Hi. I attended a wine and chocolate tasting event hosted by the International Club in DC. Chocolate house is such a cute place. The staff were very friendly. The back area was where the event was hosted and it's cozy. The parking in the area is limited. read more

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Wonderful Selection!!! Worth the visit!! Excellent for small gifts for family and friends!!!

I sent a box as a gift to my daughter. They were very pretty and wrapped really nice. My daughter said they were good. Most importantly, i had put the wrong shipping address on the order. So, I called and they corrected it AND got them to my daughter. They walked them over right away. She lives in DC. EXCELLENT customer service! read more

A fun activity for our group to do together, we booked a chocolate tasting at the Chocolate House. We were guided through the history of the cacoa plant, how it came to be chocolate, and how it is processed. Our group very much enjoyed the tasting and the interaction with the staff, we kept comparing our notes. It was a great experience and highly recommend for something different! We spent a little time after shopping the chocolate in the shop and walked away with some goodies! read more

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Such a cute little place! The staff is so friendly and the truffles are especially delicious. Go here often for presents and everyone claims to love them. read more

My favorite chocolate shop in DC and my go-to for gifts for lovers of good quality chocolate. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I recently used their website to order a box of truffles to be sent to my mom for her birthday, asking for dark chocolate only and no caramels (which my mom doesn't like). I indicated duplicates would be fine but my mom got 20 different chocolates, all dark, no caramels, and was delighted. They shipped from DC to FL no problem, with a cold pack to keep them fresh, and packed well so everything arrived intact, nicely wrapped, and on time. read more

Great chocolate! Wonderful to have in the neighborhood! Vegan artisanal chocolates too

I cannot say enough about how great this place is. I tend to end up with difficult-to-please girlfriends, but any Valentine's Day/birthday/Christmas/etc that I buy them chocolates from here, I get rave reviews. I bought some for my mother's birthday recently and she said they were the best chocolates she's ever had. The staff is always very friendly despite the painstaking effort it takes to place various individual chocolates into those big boxes and label each one, and the level of care they put into providing great service and a quality product is inspiring. Highly recommended if you love chocolate or know somebody who does. read more

I mean, it's chocolate - what's not to love? While I checked this place out as part of an event, the actual shop is lovely - the pure variety of chocolate is absolutely amazing, to the point where I wanted to buy a little bit of everything. Really, where else are you going to check out stuff like durian chocolate and banana chocolate? read more

I may have found my new favorite gourmet chocolate shop in DC. I wanted to get my SO some quality chocolates for Valentines Day, which is how I stumbled across the Chocolate House. I ordered the Christopher Elbow Valentine's Day Collection chocolates through their website and selected a local pick-up. The staff is extremely friendly and had no problem with me picking up the item a day late. My SO and I really enjoyed the unique flavors and hope to try more of their original chocolate. Overall, they have a ton of great selection and I highly recommend this spot to all my chocolate lovers! read more

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All i can say is wow. This was such fun. Learning the Hershey history and then understanding the process. Amazing for families and chocolate foodies. I did not buy any of the products because it was overwhelming. You can actually make your own reese cup with different fillings and other specialities. So much to do and see here. A couple of hours is required read more

Fantastic selection of chocolate from all around the world! Perfect selection of truffles, can be an excellent gift to someone very special. The lady who works there is amazing and super helpful. Today, it was my first time, will definitely come back again. Highly recommended! read more

Great place! Lots of variety (including some very safe standard choices and others that are interesting and adventurous), high-quality chocolates, and the staff really care about what they're doing. Can't recommend this place enough if you're buying chocolates for yourself or somebody else. read more

What a lovely surprise. I didn't personally go to the store, so I can't really rate the service or ambiance. However, these pretty pieces of chocolates were delicious. I'm so grateful to have received some as a gift. They are well decorated and flavorful. Each piece was unique, light, smooth, creamy, and not too sweet. Definitely recommended. read more

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Very pleased with an online order. I'm not local but wanted to do something small for a friend in the area who was having a stressful week. I placed an online order for 15 truffles with a note that my friend prefers white and milk chocolates. She received a beautiful box, pictured, within the same week, even though it's close to the holidays.m, and said she really enjoyed them. read more

