Christophe Artisan Chocolatier

What a pleasant experience. Lilly was so nice and was fantastic helping me pick all the chocolates I wanted for my box. These are the best chocolates I have ever had. I am very pleased. I have never met, Mr. Christophe, and would have no right anyway to comment on his life, choices, or personal affairs. From what I have read and seen from his store, I would like him very much. These reviews are meant for his business, and it is exceptional. Thank you.

We were really cold and stopped to get coffee and hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was so delicious. The only thing that would have made it better was if they had homemade whipping cream. I’ll definitely be back with this storm coming up. Thank you.

This is the REAL best kept secret in Charleston. I've lived in NYC, and LA, and I can tell you all with absolute certainty that this is the BEST bakery I've EVER been to, the almond croissants especially.

I've been in Charleston a long time and never knew about this place until recently. Wow! Located between Meeting and King Streets on Society, the pastries, the chocolates, everything here is delicious and just as good, priced right! From the little cakes of mousse to the chocolates you will not be disappointed in the taste. No doubt this place will be responsible for ten of my pounds at some point, LOL!

Christophe on Society in Charleston is one of the best patisseries on earth! The almond croissant is a masterpiece...flaky, with perfect amounts of almond paste, powdered sugar and sliced almonds! And the fruit tarts are heavenly!

Everything is delicious. The hot chocolate is the best in Charleston. My favorite chocolate bar is the chocolate nib! So good!

The best almond croissant I’ve ever had! The workers are so sweet and helpful, me and my friends felt so welcomed. Will definitely return next time I’m in Charleston :)

The chocolate was pricey but worth it. I like the pistachio and orange chocolates so far. I will be back to try more. Sorry we ate it before I thought about posting it. It just looked so irresistible!!

Delicious savory and sweet treats served by a very friendly staff. The truffles are outstanding!

This place is a true hidden gem. They specialize in chocolates, pastries and macarons. I stopped in everyday during my visit and was always greeted with tons of warmth and recommendations. I literally had the best almond croissant of my life! The chocolates were also mind blowing! They look stunning and taste even more amazing. There are even a few unusual flavored chocolates like bleu cheese (don't knock it until you try it)!! You can also order their hot chocolate/coffee drink and won't be disappointed!! Prices run on the high end here, but as a tip, stop in during their "happy hour" which I believe is a two hour window where chocolates are buy one get one free. It's cute inside but even cuter on their back patio area which showcases a fun European style painted wall. I can't wait to return!

Christophe Artisan Chocolatier is the kind of place that makes you forget you came in "just to browse." Five minutes later you're walking out with a box of chocolates, a pastry you swore you didn't need, and probably a coffee because, why not? If Willy Wonka grew up in France, this is what his shop would look like. The chocolates are little works of art. Hand-painted, glossy, and so pretty you almost feel guilty eating them... almost. Then you take a bite and immediately remember why you're here. Rich, smooth, and the kind of flavor that makes grocery store chocolate taste like it should come with a warning label. The pastries and macarons hold their own too.. light, delicate, and the perfect excuse to pretend you're fancy for an afternoon. It's not cheap, but artisan chocolate never is and honestly, I'd rather pay a little extra for something that makes me close my eyes mid-bite than waste money on a sad candy bar from a gas station. Christophe's is part indulgence, part experience, and 100 percent worth the stop if you're in Charleston and have even the slightest sweet tooth.

I stopped her while running some errands to grab a quick snack and found some of the most amazing chocolate ever! You will not be disappointed.

Mmm! Finally a place with good donuts here! Don't even tell me that you all like bkedshop here...these are flaky, sugary, filled with a great vanilla filling which isn't overpowering. The lady working was nice and they have a cute mural and tables on the side for you to eat! Pricey but support the small guys!

Most inviting little shop tucked away off King St. we were greeted immediately by, not only by a pleasant, calming voice but by the aroma of subtle sweet notes of chocolate and pastries. Very reasonably priced for such high quality, visually pleasing delights. I was with my 9 year old granddaughter. We choose 8 special chocolates for her to share with her older sister, an individual vanilla cheesecake for my daughter an individual chocolate torte for my son in law and a variety of macrons for my self and my husband. You MUST try for yourself. You'll be back!

This is our most favorite place to indulge. So many delicately delicious French desserts. However, today we found the most yummy caramel pecan tart. Basically, the French version of pecan pie, but better. Toasted pecans with caramel sauce, topped with cream, and dark chocolate. Hopefully they'll make a larger version for the upcoming holidays.

