Keep it local! Amazing chocolate and friendly vibes. I was lucky enough to take a behind the scenes tour, where the owner (Hal) explained his craft to me in a way I could understand. A lot of heart & soul is put into what Escazu does, and you can taste it. Coffee was delicious, truffles phenomenal & bars to die for! Enjoy! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Sassafras in my chocolate? Why, yes please! I've been a fan of Escazu since I first tasted their Beaufort Bar- dark, lovely chocolate with sea salt. It's a go to for gifts and I even took about 15 of them to give my team in India when I went to visit. A neat taste of NC- in perfect and delicious chocolate. So, the other day, I finally got to go the shop itself and I loved it. The scrumptious smell of chocolate greets you at the door and the decor is warm and comfortable. The case of truffles is definitely like a jewel display and adds to the experience of picking out a special treat for the day. Why drop the one star? Because when we went in the shop, not one person acknowledged us- even though there were three employees behind the counter. Instead, they were very busy talking about the guy who was parked in their lot and just taking up spots (which to be fair are very limited). They were so distracted that the girl who picked up our truffles for us didn't utter a word to us. I'll definitely be back, but I think the owners should heed some of the reviews here on the service. I don't think that businesses need to make their employees shout greetings to all who enter (a la Moe's - hate that!), but at least some eye contact and/or a word of greeting to those who are actively buying your product seem to be appropriate. read more

As far as bean-to-bar chocolate makers get, this place is tops. And as far as chocolate available anywhere, in general, this will blow your mind if you let it! I've stopped in here several times by now, and I thought it was high time I left a review. I've had most of the truffles they have had in sock in the past several months, but for the spiked ones since I'm not one for alcohol in my chocolate. My favorite is decidedly the Mascarpone truffle with pistachio brittle, and I may sell them out of it, if they ever get it in, again, but also favorites are the owner-recommended brown sugar vanilla and the spicy clove caramel. Absolutely beautiful chocolates at ridiculously reasonable prices, considering the quality! As for bars, I'm a fan of the Costa Rican single-origin, and even the Goat's Milk Chocolate, which you might not even realize is a milk chocolate unless you read the front. It's got an interesting spiciness that's surprising and hard-to-describe. I haven't tried the pumpkin seed bar, because I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but I have had the vanilla Chile, and unsurprisingly it was too hot for me. Though I haven't tried the ice cream, I've heard good things, and the hot chocolate, which I have had, is amazing! I always get truffles and hot chocolate when I come ere, no matter what the weather. I hope that Escazu sticks around for a very long time, and that I can always find their chocolate bars at other local stores, a bit closer to home. read more

Need some special Valentine's chocolates? Then this is your place. While I did not visit Escazu for any hearts-filled-of-flutter, I will recommend it for you in need of some help! I visited Escazu right after a trip to Market Restaurant last month, solely because of my friends' insistence that we try it out. And the 5 stars are rightfully deserved. I had a simple $3 Sea Salt & Peanut chocolate bar, while my friends sampled marshmallow, bacon, and spicy versions. And none of us had a bad experience. So if you are in the neighborhood (or actually go seek it out), check out one of the best chocolatiers in Raleigh. read more

4.5 stars. To describe Escazu in one word: Passionate. I was lucky enough to have a tour/presentation of the chocolate making process and got to meet the founder/business partner. Everything I can possibly say about this place is summed up by the response he gave me when I asked him why he changed careers from culinary to chocolatier: The challenge to make the best chocolate that I/we can. They painstakingly hand sort the beans, carefully slow roast the beans to tease out flavor nuances and care more about making a quality product than making quantity. I think their business plan could be "if you make a good product they will come." Their prices may seem high, but realize that this is no Hershey's. This is a treat, a reward, something to be mindfully consumed and savored. In that context, it is a value. Compared to most other chocolates, the quality here is exceptionally better (how many times I have said quality already?). You get what you pay for. Come here, be ruined (cheap chocolate will never be quite as good ever again) by what good chocolate should be like because you now know what potential this dark side can hold. Why not 5 stars? Because when I went there to get my fix once they were closed even though they should have been opened. BAH! I had to dip into my reserves. Just keep in mind this is a a small operation. read more

