An unassuming chocolate shop that sells the most delightful sipping chocolate in three forms: hot, iced, and milkshake. The prices for a 6 oz and 12 oz drink feel exorbitant, but it's worth it. You can also choose your cacao percentage, milk type (whole or almond), and any other add-ons. I was never a hot chocolate fan, but this place has me changing my mind! Service is also kind, and theres a cute patio with fresh flowers in pots and hanging lights. So great for sitting and chatting! read more

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The chocolate was incredible, but what truly makes this place special is the owners, Timothy and Adams -- absolute next level hospitality. Rosie the puppy sealed the deal and brought the experience to a full 5/5! We tried the decadent chocolate shake, milk chocolate-covered marshmallows, and a variety of other sweets, and everything was outstanding. I will happily promote this place any chance I get. The store is adorable, beautifully decorated, and spotless. The ambiance is chef's kiss -- such a perfect representation of Palo Alto. read more

Timothy Adams Chocolates - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I can't believe I never reviewed this place. Conveniently located in downtown Palo Alto. Ample Parking and plenty of things around that will give you an excuse to stop by Timothy Adams Chocolates. Their chocolate treats are delightful but it is their hot chocolate drinks that are a staple to our visits. The drinks are always a perfect cap to day of strolling downtown PA. The staff is always so helpful and kind. Will definitely keep on coming back! read more

If you want a place that feels like a warm hug and tastes like heaven, Timothy Adam's Chocolate is it. Timothy and Adam are always there, always cheery, and genuinely the most fun and welcoming humans. You walk in and immediately feel like you belong. The chocolate almost feels like a bonus, almost. But let's be serious for a second. The dark chocolate rocky road bites are my guilty addiction. The perfect balance of nutty, sweet, and that deep, rich, slightly bittersweet dark chocolate flavor that makes you pause and go, Wow, okay, yes.Dangerous in the best way. This is my go to for all gifts. Host present, gift topper, thank you, just because treat, you name it. You truly cannot go wrong. The shop itself is stunning, the quality of the chocolate is beyond measure, and every bite is absolutely worth every penny. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor. And maybe buy two boxes, one to give, one to keep. read more

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Really cute store! I love their color scheme. You're greeted with a display of their beautiful chocolates. I feel like I was in Wonka's. The staff was nice and answered my questions, like what is nochino? Nochino - Italian liquor made with green walnuts. It seemed super unique so I was excited! Honestly the flavor was so mild it just tasted like dark chocolate. Texture was great: the filling was like creamy chocolate truffle or ganache, and not caramel. Raspberry - This had more stronger raspberry flavor but it didn't overpower the chocolate. Good balance. $4 for a little chocolate button. read more

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This place is decorated so intricately and it is very enticing to want to buy everything. They make everyone in house and have extensive gift sets, box sets as well as hot chocolates. I need to try the hot chocolates next time. My SO and I got the Pistachio Praline and Peruvian Dark to try out. It is stunningly delicious, rich and it is an entire experience to taste it all. We will certainly be back to try the rest. read more

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The best hot chocolate in Palo Alto -- no contest. Timothy Adams lets you customize everything: the chocolate percentage, origin, and even the type of milk. It's like having your own personal chocolatier craft the perfect winter cup. Rich, silky, real-chocolate flavor that warms you instantly on a cold day. And the staff? Incredibly knowledgeable -- they'll walk you through cacao origins like it's a mini tasting class. If you love chocolate, this place is a must. Cozy, artisan, and absolutely unbeatable. read more

