Casa de Chocolates

The chocolates were amazing! The frozen chocolate drink, was great! Not too sweet, the quality of the chocolate, you can really taste it! And the tres leches, was something that really took me back in Mexico! I’ll be coming here again.

Excellent drinks! So glad that this place doesn’t spam sugar in the hot Choccie like Starbucks. Taste was super rich and flavorful! I loved it so much!

Wow. Why did it take me so long to find this amazing place!? Their chocolates are delectable and worthy of praise. But…the frozen Mexican hot chocolate is by far the best frozen drink that I have ever had. It is not a milkshake, but I would drink this over a milkshake from any place at anytime!

Jesus was amazing, super helpful, professional, and nice, and gave us a tour and samples. Every employee in the store is very nice too and helpful too. We'll come back for sure! The chocolates were delicious, especially the 'frozen chocolate' Thank you very much

We stopped into Casa de Chocolates recently after having lunch around the corner. The shop smelled delicious and was visually inviting! We were offered samples while I asked a dozen questions or more. While we tasted and talked we could see others busy in the kitchen crafting new delicious treats. In addition to their unique selection of chocolate bars, available in two sizes, they also have assorted fresh prepared flan, cookies, and other sweet and savory items available. We ordered a hot chocolate, which was rich and creamy but not too sweet, as well as purchased a selection of chocolate bars to enjoy and gift. Casa de Chocolates is a place I can highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood, or check out their selection online. I think you will be a fan 🍫 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

As a lover of chocolate, this place speaks to my soul. The owner, Linda, is a woman with Indigenous Oaxacan roots who owns and runs this special shop focused on Mesoamerican chocolate. Delectable! Linda gave us a taste of her chocolate and we were blown away by the flavor and quality. Her brother made us the frozen Mexican hot chocolate with salsa macha on top….🤯!! Perfect for treats and gifts, Casa de Chocolates is 100% worth the visit. Chocolate on, my friends! 🍫

I'm not sure I can add much to these already wonderful reviews but I will say is this place is a gem. A wonderful and very much appreciated addition to the neighborhood and Berkeley as a whole! Simply amazing treats and very friendly staff! I can't recommend this place enough. Thanks a lot! :)

Casa de Chocolates is one of my all time small businesses. Eveytime I go and visit friends outside of the Bay Area I make sure to bring them a box of assorted bombons (guava and maracuya are big hits). The frozen hot chocolate is to die for. Finally, I enjoy their small chocolate bars so much that I ordered a whole bunch for my PhD graduation party. Best of all they're owned by Cal alums.

Casa de chocolates has been a staple in my household for all major events since college. They have the cutest valentines boxes and assortments along with very seasonal fall designs on their bonbons. Nestled off to the side from the quiet and romantic college ave is this authentic Latinx chocolate shop! They have an amazing story rooted in community investment that I read on linkedin! They also have it under their about section online. I come here every chance I can, and try to bring new faces whenever possible, because the magic of this shop cannot be found ANYWHERE else in California. The chocolate and sweets are all rooted so deeply in mesoamerican culture, I love bringing my older family members here to give them a taste of home away from home. From the designs to the flavors, Casa de Chocolates embodies a sense of belonging for me that I can only find when I go back home to Mexico -- so I guess this is my comfort place to a certain extent haha! This is a small but very popular shop that makes everything in house so please be patient with the staff! I promise it's worth the wait. My personal favorites are the 24-pack of chocolate. bonbons and the Frozen Hot Chocolate! The Frozen Hot Chocolate tastes just like abuelita but in the form of a slushee! It is very chocolate-y, not too sweet, and super slushee. They have a massive variety of bonbons to choose from, I like getting the 24-pack to try as many of them as I can but some of my favorites include: Mexican vanilla, chipotle, mole, Tapatio, cajeta, guayana, and Chile naranja.