I stopped in with my kids after passing by a few times. They have an absolutely amazing selection of baked and chocolate goods and some standout coffee. I got the chocolate-dipped orange slices and an almond croissant and a 16 oz Stella (coffee with chocolate). I loved it all! The almond croissant was not super sweet at all, more like a true almond paste than a marzipan inside, and very flaky. The oranges were great, and the Stella was a nice treat that also was not overly sweet. My kids really enjoyed their brownies and cheesecake as well. The staff was extremely friendly and I felt the prices were very fair; abut what I would spend at a Starbucks, but much higher quality! I can't wait to return! J.Ja

It seems obvious that Charleston would have a few places like this, but I can't recall having found a chocolate shop I liked. This place had a mouthwatering pastry display, and the mousse cake I got was as indulgent as it looked. The various packaged chocolate bars looked worthwhile, and they offered drinking chocolate as well. Perhaps on a cooler day I'll try that.

This is a hidden gem in downtown Charleston. I wouldn't have found it if I didn't do some research before our visit as the store is a little hard to find. I am happy we stopped by as the macaroons I got were the most delicate I've ever had. I wish I would have gotten more but at this point we've already been to several dessert shops. I was starting to get sugared out lol. I would like to take one of the classes if we come back to Charleston.

I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN. This place is decadent and yummy and even more yummy. This place offers pastries and chocolates galore. Everything is made in house and the options are not lacking. I indulged in a 72% cacao chocolate and an eclair and the other person in my party got the apple tart. Everything was delicious but we favored the chocolate over the pastries. In addition to the multitude of sweets they also offer coffee and gifts.

Adorable shop tucked away right off of King Street. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I chose an almond croissant and a small Stella (coffee & chocolate). Both were absolutely divine! The delicate layers of the croissant were perfect- flaky and crisp on the outside, and soft & airy on the inside. The almond filling was perfect and complimented the pastry. Not to be outdone, the Stella was a made-to-order coffee drink, one that was worth the wait for it to be curated! The chocolate added to this drink was rich and not too sweet- a perfect drink that I enjoyed hot, but you can also order iced. I will definitely remember this shop for gifts- an assortment of artisan chocolates would be a unique gift from Charleston!

Looking for something sweet and found the chocolate shop. Off the beaten path, small carry-out shop, but completely worth the trip for craft high-end individual-sized desserts! Definitely going back! Macarons, croissants, chocolate truffles! So good.

Great chocolate. Very creative creations. Coffee was good. Had some tarts that blew me away. A must try.

If there's one thing I could never get enough of, it's donuts. Particularly this one! You might think this place is only for chocolates, but don't sit out on the pastries! The French donuts from here came highly rated from a friend and when I traveled to Charleston, it became one of my must-haves. They make extremely small batches so be prepared to be there early or you may or get one! I had to come back more than one day before I finally scored one. There was a lot of built up anticipation for it to deliver, and it did. This babe was phenomenal. Cinnamon sugar on the outside, ooey gooey icing on top, and some otherworldly deliciousness piped in throughout on the inside made this by far the best donut I found in Charleston. Covid protocols are in place so only one customer/group is allowed in the store at a time. Service staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient so the line moves quickly.

We've stopped in on our three visits to Charleston over the years. We found it by luck the first time and have made a point to come back every time after. The baked goods are amazing. We've enjoyed many chocolate croissants, the French 'donuts,' caneles and even the chocolate. Get there early because things sell out quickly.

One of my favorite places in Charleston. I have purchased so many macarons and croissants from here over the years and they have been amazing every time! I will always recommend everyone I know to come here

These chocolates melt right off in your mouth, you can tell they are quality chocolates! The flavors are also very strong and distinct-- my favorite was the one with praline. Not only that, the chocolates look beautiful and they have a huge selection of unique flavors to choose from. Such a cute little shop, definitely check it out if you are in charleston!

