A TGTG bag brought me here and boy was I happy…read more Got 3 very decadent desserts. All great, not too sweet, and very worth coming back for. Simply a reminder for myself to come back here.

Food five out of five: cheese bread with pastrami, Kibbeh were very good , maamoul was good ( the…read morefiller is excellent but the outside a little hard) Service four out of five (they forgot to add Basrerma to my cheese and sesame bread... took them like 10 minutes to fix it) Neighbourhood: five out of five very nice walkable , and people were going in and out all the time and they have a couple of tables and chairs outside. The place was clean.

They have the best customer service. Nadia was so helpful in helping me find what chocolate I liked…read moreand what were great gifts for anyone depending on there preferences and she's just so sweet.

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!

Specialty chocolate shop and interesting walk through. Please come and create your own adventure.read more

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.

Found this place as we were walking around downtown Palo Alto and were drawn in by the lights and…read morethe cute rabbit logo. The chocolates looked very upscale and artistic. We ended up getting a couple to try ($4.50/button) and were also given a complimentary one to sample. They also offer chocolate making workshops and lots of different hot and iced chocolates!

Got an iced chocolate drink and some chocolates to try. The chocolate drink was thick and high…read morequality - I found the dark chocolate too be to sweet even in the 60-70s so go higher if you prefer your drink to be less sweet.

This is my favorite chocolate shop, hands down. The chocolates here are truly wonderful! A few of…read moremy favorites are the branchli, Eiger, California Republic and pistachio marzipan. The drinking chocolate is smooth and delicious, not too sweet. The store is clean and well organized. Last but not least, the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, so they can help you choose from the many amazing options.

3.5 stars overall. Deducted 1.5 stars because of a few of the dark chocolates that have nuts in…read morethem, unfortunately the nuts tasted old, which totally destroyed the chocolate flavor. The tempering also seemed off on those pieces, and the tops had a melty, uneven texture, which was disappointing. Some of the dark chocolate pieces are super delicious, but some tasted old, which wasn't good. Given my love for European chocolates, my husband got me their 16-piece dark chocolate box twice, and both times the ones with nuts weren't good - but the rest were decent and really good chocolates. Their dark chocolate collection is made from cacao from the Americas, Madagascar, and some other spots, which is a great variety. I do love their dark chocolate hot though, which is 69% cocoa, it's not too sweet, and we made it with unsweetened almond milk, which is a perfect touch of a cozy cup. I don't think I would try their dark chocolate collection again given my disappointment both times with their chocolates that has nuts in it tasting old. I wish they would fix the recipe as they have so much potential

I happened to be in the area and wanted a bite of non-dairy dessert and Yelp led me here…read more This is exactly the kind of place you think of when you think about supporting local businesses. Friendly Augustine answers the doorbell promptly and immediately gives off warm Italian vibes without getting in your face. But show a little interest and he's happy to take good care of you. I chose the chocolate covered amaretti, and Augustine told me that's their #1 seller. He also gifted me a few biscotti under the time-honored "First one's free" principle and that was smart... these are damn good. There is a difference between mass production and the real thing. Treat yourself to the real thing.

Limited hours. Only had one guy working and unfortunately no cannolis were available the day I…read morestopped in. They keep the door locked and you have to ring the bell bc the guy working is also baking in the back. Tried the sfogatelli which like a small flaky mini pastry. It was delish! Wish they had smaller bags of biscotti or samples to try bc the biscotti looked delish and authentic

One of my favorite daily spots - great coffee and tea and in a real cup!!! I always ask for an…read moreextra hot as I like to take my time to drink my coffee on a morning. The pastries are very inviting - I sometimes allow myself a treat. The almond croissant is one of my favorites. The avocado toast is delicious - sometimes the poached egg is a little too firm but I can deal with that. The chefs make some great brunch items. The eggs are always good. The freshly baked bread is a nice take home for lunch. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. I know their jobs are very busy and they work hard. It doesn't go unnoticed. I'd love it if they opened a location in San Carlos. The Redwood location isn't as convenient to get to and park.

HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS!!!…read more I am writing this review to both warn other customers and so that management sees this. I was at the MP location earlier this week and saw not one but TWO health code violations committed by employees. First, one of the ladies was drinking out of an open cup at the front where the food and beverages are prepared. This is against the health code! 113977. (a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), an employee shall eat or drink only in designated areas where contamination of nonprepackaged food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result. (b) A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, nonprepackaged food, and food-contact surfaces. The employee (brown hair in a ponytail, wearing grey Adidas) was frequently drinking a pink drink from a clear open cup behind the counter where the pastries are! Also, I saw the male employee behind the counter sneeze and use his bare hand to cover his sneeze. He rubbed his nose and sniffed. I was watching him from my table to make sure that he washed his hands. He went over to the sink behind the cash register and I kid you not, he turned on the water and for literally ONE SECOND put his hands under it. He then wiped his hands together to dry them. HE DID NOT USE SOAP TO WASH HIS HANDS AFTER SNEEZING INTO THEM!!!! Article 4. Handwashing 113953.3. (a) (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking. He then went back to work grabbing customers' pastries. I'd really love for management to please have a word with staff/review training and protocols - please don't respond to this review with the canned "Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have addressed this with our staff and we will take your comments into consideration." Please actually DO SOMETHING and ensure that all of your staff follow proper health code laws! Thank you!! :D

10/10! Best cookies EVER. My favorite cookie spot in the bay. Not overly sweet like Crumbl and has…read morethe perfect texture. If you like thin, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside cookies, then this is your spot! Love that they use Guittard chocolates as well. Favorites are: 66% dark chocolate, toffee, and white choco macadamia. Shoutout also to the team member who worked tonight (Sept 19) for handling a snarky customer who's never tried the cookies before. She handled his questions with so much grace and calmness. I'll definitely come again.

