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The Chocolate Soldier

3.9 (63 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Debi R.

I was too full from dinner to eat another bite. And, I couldn't take any confections home, because I had a small purse and the girls and I were out to dance the night away. I can say that my gf's said the English Toffee was the best they ever had...and one of them is from England. I definitely will be back to try the toffee!

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Mike N.

Laguna Beach, Ca. The Covid precaution here is only one customer at a time in the small store. As usual, for me, I was behind in line to a person who had just arrived before me. As I waited outside the door, I had to exercise patience as the woman engaged in a lengthy process of placing her large Valentines order on two separate tickets. I noticed that neither the owner nor the employee wore masks or gloves. They did have the plastic shields up though. When I was finally able to enter the shop the owner was very helpful and offered useful suggestions. I made my choices and was out of there in less than 10 minutes. I paid with a credit card which she sanitized before returning it to me. I really liked that tax is included in the purchase. My final bill was an even $20. The chocolates were exceptional, I especially liked the squares that I believe were called "Melts", not entirely sure though. The best one of these had chili or cayenne in it. Amazing. Other notables were the praline and espresso truffles. These chocolates were a gift to my wife who has a particularly discerning palette. They met with her approval especially the ginger chocolate and the chili square. They all disappeared in a matter of two days so I would consider this a five star assessment from her.

Ashlee A.

Found this place on yelp while looking for a quick gift for a client. Cute packaging and high quality chocolates. Very friendly service, she helped me pick the best flavors. We will be using this place now for little gifts in the future. Edited to add: I just saw the negative review about the owners attitude and I want to say I didn't experience that at all. She was very kind and helpful.

Sarab S.

Pistachio Gelato is crazy good. We got it with the chocolate combo- heaven. Creamy, full of flavor and smooth texture. The owner is a lovely woman, great customer service. Thank you Chocolate Soldier. Can't wait for another visit.

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Sara F.

Best chocolate in town!! De, Bailey & Sharon are all super friendly and take care of my chocolaty needs.

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Exquisite chocolate! Lots of selection! I would highly recommend chocolate soldier. It's and better than the others!

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The chocolates from here are delicious! The owner was wonderful to talk with. Such a cute shop and the chocolates are top tier.

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Le Macaron French Pastries - Gift boxes of 6

Le Macaron French Pastries

4.4(206 reviews)
0.8 mi
$$
Family-owned & operated
Grab-and-go

First of all, you really can't beat this location! Right across from main beach, it's a perfect…read morespot to grab a treat before or after going to the beach. The interior is adorable as well! I loved all the little macaron themed decor and accents; it really gives this place a fun vibe. Service here was wonderful as well! I was pretty overwhelmed with all the options, so they were very patient and took the time to go over all their items with me. Now let's get to the DESSERTS. The macarons were a hit and came in so many different flavors it was hard to choose! They are also gluten free, which was a huge bonus. My favorite was the lavender white chocolate. They also had a variety of chocolates with different fillings that were an absolute delight. The raspberry macaron cake was also a hit! The fresh raspberries and creamy filling were so yummy. They also had ice cream and drinks that I will have to come back to try! They have a little something for everyone, so definitely check them out the next time you need a sweet treat in Laguna Beach!

We popped in over the weekend just to see if they had any new flavors. One of my favorite was the…read morestrawberry Keylime and the raspberry, but I also love their tiramisu. Macarons They have some other treats there as well, ice, creams, etc., and chocolates. But I absolutely love coming here for the French Macarons.

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Le Macaron French Pastries - Pistachio Ice cream Macaron sandwich. Yummy !!!!

Pistachio Ice cream Macaron sandwich. Yummy !!!!

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Luisa Chocolatiere

Luisa Chocolatiere

4.9(80 reviews)
6.4 mi
$$

I ordered some nice chocolate truffles as gifts here and had such a wonderful experience! I got to…read moretry one of their chocolates, which was delicious, and my friends were very happy with their truffles! They have a ton of options and can create unique chocolate designs for any occasion. I would 100% consider coming here for big event or gift orders.

Review/Complaint - Luisa Chocolatiere, Laguna Hills…read more I had a very disappointing and frustrating experience with Luisa Chocolatiere in Laguna Hills. I placed an order for 30 white chocolate swans--a key part of the wedding favors--eight days prior to a wedding, with a confirmed pickup time of Thursday at 11:30 AM, the day before the event. When I arrived at the shop, the posted hours indicated it should have been open since 11 AM, but the store was closed and no one was there. I called multiple times and was given a series of excuses, including that her assistant had been hospitalized the week before. Eventually, Luisa arrived and continued to change her story, offering apology after apology and excuse after excuse. Only after I showed up in person did she actually begin to check whether the order could be completed. Several hours later, she claimed she could still fulfill the order and said the swans would be ready by 7 PM. Since we couldn't return that evening, we arranged to pick them up the next morning at 11:30 AM. Luisa said that would be no problem. However, the next morning, I began receiving texts saying the molds were damaged and she would not be able to complete the order. She offered only two swans--one for the bride and one for the groom. We ordered thirty. That was the entire point. This was a major letdown just before the wedding, and we were left scrambling. The owner demonstrated extremely poor communication, a complete lack of professionalism, and very questionable business practices. Once she accepted the order, she should have immediately confirmed that she had the capability and materials to fulfill it--not wait until the last minute. At no point was I told there might be a problem. This experience was an enormous disappointment during an important life event. I would never recommend Luisa Chocolatier to anyone. The owner is unreliable, disorganized, and lacks the accountability that any successful small business owner should have. I don't know how this shop is still in business.

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Luisa Chocolatiere - Lo mejor de lo mejor los invito aque vengan a disfrutar de estos deliciosos chocolates

Lo mejor de lo mejor los invito aque vengan a disfrutar de estos deliciosos chocolates

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Dolce Gelato

4.5(689 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Best gelato place in Orange County in my opinion…read more The highlight is their unique rotating flavors. I highly recommend choosing something from the rotating selection (bottom row) since it's where you'll find truly unique flavors. Where else would you have marzipan, almond, and pandan in gelato form?

Gelato is really good! But customer service was very poor. Just left. It was one young man and two…read moreyoung women working. I understand teenagers/young adults will be the way they are, but they didn't even greet us, didn't ask if we need help with anything, and didn't try to gauge what we might want. Instead one of the girls was singing along and dancing to a Justin Bieber song playing, she was wearing an ice cream cone sweater, then when we were ready to order the service shifted to the young man. It was confusing to know who to talk to. Then another couple came in and the same girl singing to the song seemed to be very helpful by greeting them and providing guidance. It really rubbed me the wrong way because I saw a shift in customer service. Again, I understand that young adults are probably not taking their job seriously. It didn't feel good seeing other people experience different customer service . That happen twice when another couple came in while we sat inside to eat. Would come back for the gelato.

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Dolce Gelato - Chocolate w Almonds Chocolate w Chocolate chips and Mango

Chocolate w Almonds Chocolate w Chocolate chips and Mango

Dolce Gelato - Rabbit relations, Basil, Winnie the Pooh

Rabbit relations, Basil, Winnie the Pooh

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