A special place with that hidden-gem quality. It's a fairly tiny shop inside, but there are still some seats in which you can linger over a hot cocoa for a time. The place (naturally) smells like heaven and a half when you walk in the door, with the added bonus of making you forget all your worries and cares. I came here with two friends after a chilly round of pecan-picking and a hot chocolate was most definitely in order. I stopped reading the menu after "peanut butter hot chocolate", while my friends were a bit more adventurous and opted for the original hot chocolates from Spain and France. Mmmmmm - WOW. The peanut butter cocoa was the drink form of waking up on a snowy cold day with no responsibilities and your toes firmly tucked into a snuggly soft blanket. My friends made excellent choices as well, from what I sampled - the France had a delicious spiciness to it that I hadn't anticipated liking, but seemed more than appropriate for the flavor. Unlike some other places churning out cocoa for the masses, Escazu customized our drinks such that there was no problem distinguishing between the three. The interior of the room is beautiful and well-lit but there seemed to be a lot of extra bugs flying around (possibly because of the dried flower arrangements on the tables). I wished they had a greater selection of chocolate-flavored things - they do have a handy selection of bars along with some almond/nut butters, but the truffles themselves are sold by the piece. With the holidays coming up, it'd be great to have some displays already out there. Most definitely a hit off the beaten track, but a perfect choice for a chilly Saturday afternoon with good company :) read more

I seriously wonder if the one person who gave a 'Godiva makes better chocolate' review was just trying to be different. The rash of five stars makes it pretty obvious though: EAC is ah-maz-ing. True enough, this is a place for chocolate lovers. Deep, dark, delicious chocolate that is. And if you are a critical foodie this place is for you. Grab a seat and enjoy a few small exquisite bites of something that was made 100% in house, with extreme attention to detail. Oh, and did I mention they serve Counter Culture coffee? Uh huh. Oh..wait..this is a chocolate chop...coffee...chocolate.... Best freakin' mocha I've ever had. Yeah. I said it. And the goat milk ganache bar is my happy place. Thanks, Escazu! read more

A hidden gem right outside of downtown Raleigh. Didn't know what to expect but saw they served espresso and had a few good reviews so I took a chance. I was glad I did because it was a very unique place. I would say chocolate is their specialty but I went their for a lattè and was amazed. This place has a list of different espresso based drinks (mostly mochas or chocolate) but I love the fact that they put suck thought into it. They also had a list of extraordinary hot chocolate flavors that I can't wait to try when I go back. Do your self a favor and stop in if you're feeling a chocolate anything or everything. Definitely worth it and I will return! read more

Escazú Chocolates - What a great little find... drove past it so many times but quality is astounding! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ah Escazu. Went here once on a food tour and got the whole look see in the back. There are no oompaloompas back there. Not a one. When people say you can have one piece of really good chocolate and be satisfied, they are talking about Escazu chocolate. The chocolate bars are wonderful, but my favorites are those little chocolate gems sitting in the counter. Each one has been a little taste of heaven. A single chocolate has miraculously cleared up a really bad day. My favorite one is the dark chocolate ganache, with the chili chocolate in a close second. My kids and husband love the hot chocolate and chocolate milk-they say it is as good as the stuff at Laduree in Paris. In the summer Escazu also has home made push pops! How cool is that! read more

I love Escazu, especially their chocolate bars. You can really taste the freshness and high quality. I usually can't finish a bar of chocolate, not even a small bar, because I get tired of how the whole bar taste the same with no complexity. I never had that problem with Escazu chocolates, which is also a problem because it's gone within minutes! The goat milk one especially is great. I also love their balsamic strawberry truffle. It has the right amount of chocolate, sweetness and tartness. Pure deliciousness. They also have a hot chocolate bar, and they can substitute milk with coconut milk. So lactose intolerants can feel safe under this roof! I have yet to try a hot chocolate from them, but I definitely well next time I make a trip there. read more

Small little chocolatier down near the railroad tracks in an off section of town. We got a little "gift" box with four different types of chocolates. Coconut, peanut butter, cherry and blood orange. The first and last were supposed to be mind. I only got the coconut one since my husband "forgot" the blood orange was mine! But, my one little piece was exquisite! We also got the dark chocolate bar with peanuts. I know that chocolate isn't sweet on its own, but somehow or another they manage to make this bar of chocolate feel like it is. I just can't describe how it tasted like chocolate is sweet without sugar (even though I know there was sugar in the bar... I can't even write down my thoughts I'm so confused on how they made this happen...) It is the PERFECT amount of dark chocolate and subtle sweetness - coupled with the random peanut on top - divine! read more

