I was gifted a box of these stupendously delicious chocolates. They are the cutest looking things as well. Will definitely visit this chocolate shop when I'm back in Vancouver! read more

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We tried a variety of chocolates from ChocolaTas after walking by this location on a whim! Leaning towards the dark chocolate pieces, we were able to try the raspberry, cherry, grapefruit caramel, O Canada (hazelnut), vanilla and original. While they were all pretty good, the favorites were definitely the grapefruit caramel and cherry. Not only is the chocolate itself good, but so is the presentation. I would definitely recommend trying them out! read more

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I have ogled and drooled over the scrumptious and beautiful chocolates at this chocolatier in Granville Island many a time (their island in the public market is located just a bit beyond the bagel purveyor, in the center of the market, FYI). They've always had gorgeous chocolates, and gorgeous packaging, too: beautiful tins, small and medium and large, with stunning artwork on them (definitely keepsake tins), many with Vancouver or Canadian themes, or artwork by local artists. Some already have a selection of chocolates or caramels in them, but you can customize what treats you want to put in the tins. And the chocolates themselves are often adorned with edible art (colors or pictures) or are sculpted in artsy shapes. Really beautiful. If one needs a thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates high quality, beautiful chocolates, I don't think you can go wrong here. And just the tins themselves are lovely gifts. They have a huge selection of truffles in a gazillion flavors. Also, when I was there, they had these chocolate bear "sculptures", in either milk or dark or white chocolate, depicting the bear standing up holding a Canadian flag. OMG it was so adorable. These cost $14.99 each. Really unique and so darn cute. The woman working at the counter was super friendly and gave me a sample of a chocolate-covered caramel. How did she know I LOVE caramels? One of life's great mysteries. It was bloody delicious, and the texture, just perfect. Recently I visited some friends in TO who brought me to Niagara-on-the-Lake. There were dined in a restaurant where, for dessert, they served us ice wine in a shooter glass made entirely of dark chocolate. It was one of the most delicious things we had ever had, and I was determined to serve this dish when I got home to Vancouver, at my next dinner party. Anyhow, I got the bottle of that ice wine and started researching, where can I find those chocolate shooter cups. And Mr. Google lead me here, to Chocolatas. So I called them and ordered them (a bag of 12 chocolate shooter cups cost $12 and the "best before" date on the bag shows it's good for a year. I got two bags of them and was advised to keep them in the fridge). The woman said she's served these chocolate cups at her parties and they're always a big hit, and she gave me some ideas of liquors to put in them (Bailey's may be my next spirit I try in these cups!). Anyhow, this is a top-notch chocolatier, not only with their beautiful product line, but also with their customer service. read more

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I LOVE this place!!!! I have never gone to Granville island without making a stop at ChocolaTas. Holy moly is their chocolate ever the most amazing thing you have ever tasted in your life. It sounds like I'm over exaggerating but believe me, I'm not. I'm not a chocolate fan, I don't even really like chocolate, maybe sometimes with nuts and that's about it but ChocolaTas chocolate is not typical chocolate. They have everything under the sun for any type of palate and you will find the perfect chocolate for you. The service is slow and not the most helpful but they're friendly and they try. The price may be high but who's to say that this confection turns a non-chocolate fan into a chocolate lover is anything but priceless. They're absolutely stunning as well! The perfect gift for anyone for any occasion. If you're looking for something with exotic spices, try the chai masala and if you're a huge fan of exotic fruit like me, don't miss out on the passion fruit and yuzu flavours too! You can't go wrong with any of the choices, when in doubt, choose the prettiest ones that catch your eye! read more

We stumbled upon ChocolaTas at the Granville Public Market. I'm always looking for fine chocolate and the presentation is what drew me in. They're located toward the middle of the market and not too hard to find. Everything was neatly packaged and perfectly designed. You could get chocolates prepackaged or select your own assortments. I decided to get a few small boxes and decided not to leave a review until I actually tried the chocolate. While I was sold on appearance, they by far surpassed any chocolates looks wise on my trip, I still needed to taste them. So obviously I gave them five stars! So amazing, and high quality chocolates in every way. They had the cutest little tins all ready for Christmas and all sorts of other Christmas chocolates. The man working was also super nice and helpful in our selections. Now I need to make a trip back for more! read more

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A specialty chocolate store located in Granville Island, their bright chocolates caught our eye so we got a few singles to go. Unfortunately like macarons, they were finished in a single bite but an absolute delicious mix of flavors in every bite. I'm not sure how often I would come back just because they were about $2 per bite. read more

