Sonoma Chocolatiers & Tea House

Chocolate shop · Sebastopol

Sonoma Chocolatiers & Tea House

Chocolate shop · Sebastopol

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6988 McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA 95472

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"Everything is thoughtfully done at this chocolate and tea shop near Whole Foods, repeatedly named the best chocolate shop in Sonoma County. They only work with dark chocolates from Valrhona, Guittard, and organic maker Pacari, crafting them into satiny bittersweet truffles infused with ingredients like olive oil, local honey cacao nibs. The standout is the dark salted caramel, which has just the right balance of bitterness and salt to make you want another one. The coconut black tea is a local favorite, but the rose matcha latte, which starts with gently steeped organic rose petals, is the stuff of dreams." - Maria C. Hunt

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Madrid Amora-Mora

Google
Its rare to find an artisan chocolatier, rarer still to walk in and find David mixing up the medicine creating the aroma of raspberry delight~ The chocolate is a work of art and the chai flavors are exemplary.

Acata Felton

Google
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lovely selection and quaint seating. If you like chocolate, this is the place for you.

Megan Ferrell

Google
Outstanding London Fog and Earl Grey. We took home a 16 piece of carmels and truffles. A great place to get rare heirloom chocolate.

P. I.

Google
This boutique chocolate shop reminds me of Chocolatier in Berkeley, and is curated by David, an owner who takes great care in making custom chocolates with delicious and exotic flavors. He also has a selection of chocolates from around the world that exceeds what a normal chocolate retailer would have. Their sipping chocolate, is to die for, and the location is cool, calm, and quiet, and perfect for doing a little bit of reading. While you enjoy some fine chocolate. I recommend this place to lovers of chocolate, and people who have yet to experience a real chocolate adventure.

Christian Lee

Google
I walked in here two days ago and saw that they have a tea tasting on their menu. You can select three teas to try out. So I did. With the help of some suggestions, I tired out a sakura green tea, a milky oolong, and a black tea. The green tea was light in flavor and wasn’t too grassy. It was a light infusion which kept the bitter vegetal notes down, while providing a nice smooth savory flavor from the sakura. The oolong has very strong notes of white peach and butter from the scent. I think it was a bit too fruity for my preference, and it tasted strongly of white peaches. On subsequent brews, the buttery scent and flavor turns more to milk flavors, hence the name. The peachiness is still prevalent. The black tea smelled rich and sweet, but the taste was not sweet. It was still slightly bitter, and low sweetness. It smelt like what I wanted, but didn’t taste the part.

DrPfeiffer

Google
This place is da bomb!! Exquisite truffles and caramels….plus a bunch of other yummy stuff that I don’t care about as much 😆. I have a ritual of purchasing the finest truffles I can find for dinner with special friends, and usually I get them from chocolatiers in Berkeley, but this time I was coming from the North — and stumbled upon the one place in Sonoma county that has won First Place for 15 years running. Woot woot! And a 3% cash discount — yay.

Millie Kwan

Google
The chocolates from Sonoma Chocolatiers are simply delicious, but extremely perishable. Well worth the effort to seek this site out while we were in Sebastopol and I would encourage you to buy these chocolates at this location or any other location you can find them. Located in a funky tea room there is a great selection and some great flavors. This location has a large parking lot that is free so no problem getting to the store.

Megan Sanborn

Google
Such a hidden gem that we found today! Delicious chocolates and savory muffins with a very friendly staff! Also there is a window where you can watch the chocolates being made and hand painted!!
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Dominique B.

Yelp
This is a beautiful and whimsical cafe that is a favorite to visit The ambience is ethereal and the menu items are lovely and comforting beloved for gifts and for Valentine's Day
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Nazanin T.

Yelp
Such a unique experience with warm, welcoming, cozy ambiance with something for everyone to offer. Staff are kind, friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I had the honor to speak with the owner as he shared about the chocolate that they craft and create so beautifully and naturally. He has a kind soul and was patient and informative. His joy and knowledge made this experience even much more exciting and enjoyable. So inspiring. We had the chance to try out the creative unique delightful chocolate such as the Black Forest cherry, ginger cardamom, honey saffron, and hazelnut elderflower. Thank you for being apart of the Sebastopol community and bringing delicious unique chocolate and tea and drinks experience. I can't wait to be back with my loved ones!
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Genie O.

