Always a fun stop when visiting the Ventura Harbor. They make such incredible, hand-picked chocolate bars - you pick the chocolate, you pick the toppings, and you can even pick if you want a design on top. They make these bars on the spot, and it's taken no more than 15 minutes each time I've come (and perfect views of the harbor while you wait!). Great for gifts or as a sweet treat. Also really enjoy their chocolate dipped oreos here, which was actually how I discovered this place. They're a great sweet treat after you've grabbed a meal at one of the other restaurants in the harbor. A wonderful stop for tasty chocolate or gifts for friends and family. read more

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Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate! A bright and very nice store full of wonderful chocolate. They have pre made bar combos of milk, dark, white chocolate and sugar free. They have small bags with pieces of various chocolates with different toppings. The fun part is picking out your own plain chocolate bar and choosing from dozens of additions. From dried fruit to nuts and caramel and peanut butter chips, and much more. You can customize any bar with a name, logo and more. The staff were so helpful, answering lots of question. They made delicious recommendations and were very patient and sweet. read more

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This is a unique chocolate shop located in the heart of Ventura Harbor. They offer customized chocolate. I had milk chocolate with gummy bear, white chocolate, dark chocolate with oreo and sprinkles, dark chocolate with toffee bits, and peanut butter with butterscotch and they were all 10/10. I have been thinking about the chocolate here since I last had some, can't wait to get my hands on some more. I also think this could be a cute place to get customized gifts with your name printed on chocolate. read more

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They have many cute chocolates for Valentine's Day now. I got the chocolate heart bag of six. They are very cute and also tasty:) Why don't you get one for your lover??? You can get " 2 for $2" coupon for chocolate covered Oreo at Andria's seafood and Deepsea wine tasting! read more

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Love the chocolate .. love the views here. I am a white chocolate lover ... yeah yeah I'm a werido. No one .. no one does it like Top This! I love that I can choose whatever toppings I want. I typically get almonds, strawberries, hazelnuts and other nuts. It's so good and I usually eat the entire bar. I'm ok paying 12 bucks because it's exactly what I need some days!!! Service is friendly. Place is clean . You can also get pre made chocolates! They have diff chocolates and treats displayed. I went a few days back and got the best Halloween themed white chocolate bar! I'm obsessed!!!!! My perfect pick me up ... harbor views or I can walk to the beach cross the street. So lucky to have Top This near me. Oh and open every single day .. dangerousssss ;) read more

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A gem for chocolate lovers!! They need more of these shops! You can custom make your own chocolate bars by adding names or extras like gummies, pretzels, etc. You can create your own, unique choco bar. They also have pre-made ones, which is the ones we got. You can't go wrong, so many options...white, milk, and dark chocolate. A fun place to visit if you'll be at the harbor! read more

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I really like the concept of this place. It's a fun thing to bring kids and they get to pick toppings or put their name on top. The chocolate was quality as well and they had a great variety of toppings They had a good hot chocolate as well read more

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Thanks again Jara and to the Owners of Top This Chocolate shop in Ventura Harbor for this tasty event and generous box of sweet treats . I arrived early and there were a couple other yelpers besides me . This is a terrific chocolate shop where you can buy pre made off the shelf or customize your own bars bags and cookies . They have more toppings than I've ever seen . It smells amazing in the store (think Willy Wonka ) . You can make your own bar as they have liquid choclate ready to go in white dark or milk . at the shop i tried a small bowl of the liquid chocolate with pistachios and it was so yummy , you have to eat this fast as it does solidify in the breeze outside . I had a little difficulty finding the store because i wasn't familiar with Ventura harbor but now I've got the neighborhood down, I'll be back to get some treats for friend birthdays ! I highly recommend this shop for personalized gifts for the chocolate lover in your life . read more

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I was literally the first person at Top This Chocolate for the Yelp Elite Event. I took pics of the outside so that others can find it because according to one of the employees there, they have been in business for 4 years! I have walked right by this store numerous times, & have absolutely no memory of it. Once inside, the store is absolutely adorable! I love that they had a huge sign that lets you know the process of "building your own chocolate bar" with white chocolate, milk chocolate & dark chocolate & 50 topping to choose from! The staff is so warm, friendly & welcoming! They'll greet you once you walk in the door. It's clean, well designed & there is a display wall with tons of pre-made chocolate bars & candies to choose from. Right when I was greeted & then I informed them I was there for the Yelp Elite Event, the girl behind the counter presented me with a pre-made exclusive Yelp chocolate bar! It was so cute, complete with the Yelp logo & gummy bears. She told me I get to build my own chocolate bar, so I picked dark chocolate, pecans, rice crispies & toffee bits. It takes about 8 mins to completely set. So while I waited I ordered a hot chocolate & also got salt water taffy for my hubby. My build-a-bar was so cute & I was so excited to write this review so that others may know about this place! My mind was going wild thinking about all the custom gifts I can create here for special occasions! I thoroughly enjoyed the process & my time there. The staff was wonderful & it's very apparent how much they enjoyed their jobs. I will definitely be back & I'll be taking friends with me! read more

