Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market

If you love good chocolate and coffee, head over to this amazing place. They make their own chocolate - and, trust me, their mocha lattes are a sublime delight. Yum! I am hooked. Drove by it a few weeks, was intrigued - now I am addicted. Friendly staff, plenty of seating, some yummy treats and chocolate gifts, too. Love!!!

The service here has been great every time we've stopped here, and the chocolate and deserts are top notch. We love that they have a rotating vegan ice cream (which has always been tasty, with good consistency), and tasty vegan deserts, too. They really do a good job on all their desserts. I highly recommend the fro cho (frozen hot chocolate). The outdoor seating is nice, too!

Good experience all round, will definitely be coming back. Excellent chocolate can be found here at very reasonable prices for the quality. Bon bons are excellent; would highly recommend. A nice seating area can be found in the back. Plenty of prepackaged goods can be bought from more of their chocolate to sea salt produced in Oregon. Well worth a visit if you like chocolate.

Lovely staff and service in an unexpected location, and I greatly enjoyed the matcha and pastry. However, I was not a fan of the bonbons. Tiny and beautiful and also very costly, they tasted novel but the caramel was oddly runny and it threw me. Overall I didn’t think the unique flavor profiles could compensate for chocolate that was a touch chalky and bitter. Just not to my personal liking. But it’s a great environment to get coffee and read a book. The little market is adorable and I wish there was more!

Ft. Lowell and Dodge the people were nice we were sitting outside waiting for a while and finally I went inside to see if it was ready and they hadn't even started it yet. we ordered a very expensive chocolate malt. never had such a bad malt. don't know what type of ice-cream, maybe it had malt. we felt sick after and didn't even finish. You can get a better, cheaper malt in the food court at Tucson Mall (all american burger place) Don't need to see what the coffee is like. specialty packaged items....tuna $9, I don't think so

The best hot chocolate ever. Try the Sonoran hot chocolate! This place is for real chocolate lovers or purists who appreciate a high-quality product and local business. The best crafted truffles, house made fruit pops, house made fudge pops, and top-notch vanilla and chocolate ice cream. There is a small specialty foods section for unique shelf stable items, too. There is a small sitting area and bathrooms inside. They also have espresso coffee drinks and a frozen coffee, and a frozen chocolate beverage.

It was a gem finding this cute and adorable chocolate cafe shop! Gemma & the entire staff were amazing. I’d recommend getting the hot coco with their house made marshmallows because it was superb. Not to mention their baked goods.

So happy I finally got to come to this place. It was saved in my phone for almost a year! I got an Iced Matcha Latte and my mom got a hot Dirty Chai. Both drinks were very good! We also tried the Panna Cotta and Ginger Icecream! Everything hit the spot and though it was a little pricey we will definitely be coming back again!

Update: Monsoon has done a great job of offering a large selection of gluten-free treats...cacao nib coffee cake, single source brownie, almond cookie, pot de creme...just to name a few. My family appreciates this! If you love chocolate, you cannot go wrong at Monsoon! It's a regular stop for us year-round. Support local.

Monsoon Chocolate's cafe is as whimsical and beautiful as their chocolate! I've been a long time fan of Monsoon, purchasing their chocolate from their original location and at farmer's markets for years, but recently (finally!) went to their cafe in midtown. What a treat for all the senses! The decor is bright, colorful, and playful, it smells of fragrant coffee, pastries, and sugar, and OF COURSE the food and drink are divine. You can't go wrong here: the bon bons are superb, the ice cream is excellent, and the coconut macaroons are to die for. Monsoon Chocolate is my not-so-secret go-to gift for foodies, and stopping by this location for an indulgent bite is definitely a gift to yourself!

We were on a search for ice cream (surprisingly challenging in Tucson) and were so glad to stumble into Monsoon Chocolate. What a gem! Great service. Super high quality ingredients. The ice cream sandwich with cardamom white chocolate orange ice cream was my husband's "best ice cream sandwich ever." Would be a fantastic place to pick up a unique gift of fancy chocolates. The presentation is reminiscent of Vosges. Beautiful!