The hot chocolate experience at Timothy Adams was disappointing, particularly given its $14 price point. I appreciate black single-origin coffees and can pick apart bitter flavors well, but I couldn't taste a difference with store bought bars. The service was really poor - when I requested to sample the 65% chocolate after finding the 85% too bitter, they dismissed the request, claiming it was simply a less bitter version. The staff appeared disinterested, offering no greetings or smiles, and rushed us despite having no other customers and returning to their personal conversations afterward. I'd totally get it if they had other online orders or something cooking to attend to. The 65% Madagascar hot chocolate I ordered tasted like what you'd expect from melted chocolate chips in warm milk. My intent of coming was to see if I could recreate what people revere as the best hot chocolate. Using grocery store 70% chocolate bars, I made a whole 4qt pot of hot chocolate (serving about 15 people) for roughly $15 total and taking less than 20 minutes. My friends who stand by Timothy Adams as regulars says the taste was indistinguishable from the cafe's version. The hot cocoa was good, just extremely overpriced and met with poor customer service. read more

Delicious rich chocolate milkshake. I had a dark chocolate one; there's also a milk chocolate one. Pricy for the size, but the quality is great. read more

Absolutely the best. Timothy makes amazing chocolate. They have milkshakes, ice cream, ice mocha and more. We had so much fun chatting with him! read more

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The Chocolate was overpriced; they were so overpriced that I had to keep asking what's the price of the Chocolate. I won't try too hard to convince myself that the chocolate was reasonably priced compared to like a normal chocolate bar. However, the designs were super cool, and they were filled with a lot of flavor. Not super sweet (like mostly dark chocolate flavor). I want to try other stuff just to see if the other stuff are more reasonably priced, but if you are feeling bougie, then this place is the place to go to. Pair this with some Wine (which they sell there ofc), pretty good snack. read more

I organized the chocolate making workshop for my team. Timothy was great! Super accommodating and flexible in scheduling. On the day of, they had everything beautifully set up and were ready with champagne and blood orange sparkling soda. The class fun super fun and the team enjoyed learning about chocolate and getting their hands dirty. The amount of chocolate we took home was substantial and I'll be eating it for a week! Timothy, Adams, Rosie, and team were amazing and really made the experience fun and unique. Definitely recommending this workshop to others! read more

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I love this place, I stop by whenever I get dinner on University ave. The chocolate is delicious, and the decor is so fun and creative. The owners are incredibly friendly and help you find exactly what you are looking for. read more

Needed a bougie gift and the chocolate designs here are very intricate and give an air of refinement that played well with sensibilities of an elder Asian generation looking to be impressed. Box nicely packed The dark hot chocolate I got on the side was well blended and not too sweet read more

They have the best hot chocolate, ever! I get the Dominican Republic hot chocolate with whipped cream when I need a special treat and it always tastes delicious! All the staff are very personable and attentive and their outdoor covered sitting area makes you feel like you are in Belgium. This is a must visit when in Palo Alto. read more

I love hot chocolate. Timothy Adam's has different flavors of white, milk and dark hot chocolate. They also have homemade marshmallows. I didn't try the truffles but I definitely recommend the hot chocolate. We had a milk chocolate and a dark chocolate, both delicious!!! It's a bit pricey, 2 hot chocolates and one sparkling water, $32.45. Cute colorful place as you can see. They have a covered cloth white gazebo area with green tables and chairs outdoors. They are next door to a popular ramen place. read more

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One of the owners has a sarcastic sense of humor, which a few people can deal with while others can't, even for simple questions regarding the chocolates he'll reply using the same tone which can be taken well or can create an unwelcoming experience - depending on the customer. I go to cafes, restaurants and chocolate shops for a nice welcoming experience and normally don't want to have to deal with the above. I used to go to this place at least once a week, but have stopped going now. Chocolates Rating: There is no denying that the chocolates are excellent. read more

A beautiful chocolatier with a very aesthetic store front. Everything is made in house and what really stood out was the multiple versions of their drinking chocolates made from single origin chocolates. Very rare to see so many versions for all the different flavor profiles in your group. read more

