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Socola Chocolatier

5.0 (4 reviews)
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Dandelion Chocolate

4.4
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My wife and I stopped by Dandelion Chocolate to pick up an afternoon treat and we shared a…read morechocolate chip cookie and a chocolate flavored canelé. The treats were tasty, but on the pricier side. I believe the pricing reflects the quality of the chocolate used in the products, so to me, the pricing is justified. The outer shell of the canelé had a nice crunch, but the inside actually reminded me of a chocolate brownie, and was less custardy than your typical canelé. Despite not being super traditional, I still really enjoyed the treat. With the chocolate chip cookie, I loved the giant chunks of semi-sweet dark chocolate embedded within it. I appreciate that the cookie itself wasn't overly sweet. With most cookies, I usually can only tolerate having a few bites, or need to have a coffee in hand to enjoy it, but I didn't feel like that was the case here: both treats were delicious. Overall, I would definitely stop by Dandelion Chocolate again if I'm looking for a well-crafted, sweet treat.

They released aperitivo bonbons for June 2026. They are excellent. You can't buy them individually;…read moreyou must buy the entire set of 12 for $68. But it's worth it. You get 4 different flavors: 5/5: Negroni. The Negroni flavor comes through. 5/5: Cynar. Great coffee / cynar combo. This would be a fantastic cocktail. 4/5: Green colored. Sweeter, like a blanco vermouth. 4/5: Del capo. Tame but good. Like an Amaro Montenegro. Their regular chocolate offerings: 5/5: Chocolate canele: near perfection. I've tried it three times and it's great every time. 5/5: Celebration cake; very dense and decadent. 5/5: Apple Donut with ganache. More like a fried muffin. It's good! 4/5: The S'more is not up to expectations. 3/5: Entremet. It's chocolate covered, with a nut praline inside. But not enough chocolate. 3/5: The carrot cake is very pungent. Not enough chocolate. 3/5: Peanut bar: Like a snickers, and not much better than a snickers. Drinks: 4/5: Frozen chocolate. It's good, but skip the whipped cream. 3/5: Nibby horhata. Too sweet. 3/5: Iced chocolate chai. Meh.

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Dandelion Chocolate

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4.6
(397 reviews)
10.2 mi
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Must-do in SF! As an early Father's Day gift, I booked a Build-Your-Own-Bar workshop for my family…read moreand bf-- they've always wanted to visit the factory ^_^ Fun and educational activity for all ages~~~ We arrived early and enjoyed a few drinks from their cafe before a member of staff checked us in. Our tour guide (forgot his name...!) was so welcoming as he greeted each of us and walked us through the factory. We started with a quick overview of Dandelion Chocolate's history and a handful of samples :3 The actual workshop was just around the corner, hosted in an airy kitchen space. We were given a rundown of the chocolate-making process and the locally-sourced toppings before being invited to create our own bars, by pouring warm chocolate into the molds and quickly adding our choice flavors before they hardened. YUMMMM I may have had more than a few samples as we decorated :3 All throughout, the smell of rich chocolate enveloped us like a warm hug... Once our bars were in the fridge, our tour guide took us to an adjacent meeting room where we tasted hot cocoa and learned about cocoa bean harvesting. Zipped through Q&A about the factory-- passed by so fast! We were back in the room to crack open our finished bars. All except my dad's came out intact (broke into 3 pieces!), but our guide apologized profusely and gifted us a complimentary bar as a token of apology...! My dad was of the mindset that broken or whole, it all tastes the same (lolol) but it was a kind gesture nonetheless :') We stuck around to taste some of Bloom cafe's ice cream offerings, which were phenomenal! Truly a great spot to appreciate fine chocolates. We can't wait to come back for another event!!

