One of my favorite recent discoveries. Definitely worth adding to your list…read more I wasn't sure what to expect at first. The front space looks more like an arts and crafts setup than a typical chocolate spot (sorry Naomi if you're reading this), but the tasting experience completely changed my impression. Naomi, who led the tasting, is also involved in making the chocolate, which made a big difference. She walked us through their collaborations over the years and the inspiration behind different flavors. It's not a set tasting menu. It's more go with the flow, which made it feel personal and relaxed. She's clearly passionate about what she does and very open to ideas. You can even reach out ahead of time to design your own experience. We ended up tasting over ten flavors that day because she was generous with samples. I left feeling like I probably don't need chocolate again for a while, but still walked out with a stack of bars to share with friends and family. There's something really special about how they connect you to the process. Seeing raw cocoa beans and learning more about how everything is made gave me a bit more appreciative. I also tried cacao nibs, which are gaining popularity, but I'll admit I still prefer chocolate with some sweetness. One standout was a bar sweetened with maple sugar. If had similar but it's also completely different. So many interesting flavors and ideas here. Definitely a unique and memorable experience. More reason for you to check it out.

I felt conflicted writing a review but we had such an odd experience that I felt like it was…read morenecessary to share. Marsatta is a small business and you can tell they care about their product. I did quite a bit of research before I purchased a Groupon for a Bean to Bar tasting for my chocolate loving husband. We were scheduled for a tasting on a Saturday. About 10-15 minutes before our scheduled time, Naomi called us to tell us that the experience would be delayed for 15 minutes. We were in the Old Torrance parking lot, and this was fine with us since our lunch plans were over an hour later. However Sean called us minutes later to let us know there would be a more significant delay, so we decided to head home. The new proposed time conflicted with our lunch plans so we asked to reschedule to the next day. Then, to our surprise Naomi called again to say she was nearby. We were so confused and almost home, so we let Naomi know that we arranged to come the next day with Sean. There seemed to be a miscommunication between them. Fortunately we live semi close to Old Torrance, otherwise it would have been very inconvenient to drive back and forth. The next day, our tasting ended up having 9 people in a cramped space and was over an hour (rather than the advertised 30 minutes). It was interesting to learn about the process but we were interrupted a few times by a couple customers. We got pieces of chocolate at differing % levels and bon bons at the end. Because the experience lasted much longer than we anticipated, we had to leave more abruptly for a scheduled order pick up. I saw that in people were offered 1-2 full bars in previous years. I don't believe the more recent tastings offered any full bars. Needless to say, the chocolate is quite delicious and could be worth purchasing if you want to support a small business. I don't think the experience is necessarily worth it unless there are some changes in the organization of the business.

I purchased and enjoyed the Choconut Cookie from this place; 10/10. It is definitely unique in…read moreflavor. The crunchy edges and and doughy-ness of the cookie was so . Excellent staff who were friend and trusted overall ambience is lovely. Ps: better than Crumbl cookie

Finally got to try this cookie spot, and it did not disappoint! We went toward the end of the…read morenight, so they were already running low and had run out of some cookies, but thankfully we were still able to get the Original. We had it warmed up, and it was delicious! It's definitely a hefty, thick cookie, so it's pretty filling. I highly recommend having it with a glass of milk because that combo was perfect. Definitely coming back to try more of their flavors next time!

So glad I stumbled upon here - I'm a sucker for anything dark chocolate! All the chocolates are…read morebeautifully handcrafted locally with quality ingredients. There are so many flavors to cater anyone's palette. I got the pleasure to try the passionfruit, raspberry, Dubai, whiskey, and salted butter caramel truffles. The most unique flavor was the whiskey caramel with Suntory Toki Japanese Whiskey - I don't any other place that incorporates chocolate and Suntory! Definitely give that one a try. If truffles aren't your thing, they have plenty of chocolate bars to choose from. I highly recommend the berry bar (organic dried raspberries, strawberries and pacific sea salt). Service is welcoming and friendly! They'll offer you a free sample of any of the truffles (minus the Dubai flavor). It's a great way to try something before committing. If you get the a box of truffles, they'll wrap them up in a cute packaging with your choice of a colored ribbon. Perfect for gifts or to yourself!

The perfect little chocolate shop for gifting! The owner was so nice and friendly and the…read morechocolates were DELICIOUS!! Such high quality.

