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    4.0 (34 reviews)

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    Sutona S.

    Best vegan chocolate ever!!!!! Seriously and tbh I can't believe it's vegan. After every bite I find myself looking at the ingredients lol. The tours are a great time too!!! There's so many random cool facts that you prob don't necessarily need to know but you'll be so happy that you do. 10/10 recommend!

    Here and chocolate tasting like real connoisseurs.
    Lyle M.

    TCHO recently went 100% vegan and they have a factory tour! Make sure you get reservations at least a month in advance, though! My 11-year-old vegan-from-birth son was thrilled to get to try all of the different samples. They even had an incredible seasonal eggnog white chocolate, pumpkin spice chocolate, and toffee "oat milk" chocolate. This is a rare treat for a vegan family; most tours involve some sort of animal cruelty (like come on Jelly Belly Factory- make vegan options already!). There was also a lot of discussion about transparency in practices, what Fair Trade is, and what it means to be a Certified B corporation. Shockingly my son even said his favourite sample were the cacao nibs, instead of the sugary sweet "milk" chocolates. Although the tour was not free like other tours I've been on (15$ per person), you do get a discount on chocolate at the end (you better bet I took advantage). It also comes with a new sturdy chart that my son and I did a little more study on- he's homeschooled so he read the book "The Bitter Side of Sweet" by Tara Sullivan, and we learned a lot about the ethics of chocolate. So... if you live in the Bay Area of CA, check out the TCHO chocolate factory in Berkeley!

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    Lacey T.

    TCHO chocolate is one of my favorites. When I learned I would be making a trip to San Francisco, this was number one on my list of must-do items (honestly, one of the few things I really insisted on). Tours are available only certain days of the week, however as of May they are on hold while the factory is revamped. Fear not, as TCHO expects to offer them again later on this year. Tickets for tours are available on their website, and must be ordered in advance as they sell out. We reserved ours three or four weeks prior and had no problem. You should expect to plan at minimum a week ahead to ensure availability. They only allow for 10 guests (this is a good thing!). The tour is $10 per person, and at the end you use the entry fee toward your purchase of chocolate, so basically it is free (don't try to kid yourself, you're going to buy chocolate). Though we walked, I noticed a few parking spots along the side of the building. We were met at a door along that same street, and brought into a large open room with artwork and photographs involving chocolate, plus a cute seating area, and the chocolate shop off to the side. You are provided with a locker to hold your belongings, along with a disposable lab coat, hair net, and beard net for the guys (Note: There were A LOT of rules about what to wear: closed toe shoes, pants, no jewelry, etc. Just make sure to read the directions prior). We started with a video and introduction to chocolate making. TCHO sources their chocolate direct from the grower, processing of the cacao is performed at the farm, then the resulting cacao liquor is sent to TCHO, and they complete the chocolate, adding inclusions to some bars, and then packaging. This allows farmers to make more money off their crop, and less waste is shipped. Win-win! Next, we toured the factory, which was very loud, and while difficult to hear our guide, it was still interesting. Last, we had the chocolate tasting which, let's be frank, is 92% the reason for doing this tour. We tried several varieties, and even those uninitiated in the joys of finer chocolate were able to taste a difference. Finally, we were released to pick out our goodies, and they have ALL of their bars out to sample in the shop (!!!!!!). Prices were about the same as they are at my local grocery stores and World Market, although they had some quantity specials. They also offer fill-your-own containers, and some special packaging for holidays. A few limited edition bars are only available through their shop or online (as if I needed another reason to stock up). The store is not open to the public, only those who do the tour. You should get one of each flavor, but if you need some direction, my personal favorites are coffee + almond, cinnamon spice, mokaccino, triple berry, coconut crisp, and dark chocolate. I already knew I liked TCHO. Learning more about their philosophy and tasting every single bar they produce made me a true fan. Do not miss out on the opportunity to experience this tour. As a bonus, it is also in a really cool part of Berkeley, and the mile or so walk from our hotel was an excellent way to get a taste of the area. Don't miss that, either.

    Josh M.

    I had an amazing time on the TCHO Chocolate factory tour! Kids loved hearing how chocolate is made and then tasting chocolate, of course. Highly encourage you to check it out.

    Nettie A.

    After being closed for tours for a few years as they moved to a bigger space, TCHO Chocolate factory is open again for tours. The facility is gorgeous DVD the tour was fantastic. The guide Catherine is energetic, knowledgeable and passionate. I should also mention she is patient! We are chocolate nerds and asked so many questions . With so much great chocolate made in the Bay Area, I was giving up on TCHO but the tour converted me back to the brand. Catherine presents the info about production of chocolate (very laborious process with many steps and the need for attention to detail and taste) in an easy to follow and informative lecture. We had a blast! So happy we took the time to get over to Emeryville and see the new digs. If you are interested in chocolate, this is not to be missed.

