This was my second visit to Kollar Chocolates, and they still don't disappoint. We tried a selection of their chocolate bonbons, and every bite felt thoughtfully crafted. My absolute favorite is the Dang Dazy milk chocolate--its velvety texture paired with crunchy almond and hazelnut bits creates the perfect balance. The Earl Grey dark chocolate was also incredibly good. While the richness of the dark chocolate leans slightly dominant, you can still catch those subtle, fragrant notes of Earl Grey in each bite. At around $3 per bonbon, it's definitely on the pricier side--but considering the quality, creativity, and variety of flavors, I think it's completely justified. It's especially heartbreaking to share that this is widely considered one of the best artisan chocolate shops in California, and they're now closing their only store in Yountville due to slow business and rising costs. Losing a place like this feels like losing a true gem. If you're anywhere near Yountville, make the trip and show them some love while you still can. read more

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$3 per bonbon. Upon walk in, we were greeted with a piece of dark chocolate. Looking at other reviews, it seems like other people got to try specific bonbon flavors, which would've been even better, but I can't complain with free samples... There was no one in the store when we visited, and no one behind us waiting so we took our time choosing. The lady working behind the counter seemed slightly exasperated with us. Regardless, we ended up picking a 9 piece box, which was $27. The subsequent times we visited, it was a different employee, who was more friendly so your experience may vary. Regardless, pretty good chocolate overall, albeit pricey, but the store feels kind of cold and sterile. read more

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I saw a sign for coffee and wandered into this shop. When I looked at the coffee maker, it looked like the worker pushes a button and the machine makes your coffee. It wasn't the coffee I was expecting to find like with an espresso machine with a barista there to make it. I didn't end up getting coffee but the chocolate looked delicious! I ended up picking out a selection of chocolate for the small size box and brought it home to share with my boyfriend. All of the flavors we tried were delicious! My least favorite was the vanilla rum. It felt pretty basic and not very vanilla tasting. Earl grey and pistachio were some of our favorites from the box! I love that the box came with a picture map of the chocolates so you knew which one was which. Each one was beautifully painted and it really made the box of chocolate as a gift feel special. This was a great place to stop to pick up a sweet treat! read more

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I recently read that Kollar Chocolates in Napa Valley is one of the places with the best chocolate in California. I wanted to try it, but don't plan to visit the area in the near future, so I ordered online from their website. I ordered two packages of dark chocolate almond bark. They ship UPS two-day air early in the week to make sure it doesn't sit in a hot warehouse over a weekend and melt. When my order arrived, the chocolate was wrapped in bubble wrap with an ice pack inside an insulated bag. I really appreciate this thoughtful attention to detail. The chocolate bark was heavenly. Once I started, I couldn't stop eating it. It was smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness and lots of little pieces of almonds and no bitterness. Both packages were gone in no time. Kollar Chocolates chef and owner Chris Kollar is a Chopped champion and he won an award for top ten chocolatier in North America. I can see why. His chocolate truly tastes amazing. Their retail store is in Yountville and I hope to visit it one day. In the meantime, I placed another online order for more chocolate. read more

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IMHO Kollar Chocolates is one of three businesses left in the V Marketplace in Yountville. My friends who are frequent visitors to Napa always stop here to buy their chocolates (after they've made their first stop to Bouchon Bakery across the street!) They are chocolate aficionados and never leave without a box of Kollar bon bons. Yesterday I had my first taste of a Kollar bon bon, when I was offered a sample of their 72% dark chocolate bon bon. Oh my goodness gracious!!! It was simply delectable as it gooily melted in my mouth. It was perfection! The chocolates are expensive, but I will admit, they are worth the price. No, I didn't buy any, but my friends certainly made up for my lack of purchase. Will I return? Of course! read more

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Terri seems to love her job and it shows! She's very proud of all the chocolates and boy are they delicious! She gave me a sample of a passionfruit truffle and that was my breakfast this morning! It's such a beautiful chocolate and they make everything from scratch. I've never been to Dubai but I love the chocolate! read more

Kollar Chocolates - This is crazy amazing - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

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Living up to their reputation, Kollar Chocolates is truly worthy of a visit. Located in the heart of Yountville, this chocolatier is quaint and gourmet wrapped into one. We were warmly welcomed and offered a sample of some of their award winning product. Gift boxes are available as are bags of chocolate covered treats. Watching the crafts persons do their thing is simply mesmerizing while you inhale the amazing smells of this wonderful little shop. You simply must stop here! read more

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I go to Napa Valley often for photography and dining. When I'm in the Yountville area I almost always stop at Kollar Chocolates to buy a box. While I don't have a big sweet tooth, their chocolates are the best ever. So rich, flavorful yet light. Aesthetically they are beautiful as well. (I'll be sure to add photos next time). There is usually a small line sometimes out the door but it moves quick so I would encourage you to wait and try their chocolates! The other nice thing is that the V Marketplace has a large parking lot so it's easy to access. read more

