While we were in Los Gatos, my daughter and I spotted Fleur de Cocoa and immediately had to stop…read morebecause we have a slightly unhealthy obsession with chocolate croissants. We had to see if they had any, and luckily there was exactly one left! We bought it to have for breakfast the next morning. I'll admit, I was a little nervous because it was packaged in a bag and I wasn't sure how well it would hold up overnight. But the next morning, we basically fought over who was going to get the biggest piece. It was still flaky and delicious, and there was chocolate in every bite. The chocolate was in strips through the middle rather than spread throughout the entire pastry, but there was still enough that we never had a bite without chocolate. It ended up being such a sweet way to start our last day in town. They had so many other pastries and desserts that looked absolutely amazing, but we had just eaten lunch and knew we were heading back out for the day, so we didn't want to risk buying something that might melt in the car. If you're in Los Gatos and love chocolate croissants as much as we do, definitely stop in! And if there's only one left...don't hesitate. Grab it!

We had the Fleur de Cocoa chocolate mousse cake - so beautiful to look at and just as delicious -…read moreamazing! We also purchased Fleur de Cocoa chocolates and the espresso chocolates. I wish we had also had lunch there - everything looked so good! Wonderful, friendly waitstaff, and the decor/ambiance reminded me very much of Paris - beautiful shop & cafe with lovely outdoor seating as well. Sidebar: they use Valrhona chocolate which is one of our most favorite European gourmet chocolatiers. We went to the Valrhona chocolaterie a number of times for their chocolate and hot chocolate during our recent trip to Paris - my favorite hot chocolate in the world!

I purchased 24 assorted candies online and had them delivered, they came with great packaging to…read moreensure they didn't melt. My wife really loved the chocolates. Her favorite one so far was the coconut one. I wonder if there are gluten free options here. If so, I'd probably order another few boxes. The chocolates here are packed with so much flavor and each one is like a piece of art. The beauty matches the explosion of flavors. Compared to See's candy... no comparison. You haven't had chocolate until you've had chocolate from Al Chocolate Boutique. Seriously.

My wife bought the chocolates for a work event. They're incredible! Every bite is full of flavor…read moreand real ingredients. Closest chocolate I've had to what I tried in Paris. Thank you on behalf of my wife Katie!

We have been big fans of Laderach chocolates for a while now. We stopped by when we visited the…read morearea on a weekday afternoon. This is a pretty small location, but there are a lot of items available that are organized & nicely displayed. Wonderful customer service stood out from multiple friendly & helpful staffers. We were welcomed & invited to sample. Getting my questions answered became nicely conversational. Delicious products & great staff made for a truly lovely experience.

I stopped by today to see if they still had their limited edition FrischSchoggi with Roasted and…read moreSalted Corn. Unfortunately they had run out. I looked around the store and loved all the nicely displayed boxed chocolates. I have been a customer for several years and know how delicious their chocolate is. Jose, the kind employee behind the counter, offered me a sample of chocolate of my choice. I decided to try a piece of the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate. It was delicious. I loved the crunch of the kataifi threads and the pistachio filling. I decided to buy a piece of the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate. I also decided to buy a few pieces of the mini mousses. I picked the orange chocolate for myself and the hazelnut for my husband. Jose boxed both mini mousses in a cute little box. I really appreciate the customer service I received from Jose. He took his time with me and answered several questions I had about the mini mousse chocolates. We tried our chocolates after dinner and they were so good. I would definitely buy the mini mousses again as well as the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate.

This is a wonderful spot to stop by if you're ever in Santa Cruz. The flavors are rich and…read morewell-balanced, and everything tastes freshly made. Owner is really nicer person and prompt in attending to all the folks. Great ambience for your Instagram pics. The Salted Caramel gelato is especially worth trying--it's smooth, indulgent, and perfectly hits that sweet-and-salty balance. Just a fair warning: once you step inside, it's hard to resist trying more than one flavor, so this place may not be ideal if you're attempting to control your sweet tooth.

Lolli and Pops is similar to other commercial bulk candy stores with a more "lux" decore…read more Unfortunately, I've just been so let down by their gummies. I've tried numerous different types and all of them are just "meh." I mean, a bag of Haribo from 7-11 is sometimes better which isn't saying much. I've also been disappointed with their chocolates. The last few truffles I've tried from here have had a waxy texture and taste to them. To say that is disappointing is an understatement. If I'm paying this much I should be enjoying what I'm eating. Or at least not wishing I'd just bought see's instead. I'm just overall disappointed with lolli and pops and I don't think I will be returning.

Cute little chocolate spot. Came walking after getting brunch nearby. The staff there was so kind…read moreeven though my toddler was a little excited to be in a candy shop. My toddler was fixated on the jellybeans . I wanted cherry cordial. I got both the milk chocolate and dark. I think the dark was my favorite. Stop by when you in the mood for chocolate.