I felt almost like I was in a scene from Chocolat. As Christina pointed out, it has a homegrown and down-to-earth feel inside with welcomes and comforts you instead of pushes you away and intimidates you. The staff was very friendly and helpful, though, "everything" was good so although it was hard to make a selection I knew I couldn't go wrong. I opted for a spicy chocolate push-up pop. Yes, a push-up pop: like the kind you had as a child. I will absolutely be back to try more delicate chocolate pieces. read more

What a wonderful little chocolate shop! We went after a day of eating and playing in downtown Raleigh. It's an unassuming little place set in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Upon entering the door the smell of chocolate was almost unbearable. It was like walking into a cloud of pure chocolate bliss. Our three year old wanted ice cream so she got the chocolate chip push-pop. It was really good. The ice cream was rich and creamy with great little chunks of Escazu's chocolate dotting it. It was one of those great treats that both a child and adult can indulge in. My significant other and I each had a chocolate bar. I had the Beaufort Bar and he had the one with cocoa nibs (the name escapes me). Both were wonderful though I really loved the Beaufort with it's sea salt. It was just had a really unique flavor. The other was good as well. Both were intensely rich and satisfying for a couple chocophiles such as ourselves. The truffles were all absolutely beautiful though we bypassed them this time. We'll definitely be back to try them in the future though. I can't say this was the best chocolate I've ever had but it's definitely right up there at the top of my list. read more

Escazu is fantastic! I asked a friend to show me things she loved most about Raleigh, and this was one of the first stops we made. I couldn't see the potential from the doorway, but this is shop is quaint and a real gem. I'm sweet on all things Escazu: the fact that their handmade chocolates are made on-site, their friendly staff, and the really unique truffle flavors, other products sold by local food companies, their prices... these people put their heart and soul into what they do and that alone is enough reason to swing by and experience the artistry. While the shop is small, I loved that there were a few tables to sit and enjoy one of the chocolate creations or something from the bar, and also that you're able to look right through a window to see their antique grinder at work! The owner is also nice, chatty and very passionate about his business. Ask about Escazu's products and he will tell you all you want to know, from how he got into the business and details about the latest truffle flavors, which change frequently. This is the one hit and yet a miss for me about Escazu. I do wish they has a small line of truffle flavors that were always in rotation, no matter what time of year. As far as I understand, they don't do this though some flavors do return here and there. I love the variety but would order frequently if I knew they always had a favorite flavor on hand. Given that they try to create flavors from local ingredients, I can see how this might not be possible, but surely it is a possibility with a flavor such as passion fruit. That's my only reason to reduce my rating by one star, but it really is a small gripe from someone out of state. As far as prices are concerned, the products here are reasonable and affordable considering the craftsmanship. I purchased an Escazu-made chocolate bar for something like $4 or $5. That's pretty great for the quality and care that goes into these. It was delicious and rich and worth every penny. I have purchased other artisan bars of similar quality from other chocolatiers and paid more than double that price for a product very similar quality. I also purchased a few truffles to bring home to share, and they were AMAZING. All of them beat out any truffles I'd ever had, including many others from the SF Bay Area. One in particular made with passion-fruit was so incredible that I found myself scrounging for leftover smears of the filling on the knife I used to cut it in half! After eating the first half, all I could do was dream about eating another. Heavenly! This particular truffle was my absolute favorite, followed by a delicate strawberry balsamic flavor, which is very popular in the shop. I can't wait until I go back to Raleigh to try more truffles and have hot chocolate, push-up ice cream, and all the other delicious things Escazu can't ship, but in the meantime, I'm happy I'm able to order online and enjoy their creations in California. read more

If you want fancy chocolate, this is where it is at. The price however, will turn your chocolate-happiness into wallet-grief. The selection they offer is deliciously unique but at a price of $1.75 -2.25 for one piece, it is hard to choose which to pick. I could not justify getting more than two in addition to my latte drink so I felt bummed that there would be so many that I would not have the chance to try. I choose the Dark Chocolate Basil and Lime Chili, let's just say, they confirmed that I would be missing out on the others because they were amazing and the flavors really popped. If you are looking for a special treat, they have some options flavored with alcohol. They also sell a variety of chocolate bars. This put a smile back on my face as I left with a chocolate vanilla chili bar for $5.99. Visible to customers through a window, is a machine that is churning gallons of chocolate, which I have heard, is what they use for their hot chocolate drinks. It was also brought to my attention that they grow or locally source and fair trade their raw ingredients. Though I enjoyed my first visit, I cannot afford to frequent this establishment but if someone is looking for fancy chocolates, I will recommend! read more

