Totally stumbled upon this place by accident, and what a serendipitous find! We saw that they had…read morethe viral Dubai chocolates (this was back in October). For those who don't know what the Dubai chocolates are, they are milk chocolates filled with shredded phyllo dough and pistachio cream. My first impression was whether or not I had walked into an art gallery or a confectionary shop. Uh...turns out both! According to their website, the owner and her partner were originally artists prior to becoming chocolatiers. This place just screams creativity and their chocolates are ethically-sourced and almost too pretty to eat. They even have a backroom gallery to showcase local artists' confectionary-inspired works. We couldn't find the Dubai chocolates, but one of the employees approached us and asked if we needed any assistance. Turns out they were in the back and they had just received a shipment! The Dubai chocolates were nutty, crunchy, flaky, and velvety all in one! Pricey, but worth trying. Also, might I just take a moment to say I absolutely adore the shop's name! It almost looks like "XO Chocolate" as in kisses and hugs, bu also reminded me of the language of the ancient Latin American civilizations and - fun fact - Xocolatl (you see the play on words?) means chocolate (literally means "bitter water") back when they would mix purely cocoa and water as a drink. If I'm not mistaken, this business is Latina-owned, so perhaps that was intention? So clever and, either way, kudos to them!

Came here after a big meal. Wanted to get something sweet and happed upon Xocolate & confections…read more My family and I were amazed. Packed inside this small space was an amazing array of candies. Felt like museum; candy store and art gallery mixed into one. Amazing displays. Great local sweets. Friendly staff. We spent more time than we expected. And to be honest, we probably could have spent more. Delightful place to explore and indulge in your sweet tooth.

If you're stopping by, the apples are definitely the highlight, just make sure to ask them to slice…read moreit for you. It makes the whole experience way easier (and honestly more enjoyable). I tried the s'mores one not really knowing what to expect, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. The marshmallow had this light, fluffy texture that paired really nicely with the cookie crumble on top, it gave it just the right mix of soft and crunchy. One thing to keep in mind, these are best enjoyed fresh. Once you take them home and stick them in the fridge, the toppings can start to harden and the overall texture isn't quite the same. So if you can, dig in right away. The spot itself is easy to miss, it's tucked into a little nook along Bay Street, right across from Jars. Definitely worth seeking out if you're in the area.

**** Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookie ****…read more Here for the *viral* trend in Korea? We went to Bay street on a whim so why not? Sadly, this rendition is not worth going out of your way for. At least to me. The Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookie is only available Friday-Sunday and is $7.75 each. Good crispy-creamy texture (toasted kataifi and pistachio cream) but no stretchy pull, nor chewy bite...the marshmallow exterior was like dry, stale playdough. The cocoa powder was not bitter enough so it was hella sweet compared to the ones from Korean bakeries. Their candied apples looked great tho and ideal gift of nostalgia for your loved ones!

Yes and yes for chocolate and the woman behind the counter who's been working there for a year but…read moreknows her chocolates. Kept looking for chocolate with coffee flavoring and she delivered and walked me through what they had. Good place to get some chocolate for any occasion.

Welcome to the neighborhood! This delightful chocolate shop is the second location of the Walnut…read moreCreek staple. Serving up fresh, handmade chocolate with seasonal varieties - it's an incredible stop for a sweet treat or a local gift. While not cheap, I definitely did not find it unreasonable for the quality of chocolate and the trust they use fine ingredients. I recently popped in and picked up a chocolate pumpkin for my son who said it was the best chocolate he's ever had. He's 6, but he does know his chocolate. Skip See's (gasp!) and the other stuff and support your local chocolatier. I look forward to trying other indulgences in the future.

Love love love this establishment. It's a teeny tiny cafe, so seating is quite limited. My friend…read moreand I stopped by on a cold evening and we tried the salted caramel hot chocolate and the hot chocolate chai. Both drinks were really good. Big plus for the cute art! The salted caramel was super sweet for me, but chocolate chai was a perfect blend of spicy chai and sweet chocolate. I think you can customize your drinks based on preference as well which is really amazing. I especially loved browsing their expansive collection of artisan chocolate from around the world. Their staff are so knowledgeable and helpful, both with ordering drinks, and with picking out chocolate. 100/10 would come again.

