If you want to impress a date, take them here!!! read more

This place has become one of our favorites for a quick treat. She loves the cacao tea, I love the frozen hot chocolate, and we both love the hot chocolate and biscuits/scones. We buy artisan dark chocolate here as gifts for almost any occasion, and also for ourselves; just because. We toured the factory where they grind the fresh cacao and also attended one of their chocolate tasting events. The server/(chocolate artisan tour guides) are always so accommodating and classy. Tonight we went in a few minutes before close to get some cacao tea to-go, and they offered us a free cup of hot chocolate for the road since we were the only ones there and it was a slow night. It's such a warm and feel-good atmosphere and it makes us feel high-class being there even without spending much. Makes a perfect date. read more

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This place is awesome. We got the Vinaigrette Ice Cream and the Iced Chocolate. Both were unique and delicious. The ambience is fun and reminiscent of a 1930s ice cream parlor. Absolutely recommend that you check it out. read more