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Yum yum yum yum YUM! I've had Escazu chocolates many times, but for some reason, when I visited this past Sunday, it sealed the deal. Escazu rocks. I had the Mexican Chocolate Ice cream and then picked out 5 pieces of chocolate to share. While some were clearly stronger than others, we enjoyed them all and were happy to not feel too gluttonous about it. Next visit, I'm going for the cookie. read more

I could not love you more Escazu! When you walk in the air is slightly heavy with chocolate, it immediately makes you think of pleasure. It's a tiny shop but full of enough good things to keep me going back again and again. One of the best places to get a gift for someone- who doesn't like a box of unusual and immaculately crafted new flavors to try? Trust me, you can't go wrong. They also have coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate (of course) and ice cream pops. I think if they came up with some soaps or lotions that smelled like their shop they would make a killing. read more

Escazú Chocolates - White chocolate cardamom (top left), clove caramel (top right), dark chocolate basil (bottom right) and strawberry balsamic - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Holy yum. After a great dinner at The Market (next door) Escazu was the perfect after dinner wind down/dessert. A girlfriend and I sat and people watched, and savored every nibble of dark chocolate bliss, all made in house and you can watch if you go during the day. The Orange Mead and strawberry basil were to die for, and I wish I could remember the names of everything else we tried that night.Each is exquisitely unique and beautiful, and I'll be filling stocking with these little chocolate masterpieces for sure. Also. I couldn't think of the name of my favorite cuban sweet espresso drink from my days in Miami, but they knew exactly, and crafted me the perfect cortadito! The staff are super passionate about what they do and enjoy sharing the knowledge. This place is a must try! read more

It's date night and my husband suggest chocolate. I was reluctant to comeback here, but glad we did. The staff warmly greeted us and helped us make our chocolate selection and then politely let us enjoy each other. Wonderful chocolate by the way. read more

Just seeing the chocolate is 5 stars. It's hard to believe someone can make a candy that looks like a rock or a piece of jewelery. The chocolate drinks were a little over the top but still pretty awesome. The staff was helpful and welcoming. The candy is on the expensive side, but once you see and taste you'll see it's worth it. You only a need a little bit to be satisfied. read more

Still my favorite mocha ever, and my favorite local place to get a special piece of chocolate!

Oh my, what a treat to find a local chocolatier right next door to one of my favorite restaurants. Everything I tried was delicious. I should have written down the names for next time. But alas, ate them all before I remembered to do this. Guess that gives me an excuse to go back! read more

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One of the coolest places I've been. They sell the best chocolate creations I've ever had and love it. My wife & I love to come here for desert after going anywhere else for dinner. I recommend coming to this place and trying everything. read more

Chocolate is great and I love the fact that they have oat milk as an option! But if you want vanilla in your latte you're out of luck. Expect to wait a long time to order because here will be one person working and they complete one order (making all 5 drinks to completion) before they get to you. It took two more couples to jump in line behind me before they asked for help at the front and then I felt rushed. Not a great experience. I do like that hey have options for vegans though, especially the ice cream! So thank you for having that. Also, not very dog friendly. read more

Such a fun experience in downtown Raleigh! The shop is set up perfectly with all your options right when you walk in. They have coffee beverages, hot chocolate options, chocolate ice creams, and of course, the handmade chocolates. I had the original hot chocolate with oat milk, and talk about about a deliciously rich beverage! For a chocoholic like me, it was absolute heaven. We went with a group and selected a variety of chocolates to try. After our sampling was completed, my favorite was the chocolate filled with raspberry preserves. Perfect combo of chocolate and fruit! The others were delicious but the raspberry filling was my number one pick! The cherry vodka one was my least favorite, tasting a bit too much like Robitussin for my taste. I highly recommend people check out this chocolate oasis. As a warning, It is a smaller shop so be prepared to maybe sit outside or stand unless you go when it isn't crowded. Don't let this stop you from visiting the fun chocolate location in downtown though! read more

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Serendipity!!!.. I just went to Costa Rica few weeks ago, and went to an area in San Jose called Escazú (not the actual Escazú) and also to a town called Guapiles.. I used Google Maps while I was there, so i guess the smart GOOGLE app remembered these names and when I got back to Raleigh, Google mapped me "Escazú".... I was confused when I realized it was actually showing me an Escazú place in RALEIGH and not on Costa Rica, so I had to try it.. and...... WOW!! No words for this, this is a hidden gem in Raleigh (really a gem, and really hidden), and just another small reason why Raleigh is one of the best places to live!! Is simply magical.... Artisan chocolate is being milled right there, and you have from fancy small chocolate treats, to ice cream and chocolate beverages out of this world!! And the people is so great and helpful... I have added this place to my list of "places of interest" and will be taking every visitor here... I guess this winter I would be here a lot!! read more

Beautiful and delicious chocolates, I am addicted. The chocolate selection is always awesome, I always come in and spend way too much money. My personal favorite is the chocolate covered marshmallow! read more

Ordered the chocolate chai and picked holiday gifts. The chocolate chai was smooth and too sweet.

