Danville chocolate is an absolute staple to Danville. We are so spoiled to have such a delicious…read moresmall business chocolate shop within our community. How often do you see an owner working in her own shop?! Not often! That shows how much she truly loves her business. They are always so busy the day before a holiday because everyone goes here for custom treats! You can call ahead for pre orders or buy inside the shop. My favorite treats are the caramel apples, marshmallow chocolate sticks and fresh ice cream!! You won't regret going here. 10x better than even sees candy! Plus everyone who works here always has a smile on their face which is a huge bonus to me. So sorry this review was long overdue!! Please never leave!

Danville Chocolate is hands down my happy place in the East Bay!…read more Elite chocolate. Rich, beautifully crafted, and dangerously good. This is not your average "grab it at the checkout line" situation. You can taste the quality in every single bite. But honestly, it's also the vibe. Walking into the shop instantly boosts my mood. It's charming, welcoming, and feels like a little pocket of joy. If I've had a long day, this is where I'm going to reset. And can we talk about the individually wrapped chocolates? Obsessed. They make putting together a gift basket so easy and so elevated. Birthdays, holidays, thank yous, client gifts, "I saw this and thought of you" moments... done and done. It's thoughtful without trying too hard, which is my favorite kind of gift. If you haven't been, you're missing out. Just know you'll walk in for "a few pieces" and walk out planning your next visit. No regrets.

This is the most wonderful dessert. As the business name says, this is a giant caramel apple…read morecovered with caramel and then chocolate. Nuts cover the chocolate. The apple is a Fuji apple. I've purchased this apple several times at Rachel Dunn Chocolates, which was a chocolate shop on Detroit Ave. in Concord. The apple is juicy and sweet. The caramel is just the right amount so it's not overly sweet. I ordered one for dessert for Christmas. It's refreshing after a big dinner.The apple is huge, and it easily can serve 8 people with a good size wedge. The literature that comes with the apple says it can serve 8 to 12 people. It's best to take the apple out of the refrigerator 8 hours before serving so that the caramel and chocolate are easily sliced. Once we forgot and then the chocolate was brittle and broke into pieces when we sliced it.Customer service is great. I wasn't able to get through on the phone line to order so I sent an email. This was 4 days before Christmas, and I didn't think anyone would actually get back to me, but someone called! I was able to get my order in and have this for Christmas. It comes in a pretty gift box.

Amazing Chocolate Class & Delicious Treats!…read more I'm rating this based solely on the chocolate class and their chocolates--I haven't visited their pop-up store in Concord, but I had the pleasure of attending their class in Oakland. First off, the chocolate is absolutely delicious! Second, the owners are incredibly kind and accommodating. The entire family is so welcoming and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. We were lucky to have our class led by the owner himself, Michael Dunn, who made the session both informative and fun. Parking was conveniently located right in front of their Oakland location, and we were fortunate to have a smaller, more intimate class. Everything was well-organized--from the hairnets and aprons to the chocolates and dipping stations. They shared insights into the chocolate-making process, along with a bit of history and its significance, which added a cool educational aspect to the experience. This is such a fun activity, whether you're with family, on a date, or even solo. Honestly, it would also make for a fantastic work team-building event! And the best part? Taste testing! Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. Thank you for an amazing class and incredible chocolates!

The pastries here are absolutely delicious! So happy with everything I got, which was a plethora of…read moresweet and savory pastries.

We decided to try this place again because the reviews are so great and we thought maybe we've…read moregotten it wrong. So we went on a Thursday morning and there was already a line at 10 AM. The amount of pastries they had was astonishing and they were all so good. The bakery smelled awesome! The coffee is still meh. I don't know it's just too weak and I don't like that. They don't have lids for the coffee cup and I really don't like that. You can sit outside and eat, but it was kind of cold. We got a scone which was fantastic but I would prefer no icing, a mini apricot kouign amann which was to die for and a regular kouign amann which had shattering sugar crust. Soooo good. I love the pastries, but I still think the coffee needs to be worked on.

The chocolate is divine. It's high quality and each piece has rich flavors that taste fresh. Some…read morepeople might balk at $3 for a truffle but it tastes like it's worth $3. The taste is luxurious. They change up the flavors every few months. I tend to not like chocolate that is too dark but here it isn't too strong. My favorites: Champagne-pretty heart shape and tastes very champagney Banana Fosters- Colorful and very flavorful Peanut Butter and Jelly-essential for peanut butter lovers Lavendar-it's like aromatherapy for your mouth The truffles remind me of Christopher Elbow in the city for quality but in a must less fancy setting and more obscure location. I wish they were open longer the store is closed Sunday-Tuesday and open Wed-Sat from 12pm-6pm.

Always good to support your local chocolate shop over the mass produced candy bars and chocolate…read moreyou can get at the grocery store. They have unique flavors and there's a sense of giving yourself a treat after a long days work. I'm a mango and coffee fan so that's what I tried in these chocolates. They wrapped it up nicely even though I ate it straight away! My coworker did the same for her spicy chocolates. Cool Berkeley shop!

We were doing a walk of the Mt Diablo shopping strip and stopped by here on a whim to get my son…read moresome candy. What prompted me to leave a review was the amazing service given to me by the owner or manager of the store. I inquired about soft peanut butter options for my dad and the worker gave me a run down of everything the store had to offer that fit what I was looking for. On top of that, the store has great decor and a little bench you can watch a movie on that my toddler enjoyed. I ended up getting him a toy, filling a bag of candy, and getting a bag of jelly belly's and was pleasant surprised to see the total was only $7! Great pricing, great service, fun ambiance. (A side note: I saw the same worker jog down a couple waiting at a light just to apologize in case they felt they were being ignored which I find to be such a pleasant interaction)

I was filled with so much nostalgia when I walked Zoonie's…read moreyesterday. This store carries classic candies from my childhood, many that I've never seen before too! Huge selection of merchandise, and the offerings are reasonably priced too. There are toys, tin lunch boxes, gelatos, homemade confections, self serve candies (sold by the lbs), individually packaged candies, and classic soda pops too! There is also an area where you can sit and watch a movie. The Wizard of OZ was being played during my visit, and you may sit in one of the three chairs while you're there! I definitely recommend this unique candy store.

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.

Great place! I've been wanting to stop by here for awhile and today we went after we got our…read morepedicures down the street. The young woman at the counter was so helpful and knowledgeable about the different variations. We taste tested a few and thought a few chocolate bars, and some truffles for our stash at home. Then my husband and I shared a frozen hot chocolate- we were fighting over the last few sips and had major regrets that we chose to share one. This spot is our new go- to for chocolate, and their cute chocolate boxes would make a wonderful gift for someone as well!

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.

So there are simply few places you can buy Leonidas Chocolate in person. This location and its…read moresister store in Walnut Creek are among the few on the West Coast. Make no mistake this is not some Hershey bar you are buying but it is excellent. The White chocolate in particular is world beating. Friendly service and now a much closer drive make this one a winner. Parking can be a challange but if you are hunting for big game choclate look no further

We came here for the Rockridge Where's Waldo search. The staff person was welcoming and kind…read more The store was immaculate. Everything looked delicious. I would say I think we picked wrong, we bought the strawberry gel and the strawberry marzipan and it just wasn't our cup of tea. However, will definitely be back for a chocolate fix.