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I'm kind of a tasting enthusiast... I enjoy blind and nonblind tasting of everything from wine to…read morebeer to olive oil to chocolate. Came here as part of a group chocolate tasting event a friend had arranged, and I was not disappointed. As you may already know, this place is a sort of temple to the long lost art of making chocolate using pre-modern agriculture and insanely-manual-labor-intensive processing, right down to removing the bean germ by hand to remove bitterness from the final product. It works btw: even when the final product is a "100%" cacao bar, it's not bitter - just intense. Somewhat oddly, most of their chocolates then add flavorings back - for example ginger or grape moonshine. I'm not sure whether to look at this as the opposite of a purist approach to chocolate, or as a loving curation of chocolate combos that is only possible with the pure-ist of chocolates - but two of the combos are fantastically successful. Namely, the ones I already mentioned: ginger and the grape moonshine powered "Ubric" which will mesmerize you long after you taste it - and which has been the subject of article length features in at least one popular magazine. If you want a souvenir it'll be almost $40 for a few ounces. Do it anyway. And follow any preparation directions to the T, e.g. bringing the chocolate up to about 80 degrees before eating it.

Walking by, a woman was exiting the Laderach shop breaking off a bit of chocolate to eat. The power…read moreof suggestion, right? I stepped towards the entrance and a very nice staff member presented me with a piece of milk chocolate with whole hazelnuts in the bar. That's it! That's my downfall. Deliciously smooth Swiss chocolate ..yum yum! I bought some of the bars broken off from the large blocks. The one I chose has ground pistachios and flaky phyllo pieces... the Dubai chocolate! Just in time for Mother's Day (5/10/26) or Teacher Appreciation Day (5/8/26). Guess I'll have to come back tomorrow in case this Dubai chocolate doesn't make it to my Mom or the teacher at school :) chocolate is the best gift!

Some customers were given huge, palm-sized samples, while others (including us) got tiny half-dime…read morepieces. At first I thought it was random, but we were sitting outside eating cake from Anton and watched this play out for about 15 minutes -- same pattern, repeatedly. The uneven treatment felt uncomfortable and borderline discriminatory, especially when the biggest samples often went to people who didn't even buy anything. Sampling at a premium shop should feel welcoming and consistent, not selective. Great chocolate. Questionable customer experience here.

An unassuming chocolate shop that sells the most delightful sipping chocolate in three forms: hot,…read moreiced, and milkshake. The prices for a 6 oz and 12 oz drink feel exorbitant, but it's worth it. You can also choose your cacao percentage, milk type (whole or almond), and any other add-ons. I was never a hot chocolate fan, but this place has me changing my mind! Service is also kind, and theres a cute patio with fresh flowers in pots and hanging lights. So great for sitting and chatting!

The chocolate was incredible, but what truly makes this place special is the owners, Timothy and…read moreAdams -- absolute next level hospitality. Rosie the puppy sealed the deal and brought the experience to a full 5/5! We tried the decadent chocolate shake, milk chocolate-covered marshmallows, and a variety of other sweets, and everything was outstanding. I will happily promote this place any chance I get. The store is adorable, beautifully decorated, and spotless. The ambiance is chef's kiss -- such a perfect representation of Palo Alto.

This cute shop is located in downtown Palo Alto and has such a chic vibe. You'll find tons of…read moreartisanal baked goods and desserts, and the ambiance felt straight out of the Victorian era. Everything was beautifully presented. The workers were friendly too! Their items were a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality. Their spiral croissants were so much better than Fancy Flavors. It was flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious pistachio cream. This spot is especially great for more traditional flavors. The Anton Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake wasn't overly sweet and the cream was light and fluffy. It was perfectly up to my standards when it comes to sweetness. I'd definitely come back again even if I'm willing to hurt my wallet because the sweets are just too hard to resist.

Beautiful desserts, very sweet, however, the service could have been better for the price tag we…read morepaid. My family and I stopped by Marvel Cake during Mother's Day for a sweet treat on Sunday. This location is in the strip of Downtown Palo Alto and has limited parking (similar to the rest of the stores there, there is a lot of parking, and you will need to get lucky). My mom does like the Marvel Cake in their first location, so we swung by here to try this one out! Location-wise, this is a smaller shop than the original one in West San Jose with limited seating inside. I would say it's not work from home friendly however, I did see a college student next to me on her laptop so maybe I am incorrect here! The interior is nice and light, matching the elegance of the desserts. We ordered three items on the menu: the pillow cake, the bisou, and the blueberry lavender roll. Here are some thoughts: * Pillowcase cake: It may seem like this would be a fluffy cake due to the nature of its shape, but it is a gelatinous Jell-O cake with fruit jam. It was not bad, and tasted refreshing and light. I didn't know if I liked it at first, but ultimately I did come back for seconds and thirds, so this is approved. * Blueberry lavender roll cake: This was not at all what we were expecting. I did not taste any lavender, nor did it have a strong blueberry flavor. I think what threw our party off was the layer of gelatin that surrounded the cake. Texturally, we were not a big fan. * Bisou: This one was our favorite one. I appreciated the nutty crust in the bottom layer of the cake, while the filling was soft and bouncy. It is very sweet, however, but overall, I really enjoyed this one and feel like it would go great with a cup of coffee. What made the experience here a 3 instead of a 4 or 5 was the service we got. We weren't greeted when we came in, which, to be fair, is totally fine, maybe they were busy. However, the person helping us stared at us the whole time and did not really communicate well with us. When I tried to order the cakes for my family, they looked bothered that we were there, and I was not sure if they understood what pastries I was ordering because they did not repeat it back to us at all or confirm anything. When I did place the order, they slowly grabbed the plates and looked visually confused, which again, if they wanted to, I could have repeated it back to them. After they gathered everything, they put it in front of us and rang me up. The whole time, they did not say a word to me at all. Did not reconfirm anything, did not acknowledge we were there, did not say thank you. It was a bit strange, and I had to check with my family if it was me or if that was a really weird experience (it wasn't me).

