Came here after a concert because we are craving for dessert, and this place was opened. I ordered tiramisu gelato and my friend got dark chocolate gelato as recommended by the server. The dark chocolate was too sweet, and too rich in my opinion. The texture was pretty thick. It tasted like fudge instead of gelato. The tiramisu tasted perfect that the texture was not runny, and it was not overly sweet. However, it lacked of the taste of coffee. Line was long and service was fast. Good for late night dessert. read more

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My husband and I now have a tradition baby go on a late night gelato run after dates and I found this place because it was open even at 11:00 p.m. Parking is a bit hard to find so he just waited on the side of the street with the parking lights on while I picked up some gelato. We got a medium with Kinder Bueno and Stracciatella. Both of them were good! The Kinder Bueno was extra smooth and creamy. Like it was so soft it just melted away into your mouth. The flavor was on point as well and I would definitely want to get this one again. We also really loved the Stracciatella - it was a vanilla base with pieces of chocolate shavings inside. I've had this flavor before at other gelato stores but never with this much chocolate presence. We could actually get the crunch in every bite. Only downside was they don't offer a smaller size with 2 flavors, so if you want two flavors you have to get the medium and essentially pay $8 with a credit card fee! A little too expensive for gelato I would say. read more

Chocolate SD - Kinder Bueno & Stracciatella Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

very nice service. went there a little later at night i don't recommend going alone because there is a lot of homeless people in the area and it can be a bit scary. the ice cream was good, it's super big so i recommend sharing one. they have a lot of options for different food and desert. cozy place. read more

Chocolate SD - nutella ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing! My husband and I went in for the gelato to cool off on a warm evening and we were not disappointed. We were greeted by a friendly staff who helped us choose our flavors and gave us little samples of different ones. There are a few small tables to enjoy your food before heading out, but many got their food to go. I got a medium cup with Kinder Bueno (hazelnut and chocolate) and coconut. The Kinder Bueno was an incredibly smooth and creamy version of the chocolate bar. The coconut was like eating a fluffy cloud. Both were the perfect level of sweet. I would love to go back for the pasta, paninis, crepes, or something from the pastry case. Whatever you are craving. This is the place to stop! read more

Came here for some gelato and got the cantaloupe and pineapple gelatos. Both flavors tasted good but was way too expensive for the serving size. I also noticed they charged a credit card surcharge too, which is ridiculous in 2024. I purposefully didn't tip when I saw the surcharge charged. I would've normally tipped at least a dollar when I get ice cream but not if you are going to charge a petty credit card surcharge. Your prices are high enough, it should include your credit card processing fees in the menu prices. read more

Stopped by Chocolat Cremerie during a recent visit to San Diego. I was staying in the Gaslamp District for a few nights and had a sudden craving for some dessert one of the evenings. After a quick scan of the area on Google Maps, I stumbled upon Chocolat Cremerie. It was right around the corner from my hotel and also had decent reviews from fellow Yelpers, so I gave it a try. I will never turn down the opportunity for a good crepe. Though my order was good, the rest of the experience, specifically with service, at Chocolat Cremerie left a lot to be desired. Upon entering their shop, I got a super eerie vibe. Though they seemed to be fully staffed and not that busy, there was no welcome or hello extended from any of the staff members until I reached the register to order. The girl who helped to take my order couldn't have been less excited to be working and had no problem showing it. The wait time for my order was reasonable. I was handed my completed order by another member of their staff and I quickly realized that the gelato was missing. I politely inquired and the girl helping me seemed so annoyed I asked. It was a super awkward (and unnecessary) interaction. I ended up ordering the Berries & Vanilla Bean Gelato, which is basically a crepe filled with various mixed berries and accompanied with a scoop of Vanilla Bean gelato. The crepe itself was prepared to my liking and the crepe had a good spread and fill of berries in side. The Vanilla Bean gelato was a good complement to the crepe, especially with the tartness of some of the berries. Though the crepe was tasty, it was a little expensive for what it was. Perhaps this could be attributed to the location? Based on the poor service alone, I would probably not return, however, as others have mentioned it is a late night option in the Gaslamp for hungry diners offering both sweet and savory options for potential customers. read more

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Nice place for after dinner sweets. Hubby and I came here after a nice dinner from Flemings. We are visiting San Diego for the weekend and I thought it would be nice to try someplace new for dessert. Decent price and good quality gelato. Not the friendliest staff but you get your moneys worth. They do offer other items besides gelato. I would've given this place five star if they would at least provide a friendlier customer service. I don't expect them to share their life away with me but a friendly smile would've made a huge difference. Price: A+ Quality: A+ Service: B Will we return? Definitely, when we return to San Diego. read more