ChocolaTas - Pistachio, green tea, lavender, salted caramel - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you are in Grandville Public Market then need to visit the Chocolatas store inside the market. They have variety of cute and unique design of chocolate. Each come with different flavor and crème inside. You definitely won't find these unique chocolate anywhere else. It's so pretty and amazing to bite into the choco. read more

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This shop caught my eye when I was browsing through Granville Public Market! They offer a variety of really interesting flavors here. Some of their chocolates are dome shaped, some have contemporary designs on them, and some even have cute animals on top! Since these chocolates were pretty expensive, I just bought a small box that I was able to customize. I chose the dark salted caramel, the ladybug (hazelnut cream), pepper and mango, and a dome-shaped one. The lady behind the counter put it in a pretty teal box with a white bow that reminds me of a Tiffany box! These chocolates make great gifts- too bad I didn't share LOL. read more

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The Chocolate has pretty good flavor to them. Had the Mojito Mint & Rum and that was not bad. I could taste the rum more than the minty mojito flavor. I like the color of the chocolate. Next one up was the Earl Grey Tea, the earl grey flavor was not that strong. maybe its probably because I had it right after the Mojito. Next was the Green Tea. the green tea is a lighter taste. Would be good refreshing. But I can't really taste too much of the green tea. Maybe I should have ate the chocolate in a different order. Last one I had was the Dark Ganache. I like that dark chocolate bold taste. Overall the chocolate were not bad. But I have had better and smoother chocolate. Tastewise it was interesting. I would recommend this place to friends. read more

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With the beautiful and diverse selection of chocolates, it's hard to walk by chocolatas without at least trying a few pieces. Although a little pricy, the flavours are delicious and so interesting, and the quality is clearly great! My fave was the whisky pear, but my family loved all the ones we tried. Service was also very good - the lady who helped us was so patient and friendly as she recommend flavours based on what we liked and even offered a free sample. read more

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While the look of these chocolates is lovely, they are lacking in flavor. I selected the passion fruit, yuzu, maple syrup caramel, and raspberry with basil. Passion fruit was the only one I would consider having again. The staff was attentive. A shame the product is not up to par. read more

Probably one of the cutest shops to visit inside the Granville Public Market. Order chocolates individually, pick up an elaborately wrapped gift box, or build-your-own box. I chose a box of 4 which enabled me to choose two circle-shaped and two rectangle-shaped chocolates. I also was able to choose the tin box to take them home with. I went for the 'Granville Island' imprinted one. The selection is quite vast, making it extremely hard to choose. They are also very decorative and adorable. I did go for a catchy lady bug and bumble bee shaped one individually in addition to the ones I selected for my box. Almost too cute to eat and expensive at $2 a pop. Delectable chocolates with great gift options! read more

Adoring the presentation and the variety of these admirable chocolates that comes in flavored squares or rounds! The container that it comes in, is catchy to the eye too. They have delectable selections to choose from and had fun picking them! read more

One of the great things about my visit to Canada this weekend. Friendly, charming, and very engaging staff, along with a very interesting mix of choices in the case. I've said it before and I'll say it again here--I can kinda tell which chocolates are the good stuff, but, really, I am shopping for gifts at a place like this. It doesn't have much chance of making it to my mouth, especially if it turns out to be really, really good. Half the chocolate I bought this morning is already gone, and, if this tells you much about the quality on offer here, I didn't get to try any (not that I insisted or anything). I focused on the truffle case at one end. They have about three dozen different options, ranging from simple milk chocolate, maybe with some almonds, caramel, or fruit flavor added, up to choices with sea salt, rosemary, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and other infusions. That deep end where the oddball flavors are is where I focused, because I know what will make me look good when I get home. The lady behind the counter sized me up right away and threw in a couple of additional recommendations to round out the little bag I was filling, and they will probably turn out to be the stars of the trip. The chocolates here are made well with high-quality ingredients, well-modulated recipes, and attractive decoration on the outside. Whether you're the one presenting the chocolates or you're the one unwrapping the chocolates, it looks like this place is an absolutely indispensable resource. I will certainly be back when I want to get some more. read more