Popped in for something sweet after a big Mother's Day brunch and this place is super cute! The little clouds on the ceiling are adorable (see of you can find the lightning clouds - nice touch)! We sampled a four pack of bon bons and they were very well made and the perfect blend of flavors. They had a pretty large selection but we settled on: Almond Apricot Caramel, Mesquite White Chocolate, Blackberry Pate de Fruit, and Pomegranate Hibiscus Caramel were each equally rich and yummy. We also tried a cappuccino and an iced Choco Horchata, I feel like the Horchata could have been a little richer but otherwise was pretty good. The staff was efficient and the place was tidy, indoor/outdoor cafe seating with a small market along the outer walls. Decent little coffee shop and bon bon counter - will be back.

I felt completely surprised about the discovery of Monsoon Chocolate Cafe that offers more in house seating, full menu and even a mini shop. Yes, classic bon bons available here too. It's easily become a top visited place of mine! I love the menu and offerings, the space has a large window 'wall' with an view of the stunning Mount Lemmon. Inside and outside seating available. Parking is a share lot of the plaza, bathrooms are tidy and available to customers, shop offers unique and local goods, plenty of chocolate and fun clouds with some that have 'lightning' (look up) Hope you enjoy!

I've never tried a miso brownie before and omg... it's so yummy. It's rich and chocolaty - next time I would ask to have it warmed up. I also ordered an iced matcha latte w soy milk and it was sooo good I downed it as soon as I got it. Service is friendly, cool and approachable. Not overly enthusiastic like Trader Joe's scale but calmly welcoming. If that makes sense. Such a lovely treat and cute place! Will have to come back again to try the chocolates.

The most delicious chocolate drinks ever. The cookies we had were very good, but a little overpriced. The workers were so helpful and gave us tastes to see what we liked. The restaurant has an uptown, industrial feel. Lots of great local foods available along with a variety of specialty foods. GO for the drinks.

Solo whim stop #2. Chocolate heaven! Those chocolates look like gems and the flavor selection is out of this world. Servers were top notch (worth emulating- paging other service oriented businesses) and the ambiance was perfect for people from ALL walks of life (uh, not sure if wheelchair accessible). 5 stars. Worth it. More power and stay true to yourselves!

Love love love their chocolate and live the new shop. The location is great and the fact that they have all these fun new items i there store is awesome. We got some peppermint bark and Chai Lattes both were good. I need a choco taco and will be back t for that soon.

This is such a neat spot. They have bonbon chocolates (works of art), ice cream, baked goods, and coffee. You order at the front counter, and they have a swanky seating area in the back with tables. Monsoon's bonbons are famous; google them! 14 international chocolate awards! I've bought variety boxes and had tasting sessions with friends and family. We get a sharp knife and cut them in fourths. My bonbon palate may not be sophisticated enough for some of the flavors, but I always enjoy trying different flavors. Definitely a culinary experience. The back seating area with tables also has a small market area with carefully curated foods that are great for gifting. I noticed local in addition to international food goods. I wish the seating area had cozy touches, like fluffy chairs or couches. It's a very nice place to meet up with a friend for a visit or pop in some earbuds, study and get some work done.

First time at the new cafe/market shop! Very impressed, beautiful space, good location, lots of product beautifully displayed. Picked out a custom box for a birthday gift. Beautifully wrapped and the chocolate's themselves are exquisite! Like little works of art almost too pretty to eat! Also friendly service;)

Monsoon Chocolate Cafe's commitment to crafting small-batch chocolates with cacao from around the world is truly impressive. The variety of uniquely flavored bon bons and the option to create your own artisan chocolate box is a delightful experience. However, I must caution that this quality comes at a steep price; an 8-piece box costing around $30 is not for the budget-conscious. Despite the cost, they shine in their transparency and sourcing, ensuring quality throughout. During my visit, I indulged in an 8-piece box, a delicious cacao-infused mocha, and a raspberry chocolate tart. The taste of everything was divine. While Monsoon Chocolate Cafe might be a bit heavy on the wallet, the quality and flavors they offer are worth savoring. While staff were friendly, I do wish they offered more explanations and recommendations for a newcomer, but it seems like it was pretty difficult to make a bad choice here either way. There is plenty of seating and big windows to look out. There's also a little artisan shop area in the back of products aside from their chocolate which has an interesting selection.

We had an amazing first visit to the Monsoon Chocolate Cafe last weekend. The employees working there were so warm and welcoming. Between our group, we tried the flourless chocolate cake, a chocolate pot de crème, and some of their delicious bon bons. Everything we had was delicious.