Chocolate SD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I'll admit I love sweet treats, so making a stop at Chocolate Cremerie was a must when in the Gaslamp Quarter. They make their gelato fresh - if you go in the kitchen, you'll see all the equipment and fresh ingredients. When they run out of a flavor, that's it for the day. By the way, the pistachio and Oreo flavors are the most popular. Getting a crepe is also a must. They have both sweet and savory available - of course I got the chocolate, banana and strawberry one - watching it being freshly made in front of you is fun. read more

Chocolate SD - Nutella Crepe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tasty food and open late! Service was good and food came out fast. Would recommend for food late at night when nothing good is open!

Stopped by here during a stroll through the Gaslamp district. They have amazing gelato. I got the double scoop with dark chocolate and hazelnut Nutella flavors. The dark chocolate was yummy, almost had a mousse-like consistency. The hazelnut Nutella was good too but more like a distant second. The girl who helped us was very nice. read more

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GUYS PLS KNOW THIS IS REAL GELATO!!! The chocolate gelato is RIDICULOUS and AMAZING! The texture is what gelato is supposed to be. The service was good and ambiance was nice and chill. read more

Chocolate SD - Chocolate Gelato Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Don't come here. They charge and extra dollar for a large size iced coffee but only have 1 size, that being 12oz. So they just take an extra dollar for no reason other than shady business practices. They don't even tell you, just pay attention to the exra charges when they ring you up. read more

Earlier that evening at Saltwater Grill: Me: "Do you want dessert?" Her: "Yes, that would be nice" Me: "I saw a crêperie on the way here; why don't we skip dessert here, and get a dessert crêpe there?" Spoiler alert: this was a mistake. I ordered a crêpe with pastry cream and mixed berries. The crêpe was just ok, and puzzlingly it only contained one single berry: strawberry. What about the other mixed berries? At $13, this crêpe was rather forgetful. You know when you eat something, and immediately you regret it? Yes, this was that kind of experience. The pastries and cake slices on display looked really nice, so perhaps sweet crêpes are not their forte and we ordered the wrong thing. read more

Wonderful variety of gelato, expressos and crepes. Service was prompt. Fun little place for kids. Ambience is cute.

Service wasn't the best, but this cafe is cute and has character. Lots of gelato flavors to choose from. I sampled the cantaloupe and really liked it. It was refreshing. I got a medium with cantaloupe and striatella (chocolate chip) and it was the perfect after dinner dessert. Lots of seating inside and outside although outside was a group of people trying to give away their music on cds. Hard to enjoy your dessert with people shoving stuff in your face. read more

Chocolate SD - Medium gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Got the espresso and tiramisu gelato and it was amazing. Also got the vanilla chai 10/10. Perfect little treat read more

Chocolate SD - Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Honestly the worst customer service ever. I walked in and perused the flavors. I was going to go for my standard straciatella but was then intrigued by a toffee flavor. I asked if I could try the toffee and was told they do not give samples.... Hmm... really?? I wasn't trying to taste every flavor, just one! So I asked the other young lady. She said, we can't do anything during our rush hour. Mind you, this is 8:45 on a Sunday night and my father and I are, quite literally, the only ones in the store. So I look around and ask her, what rush hour?? We are the only ones here! And she says, well, you just got here! I'm perplexed and annoyed by now. Management should be advised that customers are not being valued or respected. I could understand if I looked as if I was trying to scam the system for free samples but clearly I had intention of patronizing this establishment. I would rather walk away with a bad taste in my mouth than settle for subpar service. read more

Stopped here for dessert after having dinner in PQ. This sweet shop is located in the gaslamp district in DTSD. You'll definitely have to hustle to find parking unless you get lucky. Originally wanted to go to Ghirardelli but we arrived as they were about to close. After walking a bit more, we ran into this place. All I saw was the word "chocolate" and that did me in. Was glad to see they weren't closing for another hour. There was no line so we quickly went in and placed our order. Good thing we did because soon after, a line formed behind us! The staff is masked and they were fast getting our orders to us. There were tables set up inside. Sat down and ate our goodies. That gelato was nice, smooth and creamy, just as it's meant to be. Flavor was great! The little chocolate candies were just as good. Tiramisu and carrot cake were divine! They have a pretty extensive menu for a dessert shop. You can order other food items besides sweets to have as a meal. They have flatbreads, crepes, sandwiches...if you like wine, they have some here too. Prices were a bit high, but you're in the gaslamp! I love finding unexpected treasure spots such as this one. I recommend coming here to get your sweet or savory fix if you're in the area. I'll be back for sure to try other things on their menu! read more