Rude received dirty looks while waiting for my coffee felt like I was going to still steal…read moresomething from them Coffee ok Never go again

Ordered 300 bars with custom labels for an event and they were incredible! Very easy to work with,…read morefabulous chocolate and our guests scooped up every last one. Highly recommend! And they generously gave a nonprofit discount too :)

This is our family go-to place for special birthday gifts for our friends no matter their age…read more Their bon-bons are delicious and display beautiful artistry. But hands down, we fully recommend their chocolates cake, El Rey. It is the BEST chocolate cake on earth, to die for, and also my husband's birthday cake year after year. Children and adults both gobble it up completely. The folks that work there are also very kind and always enticing me with samples of their bars.

TCHO Chocolate is a premium chocolate manufacturer located in Berkeley, California. I love that…read moreTCHO is all Organic and Fair Trade, but my absolute favorite flavor is the Toffee Time, which has bits of vegan toffee, flakes of sea salt and is perfectly caramelly. I came here for an after hours event to celebrate Women's History Month. A real highlight was getting to take a chocolate factory tour, so we geared up with hairnet and robe to learn more about the chocolate-making process. The tour provided a unique opportunity to witness the production from start to finish, and to taste some of the finest chocolates available. It was such a unique experience! Going on their tour was like living out my childhood Willy Wonka Fantasy!

Their new Vegan chocolate tastes terrible. The old chocolate…read morewere so much better. Don't waste money on it.

Yummy chocolates presented beautifully from a local chocolatier; what's not to like!! I've ordered…read morefor different occasions including as thank you gifts for my team last year, birthdays, and anniversaries. I highly recommend you try these!

These are unbelievably gorgeous, carefully made artisanal treasures, a step above Casa de…read moreChocolates, Michael Mischer, Charles Chocolate or Chocolatier Blue. The chocolates and presentations are beautifully handpainted and/or handcarved. Not stenciled. Oh, and they're serious, crazy delicious bits of heaven, too. If you're going for WOW for both the eye the tastebuds, this is it.

this place is goofy. They gave me chocotw with mushrooms in it. im allergic to mushrooms. I broke…read moreinto hives and my throat started to close. why mushrooms?

Good selection, and when they didn't have the particular chocolate bar, I ordered they suggested a…read morefine alternative. They deliver and have reasonable prices. I would definitely use them again as I don't often get over to Oakland. It's nice to have the delivery option.

This has been on my wanna-try list for ages and I've seen videos too. I had the chance to stop by…read morethis week and it was a lot different than I expected. It's a very small underground-ish area, and there's no seating. You ask the staff for whichever pastries you'd like and they grab it out of the case/fridge for you. Ranked best to worst, we got the: - milkshake pie: omg idk how but it really does taste like a milkshake, coffee base with huge oreo chunks mixed in. brownie crust was quite tough but bottom was compressed oreo - sweet potato cake: yummm, tastes like carrot cake, well spiced, moist - coconut cream pie: not too sweet, big coconut chunks mixed into the base, light, very crumbly crust like loose crumbs - red velvet cake: easily the worst one, dry like a grocery store cake honestly Only issue is these got stale fast, like the cakes weren't moist the next day. Microwaved them to fix that and if you like warm cake then that's a helpful hack. They have a huge variety of desserts, many that I've never heard of or tried so definitely excited to try again.

I happened upon Gregory's while out to lunch on a work trip. I went out to eat nearby with a group…read moreof coworkers, and a local team member suggested swinging by Gregory's for a sweet treat. My interest was piqued when I saw that the location is one of those hidden hole-in-wall spots tucked down a few stairs off of a sidewalk. The interior is super tiny - either 2 people at a time or 1 "group". It's definitely close quarters but I was able to look around at their cases, which still had a decent selection despite it being around 1pm. If I hadn't already eaten lunch, I would've wanted to try their savory croissants. Hopefully next time! The staff were really helpful in answering my questions (what's in the Best Milkshake cheesecake - coffee and oreo, how long will a slice of cheesecake be okay for if not refrigerated - 2 hours, what cookie flavors do you have available). I ended up getting a slice of the Best Milkshake cheesecake, a chocolate espresso cookie, and a cookies and cream cookie. I took the treats back home to Sacramento to split with my husband and we both agreed that they were all amazing! Super glad my coworker told us about Gregory's so we could try it out. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area.

My cousin and I went in here just to look around. We didn't purchase anything…read more Everything looked yummy to our tummies though! I saw so many gummies I wanted. I resisted. I need to lose a whole person. The weight gain is so real!

This is a high-end candy store. The prices are high, but the selection is ample. They have some…read moreunique items here that are hard to obtain. Like large size candy bars. The staff is helpful and the location is fun because it's right in the main courtyard area at the Bay Street mall. The ambience inside the place is festive and child like, which is appropriate.