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    Summer R.

    I just had RayLuca hot chocolate at a Vegan Festival and it was AMAZING!! So rich and creamy. Truly authentic and I am Italian! They have the blest choclate bars too! And Valentines Day Heart Shaped boxes to boot! The couple is adorable and I love supporting them doing their incredible and compassionate work!

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    Wonderful organic chocolates in San Diego! Visited 4 times, and strongly recommend enjoying this local gem. Rayluca and Bryan are very passionate and friendly. I tried the everything sampler and the classic Italian hot chocolate on my first visit. I had no choice but to come back. No matter what you try: hot chocolate, ganache, caramel, or any other fillings, you will be satisfied with their high-quality taste.

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    Jacob A.

    Rayluca is the chocolate sponsor for the company I work for (Mainly Mozart). I had a very urgent last-minute need for 20 boxes of chocolate and even though Maria was out of town, she made sure I was taken care of. Rayluca goes above and beyond to take care of their clients. We are very appreciate and grateful for their continued generosity and SUPERB chocolates. We provide our chocolates for our Savor Every Note concert series where we combine world-class classical music, wine, and chocolates at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Our guests absolutely love the chocolates and often ask for more. We cannot recommend Rayluca enough. Thank you!!!

    Amazing vegan gluten free chocolates!! So many flavors, literally the best chocolate I've ever had!! All locally made in San Diego. The owners are the kindest. I will be ordering all my chocolates from here !

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    We stumbled on this via Yelp. Thanks Yelp. Off the beaten path in an unassuming office park sits something special. We walked in and wondered if we had the right place, but a warm smile and welcoming aroma greeted us. They are small, artisanal small, but their sampling room still feels like a hip day spa. We were greeted by the owner, Raluca, who is clearly very excited to share what she makes, and it shows. She is happy to answer any questions and does so with a sparkling personality. She discussed ingredients, sources, processes, flavors, and final products. It was the most interesting Ted talk I've ever seen. Now let's discuss the chocolate. When Phil Rosenthal visited the French Laundry, head chef Thomas Keller made a point of showcasing how the thinner the chocolate shell, the higher the quality. Well, these chocolates have an almost paper thin shell. They use imported Belgian chocolate, and it pays off. Dark, rich flavors linger on the tongue and left me clambering for more. Their caramel gingerbread is an absolute delight. The flavors are all there, and the texture is perfect. The cherry tasted like the ideal chocolate covered dark cherry, like what a chocolate covered cherry aspires to be. Their coffee is sublime. Textures and flavors are all pleasant, and each piece was lovingly made by hand, in short, they taste as good as they look, and they look amazing. They are completely gluten and dairy free. They also ship nationwide. This place is worth a visit, if only to sample and enjoy an education on chocolate while relaxing at a day spa. But I'm betting you won't leave without taking some home.

    Superior quality of Chocolate sampler in very nice and strong packaging and design

    These chocolates are velvety, creamy , well balanced in flavor and sweetness. Made by hand with passion and love deliver a superior quality that surpasses expectations! I found the stand at the San Diego Market and I was very impressed with the quality, presentation of the product and the owner who is very nice and professional.You can can tell she is driven by passion and dedication.

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    Valderrama A.

    The best chocolates in San Diego, usually when I buy chocolates I eat one in a while but with Rayluca chocolates they don't last a week! The bars are always fresh and natural tasty, my favorite flavors are peanuts and almonds. Also try the s'mores + raspberries bounties and don't forget the Hot Chocolate, is amazing, creamy and full of flavor.

    Sonya M.

    We got to meet Rayluca Chocolate in person today! We ordered a sampler box back in May for our anniversary. It was the MOST decadent confectionary EVER! So rich and creamy! Better than any Nordstrom or See's Candies truffles!

    You guys, I went to this bachelorette party and, among other goodies, they served these delicious desserts from Rayluca Bakes!!!
    SANDA O.

    You guys, I went to this bachelorette party and, among other goodies, they served these delicious desserts from Rayluca Bakes !!! Here's the best part: they are healthy alternatives you can truly feel good about: organic, vegan and gluten-free! The taste was amazing, I was very fond of the rose chocolate, yummm! I highly recommend you try them, they ship anywhere in the US!

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    You guys, I went to this bachelorette party and, among other goodies, they served these delicious desserts from Rayluca Bakes !!!

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