I'd been to Christophe's many times when I lived in Charleston and knew even then that it was a little bit pricy. Sometimes I just needed a fancy chocolate or macaron so I knew what to expect and splurged and loved every bite! My most recent visit on my vacation last summer (August/September 2022) included us stopping in and hoping for a place to pee and sit down and enjoy our snack while exploring downtown on foot. Unfortunately they have most of the shop closed off due to covid (seriously...) even though most of charleston is open and they used to have some nice outdoor seating! They obviously have their reasons and it's their business, but unless they open up more indoor/outdoor seating and commodities (bathroom), I am unlikely to return. The prices are too high for me not to be able to sit and enjoy what I bought. Used to be a nice place so I hope they'll move on from the pandemic days and get back into the hospitality business. Edit: a quick glance through more recent reviews suggests they maybe have opened up seating again. I sure hope that's true!

Although I love their artisan chocolates and cakes, it's sad that their service to customer was not as same as I expected. Hope the girl asked me how many chocolates to take and how would pack the chocolates before taking off the original pocket wraps from individual chocolates and putting these 9 assorted chocolates linto one tiny paper bag. I had to request put these chocolates to be separated by individual pocket not to mixed up and become sticky between chocolates. Despite I tild her chocolates for myself, hope this artisan chocolates are still packed nicely somehow, at least carefully with wraps in an organized way, not in randomly sticky together. While she was repackaging, already chocolates were crumbled and sticky togehter between truffles.

If you go to the same place twice in 4 hours, it probably says something. I saw their sign (bright orange) while walking down King, and made a quick detour. The display case left me drooling and I settled on a canele a a pear tart. All good intentions of sharing when I got back to the hotel. Well - I didn't share. My pastries didn't make it back to the hotel room. I took my husband back a couple of hours later and got him a strawberry Linzer Cookie and the Stella - so good. Just a hint of sweet in my mocha, and not at all cloying like other places. They were sold out of the tarts, so I'll have to go back in the morning for more. French chocolate cafe. Go there now

Tatse .. Decent not "great" Heard.. "We don't allow pets"... put a sign up as most places allow them French? Ehhh kind of.. Much better French bakery closer to French quarter which I won't name

I love the chocolates here! It's definitely an art to make these chocolates. I haven't found a truffle I don't like. The flavors come out so well and taste amazing. Service every time I go in is pretty decent and it loooks pretty clean.

We went to this shop while it was pouring rain. I showed some serious self restraint and ordered my family 2 chocolate croissants, one french doughnut, 1 drinking chocolate for my kids, and a French press coffee for my husband. The chocolate croissants were tasty enough but, since it was late afternoon, probably would have been better in the morning. The drinking chocolate is the best I've had. Usually, it's so thick it's hard to drink. This version has all the flavor but goes down easily. The doughnut is amazing. I've had the original cronut in NYC at my favorite bakery in the world and preferred this version. I don't know what they're doing to that vanilla custard inside, but it is truly delicious. Friendly Staff and a nice storefront. Had I been in Charleston longer I'd have gone back to try more things because I'm sure they're all worth the calories.

This place is such a gem. We are so lucky to have an establishment like this and owners who really take pride in their products. From delicious treats to impressive gifts, they have it all. You will get fat but you will be happy and that's what really matters.

WOW!!! HOW HORRIBLE!!!! My boss tried to place an order of chocolates... they said they didnt ship and that we needed to have someone pick up from them... So we did as they asked... created the shipping, scheduled a pick up twice!!! and emailed the label that Erin told us to email. Then JOY SOOOO RUDELY didnt let me even ask a question.. didnt even stop talking long enough to hear we did exactly as we were told and hung up on me then stopped answering my call. Why would you enploy someone like JOY who cant even talk to a customer long enough to actually hear them or just pass the phone on the some one that actually knew what was going on! I would NEVER EVER do business with a company that ran business this way! Who cares if the food is any good when you are treated that badly !!!

A best kept secret of Charleston! Right off king, I wandered in here one day and found the most adorable chocolate shop. I ordered a Stella (coffee and chocolate) and it was better than any mocha you have ever ordered, made with their homemade chocolate! This French donut has stolen the show, but nothing here disappoints. Great friendly staff. Know you must still have a mask, but respect their wishes as a business and get yourself a Stella ASAP!!!!

Indulging in sweet treats has been an awesome way to kick off the summer. Growing up downtown, I'm no stranger to shops on King street. But this was a sweet surprise! Let's start with the small but mighty Pear Tartlet, a sweet indulgence with amazing depth of flavor. From there we sampled the Monkey Bread. This was essentially a how-to on bread baking because it was everything you could desire from bread. An ooey-gooey, layered, and soft pull-apart masterpiece. We ended our journey with hazelnut and cappuccino truffles paired with coffee éclairs. Smooth, creamy, and crunchy powerhouses from the French artisan baker!