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We passed by after eating at Son & Garden right next door. We were given a sample of the Peruvian dark truffle, which definitely tasted like high quality chocolate with the slight bitterness and smooth and creamy center. The beautifully decorated chocolates in the display case are about $4 each if I recall correctly. We ordered the 85% abinao (valrhona) sipping chocolate - it was also mostly sweet with only some bitterness. I recommend trying each truffle cold (sticking it into the freezer for less than 5 minutes or refrigerating for longer) in addition to at room temperature. I like doing this with every novelty food item because it makes for an interesting experience! 1. 99% dark Surprisingly sweet for being so close to pure dark chocolate. The inside was firm enough to hold its shape for a clean cut and had the texture of a softer brownie. 2. Caramelized ivory The caramel/white chocolate center is delicious! It tastes like a rich toffee (pretty much the same/similar ingredients of sugar and butter). The caramel center is softer than the 99% dark one and is well-balanced with the darker chocolate shell. 3. Ivory salted caramel This one was like a lava cake on the inside, with almost liquid caramel that spilled out as soon as it was cut. Putting it into the freezer for about 5 minutes brought out the salt. Otherwise, the white chocolate shell was a little too overpowering for the salt to shine through. 4. Coconut cream caramel This one was also goopy with huge coconut shreds. The caramel was very sweet and milky. I'm curious about whether a white chocolate shell would have worked better to enhance the sweet caramel inside, or if it would have made it way too sweet. 5. Violet This is basically just white chocolate that tastes like how violets smell...the white chocolate covers the slight bitterness well. I don't know what violets are supposed to taste like but now I also wonder how similar the rose button tastes. 6. Creme fraiche This one tastes like yogurt with the tanginess! The milk chocolate contributes a very minor flavor compared to the yogurt taste. read more

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What a wonderful find. We were in palo alto that day and were craving hot chocolate. This popped in my yelp research and we went for it. How happy to have found this gem. They specialize in chocolates and you can choose your own type of chocolate and percentage of darkness - genius! It is expensive don't get me wrong but truly delicious. Our 5.5 year old had the kids size 62% but honestly it was way too sweet. She is used to dark chocolate so next time we will share the adult one with her. We went for the 72% Venezuelan valrona and it was just perfect! Our friend ordered the 85% and we all tried it - still good but I would settle for the 72! Would love to be back when around the area. The staff is very helpful and sweet and they also have a restroom - kudos! Outside area right by the entrance :) read more

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Delicious chocolates, this place carries cutely decorated chocolates that are delicious! I received a box as a gift and absolutely loved it, and will definitely stop by this spot to try a few of their other chocolates and buy it as a gift for others to spread the goodness. This place is close to ramen nagi, parking is street or there is a garage nearby, definitely a cute spot for chocolate loves. read more

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The hot chocolate was so yummy and both Timothy and Adams are just wonderful! I will be coming back!!!!!

I didn't catch the name of the chocolatier that helped me out today but he was literally so sweet and welcoming!!! Went above & beyond. Pictured are chocolate buttons and dark chocolate apple read more

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31% Creme Francaise w/ hazelnut milk 4 white chocolate 32% Blond Dulcey w/ whole milk 5 white chocolate 32% Blond Dulcey w/ whole milk milkshake 5 58% La Premiere Etoile 2 bitter dark chocolate read more

The chocolates are definitely top notch and worth getting a box so you can try a variety of options. Their branding / packaging is high quality and let's you know that care a lot about their product. I had a box delivered to Texas and exchanged a few emails with the owner to confirm delivery. The email exchanges were friendly with a little sarcasm (which I appreciated). I've heard life is like a box of chocolates and if it truly is, then I hope they're a box from Timothy Adams. read more

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My colleague selected the chocolate-tasting & truffle-making workshop as a team-building event. The owner is a delight, so engaging & cheerfully shares his chocolate-related endeavors. We started with delicious champagne & sampled chocolate from around the world. Left with leftover truffles our group made together, such a treat! Highly recommend! read more

SO EXPENSIVE !!! They have an amazing choice of different types of chocolate with unique flavors and designs. Their service is almost immediate, as you walk in their greet you with a smile and if you need any help. The vibe of the store was very chill and cute, the front of the store inside is kind of small but they have a nice outside section for more people to hangout. Over all this place is pretty cool and nice their chocolates are very expensive but sometimes they can be worth the splurge. read more