Yelp
Run! So you can go in and savor. Whether an amazing and gorgeous expertly crafted truffle or caramel, a magnificent cup of carefully curated green, black, pu-erh, oolong (and much more) teas or just to hear the beautiful gong, Either way, allow the flavors and sound flow and permeate through you. It's worth taking the moments to soak them in. Not an espresso shop so it's much quieter and serene. Gluten free muffins (savory & sweet), chai or matcha latte, and don't forget the frozen chocolate pops (it's summer right now! Flavor changes but we've had the mint, coconut almond and lavender, all wonderful with a thick coating of dark chocolate. Apparently all ingredients but the honey and liqueurs are organic. The chocolates are low to no sugar so the flavors come through, not just sweetness. We recently had the honey mint sesame caramel and the pistachio gianduja with a liqueur (can't recall which one) truffle - both a wonderful experience to enjoy. The website says David does $20 chocolate tastings which I hope we can do soon. The price point may seem a bit high but the effort, flavors and quality ingredients is well worth it. He's doing a light remodeling so things will only improve inside. As a sole proprietor David is a star in his class! Stop in soon!
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patrick g.

Yelp
Rally good chocolate. The one she said was spicy we bought, it wasn't very spicy but delicious. Lengthy tea menu but didn't get any this trip.
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Elisa G.

Yelp
What a wonderful chocolate shop in the cute little town of Sebastopol!! The owner is so informative about how he sources and the quality is top notch!!
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Paganbrew X.

Yelp
Randomly came across this shop. I ordered a tea with milk and a coconut chocolate macaroon. They don't use any powder or fake tea product, everything was brewed fresh and individually. The tea latte was perfect. The chocolate macaroon was delicious and I don't even like chocolate. I mainly ordered it for the coconut, but it was heavenly with their dark chocolate. I regret not buying the second one. Would definitely come back and try more of their products. The cashier/barista was so sweet and attentive.
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Sun M.

Yelp
Really gross tea. Over priced. Racist customer service. Terrible place, you'll have better luck having a good experience elsewhere. The ambiance is racist and they don't respect colored folks. Really weird people and not in a good way.
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I. J.

Yelp
So i am giving a 4 because of the flavor of the chocolates; however, the customer service need great improvement. The store is a bit dirty. The teas were good. I told the lady that was working that i will be taking the chocolates back home to AZ and she didn't closed the chocolate packages so they spilled in the bag. For such a price I should have been offered a better customer service. Will not return anyways

Jane G.

Yelp
Well crafted chocolates. Delicious. Friendly service. Wanted too buy a lot!! Highly recommend.
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bmct Z.

Yelp
Truly unforgettable chocolates. The quality and attention to detail is amazing. Whoever is making the products is a true master level artist. The flavors and ingredients they choose are so good Customer service was terrific. Very friendly and helpful w good recommendations and deep knowledge. UNDERpriced. This is not even in the same category as russel-stover type stuff I purchased an 8 piece box for my anniversary and had it waiting on the table when we got home from dinner. Perfect way to wrap up my anniversary date. Will be back soon
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Annie L.

Yelp
High end chocolate & drink shop in Sebastopol. Due to COVID, there was no entry but there were menus taped outside and you can order truffles, caramels, teas, coffees, cookies, pastries, and frozen pops. I did not get the name of the man who assisted me but he was very friendly, explained all the flavors and took his time to even handwrite a note with all the corresponding flavors in the box for me. This place is expensive, there was no price for the chocolates as there were for the drinks. The truffles & caramels came out to be about $2.80 a piece but they are handmade, local with unique flavors and I do not mind supporting a local business. Some of the flavors I purchased were Fig, Apricot, Coconut Almond, Blood Orange, Honey Mint Sesame, Lemon Olive Oil, etc. I would say give it a try. I did not ask for samples and was not offered one but I would ask for a sample next time to see if their chocolate is within your "taste". We are so used to eating cheap chocolates like Hersheys and regular store bought chocolates. This is on another level and might not be for everyone. Before I left, I was told to consume the truffles by Saturday.

