Choquiero Chocolate is a nice charming little shop that has some character. It is fun to look at all the different chocolate bars, etc. Street parking only. No restroom. The shop owner was very friendly and helpful. Our cousin bought a chocolate drink and a chocolate bar. *Xocolatada House Cacao: Guatemalan ceremonial cacao, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, raw cacao powder, coconut sugar, mesquite pod powder, house-made cashew milk (4/5). We got to sip some of his ice cold drink! It was cool, rich, creamy, chocolate-y yumminess with a somewhat "gritty texture". Enjoyable anytime! *Definite 70% Öko-Caribe (V): This two-ingredient chocolate bar is made with cacao from Öko-Caribe, located in Pimentel in the Duarte province, the largest cacao growing region in the country. The tasting notes of this chocolate are citrus fruits, dried fruits and nuts. Support your local business. read more

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What a treasure trove!! I heard about this shop from a friend and needed to go see it first myself. Absolutely lovely and a huge variety of chocolate from all over the world. I even tried one of their unique drinks. It was delicious. I also bought 4 different bars and can't wait to gift a few of them to friends. There are a few cozy places to sit down and enjoy yourself. Looking forward to going back this summer and trying a few more things... I think I'll call this my "year of chocolate". read more

Choquiero Chocolate - Their fancy version of a "mocha" - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Nevada City, California

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A fully stocked exotic chocolate shop with an array of bars and truffles across all locales and flavors, along with a small fresh VEGAN hot chocolate counter. I think I got the Andes hot chocolate with vegan marshmallow. This was made with homemade cashew milk which is the best nondairy milk I've ever had - thick and creamy and NOT gritty and no gum or thickener aftertaste. Because of this, and the quality of chocolate used, the hot chocolate is rich and thick and bitter in the traditional way. I prefer this to the store bought brown milky sugar mix, but this won't be to everyone's palate. It was so rich I struggled to finish even with my lust for chocolate so consider sharing! Logistics: - a few chairs for seating outside - limited street parking - all hot chocolate is vegan read more

Un lugar muy bonito y tranquilo, el ambiente es excelente tienen variedad de opciones de café. read more

Choquiero Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Nevada City, California

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OK, Yelpie culinary compatriot folks, for my 600th review, I will make it a special find. Showing guests around Nevada City and craving an early afternoon coffee, we just stumbled upon this place. Tucked away behind a nice, cozy yard in a small, unassuming Victorian building is this coffee/tea/chocolate shop! It is small, independent, creative, and an awesome alternative to Starbucks or Peets or any mega coffee corporation. I will use one word to describe it. MAGICAL. It is like walking into an unbelievable wonderland of specialty, boutique chocolate! What strikes one immediately is the vast array of chocolate bars on shelves. It is unbelievable. Again, not the mega corporate chocolate enterprises, a la Hershey, but small independent chocolate enterprises from around the world. Just be prepared it is pricey, like $11-$14 a bar in some cases, yet the selection is mouth watering tantalizing. After looking over bars with incredibly interesting ingredients, I settled on two bars of their own brand chocolate, one spicy, at $5. apiece. They were both excellent and well worth it. Super delicious and very good quality. We ordered coffee drinks, and I had a cold cocoa coffee that was excellent and refreshing. This place has more than chocolate and coffee, so go ahead, enter the world of deliciousness, and explore a truly fun place. read more

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incredible selection of gourmet chocolate, mini brands that I've never seen before. Great place to get an assortment of chocolate bars for a friends birthday. read more

I had been really excited to try this place out, since it looked super cute from the outside and duh it's chocolate. Upon walking in, I liked the decorations and the service was alright. The red velvet latte tasted disgusting and nausea hit pretty much immediately. After the initial shock, I checked the menu which showed that it doesn't even have coffee in it and it's basically beet juice and mushrooms. That was really frustrating: I'm not able to take supplements due to health issues and I wouldn't have EVER ordered this. It's not a latte, I don't see the point in trying to mislead people. I'd never go back here. read more