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A definitely sweet addition to Ventura Harbor Village! The Harbor is one of our often-visited Ventura Country destinations, especially when it's hot inland and we just want some fresh oceanside air. This past summer of 2022 that's been a real need. We tried out Top This Chocolate several months ago when it was just Dear Hubby and me so that we had time to create our own chocolate bar recipes. I had just started to go with a non-dairy diet at the time, so it was great to see that they had dark chocolate and other vegan options I could try. Sara B. does a great job of explaining how the process works. You can buy pre-made bars, covered Oreo cookies, and other ready-to-go items. OR, you can become a creator of your own special chocolate bar, with one of their "Chocologists" to do the molding for you. You choose the kind of chocolate for the base, then have a grand old time trying to narrow down the topping ingredients that you want for the finished bar. The staff is happy to answer questions, make suggestions, and whip up your selection. I enjoyed my chocolate bar for several days thereafter, as an after-lunch dessert. The quality of the base was excellent, and all the toppings were fresh and yummy, too. A-plus chocolate bar! Recently, we had our Sweet (toddler) Granddaughter with us. She didn't have the patience to wait for making a bar, so we got the covered Oreos and sat out on their patio watching the boats and the people go by. She really enjoyed her cookie - like all-over-her-face enjoyment! If you have a sweet tooth, or know someone who does, give this friendly little business a visit! read more

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This is such a unique shop. Highlight of the shops at Ventura Harbor for me. You pick your chocolate base and then you get 4 toppings to choose from. The "Chocologist" then fills the bar into a plastic mold and places your toppings on top. Then she places it in a cooling chamber that takes about 10 min to be ready. I chose milk chocolate base, with mint chips, coffee beans and oreo cookies. Sooo good! They also have ready made bars on the back wall for purchase and they also have little squares and chocolate covered Oreos ready to go. When visiting the harbor, this is a must! read more

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Continuing to love Top This Chocolate! The staff are so friendly and helpful and the chocolate really is very good quality! I love making custom chocolate bars as gifts for family and friends and they have been really well received! I love their pre packaged 6 square baggies - the dark chocolate with dried cherries and dark chocolate with toffee and caramel pearls are my favorites! They recently added even more topping options such as dried kiwi, which I am excited about! It is such a beautiful space and what better place to grab some chocolate than the harbor?? They have something for everyone and every price range, literally from small $1 pieces to elaborate 24 square boxes. Truly a unique chocolate store that has affordable options and they really are delicious!! read more

Entrance to this eclectic and interesting little shop presents a varied and unique visual. Multiple displays of different ways chocolate can be presented and accessorized. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Options for chocolate accessories we're more than I can count initially. I went for a cup as a dark chocolate base with bacon bits and spicy mango pieces. I know that sounds weird, my wife certainly thought so, but it's gosh darn delicious and explicitly different. I highly recommend this place. Come out and try it at least once. read more

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Fun place to create yummy calories! There is an extensive menu to create all sorts of desserts. I opted for a dark chocolate bar and went with the four toppings you can add at no addition. The price is a little steep but for the experience and custom chocolate I enjoyed myself. Definitely a nice treat. read more

Top This Chocolate - Custom chocolate bars. Mine was dark chocolate with coconut, cherries, almonds and hazelnuts. Yummy! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

Came across this place while walking around Ventura Harbor Village! First off, love chocolate! Second, saw sign says you can customize your own! Wha...? I didn't customize a chocolate bar but I was intrigued! Have to go back! I did end up getting a mini chocolate bar. So much to choose from! I ended up getting the Salt Me Tender. It was topped with topped with pretzels, goldfish, and potato chips! One of the best chocolate bars I've had. So sad when I ate the last bite! Definitely have to come back when I'm in the area again! read more

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I love this concept of choosing what you want in your chocolate bar. As somebody who loves a sweet and salty combo, you bet I chose all the salty choices: potato chips, pretzels, and honey roasted peanuts. I could not help but add my other favorites to the mix and was warned that too many items would equal less chocolate. If you don't have to time to make and wait for a customized bar, you can purchase ready-made ones of various choices. There's a $1 coupon for a chocolate covered Oreo that's floating around the neighboring businesses. That's how I was drawn in to this place. I thoroughly enjoyed my custom made chocolate bar. read more

