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.

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.

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.

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 nice little shop to get a chocolate craving satisfied. Very tiny bite size candies. I tired two…read moredifferent ones that the worker recommended. They were ok. But with a price tag of no less than $3.50 for the tiniest bite of chocolate is alittle out of my league haha. Maybe I was in too rich of a neighborhood for my taste . If the candy blew me away I would say ok the price is ok. I'll keep it simple. Nice tiny bites of candy. You can select many different bite size candies to try, but it ain't going to be cheap haha Pro tip: If its your first time there they give you one free sample each. Make sure to get your free sample and you decide if you want more.

These biscotti are truly authentic. Many claim authenticity but this is old world baking and so…read morevery delicious! Meet Augustine, the Italian owner/baker when you step into his old world shop/bakery in Redwood City. It is magical!

Biscotti in every flavor you can think of…read more Very old school, walking in is like stepping back in time. And wow, the aromas. Panettone, amaretti cookies, cannoli. It smells heavenly. Service is top notch. I merely mentioned that my man love's white chocolate, & we were instantly given lemon white chocolate biscotti to sample. Sfogliatelle is a specialty here. Multilayered lemony flaky goodness. This was a first for me; I didn't even try it when I was in Italy. It is divine. A must order. We also took home a bag of the lemon white chocolate biscotti. All natural ingredients. This is some of the best biscotti in the Bay Area. An Italian specialty bakery that should be on everyone's list. 5 stars

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

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!

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).