I was fortunate to sign up for an event with the EVA of San Diego and part of the event was a tour…read moreof Seabreeze Craft Chocolates! I could tell how passionate the owner, Jim, is about the business. He crafts his chocolate from ethically sourced beans, roasts them and makes the most deeply dark chocolate! My favorite was the chocolate ganache with walnuts! But there's such a variety of flavors to chose from. There's even chocolate tea and hot chocolate available. I'd like to return to take one of the classes. They offer classes for children. But they also offer a 2-3 hour class where they teach how to temper and decorate 21 pieces of chocolate that you get to take home! Until then I'll just have to settle with eating them!

Signed up for a private chocolate making class for a team building event…read more They're flexible with time/date which a plus! However, the venue itself is quite small. They set up a table in the middle of the shop and provide a tray with a variety of colors and flavors to work with. We essentially decorated the outer shell of the chocolate by painting the trays, then they pretty much do the rest of the work (although you do get to pipette the pre made chocolate into the tray afterwards. While it's solidifying, one of the workers provides a tour and background of their store's history. Chocolate itself was delicious!

Absolutely adorable couple who created this company! I am a chocolate aficionado and always am…read morelooking for the next best chocolate! I have found it! My husband who doesn't like chocolate and dislikes dark chocolate even more tried this chocolate and immediately said, "let's get some!" We just got back from Las Vegas and tried the famous Jean Philippe chocolates and truth be told, we like these chocolates more! We love the pistachio and the halva! We highly recommend!

I was looking for the perfect chocolates to gift and pair with a handsome whiskey!…read more Gourmet M was the exact WOW factor I was looking for and owner Michael Ross was so friendly and accommodating. I bought 2 sampler boxes and a spicy mango bar. Perfection.

this place has good service and great cookies and its very yummy go to this place right nowread more

I stumbled upon this place right before Pilates and saw the sumptuous special! The girl told me…read moreabout it and my eyes lit up and I wanted it so bad, but my friend Perla said, "No, we got to go!" Not the best thing to have right before Pilates. The next time we went was after Pilates and I asked my friend if she wanted to share it and she agreed this time! I was so excited to try it! The owner was very sweet she let us try samples of the new marshmallow ice cream that they are testing out. It was so good! I ordered the sumptuous special with frozen hot chocolate. She made it aesthetically pleasing. They asked how I wanted it and I said picture perfect! Watching her make it was so fun and jaw dropping. I was in such awe! The marshmallow alone was so amazing to watch! It was so good and made with such good ingredients. I did share a bit with my friend, but boy I had basically the whole thing to myself and it was perfect. The frozen hot chocolate was bittersweet too. So it was balanced with the cookie, marshmallow, and cream. The perfect amount of sweetness for me. It was pricey, but it was worth it! Well worth it to try it at least once! I am absolutely coming back again!

Stopped by Batch & Box Signature Cookies while walking around the Del Mar Highlands Town Center and…read moreit was a solid dessert stop. The shop is tucked into a quiet corner of the center and has a clean, cozy, slightly nostalgic feel to it. Everything looked well kept and inviting, and the cookie display definitely pulls you in. The cashier was genuinely friendly and welcoming, which always makes the experience better. We ordered the classic chocolate chip and the Dubai cookie. Both were really well done with soft centers, great texture, and not overly sweet. You can taste the quality of the ingredients, especially the chocolate. The Dubai cookie stood out with its richer, more indulgent flavor, but the classic chocolate chip was just as satisfying. An easy spot to pop into for a treat while shopping or to grab cookies to-go. Simple, quality cookies done right.

Absolutely Delicious Cookies Here! No hype, the real deal…read more Love their branding personality. I love how you can see their baking space through the large plate glass window behind the register area. The girl at the counter was super sweet, well groomed, very knowledgeable about the cookies and process to make some of their cookies and was so patient with all the questions my elderly mother and myself asked. I can't remember her name but she was there on Monday 12/29 around 4 or 5pm. I only wish they had sugar free options made with Monkfruit!!!

Their basque cheesecake is delicious and I would definitely return to try more of their flavors. I…read moremight have come on an off-day since there wasn't anyone there waiting or ordering, but I do hope that it was just an off-day and more will stop by. Prompt and friendly service, as well!

We originally just wanted to try the basque cheesecake, and ended up coming home with a smorgasbord…read moreof goodies. This business location was prestinely kept. Such a great vibe & great customer service...... We had our cheesecake after dinner. It was AMAZING!! We shared the OG slice and the ube slice. Such great quality. Apparently they use AA-grade Tahitian vanilla beans, organic sugar, organic cream, and premium butter from France to ensure the highest quality and flavor. GREAT quality and local ingredients. You can most definitely taste the difference. #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #BucketList #Cheesecake #Goodies

This place has to be one of my all time favorite doughnut shops! Located in Del Mar, it's the…read moreperfect spot to grab some coffee and delicious sweets before getting the day started! Every Sidecar doughnut is made from scratch and fresh every hour! And they only use the finest ingredients! Highly recommend the huckleberry 10/10! You can never go wrong with an old fashioned 9/10! But my all time seasonal favorite is the passion fruit 11/10! Pure deliciousness!!!! I also tried the banana iced latte for the very first time- so good! Prices are high, but totally worth every penny! The quality of ingredients and service is absolutely amazing! The vibe is sleek, quaint and colorful! And the staff are so friendly and welcoming! It's about a 25-30 min drive from my house, but totally worth it for the freshest doughnuts in town!

