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Chuao Chocolatier
2350 Camino Vida Roble #101, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
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Chuao Chocolatier
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Al
Review №1

Thank you for caring for your customers. The pick-up service I appreciate so much.

So
Review №2

Wow! What amazing creations & all the options are endless. Every bar that I’ve tried is absolutely amazing! I’m in big trouble!

Ch
Review №3

Chocolate was good. Staff was friendly.

Sh
Review №4

I am terrifically pleased with my online gift order. Sent to my mom as a birthday gift, you have exceeded my expectations on keeping the chocolates cool, gift wrapped, and especially with printing an actual card with my message! She sent me a photo after delivery to thank me, but it immediately made me want to thank YOU for providing such an excellent experience beyond the finest chocolates.My mom and her husband are also devoted See’s chocolate fans, and she said after tasting the Raving Rocky Road bar, that they both paused and looked at each other before asking “......... is this better than See’s?”Slowly but surely spreading the goodness of Chuao to our friends and family!!

Su
Review №5

My kids & I took the one hour tour. We had a great time. My kids absorbed every word; it was totally worth $15 per person. It included samples and yummy smells. Every question was answered. Leave your jewelry at home and prepare to wear a hair net and closed toe shoes. Also, purchase your tickets in advance, last minute guests were turned away. Id love to try the truffle rolling tour sometime. Great way to spend 1 hour in Carlsbad!

Gy
Review №6

Creative chocolate flavors, but the dark chocolate is less dark than I can appreciate. They do have some 72% bars, but they dont come in all the interesting flavors. The black Friday sale at 40% off definitely signature bars made for an extra star in the rating. Otherwise, my chocolate preferences lay elsewhere.

DP
Review №7

Great chocolates!!! Best artisan chocolates made in the USA. Fresh and great variety of chocolates and chocolate mixes with exotic, fun and original flavors.The best.Wide variety of flavors and textures in chocolates, these chocolates are far better, hands down, than most chocolates you can find in the USA.A fact that I just found out from the owner a couple of days ago, is that they use Fair Trade certified and Kosher ingredients to create their yummy chocolate that is free of preservatives and fillers.If what I wrote helped you out, please give me a like. Thanks.

Di
Review №8

I think it was fate that I drove by Chuao Chocolatier. I was tasked to find a treat to bring back home for the family and when I wandered in, it was heavenly.I was instantly welcomed by the staff and I wandered around looking at all of the chocolate bars they had. I picked several that I wanted and checked in and got a free truffle. I chose the wild truffle and only wished I had bought some to go.There’s plenty of parking at the site and if you purchase the smaller bars, there’s a little bag that you can buy to make your own little gift for someone(or to serve as a treat for yourself).

Ja
Review №9

The milk chocolate with potato chips is one of my favorites. Also sea salt caramel! Sometimes they have samples.

Jo
Review №10

Have enjoyed the chocolate for years but visited the boutique today. Service was very nice and friendly. Highly recommend a visit!

Jo
Review №11

Its like walking into an Instagram account of a life coach who only tells you things that you want to hear, make you feel better and walk away feeling better about yourself. They make damn good chocolate.The firecracker chocolate bar is like no other. While being slightly spicy, it melts in your mouth into a savory buttery texture as while popping off like a little fireworks due to the pop rocks. Just buy and eat it.

He
Review №12

OUTSTANDING! Best chocolate creations. I always get them at CVS but when Im in Carlsbad I always stop by their store where you can find unique recipes.

Ji
Review №13

Fabulous, imaginative, chocolate truffles!

J
Review №14

WoW...Took their basic tour....1 hour of learning about Chuao And Chocolate. YUM..... Did some tasting...Saw their production process. And Ive already signed up for their Truffle class. Next class after that is making chocolate bars. Ill do that too! They have events too. Go to their website. They have some fun stuff for Valentines too. Totally worth the cost of the classes....Hurry. Then youll be enjoying some outstanding chocolate youve been missing out on...Prices are totally reasonable for the quality......Enjoy!Tour was so good, I decided to go for the Truffle Class...1/31/20 5pm. hmmmmm....Well it was pretty basic, due to production noises, it was not easy to listen to the tour guide. I think more time and effort into explaining the following would have improved the experience. So once the chocolate is prepared for truffle making I would suggest a few good words of advice:1. Make small balls so when they go in to cooler, they will chill and be usable. If they are not small, they will not have enough time to chill for the next step.2. Cooler hands for step Two the dipping and rolling in outer chocolate will improve your success. So placing your hands on the cold tray that your chocolates have been cooling on will help do that. Youll pick up the balls, dip them and then dust them so cooler hands will help.3. Back into the cooler for final set-up...Youll be happier with smaller nickle sized balls.Too bad after youre done, the store isnt open to make purchases.....might be smart to have everyone shop before the class and before the store closes.The $15 tour...totally worthit!The $40 truffle...fell short, very short in comparison.....Ill still be back to make purchases and probably take the tour annually to see your new and different products as youre very imaginative! everyone.....sign up for their emails to learn about whats happening.