The Chocolate House - Assorted truffles selected by shop - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Over brunch with this morning, I explained to my companions that we simply had to stop into Biagio after our meal. Apparently we were not the only ones with this idea on the eve of Valentine's Day - the store was packed. Still, this didn't stop staff members from spending quality time to help answer questions (mine, of course, revolved around the Recchiuti selection.) The woman who helped me even went in back to give me a catalog so I could be well-informed of the Valentine box's content. After some internal debate I decided to get an eight piece assorted box - peanut butter caramel, raspberry tea, fleur de sel caramel, yuzu, fleur de sel, salted butter caramel, earl grey, strawberry balsamic - from the case. A special touch that delighted me was discovering that each of my selections were handwritten on a legend so when I open it up I'll know exactly what I'm eating! My fabulous friends also surprised me with Michel Cluizel hot chocolate mix in an irresistible milk-churn tin. The only French hot chocolate mix available at Biagio, I'm keen to see how it measures up to recent chocolat chaud samplings in Paris! Absolutely awesome to see this little chocolate store going strong more than two years after I first set foot inside. A definite Dupont Circle gem! read more

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I'm in chocolate heaven! What an awesome chocolate shop in the Adam's Morgan/DuPont Circle area. A chocolate tasting this past weekend brought me there and I was really impressed with their selection of international gourmet chocolates. They serve everything from 100% dark chocolate (umm, bitterness anyone?!) to goat's milk chocolate with sea salt, drinking chocolate, local chocolate, fair trade, organic, and everything in between. Perfect place to grab a gift for that picky chocolate lover. What really impressed me was the level of customer service. The staff takes chocolate seriously and they know their stuff. Very friendly staff and super helpful. Note: This is a very small shop (with a back room for tastings, etc.); however, they aren't short on selection and charm. Definitely check it out. You will be in chocolate heaven too. read more

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I have been wanting to visit for a long time and when I heard the news story a couple weeks ago about the unfortunate break in and the plea to place orders to keep business as usual, I knew this had to be the right time and place for my Valentine orders!! They did not disappoint!!! The selections provided in my heart boxes were so picturesque and decadent. My friends and family loved every bite! I will definitely come in person soon to sample even more! read more

Have you ever met someone who looks much better in photos than in real life? That sums up my first impression of The Chocolate House. The first few photos on this Yelp page with their white background belie the actual space. The Chocolate House is a really small chocolate boutique that to me feels more gritty than fancy. As a chocolate enthusiast, I really thought the concept of carrying the best chocolates from all over the world to be the best idea ever. I was really excited to be able to purchase my favorite chocolates from Philly, KCMO, LA, etc in one place. But The Chocolate House fell short of my expectations. Yes, it carried many brands from all over, but there was no organization whatsoever. The store also didn't have as many selection as I had imagined based on information on its website. It was out of two chocolate brands I was looking for. On top of that, service was slower than a snail. There was only one staff when I went, and I swear he spent fifteen minutes just tying ribbons for two chocolate boxes. I appreciate the attention to details, but I was pressed on time and wished there were more staff or someone with a quicker hand was there instead. Since you're not buying directly from the chocolatiers, prices here are naturally more expensive. I personally would rather order directly from the chocolatiers next time, but if you're in the area and want to try something new, this may be a place for you. read more

***500th Review!*** This is by far one of the cutest boutiques I have been to in DC, with a wide variety of locally made products and free chocolate samples all around the store. They also have fantastic truffle making class; the 50% off Yelp coupon makes it really worthwhile. My friend and I signed up together and over the course of 1.5 hours ended up making twenty delicious spicy truffles. In between steps, we chatted with the super friendly employees about tasting chocolate, and browsed in the front of the store. In short, if you are ever in the Adams Morgan neighborhood, I would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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I went with some friends on a Sunday afternoon. Very cute, but small. If I didn't have my friend who went here before, show me where it was, I wouldn't have found it. Chocolate filled from top to bottom. The guy behind the counter was very friendly and nice. Very knowledgeable about all the chocolates that were there. This is a great place for a cute chocolate gift for that chocolate lover in your life. read more

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I spend a lot of time in DC on business, and I frequently find myself doing Yelp searches for great little places in the area. Most recently, I found that Cocova was less than a mile from my hotel, so I figured I'd walk over (hey, I'll burn off at least one piece of chocolate, right?) and see what they had to offer. Cocova is located below street level - just head down a quick flight of stairs and enter paradise! I was immediately greeted by a friendly employee, and inquired about purchasing a gift box of their handmade chocolates. He showed me the selection and the pricing structure, and I was pleased to find that their chocolates come in at about $2 each. For handmade treats of this quality, I wasn't put off by the price. It's a splurge, but I really shouldn't be able to afford to eat Cocova's treats as often as I'd like! We put together a beautiful box of their tasty treasures, but I must admit that it took some time to make all the selections! I went for the box of 15, and didn't get a duplicate of a single item. All that, and there were still so many more to choose from! They've got a huge variety of interesting flavors: pepper, lavender, whiskey, butterscotch, champagne... even fun things like peanut butter and jelly! I managed to hold off on the first night (meaning I only sampled one treat - PB&J). These are definitely chocolates you'll want to share, and they're sure to please your toughest customer! read more

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Aladdins cave of chocolate! So many different kinds of top quality. Lovely friendly helpful staff. Spent $350 it was that good!