I came here to pick up a few boxes of chocolate for myself and Christmas gifts. To my surprise, the recipes have changed. The shells of the chocolates are now thinner and don't have the "crunchy" when you bite into them. The filling is runny, not like it use to be. I am so disappointed. The chocolates are still pretty good, but i don't find the prices justify the quality. I have been coming here for years. I love treating myself and giving these as gifts. I'm not sure i'll be coming back.

Love everything about this small chocolate shop. Service was excellent, the two employees I had contact with were extremely nice and friendly. They have samples of almost everything. Unique chocolate infused with Hispanic flavors. I ordered a box of 6 pieces. Everything was wonderful and I accidentally ate all 6 pieces. I also brought a sugar-free chocolate expresso bar sweetened with stivia and a Mexican wedding cookie. And one of the employees is working her way thru college so leave her a nice tip when you go, and go soon!!!

Casa de chocolates is one of the best places I've ever had the chance to visit. It's changed my life. I go every once in a while and each time I am given more reasons to love this business. The food is amazing and let's just say the frozen hot chocolate is addictive. The shop is small but filled with love and amazing vibes! Definitely worth the visit if you are in the area!

While exploring the neighborhood during a recent visit to the Bay, I discovered this wonderful chocolate shop! They have so many different chocolates to choose from! And amazing coffee as well. I picked up macaroons and a huge cupcake for future treats. The staff were friendly and helpful while I was taking my time looking at everything trying to decide which chocolate to enjoy. Although a small space, the layout of Casa De Chocolates is inviting with the main display of chocolates facing the front door and various chocolate products on each side. Def a reasonably priced treat place!

Artisanal small batch, hecho a mano bon-bons inspired by sabores Mexicanos? Yes, please! I've tried the Mexican Assortment, the Chile Assortment that's spicy, and the Fruity Assortmentand love all three box selections. There are exquisite flavors, like tequila, chipotle, mole, tamarindo, chipotle caramel, naranja, tapatio, guayaba, maracuya caramel, and Mexican vanilla. Impressive artistry, which makes these perfect for gift-giving. The people here are friendly, knowledgeable, and you always get great service. Highly recommend trying a box of their chocolates.

I am OBSESSED with this place. I'm not a fan of chocolate drinks but the chocolate drink here is TO DIE FOR. You can tell the chocolate is authentic and not like those that use synthetic flavoring. Another thing I keep coming back for are the chocolate truffles in the photo. Definitely try it. Staff are so sweet too!

Best tres leches and Frozen hot chocolate I've had. The people are friendly staff and super helpful. Definitely good vibes and good chocolate

Just stepping into this shop is a heavenly experience. And to top it off, the staff couldn't be friendlier and more helpful. Last time I was in they were "forcing" free samples on me (wink wink). I purchased a few different sampler boxes as gifts (one for me, one for the birthday boy). You cannot go wrong here - every little bit is an incredible treat!

Company emailed me, sent a new batch, and apologized for the inconvenience. Still a little scarred from the plastic though.

The store is cute and the workers are swift. And I f*cking love their iced hot chocolate drink. 10/10 coming back again.

Cute shop selling south american chocolate treats, delicious but pricey chocolate confections with fancy presentation ideal for gift-giving. We got some chocolate truffles and almond & brazilian sea salt chocolate bars, but they also sell hot and cold beverages like mexican hot chocolate, which looked quite tempting. Service was standard, no complaints.

A great experience - they are generous and customer centric and let us try out some of their bonbons . All very yummy and rich We needed up ordering the frozen hot chocolate and the hot chocolate - both very good . We didn't see any menu, so you might need to just ask them at the counter . Their cakes also looked yummy (especially that tres leches one...) but we didn't had any capacity to try them out ....have to leave something for next time !

I consider Casa de Chocolates to be one of the best businesses in the SF Bay Area. They create L.A.Burdick-quality chocolates, pastries, drinks, and desserts, with a Mesoamerican flair. The people working here are passionate, helpful and kind. The shop itself is adorable. Of the many chocolate shops around UC Berkeley, *this* is the one to visit and remember.