Julia N.

Yelp
My family and I had a chocolate tasting with David today and we all had a fantastic time. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, we learned so much much about the origin and the making of chocolate, walking away with a much greater appreciation of the subject. So fun and delicious -- the chocolate was divine and David was a wonderful and fun teacher. This lovely shop has an amazing selection and we can't recommend this place enough for treats or gifts. P.S. my fave chocolate was their Early Gray Tea truffle -- so delicious

Rod V.

Yelp
The service was excellent. If you want a cosy comfortable shop to sit and drink tea with friends, this is the place. We had Indian dark tea - quite good. If you want a chocolate shop where the candy is presented beautifully, this is the place. However, If you want to eat the chocolate, go somewhere else. We tried 5 and 3 of them were terrible. The other 2 were mediocre.
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Vanessa W.

Yelp
Having a cup of tea and a chocolate here is an absolute delight. The atmosphere is lovely and the tea selection is to die for.
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Peter B.

Yelp
Purchased $75.00 worth of Valentine Chocolates, however no Valentine Gift Wrapping, and the cashier didn't even want to tie a bow on the 3 Chocolate Boxes! Bad business practice, in my opinion! Next yr purchasing from a Chocolatier who cares...!

Sara S.

Yelp
First of all, the chocolates are DELICIOUS. Truly special. So I'm bummed to write such a poor review, but I was THAT troubled by the experience we had visiting this booth at the Sebastopol Apple Fair. It takes a lot for me to share a negative review. :( $3.25 per truffle is a lot to pay and I was honestly happy to...but the experience ended up being really unpleasant. I was in the middle of being helped when someone else walked up and interrupted with a question about the products. Shockingly, the shop owner completely abandoned helping me to help the other customer. It took so long I just walked away, stunned. But I wanted to support this organic chocolate booth and so I came back. Only for my husband to then be treated so rudely by the shop owner. I mean, come on. You can get artisanal, organic chocolate practically anywhere in this county. Customer service and kindness go a long way to either make or break a return customer. Today, I am the latter.
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Arielle N.

Yelp
My inner guidance lead me to SONOMA CHOCOLATIERS. There are times when you ignore your instinct in order to stick the the routine, and then there are times you indulge in rewarding yourself with a treat and time take care of number one. I realized immediately when I saw the ambiance and felt the vibe, that the experience would only get better from here. The girls, Jeanne and Nicole are very sweet and a little spicy! Just right, as a matter of fact, much like their treats!!! Did I die and go to heaven? Because I imagine this is exactly what my heaven would look, feel and taste like. I ordered the Rose Chai with Oat milk and honey! Nectar for the GODS, right here! I love all things roses, this was very goddessy! I almost shed a tear! I had a chance to sample some GF muffins, my mouth is still salivating. I'm all about flavor, unique, and bursting with flavors left and right! Not too much, but enough to make you say OMG out loud. The texture, smell, taste! 10 STARS. So I came here for the chocolate...you'd think that ONE THING might be less than superb! But alas, every little thing is exquisite. I'll update the review later when I eat ALL of the chocolate!
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Angeline M.

Yelp
I walked in hoping to have some tea and chocolate and some time to myself. I was greeted by the cashier, and told her I had never been inside and wanted to get some tea. She gave me no menu or instruction or anything. I ordered something off the menu wall and she said the menu was completely off, only food was in the case. No worries. Then I had to ask how do I order the teas because there seemed to be no menu. Then she finally hands me one, as though that should be obvious. I ask about a tea and I don't know if she had attitude or maybe was tired at the end of the day or what but then she told me I could only get a tea to go because they were closing soon. It was 5:20. They close at 6PM. I decided instead to just go. As I left a couple came in after me and as I write this, I am in the parking lot and see they got a pot of tea and it's now 5:35 PM and they seem to have been able to get a pot and place to sit, even though 15 minutes ago it was too late for me to do that? So yeah I'm not sure if I'll be coming back after that service. Maybe I'll give another try some time and hopefully can leave a better review

Richard M.