This place is super cute!! Love the vibes. It's a great place to do work, meet up with friends or family to have a cafecito. They also serve ice cream / fudge which is super unique. The staff is super friendly

The chocolate and the shop are great, it's the prices that are ridiculous. I'm not sure the chocolate is that much better to charge those exorbitant prices

The chocolates were pretty good, but when it's $3.88 for one (already expensive) and $15.88 for a set of four, it's literally cheaper to buy four individual chocolates ($15.50) than a set of four. It doesn't make any sense. Shouldn't buying four vs one be a deal? The drinks were good too, but I just felt a bit price gauged at this place.

Local chocolatier' with stellar desserts and confections. The cafe and store space on Lowell is great for working or spending time with friends..,or even pick up a few staples for the kitchen. Today I had the chocolate of the day ice cream and picked up a bag of chocolate covered ginger. Not a fan of ginger? Try it- it will change your mind.

A cute place with pleasant staff and easylistening muzak. A few of the items are delicious but some are disappointing. The flourless chocolate cake was in fact a decent fudge but no cake. I personally think the bakers are trying too hard to modernize foods that are wonderful to begin with

I'm a huge fan of Monsoon Chocolate. They're exceptional chocolatiers and the only thing wrong with them is that their shop isn't located closer to my house! Their chocolates are so rich and made with the best ingredients, this can also be said for their hot chocolate, cold chocolate drinks, and their various chocolate covered items. My all time favorite bon bon is the grapefruit fennel, but I haven't seen that offered in a little while. All their bon bons are so pretty and so delicious, you really can't go wrong in here. There are even tasty vegan bon bons. Monsoon is a great local gem and I try to bring my non-Tucson friends and family here whenever they visit (or at the very least try their chocolate somehow), it's a must!

This place is very conveniently located with a large parking lot. The staff are very friendly and you can tell they are still going through training - so be patient! I love all the chocolate options. We tried their brownie, blondie, quesadilla, frozen hot chocolate, match latte, fudge pop, and sundae! Out of all of those I would mainly recommend the sundae and the frozen hot chocolate. The ambiance is chill, makes me ALMOST wish I was a student again because this would have been a cool place to study. They also have a nice selection of items to buy in their market area with some rare finds. I'd def recommend trying it out.

Coffee, tea and chocolate's. This an absolutely wonderful cafe. Staff here are great and extremely helpful. Ambiance is quite and peaceful. Well worth the visit. I

When I came here two years ago, they gave you a full cup of drinking chocolate that was like indulging in a melted chocolate bar. Now, they have this to replace it. It's more bitter and it's tiny! Also, the cost of their truffles is nearly $4. The service was incredible, but I won't be back.

Everything is so amazing here. Some of the best chocolate I've had in the world. I love their ginger truffles the most. I tried their affogato today and it was incredible. Such high quality ingredients, beautiful offerings. I love this place. It's adorable with the puffy clouds on the ceiling. I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Glad to see Monsoon Chocolate & Cafe. The space is nice and bright and the staff is very friendly. There was plenty of seating to hang out and relax. I was surprised with some of their store items. They stock items not found at other stores such as vinegars, can soups and snacks. Great to stop in and pickup different types of chocolates and Bon Bon. I had to try their famous frozen hot chocolate. Wow! It was so good on a hot hot day. It was icy and had tiny bits of dark chocolates, very good. There's also pastry items and ice cream. I'll be back!

We had a great time trying the Monsoon Cafe! We got the Affogato and you can say it's definitely adult and kiddo approved! The latte was also delicious. We got monsoon cookies (not pictured) and they were definitely a hit. The decorations are so on theme especially the ceiling. The lighting at the tables was really cool. It's adjustable with a tap. Can't wait to go back and try more desserts!

Super cute space! I've been to the factory store multiple times to purchase chocolates. I love that they have the cafe now. It's a nice space to hang out with friends over coffee and snacks or bring your laptop and work. It's in a great location with ample parking too.

What a welcome addition to this side of town. Monsoon fans can now enjoy their delicious confections on a regular basis at the new cafe, located in the Copenhagen imports shopping plaza. The cafe offers a full line up of their non bond, chocolate bars, sweet treats and caffeinated beverages (tea and coffee). I love their chocolate miso brownie. It's rich but not too heavy or overly sweetened. They did not have matcha in my visit, but I was curious to try their Matcha latte. I'll need to return for an ice cream visit as this visit was an early morning coffee and pastry type of visit. The cafe also has a small retail section of interesting foods and goods such as Hayden flour mills, masa and a variety of other snacks. The cafe is spacious with plenty of seating. I hope they add a savory food menu soon.