Was very excited to try this chocolate shop while in town on vacation. The woman working behind the counter let us taste the coconut and earl grey flavors while we were making our decisions. We ended up purchasing a box of 9 bonbons and my husband also got a scoop of stracciatella ice cream. My favorite flavor was the special 82% dark heart following by the 72% dark and the red wine. Didn't love the raspberry flavor but I attribute that to the fact that I don't really care for milk chocolate. Would certainly come back! read more

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These chocolates are so exquisite and so good!! We got a box of 9 piece for $27. I know it sounds expensive but they are really expertly crafted. The chocolate has a super thin shell with different flavor ganaches on the inside. They are sweet but not too sweet. A few that I really really love and will come back for are: 72% dark chocolate, coffee kahlua, whiskey and red wine. We walked in randomly to this historic looking building not event knowing there is a chocolate shop in there. The shop is big and very clean, half the shop is retail and the other half is the chocolate making area I believe. The displays are so beautiful. And service is fantastic. Staff give great recommendations! Definitely wanna come back for my favs and try more~ read more

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Had a hard time finding this place. They are located inside a brick building in the V marketplace. We were given a sample and it was pretty good. The chocolates are mostly dark chocolate which we are not fan though however we bought four pieces and it was pretty pricey. Nice little store and friendly service. read more

Kollar Chocolates - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

Good chocolates and delicious gelato. Got some samples. Poor staff person was running the shop all by herself.. she did a great job but I hope that's not normal on a busy Sunday afternoon. read more

If you are ever in the Yountville area - make sure to stop by and get some of their yummies! The truffles are mouth watering. The s'mores are made of dark chocolate. Service was phenomenal- free samples will win me over! Space is open and pleasing to the eye. A little pricey but so worth it! read more

Kollar Chocolates - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

One of my favorite chocolatiers in Northern California! Each bon-bon is a work of art, from the colors and textures to the sculpted form and most important of all, a unique, delightfully balanced tasting experience. Love them so much! Perfect for gift-giving. Highly recommend. read more

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Kollar chocolates are beautiful, delicious, and make for a great gift, but I personally think they're a little pricey to buy for yourself. However, we come here for the chocolate flops! At $8 for a bag of 4 flops they're $2 a chocolate which is still pricey, but they're a great way to try a variety of flavors of these high quality chocolates at a slight discount. The chocolate flops are still very nice - there's nothing wrong with the flavor and they're not cracked, they usually just have a slight flaw in the paint job. If they're available they're in a small box near the register, but sometimes they don't have any. read more

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A quaint shop with plenty of chocolates to choose from. I am a huge consumer of gourmet chocolates and they were certainly worth trying.

Located in the Ferry building, the chocolates here can only be found here or Yountville (I was told this by a store associate). Since, I did not make it to Yountville on my trip, stopping by I was able to purchase these delicious chocolates. The Bon Bon chocolates were decorated to look like a "galaxy" of chocolate and each chocolate was a different flavor, such as orange grand marnier and pistachio amaretto. Very light in flavor, not too sweet, and these are chocolates to be savored to really enjoy the flavors! You can also order online if you are not visiting California any time soon. There were other items in the Ferry building store to purchase such as hot cocoa mix, larger boxes of chocolate, bark candy, etc. If you are in the area, stop by and grab something yummy to take home! read more

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Kollar Instinct The award-winning brainchild of Chocolatier, Chef--and Chopped Champion™ (S42:E1 "Sweet and Salty Success") Chris Kollar, Kollar Chocolates puts the high in high-end as their chocolatey confections are out-of-this-world fantastic. Located in the V Marketplace, they might be the best reason to visit this area--which is saying something with Bouchon Bakery just across the way. The Good: *Each piece is a work of art and almost too beautiful to eat. Almost... *Maybe the smoothest chocolates I've ever had, and their flavors are so strong, just like a punch in the tastebuds. The Meh: *Shop is a touch small and not much room for milling about *They sell ice creams but not in the winter? I know I'm weird, but that's literally my favorite time to eat ice creams. :( The Ugly: *Pricing is outrageous but I'll gladly pay it for these as they're definitely #worthit TLDR: Pricey but fantastic! Must-stop if you're in the area and a fan of chocolate (i.e., not a commie). read more

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The staff was super friendly and I couldn't pass up the fact that they had a passionfruit chocolate - these are my favorite!