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"SOME OF THE BEST NUTELLA ICE CREAM" - BUT HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! They would of gotten more stars if their employees weren't so bothered by the presence of a customer. I went on thanksgiving night, walked in, there was a male and female working. The male employee had a nasty attitude. But it was thanksgiving so I got past it. I would ask simple questions like "do you offer samples" and he would respond as if I offended him. I also couldn't really understand him and noticed he spoke Spanish so I thought I would show him that I'm Hispanic and start speaking Spanish to him and maybe make him feel more comfortable. He understood what I said in Spanish but he would only reply back in his English which I couldn't really understand; So he had to repeat himself which only aggravated him more. Idk why he couldn't just speak Spanish to me. ICE cream tasted amazing, BUT because OF the customer service and THE PRICING ; I WILL not be coming back! read more

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So....to this Yelper, 5th Ave south of G is a happening spot in Gaslamp. They've been most active keeping businesses afloat during the pandemic. Chocolate is amongst the survivors and it's also been there ever since I moved here in 2009. The best thing about Chocolat is the consistency in its gelato. What better way to take in a Sunday farmers market and lunch than to have their gelato!!! It's never a bad time at Chocolat and to my surprise, they offer a weekend breakfast menu. How cool is this?? I'll update this review if I try it. Otherwise, the gelato is amazing!! Come see them in Gaslamp!! read more

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Great service at 11pm on comic con weekend. Ricotta & Olive Tapenade Bruschette Portobello & Goat Cheese Chocolate Soufflé read more

Chocolate SD - Portobello and Goat Cheese Flatbread Ricotta and Olive Tapenade Chocolate Souffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm glad I found this gem in downtown San Diego. Customer service is great. The staff is very helpful. The mimosas are a deal the vibe is very nice and chill. Great music selection. I'll definitely come back. read more

Chocolate SD - A much needed drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I only had their vanilla chai latte, and it was quite delicious. It had the perfect mix of vanilla & chai flavor. They do have a very large menu that consists of gelato, sweet & savory pastries, drinks and food items. A perfect place for on the go or even dining in. read more

Chocolate SD - Chai vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We were hungry at 11am on a Wednesday at the gaslamp so wanted to find something casual with good food. Glad we came across this place. Hubby had a savory crepe with mozzarella tomatoes and I had the chicken panini. My panini was huge! I only ate half and saved it for later. Overall hit the spot Service was also quick and friendly. He even gave us two free bottle of water when I asked for some ice water. It was super nice. read more

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Overall a great place! In San Diego this was a super affordable spot in a great location. Gelato was really tasty and service was nice. They had a decent array of options as well as other desserts. read more

Chocolate SD - Gelato options - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ngl best desserts I've had since moving to SD. The red velvet cheesecake was most definitely my fave. I am not even a fan of cheesecake but I'd definitely come back just for that one. The hot lava choc cake was good but it wasn't actually cake that I was looking for, but still was a good little dessert. Glad it was warmed. The choc strawberry was okay. Upset there wasn't like a strawberry syrup or anything just choc cheesecake with choc syrup and strawberry pieces. The place was a little hidden off but we found it and of course parking is always a struggle here but cute little place. Service was great. Called ahead to see if they have warmed desserts, they gave me my options and very understanding and patient during ordering. Wait time was about 10/15 min. Not long at all. Overall, very good. Will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

Chocolate SD - Cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're looking for ice cream in the Gaslamp district, you can find decent flavors here to satisfy your sweet tooth. We tried Oreos n cream (much too plain- needs more flavor and cookies) and toffee (like a light caramel, would have been better with more caramel drizzle). The gelato isn't too sweet which was fantastic but was not anywhere as thick as I prefer my gelato to be. Felt more like a smooth medium density ice cream to me. Next time I'll be back to try the dark chocolate if I'm in the area. read more

Chocolate SD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for quick drink as I was walking around and I got the spiced chai latte (iced). My drink was nicely made -- not too sweet but wonderfully creamy and flavorful. The place was empty that afternoon but I appreciated the patience of the guy working there as I read through the menu and decided what I wanted to get. They have so many options and I hope to come back another time to try their crepes and gelato! read more

