While we were in Los Gatos, my daughter and I spotted Fleur de Cocoa and immediately had to stop…read morebecause we have a slightly unhealthy obsession with chocolate croissants. We had to see if they had any, and luckily there was exactly one left! We bought it to have for breakfast the next morning. I'll admit, I was a little nervous because it was packaged in a bag and I wasn't sure how well it would hold up overnight. But the next morning, we basically fought over who was going to get the biggest piece. It was still flaky and delicious, and there was chocolate in every bite. The chocolate was in strips through the middle rather than spread throughout the entire pastry, but there was still enough that we never had a bite without chocolate. It ended up being such a sweet way to start our last day in town. They had so many other pastries and desserts that looked absolutely amazing, but we had just eaten lunch and knew we were heading back out for the day, so we didn't want to risk buying something that might melt in the car. If you're in Los Gatos and love chocolate croissants as much as we do, definitely stop in! And if there's only one left...don't hesitate. Grab it!

We had the Fleur de Cocoa chocolate mousse cake - so beautiful to look at and just as delicious -…read moreamazing! We also purchased Fleur de Cocoa chocolates and the espresso chocolates. I wish we had also had lunch there - everything looked so good! Wonderful, friendly waitstaff, and the decor/ambiance reminded me very much of Paris - beautiful shop & cafe with lovely outdoor seating as well. Sidebar: they use Valrhona chocolate which is one of our most favorite European gourmet chocolatiers. We went to the Valrhona chocolaterie a number of times for their chocolate and hot chocolate during our recent trip to Paris - my favorite hot chocolate in the world!

I've been wanting to check out this store for some time, but whenever I'm in the area, they are…read moreclosed. Today I got my chance. We were headed out for an early dinner next door, and Deux Cranes was still open. Yes!! It's a very small chocolate boutique store. Everything is made in-house in small batches. They have very unique flavors and offerings. We were warmly greeted by the shop employee. She was very sweet and helpful. We were looking for something with dark chocolate. She showed us a few unique dark chocolate bars paired with unique flavors. One bar had miso-coated almonds in it, and the other had Earl Grey with Seri-Uchi lemon. We decided to get one of each. There were also two different flavors of fruit jellies. The raspberry one looked good. I'll have to go back and get that next time. The young lady helping us mentioned they have different flavors of the jellies every week. I love that. They also had beautiful boxes of chelates that were so beautifully decorated and had different fillings and flavors in them. These chocolates would make a nice and unique gift for any chocolate lover. Even though the inside of the store was small, they had a nice variety of chocolates, cookies, and jellies nicely displayed. I will definitely be back for the raspberry jellies. We tried both varieties that we purchased. We loved both of them. The miso almond dark chocolate bar has a savory and sweet flavor. It was delicious. The Earl Grey with Seri-Uchi lemon dark chocolate bar was slightly sweeter than the other one with a subtle citrus flavor. I would definitely buy these flavors again. They were both excellent.

I'd heard of Deux Cranes but always assumed they were in downtown Los Gatos. I was surprised and…read morepleased to discover the chocolate shop next door to the restaurant I was meeting a friend at for lunch in a shopping center off Union. I'd read on Yelp they have amazing chocolate so I knew I was in for a treat. The shop is small but elegant, with clean, minimalist displays. Their offerings include chocolate bars, bon bons, rocher, caramels, cookies, and more. I asked if they have my favorite, dark chocolate covered almonds, and was handed a large bar beautifully packaged in a dark green box. The box said the almonds were roasted with white miso, making it savory and umami-filled. I said I'd take it. I also purchased a small bag of dark chocolate crispy marshmallow rocher. The chocolate was, of course, delicious. I can't quite explain the taste of the almond bar, but it is the type of chocolate you eat a small piece of at a time in order to savor the flavor. (This is in contrast to my usual method of quickly gobbling it up). The rocher is a little bitter, but scrumptious with crispy puffed rice. Deux Cranes chocolates and confections would make the perfect gift or served as dessert after a special meal. I'm looking forward to patronizing the shop again in the future.