This isn't your average chocolate shop. Kollar is a place where chocolate is art, both for the eyes and the tastebuds. My sister-in-law hand picked a custom box of chocolates for her kids. I just got a single chocolate for myself. I chose the caramel peanut butter option, which looked like a robin's egg ($7). The shell is a very thin layer of hardened sugar, basically the thickness of a chicken's egg. The caramel was thick and luxurious. The peanut butter was light and creamy. The bottom was a layer of milk chocolate. Super good! read more

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You may go to Napa Valley for the wines, but have you gone there for their chocolates? Nestled in the heart of Wine Country, Kollar Chocolates is what I'd call one of Napa Valley's hidden gems. And "gem" also describes these chocolates. Every truffle on display is a work of art--almost too beautiful to eat. With flavors ranging from matcha yuzu to fennel pollen, these chocolates are a treat for the eyes and the soul. I got the sixteen-piece assortment (enough to share with friends!). The chocolates gleamed in the light and melted smoothly in my mouth. The flavors were nicely balanced with the chocolate itself. If you could take any flavor and reimagine it as a chocolate, you'd have a Kollar chocolate. Suffice it to say, I was delighted! If you're looking for fine chocolates in the Bay Area to try yourself or gift to friends, Kollar Chocolates is one place I'd recommend! read more

Kollar Chocolates - Sixteen-piece assortment box with a guide to the chocolates - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

Little chocolate shop in a market building. Very high quality product. Service was considerate - bagging our purchase in temperature-conscious packaging due to the very hot weather. read more

My wife and I stopped into Chef Kollar's place and actually had the opportunity to meet him. Such a kind man who shared some stories with us. The chocolate and gelato were some of the best I've ever had. This is why Chef Kollar was named one of the Top Ten Chocolatiers in North America. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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Sooooo goood! That's all I have to say. I tried a few different items but ate them before I took a picture. Everything was so delicious and I highly recommend you stop by and pick up some chocolate. read more

Kollar Chocolates - Dubai bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

They run on bar time plus. Don't try to get there at 5:15 or later. Very disappointing for them to turn off the lights with me standing at window at 5:15 read more

As we were in Yountville and well right across the street in a building was a chocolate spot. So why not try it out? Kollar Chocolates is in a building with other shops. It's a small spot that sells handmade truffles, chocolates, and drinks. We opted to get a box of 6 truffles. Their employees were quite patient and helpful as our group was trying to figure out what we would like. Each truffle was $2.50 each. Quick round up: ~ Sunflower seed butter - smooth creamy. If you like something peanut butter like this is it. ~ Raspberry - surprisingly not sweet. Doesn't taste like artificial raspberries. Slight tang balanced well with the chocolate. ~ Dang Hazy - crunchies and a hint of hazelnut ~ Earl Grey - Smooth and earl grey present and has the bergamot flavor but not super strong. ~ Fennel Pollen - Savory which was unexpectedly good. If you want a little savory with sweet, this is for you. ~ Passion Fruit - Tart, sweet, and definitely a winner. I would definitely come back to try out their other chocolates. All of them were not super sweet which is how I like my chocolates. I like how each had their flavor profile but not so strong that it overpowered all the other subtle nuances. Yes, the price might be a little tough to swallow, but you'll see what you're paying for. High quality truffles that are hand made. There's some artistry and work that's being done to make these beauties, so I don't mind paying for something I know I cannot do. I highly recommend trying them out! read more

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Voted one of the top 10 chocolatiers in the country! These sweets are incredibly beautiful and decadent. The vibrant colors are stunning. And they have some really fun flavor combos. You can watch them make the chocolates in the shop too. They also serve coffee and gelato. This is a must stop in Yountville! Pro tip- buy a bag of the "discards". Maybe they aren't perfectly beautiful, but they are still perfectly tasty! read more

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I've been to Kollar Chocolates on a few different occasions. Mostly to kill time between wine tastings, or before a dinner reservation, but everything I've had here has been excellent. For this most recent visit I can really only speak to the Iced Chocolate and the S'mores Bar because the other items were for other people and they didn't share (so they must have been delicious). The iced chocolate is yummy. To clarify, this isn't your run of the mill chocolate milk. This is more like melted chocolate over ice. It's very rich and chocolate-y (duh), but I appreciate it's unique-ness. I've had something similar to this one other time, at a similar confectionery store at Disney Springs in Orlando, FL. The S'mores Bar is exactly how it sounds, but similar to the iced chocolate, I appreciate it for what it is, and it satisfied my need for what is typically a camping exclusive snack without having to go camping...or going to the woods...or the mosquitos. read more

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I eat a lot of chocolate and you can tell when it's good. This chocolate is seriously SO good and so beautiful! It's worth the visit if you're in yountville. You can taste the quality! read more