Co
Review №15

The San Diego wine festival hosted an event here. My wife and I got to take a tour and make truffles with the owner, as well as a few other people. It was a worthwhile experience. The chocolate, as always from Chuao, is delicious.

Je
Review №16

I booked 11 tickets for a family reunion, of which only 10 were able to attend the tour. The chocolate was good but the tour was lacking, as we couldnt hear anything for most of the tour. The microphone did not work so the tour guide did the tour without it. She did not make any accomodations to make up for this, like ask if everyone could hear, or situate herself in the middle of the group so that the people in back could hear. The tour includes a complimentary chocolate bar and the tour guide gave the one that belonged to our missing person to someone who wasnt in our group, even when I brought it to her attention. We paid an additional $15 and the other group received the tasting chocolate and the complimentary bar. I asked after if we could get a refund for that slot and was told no. Certainly not worth the money. Very disappointing.

al
Review №17

Such an awesome tour! I really enjoyed all of the information they gave out and got a fresh chocolate bar right off the packaging line.

Sk
Review №18

The chocolate is amazing and the factory is interesting. They dont talk about chocolate in general, just about the chocolate they make and the history of their particular store. If you like chocolate, this probably isnt for you. This store and its tour are for chocolate lovers. If you are fine buying a Hersheys bar or the occasional Lindt, then this probably isnt for you. Chuao chocolates are complex and bold flavor combinations that break from mainstream brands. They cost more than your average bar because every piece is an experience in itself. The tour is relatively short, because the factory is small, they have been slowly expanding and only at a pace that allows them to maintain their high standards and not stray away from their passion. I recommend for couples who are looking for a fun Date during the week.

Sh
Review №19

We went for the tour. There wasnt much going on at the time, but good to see whats on the floor. :-) great tasting experience. I hope that there were some alcohols to pair with chocolate!!

Ri
Review №20

Love this place. It has a window to the chocolate factory almost like willy wonka; great, unique and high quality chocolates made right here in Carlsbad; shop local!

Ap
Review №21

The factory tour & truffle class was fun, interesting, and yummy! The staff is welcoming, friendly, and passionate. Totally worth the trip and the chocolate tastes amazing!

An
Review №22

The chocolates are delicious and the people working the front are very helpful and friendly.

Mi
Review №23

Chocolate truffle making, awesomeness! How do you go wrong with chocolate?!

No
Review №24

Great chocolate! Thanks for the positive vibes from this brand!

Ma
Review №25

The tour is amazing. Highly recommend it.

An
Review №26

If you like chocolate experiences, this place is worth a visit. The potato chip bar, yum! Trust me.

La
Review №27

Very good, didn’t quite live up the hype as the best chocolate shop in the world.

Jo
Review №28

There is a significant distinction between Sees candy and Chuao Choclatier. Their creations are unexpected and out of this world. To top it off the staff is wonderful and knowledgeable. Im a big fan.

Gl
Review №29

I get my taste was fix from awfully pure chocolate oftenly. Reasonably priced for the quality.

Da
Review №30

Amazing chocolate. The person working over the counter gave me 4 bon bons as a free sample, which is a $10 value. Id highly recommend visiting this location at least once if youre in the area.

Ka
Review №31

Wonderful factory tour with free samples. Very fun and informative

Ja
Review №32

Amazing tasting chocolate! However, there are a few younger people that work in the lobby that are VERY rude to customers each time we go in. I will probably not return.

Ga
Review №33

Amazing chocolate! Its a little tucked away in an industrial park type area. Passionate and friendly staff.

