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Ashby Confections

4.5 (51 reviews)
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Honey, vanilla, coconut carmel, soft carmel.
Terri M.

These chocolates are very expensive for the size of them. I got 8 truffles at $3.25 each. I got the vanilla, which just tasted like powdered sugar and water, like a royal icing but missing the vanilla flavoring. The local honey one was very bitter and you get the honey flavor on the aftertaste. The vegan coconut carmel was tasty but salty. The heart was a soft salty carmel. I know these are "artesian" but Godiva is better.

Little fruit gummy squares- delicious
Gayle R.

We stopped at Ashby Confections while visiting the Capitola Art & Wine Festival today. We're tasting some of these treats now after dinner and I just have to tell you, the dark chocolate turtle with pecans is delicious! The dark chocolate peanut butter (cup?) is so good! We have more but for now I better not over-do my desert though it's definitely taking self control

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What a talent the best chocolate place in the Bay Area Anyone need to try this chocolate one time in life

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The best chocolates and candies!! I love their Vegan Tortoises and their sour fruit strips. Their chocolates are also SOY-FREE.

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I was given the milk chocolate "Tortoises and they were divine! I will definitely be looking their other baked goods! Bravo!!

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5 years ago

Jen and her team did our holiday corporate gifts this year. We have received tremendous feedback from our clients!

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Their chocolates and candies are pretty good, but they demand a premium that's a bit too high for the quality that they offer.

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