The concept of fresh chocolates made from fair-trade chocolate and without any added preservatives is brilliant, however, Escazu's execution of this concept falls far short of its potential. During my first visit today, I tried about half of a dozen assorted "artisan" chocolates. My first criticism is that almost all of the different fillings I tried tasted almost identical. Furthermore, the "dulce de leche" filling was more like a sweet cream than a caramel, as it lacked any of the soft chewiness that is caramels signature trait. My second criticism is that they sell almost exclusively dark chocolate. Out of the several dozen different pieces of chocolate they were offering today, only two of them were milk chocolate. Based on the milk chocolate's texture and bitterness, it was closer to a typical dark chocolate than a milk chocolate. When we questioned the gentleman working behind the counter as to why Escazu doesn't sell more milk chocolates, he replied somewhat haughtily that fine artisan chocolates should be dark chocolate. His haughtiness might be excused if he were correct, but I was in Switzerland last month and I know for a fact that Spruengli (which is world-renowned for producing some of the best artisan chocolates in the world) offers as many milk chocolates as they do dark chocolates. Maybe I missed something and the people of Raleigh, NC, know more about producing artisan chocolates than the Swiss. . . . My third criticism is that the chocolates just weren't that good. Even Godiva has better chocolate. As much as I like supporting locally owned companies, I have to tell you to just go to Godiva instead. read more

Right next to one of our favorite restaurants (Market), Escazu is similarly in an odd location. However, since you don't need prime real estate to make awesome chocolate, it doesn't matter. We stopped by after missing out on the Yelp trip and decided we'd make up for it by trying one of almost everything. Most of our selections were a hit, but a few misses. The standard milks and darks, and even the cayenne were spot on, but some like the lemongrass needed to be chased. Our box of a dozen or so (probably more) didn't last long .. and I don't think I got an even split, so that must mean they were good enough for my chocolate other. What we really like about Escazu is not actually in the store. Rather, it's how we've spied their chocolate around town in coffee shops (Jubala) and grocery stores (Whole Foods). 4 stars for excellent chocolate and definitely a plus for being a local artisan. Prices were about where you would expect for artisanal chocolates, though quite affordable if you consider the prices of places in NYC or SF. read more

I have had this place on my yelp bookmark list for a while. I love diverse, eclectic and interesting food and if course that includes chocolate! I was excited to finally try out the chocolates here. I got the elderflower liqueur, blackberry ganache and amaretto masala variety. To be honest I did not like the ones I tried. The blackberry had seeds that I didn't expect and really took away from the experience. The other two were bitter and acidic; this was my first experience with chocolates that have alcohol in them and I didn't realize how overpowering the alcohol would be in the chocolates, this coming from a gal who loves her wine. I think if I had a realistic expectation of the ones I tried, I wouldn't have been disappointed. As it was, I was bummed that I didn't really like them. 5 stars for service and atmosphere and the diverse options available. I'm more disappointed in MY choices rather than anything that reflects on the business. If I'm able to go again, I'll refrain from the chocolates containing alcohol and maybe try one of their chocolate bars instead. read more

Escazú Chocolates - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Simple Amazing! I stopped in about a month ago to try to sample a few and have been by ever week since. The chocolate is very high end and the fillings/flavors are nothing like I have ever had. Everything is Very fresh and natural. The fruit and herb flavored chocolate are made from real fruit; the orange chocolate had little bits of orange in it... The chocolates are $.75 - $2.50 each, but I never feel like they are over priced. They are worth the price. 1-2 pieces is all you need. This is a great place for desert.. The chocolate ice cream is killer! read more

This place is something special. Great place to enjoy a great historically accurate hot chocolate or coffee - and of course the chocolates are delicious. I'm particularly fond of their very dark chocolate bars. read more