As a Ramen Nagi addict, I've observed the owner of TAC ready their store for opening while waiting in line to get my noodle on. They can be seen about 1.5 hours before opening outdoors watering the plants, setting up the signs and patio, and cleaning. Sometimes, their adorable pup is there for company, too. I've been wanting to try their chocolates for a while but I'm always finished with my Ramen before they open. Luckily, this time around, we started a conversation and they kindly invited me in to get a taste of their chocolates 30 min before opening. Their Peruvian dark chocolate was one of the best chocolate bites I've ever had (and being from Europe, I know good chocolate). It was the perfect balance of bitter and sweet and the creamy filling was a cherry on top. I ended up getting six pieces to take home with me and they were fantastic. My hubby especially enjoyed the milk chocolate and creme fraiche button. Yumm Bye bye Alexander's, this is now my favorite store. Looking forward to come back and try more. read more

Timothy Adams Chocolates - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Timothy Adams chocolates is a boutique chocolate store located right next to Ramen Nagi in Palo Alto. I stopped by this place while I was waiting in line for the ramen. The store will grab your attention right away because of its bold use of bright colors. From the moment you step inside, the rich aroma of cocoa envelops you, setting the stage for an exquisite experience. They have a wide range of chocolate selection, boasting a variety of handcrafted treats that cater to every palate. Whether you prefer dark, milk, liquor filled, or white chocolate, this store has something to satisfy your cravings. The quality of their chocolate was evident in every bite, with a smooth and velvety texture that melted in your mouth, but some of the chocolate buttons were lacking in flavor, especially the liquor filled ones. Each chocolate button comes with a unique colorful pattern on top which almost looks like a wrapper or a piece of paper that you'd think you need to take off before eating the chocolate but that's not the case. Everything on the chocolate button is edible. Those unique designs correspond to different flavors of chocolate buttons. You can either buy chocolate buttons by the piece or you can buy sets of various sizes/ counts. Regardless, you'll get a small booklet which shows all the different flavors and what they look like so you don't have to worry about remembering anything. Their gift boxes were also very cute. I bought a chocolate gift set for my friend's wedding anniversary. The packaging was top-notch. The staff at Timothy Adams Chocolate are knowledgeable and passionate about their products. They are more than happy to assist you in selecting the perfect chocolate for your occasion or to help you explore new flavors. read more

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Omg the passion fruit one......asdfgjkfjd!!! /endreview (..........ok ok I'll make an actual coherent review.) I was searching for chocolate shops in the area since I wanted to gift a chocolate box to someone and this chocolate shop immediately caught my eye. Beautiful little chocolates!! Each flavor has its own art design. The lady at the counter was super kind and helped me out on creating a chocolate box. She also gave me free samples for myself (score!) and since I'm a pig I wanted to try even another flavor (I bought the additional one). The chocolate box was nicely packaged (very durable box with a bag and gift wrapping tissue) and she even packaged the purchased single chocolate in a pretty manner (I like that single chocolates also have a gift-like presentation!). There was a cheery gentleman who greeted me when he was about to head out for the rest of the day and turns out that he's one of the owners (contrary to popular belief - and by that I mean my own belief - the chocolate shop is titled after the first names of the duo owners). Very friendly guy. Anyway, I'll end this review with mini reviews of the chocolates that I tried myself (spoiler alert: I liked them all): Crème fraîche: the lady at the counter mentioned that this is one of the popular flavors and I can see why. The creme center tasted just like smooth dulce de leche. A bit rich and as someone who doesn't have the biggest sweet tooth I still enjoyed eating this one little by little. Strawberry (seasonal flavor): deliciously bold strawberry creme filling but what I liked the most was the dark chocolate shell. Really intense and as a huge fan of dark chocolate I loved it (the good bitterness even lingers a bit on the taste buds hehe). Passion fruit: the center is half white chocolate ganache and half passion fruit jelly. Didn't really taste much of the white chocolate, which was fine because the star of the show was the passion fruit jelly! Amazingly concentrated flavor of passion fruit. I've never had anything like it and it's my favorite one out of the bunch!! read more