I LOVE coming here whenever I am visiting the Bay Area! Their frozen hot chocolate is amazingly good! I especially love their homemade whipped cream they put on top. A must try place if you haven't been yet.

Casa de Chocolates is a chocolate shop that I've been to a couple times in Berkeley, and I have to say I really enjoy what they have here! Although the shop is on the smaller side, they do have quite a wide variety of chocolates with many different interesting flavors. The people working here are nice, and usually are fine with giving out free samples. The chocolate here is also high-quality, as they are very rich and have some pretty unique flavor blends. Some of the items I've gotten from here include the Chile Mango chocolate bar, the Tres Leches cake, and the Frozen hot chocolate. The mango chocolate bar is made of dark chocolate combined with fresh mango and chili flakes, which is a fantastic combo. The Tres Leches cake is quite spongy, if you like very sweet desserts then you'll definitely enjoy this one. The frozen hot chocolate is a drink that I haven't seen in many other places, and it has a creamy consistency and a great chocolate flavor. Highly recommend visiting this place if you're ever around the area!

Cute little shop full of chocolates galore! Definitely get the frozen hot chocolate, best drink in town. Seriously gives you that sugar high that also feels fresh! I should've gotten two... Welcome and friendly workers behind the dessert case. And they're ready to answer any questions you have. I also should've asked if they give out samples. Adorable hidden gem that you won't regret stopping in!

The plus about this place is a free chocolate with check in. Here's the thing the chocolate is okay...not outstanding just okay. The kahlua didn't have that coffee flavor to it and just tasted more like a chocolate ganache. My friend's chocolate also lacked the flavor. The mexican hot chocolate was watered down and honestly didn't have a kick or bite to it. The tres leches cake was well...super disappointing...we each took a bite and that was that. I can't see myself coming back here again...honestly not even for the chocolates which are like See's candy with a prettier color and different flavors.

SIMPLY THE BEST CHOCOLATES AROUND!! The most unique flavors and designs. Like a piece of art. Yes, a little pricey, but so worth the splurge! We live in the S Bay, so mostly order online. Every time we need to call for questions or get extra help, the staff are super friendly and helpful. Knowing now that the original owners have passed the torch to their 1st two (UC Berkeley student) employees Linda Sanchez and Jesus Chavez makes us champion Casa de Chocolates even harder!! (Story link below) Tapatío, Mole and Tequila bon bons are favorites, but honestly can't go wrong with any of the others. Below are pix of the last two orders we sent to family for Love day (2/14/23). The large heart (33 pieces) was sent to our daughter away at college in LA. We ordered the largest box so she could share with roommates and friends on campus. When we told her this, she said, "Oh! I'm not sharing THESE!!" Lol!! Just asked her, almost 3 weeks later, if she has any left and she said, "yup!" Such restraint!! Had a box sent to my parents as well and they REFUSED to share with others. I mean your chocolates are awesome, but they are turning family members into evil selfish brats!! LOL!! Thank you, Casa de Chocolates for making so many of our family members, friends and us happy!! https://edibleeastbay.com/2022/12/30/a-chocolate-legacy-continues-at-casa-de-chocolates-in-berkeley/

Tiny quaint shop that smells amazing as soon as you walk in. The beautiful artistry of the chocolates-makes you not want to eat them. The hot chocolate with chile flakes intensifies the delicious chocolate flavor. It takes you back to a little town in Mexico with its decor and aromas. I got all most everything laugh out loud and a 3 leches cake that was amazing and so good. It really reminded me of eating arroz con leche to be honest. A must in Berkeley!!! :)

Impressive, artisanal chocolates are sold here. They are very tasty and make unique gifts.The frozen hot chocolate is heavenly.

