Toni M.
Yelp
I read in Berkeleyside Nosh that Dipped, which had closed in its previous location, was reopening in a new one on Bay Street in Emeryville. Seeing that they had both chocolate dipped strawberries and caramel apples, I was immediately interested and I drove over there today. It's in the block south of the Xfinity store, on the same side of the street. I found parking a short walk away and walked over. There was a man in front of me being helped, which gave me time to peruse the offerings. It's a small space, neat and clean.
They were out of dark chocolate dipped strawberries and it looks like they don't make caramel apples w/ dark chocolate dipping. I had read several reviews before going over and was pleased to discover that this is a local, woman owned business, the kind I like to support. The man behind the counter was very nice and helpful. I requested a caramel apple covered in milk chocolate and chopped almonds, since they don't do dark. He asked if I wanted it cut up, which seemed like a fine idea. I weakened and ordered a strawberry covered w/ white chocolate and oreo crumbs, which looked like dark chocolate. I also got a dark chocolate covered oreo and a dark chocolate covered pretzel, so I got my dark chocolate in. I'm glad Dipped is a long drive from me, that's all I have to say. I noticed in one review a complaint about the cost of the caramel apples, and I have to disagree. They're about $9 apiece. I have paid twice that and more, 15 years ago. $9 seems like a bargain to me, given the quality of the ingredients. The owner's response to that complaint was undefensive, excellent and informative.
I got home and ate the strawberry, which was juicy and heavenly. Then I ate the oreo, which was delicious. I will save the pretzel for tomorrow and will see about the apple. I probably will "have" to eat it tonight since it's been cut up. Needless to say, I will be back for more. Not often, just often enough.