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    Ashley C.

    We always passed by this place whenever we are at the Palladio, but I was never interested since it says it's a wine bar. Then I saw someone who mentioned they had coffee there a while back, so we stopped in today after watching a movie. The coffee menu looked very simple, understandably since everything advertised around the store was for their wine and wine/chocolate flights. So we just picked the Silk Mocha and Silk Latte. When we ordered them, the lady just said "you mean a latte?" I guess so since that's the only latte on the menu and it says Silk Latte, so yeah sure if that's what your normal latte is. I didn't like the attitude but maybe she didn't mean to come across that way. Both of the workers weren't exactly friendly and smiling but did thank us at least. The Silk Mocha was definitely the winner of the two. When she handed me the drink she said something about it having housemade chocolate syrup I think, but couldn't understand her since she trailed off. It was a very good mocha though! The Silk latte was not so great. It tasted mainly like steamed milk and barely coffee flavor. They do have lots of chocolate goods in different types and flavors so it would be a nice place to buy a creative chocolate gift. Overall the mocha was good but I would not come out of my way for it. It's the only coffee in this shopping center though so I wouldn't mind getting it again if I needed one.

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    Christine L.

    The is the spot for wine and chocolate lovers! Your tongue will Thank You! I had the top flight and everything on the tray goes perfectly with each other. The wines on this flight were deliciously delightful and the chocolates were perfect pairings. It was like a different experience with each sip and bites. Your palate will be dancing with butterflies in a field of flowers. Just like that! I can't wait to come back and try some other chocolates and pairings. This spot was definitely worth the money and time. And you can sit outside on their nicely prepared tables and people watch. Great way to spend a splendid afternoon.

    Hot Chocolate
    Doc P.

    Was on the hunt for some hot chocolate and found this place. The staff here is really nice. Let us try samples of chocolate and they were so silky smooth and delicious! Love all the Christmas decorations, so festive inside. Got a hot chocolate with whipped cream and salted caramel sprinkles. Visually looked great and tasted wonderful too! Just what I was looking for on a cold evening.

    Premium bubbles flight
    Mike R.

    Pretty much the best chocolate ever and as a bonus you get to eat it with wine - is this even real life!? Beautiful outdoor patio seating as well as indoor seating available. Premier bubbles flight was my favorite with a solid variety of wines and chocolates. This is a must visit if you enjoy either chocolate or wine!

    Kamal T.

    Craving some chocolate while you are shopping around the Palladio in Folsom? This is the spot. Right by the movie theatre, you can't miss it. I have a sweet tooth and love coming here. Most of the time they have samples. The chocolate bars and many more selection of flavors are so good and the chocolate wine was really tasty! Give it a try :)

    Six pack of self-selected chocolates
    Corey N.

    Class and quality! Been here a few years ago and again today. Great staff support as I perused the many choices. Patient as I picked the plum options. Smooth chocolates, all with special flavors. Kate was take. To create a special Morse. Yes, these are not inexpensive. But the quality is worth it. I don't drink alcohol so cannot speak to those offerings. But they do offer pairing of drinks with chocolates. What a great and unique aspect above other chocolate stores or bars.

    10.19.19 chocolate sampling
    May A.

    Best chocolate! I didn't come here for the wine pairing since I had my teen with me. Instead we had gelatos and sampled a few treats. Today's sampling were Cookies & Cream and Baby Bleu. Most would have an idea of the Cookies & Cream flavor but Baby Blue is bleu cheese, toasted pecans, dark chocolate silk. How should I describe the chocolates... silky and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. They were silky soft, not too sweet, flavorful with a luxurious texture. We bought a bag of Dark Hazelnut Silk Bites ($6) and am savoring the taste right now as I compose my review. The gelatos are delicious! Daughter had the cherry and I had the cookies & cream. The shop is located next to Buckhorn BBQ at the Palladio. We often pass by it when shopping at the Palladio but this was the first time we actually stepped inside to look. The employee who was assisting us was very nice and ever so patient answering our questions. They make all their own confections right here in Folsom and they also have gluten free and vegan options. Review #1561

    Hot chocolate
    Ravida S.