Beautiful to look at and flavors are insanely scrumptious. Truffles are already an art itself, but the simple yet elegant designs on these truffles bring it all together. I love that you can customize each box to your preference. I can't say I have a favorite because I like them all! The kollar krack is another mouth watering treat. Think of it like pop rocks mixes with chocolate. I love to get the strawberry flavor sometimes to have with champagne, but because I don't drink champagne as often the regular flavor is my go to. Pro-tip- look at the "flops" basket near the register. These are the truffles that don't meet the high standard of looks so they pack a few in a baggie and sell them at a discount. They don't look that bad and the taste isn't affected. Check this place out if you are thinking about it and order a few more than you think you want because like potato chips...you can't eat just one! read more

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Super interesting chocolate shop with some complex flavors in chocolate making. You can make your own box or pick up some of the prepackaged stuff they have. You can also watch them making chocolate. They have gelato and coffee too. We got the matcha/yuzu, dark chocolate zinfandel, orange grand marnier with dark chocolate, raspberry with milk chocolate, milk choc with fennel pollen, espelette chili with dark chocolate and the poppy saffron white chocolate bar. In descending order of likes, fennel pollen, orange grand marnier, raspberry best. Then we liked zin, chilli and matcha because I hated the matcha (and I LOVE matcha tea and ice cream but the yuzu wasn't working) and liked the chocolate in the Zin and the chili but didn't really taste the Zin or much of the chili. The poppy bar is a MUST. It's a delight to look at and to eat, very interesting flavors!! read more

Kollar Chocolates - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

We stumbled across this place as we walked around v marketplace! We needed coffee, and decided to try cold brew with chocolate milk. The cashier said people do not usually ask for that but she said it might be good! We can confirm that it's really good and highly recommended if you want to try something different! We also tried the matcha Yuzu and earl grey tea chocolates, both pretty and tasty! Would definitely come back to try others! read more

Kollar Chocolates - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

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We got 4 truffles: - whiskey: love this. Didn't care for the hard shell chocolate cover. Liquor and chocolate marry each other perfectly, nothing overpower anything, smooth and decadent. - Lavender and bergamot: pretty sure they use artificial flavorings instead of the real thing. Both have strong chemical taste that do not blend in well with the chocolate. - wine truffle maybe. Unremarkable. I already forgot about it. read more

This place has one of the best vegan chocolates I've ever tried. Super impressed to the point where I bought more online from them. They lose 1 star for asking for letting their retail machine ask for default tips on buying packaged chocolate. Tipping culture has gone way too far. You should not need to decline a tip when buying a bar of chocolate. Insanity. read more

Beautiful chocolates that were more enjoyable to eat than they were to look at...and they are darn pretty to look at. Their truffles are pieces of art. When I cut into my raspberry truffle (with the intention of sharing) there was a snap of the perfectly thin chocolate shell filled to the brim. No sharing happened, it was just too good! They have a fun assortment of options in the store. The beautiful truffles in the case beside the popular gelato and then a little wall behind with a variety of bagged chocolates. The shop filled up soon before closing but the staff remained so courteous and welcoming. read more

Kollar Chocolates - Raspberry truffle on top - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

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They NEVER open on time. Been there to buy plenty of times and they never open when they say... 20...30 minutes late..... consistently.... Always see people leaving after waiting for doors to open read more

This place gets one star less than perfect only because the customer service was awful. I buy these chocolates online and look forward to every seasonal offering. I'm like a Kollar chocolate fangirl And always tell friends they are the only chocolates I buy online to send to people as a gift. Thought originally they were in Napa, but found out they were 18 minutes from there and made the drive today only to show up and have customer service be really short with the attitude of hurry up and go. I'll continue to order online and never make a special trip there again read more

First step into this little shop and I notice the Chef Kollar who makes these highly quality artisan chocolates has a sign posted saying he is 1 of the top 10 chocolatiers in North America, that's pretty amazing! Upon walking up to their display case I get an woof of dark chocolate that instantly awakens my senses and I know what I want, their 72% Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffle! As I began to taste this decadent chocolate, it started to slowly melt in my mouth, I was in heaven with each bite, mmm!! I would highly recommend stopping into this chocolate shop that serves ice cream and chocolate drinks as well, with both helpful and sweet staff! I'll be back for more dark chocolate as an occasional treat, since it's healthier and delicious! read more

Kollar Chocolates - Pure 72% Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffle from their display case! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Yountville, California

Wonderful service and amazing, yummy chocolate. They even had the viral Dubai Chocolate.

I can't think of a better stop after some wine tasting all day, then a gelato and some hot chocolate from a chocolate shop. I always like to think and hope that a chocolate shop could put out some mean hot chocolate, don't you think? The hot chocolate wasn't too bad, not as deep Lee rich as I had hoped and wanted. It was a little bit watery, but that's normal for most hot chocolate. The best hot chocolate is when you take real chocolate, lots of it and melt it down and then add milk. Still the chocolate helped to counter act the dryness of the red wines I've tasted all day. read more

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