The best spot in the neighborhood for grabbing a gift that NO ONE would never need to return. These chocolates are sooooo delightful. I've never had one that was anything less than delicious!! I love all the fruit ones, even though I'm typically not chocolate and fruit kinda gal. But seriously, you can't go wrong with any of the chocolates. The boxes and box are extra cute too. Grab some today whenever you are in the neighborhood! Bonus, staff are friendly and kind.

Everything here is absolutely delicious. Pros: -I love that their cakes are small yet large enough to share -their frozen hot chocolate is soo good! -they wrap up their chocolates so beautifully -my favorite chocolates were the Kahlua, cajeta caramel, and mole Cons -n/a Other: -one person/group at a time -no indoor seating -street parking

Casa de Chocolates is probably not for someone who fantasizes of an American candy bar when they think of chocolate. Chocolate connoisseurs--check this place out! They make Brazillian, Incan, Peruvian, and Mexican chocolates. They use organic ingredients when available. They also make chocolates with stevia, and create vegan varieties. I got one small beautifully rendered chocolate candy for $2.50. It was beautiful enough to wear as jewelry, but I ate it instead. So rich and dense!!! Next time I am in the neighborhood, I will stop in for a artisanal treat. Maybe I will try their frozen hot chocolate or compare chocolates from Brazil and Peru?

Casa De Chocolates produces artisanal, hand-crafted, works of chocolate art derived from Latin flavors. Casa De Chocolates also apparently hacked into my brain's primitive reward circuitry in the ventral tegmental area by pumping up the dopamine, inhibiting the serotonin, and taking my nucleus accumbens to the fourth base on the first date! (Forgive the neuro reference it's my job). Normally, eating chocolate is something one doesn't think too much about (i.e. popping some pedestrian Hershey's into your mouth); however, occasionally, eating chocolate can be transformative. For example, when I was gifted a box of 12 bonbons, eating chocolate became an experience. When I opened the box, I was struck by the variety of designs and just how photogenic the pieces of chocolate were. I couldn't resist going paparazzi on them before and during consumption. Each taste in the 12 piece variety box (30.00$) was like a little decadent trip to a different place--there were tastes of mole, tequila, passion fruit, caramel, guava, cinnamon, tamarind, vanilla caramel, cajeta (a goat milk caramel). A favorite was the geometrically-delicious Lavanda with its dark chocolate, lavender, and mint undertones. There's nothing much more to say than you deserve to try these; you are worth it; you deserve the dopamine hit! Gifting these to someone would also earn you tons of brownie-points to

I visited Casa de Chocolates to get some artesian chocolate for someone as a gift. It's a small storefront and only two people were allowed inside at once so we did have to wait a short while. When stepping inside, it feels a bit magical because you're around so much chocolate. We were greeted and offered a free bonbon to sample (without the Yelp check-in!). I got to try the Brazilian sea salt caramel and WOW it was amazing. Smooth chocolate enhanced by the kick of sea salt. So good! There were so many different flavors to choose from-- some classic, some tropical, some very unique. The lady offered many suggestions and recommendations which made the selection process much easier. $18 for 6PC, $30 for 12PC, $52 for 24PC. If I'm in the area, I would come back to try their chocolate drinks!

My friend bought us a box of chocolate, 6-piece Bonbon Collection, from Casa De Chocolates as a birthday gift. We were impressed with its wrapping, classy and elegant. Each chocolate looked delicate and too beautiful to eat. It also tasted delicious, smooth and is perfectly matched with the filling.