Yelp
I know prices have risen everywhere and I have never complained in the past however I paid over $17.00 for two hot sipping chocolate drinks made with water(not milk). I felt ripped off. I checked with Starbucks and cafe' de croissant and they charge $3 .75 or $4.50 for large. Further my friend bought a small pot of tea that cost her $22.00. Needless to say I will not return as I guess the owner is appealing to the tourist trade.
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Gayle O.

Yelp
Great spot for tea, chocolates and baked goods. I always stop by when I'm in Sebastopol. Their freshly baked muffins are delicious. My favorite is the buffalo style made with onions and sour cream. You can't go to wrong with their sweet muffins either. They also have gluten-free options. The chocolates are delicious and made on site. They make perfect gifts too. I'm glad the shop is operating curbside only. Otherwise, its charming decor makes it an amazing place to read or get work done.
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Helen N.

Yelp
My favor spot in Sebastopol! Delicious chocolate and teas! The owner is very helpful. I try to stop by every day. The BEST!

Sarah M.

Yelp
The chocolates are beautifully done. Someone puts a lot of love and care into them. I went there for the tea and was not disappointed. The chai latte I had was delicious and I went home with a sweet treat for later. The employee was super helpful.
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Leah S.

Yelp
I always come here to relax and people watch. The drink I always get is the black tea coconut on ice if it's hot outside, or hot with almond milk if it's cold outside. Just enough caffeine to give me a boost, but not too much where I feel like I'm vibrating. Their chocolate selection is pretty ok, but their newly-renovated snack and small plate selection is great! The best new addition I just found this morning? DELICIOUS gluten-free banana muffins. Buttery and crispy around the edges and chewy and warm in the center. Def a must-try! Even my gluten-eating co-worker couldn't believe her mouth, it tasted almost too good to be true. Way to go Infusions!
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Nadine Y.

Yelp
While visiting Sebastopol, I saw this place and was curious what they served in here. They serve a variety of chocolate that they make in store and tea. You can sit on tables or do the authentic tea sitting area where you sit on the floor. The atmosphere is very chill and has some peaceful music which makes it unique place for me. They serve some pretty good hot chocolate, tea and chocolate itself. Although they do make their chocolate in store I feel like I've had better chocolate and their tea was a bit on the pricy side too.
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Odin L.

Yelp
Support a superb local business, kick back, and relax! I've frequented Infusions ever since they first opened and I can safely say that they're an excellent chocolatier and feature some of the more comfortable sitting locations in town (comfortable sitting chairs, a small couch, and a larger "family-style" sitting area with pillows and even toys for younger children. Their tea collection is impressive and stands ready to suit any tastes -- their service is friendly and prompt, and their tea collection can be accompanied by any of their delightful flavored chocolates, cookies, or gluten-free muffins (all made in-house). With free wi-fi, a clean and highly-rated location, comfortable seating, and an excellent collection of tea and "noms," this is one of the best places in town to get work done and relax, or meet friends or family for a fun outing!

R P.

Yelp
I ordered truffles and caramels and chocolate covered organic nuts with cinnamon and they were able to get it to my daughter in Oregon for her birthday. They went the extra mile to make sure she had it. She was extremely excited because chocolate is her favorite and she loved the different flavors in the chocolate. My daughter knows a high-quality product because she's a foodie. This is one business that goes the extra mile with a high-quality product.
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Lorraine D.

Yelp
Just stopped in for one of their delicious sipping chocolates, and left w a sack of beautiful chocolate edible art pieces. And enjoyed sharing the extra rich sipping chocolate w my wife. A wonderful place for special teas and gift ideas. They have so many awards from the harvest faire. It's next door to the Sebastopol Whole Foods. Definitely worth trying.
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Christa D.

Yelp
Love this place! It has truffles like no where else, and amazing gluten free muffins! Well worth the price. This used to be my favorite indulgent place to drink tea with a friend, curled up in their pillow corner, but during 2020 it was pick up only. Now that covid restrictions are lifting there is seating inside and outside again.
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Noelle L.

Yelp
Food and tea has very good quality and taste. The chocolates are not my favorite and extremely overpriced. Not very good customer service though..
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Caitlen P.

Yelp
Cool place with sebastopol vibe but chocolates are overpriced for what you receive. I'm not comparing this place to something commercial like See's and am used to 100% cacao and pure chocolate without additives but their chocolates just don't do it for me. Definitely have interesting flavors and even CBD chocolates, but I wouldn't pay for chocolates for someone from here UNLESS I knew they liked them. May be a different in store experience ordering a drink and a treat and staying, who knows!
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Joolz F.