What's worse than mediocre? It sucked?!?? That's how we felt after our experience. Maybe we just came at the wrong time?!?!? When we walked in, the place was m a g I c a l. There were so many different kinds of chocolate from all over the world! The menu was insanely appetizing that I wanted to try everything! I ordered the only dessert on the menu called Choco-Gato, ice cream with ganache, some kind of beans and hot chocolate. I also ordered a Dark Chocolate Brownie, but the guy said it was frozen and they don't have a microwave. So I went for the Truffle Cake Instead. I figured I should order two things for two adults and two kids to share. What we got was a joke. There were three small scoops of golf-sized balls of ice cream drowned in hot chocolate. It was like soup! The Truffle Cake was hard to cut and it was like eating fudge. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things? Oh and the kids pointed out there's a microwave. Huh. Did he not want to use it?? I wonder what's up with that?? Was that guy having an off day or something? I don't know... but I'm definitely not ordering anything from their menu again. read more

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This place has become a ritual for me right before I see my therapist. Its said that cacao helps open the heart and it taste pretty amazing so its a win win. The staff is always cheerful, nice and quick with a recommendation. Its packed with all sorts of cacao delights from bars, to ceremonial grade cacao. I really enjoy the house cacao cold or the mint. yum. read more

Chocolate galore from all around the world! Great cozy vibe with a few tables to sit and enjoy their tasty baked goods or a cup of their deliciously rich hot chocolate. Friendly, welcoming staff, willing to answer all questions and recommend favorites. What's not to love? read more

This little shop is awesome. I wanted a hot chocolate but didn't want the normal super sweet stuff and this place delivered! Real cacao flavor, only slightly sweetened, or you can have it straight with water if you dine in. Not only that but they had an impressive selection of chocolates from around the world including Fossa, which I was most excited about! Great place to pick up a unique chocolate gift and grab a hot cup to stroll the town with. read more

International chocolate selection, ceremonial cacao, jewelry, art, peaceful vibes. Be sure to pick up extra bars of their Choquiero to take home with you. read more

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Red velvet is the best drink!! Medicinal mushroom and tasty coconut milk. Yum! Delicious chocolates and gifts. Love this place!! read more

I remember getting a fabulous cardamon laced hot chocolate here just as a snowfall started. I sat on the porch and watched the town transform. Lovely memory. Choquiero always has my favorite lip balm, great coffee, nooks and crannies to sit in, and a tremendous selection of artisan chocolate. read more

Great selection of chocolates from all over the world. We had a House Cacao, an affogato and a brownie...all were amazing! read more

Choquiero Chocolate - Affogato - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Nevada City, California

There are a few must see places to be educated and enlightened. The Choquiero of Nevada City is one of those places. Yes, it expensive but you don't visit this place everyday or even every month. It is a very unique boutique store. Once you have tasted their chocolate and cacao drinks, your taste buds for bland Starbucks or Dutch Bros drinks are forever changed. There is so much to absorb and learn from this store. You will be overwhelmed and perhaps intimidated in a positive way on your first visit. They have a great array of unique gifts for special occasions. read more

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This is a gem of a place nestled in downtown Nevada city. We were there the weekend for earth day, and happily discovered this place. It was a small intimate shop with variety of chocolate from all over the world, as we bought a couple to take home. Along with that, I enjoyed two deliciously made mama cacao with damiana (iced). Highly recommend this place. read more

Love the regular cocoa, hot or iced. Humans at the front are always friendly and helpful. They also have chocolates of all varieties from all over the world. This is my favorite before or after the river treat. Everything I've tried has been scrumptious. I've brought friends and they've all enjoyed their purchases. Highly recommend. read more

This is one of my favorite shops in downtown Nevada City. They have a ton of chocolate and cacao items sold here. Lots of chocolate that is vegan or nondairy. They have chocolate and cacao bars from a lot of local makers as well as ones from all over the country. They also have 4 different flavors of cacao bars that they make themselves. Some of my favorite brands sold here are Fine and Raw, CRU, Ora Cacao and of course the Choquiero chocolate. Lots of the chocolate is organic too. They also have some tea for sale such as Classy Hippie Tea from Sacramento which is amazing tea. They also have some delicious vegan desserts in the case. They also have a wide selection of hot and cold drinks. I like the hot cacao drinks the best. They also hold cacao ceremonies here too and they are really special! Not sure if they are currently happening due to Covid. They have a couple tables on the front porch and more behind the business in a garden area. There is also one table inside. read more