More cocoa More flavonoids…read more More delicious chocolate Keep the local small businesses rolling I will be back for more sweat tooth appeal

Absolutely unreal food and service. All farm to table, the…read moreowner is the greatest human ever and the quality matches the vibe. If you want fresh, flavorful and amazing cuisine that transports you to Italy; this is your spot.

The server, who might also be the owner, wouldn't let me use the restroom until I arrived with my…read morewhole party. He made it clear he wanted me to order something before being seated. He then said I suggested I go eat at "bucco de peppo", clearly indicating he didn't think I could afford to eat there. When he saw how upset I was getting, he asked me to wait and said he "has" something for me. The guy came out and try to hand me a doggy biscuit. This place is either owned or staffed by people that are not familiar with this area. Beware of going here if you have any melanin in your skin.

They use high-quality coffee beans, Chromatic, although I haven't tried it. I've tried a lot of…read moretheir pastries, however. They are definitely unique flavors. I have yet to try their croissants, but I plan to try them. Their hours are a little bit odd so make sure you check their website. I think they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It's a huge bummer because sometimes I have Mondays off and I wanted to get a cup of coffee and then I found out they were closed. There is not any place to sit, unfortunately otherwise I would come much more often but that's probably a good thing for my waistline ;) Parking is a little bit tight. There's more parking near the Goodwill and the back.

This was my first time here and I was actually down the street getting some breakfast sandwiches at…read moreMadys when my aunt texted me asking if I could pick up an iced mocha for her. I looked up the area and I found this place on Yelp! They had really great deals on pastries, considering most places charge six dollars on pastries, so I thought there were a reasonably priced. I also got my aunt an iced mocha and she loved it!! My niece loved the blueberry muffin I got and the chocolate croissant was perfect and crisp with just the right amount of chocolate. I also thought it was really sweet. How this quaint little shop had a bunch of regulars in it!! As I entered, the gentleman behind the register greeted me and another customer came in and he knew that Customer by me. So cute!! I will definitely be back here again to get some more pastries at such a great pre-pandemic price!! I hope they start making sandwiches or other types of food items!!

This spot is a staple in downtown Los Gatos and with their delicious gelatos and friendly customer…read moreservice, it's no surprise why. While they don't have a ton of flavors to choose from, they do have a good variety of traditional and slightly more fun/unique flavors. On my most recent visit I tried a few and really loved the biscoff cookie. I was glad you could get two flavors in the uno size, and that's what I did. I went with the biscoff cookie and stracciatella. My boyfriend got the biscoff cookie and amaretto almond, which was an even better combo in my opinion. They have seating inside and a parklet outside, or you can take it and stroll downtown.

I really have nothing but good things to say about this place. The ice cream is delicious, the…read moreservice is quick and nice, and the location is quaint and timeless. If I were to pick nits, it would be nice to have a bit more seating options inside, but the space is the space and there's not really anything they could do to make that possible. We enjoyed our mix of mud pie and oreogasmic quite a lot, but then I've never had a bad ice cream here. If you're looking for ice cream in Los Gatos, this should really be your destination, you won't be disappointed.

I just left Venchi Gelato, and what an amazing experience! The gelato was absolutely delicious, but…read morewhat made the experience even better was the superb service from David. David has such a wonderful, charismatic personality. He was friendly, welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable about all the flavors. He described each one so well and made choosing the perfect gelato part of the experience! Venchi has officially become a new favorite of mine--not only because the gelato is incredible, but because of the exceptional customer service. David truly made our visit memorable, and excellent service like his is what keeps customers coming back. Delicious gelato, wonderful atmosphere, and outstanding service. I will definitely be back!

I stopped by the other day to pick up some chocolate bars. I finally got a chance to try them this…read moreweekend. Let me start by saying that this place is incredible hard to locate. They don't have a phone number listed to call for directions. None of the mall maps even list them. Their website doesn't give a phone number or list their location. So when I finally found them,the old lady working was kinda snarky. I quickly left thinking she should probably be a little more considerate. The prices are on the high side. My bars were fine, I guess I was expecting a little more of a richer chocolate taste. I'll stick to smaller boutique makers

Great coffee, vibes, and nice area to walk around afterwards! I always feel welcome, and there's a…read morelot of seating (either indoors in the gallery next door, or outdoors). The spinach feta bistro is so good too!

Finally got to come back here after so many years! I just remember there were long lines and…read moresometimes a wait to snag a table. Luckily we came during Saratoga classic car Sunday and i think it deters people since they can't park on the street so luckily less people than normal. Learned that their bakery items are from Sakura bakery which i really like! I got the hojicha latte no sugar, avocado toast, and pistachio rose gluten free cake. The hojicha latte is the best ive tried so far! So good even without sugar, smooth but still a deep toasted taste and not grainy. The pistachio rose cake was nice and rosey and generous. Really liked the avocado toast with a nice balsamic sauce. Overall def recommend and want to come back to try more of their drinks and bakery items!!