Macarons, quality, macarons have been such a difficult item to find in the SouthBay. Even looking…read morethrough Yelp I wasn't having any luck until I found Stephanie and her Magickal Muncharoos! Reaching out to Stephanie is super easy. You'll receive a Google form to fill out and you'll let her know what flavors you're interested in, designs you might want, and how many macarons. As her profile mentions, you want to order in advance of the date you need to pick up. Stephanie is located in Torrance (that's where I picked up) but she also has another location you can pick up at. Overall, I found the process super easy and Stephanie was always friendly and answered all my questions. When you confirm your order you'll pay 50% of the order total and pay the balance when you pick up, super easy and convenient. I ordered a dozen macarons for Mother's Day in a flower shape. I chose strawberry shortcake, blueberry cheesecake, and lemon meringue as my flavors. When I picked up my order Stephanie had boxed them up and added some decorations; totally unexpected and appreciated. I'm excited to order from her many times over!

The sweetest and cutest treats. Perfect for every party, holiday and even to gift. I love all her…read morecreative flavors and themes!

It's pretty safe to say I'm usually one of those last minute holiday shoppers. We went out…read moreyesterday to fight the traffic and the crowds at the Del Amo Fashion Center (fortunately wasn't that bad, we got lucky) and it paid off because I was able to get all my shopping done in a couple hours. I remember Hickory Farms having permanent store locations in the malls many years ago. Now, except for holidays like Christmas when they set up temporary stores or kiosks, it sounds like it's pretty much a web-based business only now. While walking through the mall, I see this Hickory Farms kiosk. It's located on the lower level at the escalators, near Joann fabrics & crafts, between JC Penney's and Macy's. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hickory-farms-torrance-2?select=KrWYhOQc-vFGktGYCLtAhw https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hickory-farms-torrance-2?select=dDTZmA3kC3Bx0-GxNYXklw They offer a variety of gift boxes & baskets with cheeses, beef or turkey summer sausage, salami, etc. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hickory-farms-torrance-2?select=qS4_Dyu9frmCn5suuGoKiw https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hickory-farms-torrance-2?select=SP5RhYuglVWBGhZbsJAiSQ The staff was friendly and helpful, though not so helpful that she would give be a bag without charging me for it, LOL. Like many things at Christmas, the costs add up quickly. I bought a few things and that checked off the last names on my shopping list, so we worked our way back to the car. Thanks Hickory Farms.

My daughter and I were doing some quick shopping and happened upon this year's Hickory Farms kiosk…read moreand man, were we excited. Totally put us in the holiday mood. The two very nice employees walked us through all the special deals and gave us samples so we could make an informed decision. The $20 box special works perfect. It allows you to have a little of everything. We bought two boxes filled with their delicious meats, cheeses and mustards. We also bought some tasty mints and some peppermint white chocolate covered pretzel pieces! I will definitely be returning with my husband for more goodies as the holidays draw nearer. Who doesn't love meat, cheese and candy? #Yum

I tried some of Albert's sweet treats and they were all so beautiful! They're mini works of art. I…read morealmost didn't want to even eat them! Them marshmallow chocolate hearts with raspberry geleé are so much fun. Great for a loved one. I personally like the bag of miscellaneous sweet treats. There were some tropical fruit jellies in there along with some yummy filled chocolate pieces. The hand painted blue chocolates were show stoppers that I bought for my brother's birthday. I bought these from Partake Collective and the man who helped me with my order was patient and kind. I would definitely purchase more sweet treats from Albert!

Happened to stumble across Chef Albert and his sweets collection when I went to the Partake…read moreCollective. Chef Albert is sooo friendly and personable, which I love! He let me sample the vegan chocolate honeycomb and it was quite crisp and delicate. The texture literally felt like chewing on honeycombs wrapped in chocolate. Yum! I decided to bring home the cocoa butter crisps, which the chef states is made out of Ritz crackers and chocolate. Made me quite intrigued cause when you think of Ritz crackers, you don't automatically think of chocolate. But oh my gosh, I really like them! Perfect balance of chocolate and cracker with a great amount of richness coming from the Belgian chocolate. Loved the caramel flakes on top, as well. Ambiance inside the Partake Collective provides a modern vibe with a quick grab and go experience. I like how Chef Albert's sweets are set up neatly as soon as you turn the corner up the stairs. Sweets and chocolates are always an eye catcher for me, so I am glad I saw this and got to meet Chef Albert personally. I would definitely recommend trying the variety of chocolates and sweets-- hope to come back soon when I'm in the area!

