My husband and I love searching for amazing pastries. We found this little amazing Pâtisserie shop at Lake San Marcos, CA. The owner Dayleen and her staff are so welcoming and want you to have the best experience. They make all their pastries and chocolates on site. So fresh and the taste is amazing. The fruit tarts are so fresh the fruit is delivered daily. We had the chocolate hazelnut and fresh berries tartlet. WOW!!!!! So many times the strawberries are mushy. Not here. The shop is so inviting with a patio to the side and shade. Dayleen offers classes too. Ask her about her background. Very impressive. I suggest you give it a try. It's like walking into a friends house not a business. read more

We did did a macaron making class for my birthday with our best friends - a lil mommy & me play date (two 7yo boys) - and we all had a blast! Super fun to learn something new; done in a very safe way, and we made a ton of yummy treats. I highly recommend this as a small group activity. read more

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Came here for a girlfriends birthday and still smile thinking about how much fun it was. I mean how could you not enjoy learning to make your own chocolates. Everything was already set up for us we just showed up. Not only was it an informational class but dang the chocolate was delicious. I loved being able to choose my own flavors and toppings. I also love that this is place that the whole family can enjoy, I plan to take my kids next time. Can't recommend enough whether you are just grabbing some chocolate for a friend or taking a class to learn how it's all done. read more

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Cute little shop tucked away in a tiny shopping area on Bonita Dr. They could not find our reservation made a couple of months ago, but advised they could accommodate us. The large group they mentioned having was a group of teen boys enjoying baking in a separate area and celebrating the birthday of one of them. Two small indoor tables and the remainder outside. We were first brought a mostly tasteless scone, that was too dry to swallow. Then came the tiered tray, with 3 tiny sandwiches apiece on super soft supermarket bulk bread containing a thin filling- a sliver of salmon with some unidentifiable spread on one, a tasty chicken salad on another but minimal filling, and a cucumber on the third (a thin slice of cucumber!). Pastries were lacking and so tiny as to not deserve a spot on the tray. One of the two of us inquired as to additional courses. None. We had to eat as soon as we returned home. We bought a slice of pumpkin cheesecake and a brownie. Didn't realize there was a convenience fee added on until after the bill was paid, with an overly generous 18% tip. Total bill. $105.64. Stay away. read more

Off day or ???? I didn't now have the experience as the other yelpers. Home made gelato: frost bite and not very exiting flavor. 3 scoops for $10, ehhh Chocolate, here is where it get weird. These are made by them? Really waxy, had the dark and milk chocolate peanut cup not good. Hazelnut, ewwww. Chocolate mocha, ok but no better than cheap Valentine's Day candy. $2 each and they're very small. Sadly won't be back. read more

So excited but scared to have a local place like this! After our first visit I was WORRIED I wouldn't be able to stop myself from stopping by too many times. My whole family enjoyed themselves! read more

My mom and I were in the area yesterday and decided to stop in, and I am so glad we did. The shop is cute but a little tucked away so you have to search for it. We were so overwhelmed by all the cute desserts and this adorable redheaded gal (Dayleen I believe) noticed our excitement and happily told us about each item. You can tell she really loves what she does, and she was so informative. We ended up not just leaving with a bunch of delicious desserts (which I will get into in a minute) but with a great experience and some fun facts on macarons! While that was all lovely, the main thing is the desserts. Macarons are my all time favorite dessert, so I've had quite the variety from all sorts of places. This little shop made the best macarons I've had by far. They were so light and creamy and perfect. And I got a pumpkin pie cheesecake for my fiance since his 2 favorite desserts are pumpkin pie and cheesecake, and he devoured the slice whole! I will most definitely be ordering an entire one come Thanksgiving. I saw while I was in there that they have tea time on Tuesdays and I will be trying to get a tuesday off work to attend! Definitely reccomend coming here (if this lengthy review wasn't any indication of just how much I reccomend this place haha). read more

