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Cacao Chemistry Chocolatier and Patisserie
109 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States
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Cacao Chemistry Chocolatier and Patisserie
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Sa
Review №1

This wonderful little shop stayed open just a little late for us while we stayed and picked out some chocolates, truffles, teas, and hot chocolates. Their store is magical, and so are the flavors of their various treats.

Br
Review №2

Excellent! High-quality heaven. This place carries local, handmade chocolates, plus treats made my other local vendors. Something for everyone!

Ja
Review №3

They are always so nice and have some very unique chocolate. Very high quality stuff!

Vi
Review №4

Wonderful shop in downtown Co. Springs area. Would totally recommend the cookies as we tried all and they were delicious. Great family owned place with helpful and friendly service. Thanks for the firework bark !! Truly a treat.

M
Review №5

Delicious freshly made chocolate products from Peppermint Chocolate Bark to Yuzu White Chocolate to bonbons and more, this place will satisfy your chocolate craving. Super friendly employees answered our questions and also provided great suggestions.A plethora of owl art and jewelry available for purchase too. A must next time youre in Downtown Colorado Springs.

Ki
Review №6

This place has forever changed the way we eat chocolate. Some of the best chocolate truffles with the best flavors. The hot chocolate is the best on the market. Nothing else gets bought in our house anymore . Been going for 3 years now and no plans on quiting anytime soon.

P
Review №7

Very friendly and knowledgeable chocolatier. Sweet shop and sweet people. Beautiful creations all inside, and the macaroons are de-light-full.

Br
Review №8

The hot chocolate made with real chocolate will lure you into this den of decadence and youll find yourself wandering with sparks in your eyes like a child on christmas morning at all of the wonderful creations inside. This is a must see location in downtown Colorado springs.

Mi
Review №9

Got a variety of lovely chocolates to add to a charcuterie board. They were so unique and gorgeous, all flavors were really complex and amazing. Also tried some petit fours and macarons, they were lovely as well!

Wi
Review №10

The chocolate and pastries here are fantastic! Best in the Springs.

DC
Review №11

Very very good. Prices were a little high, but well worth it for how good everything was. The guy at the counter was really nice as well.

Ri
Review №12

I usually go for dark chocolate, but the yuzu and passion fruit white chocolates are the best thing in the shop (and that’s saying something). I also love the Chuao Mango chocolate bar, a flavor of Chuao I can’t seem to find in the Bay Area.

Jo
Review №13

The kids and I stopped here for a treat and the young lady helping us was absolutely fantastic. She explained everything in detail and made some great recommendations. Highly recommend for tasty treats and excellent service!

Rh
Review №14

We were so excited to come visit to get macarons after our dinner. We bought 6 for almost $20 and they were STALE! Completely inedible. What a major letdown, especially for that price.

Ch
Review №15

Dark chocolate-aholic here, and Cacao Chemistry did not disappoint. We bought a few different kinds and loved all of them. Very friendly owners. Good stuff!

L
Review №16

Delicious chocolates and more! Unique a little gifts and a good loose leaf tea selection

Sh
Review №17

I love treating myself every once in a while, and this wonderful store is how I do it! Absolutely the most decadent chocolates and frozen treats too!

Li
Review №18

We came for the macarons and stayed for the people. My husband and I really enjoyed speaking with Travis- he was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had the raspberry macaron which was made in Belgium and the passion fruit double-sized macaron which was made in Phoenix. My husband and I both loved the raspberry macaron- we thought it was divine. I’m looking forward to trying the in-house macarons

Ja
Review №19

Customer service was exceptional and the desserts were so good. You can tell he puts a lot of work into his desserts and it really shows. Will definitely be going back!

Je
Review №20

Amazingly friendly staff! Amazing variety of treats you wouldnt even think about but all are great choices. High quality chocolate. Most everything comes in small taster sizes so you dont have to break the bank in order to try new things. Something you are unsure of? Ask the helpful and knowledgeable staff. I definitely walked out of there having learned something new and my taste buds are very satisfied. Will be back!

Fa
Review №21

Disclaimer I do work here. I work in the store and in the kitchen making the chocolates and pastries. I love this place, I loved it before I worked for them and Ive always been delighted by the variety or chocolates, the knowledge of the owners, and the novelty of fine French chocolate. Also all of their chocolate is fair Trade and ethically sourced. They have lots of vegan options too!

Ta
Review №22

They have a lot of amazing choices, so many great things we couldnt decide and we know well go back to try some more. Everything we bought was very good!

Br
Review №23

Fun and unique place, have never been disappointed with what they recommend!