    Great customer service! The chocolate is amazing here! outside place really nice and place inside is really pretty ! will be back

    Alex L.

    This is written during COVID when there are far fewer pleasures to look forward to in life. Thankfully, chocolate is still one of them, and there is no better place to satisfy your chocolate cravings during a pandemic (or anytime) than the locally-owned Chocolate Architect in the Palladio. It's an adorable little shop that had done a great job of adapting to the times., offering both takeout and delivery. I was walking through the area and stopped in on a whim - and I'm sure glad I did! They have a number of expertly-crafted chocolates for sale, but I'm a simple man whose favorite is usually just chocolate dipped strawberries. Everything from the rich chocolate to the sweet, perfectly ripe strawberries was divine. As if that weren't enough, they have wine and beer pairings and a number of great gifts for any occasion. Definitely worth checking out if you are anywhere in the Sacramento area and really enjoy some good chocolate!

    Nielet D.

    This place not only serves some amazing artisan chocolate but also incredible experience. The owners Dave and Becky are awesome. They took time to explain us their available selections and offered a sample of chocolate wine pairing. About the chocolate- It's silky and rich tasting. Definitely check it out.

    Mia was so knowledgeable about wine and chocolate. She was an extremely attentive host and suggested amazing pairings.

    Great location
    Janet M.

    Wow the chocolate is delicious and it is divine with a wine pairing. What a great place to relax and enjoy my two favorite loves in life. The shop is clean, organized and the counter person was extremely nice. We tasted the chili chocolate and chocolate mint. Wow The chili chocolate was pretty awesome and had a divine chocolatey, silky taste with a bite of chili at the end. The chocolate has a smooth texture and melts in your mouth. They offer a tray for $18.00 that consist of four wine tasting with four pieces of chocolate. The trays featured Red wine, white wine, Rose wine and champagne tray paired with four chocolates...They also have beer pairings and gift bags to go....How fun is that!!! They have a inside area to sit as well as outdoor seating. This place is definitely on my list to visit when I am in Folsom.

    a variety of desserts on a table
    Krisstal T.

    Always a good time and yummy chocolate silk! Not fudge! The pairings are great. Peach crown is my fav. The service is great very attentive.

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    They still exist and OMG such good European style chocolate. So happy they are at Rombauer for wine pairings.

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    Great staff and friendly service, always have samples and lots of options! My favorite is the butter beer silk!

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    Thank you..! Stephanie

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    Great outdoor seating, dog friendly. Delicious wine and chocolate pairings and champagne and chocolate flights!

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    Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

    Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

    4.7
    (53 reviews)
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    This was my first time here and WOW the ambiance as I stepped in completely blew me away! The…read morelocation of the Folsom store is in the Broadstone shopping center across from the Bel Air grocery store. Their hours vary but during the week they are open until 8pm. I love the pretty in pink theme. I didn't know what to try but the great staff walked me through all the offerings. They have macarons, fresh made cakes, espresso bar, hot chocolate bar, macaron ice cream. I had to try the Tiramisu ice cream and it was so delicious and full of flavor. I took home 6 cookies which were a variety and told her to pick what she thinks would be best because I had a hard time choosing myself. I sat down at the tables and relaxed while I enjoyed my ice cream. This place is over the TOP beautiful inside and their quality truly shows in their staff service, environment and quality of taste of sweets! I already raves about it to my sister and a friend and now we can't wait to return for a coffee date and try more!

    I stopped in with my eldest to pick up dessert after our family ate at West Coast Sourdough, also…read morelocated in the center! I love their pink theme! She ordered a Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae w/ Chocolate Soft Serve and I ordered 2 Carrot Pecan Cake Slices for my husband and I. My eldest said her sundae was very good! One of the BEST carrot cakes I've ever had! This family owned business started in 2007. They're known for their award wining hot chocolate and handcrafted chocolates! High quality, local ingredients you can taste! Sweet staff! Their first location is located in Sacramento! Pricy, but worth the splurge and we'd return! SYOY! :D

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    Julian's Patisserie and Cafe