Are you lured in by artfully designed sweets sporting names like "whisky" and descriptions like "stem, pits and liquor"? Well, for years, the closest I have come to tempting my tongue has been leering at Chocolatas while ordering up some Oyama across the hall. But that changed today. I said "Just one" but really, with that many choices, it was impossible to stop there. Cherries, whisky, sea salt and the "Granville Island" in hand, I went from a leer to a gorge. And I don't regret it. These little truffles are perfect for a indulgence while browsing the stalls or for a gift. Yes, if I were a tourist, I would buy one of the Vancouver inspired tins and fill it with Vancouver named chocolates. You can't resist. It's more fitting than a keychain with a beaver on it, right? I wouldn't go so far as to say they're the tops in the city, but they're a-ok for a splurge. I'd say they're probably priced at a premium, but with the location they're in, it only makes economical sense. I'm coming back to try the mint, chai, champagne truffles and bark. read more

Was looking for a unique gift for a friend back home when I saw this shop and couldn't resist the cute designs. They all looked like little pieces of modern art! I picked up a small gift tin with flowers for my friend back home. I was pleased with such artful chocolate presentation and cute packaging that I didn't have to look any further for that one-of-a-kind gift. Très chic! read more

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Legit chocolates!!! Price is right and flavors are there. Got three boxes of Chocolatas Holiday boxes and store gave us extra bonus of limited edition of Belgian Delights - very good gesture and delicious chocolates. THANK YOU. Whole purchase costed about $40 but every last piece worth it :) read more

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Not only does the chocolate taste good, but it visually stimulating. It might be a little pricey for these chocolates, but with all the designs, is not it worth it? $18.00 for the Vancouver Time Tin. The salesman was very nice and congenial. He told us how this place won the local chocolate contest this year and the competition was pretty close to their competitor, who surprisingly uses their chocolate. o_O He gave us each a sample of the chocolate since the ones we bought were souvenirs. I don't like chocolate much, especially dark chocolate, but the one I received was surprisingly tasty and creamy. Mhmmm! Wish there was one back home... -Granville Island location read more

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Chocolate. One of the major food groups. And as a result can be done well - or, as a disappointment too profound for words. Luckily, there is ChocolaTas, where not only one can sustain the chocolate "fix" as well as assuage the aforementioned disappointment that can occur due to the distractedness of life. Truffles, caramel, milk and dark - all are done well, resulting in the appropriate mouth feel, start and finish so a propos of the high quality nectars we have grown accustomed. A magnificent treat at the Market. read more

This place is still a secret in Vancouver. It is located inside of the Granville Island Market, but once found you will be met by lots of choices. They offer so many unique and creative variations that it is difficult to choose, but whatever you end up with, it's seem always to be an awesome choice. Wim Tas, who came from Belgia (that is where they make one of the best chocolates in the world) has created this beautiful shop. If you meet him in his shop, he can give you terrific recommendations on milk and dark chocolate types. And if you happen to speak some German he understands that as well, since he studied there. I can recommend Horse Head, Diamant, Zenzero and Four Spices. If you enjoy Chocolate and also like the Granville Island Market, you have to give this place a try. And if you need a gift for somebody, I am sure they will love Chocolatas. In my opinion it is the best chocolate in Vancouver! read more

is it just me, or when you read the name, do you see/think Chocolate Tatas???? but I digress... LOVE that they have vegan chocolates. most have hazelnut-- would be great if they expanded into other fillings. beautiful & tasty. great gifts for the vegans in your life. read more

Excellent little chocolatier. Great selection, interesting flavours. Well worth the taste. Really friendly staff. They also have vegan truffles which was interesting to learn about and try. My only annoyance was having to 'buy' boxes or take chocolate in little plastic bags. Just doesn't fit the experience...truffles melting in plastic bags. Why do that to your own product? read more

I was sold at their Angry Birds display. then their packs of chocolates are so conveniently packaged and their chocolate shoe! Decisions, decisions. Nuts, what kind of nuts, fruit, savory? Visually it's hard to resist. Get them all!! Don't forget their chocolate fountain rentals!! The staff here really enjoy their work. Why wouldn't they. It's delicious chocolate! read more

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Amazing. I stopped by ChocolaTas on a trip to Granville Island and was mesmerized by their display (OK, if I'm being honest, it doesn't take much when there's chocolate involved). After speaking to the most helpful clerk EVER, I decided on the 20-piece box and set about the task of picking 20 different flavors. The service that I received was excellent - the clerk was patient and made several suggestions based on my personal preferences. I didn't feel rushed at all. I wish I had asked her name so that I could call her out in this review. In terms of the chocolate - it's delicious. There's not much else I can say to top that. They have a variety of really interesting flavors such as vanilla + star Anise, sea salt + Rosemary, pepper + lime etc. There are favors that I normally wouldn't go for that I absolutely loved (the vanilla + Anise being one of them). Their chocolate is fresh and will definitely provide a foodgasm. Try the chocolate-dipped strawberries - they are to die for! In terms of price, it's a little expensive (i.e. a 10-piece box will cost you $18.50) but definitely worth it. I'm pretty sure you pay more at other chocolate shops for lesser quality chocolate. The only down side is that I'm going to have to eat the entire box myself. Such a shame ;-) read more

