California · 2026 list
10 Best Chocolate Shops in California (2026 List)
Out of 179 chocolate shops we track in California, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Albert's Petite Sweets in Long Beach at 5.0. The picks span Long Beach, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento and Berkeley and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 284 chocolate shops in California, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert's Petite Sweets | Long Beach | 5.0 | 103 |
| 2 | Chocolate Covered | San Francisco | 4.9 | 283 |
| 3 | Raphio Chocolate | Fresno | 4.9 | 188 |
| 4 | See's Candies | Sacramento | 4.9 | 183 |
| 5 | Chocolaterie | Berkeley | 4.9 | 96 |
| 6 | Melt Chocolate | Glendale | 4.9 | 93 |
| 7 | Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolates | Santa Barbara | 4.9 | 78 |
| 8 | Liana Treat & Berry | Valencia | 5.0 | 30 |
| 9 | Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate | San Clemente | 4.9 | 62 |
| 10 | See's Candies | Upland | 5.0 | 26 |
The list
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Albert's Petite Sweets leads the list with a 5.0 average from 103 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 98% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 562-761-9924
- Website
- albertspetitesweets.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 11 AM to 10 PM
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Close behind is Chocolate Covered with a 4.9 average from 283 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Boutique specializing in chocolate varieties from around the world, plus gifts & custom candy boxes." Its Google category points to candy and dipped treats. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 415-641-8123
- Website
- chocolatecoveredsf.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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At number 3 is Raphio Chocolate with a 4.9 average from 188 reviews on Google. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 559-424-3369
- Website
- raphiochocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Next up is See's Candies with a 4.9 average from 183 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 916-665-2574
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 10 AM to 6 PM
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Chocolaterie comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 96 reviews on Google. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 510-705-8800
- Website
- shopchocolaterie.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Sat 12 to 6 PMSun Closed
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Melt Chocolate holds its place here with a 4.9 average from 93 reviews on Google. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 747-361-7646
- Website
- meltchoco.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 11 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolates with a 4.9 average from 78 reviews on Google. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 805-335-9427
- Website
- twentyfourblackbirds.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 4 PM
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At number 8 is Liana Treat & Berry with a 5.0 average from 30 reviews on Google. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- lianatreatandberry.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate with a 4.9 average from 62 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 949-369-1052
- Website
- schmidschocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 4 PM
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See's Candies comes in at number 10 with a 5.0 average from 26 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." 96% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 840-466-5055
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 7 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best chocolate shop in California?
Albert's Petite Sweets in Long Beach tops this list with a 5.0 average from 103 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every chocolate shop in California?
The California chocolate shop directory lists all 284 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.