MF
Review №24

Exceptional service, fabulous treats. Their house-made strawberry macarons were to DIE for. Absolutely will come back for those alone! Wonderful dessert to end a date night with my husband

Me
Review №25

You MUST try their hot chocolate, it is amazing. Its that perfect hot chocolate you always dream of on cold snowy days! Their macarons are absolutely amazing as well. Their shells are moist and perfectly soft, and their flavors wont let you down. Their truffles are amazing as well. My husband and I bought a bunch of oackets of chocolate and hot chocolate mix to take home with us.

Sc
Review №26

A must-visit in Colorado Springs! We stopped by today while exploring the area and were warmly welcomed by the owners, who told us about 90% of the chocolate and offerings are all handmade by them. Owners were very passionate about what they do and gave us lots of information about what was in the store that day to help us make a decision on what to get.I would honestly say there is probably something for everyone here. All sorts of chocolate, pastries, coffee, tea, and local art/gifts. Each one of our family members found a unique chocolate that called out to them. The truffle selection is awesome and there are seasonal items too!They offer military discount and were full of recommendations for what to see, do, and eat in town. There is also a rewards system you can sign up for to earn free treats or a discount on your next purchase. We look forward to racking up the points on future visits, because we will be back for sure.Highly recommend anyone that visits or lives in the area to stop by and see whats available.

Ja
Review №27

We tried a little bit of everything-- french press, macarons, truffles, jellies, and one of each of their Anellabees products. Everything was delicious, but above all, we loved the people here. Cant wait to visit again!

S
Review №28

Great chocolatier. Their products did seem high quality, including the tea I bought. Definitely would go back, bring your big wallet though

IT
Review №29

Macarons were hollow with crumbly texture.. insides werent appetizing (passionfruit, raspberry) fudge tasted old, staff is nice and friendly.

An
Review №30

They had the best hot chocolate I’ve had in a while. Great candy and pastries as well.

An
Review №31

Very tasty chocolates and friendly customer service!

Sa
Review №32

Wonderful bakery, quality and presentation of deserts is unmatched…yesterday was my first time to visit this bakery, got a birthday cake, tartines, macarons, bread from a local bakery and some other items. Paintings and artifacts by local artist are displayed throughout the shop. Can’t wait to go back.

Do
Review №33

Great place for chocolates and to help a small business.

JF
Review №34

While visiting from Arkansas I stopped in on a whim. I met the owner and I could tell right away he was super passionate about what he does. I learned a lot about chocolate and ice cream in just a few minutes speaking with him and listening to him tell me how he approaches his craft and art. I left with a half pint of midnight chocolate ice cream. It taste like I’m eating cold fudge. None of that runny, quick melting stuff they put in the store-bought brands. This is the real deal old school ice cream. They make it without the fillers and artificial substances that holds most ice cream together. They Do with the old fashion way using egg and my goodness you can taste the difference. So much better! Will definitely stop back by on my next trip

L
Review №35

Best chocolate in the springs!

Lo
Review №36

Super friendly staff and a wonderful little shop. We had the dark hot cocoa and French press coffee. Wife loved her hot cocoa and the French press was very tasty. Would highly recommend

Cy
Review №37

This is the finest chocolate store in the area. The people who run this store are dedicated to the art of chocolate. Great way to get chocolate that is locally crafted. If you have any question about the process, history, or home chocolate crafts you wont be disappointed. Would recommend to my mom. Very tasty!

to
Review №38

I love their chocolate. Their yuzu white chocolate tastes like actual yuzu which I love and appreciate. Its very difficult to find.an authentic yuzu flavor but they did a great job!!! Their chocolate is so addicting! Their milk chocolate is the best Ive ever had.

Ti
Review №39

BE AWARE:I bought two desserts. They were the size of a eclair, and when I looked at my credit card I was charged $22 for two eclair size dessert and the price sign said $5. They didn’t give me a receipt and I didn’t realize the CRAZY price until I got home.EXTREMELY OVERPRICED

Ta
Review №40

Cacao Chemistry is amazing! My family and I stopped by the downtown location on Sunday evening, and we bought a cup of drinking chocolate, hot chocolate, some truffles, and chocolate bark. Everything was delicious! Everything was welcoming and the prices were very reasonable for the quality of the chocolate. The best chocolate I’ve ever had!

St
Review №41

Cute little shop, and beautiful display of chocolates and candies. Their fudge is smooth and classic, and their chocolate was very well made. The chocoloate dipped orange peels are some of the best Ive ever had! Will absolutely be returning!