Cool option for some look-better-than-they-taste sweets in the market. read more

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I tried a variety of chocolates. They look pretty, but they taste surprisingly light and sweet (I cannot really taste the flavors). Service is okay. I will go back if they have some exclusive flavors. read more

They emblazon their website with "vegan chocolates" advertising, have signs about it in their counter window, but don't actually sell vegan chocolate. They don't add any dairy but can't guarantee that their suppliers don't. Strikes me as very lame - as vastly expensive as they are, they should have a good command of the production from bean to bar, or else they should stop claiming that they sell vegan chocolate. read more

I am so sad that I did not buy more. I am a chocolate connoisseur and bought a box of 16 when I was in town for vacation. And now I am out and they were the best chocolates I have had in a very long time; since France 4 years ago. And I have tried plenty of chocolates since then. Each filling was a delight and the size was perfect. They were also beautiful, but that was far less important read more

The beauty of Canada is that we get to enjoy some truly exceptional imports, in particular from Belgian Maitre Chocolatier, Wim Tas who moved from Belgium in 2002 to begin spreading the word of fine chocolate. This newly opened market stand on Granville Island have found their niche with Chocolatas. Fine, traditionally, organic handmade chocolates in fascinatingly unique flavours and artfully inspired designs will have you salivating. I was generously given a sample of their Kyoto Cherry Rose tea flavoured dark chocolate and wow! The selection is inspired by worldly flavours, from white chocolate ganache with green tea infusion, dark ganache flavoured with wasabi, dark chocolate with bitter coffee caramel ganache to dark ganache with pink, black and Szechaun peppercorns and milk chocolate ganache with fruit infusions. I snapped up a dark ganache finished with sea salt and the dark ganache with raspberry chocolate, amazing! Chocolates were $1.50 a piece and Chocolatas also does beautiful and unique gift boxes and provides chocolate fountain rentals for small and large parties. Chocolatas will also consult with you on wedding favours for your impending nuptials while accommodating any budget. read more

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A nice little chocolate shop located in the market of Granville Island. I am familiar with these beautiful pieces of chocolate art at the market as well as craft fairs around the city. Great selection of chocolates with fair market prices. Looking at the chocolates is like culinary porn. read more

I love the friendly staff here. They have a beautiful booth here at Granville Island and it is a great place to buy something to bring friends when going out of town. They have nice packaging and some really great flavours for their chocolates. This place should not be missed on your chocolate tour! read more

Beautiful chocolates and helpful service. We visited this stand today in the Granville Farmers Market and James was very kind and helpful. Their chocolates would make a beautiful gift or a splurge for yourself! read more

Mmmmmmm - good! We first discovered Choclatas at Granville Island, but were soon at their Abbotsford factory outlet store to learn more about their chocolate magic. There, the staff have more time to not only tell you about their fine chocolates, but go over anything you want to learn about chocolate and its history .... all the staff, and owners are incredibly informative people and a real pleasure to meet. The 4-Spices, Java, and ZenZero have got to the tastiest chocolates known to man; and the good thing there is no preservatives in them ... all the more reason to eat them quickly. read more

Love the chocolate! One of the best chocolate shops in Vancouver. We always go to Granville Island Market when visit Vancouver, and ChocolaTAs is a "must" to stop by. Just one suggestion to the owners: having members of the family with food allergies, we were happy to see some chocolates of a vegan variety. We happily pointed at some and asked a seller to keep and to pack them separately. To our amazement she added some non-vegan chocolates to the pile of vegan ones, and packed them together, even though we tried to tell her that they were not vegan. You know, for people with dairy allergy it could be quite a serious contamination. We couldn't risk giving the vegan chocolates to our dairy intolerant family member. Just a question- why to create vegan chocolates if you contaminate them later anyway. Quite disappointing. I wish, your personnel would be trained better. Please, improve. read more

Wow I was wrong this is a very well managed company and I cant wait to taste a hand crafted chocolate for my first time. Thank You Wim Tas

Holy Crap. These chocolates are amazing. Totally worth the cost. Just buy the assortment, if you try to pick, it takes forever and you might miss something unexpectedly amazing like the mojito one. read more