Great chocolates, actually made from scratch here in Fresno! It doesn't get any better!! Their small specialty chocolates are exquisite!!

I am so glad that Fresno has a local chocolatier! I've visited the storefront a few times after a Yelp event pre-pandemic, as well as bought some chocolate bars at the farmers market. The chocolate is top notch, though a little too pricey for every day eating. I got a box of bonbons for my parents for Christmas and they loved it! read more

Blown away by the amazing chocolates, the kind and lovely couple who run this small local business, and what I learned about the process of chocolate making. Highly recommend a tasting and tour! I am forever spoiled! read more

Excellent to find bean to bar superior quality chocolate here. The store is in a strip mall, so parking is plentiful. The service is outstanding with all of my questions answered. I was given tastes so I knew that I would like what I purchased. There is a nice variety of chocolate tastes from one bar to the next if your palate is sensitive to detect it. There are also fantastic chocolate bars with flavored local olive oils mixed in, which result in sublime flavors, such as lemon and orange. There is also an impressively curated special selection of bars from other chocolate makers with hard to find options readily available. The prices are outstanding for the quality of the products! There is also coffee and hot chocolate drink options made in the store. I would recommend anyone to stop in for a treat! read more

I buy this chocolate for all special occasions for my friends! I love the education you can get about chocolate growing and making process. You can enjoy them at the Vineyard Farmers Market of their store front! read more

This is the real deal! I visited with a few friends last week and wasn't expecting much. I was so pleasantly surprised. The owner Elisia welcomed us and told us about how all of the chocolate is made there. She was very generous and let us sample several different of the dark chocolate bars. I was amazing by what a difference the geographic location of the beans makes in the overall flavor of the bar. I loved both of the Ecuador and Peru bars - I ultimately bought the one from Ecuador. I also tried the olive oil and sea salt and the espresso dark chocolate (which I also bought a bar of). Both were great. The price point for the bars seemed very fair given the quality. It is $6-7 a bar with discounts starting when you buy 3 (and a loyalty program). This is right in line with what I pay at Whole Foods and the quality is unparalleled. If you're looking for a fun experience and high quality dark chocolate as a gift or to go with a glass of wine (my preference), it's well worth the trip! read more

Was hooked on their raspberry coconut white chocolate bars for last year 2018 Valentine's day limited edition. Was waiting for raphio's chocolate to come with another limited edition for Valentine's day. And I was not disappointed at all! Got my hands on 2 bars of this year's vday Raspberry White bars made with raspberry and oats , and am going to be making a special v day delivery with these bars down to SoCal for a special person who is also hooked on the raspberry coconut from the previous year as well! Elisia was very kind to Invite me to try the bar out before I bought it. Really love that there is such a great chocolate place right in my hometown where this wonderful family hand makes their chocolates from raw ingredients straight into the bars. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! We did the chocolate tour and we learned so much about the origin and manufacturing of chocolate. We tasted SO MANY different products. Each one was more delicious than the last. The owners are incredibly passionate and kind people. We will be back very soon read more

Raphio Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Fresno, California

Without a doubt the most delicious chocolate bars I've had. Complex flavors ~ smooth melts. I would pass up any other sweets for this chocolate. I love the cacao tea too! read more

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When I walked in the place is so cute. The staff is knowledgeable of their product and super friendly. I got their hot chocolate which was warm, creamy and chocolatey. I was able to sample their matcha, Ecuador, and Peru. Their espresso crunch and Ecuador are my favorites. They have other flavors as well. I'll be back to try more. read more

I visited here with a friend and she heard about it through her friend! Wow are we glad we found this GEM! Locally made REAL chocolate! We had some home chocolate and they even provided us with samples of bonbons (pictured) everything was so tasty and great priced, must try! During covid they had seating out front and it was a nice evening to catch up with and old friend. The gal who rung us up was so nice and had recommendations for us to try. Pricing was great. Please support local. read more

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Attended one of the chocolate tours. It was fascinating to see the process and to taste all the different flavors of chocolate including the hot chocolate drink. Their mocha is also out of this world! Great service and delicious chocolate make me so glad they are local. read more

Raphio Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Fresno, California

Sipping chocolate is great! The owners take such pride in the chocolate they make, you know you are getting the best quality.