    Julian's Patisserie and Cafe

    4.6
    (957 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Julian's was such a pleasant surprise. We stopped in for breakfast and ordered the breakfast wrap,…read morebacon, egg & cheese croissant, Nutella crepe, and avocado toast. The service was fantastic from start to finish. We had the chance to chat with Julian himself along with a couple other staff members, and everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The stars of the meal were definitely the breakfast wrap and the bacon, egg & cheese croissant. The breakfast wrap had the perfect balance of scrambled eggs, bacon, seasoned potatoes, avocado, and cheddar cheese. Everything worked together without any one ingredient overpowering the others, and the salsa on the side was a great addition. Honestly, it's one of the best breakfast burritos/wraps I've had. And the croissant... wow. It was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the croissant was light, flaky, and buttery, and every bite was packed with flavor. The Nutella crepe was also very good. The crepe itself was perfectly made, though there was a little more Nutella than I personally prefer. Next time I'll probably ask for less, but that's purely a matter of taste. The avocado toast was the only item that didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was good, but the honey flavor dominated the dish and drowned out some of the other ingredients. I'd love to taste a little more balance there. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality made for a great breakfast. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be dreaming about that croissant until then.

    Great food and service What more could I want?…read moreTheir crepes are all good and they do a great salad

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    Crack'd Toffee Company

    Crack'd Toffee Company

    4.8
    (12 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Move over Mrs See's...there's a new Toffee in Town If you've…read morenever tasted Crack'd before, you are in for a delectable treat. This toffee melts in your mouth and your mouth BEGS for yet another piece. Truth is, Co-Founder Cherlene would bring us this delicious confection to work and we became "hooked". It was always a happy day in the neighborhood when she would make a special batch for us work folk. Trust me when I say that this is the absolute best toffee on this planet. Try it for yourself and you will agree...you will also be "hooked" like the rest of us. Crack'd Toffee...get some today

    I have a love hate relationship with Toffee. I love it. I hate that I am powerless against it and…read moreNo 12 step program nor ECT will cure me of my addiction to it. In the case of Crack'd its much much worse. The toffee is otherworldly and its impossible to put down. I only have experience with the Original Toffee. Its buttery crunchy taste with a slight smokiness and vanilla undertones is among the best I have tasted. The almonds help cut the sweetness and add a needed savor componenet to the whole affair. Its coupled with the semi sweet chocolate which for my palate is perfect. Full on milk chocolate would be too overwhelming IMHO. Its a small family run local business and has excellent customer service. They can be found locally at several grocery stores or at fairs and the like. Better yet they have a website that allows for super easy ordering. I'm not in the habit of making requests in reviews but I for one would love to see: Toffee with just the almonds Toffee with pistachios and lastly I throw down the gauntlet with some Honeycomb toffee!

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    Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

    Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

    4.5
    (410 reviews)
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    The best ice cream and customer service. Brynne did a fabulous job helping us out. Lemon bar is my…read morefavorite.

    We drop by Handel's ice cream every once a while, but our last visit was for Father's day as I told…read moremy husband I would treat him to any ice cream he wanted, and he picked Handel's. When we arrived, the line was long. It was all the way to the street but we figured, whelp we have nothing going on, might as well join the party! To our surprise, the line moved fast, it did give us enough time to debate what we wanted. I opted for the Salty Caramel Truffle waffle scoop, while my husband opted for 4 favor sampler with Banana cream pie, Pistachio, Monkey Business and Sticky fingers. We liked all of them, but we definiely agree the ice ceam flavors are heavier here, likely taliored to a younger audience. As I get older, I find myself opting for simple flavors like Stracciatella instead of my old favorite of chocolate brownie. So while I enjoyed my Salty Caramel Truffle, the saltyness and the generous amount of caramel truffles were a bit too much for me. The portion was very generous and that didn't help the overwhelming flavor bomb. My husband mentioned that he enjoyed the banana cream pie and pistachio flavors more than the more complicated ones. Overall, we like Handel's and always appreciate the various options and the friendly service. Next time we plan to share a four scoop sample and opt for simple flavors.

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