Ca
Review №42

The owner was very friendly and inviting. Was great about explaining the menu and prices. He was also very nice and happy to let us know where some local attractions were to visit. I ordered the macaroons, a mocha chocolate tart, & the salted caramel bar. All were amazing with great flavor. If your looking for a great dessert after lunch or dinner, this is the place.

Ni
Review №43

Had the BEST experience here. Travis, the owner, is an extremely nice man whom carried a ton of knowledge on his craft. He is also an excellent story teller and conversationalist. A must try for anyone in the Colorado Springs area.

Ke
Review №44

As soon as we walked in the owners greeted us about their store. It was such a warm and inviting place to stop at and shop! The macrons did not disappoint! It’s obvious the owners put their hearts into what they do! We will definitely be returning next time we’re in CO

An
Review №45

This place has amazing chocolate and great customer service! They have super yummy macaroons too. Will definitely be returning for some more chocolate!

Ja
Review №46

Great place to reimagine chocolate.

Ga
Review №47

I have a peanut allergy and I can always trust their chocolate as allergy friendly.

Sa
Review №48

It is definitely a cute shop but their store were out of a lot of items. They advertise many flavors of macarons but only has 2 flavors there. No eclairs or dark chocolate truffles. Kind of disappointing in that manner. But the staff was friendly. I would like to see a chocolate shop filled with beautiful treats and not have bare glass cabinets.

Su
Review №49

Interesting chocolates, teas and baked goods.

Th
Review №50

This place was welcoming, smart when it comes to hot chocolate, and overall excellent.The ambience in the store is comfortable with just the right tone of lighting that you expect when you walk into a chocolate store.The man on shift today was very knowledgeable about the products they sell and picked something that I absolutely loved when I told him surprise me after being offered a free sample.Of the three samples I had, they were both delicious. I think this place is more for people that like the rich chocolatey taste that comes with gourmet chocolate.Overall an excellent experience and I will shop there again (and probably from now on) for my hot chocolate mix needs at the very least.

Aa
Review №51

Best hot chocolate Ive ever had. Quality place.

Jo
Review №52

Great people, great products, and such a welcoming atmosphere!

Fa
Review №53

Wishing their macarons were as good as their decor. They should stick to chocolate and art curation.

Ho
Review №54

They have a pretty big selection which is nice. A bit overpriced I got 12 macarons for $30 but they werent that great, some were pretty crunchy/stale but they tasted ok.

As
Review №55

The chocolate custard was so chocolatey, creamy, and delicious that I ate the whole cup in spite of being full of street tacos from dinner. The dark chocolate truffles made me forget the bumps and bruises I acquired just a couple hours earlier when I was bucked off a horse. Cacao Chemistrys chocolate is something pretty close to magical.

Le
Review №56

Im from out of town. It was recommended I go here. This place did not disappoint me! Im a bit of a chocoholic everything has a pasted expiration date and ingredients listed. They didnt have everything because they just opened back up from the pandemic. They have loose leaf tea as well and local art for sale. If I find myself in Colorado Ill definitely be coming back.

He
Review №57

Tried it on vacation, ended up ordering the chocolate by mail several months later as it was so good. Phenomenal in every aspect.

Al
Review №58

Came in for my birthday and have been enjoying them for sometime. I enjoy getting the occasional text for a discount or treat they have in store. Always satisfied!

Br
Review №59

We were walking by the store and the owner waved us in and I am so glad he made that gesture. The owners were welcoming and the shop is adorable. He did a tasting with us and told us about the shop, which was wonderful. We bought some chocolates to take home and share, which were fantastic! We now have plans to visit every time we come to the city and order online.

De
Review №60

Really good chocolate and a wide variety of featured and store made candies. The staff was also very friendly.

Li
Review №61

We were on our way to another ice cream shop when I decided to poke my head in mostly because my 11 yr old said, Mom, I bet the ice cream here will taste better.After a few minutes of speaking with the owner, I was walking out with a pint of chocolate gelato and three spoons. The owner was so passionate about the gelato making process that I was convinced this would be life changing experience for my taste buds. He even threw in some peppermint bark for topping.Life changing doesnt describe it. I am thankful to live in Winter Springs (in FL) and not Colorado Springs because I would frequent Cacao Chemistry weekly. I have never tasted such amazing depth in a chocolate gelato. I savored every bite with my girls. I look forward to our next visit to the Springs... it will be a tasty one!

St
Review №62

My daughter and I were greeted by the owner immediately when we walked in. We got the run down of all the amazing confections in the store and had a very easy purchase process. The chocolates and macarons are AMAZING! SO worth it if you want to splurge and treat yourself. Cant wait to go back!