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Top This Chocolate allows you to create your own chocolate bars, so what's not to love? You can order premade or custom creations online for shipping or pick up. You can also stop in the store to purchase premade items or create something custom as well. They have a lot of options and the bars are cute. We ordered ahead online and picked up our creations with no issues. Staff were all masked up and super friendly. Our order was spot on and most importantly, tasty! These treats are great to enjoy on your own but would also make a great gift. I will definitely be keeping them in mind in the future! read more

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Oh my OMG! This is the best chocolate factory I've ever seen. It is basically a you design it they build it custom chocolate store. It's clean, cute and right on the harbor. It's large and the kids love making their own bars. You can also add chocolate letters spelling names and phrases in the bar. You pick your toppings, they then pour fresh milk, dark or white chocolate in a mold and add your toppings. Then they put it 8 minutes into a cooler and oila! Custom bar for you They also have ready made bars and variously topped chocolate available for a little less expensive than if you make it in the spot. I bought a hot cocoa bomb to try. Highly recommended! Ps. The workers are great. read more

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This is a cute little shop at the Harbor! You get to make your own chocolate bar, which basically is a WIN-WIN whichever way you slice it. Of course, they're all wearing a mask and require that you put one on to enter their store. (It's located next to the scuba diving place). I haven't taken the jump yet to actually DO the custom; I have had just minimal time the few times I went in and bought a little chocolate, and I mean "little". :) It was a square, white chocolate, with crushed pretzels on it. Their little sample items have all flavors of chocolate: dark, milk, white, with a variety of toppings. I would imagine each day/week it might change depending on what sells or what is popular. I have also seen mermaid gummies near the front, too. I would recommend stopping in here for either a quick dessert or even going bigger! It is 2020 after all...GO BIG. read more

I can't top this chocolate! It was great! I got a milk chocolate with two gummy bears and although the combination sounds funky, I actually liked it. The milk chocolate was very creamy and the gummy bears chewy. Savannah, the chocologist was very friendly. Overall great experience. read more

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It was my first time coming here but knew pretty much right away what i wanted but it took time to order since this place is very popular. They have a long window where you're able to watch the chocolate making workers fulfill orders and it's very mesmerizing. You can customize what you want or can purchase already made goodies. I ordered the custom mini chocolate squares since it's easier to eat and they have a couple tables outside for you to enjoy your sweet treat if you want. I recommend this place to anyone who has a sweet tooth. read more

This chocolate store is such a fun concept and experience. You can buy pre-made confections and bats but it's much more fun to make your own! My daughter was super excited to have them mix some of her favorite snacks into one bar: gummy bears, goldfish crackers, Froot Loops! I know, sounds like a very strange combination but it was actually very good! Their chocolate itself is made with such quality that you could probably put anything in with it and it would taste good! While it is pretty pricey for a chocolate bar (around $12-14) we splurged on this and it still tastes fresh a month later because we keep it in our fridge. We have been chipping away at it slowly to relish it for longer since we don't live that close to the establishment. Highly recommended if you're at the Ventura Harbor! read more

I just found this little gem. Got some chocolate and coffee. They were really nice too! The chocolate offers a wide variety, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, VEGAN chocolate and while chocolate with all kinds of fun topics from pretzels to gummy bears, marshmallows, peanut butter and other! They have seasonal chocolates and doing Christmas now. You can even personalize the chocolate bar with a name as gift. Really cool! Definitely worth a stop by! read more

Top This Chocolate - Christmas Chocolate Bar With Personalized Name! So cool! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

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How have more places not thought of this before 2020!? Or maybe I'm just way behind the curve. Make your own custom chocolate bars with dozens of toppings to choose from, OR just have a small bowl of fresh melted chocolate with the same selection of toppings. SOLD. read more

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We stopped in because who doesn't love a little chocolate. It's small and clean and the staff is so friendly and ready to help they explain the concept and build your chocolate bar for you it takes 8 minutes if you want a custom bar. They also have walls full of pre-made chocolate for all occasions and sizes. Prices are reasonable. I wish they had more sugar free selection all I saw was dark chocolate. Will be a regular stop when at the harbor. read more

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Great place to get special gifts for kids and adults parties! The master chocolatiers will design your candies with a vast array of options. They even have sugar free which is very tasty! You can get bars, boxes of candies, or party favors all expertly decorated. I got mine topped with pistachios and coffee beans and the signature Yelp logo but they can custom and mix it any way you like! read more