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This place offers some wonderful, high end chocolate. I am a fan of good quality dark chocolate and they offer many different kinds. When in Nevada City, I would recommend sampling some of their chocolate. On my most recent visit the thing I was most excited about was the lovely hand made sweaters and other baby clothing. I'm not sure if they were knitted or crocheted (spelling?) but they were really special!! read more

Choquiero Chocolate - House made, vegan, ethically sourced chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Nevada City, California

Such a cute and tasty little spot! Not only are a lot of the chocolate bars on the shelves vegan, everything on the drink/dessert menu is vegan. My favorite it the affogato, with dairy free ice cream they make in house. There's also an outdoor space with lots of seating in back, which can be easy to miss if you don't know to go outside and through the back gate to get there. read more

This is an interesting little place in Nevada City. It's a very high end chocolate shop with lots of different types of chocolate. They do serve delicious hot chocolate varieties. I had a rich one that was infused with lavender and spices and it was heavenly. You should be aware that the prices are not cheap - my hot chocolate was $6 but it was so good and unlike anything I have tasted before. The service was great and the people are generally friendly. I would recommend it if you want to try something different. read more

I had a chocolate craving. Not just any chocolate... but delicious, beautiful, mindfully prepared and HIGH QUALITY chocolate. This place surpassed my expectations and then some. SOOO many great options and I mean, the other things in the shop were... beyond words. This place is a little slice of chocolate heaven in every sense of the phrase. Thank you! read more

Beautiful spot to enjoy a cacao beverage or 3! High quality products at very reasonable prices. We tried 3 different beverages and all 3 had a unique profile of ingredients lending to a delectable experience. Also purchased an assortment of goodies and have to say the ceremonial cacao was priced better than 'internet' prices. Definitely will make the trip back to this cacao treasure. read more

Choquiero Chocolate - Bananitas, Matcha, Rose - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Nevada City, California

Choquiero makes the best chocolate, all the way down to the Eco wrapper and alternative sugars. They even carry amazing chocolate from others. The shop is cute and serves immune enhancing lattés, cacao related everything, local art and wares, ancient tea, and is always serving up heart vibes. The majority of everything is sourced sustainably, provides fair wages, and organic. If you're vegan, you can find something for you. The people who run the café put a lot of intention and soul into their craft, and really care about their community, hosting community building events. I highly recommend Choquiero cafe, as a local or if you're a visitor. read more

This place is a real gem. There is a lot more than great chocolate too! The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. read more

The chocolate is only the beginning of the beauty of the shop. Ariel has put his heart and soul into the shop. From the sheer variety of chocolate products to the crystals, divination cards, artwork and many other things.... there's something for anyone coming in. The energy of the place is all heart read more

I bought the love tonic, tried the amazing samples and really appreciated the warm atmosphere . A must go to spot in Nevada city with unique chocolate and a great vibe read more

This place is impressive!! There's definitely something for everyone for every size of wallet too! I love all the sugar free options of chocolate they have here!! I love all the super sweet people who work here! The owner is a really good guy too!! I highly recommend checking this place out!! You can not get the chocolate here anywhere for hundreds of miles!! No comparison of such amazing qualities from all over the world !! read more

I'm normally not a chocolate fan. However, after trying Choquiero chocolate, I'm sold. The shop has so many exotic varieties, and it's perfect for holiday gift ideas for friends and loved ones. I tried a sample of the bee pollen and pine flavor, and it was if I was trying chocolate for the first time. The store has so many crafty items from local artists, and a relaxing back yard area. Everyone was so relaxed and having such a good time. It has brought community and culture to this unique and loving community. read more

Holy guacamole Batman! I have been looking to wean off coffee and delve into some healthier options recently so I checked this place out. I ordered a coffee drink with cacao, and added the Coffee Break which is a mixture of mushrooms. I was hesitant to try this because I thought it wouldn't taste as good as my usual sugary coffee drinks. I am happy to say the taste is out of this world and I know it's good for me. Bravissimo folks! I'm definitely going to be spending more money here! read more

Diverse chocolate selection with eco friendly packaging- something for everyone! Great place for gifts or just to stock up for yourself. My favorite is the house brand LucuMaca. So yummy. A cute environment, also hosting community events. Support locally owned small businesses! Get yourself some sustainably crafted chocolate! read more

Such a wonderful selection of chocolates and local creations. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Definitely recommend!