Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Chocolate Studio

    4.6 (10 reviews)

    The Chocolate Studio Photos

    The Chocolate Studio - Chocolate menu - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Inside seating - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Drink and baked goods menu - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Iced mocha - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Big windows
 Wonderful people-watching - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Bonito and Ponzu salad - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - half of a Classic French Baguette Jambon Beurre with Folk Machine Rose - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California
    The Chocolate Studio - Charcuterie Board - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

    +16

    The Chocolate Studio - Truffles - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

    You might also consider

    More like The Chocolate Studio

    Recommended Reviews - The Chocolate Studio

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Charcuterie Board
    Vicky L.

    Classy, elegant, and comfortable. We had the charcuterie board. It has a great variety of locally produced meats and the duck rillette was delicious. They have gluten free cracker options too. The service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable. We left with a box of chocolates and they were divine.

    Truffles
    Christine D.

    You know when you walk into a place and it just feels...comfortable? That's how it was. The staff was super knowledgeable about everything, especially the Mutari chocolate. And their mocha? It was different. Actually chocolate-y, not just sweet. Sunday morning, so there was a bit of a wait, but I didn't even care. They've got a few little things to smooth out, but I really want them to do well.

    Big windows
 Wonderful people-watching

    See all

    Photo of Kim D.
    327
    134
    2066

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - The Chocolate Studio

    You might also consider

    Donnelly Fine Chocolates - Chocolate

    Donnelly Fine Chocolates

    4.6(240 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    This review needs updating. I am now confident in saying that these ice cream bars ARE the best in…read morethe world and would love to be proven wrong (hey, IF a better ice cream bar exists it would have to be mind-blowingly good). It starts by them using quality ingredients. They use Marianne's vanilla ice cream, and Valrhona chocolate (a French chocolate used by gourmet chefs). You can choose milk chocolate or dark. They have a bunch of options for what you can include in your bar, including chopped almonds, caramel, and marshmallow. My favorite is #4: dark chocolate with caramel and marshmallow. It is insanely good. After each bite I am thinking "oh my god this is good." Frankly I am glad it is in Santa Cruz (and not in my town) or I might be 50 lbs heavier. I just had one yesterday and the experience is still vivid. Oh, and their chocolates (which also use Valrhona chocolate) are also damn good. And if you like brownies they've got you covered too. The guys running this place could not be nicer, which makes this place a joy to visit. This is really an exceptional place to come to and we are lucky to have it in our area. I am now a regular almost every time I am in Santa Cruz (and I come here often).

    This place is amazing, which is a family owned business and amazing different chocolate experience…read more Freshly made chocolates. Very down to earth family. They also started selling Dubai Chocolate, which I felt amazing because they are all out. Have to comeback again to try that. The brownie and Milk chocolate ice-creams are must try (#9 and #10). Dark Chocolate must try are #1 and #2. Parking is behind the chocolate store and is easy to park. The service is quick and very helpful with the suggestions.

    Photos
    Donnelly Fine Chocolates - Exterior

    Exterior

    Donnelly Fine Chocolates - Dark chocolate almond caramel ice cream bar

    Dark chocolate almond caramel ice cream bar

    Donnelly Fine Chocolates - Chocolate bars

    See all

    Chocolate bars

    Chocolate - Chicken Parmesan

    Chocolate

    3.5(771 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This place has the 3 Cs: Cute, Charming, and a whole lot o' CHOCOLATE!!!!!…read more Chocolate pies, cakes, gelato, sundaes, cocoas, cocktails, cafes, pastries... Chocolate in downtown Santa Cruz is the place to go. There is a charming outdoor patio with flower beds and striped awnings, reminiscent of old Paris. Or you can opt to sit indoors for a moody, romantic vibe. Since I was there for a dessert date with my little one, we chose to sit outside. Water was served in a wine bottle (cute detail) and little shapely glasses. The Parisian feel continued with the round tables and small chairs as well as the neon-lit signs. The menu was vast with savory dinner and lunch items, wines, cocktails, an entire page of hot cocoas and mochas.... and of course an entire section dedicated to chocolate desserts! My daughter and I shared 2 desserts: a chocolate soufflé layered with chocolate cake and cherries and dulce de leche cake. The service was swift and friendly, and most importantly, the cakes were decadent! They were perfectly moist and weren't too sweet. We both thought the Dulce de Leche cake was our favorite because we could taste the cake more and the subtle vanilla hints were nice. It paired well with my tea. What a great addition to Downtown Santa Cruz! [Beware: I noticed only one of our two menus denoted food allergens! So if you have food allergies, make sure you ask before you order.]

    Pros: Service was friendly, the setting was very romantic…read more Cons: I don't mind paying for a nice dinner, but (and I really hate to say this) the food was quite disappointing. We ordered: - pasta pork bolognese: Large portion but it was just ok. - miso salmon fillet: my SO enjoyed this. Wasn't overcooked so still nice and buttery. Nice flavor. Might just be me but rather small portion for around $30? With sides come out to about $40. I may be unfair to the here given the outrageous rent they most likely pay here. - broccoli entree: regular broccoli, no char (streamed?) and sauce was meh and didn't come with the fried garlic topping as mentioned. Honestly came off as (some) sauce and frozen broccoli for $13. Again, maybe it's the rent driving the prices up but I truly think they could do at least a bit better. - chocolate orange tequila, glass of wine: admittedly we are out of our depth to comment on these. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and I don't regret going, but unfortunately most likely won't be returning. We've been so excited to go too :/

    Photos
    Chocolate - İnside

    İnside

    Chocolate - Coconut Cheesecake!

    Coconut Cheesecake!

    Chocolate - Outside

    See all

    Outside

    Companion Bakeshop - Retail side

    Companion Bakeshop

    4.1(401 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I came here with my mom on a Fri and Sat morning. Fri it was not too crowded and Sat it was very…read morebusy. The pastries were delicious and I love the vibe here, it's very comfortable and everything is made fresh in house. I got their fritatta which was yummy. I also purchased their lemon meringue pastry which was yummy. I did not try their coffee. My mom got a morning bun which she said was very good and she also tried their bread and butter.

    Yes originally began for sourdough bread but now a variety of styles (all with sourdough starters),…read morepastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. The line can get long on weekends but unlike neighboring coffee shops, it seems to move quickly and food comes out faster. Order pastries and bread at the glass case and coffee and breakfast at the registers. Coffee comes out by exit door while food comes out from the kitchen in the middle. The coffee is well balanced. Not sure whose they use but syrups are made in house. Breakfast sandwich looks small but is quite hearty and filling. You can add avocado, bacon, and aioli. This is a go to. West side avocado toast: adds garlic aioli, avocado, and poached egg to the Aptos version. Defn better Pesto goat cheese baguette: three letter review -- OMG Kouign Amann: this one is square, rather than classic round, and a little denser but still layered and not overly sweet. GF brownie: quite good for gluten free but sweeter than I like. Bacon egg galette: the puff pastry is nicely flaky with onions and crispy bacon. Messy but good. The premade sandwiches are all tasty and much better than you get in a grocery store. Customer service is a little hit and miss, based on personalities. There's plenty of seating inside and out.

    Photos
    Companion Bakeshop
    Companion Bakeshop - Construction on addition

    Construction on addition

    Companion Bakeshop - Buckwheat blueberry scone

    See all

    Buckwheat blueberry scone

    The Chocolate Studio - chocolate - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...