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    The Chocolate Soldier

    4.0 (65 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Debi R.

    I was too full from dinner to eat another bite. And, I couldn't take any confections home, because I had a small purse and the girls and I were out to dance the night away. I can say that my gf's said the English Toffee was the best they ever had...and one of them is from England. I definitely will be back to try the toffee!

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    Mike N.

    Laguna Beach, Ca. The Covid precaution here is only one customer at a time in the small store. As usual, for me, I was behind in line to a person who had just arrived before me. As I waited outside the door, I had to exercise patience as the woman engaged in a lengthy process of placing her large Valentines order on two separate tickets. I noticed that neither the owner nor the employee wore masks or gloves. They did have the plastic shields up though. When I was finally able to enter the shop the owner was very helpful and offered useful suggestions. I made my choices and was out of there in less than 10 minutes. I paid with a credit card which she sanitized before returning it to me. I really liked that tax is included in the purchase. My final bill was an even $20. The chocolates were exceptional, I especially liked the squares that I believe were called "Melts", not entirely sure though. The best one of these had chili or cayenne in it. Amazing. Other notables were the praline and espresso truffles. These chocolates were a gift to my wife who has a particularly discerning palette. They met with her approval especially the ginger chocolate and the chili square. They all disappeared in a matter of two days so I would consider this a five star assessment from her.

    Ashlee A.

    Found this place on yelp while looking for a quick gift for a client. Cute packaging and high quality chocolates. Very friendly service, she helped me pick the best flavors. We will be using this place now for little gifts in the future. Edited to add: I just saw the negative review about the owners attitude and I want to say I didn't experience that at all. She was very kind and helpful.

    Sarab S.

    Pistachio Gelato is crazy good. We got it with the chocolate combo- heaven. Creamy, full of flavor and smooth texture. The owner is a lovely woman, great customer service. Thank you Chocolate Soldier. Can't wait for another visit.

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    Sara F.

    Best chocolate in town!! De, Bailey & Sharon are all super friendly and take care of my chocolaty needs.

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    Detra F.

    Thank you and it was my pleasure

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    Exquisite chocolate! Lots of selection! I would highly recommend chocolate soldier. It's and better than the others!

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    The chocolates from here are delicious! The owner was wonderful to talk with. Such a cute shop and the chocolates are top tier.

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    Moulin

    Moulin

    4.3(639 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Visited Moulin for the first time with a friend and had such a great brunch experience. The…read morelocation is super convenient if you're planning a beach day. After we finished eating, we walked along the beach and it was the perfect way to spend the morning. Parking is just street parking, so I would recommend getting there early if you want an easier time finding a spot. Service was nice and just ordered inside and grabbed a table outside. I ordered the Croque Madame and it was so good. The bread was crispy, the cheese was perfectly melted, and the egg on top made it even better. It came with a fresh side salad that balanced everything out nicely. My friend got the quiche and loved it too. We also got a pastry to share and both a hot latte and iced latte. The coffee was smooth and paired really well with the food. The atmosphere is cute, cozy, and feels like you're stepping into a little French café. Everything looked just as good as it tasted. Definitely a spot I would come back to when I'm in the area. Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a brunch spot near the beach.

    Moulin is definitely my favorite breakfast spot in Laguna Beach. What I love most about this place…read moreis the European atmosphere. The people, the outdoor seating, the pastries, and the overall vibe make you feel like you're sitting at a café somewhere in Europe. My favorite way to start the day is with a hot sandwich and a coffee on the patio. The service is always friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The area is currently undergoing construction, which makes visiting a little less convenient, but the café is still open and well worth the visit. I highly recommend Moulin if you're looking for great coffee, delicious food, and a unique European-style atmosphere.

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    Luisa Chocolatiere

    Luisa Chocolatiere

    4.9(80 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Review/Complaint - Luisa Chocolatiere, Laguna Hills…read more I had a very disappointing and frustrating experience with Luisa Chocolatiere in Laguna Hills. I placed an order for 30 white chocolate swans--a key part of the wedding favors--eight days prior to a wedding, with a confirmed pickup time of Thursday at 11:30 AM, the day before the event. When I arrived at the shop, the posted hours indicated it should have been open since 11 AM, but the store was closed and no one was there. I called multiple times and was given a series of excuses, including that her assistant had been hospitalized the week before. Eventually, Luisa arrived and continued to change her story, offering apology after apology and excuse after excuse. Only after I showed up in person did she actually begin to check whether the order could be completed. Several hours later, she claimed she could still fulfill the order and said the swans would be ready by 7 PM. Since we couldn't return that evening, we arranged to pick them up the next morning at 11:30 AM. Luisa said that would be no problem. However, the next morning, I began receiving texts saying the molds were damaged and she would not be able to complete the order. She offered only two swans--one for the bride and one for the groom. We ordered thirty. That was the entire point. This was a major letdown just before the wedding, and we were left scrambling. The owner demonstrated extremely poor communication, a complete lack of professionalism, and very questionable business practices. Once she accepted the order, she should have immediately confirmed that she had the capability and materials to fulfill it--not wait until the last minute. At no point was I told there might be a problem. This experience was an enormous disappointment during an important life event. I would never recommend Luisa Chocolatier to anyone. The owner is unreliable, disorganized, and lacks the accountability that any successful small business owner should have. I don't know how this shop is still in business.

