Gem Chocolates

So glad new owners (Mimi & partner) are keeping Jim’s quality chocolates and introducing new tropical flavours like ube and pandan- it truly is a gem in Kerrisdale! Thanks for the great service Nana and Colin!

Definitely a gem of a chocolate shop 😉 The staff here are really friendly and helpful. I bought my grandmother a box of chocolates for Christmas with all the alcoholic flavours and she loved it, especially the Grand Marnier one! My favourite is the lavender heart shaped chocolate! Will definitely be back next time I have guests over or need to get a quick gift for someone 💎

I don’t even love chocolate and this place will make you fall in love with artisan, handcrafted, delicate and amazing chocolates with creative flavours. This is high quality and incredible. A totally different experience than Purdy’s and worth it. My fave is the fig and ganache! And a dairy free mango sorbetto for me too. Highly recommend!

Walked in right at closing and didn’t realize until after I left. The girls were so sweet, didn’t rush me at all. Ice-cream was perfect!

I occasionally have this chocolate fever and just need to have something very chocolaty and decent. This is THE best Chocolate gelato I’ve ever had!

I bought a box of 12 chocolates for $34.65. One chocolate had mold in it (see picture). Not bloom, actual mold! How old were these chocolates? Other than that, they do look nice, but they taste average. More than half of them were caramel-filled, which is fine, but I would not recommend Gems Chocolate to cocoa lovers. Overall, very disappointing for that price. I would have given it 2.5 or 3 stars if it was not for the mold.

Delicious. Love the chocolate almonds and tried an assortment of chocolates. All nicely made, flavourful and not overly sweet

I googled for best chocolates in Vancouver and gem chocolates was one of the one coming up in a lot of lists so I decided to give it a go and bring back chocolates as a gift. I ended up not only buing gift but a big box for ourselves. We tasted a few so far and all amazing. Chocolates are also pretty. The owner was also nice.

I popped in to pick up some treats today and met Glenn. What a fun person to talk to about chocolate. I ended up with a variety of goodies along with a scoop of their Sour Cherry Gelato. It was phenomenal. This is chocolate art at the next level. Aside from being beautiful, they also use natural and organic, fair trade-certified chocolate as well as couverture made with some single country of origin cacao, such as Dominican Republic, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Tanzania. If you are a chocolate connoisseur, this place will make you very happy! Hand-made, high quality chocolate is the way to go.

used to love this place when the original owner ran it. new owners and it looks a mess inside. what does the back look like where they make the chocolate? i can't support a business that is cluttered or ugly when the aesthetic is part of a luxury choc experience. Go elsewhere.

Good chocolates with interesting flavour combinations. The fillings are silky smooth and delicious. Eye-catching designs and good service.

First off, I would never call myself a fan of chocolates even though I worked by Purdy's before; you don't have to love what you sell. But anyways, I was in the area for a dinner and decided to drop by really quickly with the family since my mom had some chocolates from this place earlier in the week and had been raving about it nonstop. (My mom does not eat sweets at all, period. No ice cream, no candy; my mom dislikes them all). So after hearing her talk about this place's chocolates, naturally we had to drop by and check it out for ourselves. It's a small shop but they have a good variety of chocolate pieces in the case and the designs are out of this world. Each flavour has it's own unique flavour and design! They don't do samplers so I bought a piece and tried it on the spot. The Matcha chocolate piece even has a green tea ganache center. The piece was very well balanced between the chocolate and green tea ratio that you can still taste both distinct flavours. I shared the piece with my aunt (who loves chocolates and green tea) and she got a couple of pieces to-go as well. A lot of their chocolates have won awards in all sorts of competitions over the years so would say it's a place to check out if you like chocolate or are in need of a gift for someone. Overall, pretty surprised at how good the chocolate piece I had was not only in terms of flavour but the designs and details that they put into each piece is amazing.

Gem Chocolate is located on 41st Ave at Kerrisdale area. It's real gem! They got 4th consecutive year award for The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America 2015 again! Congratulations to GEM! I really like French designed chocolate and handmade natural ingredients chocolate! If you like the Lavender chocolate, I would say they make the best lavender chocolate in town! I bought a small box of chocolate, Dots D'orange, Irish, Lavender Love and Dark Chocolate! They're all delicious! Besides handcrafted chocolate, the fair trade organic chocolate bar is an option too! Matcha Black Sesame chocolate bar - It's very creamy and sweet. Sea salt - It's mediocre. French lavender -It's smooth with light lavender flavour. However, the staff/owner need to be more friendly!

A tiny store that has some quality artisan chocolates. A lot of flavours are award winners. They also have chocolate bars and gelato.

Hot chocolate festival is back again! GEM serves up a different hot chocolate each week till the end of festival. The week I went they were serving hot chocolate that's made with the world's rarest cacao: Fortunato No. 4. They also sell these by the bars. Not sure if they are limited in stock though. I did get a piece along with my hot chocolate. The lady told I wouldn't taste any bitterness in this chocolate and bitterness was not found. It was very enjoyable as it did not leave a dryness in your mouth. The hot chocolate itself was not too sweet but it was too rich for me. It was a very small cup for $7 but I really wish I had someone to share this with.