Haven't been to the store but a friend got me a box of truffles from here as a gift. Super delicious. The gold-dusted one with dark chocolate is super yummy. I look forward to trying the shop itself some time! read more

My daughter and I had a great time in Chef Dayleen's Macaron Workshop. We learned a lot about the art of making macaron's and chef shared many wonderful tips on making the best macaron. Thank you for a wonderful time Chef! We can't wait to take another workshop with you! By the way the truffles and chocolates are wonderful too! read more

My family and I have had the pleasure of booking two different tea parties at this super lovely shop when we were visiting in the area. The Tea and pastries were so delicious, the service was so friendly and attentive to our needs, our tea pots were always kept hot, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Ive have been to a proper tea in London, and this was as nice or better The Chef Dayleen was very gracious and delightful. P.S. you must try, their Dark chocolate caramel. It was and is my favorite. Shirley M. read more

This place is great. Everything is super high quality and delicious. Variety of chocolates is pretty large, and the number of other items like tarts is modest at the moment but seems to be expanding. Can't wait to see what they introduce in the future, maybe cake slices/cupcakes...? ;-) Nonetheless my partner and I stop by once a week (at least). I highly recommend everything but particularly the gluten free brownies. I'm not even gluten intolerant- they're just really good! Proud to support a small business! Cheers! read more

This place is so cute and their macaroons are so good.They go above and beyond for their customers and are so attentive. I will defiantly be back to try more desserts.They even offer baking classes. I can't wait to sign up. Thank you all for being so awesome. read more

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Great chocolate and cute shop. It's tucked away in Lake San Marcos and sometimes there is a bit of a wait given the health precautions due to COVID-19. Everyone who received a gift from here loved it and it felt good supporting a local business owner. I did not realize they also offer lunch and so I will check that out next time. read more

If you're looking for a gourmet chocolate treat, check this place out! We love their handmade chocolate selection and the fresh chocolate croissants on Saturday mornings. They offer gift boxes too. Highly recommend! read more

Their chocolate tart is so good! We got some truffles and a cookie and a little delete that tasted basically like a take 5. I'd go back for that chocolate tart- for pure chocolate conossiuers only! Delicious. read more

I had no idea this place even existed until I was invited by a friend to attend a truffle making class and it was way more fun than I expected! Chef Dayleen is a rock star. She knows so much about chocolate it's insane. Plus, due to allergies, I can only have dark chocolate and nothing with butter. Even though I was the only person in the class with these special needs ( I know, I know... I'm special..) Dayleen and her assistant made sure I had what I needed and went out of their way to be sure I was able to make everything the rest of the class was making and my truffles, might I say, were the bomb!! So good! Call ahead and check out their hours - do a fun holiday class - bring wine - everything is better with wine. ;) read more

Decided to venture out of the house today to get a treat and support a local small business. What a great find!! The owner is doing a great job of providing a safe environment and the chocolate is wonderful. We bought an assortment and tried them all. Chocolate for lunch! Salted caramel truffles are the best, but the toffee is amazing too. I can't wait to come back. Chocolate for Father's Day? My husband says, "yes, please." And his birthday... read more

The BEST macrons in San Marcos! The perfect blend of crunchy and softness- I cant explain it - you just have to go and try it! A little pricey but worth the high quality. My kids and I love going here for the yummy pastries and cookies! read more

Such a lovely hidden gem. I wish I could recall the employees name who took care of my order(she is originally from Tijuana, just like me) she was super kind and helpful. I was staying at the Lake house hotel and was in search of a birthday dessert for my husband who does not like cake. I bought a hazelnut tart, brownie and macarons. So good. The prices were very good for such good quality. read more

Very disappointed in Dayleen's handling of a children's class my child participated in. It was clear she mishandled a situation where children were to be filmed for a news segment during class by not alerting parents prior to class starting. Furthermore, the class was misrepresented on how much hands-on activities the children would be participating in. Lastly, my child came home from one of the four classes upset due to how the teacher used harsh language toward the class. The products from the class were good. read more