The best chocolatier in the East Bay. A huge bonus that this spot is run by a Latina with pride in supporting Black and Brown owned businesses as I've seen owner partner up with Kingston 11 on a rum and chocolate tasting event many years ago. They're chocolates are all incredible and they have a huge selection for every taste imaginable. They are my go to gifts that have yet to disappoint anyone I've given them too. I recently made a life changing discovery that they do special cake orders for the holidays and their chocolate cake was divine. It wasn't too decadent and perfectly moist. It was a huge hit with the entire family and I had so much that I froze some leftovers. I cannot wait for the moment it makes a comeback. I'll be ordering again for Christmas and hope to be able to try the flan this time around. My only gripe is that parking in this area is difficult so make some time to drive around unless you get lucky.

spontaneously walked into this cute little shop after my cold plunge on my "time of month" if u know what i mean, ladies ;) so my body needed some sort of magnesium to help w/ cramps & chocolate was indeed calling my name. i got the mexican hot chocolate and spoiled myself with dark chocolate to go. if u don't eat sugar like me, they have stevia alternatives. ohhh andddd customer service was helpful, patient, and answered all of my questions :)

I love supporting family owned and small local business. If you want delicious chocolate unique flavors and taste come to this place. Literally 20 feet away from my other favorite Italian restaurant spot in Berkeley. I tried the coconut and tamarind chocolates and sea salt pistachio all dark chocolate and seriously it just melts in your mouth. Love love Dark chocolate definitely not cheap but worth it and the calories.

Casa De Chocolates is my absolute favorite chocolate place of all time hands down! Although it is quite a while away from the UC Berkeley campus, it is well worth the journey! Every chocolate that Casa de chocolates has is articulately crafted and a unique blend of flavors that cannot be found in other chocolate store or mainstream chocolate retailers. Their chocolate bars are always amazing and rich and make good gifts at $7 per bar or 3 bars for $20. My go to desserts are the: Chile Mango chocolate bar (5/5): Perfect blend of semi-sweet dark chocolate with chili flakes and chunks of sweetened fresh mango scattered throughout with every bite. Mole chocolate bar (5/5): A rich deep semi-sweet dark chocolate with a lingering spice blend. The Guayaba (5/5): A guava filled chocolate with a hard dark chocolate outer shell and a gooey sweet guava jam filling. Tres Leches cake (4/5): A bit too sweet for my liking, but spongey, milky and oozing with a sweet condensed milk flavoring, and moist to perfection. Frozen hot chocolate with whipped cream (5/5): MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. This drink tastes like frozen liquified nutella with a creamy consistency and a kick of chili mixed into the chocolate along with coco nibs is absolutely divine. Definitely visit Casa De Chocolates if you are a chocolate lover, for an amazing Valentines Day Chocolate gift, or if you are in the mood to sample unique blends of Mexican rich chocolate flavors you can't find anywhere else! *Also Note they have a $5 minimum for credit card purchases*

1 free bonbon with yelp check in (worth $2.50) - shiny decorative chocolate shell, filled with various flavors. I got coconut caramel, guava, kailua, mole. All were very good but expensive. Hubby said "we never buy those", I replied "we buy it when we are on vacation so we are on vacation today". Tres leche cake - very popular in reviews, appreciate that it is not too sweet, but I felt it was just OK. Hot chocolate - just a tad of kick to it but too watery for my liking.

Pearla from Casa De Chocolates was so kind and patient while I was searching for gifts for family who live internationally. Pearla gave great suggestions and neatly wrapped all the boxes for family. It was a hit! The shop is in Elmwood and the ambiance inside is very neat and tidy. My goal is to try the frozen hot chocolate during my next visit!

My go to when I am in need of fancy chocolates. They also have amazingly delicious hot chocolate and Tres Leche cake. My favorite chocolates are Guayaba and Tamarind, honestly though you can't go wrong with any of their options. They carry spicy and boozy options as well!

FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE IS THE BEST! it's creamy and delicious, great on a hot day, cold day, any day really! If you order anything from here let it be the frozen hot chocolate!

So good. Fancy chocolates that taste like Mexican heaven. Sometimes I pop in to the cute shop for a couple of bonbons or a frozen Mexican chocolate drink, but mostly just to inhale a bunch of times and get that chocolate factory high. I've also ordered online to send to family and friends several times. Ordering and delivery always goes smoothly and the recipients always love them!