OMG....what can I say....just tried Gem chocolates for the first time....insanely delicious! Each and everyone, the flavours were perfect. I will definitely be making this store my go to! Congratulations just fantastic!

The name of this place is right on point. Each peace is indeed like a chocolate gem. Unique flavors, really nice appearance. Flavors are updated regularly. Also Glenn is extremely friendly person. He is very passionate about chocolate and can tell you a lot about it. Packaging is also nice. I'd say that Glenn's creations are worth every penny. If you are in Vancouver - do stop by and get some.

I tried this for the first time a few days ago. The taste and texture of their gelato was amazing and I'll be coming back. I was expecting higher price for a so-so experience but was delightfully surprised. Also liked the fact that no tip was demanded upon payment. This is a trend I'd like to see expand to other stores where you're not waited on by staff.

- Decadent chocolates that are like flavorful little gems (so shiny and beautiful designs) - Not a cafe setting, but there are about 5 seats and drinks available - Lost and Found Bar is so heavenly!

Very nice designs and flavours, creatively put together. Would've been 5 stars if not for the expensive price of these little...gems.

OH MY GOD! you need to come try Glenn's Blueberry Milk Chocolate Ganache & Caramel Sea Salt chocolate. the price is affordable if you are looking for premium/ high end chocolates. I would definitely suggest to everyone to come here over Thomas Haas as you get to speak with the chocolatier personally. At GEM's, there's a wide selection from Gelato, Coffees & Teas, milk,white & dark chocolate and also chocolate covered nuts. Advice: even if you don't live in Vancouver, Glenn also does shipping, both nationally and internationally.

You will, undoubtedly, be "Blown Away" with the high quality of the meticulously selected ingredients, and the mastery of the award-winning GEM Chocolatiers. As always, a truly regal treat! MW

I was very lucky to meet Glenn, the chocolatier and he shared his passion for making chocolate and his business. I instantly fell in love with his masterpieces as I had a small bite. Next time you visit the store, ask him about his story. It's quite unique and inspiring like his organic artisan chocolates.

This is my favourite chocoletier in Vancouver. I've been trying to find good chocolates in Vancouver for quite some time now and this is it. All their chocolates are made in house by the chef who you will see in store. I love that their chocolates are all sugar free, without preservatives, organic and fair trade. What more could you ask for as a Vancouverite? I order the chocolates to go in a bag and pick flavours that interest me. They all taste amazing but here are some of my favourites: - Matcha - Maple and Caramel - Jasmine - Basil and lemon - Blueberry - Earl grey The prices do add up from $1.69-$1.75 a piece so I usually can't afford too many... But I do splurge here once in a while just to show my support! Keep up the good work Gem Chocolates and please don't ever leave Kerrisdale!

Their chocolates have good quality in taste and design, but the staff put the pieces of chocolates together with the brochure inside the small plastic bag in which they touch each other. Even though the staff was friendly and she tied the plastic bag nicely with a ribbon, the chocolates and the brochure should kept separate due to hygiene reason and due to the pure quality of chocolates. They should have known this in regards to the price that they charge. This factor makes me hesitate to return.

Driving through Kerrisdale on the way to a meeting, my co-meeter (a new word I've just invented) and I dropped into Gem Chocolates on a whim for a quick pick-me-up hot beverage. "CHOCOLATE! WHAT'S THAT PLACE!" I shouted, as the storefront caught my eye from the window of the vehicle. They advertise themselves as offering handmade, artisan chocolates made from organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified Belgian chocolate blended with natural ingredients, with new and seasonal offerings regularly added. The chocolates on display were stunning, and they also offer gelato. They serve a range of Mighty Leaf teas as well as espresso-based coffee beverages. I'm didn't inquire as to what beans they use since I was grabbing a tea, but the coffee was proclaimed to be satisfactory. Service was not outstanding; granted, it was the end of the day and I was pretty tired and awkward myself. As for ambiance, there's a couple of stools available at the shop, but it's not really a place you'd want to stay and make yourself comfortable. Their chocolates are available in a wide variety of flavours, and I selected two to sample, the Praline and the Berry Blue, which is described as "a rooibos blueberry tea infusion in milk chocolate ganache". Of the two, I preferred the Berry Blue, and I'm tempted to say (from my extremely limited sampling) that the more exotic flavours are probably better bets here, since the unit cost is higher than one is probably used to paying for chocolates and the "ordinary" flavours, like Praline, are not really mind-blowing. The texture of the chocolates was not as smooth as other chocolates I've sampled, most recently the ones from Beta 5. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to pick up chocolates from here, but it's nice to know that I have options when it comes to artfully decorated and imaginatively flavoured chocolate delights. Prices are high, then again, it's probably worth it for the occasional gift for that special someone in your life, because nothing says "you're awesome" quite like "I just spent $20 on a small box of beautiful edible art pieces for you to devour" (protip: my special someone is myself).