I had to spend a couple of hours at the Apple store (right around the corner on King Street). In between tasks, I had to go feed the beast (aka, put more money in the parking meter) and get a snack (because I'd already missed lunch). Wandering a bit, I spied a sign that said "French Chocolate ___" - there was another word, perhaps cafe? or maybe the idea of a chocolate cafe just overwhelmed me in my state of hunger. Nevertheless, I made a bee-line for the door. I was surprised to discover the counter included the gazillion flavors of macaroons from Christophe. Just last week, someone had gifted me my first ever Christophe macaroons--lavendar, caramel, raspberry. That probably needs its very own review. So here I am in my hungry state and want a little sumpin-sumpin. The place is tiny out front, but there's both an upstairs seating area and a patio. The glass case is just stacked with confections. The friendly counter attendant and a guest offered advice and I ordered an apple tart and a coffee-chocolate drink. The tart was tasty, and the coffee might have been awesome, but it was lukewarm. Oh, well. I guess that means I need to come back and try again.

As we walked on King Street and were passing Society, we came upon this little sign promising French Press coffee and pastries. On a whim, my wife and I checked it out. Excellent! The service was super-friendly, the coffee great, and the macarons delicious! My wife loved the matcha tea with almond milk and agave to sweeten. And their French Donuts- spectacular! We stopped there every day for our last 4 days at the Ryder once we found Christophe's. If we lived here we would be regulars. So, yes, the sign worked and we are glad it was there. Check it out!!

The most delectable, melt in your mouth chocolates we've found since we moved here! What an amazing discovery! The pastries here are exactly like those in Europe, and are better than any others we've found anywhere in the greater Charleston area! Flakey croissants, amazing fillings. The fruit tarts are also spectacular. The hazelnut opera cake also far exceeds any other we've tried locally! They have a great variety of pate de fruit here, as well. We have yet to try everything, but we can't wait to return.

I had the best mixed berry tart that I've ever had in my life. This will definitely be my go to Restaurant for pastries when I am visiting in Charleston. And I wish I had the picture to post, but when I took a bite out of the pastry, I only meant to have a small piece and save the rest for later, but I ended up eating the whole thing before I was able to snap a shot. Next time, though!

Place has great chocolates - it was part of a food tour and should be a must stop if you are touring downtown Charleston. The chocolate was so smooth and decadent and the macaron cookie we had was so flavorful as well. 5 stars.

Chocolate perfection is offered at #ChristopheChaocolatier. We found this place on a food tour hosted by Lyndsye with #BulldogTours! We bought iced coffee, a nine piece chocolate sampler with truffles and three baguettes. All fine fine treats.

Christophe is originally from France and he can do no wrong. As a further testament to his dedication to the art of pastry- the man is up and baking at 3am every morning to prep for the upcoming day. If that's not love please tell me what is! His staff are genuine, helpful, and love what they do too. Going here is a quick hop on a private jet to Paris and back :) Everything tastes like perfection and love there-- go for the Caneles (if I haven't already bought them all for the day :) --they know us-- a pesto Brie and chicken on baguette Sammich, any of their rotating flavored cheesecakes, a whole baguette, and their almond crossaints. It might just make your day!! I go nowhere else for French pastry.

Best spot for a high quality sweet authentic French treat! The hazelnut buche is a must have, I still dream about it. Try their stuffed chocolates, they melt in your mouth and the flavors are incredibly good, I did: lavender (blew my mind), gianduja hazelnut, praliné, sea salt caramel, peanut butter milk. All amazing! Try the cannelé (southwest France specialty), it is just delicious.

Their French press cold brew coffee was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend. And their hand painted truffles were beautiful and delicious.

I'm so excited I finally found a LEGIT croissant patisserie downtown! The croissant was perfect and I kind that they make the French press coffee fresh right there. It's also perfect for some Christmas shopping - I got a couple of the chocolate bars that are wrapped in this really pretty art picture of Charleston! They had a lot of great options for gift giving.