I haven't been here since before COVID, but a wonderful friend bought me a sample of bonbons and truffles for my birthday. Oh my! Everything was amazing. The quality is exceptional, even for those very few that weren't my fav (strictly due to personal taste preferences). The chocolate was creamy and rich (all were dark chocolate, my favorite), and the fillings were bursting with flavor! read more

Great hidden gem. Amazing local chocolates. Extremely helpful staff put together a local box for me to take to friends in Europe. Friends were very impressed. read more

Chocolate is to women what duct tape is to men....it fixes everything. The Chocolate House is less of a house and more of a shrine to all things chocolate whether your fancy is cocoa nibs, chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, confectioneries, or truffles. Here you will not get the best of both worlds, you will get the best of THE world as they scour the globe and hand pick the best chocolates from the top chocolatiers in the region, country, and the world so there is literally a who's who of chocolates that even vary depending on the season. Alex, one of the owners, served as my guide upon stepping into this unassuming little shop in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. After waiting on him help out the lady in front of me hand pick a set of chocolates as gifts for her family, he went out of his way to express his gratitude for my patience by weighing out a little extra chocolate without charge, offering up some samples of various salted caramels to find the perfect match for a boxed set I was assembling, and introducing me to a local artist in residence who has pieces on display in the gallery in the back of the shop, which also functions as a classroom for courses for chocolate tasting/making truffles, which one can sign up for online on their website. Their passion for chocolate is evident due to their efforts to connect consumers with chocolate makers and even the cacao farmers sponsoring events such as the DC Chocolate Festival (this year on April 9th) and never being complacent with their search for the best chocolates. At first I thought Alex was joking but he was probably completely serious when he told me that he would pay me in good chocolate if I had any good leads on other chocolatiers whom they could form future partnerships. A wonderful boutique with decadent bites to please any girl's heart and the candy store of candy stores for any self-proclaimed chocoholic. read more

This is a magical land of a chocolate shop and I can't believe it is in DC. What makes it so great. 1. The people who work there are the nicest and most chocolate aware people I have ever met. They are also super personable! 2. A wide range of chocolates from across the world. 3. SAMPLES SAMPLES SAMPLES 4. Amazing hot chocolate or chocolate tea Great place to meet up for a first date or to find a present for mom/valentines day read more

Four and a half stars. Popped down the steps into this hole in the wall for the six-bar Fleurir tasting in the quaint gallery nook in back, replete with lit pedestals and a fold-out table. God bless them for having a water cooler to mellow the palate between nibbles. I kept one ear tuned to the chocolatier's discourse on his art and one eye out for that square that cracked into a generous trapezoid. (Bacon chocolate was less awesome than hoped, but really most of their flavors were lovely.) While intrigued by the displayed goodies, I eventually gravitated back towards the front to explore. The staff was reasonably friendly considering the semi-bustling evening traffic. After skimming the reviews, I was hesitant about the idea of a chocolate shop that specializes in vending other people's work. But what they lack in the my-body-smells-of-molten-chocolate front, they make up for with an abundance of credited options. (And now that I know where Veritas sources their sweets, I'll be back to use that 10% off check-in coupon.) A variety of bars for the amateur confectioner to gleefully trot back to their kitchen, baggies of on-the-go snack clusters, and a dynamic spread of truffles painstakingly labeled behind a glass display case. Pretty and yummy gifts that I'd invest in... if I were at all confident that I wouldn't devour a few on the Metro ride home. The organization is fairly logical, sorting by crafter and product type, plus the clearance shelf tucked into the corner on the right. If my sweet tooth got a boner every time I saw a fleur de sel chocolate here, I may as well take an oath of silence. read more