I was here yesterday morning with a Meetup group. We kind of took over the back of this small place. I had a Pot de Creme (6.88) and a Chocolate Malt ($7.88), both very creamy and chocolaty. The place is airy and light and modern. The chocolates are great. The only problem is the sky-high prices. A little bonbon is $4; a chocolate bar is $12. Oh well. That's one way to keep me from overindulging.

Love love love. I worked at a bean to bar chocolate factory and Raleigh and can appreciate some good chocolate! Monsoon does it right. Drinks are fun and delicious and their cups are so cute. The Madagascar 63% (I think this is correct, ate it already) was to DIE for. Perfect roast and balance of flavors. I have yet to try the bonbons, but they do look delicious. It is quite pricey, but that is to be expected with this quality and scale of production. I don't live in the area but visit often and this is always my #1 stop.

The new Monsoon Cafe + Market is a lovely space to enjoy a drink and a sweet treat and browse through a small selection of specialty goods. I stopped by on a July weekday morning, so it was pretty quiet. The ladies at the counter were very friendly and greeted me when I walked in. Since it was my first time at this Monsoon location, I wandered all around to explore the space before ordering. I snagged a few Hayden Mills and Mesquite Provisions snacks from the market in the back and couldn't resist buying a mini dried bouquet courtesy of Thistle. Then, I peppered the ladies with questions about the assorted house-made goodies, which they were happy to answer. I was the only one in the cafe at the time, so I got to sample all three ice cream flavors. They were all dreamy, but the single-origin chocolate ice cream was other-worldly. Every flavor note of that single-origin cocoa bean was suspended lovingly in a rich, silky smooth sweet cream waltz that deserved to be savored tiny bite by bite. After deliberating, I ordered the single-origin brownie, a single-origin chocolate ice cream scoop (separately), and a Decibel slushie, each reviewed individually below. Although each item was delicious, I would advise against ordering more than one sweet treat for one individual to consume in one sitting. I have a sweet tooth, but I couldn't finish both the ice cream and brownie, because I hit my sugar and richness saturation points. Single-origin brownie: A very tasty, chocolatey brownie with that ultra-fudgy crumb that you only get from homemade brownies using real chocolate melted into the batter. I will say that I couldn't really tell it was single-origin, but it might have been overshadowed by how "expressive" the single-origin ice cream's flavors were. Single-origin chocolate ice cream scoop: See above. I was tempted to sing "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor to this luscious tub of ice cream. This is exquisite. The beautiful notes of this are still making my soul sing hours later. Decibel slushie: Full of coffee pow! (with tiny specks of coffee bean throughout), but do be aware that it is sweetened. Somehow, in my head, I thought it was just coffee slushie with no sweetener. It's a lovely treat on its own, but I prefer the bitter hit of unsweetened iced coffee to balance out with an accompanying sweet pastry. I bought an iced coffee with a splash of oat milk to temper my sweet selections, and enjoyed the atmosphere of the cafe, watching lizards scurry by outside the window and birds flit in and out of the nearby mesquite tree. Before I left, I grabbed a box of four of our favorite bon bons: sweet orange reposado, strawberry basil, hibiscus pomegranate, and chiltepin. I can't wait until they expand their menu to include some savory items, too! I miss when the Monsoon factory had a full menu with breakfast and lunch options. I'm also excited to bring my kids to try more frozen treats this summer, including the ice cream cones and sandwiches!

This is a beautiful location- big and open with lots of light and high ceilings (make sure to take a look at the clouds up there) and as always, Monsoon's chocolates and treats are delicious. I highly recommend the frocho, especially on one of our hit summer days. The cafe has a great selection of treats, pastries and ice cream, but also a full selection of bon bons and Monsoon's other chocolate goods (don't skip the prickly pear hibiscus caramel bon bon-- it's heavenly.) There's lots of seating in the front and a large dining area and market with other types of food items in the back. This is a great spot for a date or to take family and friends, or even to just post up and do some work.

Delicious chocolates ! The ice cream was the best I ever tasted. The chocolates were expensive but a nice treat. There are tables outside to enjoy your treats.

