Always pass by this place in Valley Fair and finally stopped by. Delicious chocolate and amazing…read moreexperience! There was someone giving out samples which lured me in. It was samples of their chocolate hazelnut which was delicious. The quality of the chocolate higher tier and you can taste it. You can also try samples of the other chocolates they have on display which is awesome. I tried their matcha dark and white chocolate fusion and it was so yummy. Perfect blend between the matcha and the chocolate flavors. You also can break the amount of chocolate that you want and it could even be as small as a sample size too. I believe the cost is by how much it weighs and the type of chocolate? I ended up getting the smaller pieces of the matcha chocolate and the hazelnut chocolate. It came out to be $11.47 for both the chocolates and I have attached a pic to show you. They nicely package it. I def recommend trying this place. The workers here are also very nice! Loved my experience! Also was here around 6pm on a Tuesday and it wasn't too busy.

I visited Läderach Chocolate in Westfield Valley Fair Santa Clara last Sunday and had a great time…read more This is easily some of the best-quality Swiss chocolate I've found in the Bay Area. I really appreciated how generous they were with samples, you can explore different flavors before deciding what to buy. I tried the hazelnut chocolate and loved it. They also had a wide variety to choose from, like Dubai chocolate, truffle milk, truffle caramel, and some nicely packaged gift sets with mixed flavors. Everything looked beautiful and tasted just as good. The quality really just... the best, and you can tell it's premium chocolate. You honestly can't go wrong here, whether to buy for yourself or choosing gift (and chocolate makes the best gifts). It's definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want to buy gifts for my family!

Cute little chocolate spot. Came walking after getting brunch nearby. The staff there was so kind…read moreeven though my toddler was a little excited to be in a candy shop. My toddler was fixated on the jellybeans . I wanted cherry cordial. I got both the milk chocolate and dark. I think the dark was my favorite. Stop by when you in the mood for chocolate.

Stopped in at Mariette Chocolates in downtown Willow Glen this afternoon because I was craving dark…read morechocolate. It had been a few years since I'd been there. They have a cute entrance with a couple outdoor tables and gentle music playing. Inside, I was greeted by one of the owners. When I told her I wasn't sure what I was looking for and wanted to browse, she said she was going to step away so she didn't crowd me. I really, really appreciated that. They have so many delicious offerings. Truffles, salted caramels, fudge, toffee, creams, nuts, fruits, and more. They also have pre-packaged boxes. And a little freezer with Marianne's ice cream! It was hard to decide. I ended up getting several pieces of dark chocolate almond clusters and a pistachio truffle. When I checked out, she gave me a complimentary piece of orange crème chocolate. The owners are so nice. Every time I've been in their shop the've been warm and friendly and helpful. I've eaten a couple of the almond clusters and they are excellent. The dark chocolate is a little bit sweet with no bitterness. Looking forward to trying the pistachio truffle.

They use high-quality coffee beans, Chromatic, although I haven't tried it. I've tried a lot of…read moretheir pastries, however. They are definitely unique flavors. I have yet to try their croissants, but I plan to try them. Their hours are a little bit odd so make sure you check their website. I think they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It's a huge bummer because sometimes I have Mondays off and I wanted to get a cup of coffee and then I found out they were closed. There is not any place to sit, unfortunately otherwise I would come much more often but that's probably a good thing for my waistline ;) Parking is a little bit tight. There's more parking near the Goodwill and the back.

Stoped by for the first time. I happened to be picking up an order next door and saw their sign…read more I was warmly greeted by the owner when I walked in. He explained that they are a small batch bakery. All the pastries, behind the glass, looked amazing and were decorated so beautifully. I decided to get one Lemon-Raspberry Meringue Tart and one Mix Berry Vanilla Creme Tart. Mr. Manaois boxed up my selections and helped me at the register. They also gave many varieties of hot beverages, sweet and savory scones and sweet and savory croissants. There are also a lot of different pastries. This would be a great place to have a small relaxing breakfast. There are several places inside to enjoy your goodies. Both desserts, that I purchased, were so delicious. My favorite was the lemon raspberry meringue tart. The tartness of the lemon-raspberry filling worked so perfectly with the delicious sweet meringue. I will definitely come here again to try other items.

Stopped in Snake & Butterfly for the first time under it's current ownership. Even before though I…read morehad only looked around and never bought anything. Oh boy have I been missing out! I went to pick up some truffles as a gift and after reading how delicious they sounded, like a kahlua and orange truffle, I walked away with some for myself as well. So far I've only tried one, but it was so delightful! Rich, creamy, and full of delicious chocolate and orange flavor. I will be heading back soon to get some more and potentially more as gifts as well. We received great customer service from the girl working, she was patient and willing to answer all of our questions about the truffles. They also have gelato, which I have been wanting to go get for a long time. Sadly they close at 5, so I haven't been able to get it just yet...but soon I will make it happen.

Horrendous. Whoever was manning the front desk did not speak any English whatsoever. I tried asking…read moreif they had any single-origin bars with only cacao beans and sugar in the ingredients. They did not understand at all, and I unfortunately had to ultimately give up and leave as it was just not working out. Chocolate places that put cocoa butter and/or sunflower/soy lecithin are cheating BIG TIME. If your cacao beans are good enough, you do NOT need any of that hot garbage in your chocolate. This place puts cocoa butter at the minimum, I wasn't able to figure out if there were any emulsifiers like lecithin. All I saw were some glitzy decorated truffles that did not match what I was looking for obviously. Could not recommend this place at all to other Yelpers -- there are so many better fair-trade craft chocolate places in the Bay Area.