My friend who's from Charleston had told me about this place a hundred times before I came to visit Charleston. According to her (and I am pretty sure she's right), she used to have a French friend who works here and the chocolatier/ owner is also a French guy. Pros: - love love love their macarons! Some of the best macarons I've ever eaten. Their flavors are very delightful and unique. The texture is just perfect: crispy outside, soft inside. These little macarons brighten my day. - pear tart is very good too. Might be a little bit too sweet for me but my friends love it. - right downtown Charleston Cons: - they have sitting/ hanging out area upstairs. However, there is not enough light and space so everyone is squeezed in a small, dull area. Overall, it's a good place to stop by and pick up some of the sweets to treat yourself #selflove I wish I could go back to get more macarons and try their chocolates. Totally recommend this place!

If my review was solely based on how adorable the shop is, I would've given it a 4. The shop is small. It's right off King Street but it can be easily missed if you didn't know it was there. The upstairs seating is small. There's a few tables and chairs. There's also a small outdoor patio. I stopped in to grab some macaroons. They offer over 10 flavors. I got one vanilla and one lavender. They were ok. I've had better elsewhere. I think they are kinda small for $2. I didn't try anything else.

They have almost perfect macarons that are appropriately sized, fluffy, and moist with a light taste. My favorite was the chocolate macaron. They weren't all the same size and one macaron had a big air pocket. My boyfriend had the iced coffee, which he really enjoyed. I had a few sips and thought it had a smooth taste. Service was emotionless. It was weird to see how friendly the employees were to the people in front of us and then switch to a reserved attitude to me and my boyfriend.

I popped in for a quick breakfast bite on a Sunday and was greeted promptly by a few people. I had no idea what to choose from! My eyes were darting across the case with all of the colors, large pastries and pretty chocolates. I finally decided on a chocolate almond croissant. It was so fluffy and delicious! I could have ate 5 more! The coffee was pretty tasty too. There were chocolates on display for purchasing however, I didn't notice any tables to sit at. Overall, I highly recommend stopping in for a coffee, chocolate, macaroon or large French pastry. Everything looked absolutely delicious. It's conveniently located right off of King Street.

This place is aaaaammmaaaazzing!!! Whatever you want to call your list (itinerary, top 10 list, bucket list, etc.), be sure you put this place on there because this is probably one of the best pastry/dessert shops I have ever been to. Everything was so expertly made and so beautiful that you almost don't want to cut into them. When I say everything was delicious, I truly mean that EVERYTHING was delicious. There was not one bad item that I tried. Each and every pastry had their own unique character and taste. The most surprising aspect is how the pastries can be sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet. Some places you go to, you almost gag at how overly sweet everything is. Maybe too much glaze was used on the outside. Or maybe too much sugar was used in the baking process. But not here. All the pastries that I tried were very balanced between sweet, sour, etc. I really had such a harmonious experience eating here. If I had more time, I probably would have tried every pastry in the display case. But that just means I have to go back the next time I'm in Charleston. Fantastic place! :)

The Opera cake is sinful. Food is always at the top.of french conversation.La presentation est magnifique. Cest delicieux. If you have never had the sophicasted Opera cake ? This is the place ...theres a layer of mousse., creme, and sponge cake giving you a taste of the entire cake in one bite!!!!

An adorable intimate dessert destination. The only thing it's missing is alcohol. We ordered a variety of macaroons (our favorites were the chocolate hazelnut, lemon, and raspberry) and ate them in their upstairs dining area, which was charming and romantic. The setup is unique, like a lot of other restaurants in the area, it used to be a house. If you have a sweet tooth, treat yourself to this spot- the desserts are works of art!

One of our favorite stops on our trip! We would have loved to have sampled one of everything on the menu! The French press coffee is made to order and perfect. The staff was friendly and helpful in answering all of our questions about the items. We will definitely return on our next trip!

This is an adorable little place and I need to go back and check it out again. I didn't love the little thing that we got and shared (I can't remember what it was now either...sorry), but I have a feeling that was way more about preference than anything else. The truffles and such looked amazing. This is definitely a place worth stopping in. You'll feel like you're in a little shop in Paris. Really, so cute. The staff was also kind and helpful!

Delicious french macarons. Just happened on to the West Ashley location. I will continue to stop in. Very pleased.

Visited a year later and it's still a 5 star place! Especially good is their plan croissant. I have tried croissants from the cafe framboise, la patisserie, and Butcher and bee, but Christopge makes the most fragrant croissant with buttery flavor and perfect texture. I so wish they had espresso drinks..but it's a small shop, so probably too complicated. Anyways I'll always go back to this store whenever I'm in Charleston and get my gift shopping done! Plus the people who work here are really kind, pleasant, and helpful !