If you've never been here, you should! The single-origin chocolate is made on site. The owners are awesome and very knowledgeable. Don't miss out on the coffee and hot chocolate! read more

Stopped in with friends had a wonderful visit. The chocolate is divine as are the drinks. Got to taste a few found out Ecuador is for me. Thanks for the tour and explanation. Savored my bar now I need a new one. read more

While I have yet to personally visit this place, I did buy their chocolate at the home and garden show. PHENOMENAL. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, they have something for everyone. Rich. Flavorful. Well made. I can't wait to go in person and try their beverages. What a hidden gem!! read more

I am so beyond impressed with this lovely shop in Fresno. It's a small, family run business that takes the raw materials and makes it all right there. It is SO pure. You won't find milk chocolate here. This is chocolate, some sugar, and some flavorings for whatever type they are making. The result is an incredibly smooth, rich chocolate bar that is incredibly satisfying. My favorite is the 72% Clementine Olive Oil bar. Subtle citrus notes surrounded by a rich dark chocolate. It really is delightful. They also import other similar quality chocolates from around the united states. I want to go back and try them all, so see the variations in other chocolatiers that have such high quality and standards. For your convenience they are also at the Vineyard Farmers Market with delicious samples and bars for purchase. read more

We have traveled the world and tasted gelato everywhere. Nothing compares to Raphio Chocolate's new product. Even the night lights of Paris with the Eiffel Tower sprinkling stardust around us while eating gelato from a famous Italian ice cream place while walking along the Seine River does not compare with the taste of Raphio Gelato in our garden in Fresno. We rate it The World's Finest. read more

The BEST chocolate I have ever had. Every bar is made with love and has such an amazing story behind it. The packaging always describes where the chocolate came from along with the drying process and other facts from the grower of the beans. They have several options that will please any pallet. I highly recommend the inclusion bars. They are chocolate that they paired with with Enzo's table or Kuppa Joy. If you do not know where to start I would also recommend taking the chocolate tour. They explain the whole process of chocolate making from start to finish and you get to try the entire line (near 10 samples). read more

Whoa! I just had a bite of the Ghana special edition 72% Cacao chocolate bar. that is the creamiest, butteriest (if that's a word) dark chocolate I've ever tasted! This is definitely one of my new favorites! BRAVO! read more

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Full disclosure, I have not visited the actual shop myself. However, I received quite an assortment of Raphio Chocolate goodies in my grown up Easter basket this year. Oh my goodness, this has to be some of the absolute best chocolate I have ever tried, and I eat quite a bit of dark chocolate. I live in Portland, Oregon where local artisans are a dime a dozen, but I can honestly say I've yet to find chocolate this good up here. The flavors are complex, smooth, and not too sweet. The bar is shiny and perfectly tempered with that satisfying snap you'd expect from high quality dark chocolate. I LOVE that the product is free from soy and other emulsifiers. Truly a masterfully created treat. The prices are a little steep, even by Portland standards, so I doubt this is something I'd be able to indulge in regularly. But it will certainly make a delicious treat every once in a while. read more

Excellent service with the nicest server. Fantastic drinks (iced mocha and an iced blue lychee tea). I liked that the mocha had chunks of chocolate in it. Will be back! read more

Raphio Chocolate - Iced mocha and iced blue lychee tea - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Fresno, California

The discover the range of chocolate flavors from their large section of chocolates from around the world. These are not candy bar chocolates. Educated your taste buds. There candies (bon-bons) are delicious. Treat yourself. They make a very special holiday gift, but they go quickly. read more

Some of my favorite single origin chocolate from an awesome chocolatier!! Hands down a must visit in Fresno!! The tours are a fun and tasty way to learn about the chocolate bar creating process. And of course the chocolate is delicious!! Elisia and Yohanes are such kind and thoughtful people. If you have already, come check out Raphio's... you'll for sure keep coming back! read more

I love this place! We only walked in because it was next to Noah's Ark where we were having dinner. I noticed the cute storefront and saw the rave reviews on Yelp. The service is impeccable. Whoever the guy was helping us (sorry didn't get his name) he was very well-informed of all the products and very helpful in steering us towards different kinds of samples, getting a feel for what we liked, and educating us on the delights of chocolate. It was very interesting. You can tell they take a lot of care and are passionate about what they offer. Everything is designed with care down to the shape of the chocolate bars themselves, which instead of having divisions of rectangles, resemble a gem with its diagonal ridges. We also got to try the cocoa nibs tea which was yum. Chocolate bar wise I personally really liked the white packaged Enzo ones which are more nuanced. I gave pieces to my friends (chocolate with olive oil!) and they were not into it. This is not your super sweet Hershey's bar.. It seemed many Yelpers mentioned Tanzania so I tried that but I didn't really find it that interesting. I think my friends would be happier with that one. So.. there you go. If you appreciate fruity notes and other additions into your chocolate I highly recommend the more expensive line but if you're not into that stick to the other ones. But don't take my word for it, go try yourself! They are very generous with sampling and I never felt bad for wanting to try a variety. When I tasted them I was sold and immediately bought one of each of the non standard chocolate bars (I believe there's a discount after 4?) thinking they would be perfect gifts to share with my friends. Really impressed with their chocolate and service and attention to detail! read more

Love this place! Everyone is nice and friendly. The chocolate and drinks are amazingg!