I entirely agree with the other poster about the lackluster afternoon tea. Recently went to this chocolatier in North SD County for a ladies' day out. Cute little storefront and I loved the purple color scheme; we oohed and aahed over the desserts in the display case: tasty-looking pastry though the truffles were tiny. We quickly wished we had just called off the tea and bought some desserts because it was two thumbs way down. The scones were dry, the rest of the offerings lackluster, and the servings far from generous, especially compared with afternoon tea in other spots in SD alone--like Shakespeare on India Street and Coral Tree Tea House in Old Town. The tea was served in sachets and not as old-fashioned loose-leaf tea, which I'd expect at the price point. Nor did the server replenish the hot water in our teapots. We hoped to salvage the experience later in the day with the desserts we bought and again were disappointed: the tempting-looking giant brownie was as dry as the scones served with the afternoon tea, the slice of cheesecake weak in flavor and, while creamy, definitely lacking in richness, and so on. read more

Sweet little spot hidden in Lake San Marcos. The kids and I enjoy sampling chocolate bites here when we go down to feed the ducks at the lake. A little pricey, but happy to support a small business in the community. Adding some $1 toddler-sized treats for kids, plus specialty coffee, sparkling waters and more premium tea would make this a regular weekly spot for us. read more

What a hidden gem of delicious! Huge variety of tender macarons made daily. Handcrafted chocolates. Plus baked goods like croissants, and specials like chocolate mousse and creme brûlée... I hear they offer lessons also! read more

My wife and i used this service and we couldn't be more happy. We were able to have some drinks and snacks in the event room before the festivities got started, which made us all feel at home. The entire crew was very welcoming and fun to talk and joke with. They supplied us many unique options to make and eat! I would absolutely recommend this business for any business party's, or just a fun time out with friends. We laughed and ate delicious chocolate the entire time. Plus you get to box what you make and take it home. 10 star service!!! Can't wait to book again! read more

Dayleen is as sweet as they come. (No pun intended) because she sure makes the best sweet treats. Her artisan chocolate is to die for, and my personal fav the French Macaron. She's been classically trained to provide the latest & greatest. I used D'liteful Chocolat for my wedding a few weeks ago and was more than pleased. I highly recommend her read more

"Yummy, Yummy and also Yummy" - review from my 9 year old son. We had the Creme Brûlée and sugar cookie - absolutely amazing! Hidden gem in San Marcos - friendly staff and worth a visit! read more

Absolutely beautiful cake for my father's birthday! Delicious and perfectly decorated.

Hidden gem with high quality, delicious treats! All of the chocolate desserts I've tried had a perfect balance of flavors.

Wow! I have never had chocolate as delightful as D'liteful Chocolat. The only thing better than her chocolates and desserts is attending her workshops! The assortments of chocolate and pastries is amazing. The owner, Dayleen, not only makes fantastic creations, but she is friendly and professional. The employees are also wonderful. Very helpful. The atmosphere is inviting and peaceful. An awesome place to just relax with some coffee (or tea) and an unforgettable dessert. read more

Looking for something different for a small-group event? We just attended a private chocolate class at D'liteful Chocolat in San Marcos for my husband's birthday and it was fantastic. The owner Dayleen was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and knows her responsibly-sourced chocolate. She and her assistant guided our group through the mixing of ganache, filling of chocolate shells, and decorating. We all left with a beautiful box of chocolates of our own making (see photo of mine). You start with choosing which kind of chocolate you want for your ganache - dark, milk, or white. Then you choose any flavorings to add - raspberry, hazelnut, rum, buttercream, etc. As you fill your shells, you can add other sauces like caramel or coconut or solid treats like nuts or dried fruits. Seal them off with chocolate and then drizzle more chocolate on top for decoration. As you are at tables of 6 (12 people is the max for her in-store class), my suggestion is to coordinate with your tablemates on flavors and then pass your bags of ganache around so you all have an assortment to take home. The price is very reasonable per person for such a fun, unique event and for a few bucks more, she will supply a cheese/crackers & fruit plate for snacks. I brought wine for everyone and Dayleen provided glasses. You can bring your own food if you want too. We socialized on her outdoor patio for about 30 minutes before the ~2.5 hour class. D'liteful Chocolat is also a regular chocolate/patisserie shop and they now offer afternoon tea, which I'm dying to try. Highly recommended - everyone had a wonderful time. read more