    Ryan K.

    Great chocolate made by good people. I love the bar they make for Blue Bottle Coffee that has their coffee in it. They take chocolate seriously and have opened my eyes to a diverse world of chocolate flavors.

    One of the best American chocolate brands in our opinion. If you see this on store shelves, try one. You'll be a believer. The Mokaccino bar was produced in collaboration with Blue Bottle Coffee and a single square of this bar is so satisfying because of a really nice balance of coffee and decadent chocolate. The flavors linger on the palate long after you've savored one portion. The Toffee and Sea Salt has a lovely texture from grains of sea salt that compliment the buttery toffee and caramel taste. It is sheerly addicting. The confections are made from Fair Trade and Organic ingredients. We are fans of TCHO at first bite.

    From factory tour market :) Lovely chocolates

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    Love TCHO chocolate! Very good dark chocolate options. Tried various flavors. Better than other competitors.

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    The Berkeley address is the corporate offices. Not tours, not tastings, no access. Bummer as hubby and I were looking for a special treat.

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    Love their blue bottle chocolate. I bought more than twenty for me and my friends. Wanna try their other flavors too.

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    Totally stumbled upon this place by accident, and what a serendipitous find! We saw that they had…read morethe viral Dubai chocolates (this was back in October). For those who don't know what the Dubai chocolates are, they are milk chocolates filled with shredded phyllo dough and pistachio cream. My first impression was whether or not I had walked into an art gallery or a confectionary shop. Uh...turns out both! According to their website, the owner and her partner were originally artists prior to becoming chocolatiers. This place just screams creativity and their chocolates are ethically-sourced and almost too pretty to eat. They even have a backroom gallery to showcase local artists' confectionary-inspired works. We couldn't find the Dubai chocolates, but one of the employees approached us and asked if we needed any assistance. Turns out they were in the back and they had just received a shipment! The Dubai chocolates were nutty, crunchy, flaky, and velvety all in one! Pricey, but worth trying. Also, might I just take a moment to say I absolutely adore the shop's name! It almost looks like "XO Chocolate" as in kisses and hugs, bu also reminded me of the language of the ancient Latin American civilizations and - fun fact - Xocolatl (you see the play on words?) means chocolate (literally means "bitter water") back when they would mix purely cocoa and water as a drink. If I'm not mistaken, this business is Latina-owned, so perhaps that was intention? So clever and, either way, kudos to them!

    Came here after a big meal. Wanted to get something sweet and happed upon Xocolate & confections…read more My family and I were amazed. Packed inside this small space was an amazing array of candies. Felt like museum; candy store and art gallery mixed into one. Amazing displays. Great local sweets. Friendly staff. We spent more time than we expected. And to be honest, we probably could have spent more. Delightful place to explore and indulge in your sweet tooth.

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    As someone who's picky about chocolate desserts, I really enjoyed this stop…read more The hot chocolate had a deeper cacao flavor than most places, and I liked that it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. It felt much more balanced and grown-up than the usual sugary version. The pastry I tried was also nicely done.. rich, layered, and satisfying without being too much. What stood out most to me, though, was the whole atmosphere. It feels part café, part chocolate boutique, part tasting experience. Even just browsing the bars and beautifully packaged products was fun. A really nice place if you enjoy thoughtful desserts and want something that feels a little more elevated than a typical coffee-and-pastry stop.

    While I appreciate fine chocolate, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to top-tier craft chocolate. I…read morejust know Dandelion by their lofty reputation and that it rests on their approach, a pure mix of cocoa beans and sugar without the need of extra cocoa butter. Last year I saw how insanely popular their Tokyo store was, so I finally tried this cafe for the first time because it was unusually empty as I was passing by. I had no idea what to order because the menu wasn't conspicuous to virginal visitors. Only later did I notice the drink menu on the left wall. The openly exposed desserts are what really caught my eye first. I decided to order the $6.75 Frozen Hot Chocolate because it frankly reminded me of the decadent monstrosities at the legendary Serendipity 3 in Manhattan's Midtown East (Photo 8). It was similar but not nearly as huge of pricy. I liked it a lot though with a generous dollop of whipped cream, it was more a mid-afternoon dessert. That should've been enough, but the confections on display were too inviting. Filled with 70% Takyikrom and Ghana chocolate ganache, the $8 Apple Donut was freckled with candied apple bits and tossed in spiced sugar (Photo 9). Delightfully decadent. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...definitely in a class by itself AMBIANCE - 4 stars..,I sat at the solitary counter that provided a view of their prep area SERVICE - 4 stars...they appear to work efficiently together TOTAL - 5 stars...when you feel deserving of the decadence RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8atEsCvE8x

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