I purchased 24 assorted candies online and had them delivered, they came with great packaging to…read moreensure they didn't melt. My wife really loved the chocolates. Her favorite one so far was the coconut one. I wonder if there are gluten free options here. If so, I'd probably order another few boxes. The chocolates here are packed with so much flavor and each one is like a piece of art. The beauty matches the explosion of flavors. Compared to See's candy... no comparison. You haven't had chocolate until you've had chocolate from Al Chocolate Boutique. Seriously.

My wife bought the chocolates for a work event. They're incredible! Every bite is full of flavor…read moreand real ingredients. Closest chocolate I've had to what I tried in Paris. Thank you on behalf of my wife Katie!

I stopped by today to see if they still had their limited edition FrischSchoggi with Roasted and…read moreSalted Corn. Unfortunately they had run out. I looked around the store and loved all the nicely displayed boxed chocolates. I have been a customer for several years and know how delicious their chocolate is. Jose, the kind employee behind the counter, offered me a sample of chocolate of my choice. I decided to try a piece of the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate. It was delicious. I loved the crunch of the kataifi threads and the pistachio filling. I decided to buy a piece of the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate. I also decided to buy a few pieces of the mini mousses. I picked the orange chocolate for myself and the hazelnut for my husband. Jose boxed both mini mousses in a cute little box. I really appreciate the customer service I received from Jose. He took his time with me and answered several questions I had about the mini mousse chocolates. We tried our chocolates after dinner and they were so good. I would definitely buy the mini mousses again as well as the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate.

Larch is from Switzerland. It relies on high quality raw materials , including our Swiss dairy and…read moreselected coca beans sourced directly from trusted farmers. High standards for nuts , fruits and other inclusions that drive up the price . Unlike mass -market chocolate , Laderach control the entire manufacturing process - from purchasing the coca beans to roasting to the final handcrafted shaping . It is called the Bean - to - Bar craftsmanship. This store is loved inside the valley fair mall . It has many different kinds of chocolate . The summer special edition, different % of coca and the single bars are from different countries. Open selection of your favorite and they can put it in a box for you . Or the pre packed and special selection in an elegant box . They have free sample of chocolate daily for a treat . I enjoy their chocolate very much !

This is a wonderful spot to stop by if you're ever in Santa Cruz. The flavors are rich and…read morewell-balanced, and everything tastes freshly made. Owner is really nicer person and prompt in attending to all the folks. Great ambience for your Instagram pics. The Salted Caramel gelato is especially worth trying--it's smooth, indulgent, and perfectly hits that sweet-and-salty balance. Just a fair warning: once you step inside, it's hard to resist trying more than one flavor, so this place may not be ideal if you're attempting to control your sweet tooth.

Lolli and Pops is similar to other commercial bulk candy stores with a more "lux" decore…read more Unfortunately, I've just been so let down by their gummies. I've tried numerous different types and all of them are just "meh." I mean, a bag of Haribo from 7-11 is sometimes better which isn't saying much. I've also been disappointed with their chocolates. The last few truffles I've tried from here have had a waxy texture and taste to them. To say that is disappointing is an understatement. If I'm paying this much I should be enjoying what I'm eating. Or at least not wishing I'd just bought see's instead. I'm just overall disappointed with lolli and pops and I don't think I will be returning.

Cute little chocolate spot. Came walking after getting brunch nearby. The staff there was so kind…read moreeven though my toddler was a little excited to be in a candy shop. My toddler was fixated on the jellybeans . I wanted cherry cordial. I got both the milk chocolate and dark. I think the dark was my favorite. Stop by when you in the mood for chocolate.

Stopped in at Mariette Chocolates in downtown Willow Glen this afternoon because I was craving dark…read morechocolate. It had been a few years since I'd been there. They have a cute entrance with a couple outdoor tables and gentle music playing. Inside, I was greeted by one of the owners. When I told her I wasn't sure what I was looking for and wanted to browse, she said she was going to step away so she didn't crowd me. I really, really appreciated that. They have so many delicious offerings. Truffles, salted caramels, fudge, toffee, creams, nuts, fruits, and more. They also have pre-packaged boxes. And a little freezer with Marianne's ice cream! It was hard to decide. I ended up getting several pieces of dark chocolate almond clusters and a pistachio truffle. When I checked out, she gave me a complimentary piece of orange crème chocolate. The owners are so nice. Every time I've been in their shop the've been warm and friendly and helpful. I've eaten a couple of the almond clusters and they are excellent. The dark chocolate is a little bit sweet with no bitterness. Looking forward to trying the pistachio truffle.