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I ordered a 3 month subscription of chocolates for my dad for Father's Day (best gift ever!). He lives 300 miles away but the chocolates arrive on time, beautifully packaged and with enough ice packs to make sure the chocolates don't melt in the summer heat. On top of that, we got an email from D'Liteful Chocolat saying that FedEx showed the chocolates had been delivered and they wanted to make sure my dad had received them. The attention to detail, communication and, of course, the delicious chocolates definitely earn D'Liteful Chocolat 5 stars! read more

Delicious macarons and hazelnut tarte! Everything was fresh and the ladies that work there were super friendly :)

I just stopped in to check out this new chocolate place in Lake San Marcos. What a nice addition to the neighborhood! I bought an Gateau Opera dessert and ate half of it before I got home. It was amazing! Clearly they use top notch ingredients. The chocolate was smooth and dark and the cake layers moist with the perfect combination of almond and coffee flavors. All the other desserts looked amazing as well and I look forward to trying the Black Forest Gateau next. read more

I read to great write up in the UT on 7/25/19 and I was drawn to go there. Not disappointed at all. I am not a chocolate person per say however, what I am into is Lemon Meringue tarts....well my experience was unreal A lovely employee Calista was the only person there and told me the lemon tart was ready and the meringue was about to be made and if I wanted to wait she would complete the process. After a short wait of which I took the time to really look at this very nice shop noticing all the fine touches that was put into the shop. I was thrilled to see the final product....in other words "to die for" I have lost my 2 most important senses taste and smell and taking my first bite of this incredible lemon tart at home my mouth burst with joy, A wonderful experience......it was incredible and I will praise your shop to all who I come in contact with .....it will definitely bring joy to anyone's Day..... Good Luck in your New Home! Ann B read more

Had such a fun day learning how to make macarons! Chef Dayleen is an exceptional teacher, in addition to being amazing chocolatier. Definitely would recommend taking this class! read more

This chocolate is fantastic! It definitely high quality chocolate, you think you are eating Godiva, but it's better. So yummy! When you want to treat yourself to some fine chocolate you have to try this place. read more

Chef Dayleen from Le Courdon Bleu gave an excellent workshop. My husband and I had a fantastic time. With Dayleen's guidance, we were able to create our own beautiful chocolates to take home. Such a fun experience, we will recommend to all our friends. read more

Yum... My wife and I took a chocolate-making class here and learned about cocoa beans, gradations of chocolate, and the chocolate-making process. The host guided us through a multi-stage process of making a variety of chocolates. We ate lots of chocolate while we were there, and brought home a couple boxes. Educational, lovely social environment, and yummy treats. read more

This was an excellent camp. My daughter enjoyed it so much. It was educational and hands on and the kids were allowed to make changes to suit them. My daughter can't wait to go back for more. Thank you, Dayleen and team! read more

Wow! What a treat! It does take training to make such an amazing product. Today I had a Chocolate Praline from D'litetful Chocolat and it literally melted in my mouth. It was a hard decision to choose from her amazing selection. I absolutely love hazelnuts so this flavor was a perfect choice for me! The beautiful packaging also makes these chocolates a perfect gift. I highly recommend Dayleen's chocolates! I can't wait to take one of her Chocolate Workshops with my girlfriends at her shop. Perhaps in her class I will feel I'm in London at the Cordon Blue! Fortunate to have her talent in San Diego. Thank you! read more