    Extraordinary Chocolatier in south OC! Luisa and her husband are the owners of this amazing…read morechocolate store, they are very accommodating and kind. Luisa designs & creates custom work with chocolate! She has a wide variety of chocolate gifts available at her store. The chocolate is delicious! Mouth watering! See my photo of her custom work!

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    Dolce Gelato

    4.5(698 reviews)
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    We stopped in for a little treat after a quick visit to the beach. They have so many flavors!!…read moreThis month the theme was something along the lines of "sea mythology" (think mermaids, kraken, sea witches, etc.) so they had probably around 6 flavors with clever names to fit the theme. Besides that, they had all the standard gelato flavors, plus a ton more unique ones! I was tempted to try so many of them (even though I'm that person that always just orders chocolate chip or hazelnut anyway). My daughter picked taro and the "sea witch" flavor, which was purple sweet potato and squid ink caramel. She got to sample both of them before deciding since I wasn't sure if she would like those flavors, but she did! And even though she mainly picked them because they were purple, they actually complimented each other well since they were both sweet root vegetables haha. This place offered 4 different sizes (kid, small, medium and large). Even the kid size was a bit much for my 4 year old daughter, but it's probably the right size for like a 10 year old... Naturally I helped her finish it! The gelato was delicious and I loved the uniqueness of both of these flavors! The visual aesthetic was fabulous, too. Our server was very kind and patient as my daughter decided what she wanted. We sat in the store for a few minutes as we ate before we headed back to our parking meter. There were around 4 small tables with a couple chairs each for sitting. It seems like enough since most people probably grab n go since there's so much window shopping to do in this area. In summary, we loved this gelato shop and can't wait to see what future seasonal flavors they have!

    We stopped in today late afternoon. The gelato tasted alright. I liked the chocolate chocolate chip…read moreand the Oreo flavor well enough, but the birthday cake flavor has a weird aftertaste to it. That said, the service was terrible. Really unfriendly woman behind the counter who acted as though taking my order was a huge inconvenience. I made a point to be friendly regardless and say plenty of "thank yous," but she just had a nasty expression on her face.

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    South Swell Ice Cream - Chocolate covered banana with heath bar

    South Swell Ice Cream

    4.4(210 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    What if we took a perfectly reasonable ice cream dessert and made it completely fucking…read moreirresponsible? What if doe I came for ice cream. I left questioning whether I have the self-control of a functioning adult. South Swell is the kind of place where you walk in thinking, "I'll just get a little ice cream," and five minutes later you're staring at a chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-drizzled architectural project wondering how your life got here. I ordered the chocolate ice cream bar, and my girlfriend went with vanilla soft serve, peanuts, and an Oreo cookie situation underneath it. Both were ridiculously good. Her dessert in particular looked like someone took a vanilla soft serve, dropped it into a construction zone, and then said, "Yeah. More peanuts." And the chocolate bar? Absolutely filthy in the best possible way. Chocolate, crunchy, creamy, peanut-buttery. basically every part of my brain responsible for making rational decisions just clocked out. I think I fucked up by not getting the bon fire or bomb fire. Whatever the fuck it's called. There was a pretty long line, so I'm not going to pretend we walked right in and were immediately handed dessert by the gods. We waited. But honestly? Worth it. It was worth it. Cus sometimes you have to be a worthless piece of shit waiting in a 30-40 minute line at 9 pm. For some soft serve. Because there's something about getting ice cream in Laguna Beach, walking around afterward, and realizing you just consumed enough sugar to potentially see through time that makes the whole experience work. I have diabetes now. Type 2. South Swell isn't trying to be some precious, overly sophisticated dessert destination. It's fun, indulgent, messy, nostalgic, and unapologetically excessive. Exactly what an ice cream shop should be. Would I wait in that line again? Unfortunately, yes. Maybe some day. Would I pretend I'm only getting one thing next time? Also yes. Am I fat piece of shit big back ? Yes. Yes. I am. Would that be a lie? No. I'm a big back. I'm obese. I have issues. 5/5. South Swell has my money, my dignity, and probably another 1800 calories waiting for me next weekend. God bless America. Don't go to Laguna beach though. Stay home. Stay out. I don't want to wait 45 minutes next time.

    I've walked by this spot a lot in the past and finally tried it. The line was quite long so if you…read moreare looking for a short line, I recommend heading there close to opening. The location only has two tables outside so it's best for a pick up situation rather than a sit down. The ice cream itself wasn't that impressive for the price. The quality of the ice cream matches that of costco (which is drastically cheaper!). This spot is good if you want a sweet treat in the heat. Definitely worth trying once but not sure I'd go again.

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    South Swell Ice Cream - Smores Bar and Castaway soft serve

    Smores Bar and Castaway soft serve

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    South Swell Ice Cream - Pink drizzle + Oreos + sprinkles + chocolate & vanilla swirl + dipped in chocolate

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    Pink drizzle + Oreos + sprinkles + chocolate & vanilla swirl + dipped in chocolate

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