We stopped in to share a sundae after it was recommended by a friend and really enjoyed it! I had been to the original chocolate shop a couple of times a while ago and it's so cool to see how they've grown! They have a great selection and a cute market section inside as well as some great decor (like puffy cloud light fixtures on the ceiling). The staff were helpful and had great recommendations! We got the sundae for there (with vanilla and blue corn ice creams - we loved the blue corn and all the toppings were great) and took a corn cocoa nib cookie and 2 Bon bons (margarita and apricot almond). I enjoyed the cookie and corn taste - not too sweet but it is a little on the drier/crunchier side if that isn't your jam! My favorite overall was the apricot almond Bon Bon - such yummy flavors and you really taste both of them (plus the dark chocolate)! I will definitely be back in the future and recommend this place for a quick stop or to sit, work, and enjoy a treat!

The ambiance is upscale coffeehouse, befitting it's co-location with Copenhagen furniture imports. Tables are arranged in peaceful groupings - in the center, behind the counter, and along the windows. Parking is easy and plentiful too. Full coffee/espresso menu accompanies their chocolate confections. Alas, we are both still absorbing the exquisite... cost! of these micro cubes ($4 ea). The macha was terrific, with a dark chocolate outside and even darker (macha-flavored) inside. It took effort via a micro pocketknife to make two "servings" out of each. The almond/peach was disappointing though. I had expressed a wish for anything having crunch texture (because I don't like "plain" chocolates) such as nuts, seeds, quinoa, anything! I was directed to the praline or the almond-peach. Opting for the latter we discovered there was merely a peach jam inside the tiny chocolate cube... true peach, if exceedingly sweet. May return for a latte and a little laptop time but, for me, not the chocolate.

Fantastic spot to stop for a coffee and treat! Nice location and a well thought out beautifully decorated space. The chocolates are little bites of art. They taste fantastic and are so beautiful. Coffee was great. The employees were friendly and helpful. This will surely become a favorite spot!

I had the most pleasant experience at Monsoon over this past weekend. My husband and I had been wanting to come by the new location for awhile but finally found the time. I'm so glad we did! The cafe is very large with plenty of indoor and outdoor tables. The gal who helped us Sunday afternoon was absolutely the sweetest and most helpful. She took the time to explain the menu items and made our desserts. The fountain outside was very peaceful while we enjoyed our treats. We will be back for sure

Really and truly delicious chocolate concoctions. Favorite to date: thinly sliced dried mangos covered in dark chocolate. Yum!!

The space felt a little empty to me, maybe some warmth is still in the works. My chocolates were delicious, but so expensive! I expected them to be pricey bc of the product sourcing and craftsmanship that goes into each piece, but it was a little shocking. This service was solid.

Amazing! I've tried their delicious chocolates before but this was my first time coming to the cafe. All the staff I spoke with were super nice and helpful. There was seating by the coffee bar, windows, and tables in the back. The light up clouds on the ceiling were such a cute detail! I got the quesadilla pastry (like a cheese cake) and an iced mocha. The pastry was perfect: subtly sweet with dimensions of flavor. The mocha was creamy, chocolatey (of course), and smooth. Prices were fair, especially for the quality. I will definitely come back to try the other pastries and drinks!

Such a great coffee spot! May just be my favorite in town. The hot chai tea latte and the iced mocha are excellent! The chocolate is so decadent and pretty. Lots of fun flavors. RUN don't walk to monsoon chocolate cafe and market!!!!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Bean-to-bar is bean-to-bar, and if you know, you know; there is nothing quite like it. Staff was very friendly and helpful, all of the treats we had we delicious if not overwhelming, and the location is quaint and simple, great place to sit and sip with a treat. Wonderful experience (Experiences actually, my wife and I were only visiting Tucson; we went to Monsoon twice), highly recommended.

Omg a local chocolatier in Tucson. Fabulous chocolate, great coffee too. We've tried many of their chocolates and they're all good, some are fabulous but they're all super pretty. It's great to buy a box for a gift. I'm happy to have a local place for amazing chocolate!

Hand made chocolates that you have to see and taste. A true Tucson original. Find it. Try it. Tell a friend!

Best mocha I have ever had. Helpful counter person. Fluffy fake clouds on the ceiling to signify the monsoon.