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Served a cold cup of coffee. When told them it was cold they did make a new pot but why serve cold old coffee to start with. Also purchased with chocolate with pretzels. Pretzels were old and stale! Told the owner and no attempt to make right! So $10 for a small average cup of Joe that I had to request be hot! read more

Great customer service, very friendly and helpful. The kids wanted ice cream a couple of stores down. I wanted to check out the new chocolate store. I was glad to see the chocolatier was helpful, because originally i was just looking. I read some of the reviews and heard they were a little pricey. After being sold on the freshness, the chocolatier had me at chocolate. I purchased a cup of chocolate with 2 toppings for $6 ($5 for the chocolate and .50 cents for each topping. It was like walking into a chocolate fountain store, I purchased the toppings and was in heaven. The reason for 4/5 stars I was hoping for small pieces/ slices of cheesecake, cake, as though I was at a chocolate fountain. The store had plenty of toppings to choose from, but I wanted a few more interesting toppings. If you know this area, the prices are high because of the extra taxes for the beach. read more

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This is a fun store centered around you customizing a bar of chocolate with a large variety of possible add-ins. I always just buy the pre-made squares. The chocolate is very tasty and the toppings are always fresh. Store is clean and the staff are always friendly and upbeat when I visit. Only downside is the price, which seems too high to me. But it's the Ventura harbor and I'm sure their rent is crazy high. So, if you can deal with the cost, the treats will not disappoint you. Definitely recommend. read more

What a fun experience! We stopped in when strolling on the Ventura Harbor walkway. We were pleasantly greeted by a chocolatier who described the process to us. We chose a milk chocolate with Carmel and macadamia nuts. She made it for us and it was ready in about 8 minutes. The store is decorated nicely with already made bars and chocolate covered Oreo cookies. Fun to see the process and be able to taste the outcome. read more

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Really cute idea, but for being a new store, you would think that they would advise you of the prices before they make them. We were told the bars were $8, but it would have been nice if they told us that everything else costs extra......like $5 for the "precision work" required to put a 4 letter name in it. Two chocolate bars and some Oreo cookies $46 out the door..... read more

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I really love chocolate covered Oreos and it tastes so yummy I would love to have one again

They say they close at 9:00 pm but we went in at 8:20 And they had the chocolate machines closed down and we couldn't get our chocolate bars. It felt very much like the workers just decided they want to be off early so they shut things down early. Very disappointing! So if you want a chocolate bar you better get there very early. read more

This place is perfection!! Build your own chocolate with an array of toppings. I got the milk chocolate which was super smooth and delicious, topped with three separate columns of marshmallow, dried strawberries, and chili mango. Took 8 minutes to cool and be ready to eat. The "chocologists" are attentive and eager to answer any questions you have about the whole process. It was pretty simple, and I was actually impressed by the quality of the entire bar which also has divisions on the other side, making it easier to break off. Would definitely return anddd get a bigger set next time. :) read more

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Yum! If you know what kind of toppers a person would like then getting this as a gift is a great idea! read more

Top This Chocolate - Yum! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

My family went into the store last night at 7pm. We were told we could not make our own chocolate.The employee said they shut down there machines an hour before they close.The employee was rude about it.He didn't say sorry or anything to help us.My family is from out of town and this is how the employees treat customers.Not going to go back to this store again. read more

Such a cute little shop! Very friendly staff, welcomed with a smile. Located in a cute little area. And look how cute my chocolate it read more

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I purchased 6 for Easter, and loved the way they looked. The problem was they all melted during shipping, and one began moving. This is how one came! They are shipped with a very small ice pack, which probably melted the same day since it was hot when it came. The chocolate was still tasty and the other bars reset in the fridge, though, if they are offering delivery in socal maybe they can give the option to ship with dry ice or by refrigerated delivery. I would order again but only during the winter months. read more

Top This Chocolate - Melted bar! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

Excellent!! Top service. Friendly staff! Clean shop. I would have posted a picture but we ate everything...:). Lol. The chocolate covered Oreos were so delicious, I wish we bought more!!! The chocolate bars are great and yummy. It's such a great gift to put names and candy in the bars. The kids love them. I hope they can ship, for Easter!!??:)). read more

The chocolate tastes great! There are a so many toppings you can add to your chocolate and you can even customize a chocolate with a name. The staff was all super polite, kind, and helpful as I was having trouble picking the toppings. This store is great for gifts or a quick stop for something sweet. read more