An
Review №34

You can;t miss this stop if you are n San Diego, so many flavors to try. The level of perfection and dedication from Chef Michael is just amazng

Lo
Review №35

These guys have really declined. They’ve closed their boutiques, which were as much about the experience of buying fine chocolates as the chocolate itself. Now it’s mostly prepackaged candy bars in an industrial park with painfully slow service. Chuao is no longer a fine chocolatier but a rental storage unit that ships candy bars.

Ah
Review №36

Great, but I wish they limit the tour to Choclate process not to their products. 60 % of the tour is focused on their products.

Ra
Review №37

What a local gift fine li local chocolate I miss the encinitas store frount.

Ma
Review №38

Great happy people! Excellent variety of chocolate! Big sign in front says JOY

S
Review №39

This is a disreputable company. After they initiated contact with me asking that my company sell their products, they failed to follow through with their end of the deal. This cost my company approximately $2,000 in time, graphic and website development. They refused to pay the bill. We also found out in the process that they use the terms natural and organic indiscriminately. When I asked about specific ingredients, I could not get an answer. Their image of the chef in Chuao are staged. I now would not eat their chocolate, much less deal with them. Beware. Their word is not good and they have no honor.

Ke
Review №40

They have all the flavors and theyre all so good

La
Review №41

These chocolates are beyond delicious, and make a perfect, affordable gift! Love, love, love them and have (literally) sent them to everyone I love as gifts.

SA
Review №42

MY EX PRINCE IS GOOD, BUT YOU DO NOT WORK WITH ME IN INDIA MARKET ITS MY PLEASURE FOR WORK WITH YOUR COMPANYTHANK YOU

Er
Review №43

Chuao is the best, I cant get enough of their chocolate!

Ma
Review №44

Nice place, everybody friendly. Chocolate is amazing.

Ra
Review №45

Spicy Maya is so delicious and everyone was very friendly.

Ma
Review №46

Love the dark chocolate bars embedded with pretzels!

S
Review №47

Amazing tour and chocolate making experience

Re
Review №48

The chocolate is insanely delicious. Great customer experience!

Ja
Review №49

The factory is pretty amazing, the truffles are even better. The chocolate with the bacon in it was over the top.

Pe
Review №50

Outstanding chocolate and gret choices.

El
Review №51

Love this chocolate company. High quality chocolate and amazing flavors.

Da
Review №52

The people, the process and their singular products are the best!

Ed
Review №53

Best chocolate place to come buy and buy some chocolate from the chocolate factory they have all kind of sweets 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

F
Review №54

I love it this place very good chocolates 😍😍

Bi
Review №55

Great customer service, fun flavors, and great ideas for gifts! Glad I found this place!

Ha
Review №56

Friendly. Good service,great product,clean bathroom, great atmosphere

cr
Review №57

ABSOLUTLEY DO NOT TAKE THE TOURS THERE ISNT ANYTHING TO SEE JUST THE GUIDE TALKS ABOUT HISTORY THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CHOCOLATES AND HONESTLY THESE ARE THE MOST DISGUSTING CHOCOLATES WITH THE MOST DISGUSTING FLAVORS I HAVE EVER. EATEN IN MY LIFE THEY ARE NOT WORTH THE MONEY I WENT ON TOUR AND I HAD THE SHITTIEST EXPERIENCE EVER

Da
Review №58

At their HQ, they have a shop that allows you to see the manufacturing floor and pick out the variety of chocolates that they make.

Va
Review №59

Best chocolate ever! I am so glad I found it at Starbucks.

Sa
Review №60

I work their. Doctors check me and ask why is you blood pressure and sugar levels are high. I answer I spread joy to every corner of the world like a virus that cant be stop. The dentist is fight and winning battles but is losing the war.

Sa
Review №61

Whats not to like? Its chocolate. Only negative is very pricey.

Pr
Review №62

Superb Excellent Fantastic

Jo
Review №63

Great Place!

Ja
Review №64

Delicious and on time delivery!

La
Review №65

So devine!

Jo
Review №66

Absolute chocolate visit

Gl
Review №67

Delicious chocolate

Ja
Review №68

Gummy

St
Review №69

Factory tour! 👍👍👍👍👍

RE
Review №70

We stopped by on the way back from Carlsbads premium outlets.I bought it because it was delicious as a souvenir before.

Ri
Review №71

Excellent

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  • Address:2350 Camino Vida Roble #101, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
  • Site:http://chuaochocolatier.com/
  • Phone:+1 760-476-0197
Categories
  • Chocolate shop
  • Chocolate factory
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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