Absolutely unreal food and service. All farm to table, the…read moreowner is the greatest human ever and the quality matches the vibe. If you want fresh, flavorful and amazing cuisine that transports you to Italy; this is your spot.

I'm glad I tried VinoVero. The service was really good here and the setting was nice as we sat…read moreoutdoors. We got complimentary bruschetta to start which was nice. We also ordered the bread and an artichoke dish. The bread was kind of dry on its own though. We also got a margarita pizza. It was okay. The wine here is the main delicacy and that did not disappoint. The server recommended a wine for us which ended up being amazing!

They use high-quality coffee beans, Chromatic, although I haven't tried it. I've tried a lot of…read moretheir pastries, however. They are definitely unique flavors. I have yet to try their croissants, but I plan to try them. Their hours are a little bit odd so make sure you check their website. I think they're closed Monday through Wednesday. It's a huge bummer because sometimes I have Mondays off and I wanted to get a cup of coffee and then I found out they were closed. There is not any place to sit, unfortunately otherwise I would come much more often but that's probably a good thing for my waistline ;) Parking is a little bit tight. There's more parking near the Goodwill and the back.

This was my first time here and I was actually down the street getting some breakfast sandwiches at…read moreMadys when my aunt texted me asking if I could pick up an iced mocha for her. I looked up the area and I found this place on Yelp! They had really great deals on pastries, considering most places charge six dollars on pastries, so I thought there were a reasonably priced. I also got my aunt an iced mocha and she loved it!! My niece loved the blueberry muffin I got and the chocolate croissant was perfect and crisp with just the right amount of chocolate. I also thought it was really sweet. How this quaint little shop had a bunch of regulars in it!! As I entered, the gentleman behind the register greeted me and another customer came in and he knew that Customer by me. So cute!! I will definitely be back here again to get some more pastries at such a great pre-pandemic price!! I hope they start making sandwiches or other types of food items!!

I really have nothing but good things to say about this place. The ice cream is delicious, the…read moreservice is quick and nice, and the location is quaint and timeless. If I were to pick nits, it would be nice to have a bit more seating options inside, but the space is the space and there's not really anything they could do to make that possible. We enjoyed our mix of mud pie and oreogasmic quite a lot, but then I've never had a bad ice cream here. If you're looking for ice cream in Los Gatos, this should really be your destination, you won't be disappointed.

BEST GELATO EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE! First off, the sample sizes are huge. Then you get to the actual…read moregelato sizes, and they're MASSIVE! I got two scoops and could not finish it, which is unbelievably rare for me. They had a chocolate Oreo flavor, which was phenomenal. They didn't scrimp at all on the Oreo pieces. It was loaded up. Every chocoholic's dream! It also has two super cute patios to choose from. It's a hidden gem and I can't wait to take all of my friends here!

I just left Venchi Gelato, and what an amazing experience! The gelato was absolutely delicious, but…read morewhat made the experience even better was the superb service from David. David has such a wonderful, charismatic personality. He was friendly, welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable about all the flavors. He described each one so well and made choosing the perfect gelato part of the experience! Venchi has officially become a new favorite of mine--not only because the gelato is incredible, but because of the exceptional customer service. David truly made our visit memorable, and excellent service like his is what keeps customers coming back. Delicious gelato, wonderful atmosphere, and outstanding service. I will definitely be back!

I stopped by the other day to pick up some chocolate bars. I finally got a chance to try them this…read moreweekend. Let me start by saying that this place is incredible hard to locate. They don't have a phone number listed to call for directions. None of the mall maps even list them. Their website doesn't give a phone number or list their location. So when I finally found them,the old lady working was kinda snarky. I quickly left thinking she should probably be a little more considerate. The prices are on the high side. My bars were fine, I guess I was expecting a little more of a richer chocolate taste. I'll stick to smaller boutique makers