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I'm writing this review based on the quality of the chocolate. You should go in knowing that @CocovaDC uses extremely high quality ingredients from all over the world and that you're going to be getting what you're paying for. The only thing that I believe is working against this small, cute chocolate shop is that it is not well advertised and hidden away. I lived about two blocks away from the shop and walked up and down the street it was on for three months and I never even knew it existed until a coworker told me about it. You have to be really conscious of where it is when you're first trying to find it, but after the first time you'll never be able to forget about it. I took my coworker who was trying to find a nice and delicious gift. He made a box of eight and I made my own box of four. According to the saleswoman, the fleur de sol is the bestseller and for good reason because it is absolutely delicious but I was pretty frustrated when she couldn't recommend any others and there were about 20 options. I ended up going with the: 1. Fleur de Sol 2. Pomegranate 3. Butterscotch 4. Malted Milk I didn't have the malted milk but one of my friends did and he said it was to DIE for. Love Cocova and you can get a free class when you check in on Yelp :] read more

The Chocolate House - Like seriously how pretty are these? Malted milk, butterscotch, pomegranate and the fleur de sol :) fleur de sol=best seller! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Anything less than 5 stars for this cute little shop would truly be a crime. I have never seen such a gorgeous, unique assortment of the 5th basic food group (chocolate, duh) in my LIFE! I adore this shop, it is perfect for any special occasion or just to treat yourself. They have bars, they have powders, they have little morsels; its chocolate in every way imaginable. In a nutshell......Like a mini Willy Wonka Factory with way higher quality ingredients. YUM. read more

The Chocolate House - Delicious and beautiful Valentines Day assortment! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Biagio: Where chocolate lovers can go to become chocolaisseurs! A wonderful little piece of chocolate heaven, Biagio offers a plethora of different chocolate bars, truffles, and other cacao products originating from the three tropical regions of the world (Africa, South America, Southeast Asia). Even better than the wide variety of delectable selections is being able to learn and develop an appreciation for the differences in flavors and chocolatier preparations as well as sampling them! Recommended to us by a friend, my dining companion and I went to Biagio. While all of the truffles, nuts, powders, and cocoa beans looked pretty, we were there with a purpose: dark chocolate bars! Sandy of the Biagio team welcomed us and began guiding us through the diversity of chocolates: single-origin varieties (i.e. originating from one country or estate within a country), different proportions of cocoa butter/beans, unconched chocolate (less processed, thus more fermented flavor), dark-milk chocolate, and other less common characteristics. Knowing the traits of what we like in chocolate (i.e.72-80% dark chocolate, not too fruity/fragrant/floral/earthy), Sandy awakened our taste buds to truly diverse combination of flavors among chocolates--even those from the same nation and percentage of chocolate! When it was all said and done, we nibbled a taste of over a dozen flavors and came to find our favorite: François Pralus's 75% Dark Chocolate from Cuba. This was their only bar made from Cuban cacao beans, which has a mellow mix of nut, fruit, and caramel notes along with Pralus's characteristic high cocoa butter content to make the texture a smooth caramel finish. We also got the Pralus 100% Madagascar: a pure chocolate bar that is not intensely bitter but very creamy and fruity (characteristic of Madagascar) yet still activating! ;-P After signing up for their e-mailing list, we returned the next month with a friend for Biagio's free monthly chocolate tasting day--an afternoon of over a dozen varieties of chocolate following themes, along with visual art display and wine tasting! There were many neat chocolates with interesting fillings (i.e. Aleppa Pepper+Pink Peppercorn was our favorite) and many different Madagascar varieties. What a fun way to introduce a friend to the fascinating world of chocolate tasting! Oh Biagio! How we adore your chocolates! Expanding our tastes. 8-) read more

Ventured here for their August chocolate tasting and was surprised by the quality and how personal the shop owner is. Yes, my 3 favorite chocolates are pictured below. They were all different, overly satisfying, and simply mind blowing. What was even better was how knowledgeable and personable the shop owner is. All my questions were answered, I learned how to enjoy more complex chocolate, and learned more about the chocolate process. Not the mention the whole time I was nibbling on various samples. My new go-to chocolate place that treats its customers like the liquid gold it sells. I hope I'll be able to make it on Friday for their last free chocolate tasting. read more

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I've been coming here for five years now. It used to be called Biagio back in the day. I'd only been living in America a few weeks, and I was wandering around DC one day when I walked by Biagio. One glimpse at the words "fine chocolate" on the sign and I sauntered right in. The then-owner, Biagio, had worked decades as a flight attendant and sampled chocolate from all around the world. He introduced me to some new, wonderful, and inventive flavors. Truffles are $2 a piece, but absolutely worth it -- you only need to enjoy one or two at a time. My favorites are by Christopher Elbow: lavender caramel, bananas foster. I've never found them to be as fresh at other places that carry truffles (such as Dean & Deluca) as they are at Cocova / The Chocolate House. Also, if you ever see the milk chocolate Gavottes or Valrhona crispy chocolate pearls, grab a bag! They're highly addictive and sell out quickly. I've come back over the years to buy presents for friends or family (always well-received), or treat myself to a piece of bananas foster chocolate. read more