Def not as good as the Oakland shop. Ordered the garlic Mac n cheese and it was just ok. Oil was…read moreseparating from the sauce and there was not cheesy pulled goodness :*( I expected better quality for $13.

I was looking for comfort food on this rainy weekend and when a frIend told me Homeroom was…read moreavailable locally in San Jose (I would drive to Oakland in the past, that's how much I love their Mac n cheese) I put in an order and outside of the zip code being different there was nothing that would suggest I had picked it up outside of the original. The quality, quantity, price and team on point at pickup (Edie silly them) exceeded my expectation. We'll done - I'll be back even if the sun is shining.

We're French and feel so blessed to have this authentic, amazing bakery in the Bay Area…read more This bakery offers the best pastries in the Bay Area. We love everything they make: almond croissants, pain aux raisins, abricotines, delicious éclairs, pastries... literally EVERYTHING. The chef is a true artist and incredibly talented. His wife, Aline, is also wonderfully kind and welcoming to customers. We recently ordered a cake for our senior graduates, and all of our French guests were so impressed by both the unique design and the taste of the cake. I would highly recommend this bakery to anyone looking to enjoy the very best French pastries. THANK YOU

While attending the parade I stumbled upon this place. There was a line out the door so I hopped…read morein. Waited 15mins and placed my order. So many goodies to pick from. Paid and waited a few minutes for our food and dined outside on the patio. Chocolate almond croissant: 3/5 too much going on here. Pain au chocolat would have been better. Almond croissant: 4/5 a bit too bready but taste is good. Apricotine: 5/5 the best of the 3. Not too sweet, great flavor and love the flaky buttery crust. Coffee: good per hubby

So expensive... but so good. This is the place to go when you're craving full-bodied flavors of…read moregelato. You have plenty of options at VF, but Venchi holds a special place in my heart as it's not too heavy, not too sweet, and really has a flavor for everyone. My previous go-to was a certain store located outside known for unique flavors that rotate every month. Unfortunately, their flavors have gotten a bit too crazy for me, and are oftentimes so sweet that it's hard to finish a single portion without sharing. At Venchi, I can easily eat a regular size by myself and feel so satisfied after. One thing to know before you go is that you pay first before you sample, so you'll need to commit to how many flavors and what size you want before sampling. I highly recommend upgrading to the freshly made waffle cone. There's a lot of other options like adding chocolate and other toppings to your cone, but that's completely up to you. As for the sampling, the people working there are very patient and generous, and will let you sample to your heart's content! If you have specific preferences (like you prefer less sweet or maybe even more sweet), they're happy to share their recommendations as well. My go to is pistachio and cremino, which is like a more hazelnutty version of nutella (and also less sweet than nutella). PS - make sure to sign up for their rewards program! They're running a promotion where you get a free mini bar of chocolate with a purchase of $20. After spending $40, you'll start getting 5% off future purchases.

It's my second time here and first time was 2 years ago…read more Came here on a Thursday night and the line didn't look long at all so we decided to get some gelato. Even though the line wasn't long, it did take awhile to order. The service here is a bit slow since there are less workers compared to other gelato spots. I got to sample a few different flavors and it was hard to choose just one. I ordered the small cup with chocolate inside w/piedmont hazelnut. It was so yummy. The texture of this gelato is more thick and it wasn't too sweet. The hazelnut flavor paired well with the chocolate inside. I would definitely come back again!

I have mixed feelings about my experience with Sweet Treats Gref. While the cupcakes were…read moreundeniably cute and tasty, the lack of professional accountability was incredibly disappointing. I explicitly ordered one dozen chocolate cupcakes for my daughter's 5th birthday celebration at her school. I confirmed this in our text exchange to ensure every child received the exact same thing. Despite this, the baker took it upon herself to provide a mix of vanilla and chocolate. When I pointed out that this wasn't what I ordered, she was dismissive, telling me that "in her experience" some kids aren't fond of sweets--completely ignoring my specific instructions. If she felt an assortment was better, she should have suggested it during the ordering process so I could make the final decision. Instead, she took it upon herself to change my order without my consent. As I explained to her, it was a requirement for the classroom that every child receive the same flavor. Providing an assortment creates a situation where some kids get the flavor they want while others are stuck with the "leftover" flavor, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid. Because I couldn't guarantee that every child would get the same option, I couldn't use these for the school as intended. To make matters worse, there was no offer to redo the order or provide a partial refund for the error. Luckily, I was able to find a different baker last minute who made exactly what I asked for--and for $10 less than I paid here. She truly saved the day! Please feel free to message me if you'd like her info, as I'd love to send more business her way. While the talent at Sweet Treats Gref is there, the refusal to follow confirmed instructions and the lack of a resolution means I won't be returning.

I came across Sweet Treats on Instagram and reached out to see if they could accommodate a dessert…read moreorder on short notice for an upcoming party. Fortunately, they were able to take the order. Because we were hosting a large event, I placed two "dessert table" orders and opted to pay extra for delivery, as I wasn't certain I'd be able to pick them up in time. I also paid a deposit to rent their dessert stands. I provided them with a photo of our party theme, and they executed it flawlessly--each dessert was perfectly aligned with the theme. A few days before the event, they followed up to confirm the delivery details. Although I requested delivery for 2:00 PM, the desserts arrived shortly after 3:00 PM. This slight delay wasn't an issue, as I simply stored everything in the refrigerator until closer to cake-cutting time later that evening when the temperature had cooled. The desserts were absolutely stunning--almost too beautiful to eat--and received endless compliments from guests. The picture does not do it justice. I returned the dessert stands the following day and was promptly refunded my deposit. Overall, the experience was excellent, and I will definitely be ordering from Sweet Treats again in the future.