Yelp
My mother and I stopped here to enjoy chocolates and tea after a spa day across the street at Bliss. They had the largest selection of organic teas i have ever seen. All of their teas are sourced from Taiwan and Japan (places where you can actually believe/trust the organic certification rather than guess that it was purchased) Don't go in expecting the same prices that places like teavana charge. You will be purchasing a larger amount of tea of a substantially higher quality from a family rather than a corporation. That said I did not feel the prices were out of line. I had the coconut black tea AKA Sebastapol Crack and cream oolong (beautiful), my parents had lime ginger, and my brother had puehr (probably spelled that wrong) we also had many of the chocolates including maple, chai, cinnamon, lemon thyme brie, costal, orange olive oil, balsalmic, salted caramel, and ginger. My favorites were the balsalmic, the orange and the maple. Oh, and the cookies! A man named Josh was working when we arrived and while we decided on our teas and chocolates he was whipping up something in the windowed kitchen. I asked about it and he offered to bake us some to go with our tea. They were delicious and huge! The atmosphere was awesome too. Josh was super friendly offered is samples and suggestions, helped with steeping times etc, about half way through our visit he clocked off and the owner and his family came on and visited with us for over an hour. We loved this visit it was a highlight of our california road trip!

Phil H.

Yelp
The chocolates are so prominent in cacoa flavor and the flavors infused. It's like potent but not overbearing and it tastes really good not like artificial overly strong. The person who helped us was extremely knowledgeable. Brown butter and jasmine were our favorites, too bad they sold out of chocolate chip cookies probably would've been amazing. Edit : and the tea is perfect, some of best tea I've ever had.
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Fred V F.

Yelp
Infusions & Sonoma Chocolatiers used to be named Infusions Tea House. I would have given it 4 1/2 stars back then. Before the chocolate kitchen was added, that space in the back corner was a much bigger version of the "pillowed area" with even its own lap level coffee table. Infusions is still a charming place and I would definitely still bring a date here to talk, share beverages and delicious veggie food . . . and if we sit in the current pillowed area near the front entrance . . . share some tender touch as well. I love both varieties of rose teas they have. They are always served in some eclectic mismatched pot, cup, saucer, and strainer combo that always seems to visually work. Try any quiche they make as they are quite good! The staff here seems less something than it once was. I mean they are less friendly, less open . . . or something. I feel that they are a little up tighter than before ownership changed. It appears that triple the number of people work there now, at least. I went there a couple times last week and I think I counted seven people working behind the counter and doing jobs around the store. Infusions is a small place! One thing that makes Infusions very special is in the form of a woman named aptly, Magick. She is a master tarot reader and regularly sets up at a small table outside next to the front entrance. I have received numerous readings from Magick over the past several years and have been enormously impressed by her talent and clairvoyant abilities. Infusions is still very Sebastopol. Laid back, veggie food, tea from jars like at an apothecary . . . and a little Magick here and there. Review 0094
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Hannah E.

Yelp
Sometimes specialty chocolate is really expensive for no particular reason. Here, there's a reason. Each piece is decorated as though it's been painted with a butterfly's brush, and shaped as though by the hands of an four-inch tall chef. But who cares about all that? (I hear you thinking.) It'll just get ruined by your teeth crunching it in five seconds anyway. What about the important part... what does it taste like? Pure goodness. I had a lemon geranium caramel, a sea salt caramel, and a green tea jasmine dark chocolate, and all were just about as delicious as one could hope for. I like my caramels extremely soft - almost a paste - and these were. The lemon one had little bits of rind in it. My mom thought the green tea one tasted like flowers, and as well she should have, because there was just a hint of jasmine along with the musty taste of tea. They do melt in your hand, lacking the delicate artificial chemical composition of M&Ms, so if it's a hot day, eat up fast!
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Lindy D.