I didn't realize that this place is around the corner from Alta Bates in Berkeley. My co-worker and I walked here from work during our lunch and purchased a frozen hot chocolate. It was really yummy. The chocolate was dark enough and the combination of the sweetness is just right! This was considered lunch but definitely a treat! Love it!

Best flan I have ever had in my life creamy custardy light fluffy sweet just perfection at its best wish i lived next door so awesome

I've been coming here for 10 years and realized I never wrote a review. Love chocolate? Need a unique gift? Want to support small businesses? Support Latinx business? Support women owned businesses? SO many reasons, so much to taste! I'm always recommending Casa de Chocolates to people for all occasions because they are perfect. Fair trade, employs college students, unique, mouthwatering delicious & something for everyone! What do I recommend? Absolutely everything. Over the years I have tried everything and I have never been disappointed. Growing up I hated tres leches cake and this place converted me. The only downside is that now that I can't have dairy, I can't have their frozen Mexican hot chocolate or the cakes, but they have so many delicious bon bons and chocolate bars that I am still very happy! A MUST when in Berkeley! You can also order online and ship anywhere.

This is a great place to grab a quick gift that anyone will love. I'm not big on chocolates, but these are thoughtful, well crafted and unique. I definitely recommend stopping by this great local business.

Unique neighborhood chocolate shoppe with an artistic and Mexican twist. Case de Chocolates es "Arte de Dulces"! Actually how many neighborhoods have an artistic chocolate shoppe? Not many, so count your blessings citizens of this area! CDC is located on busy Ashby near College Avenue with metered street parking and a loading zone in front of the shoppe. Imagine the shoppe where Charlie Bucket bought the chocolate bar with the Golden Ticket - the glass, wood, brick, accentuated with chocolate on shelves, glass display cases, and small merchandise tables. The place just smells of intoxicating chocolate. Cool. As per the name, CDC has some unique chocolates, some with a Mexican and / or a tropical slant: Mole, Chile, Ginger, Tequila, Metzcal, Guava, Tamarind, etc. The wife picked and chose 12 various pieces both for looks and uniqueness. We really didn't want to eat them as they are individual works of art. But you'll have that dazed, satisfying look on your face when you do partake. The CDC also has frozen chocolate drinks, cupcakes, candy bars, and other goodies. The frozen hot chocolate is popular as we had one (nice chile touch to it) and they sold a handful while we were there. Step back in time and visit this homey shoppe, we're glad we did and will be back when we're in the area! Nice helpful and patient staff as it took time for us to pick after asking about all of the pieces. So lucky of a neighborhood.

The frozen hot chocolate is amazing i literally crave it multiple times a week!! Also the whipped cream is not too sweet which is a perfect balance for this drink!

I made it into their store at 6pm just as a customer came out of the store, the door was still open. They would not sell me bars. While Carla stood there and told me they were closed and could not sell me chocolate bars, the other person was doing the customers order. Carla could have easily sold me the bars I wanted to purchase. I pleaded. No chocolate for the people I wanted to gift it. Yes the sign said closed but in retail one has to make choices, this was in my opinion not a good business decision. Great chocolate! I really like to support local and women owned business. BUT The limiting hours and the lack of good customer service are going to make think twice before I come back.

As a long time fan of Casa de Chocolates I can state their deserts and chocolates are delicious! Sadly, every since the new management took over the young people running the register/store are extremely rude and unprofessional to adult and children alike. They will literally yell at you if you don't follow the rules and roll their eyes when you're taking time making your selection. And this is not a one time interaction this has been on going and I shop there multiple times per month. I understand food service is tough work but if you don't have customer service skills then take up a different job! There are lots of options out there that don't require you to engage with the general public. Sadly I will be looking for a new chocolate spot.

Once you've tried their Chocolate you will want no other. I discovered this place over 5 years ago and have tried other gourmet chocolate shops. This is by far the most delicious.