love a good hot chocolate and was interested in how this business would do after seeing all the…read morereviews and highlights they had. Upon our arrival, I liked the cute setup that they had to offer from the different areas within the shop and the pieces of chocolate history all throughout. So I didn't realize that, coming here, all that was served was versions of dark chocolate hot chocolate, so I was a little bummed, as I love milk chocolate but was still hoping for a sweeter taste, as I chose the lowest percentage of dark chocolate. During our time, we talked a bit to the owner, who was very sweet, and had a chance to learn more about the process and some of the products offered, which is nice to have an insight into their world. Of course, I recognize that this is a small business, and it seemed to be just the owner there, but 3 hot chocolates totaling more than $30 were really a lot more than I would've liked to pay, so I hoped it would be worth it. When we received it after a good minute, though it was just the owner working, so understandable, the hot chocolate was fine, on the smaller side, but thankfully, I ordered it with whipped cream, as it made it a little sweeter.

Came here with a friend for the first time-what a nice little gem of a place, particularly if your…read morea chocolate lover-like most are. Here you will have the opportunity to both test, buy, and indulge in various types of chocolate of high quality and within the upper range of cacao levels, all the while enjoying an espresso, American coffee, and or another type of your favorite hot beverage. This is all done in a nice little quaint spot that only has a few seats to pull up and plop down in-so know that in advance CSA or Customer Service All Star Mocha was on hand to show my guest and I the ropes, recommend a few of his favorites, blend our drinks, and do it all with a smile....would highly recommend.

Margarita pizza was excellent. Service was excellent! The two folks that were working there were…read morevery friendly and appreciative for my business. I will definitely be coming back.

This place is fire !!!!!!…read more Considering the location which is the only done fall Cause they should be a staple in Hermosa or manhattan Pizza and pasta are fresh Italian ingredients used and great service Not a bad thing to say about the food or service stright Italian no fluff One of the best

Their chocolate covered graham crackers are one of the tastiest treats ever. Very chocolatey and…read moredecadent. Highly recommend! Would make great gifts or part of a dessert charcuterie platter too. Sometimes I can snag some bags at my local Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJ Maxx so keep an eye out on the specialty aisles there.

The chocolate Graham's are the best treat I have ever had! I am a picky chocolate person, but these…read morecookies are the very best . I think they were made in heaven! Thank you for these Amazing cookies!

My niece wanted mochi for their graduation treat. I tried to…read moresee what was available in SD. I did read about this little spot. It is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace. They have a lot of very nice pricey packaged goodies(special Japanese chocolate and peach jellies and fancy mochis) in the front area. I ended up near the window displays towards the back. I was eyeing up the cream buns. (red bean, custard, matcha, chocolate) I have never seen these before, but I decided to not get these since they do not contain mochi. Right beside them are the Mochi creams. They had many different flavors, it definitely took me some time to decide. (some are: red bean, mango, green tea, peach yoghurt, apple pie, blueberry yoghurt, strawberry shortcake, choco Banana, white chocolate, chocolate, Black sesame, raspberry) These have the wonderful mochi on the outside with the flavored filling inside with soft sweet white cream in the middle). I will say the mochi on the outside is super delicious, it was chewy and incredibly soft. I have had my fair share of mochi and it's very good here. There were the flavors we got: 1. Black Sesame: 3/5 2. Strawberry Shortcake 4/5 3. Green tea 4/5 4. Red bean 4/5 5. Mango- 5/5 Each piece is not cheap, but I think they are pretty good. They come frozen and you place them in your fridge to thaw. I do think they recommend you eat them within 24 hours. They also do carry mochi ice cream too, but I could not these since they would have melted. I have had mochi ice cream before but not from here, I'll be coming back to try at some point in time. We did try special peach jelly mochies (packaged), they were indeed good but for the price of them, I do not think I'd get them again. (mochi on the outside was incredibly soft especially for it being packaged) Service: 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food: 4/5

The desserts shop is located near the entrance of Mitsuwa. They carry variety of sweets, cookies,…read morechocolates, and seasonal treats. I think most items are overpriced, expect $30+ per box of treats.