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    The Elegant Truffle

    4.7 (297 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Catrina R.

    What a chocolate lover haven! We are new to the neighborhood and were craving something sweet and saw this place and decided to try it out. First off what lovely customer service. Jennifer, the owner was there, as was Amanda. Both walked us through everything, explained what everything tasted like (a fourth generation truffle recipe!? Yes please!), and gave their recommendations based on what we liked. We got a few things: a cheesecake slice, a cookie, truffles, caramel, blueberry buckle, and a scone. First of all if you're a fan of dark and decadent chocolate you NEED to try these truffles. Honestly melt on your mouth. And the cheesecake was also a dark chocolate lover's dream. Rich, creamy. It was called the Peanut Butter Perfect Storm. The peanut butter throughout was delicious. My personal favorites were the scone and the blueberry buckle - both perfect for breakfast (if they can last that long! We almost ate everything on the drive back!). My husband's favorite was the caramel! We got the milk chocolate one with salt on it. Fantastic! They apparently do cakes too. So honestly this is a great place to stop and get a fancy gift for someone (a box of truffles!) or bring a yummy cake or dessert to a gathering. There was a lot for parking but also plenty of street. Absolutely will return!

    Look at all that buttery caramel! So good!!
    Sara M.

    This unassuming spot houses some of the most delicious truffles and treats I've ever had!!! The owner Jen greeted us and was churning out the truffles! She was so nice as was the other gal working the register and front. They have truffles, cookies, cakes, oh my! I grabbed a few of the non liqueur truffles, a brownie and salted dark chocolate caramels. The caramels are hefty! I stopped in twice while we were there and bought a bunch of the caramels to bring home and share with family who LOVED them as well. Everything we had here was equally amazing and you can really taste the love and passion she puts in her product. I'll be stopping in and trying some cakes next time along with some chocolate! Thank you!!

    Loredo L.

    Absolutely scrumptious!! We just happened to notice this gem on our way to lunch and my wife has a serious chocolate addiction. The place is taken up mostly by the open bakery where the owner is present working long days making French pastries the old fashioned way for 21 years. The display area is small and filled with many loyal customers. I really enjoyed listening to Jennifer explaining how she spent 3 years training in Paris to learn this lost art of chocolate making. Everything we tasted was spectacular. I don't have words to explain how the everything brownie melts in you mouth and lights up all your pleasure receptors in your brain. And the carrot cake by far is the best I have ever tasted. Do not miss out if you're in San Diego. Stop by as she says she will be retiring in 3 years when she hits 70. Go go go!!!

    The Cognac Truffle, WOW
    Jaz A S.

    Each year just before Valentines Day is my birthday, so I make it into The Elegant Truffle for a few of my favorites; "The Evil One" luscious coconut cake with whipped cream and a few elegant truffles. This year, I did just that a few days ago. I walked in early on a Saturday and honestly the crew looked as though they had pitched a chocolate tent in the back as they were definitely working over-time to serve and deliver amazing chocolates for the upcoming holiday. This review is years late, as I have enjoyed this unique chocolatier haven for years ever since cruising around this most adorable Loma Portal many moons ago and was blown away. The first thing I ever had was the "Oh My God" cake and it was crazy good, still is. As I write this I am enjoying one of their cognac truffles and it is outstanding!! I thought to myself, I'll eat one half and the other half later....not happening! It will be devoured completely. Hands down the best dessert chocolate destination in California and maybe the entire USA!! Thank you to Francine and her dedicated crew I am truly a de-vote-T! Thank you for all the YUMS!!!

    Char C.

    First off, I highly recommend this business partially because they donated gift certificates for the SWYC annual auction to raise money for Elder Help of San Diego. Local businesses who give back are one of the best reasons to shop local. As others have stated, no prices listed, so make sure to ask if your budget isn't unlimited. It was $60 for the beautiful items in the attached picture. We ordered two truffles, two lemon ricotta cookies, dark chocolate caramel and milk chocolate caramel, PB perfect storm and the Carrot cake, I wasn't completely wowed by the truffles, but I was knocked out by the cookies. Sweet but tart, and the texture was perfectly balanced between soft and firm. The Carrot cake was indeed as wonderful as others have mentioned, and the PB Perfect Storm was rich and peanut buttery. The salted milk chocolate caramel was also one of my favorites. All in all, they have something for everyone. I wish I had tried the angel food cake. Guess we will have to go back again!

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    This place is always on point with their desserts and coffee. So delicious and the service always exceeds the expectation.

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    The best! Highly recommended. Good food and great service. Locally owned and operated.

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    1 year ago

    Try the brownies and OMG cake. brownies can be sometimes difficult to buy based on availability and totally worth it!

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    At $5 a pop it was a bit pricey but the espresso truffle was the best chocolate I've ever tasted outside of Belgium. 8

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    Great service, passion and stories about why they love what they do. We chose the OMG chocolate cake. Insanely good!

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    Ask the Community - The Elegant Truffle

    So you ship yet to Northern California? Stockton area where you are nice where? Your still the best!!!! I haven't been to your shop in probably 5 years now. But no one compares to your truffles or caramel!!!

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