Tapatio chocolate bonbon!!! SOO GOOD. So much to choose from! I saw pretty pictures of chocolates from this place, and I just had to visit. The pieces they have here are very delicate and they have one of those "you break, you buy" rules, especially for the various chocolate bars. From the door to the case and registers, they have various chocolate bars in a couple sizes. The flavors look amazing, such as mole, orange chocolate, fleur, etc. They even have a bar in pieces for sampling. They also have lollipops and other shaped chocolates. Onto the fun stuff - the chocolate case. All the pieces look so amazing, and they have a variety of flavors - fruity ones, alcohol ones, floral, caramels. I got a giftbox of 6 pieces that includes - Tapatio - first time having a tapatio chocolate. tapatio ganache inside, and wow, I was surprised it went so well with the chocolate. It was definitely my favorite piece. There was good spice with the sweetness that I immediately wanted more. Guayaba (guava) - amazing lightly sweetened guava flavor in the center of the chocolate. Very good. Maracuya (coconut milk ganache, passionfruit) - just like the guava, good flavor of the fruit. YUM! Petalos de Rosa (rose petal ganache) - hint of floral flavor. Mole - mole flavor! Similar to the tapatio, there was a small kick of heat. Chipotle Caramel - good if you like chipotle and caramel. good flavor, but I'm not the biggest caramel fan. The husband really enjoyed it! They also have Mexican hot chocolate and frozen Mexican hot chocolate here. I'll make sure I try one next time I go here - some frozen hot chocolate with some tapatio chocolates, and maybe one of their cake desserts. MMMMM!!

Great gift for your family and friends! Their chocolates are so beautiful and taste amazing! I get tres Leche when I'm going home right away.

FROZEN MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE!!! I mean, do I really need to say anything else? Okay, okay... their chocolate bars are mouthwatering too!!! All of this chocolate, just oh so good!!! Is it weird to not like chocolate milkshakes but to be obsessed with frozen Mexican hot chocolate? Not really sure how this happened, but I would choose a their frozen Mexican hot cocoa over a chocolate milkshake any damn day! I don't know what they're putting in there... (I'm trying to slow it down with the "crack" references but...). It might just be crack in a cup! Good GAWD, why is it so addictive? Switching gears for a moment: this place has the most incredible chocolate boxes and bars! Their chocolate is made with pure cacao and they sell a variety of chocolate assortments in different sizes and flavors. You can also find many gluten free chocolate options here as well. Their almond and Brazilian sea salt chocolate is AMAZING! They were giving out samples of it one day, and I had to purchase some because it was so tasty. They make and sell chocolate gift boxes here too! An excellent option for a unique gift giving opportunity. Customer service is superb and the associates are all very knowledgeable and cordial. Definitely a Berkeley gem that I feel gets hidden amongst the busy streets of Ashby. But please pay them a visit and indulge in their delicious chocolate because it's really amazing. I double dawg dare you to get their frozen Mexican hot chocolate! You'll most likely leave out of there with a newly found addiction (sorry in advance!).

We have foodie friends who live in Berkeley and graciously ordered a tres leches cake and chocolate cupcakes from this shop. Their tres leches was so good and I'd come back for this alone! I loved how it tasted like a cake version of horchata -- I don't remember other tres leches cakes being so cinnamon tasting (in a good way). I also liked how it wasn't cloyingly, crazy sweet the way some tres leches cakes can be. I went from "I think I ate too much at lunch; I don't think I can eat too much for dessert, so just give me a small piece" to not only eating all of my portion and but polishing off my kids' leftovers as well! lol The chocolate cupcakes were good too but the tres leches cake is where it's at! Our friends told us that we have to come back to try their frozen hot chocolate (supposedly way better than the overhyped Serendipity of New York fame) and their chocolate as well. This was my first time trying delicacies from a Mexican chocolatier (I didn't realize shops could get so specialized!), and I was impressed. I'll be back!