DELICIOUSNESS. Don't need to say anymore…read more Located in town and country village, a friend recommended this place to me. I will go here any day over Crumbl. It's a simple menu of 11 flavors. My favorite are the toffee, cookies and cream, and 66% chip. Cookies are always freshly baked, not overly sweet, and the right texture. Just note seating inside only for four so the expectation is that you'd take it home. Service is phenomenal. The two girls who run it do a fantastic job. She messed up our order and gave us an extra cookie as compensation. Will order more boxes in the future!

I had been to that Marvel Cake in Campbell - this is the first time I came to I the Palo Alto one -…read moreI think it's opened a few months ago. They have cute outdoor seating - very European feeling. That street has now been partially closed post covid. There is an underground parking lot near it and Nola's next to it. The severs are young kids and very polite. They took great care of us.

The matcha cloud foam that was advertised for the Jade and the Amethyst is not the classic cloud…read morefoam you're imagining. It's runny and doesn't properly sit at the top of the drink. I was also trying to adjust the sweetness of the drinks, but was told I can't adjust any sweetness because everything was pre-made, pre-mixed. The Amethyst (blueberry puree, blueberry cloud foam matcha) tasted mostly of milk. Jade (banana flavor) tasted like a banana milk. Chocolate croissant: flakey, rich chocolate chips inside. Microwaved it for about 10 seconds on my own, and it perfectly warmed and melted the chocolate! The vibes are very Mademoiselle Colette meets Alexander's Patisserie. Opens at 10, but the storefront wasn't fully open and ready until about 10:08 AM (side note if you're in a rush in the morning). Will I come back? Not for the matchas. Maybe for the pastries and desserts or regular coffee and the vibes.

Cute little shop I found after dinner in the area. There were a lot of cute kitchen knick knacks. I…read morepersonally came for chocolate though. I tried the cherry cordial. I never had a dark chocolate one and I may not go back to traditional milk chocolate. If Im ever in the area in again, I try some of their other seasonal chocolates.

For a guy that takes an inordinate amount of photos, I am surprisingly unobservant. This place is…read morejust three doors down from the Posh Bagel on Main St. How is it I just noticed this fantastic store? I mean, stores that sell candy and chocolate are my jam. But it was invisible to me. Until today, anyway. I am so happy I finally found it. Because Gourmet Works is much more than a store that sells candy and chocolate. In fact, as the name would suggest, it's more of a Gourmet food store and Gift Shop than a Chocolate Shop. But it's also a hella cool chocolate shop and that's the main reason I will be sure to return. Right when you walk in the door you are surrounded by an astonishingly large variety of items that would make the perfect gift for a loved one, or for yourself. Because, I ain't gonna lie, there were at least a dozen items that I considered buying for myself. I thought to myself, you know, I do so much for me, and it seems I rarely properly thank myself for my devoted patronage and self care. If you are interested in high quality gourmet gifts, Gourmet Works is definitely the place to go! They carry so many products you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Gourmet Salts, Dried Herbs, Pasta Sauces, Dried Pasta, Curry Sauces, Masala Simmer Sauce, Special Preserves and Jams. An impressive, well-curated selection. Then, at the back of the store you find the kind of Chocolate display case that dreams are made of. Oh my Lord! Just the Truffle side alone would be enough to melt anyone's heart. But the other side, with the astonishing variety of hand dipped chocolates is where I lost it. I saw the Almond Bark and stopped dead in my tracks. I stared at that Almond Bark. The Almond Bark stared back at me. We were locked into that stare down for what seemed like an eternity. I was sure neither of us would ever give in. But then I blinked. Somehow I became aware that the wonderful woman behind the counter was asking me if she could help me. As I regained my senses, suddenly I felt so embarrassed. How long had I been staring at that Almond Bark? How many times had she tried to get my attention? I had no idea. I tried to play it off like there was nothing going on between me and that Almond Bark. I casually inquired about some Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt on a totally different shelf in the display case. Then, of course, I had to buy a couple of those Chocolate Covered Carmels with Sea Salt, to cover up the whole situation with me and the Almond Bark. I purchased a couple ordinary, un-chocolate covered Caramels with Sea Salt too. The woman behind the counter couldn't have been more gracious. She didn't let on that she knew exactly what was happening and I wasn't fooling anyone with the whole Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt charade. So, my thanks to Gourmet Works, and the gracious woman behind the counter, Padmaja (her family owns Gourmet Works). It was such a pleasure to shop at your wonderful store! Mikey C says: I'm coming back for you, Almond Bark!