Chocolate SD - Spiced chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Gelato anybody? Oh man; now this is some rich, decadent, indulgent, deep flavored gelato. I didn't catch my other half's choice but I did share bites. I had a vanilla bean and chocolate. The dark chocolate was like pure fudge; tasted like a pure fudgy dark thick chocolate cream. The vanilla was creamy and with true vanilla notes. She had a lighter milk chocolate and strawberry. I enjoyed the fresh berry bites throughout hers. The atmosphere here is definitely old Italian. It is a small deli counter with lots of pizza and panini offerings. We just came for the gelato. There's a baby outdoor patio for seating squished in between a 7-11 and a pizza by the slice joint. It's a noisy affair outside with many homeless unfortunately. But nobody bothered us a bit. read more

Chocolate SD - Cute indoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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So disappointed. I wanted to like this location so bad especially since I enjoyed the hillcrest location. Unfortunately the shop is dirty and run down. Needs a massive renovation!!! Customer service mediocre. Prices are extremely high especially for cheesecake and cake that takes package... $12!!! We tried a few menu items bagged toffee, mango gelato, strawberry gelato, vanilla gelato, slice of caramel cheesecake plus 2 chocolates. The gelatos are amazing. Must try!! However didn't care for the cheesecake or toffee. Probably won't be returning. read more

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Perfect dessert place when walking around SD all day. We stopped in after dinner to fix the sweet tooth cravings. Each of these were DELICIOUS! The Limoncello Cake was so fresh, light and creamy. Sweet but tart. The creme brulee was torched when ordered. So came out warm and creamy. The strawberries on top were so ripe and sweet. The crepe! It could have been filled with mud and it would have been good still. So warm, sweet and chewy. Filled with Nutella, you can't go wrong. Crave-able desserts! Service was great. She was fun and recommended her favorites. Very clean place. Lots of seating inside. read more

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Delectable Decadent Delicious We headed here post concert and we were not disappointed!! The staff was so nice and attentive... they brought the dessert to our table and made sure the table was clean and we were happy. read more

Chocolate SD - Chocolate Souffle Gelato Cup Chocolate Mousse cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Okay! Over lived in SD for quite awhile. Chocolat has been here a bit too. Long enough to establish themselves in GASLAMP! The place is beyond cute and the crepes and espresso are amazing! You need to get a Nutella crepe here or your trip to SD is not complete! As for the mocha! Yes! The Mocha!! I sometimes consider myself a mocha aficionado. I have two places in SD I LOVE mochas from and this is one of those places! Great selection of gelato as well as chocolates to tantalize your taste buds! Do yourself a favor and stop in at Chocolat to complete your visit to San Diego! read more

Chocolate SD - Mocha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Had the Nutella banana crepes. Delicious as always. Been coming here for 10 years. Never disappoints. read more

Chocolate SD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had the tiramisu gelato after dinner and it was the perfect sweet treat. There were tons of flavors offered and they also have other desserts available. My friend ordered cheesecake and enjoyed it. read more

Chocolate SD - Tiramisu gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend was visiting from out-of-town and wanted to pick up some chocolates. Since it was a chilly November evening, I decided to get a hot cocoa, specifically because it's a dark cocoa. It was good but pricey at $7. I wouldn't go out of my way for it but if I happen to be in the Gaslamp on a cold night again, I'd consider warming up with it again. read more

Had a late night craving for dessert on our recent visit to San Diego! Chocolat Cremerie was open, which was very convenient considering it was 9:30! Hours are very late night friendly! For three desserts, one with a scoop of ice cream was over 40 dollars. It was all pretty mediocre, especially for the price and serving sizes. Nothing was spectacular. We got the lemon cheesecake, which was more cake than anything, the apple crumble with ice cream and the green brûlée. Honestly, the ice cream was the best! So skip the desserts and grab a scoop of their gelato. read more

One word... YUM! Came across this place since my husband was craving some gelato. He ended up getting something like a cookies and cream Gelato, he loved it and so did I! I especially really enjoyed the little chocolates that they had. I ended up getting the Passionfruit and the brown butter pecan, both were delicious with great flavor! I would really like to try the crepes next time. read more

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What I order: -Salted Caramel & Vanilla Gelato -Fennel Sausage & Peppers Pizza -Roasted Rosemary Chicken Sandwich -Strawberry & Banana Nutella Crepes Feedback: My favorite was the Strawberry & Banana Nutella Crepes. There were so many toppings in it, lots of fruit, and Nutella Crepes were thin and slightly chewy. The flavor of the gelato was amazing, smooth, and soft texture. Love that there is garlic aioli in the chicken sandwich. The chicken was grilled juicy. The pizza was very cheesy. The sandwich and pizza were freshly made, came heatedI love the Bloody Orange Italian soda that they had. read more

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Salads and crepes were both delicious. Bring cash unless you want to pay a card fee. Expansive menu.