Try the lavender bar. So good! So I was tired of sitting around my apartment one weeknight and I've ventured here, after Christina G. recommended this place to me one evening. The space is cool, but I especially loved seeing them make chocolate through a window in the back, makes me feel like it's authentic. Luckily, someone bought me a chocolate box a couple of weeks after I visited, so I got to experience the sweet, rich dark chocolate again. I got the caramel and chocolate filled pieces, and they are so rich, all you need is one at a time. Perfect. read more

We really wanted to love this place since we are big-time chocoholics. The YELP reviews were really good but the experience of the three of us was profoundly disappointing. Prices were very high with some pieces of chocolate around $2.50 each. The Sea Salt chocolate bar which two of us purchased was $8.00, very expensive, and had a weird aftertaste. We are all fans of Videri in Raleigh and the Black Mountain Chocolate Factory in Winton-Salem and the chocolate bars there were far superior. Even the Valrhona chocolate bar at Trader Joes (around $3.50 or so) was a 100% better than this overpriced, overly hard, strange-tasting $8.00 bar. The truffles didn't taste like they were freshly made to our palate. Staff was not friendly to us and being a California gal, I noticed. When one of us asked if we could utilize the restroom we were told they "are not for the public." Well Videri and Black Mountain Chocolate Factory don't have THIS issue. The place looked elitist and haughty and overly self-satisfied (communicated by the staff as well). When we asked for a sample, the answer was a resounding "we don't DO samples here." I asked "what about for the ice cream?" Again, the answer was "no, we don't do that either." Wow! Videri and Black Mountain Chocolate Factory offer some samples (although admittedly even they could be a bit more generous than they are in that regard). The chocolate pieces looked pretty but that is as much of a compliment as we could deliver. Went over to Videri and bought some REALLY excellent chocolate to compensate for the awful gastronomic experience here today. "Meh" on all counts including the superlatively poor customer service. Perhaps the employees could take a trip to the Trader Joe's markets and see what good customer service is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

AWESOME chocolate. Wow. I'm really impressed. I'm just disappointed that I hadn't gone there sooner!!! Really fresh and easy to eat- you know how sometimes you get a chocolate and it's really hard on the outside? This is perfectly "al dente"! The flavors were interesting and different, they even have ones with alcohol inside (ooh, decadent!)... and BRAVO for having some dairy-free options. That is very cutting-edge, I'm impressed (dairy free ice cream, chocolates, and milks for hot chocolate! Vegan friendly!) read more

No doubt. Excellent, friendly service. Very knowledgeable staff.

What a magical find! My friend and I were waiting for a table at Stanbury's next door and meandered to Escazu to kill time. However, our stay at Escazu turned out to be one of the biggest food/drink highlights of the night. As a lactose-intolerant individual, chocolate and hot chocolate usually hold little appeal. However, this restaurant serves numerous types of lactose-free drinks, including contemporary hot chocolates and most interestingly, historically accurate hot chocolates (cacaos) made from recipes of the 1500s onward. At the recommendation of the friendly, chatty barista, I ordered a Spain 1549, which was a spicy combination of cocoa, vanilla, star anise, cinnamon, cornmeal, almond, hazelnuts, guajillo, pasilla chilies, and water. It wasn't overly sweet and had a thick, wholesome texture that required sipping to savor its rich flavor. Other hot chocolates include France and Italy, although it appears that the menu evolves over time. Escazu also sells other high-quality chocolate bars, confections, teas, and house-made push up ice creams of both the normal and lactose-free varieties. I look forward to visiting again soon on my next trip to Raleigh, and all you choco-lovers out there, I hope that you do the same! read more

I've been going to this shop for quite some time. They have the best chocolates around in imo. I love the fact that they do things old school with the chocolate being made right before your eyes. My son loves the raspberry filled pyramid and mine is the "spiced" chocolates, if you know what I mean. Glad I found out about this place because it's easy to drive right by if you don't know what you're looking for. read more

Love coming here before and after sex! The exquisite C'est si bon look of these magnificent morsels makes you feel as if you are standing on Fifth Avenue staring into the grand windows of Cartier. When you see these chocolates you want to wear them, not eat them. They are so pleasing to the eye, very much like seeing Colton Haynes in the shower! They taste as good as he probably does! The combinations inside the chocolates are as creative as the outside, things like pepper and honey, or Dulce de Leche, lavender and boy juice! The folks here are very nice and soft spoken and they have all kinds of goodies like ice cream and hot spicy chocolate during the Winter. The place is in a weird location which confuses everyone, but the more Raleigh grows, the less the woes. So, come to E and romance the bone! They aren't cheap but come one now, neither are the emerald earrings at Cartier! read more