Yelp
The negative reviews come from chocolate snobs who have too many opinions and too much time on their hands. xD Seriously good chocolates here. Yeah, they're a little more expensive, but they're handmade in the back of the store, (there's even a window that the customers can look through to see them being made!) Sure, you can buy hershey's chocolate for much cheaper. However, these chocolates are handmade, and you can tell right away they use superior, quality ingredients. I'm always happy to pay more for Lindt or Ghirardelli chocolates and these fall into the same category. Happy to pay more for local, good chocolate. The tea is out of this world. I really enjoy their iced drinks. I usually come here with my laptop (free wifi FTW), buy some tea, and will sit for hours and get a lot of work done. There's a cozy corner with lots of throw pillows that's super comfortable. I also tend to bring my out-of-town friends to this place. It's a fun place that sticks out in people's minds. My out-of-town friends always remember this place. Staff is always friendly and attentive.
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Miranda R.

Yelp
Superb gluten free muffins and gourmet organic chocolates. Will be back for sure! Macaroons are also a must-try!
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Ryn A.

Yelp
Truffles and Teas! When I'm passing through Sebastopol and fell like a nice treat, this is one of my goto spots. They specialize in high end Teas, locally sourced ingredients and delicious custom dark chocolates and caramels, they pair exceptionally well with wines too!
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Arthur C.

Yelp
I just found a place in the countryside where the tea is as good as the best we have in Oakland, and I feel like I won at life. The chocolates are good too. These are not teas where you leave a teabag in the cup the whole time you have the tea, and you won't taste the difference. You'll taste the grassy notes in one tea; you can smell the floral notes in another.
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Wowlvenn S.

Yelp
Delicious gluten free muffins. Very polite prompt service! Please go back to using paper bags for your baked goods vs plastic. So many reasons to NOT use plastic when we don't have to. Five stars would be for the paper bag--I'll update, if you will. Thanks!

Cody C.

Yelp
The best dark chocolate I have ever had and with the most delicate and subtle infusions. Could not recommend Sonoma Chocolatiers more highly. The sipping chocolate is to die for, and the baked goods (particularly the cookies and muffins) are delicious, too! A wonderful neighborhood store.
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Chris R.

Yelp
A disclaimer: I'm not reviewing the quality of the chocolate (which I've never tasted), but the quality of customer service at their location next to Whole Foods in Sebastopol. It's a well-known fact that the most successful businesses may not have the best product, but they almost always have stellar customer service. If I go to a restaurant, and the food is top-notch, but the customer service is poor, will I return? Likely not. If the food is so-so, but the service is amazing? I'll likely come back. And most people would agree with me. Despite how good Sonoma Chocolatiers' chocolate may be, it would be good for them to heed this advice. My wife and I visited to pick out some chocolates for my father-in-law's birthday, as he loves chocolate. The lady behind the counter was borderline pleasant, and gave us the very minimal in customer service. As we were choosing some chocolates from their case, she frequently ignored us and even went into the back room for some time. When we did decide on the chocolates that we wanted, she put them in a box with no labeling whatsoever. Now, it's difficult to tell what you're getting chocolate-wise at their store--their flavors are unique--so we figured that we could get some sort of labeling for the chocolates that we'd bought, especially as my father-in-law may want to know what he's biting into (and come on, it's fun to know what you're getting after you've tasted something). When we asked about this, the lady behind the counter said, "Well, some people take a photo of the chocolate case to remember." That's it. I didn't know how to respond to this--this is your version of customer service? After some pressing, she gave us a sheet of paper so that we could write down the chocolates that we'd purchased ourselves. The box that she had given us was very basic--no mention of their company whatsoever on the box, and nothing to tie it together. All the while, she was focused on everything BUT us, and seemed annoyed at any question that we asked. They also didn't have prices on many of their chocolates, and when we asked about the prices, she had to look them up, and seemed annoyed at this, as well. We left feeling dissatisfied, and a bit annoyed at the complete lack of customer service that really didn't have to be. It would have been easy for the lady behind the counter to give something more than she did. Based on our experience, no matter how much my father in law enjoys his chocolate, we will be taking our business elsewhere from now on.
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Lacey O.

