Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland shop in La Jolla is small but as the saying goes:…read more the best things come in small packages. ;) The first Teuscher shop I visited frequently is in Beverly Hills. This shop is smaller, clean with delightful flavors of chocolates which are most people's downfall. But no worries, one chocolate a day won't harm you, especially ones filled with Dom Perignon champagne, my favs. The staff here is lovely helpful cordial and with chocolates from Switzerland, this is shop is worthy of your visit. Recommend

I am so glad that we go to try out Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland…read more It is tucked inside of a little shopping complex located upstairs, and it is on one of the main roads with shopping in La Jolla Village. I have been past it several times but did not know it was there. The store is small but they have plenty of different styles and sizes of high quality Swiss chocolates. We got to try it last weekend as part of a Mystery picnic experience. The person working at the counter grabbed our to go package and asked some questions, we let her know it was part of the picnic, and she said she had also done the picnic, but down in Coronado. She told us about the shop, the chocolates, about some of the different packages, etc. The chocolates were decadent, rich, sweet and delicious. Our package came with a few different types. But there are many options to choose from. I am looking forward to trying more out. Enjoy the photos.

I love bookstores and enjoyed coming here!…read more They have a good selection of books and there's also gifts and office supplies too. Lots of other shops too around here. I'd definitely come back when in La Jolla.

Aside from books, this is one of the best places to shop for stationery and gifts in SD. I've found…read moremany cute gems here over the years, from page flags and stickers to journals and cute lil knick knacks. Admittedly, I usually stop by for everything but their books as that's usually what piques my interest at Warwick's. I've discovered so many cute stationery brands that I've never even heard of, like Girl of All Work's Page Flags and more recently, L'après-midi Travel Journals! The shop is divided into 2 halves. One side carries art/decor and jewelry made by local artists in glass displays, and as you walk further in, you'll see an extensive selection of greeting cards, notebooks, and fountain pens in glass cases. They also carry gift wrapping supplies and assorted bags. The other side carries books and has a cute children's section with plushies, including Jellycats! I do have to say, the service is not always consistent. Some of the employees definitely profile you upon entering, but there are respectable employees that are genuinely eager to help you find what you're looking for! As a local, whenever I'm unable to find something in-stores, an employee happily offers to take down my info so that they can contact me if the item arrives in-stores at some point, which I greatly appreciate. From my experience, the pricing for the stationery is fair, in fact, for some of the items that I've purchased, Warwick's prices are actually lower than what you'd find online. The L'après-midi Travel Journals retail for $18 online from the brand's exclusive US distributor, but Warwick's prices the journals at $13.95! Similarly, the Girl of All Work Page Flags retail for $7 on the brand's website, but at Warwick's, it's $5.99. Parking can be difficult if you're trying to park directly in front of the store or on the main street, but if you drive around a bit, you're likely to find a spot within a reasonable walking distance. All in all, Warwick's remains as a fun shopping destination. If you're anything like me, you'll walk in with no intention to get anything, but will walk out with a shopping bag in hand. :)

Not bad but definitely not as good as Sees. Surprised it is ranked as high as it was.read more

Very good chocolate and the owner was very helpful in our choice selection. We are from out of…read moretown and very sad that they are not in our neighborhood. Great overall experience.

I came in a couple of days ago, and a woman named Christy was absolutely wonderful! Such a joy to…read morebe around. She was very friendly, and the whole time I felt like I was talking to a close friend. She sold me the best chocolate I've (and the kids!) have ever had. 5/5, thank you! I'm not in California for too much longer, but I'll definitely have to stop back in and say thank you to her! Thank you, Christy!

Came into this place because I saw some beautiful chocolate in the window…read more I was not expecting some of the best chocolate I've ever had. Not only is the chocolate here a hidden gem- but Sonia, one of the employees is also a gem here! She will encourage you to sample her favorites and will sell you on some luxury chocolate. Let Sonia know what you do and don't like and she will point you in the right direction. She truly makes you feel like a kid in a candy store.

Lick-It Lollipops are amazing. They taste so clean and simple, yet with so many flavors to choose…read morefrom, it is fun to try new flavors! My favorite is the lemon ginger. I love drinking (strong and bitter) black tea, so the lemon and ginger pair well with it. Megan handpours all the lollipops and did our wedding gifts with 2 kinds, a pear spritzer one and old-fashioned one. They are so cute and pretty, especially the birthday cake and watermelon ones. She also has seasonal flavors and I love the peppermint ones during the colder sweater weather days. I highly recommend this local San Diego business. She also does shipping and gift baskets, and we usually get ours from the Hillcrest Farmer's Market. She does the Bernardo Winery and other local farmers markets and festivals too.

Walking around the Vista Strawberry Festival, I was drawn in by the cute display! So, when we took…read morea closer look, we saw they were selling lollipops! They had so many flavors! It was hard to choose! We ended up getting three: POG, Sweet Pineapple, and Watermelon & Tajin! Not too sweet, but just enough to get my sweet tooth fix!