This place was amazing!! If you want a chocolate factory tour, you have to book it online - you…read morecannot sign up by showing up. Plus: - totally cool vibe place - dogs allowed inside - fresh homemade marshmallows - chocolates to buy - amazing staff - still and sparkling water available - plenty of parking around Minus - your factory tour has to be managed online and not in perps

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XOX Truffles

XOX Truffles

4.7
(730 reviews)
12.7 mi
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I came in about an hour before closing and got the medium rectangular gift box as a Valentine's Day…read moregift. I really like that you can choose exactly how many of each flavor you want in your box. I didn't realize that before, but it's a great option because you could literally get one of everything if you wanted to try them all. I chose orange, citron/lemon, caramel, earl grey, espresso, raspberry, and hazelnut. There was also a vegan raspberry option since the regular raspberry had sold out for the day, and honestly you couldn't tell the difference. It was delicious. I also tried the lemon in store, and the raspberry was my favorite. One small thing is that once they're bagged up, it can be a little hard to tell which flavor is which since they look pretty similar on the outside. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind if you're trying to remember what's what. The owner mentioned he's had the shop for 30 years, which you can feel when you're in there. He took the time to neatly tie up the box and even gave me two complimentary pieces. The shop itself is tiny and charming with a good variety of flavors. A friend of mine has been coming here since childhood, and now I understand the hype. I'll definitely be back.

I happened to find XOX Truffles by looking on a map and saved it to bookmarks for a future trip. I…read morehappened to be in SF last week and literally stumbled upon the shop when walking to dinner one night! Needless to say, I was SO HAPPY. The man working, who I assume was the owner / chocolatier, was very kind and helpful. Myself and two friends got the 20 box and he gave us one piece for free. I got the mint, espresso, dark chocolate and coconut and all were super tasty. I want to go back! It's a very cute, homemade shop and I highly recommend checking it out!

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Dandelion Chocolate

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4.5
(25 reviews)
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Dandelion Chocolate is incredible. I have never had a bad thing from here, and I especially…read moreappreciate the collabs that allow for new experiences and playful discovery. Sophie at this location is a gem. Yes, she's knowledgeable, but more than that, she's genuinely kind and personable in a way that's increasingly rare. There's an intangible warmth to her that turns a quick visit into a moment worth remembering. All around fantastic experience today for my first stop at this location. One suggestion: I really wish they would offer frozen fruit smoothies here -maybe a super simplified version of their café offerings. It would do incredibly well. There's a clear market gap in the area with tons of foot traffic, and it would put something tangible in customers' hands to sip on while they walk around, keeping the unique chocolate experience that's offered at Dandelion at the forefront of the mind. One day...

Amazing chocolate shop. If you want a keepsake from San Francisco, visit one of their Dandelion…read moreChocolate shops (sometimes you can also find select items in other stores). The first time I visited this location, they were not yet offering tastings, (and the gal behind the counter was not very friendly nor feel approachable). This visit however, they were super nice & friendly, and they had samples. We left with some chocolate bars which we knew exactly what they tasted like. Of course, if you can, visit their bigger location in the Mission, where they have food and beverages on the menu. But if you're in PacHeights area, stop in to taste and pick up some delicious chocolates.

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3.9
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I have lived in the Bay Area my entire life, and somehow, I had never actually been to the original…read moreGhirardelli chocolate factory until now. Wow, I've been missing out! This place is absolutely huge! My friend and I were out on a bike ride around SF, riding over from the Bay Bridge, when we stumbled right across the factory and decided we had to stop and check it out. We originally sat down at the outdoor tables to grab a bite at Broad Street Oysters (which is right in the factory), but as we were sitting there, we kept seeing everyone walking past us holding these massive, incredible-looking ice creams. The temptation was real We headed straight inside the factory to grab some dessert, and I tried their new Dubai Pistachio chocolate whip cream vanilla ice cream. It was absolutely amazing. If you're a local who has been putting this off like I did, change that ASAP. It lives up to the hype! People around the world come travel here just to check out places like this one. So go out and explore!

This is a great spot if you love ice cream and a touch of nostalgia…read more The chocolates, ice cream, and other items from this shop are quite pricey. The ice cream we ordered was delicious and satisfying. ALL of the staff were very friendly and outgoing. This location remains crowded as long as the front doors are unlocked. It's a nice way to spend some time and money if you're in the area.

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