Chocolate scent fills the air with rich aroma. Guests enjoy a tasting tour featuring single origin bars and cocoa nibs. Elegant design creates a luxurious atmosphere perfect for enthusiasts seeking quality and education.
Chocolate here smells rich and fresh with high quality bars and truffles. The tour covers the entire chocolate-making process and includes tasting single origin chocolates and cocoa nibs.
"I learned so much during the chocolate tour and tasting."
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The chocolate factory tour lasts about an hour and is very informative.
Reservations are recommended for the chocolate bar decorating and wine pairing event on Fridays.
Expect to pay a premium for high-quality chocolates at this shop.
Chocolate factory offers artisanal chocolate bars with a hands-on box painting and bar making experience. Cozy space features craft stations and lively music, creating a welcoming vibe. Board games and arts activities add to the relaxed atmosphere enjoyed by all ages.
Artisanal chocolate bars come with a hands-on experience of painting boxes and making your own bars. The chocolate is smooth, rich, and soy-free, crafted from roasted cocoa beans for authentic flavor.
"I loved decorating my own chocolate box and choosing my toppings."
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The workshop is suitable for all ages, making it a family-friendly activity.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available for those with dietary restrictions.
Menchaca Chocolates offers free parking at the El Mercado Shopping Center.
Ice cream shop serves inventive flavors like maple bourbon and hot honey with generous portions. Rich chocolate blends with real cherry pieces offer a bold fruit presence. Cozy, dog-friendly space features natural light and a green wall for a quick, flavorful treat.
Rich chocolate blends with real cherry pieces create a strong fruit presence. Amarena cherry flavor balances sweetness with bold, distinct notes.
"The cherry chocolate ice cream is rich with real cherry pieces."
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They make all their flavors in-house.
Cuso's Creamery is dog friendly and will give your pup a scoop.
They also have pints to go.
Cozy, European style tasting room offers a romantic vibe indoors and out. Hosts share detailed insights on local wines paired with excellent chocolates and cheese. Historic, inviting space suits casual tastings or special events.
Chocolate pairings come with cheese and local wines. The combinations highlight excellent local chocolates alongside the wine selections.
"I highly recommend the cheese and chocolate pairings."
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Reservations are recommended for a guaranteed tasting experience.
The tasting room offers both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Prices for tastings are reasonable considering the quality of wines.
Small pizza spot offers fire-roasted crusts and fresh toppings in a chill vibe with quaint seating. Brown butter chocolate chip cookies deliver a rich, nutty flavor and soft texture. Free arcade games add fun to the mellow, casual atmosphere.
Brown butter chocolate chip cookies stand out with their rich, nutty flavor and soft texture. Large chocolate chip cookies are available to share alongside other menu items.
"You have to try the brown butter chocolate chip cookies."
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Saint Bibiana does not have high chairs for children.
One pizza is enough for two people.
Saint Bibiana is a small space with limited seating.
Restaurant blends old-fashioned Parisian style with SoCal vibes in a cozy, elegant space featuring high ceilings and arched windows. Desserts shine with molten chocolate and a crispy hot chocolate upside-down cake. Music plays softly, creating a chic yet welcoming mood.
Molten chocolate and chocolate mousse stand out with rich, smooth textures. Desserts include a crispy hot chocolate upside-down cake with fruit syrup and crunchy cacao chips, plus a chocolate tart and profiterole.
"The molten chocolate dessert was incredible."
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The parking fee is $3 per hour after the first 75 minutes.
Reservations are recommended, especially for busy nights.
Happy hour runs from 5 to 6 PM with special menu items.
Bright, airy space with high ceilings and colorful decor sets a relaxed, beachy vibe. Chocolate donuts feature rich icing and a standout pistachio-chocolate combo. Indoor and outdoor seating create a trendy atmosphere perfect for casual visits.
Chocolate donuts come with rich icing that is not overly sweet. The pistachio and chocolate donut stands out as a flavorful combination. Classic chocolate donuts feature decadent chocolate icing.
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Parking is available at La Arcada Plaza with street parking and a paid parking structure nearby.
Each donut costs $4.50.
Vegan options are available at Hook & Press Donuts.
Bakery offers French-style pastries in a cozy setting with blooming trees and red tile roofs. Chocolate croissants and éclairs are top-notch, while hot chocolate has a unique fermented taste. Perfect for a quiet breakfast or brunch near art galleries.
Chocolate croissants rank highly, rivaling those found in France. The chocolate éclair also stands out, while the hot chocolate uses water and has a fermented taste.
"I found the chocolate croissant to be one of the best I've ever eaten."
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Reservations are not required, but expect busy times during weekends.
The outdoor seating area is available for customers with well-behaved dogs.
A drip coffee and croissant combo costs around ten dollars.
European-style bakery offers handmade bread and real ovens visible to guests. Chocolate lovers enjoy chocolate croissants and chocolate latte muffins paired with iced lattes. Cozy alley patio provides relaxed outdoor seating for locals.
Chocolate appears in several items like chocolate croissants and a chocolate latte muffin. These treats pair well with drinks like iced lattes and American breakfast options.
"I thought the chocolate croissants were delicious."
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Parking is easy at the nearby public lot.
You can sit inside or outside.
Expect no wait times during weekday mornings.