You know what's a great way to end a busy night? Grabbing some sidecar donuts…read more My friend and I arrive pretty late after dinner and yet there was still a good amount of donuts available to choose from. The small shop was busy and had a decent crowd, but the service was so good that everyone was taken care of relatively quickly. I got a variety of donuts and so did my friend, everything looked mouthwatering (despite us being full from dinner). I really want to come back again soon, all the donuts were really really good, fresh, and lasted me over the span of a couple of days (assuming stored well). Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Shop: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

This is one of those spots I keep coming back to every time I'm in the area--and for good reason…read more Seven Seas Roasting is consistently solid. The coffee is smooth, clean, and never misses, and what really keeps me stopping in is their coffee bean selection. I usually grab a bag to take home, and they always have a great variety to choose from. Bonus: when you buy a bag of beans, they hook you up with a free coffee--which is a nice touch and honestly keeps me coming back even more. They also have a really nice front patio with tables, perfect for sitting outside and enjoying your coffee. On top of that, they carry merch too--really cool hats, cups, shirts, and jackets that actually look good, not the typical throwaway stuff. It's not just a quick caffeine stop, it's a legit quality coffee shop with a dialed-in vibe and products that actually deliver. Service is always friendly, and everything runs smooth and easy.

To address the entitled review that gave Seven Seas a 2 Star, I find it super difficult to give…read morethis place anything but 5 Stars. The people behind the counter we eloquent and efficient along with being kind and patient. My wife was pretty indecisive and they worked with us till she finally knew what she wanted. The food was delicious, we got the Lox Bagel and the Dirty Avocado toast. I'll admit it's very difficult to mess those two meals up, they elevated both of them. The whole reason we went though was for coffee and we were FAR from disappointed. We got the Blood Orange Basil Latte and the Blackberry Vanilla Latte and both tasted perfect, each sip of the Blood Orange Basil had a nice scent of basil with the leaf in there. You really can't go wrong here, the tables outside gave you a nice area to sit relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. A+ 10/10 no notes, excepts for the positive ones above. Not saying anyone's review is wrong but the 2 Star review definitely was incorrect

It was such a nice surprise to discover a new French bakery in the Del Mar Plaza area. Paris En…read moreRose is perfectly situated among charming boutique shops, making it an easy and inviting stop. I was especially happy to be greeted by Keegan and Shaw. Both individuals were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. The selection of French pastries and drinks was impressive. I ordered the Rieme lemonade along with a couple of butter croissants, and everything was delicious. The multigrain and olive bread loaves were also very tempting and will definitely be on my list next time. Overall, the prices were very reasonable, the quality was excellent, and the experience was delightful. I'll absolutely be back

I was wanting to try this during my stay in San Diego and on my final day heading out I finally got…read moreto try it. I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll made with croissant dough and to be honest, the pain eu chocolate wasn't the freshest I've had, but I still enjoyed it OK. I wouldn't order that again, but I would definitely get the cinnamon roll again. That was one of the best ones I've had. I loved that it was made from croissant dough, which made it lighter and more flaky than most cinnamon rolls. I have high standards for croissants as I've been to France many times. :) The view that I got to enjoy these watching while sitting outside, made it such a great experience. I balanced my sweets with a cold refreshing iced Americano, and I would like to come back to try the Nutella danish. The service was great. There was a sweet girl working that helped me and allowed me to take my time looking.

Yet another 5-Star review for Mook U Pop's. Ordered the Bourbon Pecan Pie and it exceeded the hype…read more They are absolutely the best. Bye Bye Thyme in the Ranch!

Best breads, pies, and brickles around. And cookies! Oh my the molasses is to die for. Plus all the…read morerest! Decadent brownies, delicious lemon bars, carrot cake, and more. This was my weekly haunt at the Hillcrest Farmers Market until the pandemic. Now I know I want to order more often but I resist. I will say that the brickle is a must when I visit my office in the Bay Area - folx do t ask me how I am or say they are glad to see me. They ask if I brought that candy! You know, that kind .. lol. Time to go shopping for my holiday treats!! Yum! I'd give 10 stars if I could!!

Visor is a creamy pistachio blended with bits of pistachio and it is absolutely to die for. So…read moredelicious. I live closer to the North Park location, but this one has the Visor flavor and my boyfriend and I are obsessed with it. You can do the taste tour and try all the flavors before deciding, which is super fun, but wow... this was hands down the best flavor we've had. We went on a Monday and the line wasn't bad at all, though the taste tour can definitely take some time. Definitely recommend stopping by.

Named the best gelato in America, two years running and I can see why. It's a whole experience!…read moreYes, the wait can be long sometimes, but it's worth it. I live in Northern California and have been to the other two brick and mortar locations on past trips to San Diego, so I knew what to expect and brought some local family along to experience the flavor tour. The first thing to know is that the names of An's don't tell you it is gelato. They are named after the businesses that preceded the space and are decorated with that theme. There are usually 7-8 flavors to sample before making your selection. The team is very friendly and helpful with questions (or with a new spoonful if your gelato slips off and onto the floor). If you don't want to experience the flavor tour, avoid the line and go straight to the cooler inside to choose a pint, purchase, and go. We had a great time, as expected. Our wait time in line was about 45 minutes. I LOVE chocolate, so I had a small size with Cypress and No Signal. My cousin loves fruity flavors, so he had the palate cleanser (lemon & ginger) and Straw-hat (mango & passionfruit). The most popular flavor is Leather (brown butter and cookies). Every flavor is excellent. It's really hard to choose. We were told a new location is coming to Oceanside at the former Top Gun house, so I'll be headed there once it opens on a future San Diego trip.