This is hands down the best hot chocolate I have had in my life. As an avid chocolate drinker the smooth and yet rich taste of the hot chocolate is unmatched. I got the Aztec hot chocolate and I highly recommend it. Definitely will continue to come. read more

The Mocha was insane! Love the Salted Caramel Latte too. Everything I've had here has been top notch. Such a gem in our area!

Amazing chocolate maker!!!!! I've only begun to investigate the chocolatier!!!!! When she begins her coffees......I'll probably be there WAY to often read more

This hidden gem in Fresno needs to be visited, if you love chocolates, from milk to the darkest chocolates around the world. The owner is knowledgeable, about her CRAFT. She and her crew take pride in the work they display. The Chocolate chip cookies are 10/10 hurry in early as she makes them daily and they often run out early. The business is closed on mondays and she makes brownies on the weekend. The Gelato is homemade and out of this world. I can rave all day, but you must treat yourself, to wide variety of coffee, chocolate, hot chocolate and gelato, you cannot go wrong! read more

Our family visited the for the first after hearing about their sweets on the news. I was so impressed with their cozy shop and their children are so adorable! The chocolate are delicious! read more

Best place ever! The tour is amazing!!! They have you sample all the types of chocolate at the end! Plus they give you hot chocolate to try. Their customer service is incredible. Please take their tour! So worth it. They explain the entire process and you learn what types of chocolate you like! I LOVED Ghana, Ecuador, and White Chocolate. I also loved Expresso! I was never a chocolate fan until now. It's seriously amazing!!! I purchased 10 bars for Christmas gifts. Price are very reasonable. Under $10 for a bar of chocolate. Their hot chocolate is a must!!! It was under $4 and the BEST I have ever had!! read more

Such friendly people and great chocolate! Had an ice mocha and it was fantastic! Definitely give this place a try!!!

I've been here to purchase many chocolate bars and also have taken their tour two times. Every time I come I love talking to the owners because they are always so kind. I've tried all their bars and my favorites are the 72% as well the flavored ones such as the olive oil and clementine & the espresso bar. Also, they made a special white chocolate vegan raspberry for valentines day and that was delicious! read more

I got a chance to try their chocolate at Art Hop last Thursday. It was so good. I am a huge dark chocolate fan, and we were able to sample several different types of dark chocolate from 72 % all the way to 102% Dark. I was a bit nervous to try the 102, but it was so smooth and not bitter at all. They add a few cacao nibs to that one to make it extra dark and it was delicious. I ended up buying their cacao tea which was delicious and reasonably priced for organic cacao. The owner was so friendly and knowledgable about chocolate; I can't wait to visit the shop! read more

Love the cacao nibs I didn't know there was a shop I bought mine at the farmers market on the corner of shaw and Blackstone one Saturday .but I will definitely be going to the shop when I'm in the area great amazing product I put mine over ice cream or in shakes so good read more

Let me first start off with the fact that I don't write yelp reviews...but since coming here I felt as if I needed to. Wow. Wow. WOW. This place is amazing! It's truly a hidden gem here in Fresno! When I first walked in I was instantly greeted by the nice gentleman at the counter. He gave me a little background about the shop and how they make their chocolates. Then proceeded to tell me about each of the different chocolates they offer. Did I also mention you're able to sample each chocolate? My favorite so far is definitely the Ecuador and the Espresso Crunch chocolate, absolutely delicious! The chocolate is vegan, gluten-free,non-GMO, contains no soy, peanuts, or preservatives! If you are looking for a healthier version of chocolate, check this place out. You WILL NOT regret it! I Will be coming back for sure! Also, they have stamp cards for every time you purchase a bar of chocolate...how cool is that??? read more

Just came here for my birthday. Everything I tasted was amazing. I haven't tasted this great of chocolate quality in a long time. I came with my whole family and was treated with great customer service. I will definitely be a regular. read more

I love this place. Their chocolate is amazing! (They only do dark chocolate, 72% and up, but it's so good that when this milk chocolate girl wants chocolate, I still crave theirs. If it's too bitter, start with their 92% and work down ). I love how they use high quality and ethically sourced ingredients. I appreciate how they don't use fillers (so it's very allergy friendly) and are health conscious (Yes, I just said a chocolate store is health conscious. Go in and find out why for yourself). Their store front is smaller but very cute and welcoming. It is very clean. They do allow you to sample their products before you purchase so you KNOW you like them! It's also cool how they have chocolate bars from around the world (these they don't sample for obvious reasons). read more

I was lucky enough to get the chance to tour the business and see how all of the amazing chocolate is made.I can tell the owners are very passionate about their work because the product is amazing.I was able to take home some knowledge about the product as well as sample some of the best chocolate I've ever tried ! read more