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Dandelion Chocolate
Chocolate Store, Dessert Shop, and Café
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Serious Eats
"If you like spicy food then the Mission Hot Chocolate is a must!"(14 Tips)"This place is amazing!! Try the European drinking chocolate + cake!"(6 Tips)
"Homemade marshmallows, dulce de leche bar, and brownie flight"(8 Tips)
"Frozen hot chocolate was somehow refreshing."(8 Tips)
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AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014San Francisco's Dandelion Chocolate is a MUST if you love chocolate. They also offer workshops where you can learn all there is to know about chocolate and even try your hand at making your own! Read more
Marisa LownApril 7, 2016Looking for a coffee alternative? Try the Nibby Horchata! A house made concoction of cocoa nibs, rice, almonds, hazelnuts, and cinnamon. Pair with a chocolate canelé!
Upvoted Mar 8
Rodrиго РивераMay 27, 2018Tasty chocolate drinks made with locally produced chocolate. Good spot to hang out and work or read. Friendly service. Rather pricey. Recommended.
Shared my first ever s'more here: a gently charred, squidgy marshmallow resting atop a chunk of smooth, dark chocolate on a ginger-laced cookie. This with a thick, silken, spiced hot chocolate. Swoon.
Niharika KohliNovember 9, 2018European style drinking chocolate definitely lived up to my expectations! Tiramisu was pretty good too, though unusual.
Rose PuntilloFebruary 3, 2017The chocolate bars and chocolate drinks and I can't wait to come back and eat the amazing food I saw people enjoying
The best item on the menu is the chocolate bars. The drinking chocolate is a close second. You can ask for the drinking chocolate with water if you are lactose intolerant or vegan!- Noah WeissAugust 9, 2015The Mission Mecca of chocolate. Free samples abound. Frozen hot chocolate was somehow refreshing.
Word of warning: the nib toffee while delicious is about 3 times bigger than it seems. Order it to go, nibble and take the rest home. You've got at least 2.5 desserts in there.
Shop for a great local chocolate company; you can try samples of their various bars, and get baked goods and drinks made with their chocolate.
Like an artisanal Willy Wonka's, this phenomenal chocolatier and cafe's production of chocolate winds up in brownie flights, hot or cold drinkables and delectable pastries.
Sarah BallDecember 13, 2017You can sit here and work on your laptop and watch people making chocolate when you need a distraction. What’s not to love?
Hanan MalSeptember 13, 2019The marshmallows are amazing. Try their Ecuador Cold brew is great if you like your coffee on the bitter chocolaty side. Passion fruité macaron is an interesting flavor.
Alex ReyesApril 20, 2013Wish I could take a picture of the smells, great place to just sit and watch the work. The whole roasted beans are great, the spicy hot chocolate is pretty good, though actually spicy hot.
Eduardo MekitarianSeptember 22, 2014A rich and delicious hot frozen chocolate with a superb service. Servers are extremely polite and helpful. Dark chocolate bars to die for!! Such a wonderful place!
Ashok LalwaniMarch 3, 2015Love their chocolate. Simple and delicious. You can watch chocolate making process live while sipping on some mouth watering hot or cold chocolate drinks. Try their very unique Cacao Fruit Smoothie.
Spoon CarvalhoNovember 20, 2019If you love chocolate and a cute ambience then this place is for you. It also doubles as the perfect little first, second, I’m going to love you forever, dessert/coffee date place.
Aprile ElcichJuly 2, 2016Nice place to hang out, good chocolate, but all of their drinks are sickly sweet — wish they served something you could drink with the chocolate... like tea.
ᴡ ElliotOctober 2, 2015You'll want to eat everything. If only having one, go for the classic cookie. But you're best going in a large group so that you can sample lots.
If you are a desperate European looking for a great espresso or americano in San Francisco, this is the place! Plus, great bitter chocolate from around the world and free cookies ;)
Serious EatsFebruary 11, 2014Dandelion makes all their chocolate bars, from bean to bar, in the store. Try the single origin bars or indulge in a mug of excellent hot chocolate.- Rozina SzőgyényiFebruary 8, 2015If you like spicy food then the Mission Hot Chocolate is a must! Sit down behind the bar and enjoy the view on the chocolate factory.
If you're into the chocolate making process check out their nifty guide they keep at the bar! Also, look into their chocolate classes!
Delicious chocolate items here. Loved the European hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Their pastry case features a different chef every week. Some great treats can be found (like this jar of tiny choc chip cookies).
A hidden coffee gem. Great macchiatos and cappuccinos, and an awesome place to chill and work. Every coffee comes with a little shortbread cookie treat!
The Black Forest Jar from this week's popup, Native Baking Company, is outstanding. Pair it with a Marocchino and you have heavenly delight.
Chris H.March 19, 2016A must go to stop in the Mission. Expensive chocolate but well worth the quality and uniqueness. Be sure and check out the gift boxes.
Amanda AizussAugust 12, 2015Come after dinner for dessert! Chocolate malt sandwich is good if you want something like a chocolate chip cookie.
Bkwm JDecember 14, 2013Came for Feve almonds (they're SO GOOD), but it's sold out! Bummer! I guess I need to go online or to the shop to get them... 😅😨😱😫😆😤 http://www.fevechocolates.com/index2.html
Gary ManalusDecember 24, 2013Had fun sampling the chocolates. Tried the cacao fruit smoothie and it was interesting... Not a bad flavor but definitely unusual... Made from the fruit of the cacao tree
The European Drinking chocolate is an impressive dessert.
BommySeptember 12, 2016Taste a few chocolate samples. Frozen hot chocolate is rich and creamy. Nibby horchata is cinnamony and super decadent. Brownie bite flight is fun to try.
Tom MaxwellFebruary 9, 2019The European drinking chocolate is to die for -- it's so rich I almost couldn't finish the small portion.
Lori LeeJuly 9, 2015The tiramisu is damn heavenly, I can't even. The smore was a close second, I liked the burnt flavor of the marshmallow.
Shagun AulakhJanuary 9, 2015I was hesitant about another fancy shmancey place in the neighborhood, but the Mexican hot chocolate is bomb...and the cherry on top is homemade marshmallows!
Ro JJanuary 18, 2016The mission hot chocolate is exquisite! Do their chocolate tour and get their Madagascar bar. Every bit worth the prices they charge.
Lauren MacSeptember 20, 2015Loved our tour! Dandelion is a special place with special chocolate. Don't miss the brownie tasting platter.
Do not forget their homemade vanilla marshmallows (Free if you get a hot chocolate!)
Cindy LiJune 30, 2015Everything. Try the tasting menu. The nibs toffee is great too. It's addictive.
Geoffrey Blair AstudilloAugust 26, 2013Their chocolate torte is so rich and light and is only $4. They also sell Four Barrel Coffee. Dessert and coffee, what more can you ask for?
Learn all about chocolate, taste some of the best chocolate ever, drool over the desserts in the case. Leave happy.- Arlynne CakesFebruary 23, 2015Great products and great staff. A bit pricey, but the quality and menu is great. Their iced mocha and iced coffee are delightful.
IzabellaMay 4, 2015One of the best hot chocolate I ever had, the also have real cocoa beans in the store.
- This place is amazing!! Try the European drinking chocolate + cake!
Maya ShanmugamSeptember 6, 2014The level of complexity found in their two ingredient chocolate bars is amazing. Their bars are a constant staple in my pantry.
S'more the house-made marshmallow, definitely try if you are lucky enough to come across.
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Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(415) 349-0942
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