Ar
Review №63

They are amazing here! I came in to check out macaroons while visiting a friend on vacation, but ended up getting some well priced tea. The owner said it would make about 10 cups, but that was a LIE, it made about a billion (for my taste at least). He also gave me a free truffle for my rewards points even though I was one short. Lemme tell ya, it sold me on the truffles, and I ended up buying more. Fast-forward to being home across the country, and I need more tea, and even with shipping, it is still a good price for me to not have to go through Amazon (and I can get some truffles for my spouse to try). They really know what they are doing, even with small details...if not for the distributor sticker on the back of the tea I wouldnt have thought about contacting them about it. They made a lifetime customer, and I look forward to every interaction with the company.

Le
Review №64

Always friendly and nice. Chocolate is amazing. Ice cream, hot chocolate, everything is so tasty! Haven’t had anything we didn’t like and free samples are awesome!

As
Review №65

Best chocolate in the city!!

Ha
Review №66

WOW! The owner Travis was very accommodating and friendly, and it was truly a pleasure to stumble upon this place.I tried AMAZING and PERFECT macaroons, truffles, and chocolates that were innovative and unique. Not to mention the amazing art scattered throughout the store.Im a forever fan of Cacao Chemistry!

Je
Review №67

Reminds me of Michelle’s. The truffles are amazing and the variety has something for everyone. Gotta try the passion fruit and candies ginger. The best part is delivery by grub hub!!!!

E
Review №68

Just ordered a quarantine treat for my 3-year-old daughter and I, weve been home for 3 weeks and sick for the last 7 days. Everything was delivered just perfect! The ice cream is amazing, sweet and savory, and the candy is delish as well. They even threw a little sample in the bag for us. Ill definitely buy from them again, it was a nice little light in an otherwise stressful time. I totally recommend them.

Ke
Review №69

Came here to pickup an order for someone and talked to the owner for a while. Super nice guy. He gave me a sample of the hot chocolate and it’s hands down the best hot chocolate I have ever had. Highly recommend this place. Support small business, especially during these difficult times!

Ka
Review №70

Absolutely delicious AND beautiful chocolates and pastries, and very friendly owners. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and we loved hearing about and tasting some of the favorites in the shop. Will be back for more for sure!

Je
Review №71

Ive spent quite a bit ordering from Cacao Chemistry from Grubhub and Ive always enjoyed it. However when I actually visited the store for the first time the customer service was awful. The woman behind the counter did not greet me. After I had walked around for a few minutes she finally asked if I had been in before. I told her I hadnt. I stood in front of the display case for the truffles which was right in front of her for another couple of minutes and was ignored. I ended up leaving the shop without purchasing anything and probably wont be a custumer to this shop anymore. Absolutely awful custumer service.

Sa
Review №72

Got some macarons, they were delicious! Man serving us was super kind and very welcoming! Absolute legend, 10/10 recommend! Definitely coming back! :)

pe
Review №73

Drinking chocolate is to die for. Yummy

J
Review №74

Delicious chocolate with bomb got chocolate. However, overpriced for what is a standard chocolate shop with limited selection.

Sl
Review №75

What an amazing experience! Walked in there wanting to grab some chocolate for a going away party and the gentleman (believe he was the owner) instantly took charge and put together a smorgasbord of options that would play well in a party situation. Everything was a hit and were even conversation pieces, just as he explained it to be. Nothing missed the mark!! Super highly recommend.

Cr
Review №76

Today was my first visit to Cacao Chemistry. If you haven’t stopped in yet, you need to get there ASAP! I purchased strawberry Macarons, an adorable chocolate Halloween treat in the shape of a kitty with a witch hat, cabernet caramel truffles, and some small packs of various baking chocolate. The Macarons are the best I’ve ever had since I’ve lived in Colorado, even better than anywhere up in Denver. They are flavored perfectly, not too sweet, not too chewy. So much better than literally every bakery in town selling them right now. Like the kind you want to get in Paris but you can’t any time soon because duh, Covid. I loved how organized and neat the shop was with various kinds of jewelry, art, painted tote bags, photography, paintings... Plus a terrific selection of other goodies and various beverages. The lady working in the shop was incredibly kind, informative, and super pleasant to talk to! I look forward to coming back in! Thank you for the terrific service, and especially for those amazing macarons!

Br
Review №77

Definitely try this place! It’s a mix of art and chocolate, how awesome! Loved the macarons!

Ke
Review №78

Cute place but a little expensive. Unfortunately 3 times I went there were no eclairs.

Lu
Review №79

Do y’all really need to read this?Spectacular customer service and even better chocolate! Best place for us to stop by for the holidays!Sincerely,Happy Texans :D

Me
Review №80

This is the spot for candy. Shes got the old classics which Ive never even heard of and some of the best British bars Ive never heard of either. I asked for a recommendation and the owner suggested the Lion bar (nestle). The Lion is good, real good...