Biagio's is worth the trip for any true chocolate lover. If you think Hersheys is good chocolate -- don't waste your time at Biagio. But, if your taste runs to Godiva and up -- then bring your tastebuds and your Visa card! The place looks like a high-end jewelry store when you walk in, and the chocolates are basically the best you've ever had. You'd think a high-end boutique like this wouldn' t believe in samples -- but you're wrong. My husband and I stopped by on the 4th of July, and William, one of the proprietors, treated us with incredible service. He explained the different kinds of chocolates, pointed out the samples, and treated us to a complimentary Fig soaked in brandy which was covered in chocolate. Have to say, it was extraordinary. I also bought a Carmel de fleur sel (or something like that) which was just amazing and melted in my mouth. My husband bought a Vosges "Naga" chocolate bar and we bought box of pralines apparently made from one of the rarest kinds of chocolate beans. According to William, the pralines will spoil us for all other chocolates! If you are serious about your chocolate, go out of your way to find this tiny gem. read more

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Great service, great knowledge, and great conversation. Carlton was the man! I had to get my Aunt some chocolates for her retirement and with her being Boujee I had to step my game up from Hersey's Kisses or else I wouldn't be invited over for thanksgiving this year. Anyways Carlton helped me out and arranged a lovely box for the Auntie. Recommended bomb-ass flavors and their origins are all local DMV area chocolates. The chocolate was delicious, but I definitely will be coming back because of the great service and attention to detail by Carlton. Thanks Everyone! read more

The Chocolate House - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was aimlessly walking around Washington DC trying to find what was good to eat. I saw this place on my nearby lists with a check in offer. Too bad they were closed. We headed here the next day during business hours. Warning: the place is a bit underground so you might miss it. Once you find it, it's sooooooooo worth it. It was actually the record breaking hottest day in Washington DC the day we were there. -___- 101 degrees with 60% humidity. Awesome. Luckily this place was on full blast AC (you know...to save the chocolates, not us people) The lady at the counter was sooooo nice and helpful. I forgot her name, but she was so so sweet. She made many recommendations and because of her, I have tried the better, fresher version of a Snickers bar. There are many samples of different chocolates with different levels of cacao percentages and just about everywhere from the world. This hidden gem is so eclectic-ly full of chocolates from countries you wouldn't even imagine producing chocolate bars. There's also many innovative creative flavored truffles in the display case. The pistachio one is the best. read more

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This is a lovely candy shop that has many fine pieces from around the USA and world. They have the best selection of nicely made chocolates I have ever seen, very colorful artistic pieces of chocolate! They also have samples of different styles for you to try, so you can get a taste for what you are buying before hand. The team members are very friendly and knowledgeable in assisting you in your chocolate pursuit. If you are looking for some unique pieces of candy this is the spot for you. read more

So my girlfriend and I went here for the first time during one of their Saturday afternoon chocolate tastings. That alone is definitely worth the 5 stars! It was a bright sunny afternoon, and although we first walked past the place (because it is located on a below-street level), we were so impressed when we finally walked in. The aroma of chocolate was everywhere and we were greeted with smiling faces and quickly escorted to the back where the chocolate was beautifully displayed for tasting. They looked like little works of art - especially the multicolor chocolates displayed in the glass showcase in the front of the store. By far, my favorites were the dark 65%+ cocoa chocolates. So good! I also tried other varieties - like white chocolate, and chocolate bark, but I do have to say simple is better! My only complaint is that they should have some milk to go with the chocolate tasting! :) read more

I bought a box of chocolate (10 pc for $23) to take home with me. The place is pretty small, and the chocolate is displayed like jewelry in a jewelry store. The service was good and the chocolate flavors were pretty and unique (e.g. lavender caramel, chipotle, cocojito, fresh mint, mango lassi). They apparently offer classes, but since this was just a short weekend trip, I didn't get a chance to check it out. read more

The Chocolate House - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Chocolate House has some of the best chocolates and truffles in DC. The truffles especially -- from an Arlington-based chocolate place -- are really special. It's pricey, but high quality. It's small, but it packs a punch. Service is thoughtful, kind, and welcoming. Lots of samples. Highly recommend for gifts, special occasions, or anyone looking to invest in better chocolate for themselves : ) read more