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

I ordered a sashimi platter for a dinner party. You have to order 4 full days before pick up and…read morelast pick up is 5pm during the week. They tray had about 40 pieces of sashimi, large pieces but a bit uneven cut. It did come in an attractive plastic boat so great to bring to a party. The tray was $55, no tax, ordered online. You pick up at Customer Service near cashiers. I saw online they do Japanese sandwich trays as well and they looked pretty tasty.

So I was eating lunch at UTC, and I saw that they had the Sanrio characters! Totally reminded me of…read moremy childhood, so guess what? I ended up getting like five of the cubes cuz they were just too cute. I got the Little Twin Stars, Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi! I just liked the packaging. After I eat all the goodies inside, I will be repurposing the cubes! Since I spent over $50, ended up getting the 20% off. Usually, I try to wait till they mark them down to grab some of these goodies, but I couldn't resist! These are always a nice gift for whatever occasion!

Small boutique by the movie theaters and also near Shake Shack. We came to the mall on a weekday…read moreand decided to get treats to bring home. When we passed by, there was a sign indicating that staff was on break so we decided to come back after lunch. When we came back there was a lady behind the counter and she was assisting other customers. Yes, this candy is expensive but holy cow are they delicious. My husband like the gummy candies, and the one we picked out were very flavorful. I wish there were samples so that you're able to try them, but they do sell sample packets (4 for $10). Each sample packet some with about 10 pieces of small candies. My daughter chose the sea salt caramels and when I tried them they were delicious. The chocolate was not too overbearing and had a small hint of sea salt. The caramel was the right amount of stickiness and didn't stick too much to your teeth. Packaging is beautiful and a nice gift for those who appreciate sweets!

Best French macaroons and other French desserts I've had in a long time. We stayed in La Jolla for…read morethe week of July 4 and came here every night for cappuccinos and macaroons. Everything freshly tasting and customer service was beautiful. We will be back thank you for everything.

Truly the best macarons. They have two pastry chefs from France and the owner/staff are so friendly.read more

I've been to Laderach several times and have always had an amazing experience. To start off with,…read morethe customer service is always friendly and knowledgeable. If you ask any of the workers, they will be able to tell you their personal favorite flavors. There are endless rows of beautifully displayed fresh chocolate slabs that are almost too pretty to eat. Some of my personal favorites are the milk chocolate with hazelnuts, nut trio milk and dark (hazelnuts, almonds, and pistachios with milk and dark chocolate), and their cherry-raspberry white-dark (seasonal flavor). They also often come out with new flavors like the Dubai chocolate or cornflakes with milk chocolate. The quality of the chocolate really stands out. Even though it's definitely on the pricier side, the quality makes it feel worth it for a special treat or gift. If you're a chocolate lover, Läderach is a must visit destination. It's one of those places where it's almost impossible to leave with just one flavor, and I'll definitely be back to try more flavors.

CHOCOLATE FROM SWITZERLAND (3.2 stars)…read more Real talk, I didn't savor exquisite chocolates. Definitely better than Hershey but not better than Toblerone (in my opinion). The two pieces of chocolates I bought for $5 per piece had no wow-factor and nothing stood out but tasting about average-good chocolate. The chocolates here are very pricy and don't feel there was justification. MILK CHOCOLATE with hazelnuts, gianduja ($5) - This was good and liked it better than the other chocolate I bought, only because there was more chocolate flavor and I like texture in my chocolate bars such as hazelnuts. WHITE CARAMEL CHOCOLATE with almonds, granola, caramel ($5) - This reminded me of a Starbucks Caramel Machiatto and surprised it didn't blow my taste buds. I think I can walk pass this chocolate shop while shopping. I'll stick to my Toblerone. Until the next review...

We were invited to try this cool gelato spot out in La Jolla. The place is located in La Jolla…read moreCove, in the heart of the action. It is known for their delicious natural gelato as well as offering dairy free and vegan gelato. When we arrive, the line was all the way down the street and it was a very hot 85° day on La Jolla Cove. Even with the ocean breeze, it was a baking day. By the time we got to the line after finding parking, which was very packed, but bearable, the line had died down to about 15 people. I appreciated that while we were in line they had a nice young lady outside giving samples of the featured flavor called sunrise, which was delicious. It was like orange pineapple, and it was really good. One of the gelato servers came out to the line and got us from the middle back of the line and said he would be ready to serve us and so we took that as a really good excellent customer service practice. He could tell that the others in front of us we're going to get served shortly by his counterparts within the store so he grabbed the people near the back of the line to get us to get our gelato sooner. The four of us each chose what we wanted and I will tell you that the flavors were absolutely delicious. I chose the non dairy / vegan Coconut Coffee Flavor Gelato, and also another flavor. It was AMAZINGLY creamy and the waffle cone was perfectly sweet! Everyone enjoyed their gelato and we really appreciated this place. Apparently they are comparable to authentic Italian gelato...like, in Italy! Overall, I highly recommend this place. They have other locations, and I think that they are growing their brand throughout San Diego. Yummy!

Some of the best gelato I've ever had. Incredible flavors. I especially liked trying the…read morestracciatella, salted caramel, and moka. Ended up getting an Affogato w/ stracciatella and salted caramel and it was delicious. Friendly staff and great service in a cute shop