I was today at the artisan "chocolate wonderland" to savor yet again some succulent beauties. The nice lady who made my coffee was highly knowledgeable and made an amazing cup of coffee. Everything here seems to be made from the heart. Merci mille fois.

Very bright with whites and blues. Organized and welcoming artisan chocolates. Such great combination of flavors with nice decorations. This isn't your cheap chocolate place but totally worth it for that special someone. Great customer service.

The friendly and knowledge owner recommended several flavors from his treasure chest of sweet treats. I chose the caramel cream, basil, and blueberry ones. Each was exquisite. These chocolate gems are $1.75 a pop, but that seems to be standard fare these days for such luxury goods. If you're looking for something way better than Purdy's...

I LOVE GEM CHOCOLATES!!!!! The flavours of the chocolates are amazing. I have never been a fan of dark chocolate before but now I am!! The best chocolates ever!!

Gem Chocloates were labelled top ten in Vancouver by the Vancouver Sun during its Easter edition. Well done, you were right. Each chocolate is made with such care and attention to detail. Every flavour is delicious, subtle, perfectly balanced and simply lovely. Nothing shocks the taste buds only delights them. Although every flavour is wonderful, the perfectly made caramel, the lemon and passionfruit are my personal favourites. These fantastic "Gems" are a perfect gift and I do not purchase any other now that I have tasted the very best!

The chocolates here are so rich and delicious, I absolutely love them!! I tried the Mango-YaYa, Marble Crunch, and Frost, and they were all very good. All the chocolates are so beautifully decorated, and the shop it self is really nice as well. I also had some gelato, and it was very smooth and creamy. Service here is great, the man that was serving me was very friendly and was very knowledgable about his products, you can tell that he is passionate about what he does. Next time, I will try more chocolates and perhaps, try their coffee and hot chocolate. Recommended!!

I stumbled on this little gem of a chocolate shop and picked out 10 different chocolates for my dinner guests. The flavor combinations were wonderfully innovative and delicious. The packaging and artistry are beautiful. All my guests raved about these exquisite delightful treats. The chocolatier/owner was helpful, informative and far to modest for the brilliant products he creates. I find it hard to believe he does not have a culinary or artistic background as he claimed.

These chocolates are amazing! They are like delicious little works of art. We ordered some, loved them, and have now ordered from Gem Chocolates bunches of times for friends and family. We like the 20-piece collection, because it's a little bit of everything. Also, their packaging is gorgeous!

Glenn, the owner and chocolatier, is available, super friendly, and will direct you to one or more of his delectable creations if you describe to him what you like! I gravitate to the Salted Caramels and a Dark Chocolate with Chili that are always yummy...Gem Chocolates will definitely have something to satisfy you, or they make great gifts for friends, party favours, etc. If you are in Vancouver, definitely go check them out...if you aren't, they ship everywhere, so order a bunch online!

These chocolates are indeed gems - rare delicious jewels. Very unique - I have received them as special gifts on more than one occasion.

Gem Chocolates is by far the best chocolate shop in Vancouver. Each piece is a miniature work of art, all unique, and all delicious. I should know - I've pretty much tried them all! The owner/chocolate artist is always welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend this shop. Excellent gelato as well.

I tried these chocolates at a house party recently and found them to be divine. In fact, I couldn't stop eating them! These chocolates come in a unique range of flavors that I haven't tried anywhere else. I hope the proprietor is able to open a shop somewhere in Vancouver someday so I can try them again.

My mouth started to salivate when the box arrived...the packaging of the chocolates is sexy and chic. Inside I found an assortment of chocolates which offered unique blends (Lavender, Mango/Pomegranate, Rooibos Blueberry, Citrus)....not, satisifed, I had to go back and try more...GEM chocolates affords the chocolate lover an exquisite array of flavors that will dance across your palate...you will not be disappointed!

These chocolates are truly as good as it gets. Aptly named, they are delightful gems of delicate flavours beautifully infused to create exquisite works of art. Each hand crafted morsel remains true to the flavour of origin, but combined with the richness of organic dark chocolate. The conquistadores is my favourite. GEM has been turning heads since inception and its no wonder. Gem chocolates are a favourite of the true chocolate connoisseur.

I have been the recipient and have purchased GEM Chocolates for my friends. The unique flavors, colors and the organic chocolate itself are above and beyond any chocolate I have purchased in the past. In addition, GEM Chocolates has one of the best presentations in their packaging design. This company is up and coming. There is no doubt that the name will continue to be known and the quality of its product as one of the best in the chocolate industry.

I love Gem chocolates. Each one is a perfect treasure and is almost too beautiful to eat (emphasis on "almost"!). My favourite is the Dulce de G (dulce de leche) which is indescribably delicious. Gem Chocolates are without compare -- definitely my first choice for high quality, artisan chocolates!

These little gems are so beautiful, I feel bad when I eat one -- but only for a minute, because they are beyond fantastic. They are a perfect gift for the chocolate lover in your life, or yourself.

As delicious as they are beautiful, these chocolates are fantastic! Perfect as a gift...for a friend or for yourself! What a treat!