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I spotted this place by random on my way to Ramen:) But it turned out to be an amazing location for all chocolate lovers. It's sooo delicious! It's definitely another level of chocolate experience you might have. At the same time it's rather expensive too - $4 per a candy. But it's worth it. You can also try sipping chocolate here too choosing different flavors and sizes. The staff is super friendly, they offered me to try one of the new flavors of chocolate candies and gave me a very nice package for the candies I've bought. The space itself is rather small but they have tables outside too. It's very cozy and well-designed. It's a great choice if you're looking for a gift or something chocolaty special. read more

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Got the milk chocolate hot chocolate and this was incredibly decadent. It's like drinking a melted chocolate bar. It's definitely the most expensive hot coco ($9.75) but definitely worth it read more

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Great service! A lovely place if you're in need of a gift or sweet treats for yourself. They are almost too pretty to eat. The bag it comes in is so pretty. I love how the box comes with a guide of all the flavors. The owners are very friendly and introduced me to their cute dog. They also went around the counter just to hand me my chocolates. I appreciated the free tasting of the chocolate covered ginger as well. You'll be able to see all their options displayed and you just point and let the cashier know which ones you want. Parking is available on the street. I found a spot a block and a half away on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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TL;DR - problematic statements made by owner, chocolate is still good I've been to Timothy Adams chocolate multiple times, had their hot chocolate and chocolate buttons. Recently I went into the store and asked Adams if the store ever sources from Haiti as I've had Haitian chocolate and like its fruity taste. Adams responded stating they only source the best chocolates and mentioned that child labor would be a concern when sourcing from Haiti. He emphasized child labor concerns multiple times. This did not sit well with me because I've had ethically sourced Haitian chocolate many times. As a matter of fact, two out of the three B Corp Certified suppliers listed on Timothy Adams' website mention Haitian suppliers. This leads me to believe that the comments made in the shop were not based on facts but rather negative bias... Why the 3 stars you ask? Their chocolates are really good. I myself will not be returning due to this interaction. I would invite Adams to look into their sourcing partners before making bold claims about an entire nation. read more

We've always loved the variety of chocolates and milkshakes, and the real treat is the experience of walking into the place and admiring everything it has to offer. The service is great, and the ambiance is very welcoming! Every experience here is consistently great, leaving us eager for future visits. read more

A Chocolate Lover's Dream! During a stroll through downtown Palo Alto, my friend and I decided to stop by this chocolate shop because this pregnant momma was seriously craving some delicious hot chocolate. And wow, it delivered! I'm a big fan of dark chocolate, so one of the staff recommended their favorite - the 72% Venezuelan Valrhona - and it did not disappoint. Rich, velvety, and perfectly balanced, it was hands down the best hot chocolate I've ever had. Yes, it's on the pricey side, but every single drop was worth it. I can't wait to go back again and treat myself to another cup! read more

Racist owner, kicked out me and my friends because only one of us was ordering something while other parties were allowed to stay with each other. When we walked in there were multiple people waiting inside for their drinks, and as soon as they left he told us to get out. read more

Quirky experience this time. We were the only customers in the shop. A younger guy was very helpful. Older dude kept interrupting. Asked us if we had been helped... after already talking with us once and seeing the younger guy taking care of us. Despite being the only ones I. The store and waiting on them for our shake, he then told us he'd prefer if we waited outside. On the positive, the shake was excellent and the chocolates are good. Maybe the service will improve in the future... or the older dude will let the courteous ones do their thing. He made it a worse experience. read more

Beautiful store with a lovely display of chocolates and lots of unique flavors to choose from. Friendly and personable service, highly recommend stopping by to treat yourself! read more

Beautiful and very tasty chocolates! Also nicely packaged- making for a very special gift. My friends and I love them. read more