Yelp
First time to this tea house and was seriously disappointed. Called twice to make sure they were open to get no answer, with no voicemail. We wanted to try teas and purchase some but once we got there, the lady said they don't do that. Even though theres a tasting bar, and not willing to accommodate either. How will I know what tea to buy? So we asked for suggestions, the chick seemed either new or uneducated about tea or the menu. Ended up paying for a pot. The tea was ok, but still expected more of an inviting experience since it was a tea house. 1 pot of tea $6 and 4 small chocolates came to $18! 3 of 4 cups we were given were dirty and needed to be washed. The chocolates weren't bad and more on the bittersweet side but keep in mind they are the side of a nickel. My friends were disappointed too and I ended up having a severe stomach that night. Maybe from the chocolate that after eating realized there were little nats flies swarming around in the case they came out of. Makes more sense why this place was empty and surely could use some improvement on cleanliness, tea education, and custom service.
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Critic C.

Yelp
The last time we were here was when they still had food, which wasn't always too good. The spring rolls were great, but the pseudo potato latkes were made by someone who didn't know how to. Typical. The tea selection was ample but expensive, just like the chocolates, which are also ridiculously priced. Another place that belongs elsewhere, & now they have to move anyway.
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Alicia G.

Yelp
Went here on a whim for a friends birthday and it was amazing. The best chocolate I've had in a long time, a wonderful tea selection, and very friendly kind service. We will definitely be back soon!
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Steve E.

Yelp
Overpriced. Worse than that is the angry, snotty lady who I guess manages (or somehow owns??) the place. She has such a nasty presence she made my stomach turn. Save your money and get two or three less high-falutin' chocolates for the price of one of these from some nice people.
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Ben G.

Yelp
While I must say that the tea and chocolate are excellent and of very high quality (we had white needles and gaba oolong iced tea, and balsamic and orange olive oil chocolate), we were absolutely shocked at being charged $12 for a cup of iced tea to go. Having been to many wonderful teashops in which I have had incredible organic teas all around the US (and abroad), I could not fathom how a tablespoon of tea warrants that kind of price - or at least, why we didn't get some kind of warning of how insanely overpriced their iced tea is, compared to anywhere else in America (we didn't see it in the menu, just walked in the door and asked). Two iced teas and 3 small chocolates were $33. $33!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Understood it's an entirely organic tea shop but really, there's gotta be a middle ground. Try the Many Rivers bookstore on the corner across the street - they have a great tea selection in the back, as well as many wonderful selections that are organic and charge 1/3 the price. And yes, you can re-steep there too (as with any decent tea shop, anywhere in the world).
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Maxime Z.

Yelp
I really want to like Infusions, but every time I go in there I find the service and quality less than appealing. The staff is haughty and the prices are higher than anywhere else I ever go for comparable tea or snacks.* (By the way, in regard to price, yelp.com lists this business in the $$ category but it is definitely above the average tea house price and should rate $$$.) I love the fact that they serve organic, as this is important to me, but so is taste. Their house-brewed chai is just meh. If I am going to pay $6 for a cup of chai, it ought to taste better, or at least as good as something you can buy prepared next door at Whole Foods. They have their menu posted at allmenus.com but their prices have not been updated - they are charging $1-2 more per item than as posted. Today, on my way to grocery shop, I was drawn back in by a sign board announcing a daily gluten-free muffin: Rosemary Goat Cheese. When I walked in, the aroma of the rosemary was making me salivate. I couldn't wait to bite into this savory morsel. Contrary to my expectation, the muffin was sweet - ack! Rosemary and goat cheese do not combine well with sweet. Any baker worse their salt should know this. I actually found myself nauseated. Pity.
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Lisa K.

Yelp
This quaint bohemian tea n Chocolet shop is true gem of Sebastopol calif I stepped in little piece of Heaven . As I put the best Chocolet in my mouth it melted and filled my senses up , the really informative tea master educated me on the lovely teas they serve and offer take home
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Xeinsei B.

Yelp
Love the muffins they make. LOVE ! Gluten Free Goat CHEESE IS F%$inG! goooooooooood I feel the environment can use a small modern touch but that's just my taste. Quality Quality the place is great when it comes to the chocolate and the service. I would recommend them hosting events and generating some traffic to mark down the price a bit. It can be pricy but the quality is Obvious I for one don't mind and understand its a small business. Either way I would pay 20$ a muffin hahahhahhaha.