I've bookmarked this place from the last time I was here and I've been dying to come down!…read more Yummm best rose pistachio tres leches cake Ive ever had! I've never anything like this and it was so delicious! It wasn't heavy or overly sweet. You can definitely taste the rose and they didn't go cheap with the pistachios either! There were pistachios in each bite. The cake was moist and light/fluffy. Baklavas are to die for here!! I love all the different pastries they had. They had everything from cookies, baklavas, and cakes! It makes such a nice gift! I had them make me a box for my doctor's office which they handpicked all dozen treats. It all looks sooooo good! The staff were so nice and helpful! The guy took the time to explain the pastries and even recommended the popular pastries. They know their menu so well! You can also get a whole cakes here if you wanted! My husband like the latte here as well! Very smooth! Ambiance is nice! Pretty spacious and very nicely maintained especially being its location in middle of their downtown area! Thanks for having such awesome staff and providing amazing customer service! Wish we had this in Vegas!

I found this cafe while looking for places serving halawet el jibn which they call Sweet Cheese…read moreRolls. It's modern, light, and bright inside with professional service. Perhaps a bit on the fancier side, but it's a pleasant place to go for some coffee and a dessert. All of the desserts are beautiful and imaginative spins on classics with a middle eastern twist. Baklava Cheesecake: Such a pretty little packet. This is a bit contradictory, but the cream cheese filling is a little too sweet and dense and the outside should be a little more sweet, perhaps with syrup like on a traditional baklava. I missed that stickiness and moisture on the flaky exterior. But overall, it was fun to eat. Sweet Cheese Rolls: These were pretty good and quite creamy inside. Halawet el jibn is traditionally served with pistachio and rose syrup. These are hard to come by in the Bay and kind of expensive here, but tasty.

some of the best cookies i've had! the chocolate chip and toffee are my favorites. the…read moresnickerdoodle is a little dry in my opinion. i've been here multiple times for an evening snack and it never disappoints. service is fine, usually only one staff member working so if there are a lot of people inside the store it can get busy. most people pick up and go since there's not much space inside to enjoy. town & country can definitely be a pain to navigate though! overall, i recommend antoine's and will likely be back!

Whenever I see Antoine's cookies at an event I make sure to grab all the flavors - they are that…read moregood. Crispy on the outside but chewy and yummy. The dark chocolate, peanut butter chocolate chip, honeycomb and the cookies and cream are deeelish!

I heard great things about this place but for us it was not as much our taste. We always get an…read morealmond croissant and this one wasn't as flaky and fresh tasting. It tasted not dense instead of a fluffy fresh croissant. It may be a personal preference though. We also got the kouign amann that I usually really like but this place didn't have the sugary coating or the flakiness either. The workers there were friendly and there was no line at 9:30am on Saturday. The restroom is a no go though. Very small and very not clean.

I've been to this spot a handful of times and they've never let me down. I had an appointment in…read moretown and figured I needed a little pick-me-up. Now, I'm usually not a coffee drinker, but a friend of mine out here is slowly getting me into it... or maybe she's just using me to feed her caffeine habit lol. Either way, I'm starting to enjoy it more. I grabbed a vanilla latte and a raspberry charlotte and man, both hit the mark and the spot before I headed out. The store is always so classy, beautifully decorated, and the pastry presentation is next-level. It's the kind of display that makes you want to order one of everything just because it looks that good. The seating area inside is small, so if you don't lock a seat you'll either be outside at the front tables or grabbing it to go. The hospitality here is always amazing -- super attentive, courteous, and genuinely kind. Only thing to note is the parking. It's street parking, so keep your head on a swivel when pulling in or out. All in all, this place continues to deliver.

Came here on a Saturday morning and there was quite a bit of people sitting outdoor with family and…read morefriends drinking their coffees. This place is known for its European like ambiance. They even have a sign outdoor that says "computer free area" so it's not intended to be a study or work spot. My boyfriend got a cappuccino which he really enjoyed and I got their morocchino which was chocolatey but strong. This is definitely not one of those trendy specially iced lattes place so don't come in thinking you'll get a sugary drink. Service was straightforward. They rang us up and our drinks came out quick.

Adorable cafe on University street in Palo Alto for an afternoon visit with a friend…read more Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no reservations Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Cute and lively patio that feels very European - No laptop sign which is rare around here so people can focus on spending time together - Yummy cakes: we got a dense chocolate almond one and a lemon cake that were quite nice. 4 stars - Has a storefront next door with some bites and wine you can get as well Midlights: - Were out of all but 1 tea Lowlights: - Can get crowded even midweek afternoons so can be hard to get a seat