Le
Review №81

Scrumptious!

Ma
Review №82

This was a nice little surprise for our group. We were visiting from Louisiana, and decided to stop in after we ate dinner down the street. They were having a free chocolate sampling and the man doing it was so kind and passionate. All of the chocolates were absolutely delicious and creative as well (pop rocks and chipotle!). We were all super impressed and would for sure come back next time we are in town!

Ja
Review №83

After years of searching for the best eclairs in Colorado springs, my quest has ended. These are the best eclairs around. Amazing selection of goodies and an exquisitely beautiful store. Cacao chemistry is a gem!

El
Review №84

Omg! I just had the most amazing experience at this place! There was samples, super friendly service, and the most amazing hot chocolate Ive ever had. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a special treat!

Na
Review №85

Great place to taste chocolate and get delicious treats made of high quality ingredients. They have copies among a few other tasty treats. The passion fruit chocolate is the best. There are some tables to sit and appreciate your treats as well as a cup of cocoa.

De
Review №86

Amazing chocolate and very friendly staff, best chocolate hands down! We got a jar of the milk chocolate hot cocoa, firework bark and Valrhona strawberry inspiration Im in love with the strawberry white chocolates we got. Very reasonable prices too

J
Review №87

Best Chocolate Ive ever had in my 34 years here on Earth. The passion fruit is outstanding

Em
Review №88

Handmade heaven is served here. Staff was knowledgeable and gave us samples on many different chocolates. Be sure to visit on a Friday or Saturday night for the free guided chocolate tasting!

Ri
Review №89

Savory decadent fine chocolates made here.My wife and I got several small packages so we got a good idea of the quality and variety. All are enjoyed. They put the effort forward here. The sales associate was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Actually she ass dressed bro professionally and that was well suited for the atmosphere and overall chocolate expectation.

Sh
Review №90

I love dark chocolate and this place has quality chocolate. My husband wasnt into sweets until we came here. The price makes it more of a treat than an every day indulgence, but that just makes it special! The staff has been wonderful everytime we visited and their point system is the best!

Li
Review №91

Handmade chocolate, truffles, bread and awesome gifts.

Ad
Review №92

Wanted macaroons, got DELISH macaroons. Ill be back!

Ba
Review №93

It looked interesting from the outside. The store was closed when I got there.

Ka
Review №94

After having a full dinner of shared appetizers down the street, I knew I needed to stop at this place for a small bite of dessert! Luckily, on Saturday evenings after 7p they offer a complimentary tasting of five of their chocolate barks. It was fun to taste them because they werent what I would normally go for. I was really there for the truffles. The Peanut Butter Banana was absolutely fantastic! My only complaint about this place is the small selection. But I guess it means they concentrate their efforts on make a few things really well. Good for them!Great service, too!

to
Review №95

Highly recommended! Excellent melt in your mouth chocolate and good coffee to sip while browsing and sampling!

Ca
Review №96

Nice little chocolate shop. The lady working the counter was very friendly and explained/answered all of my questions. There were free samples and I ended up tasting and buying hot chocolate and a chocolate earl grey tea. I cannot wait to try the drinking chocolate I got!

Ad
Review №97

My wife and I were visiting from Denver and stopped by after a dinner out. While they were technically closed, Travis, the owner, was still there and opened up the shop. He was an awesome guy and we had a great time chatting with him while we sampled and bought some chocolates. The locally made chocolate alone is enough to make us come back (its fantastic - try the blueberry bark, toasted coconut bar, and whiskey cherry cordial), but I also love doing business with good people who are passionate about what they do!

Br
Review №98

I stopped by to support the owners, b/c they have big hearts for the community, so I didnt have anything particular in mind. Once I got there, wow! So many cool selections and combinations. The dark chocolate in sea salt is amazing, and Im saving the whiskey cherry cordial for a special occasion or breakdown in willpower, whichever comes first.

La
Review №99

Great products and some fun owl art!!

Ka
Review №100

Fine quality chocolate! They do a free chocolate tasting. They have unique creations such as passionate fruit vegan chocolate and spicy and pop rock chocolate.

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  • Address:109 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States
  • Site:https://cacaochemistry.com/
  • Phone:+1 719-633-3686
Categories
  • Chocolate shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Ice cream shop
  • Patisserie
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:11AM–8:30PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–8:30PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5PM
  • Friday:11AM–9:30PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9:30PM
  • Sunday:11AM–8:30PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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