California · 2026 list
10 Best Gourmet Chocolate Shops in California (2026 List)
Out of 21 gourmet 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 Clemente, Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Danville 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 | Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate | San Clemente | 4.9 | 62 |
| 3 | Menchaca Chocolates | Santa Barbara | 4.9 | 51 |
| 4 | XOX Truffles | San Francisco | 4.8 | 494 |
| 5 | Danville Chocolates | Danville | 4.8 | 193 |
| 6 | Tifa Chocolate & Gelato | Ventura | 4.9 | 34 |
| 7 | BAR AU CHOCOLAT | Manhattan Beach | 5.0 | 15 |
| 8 | Beach Sweets | San Diego | 4.8 | 50 |
| 9 | Dandelion Chocolate | San Francisco | 4.7 | 2,770 |
| 10 | Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates | Sacramento | 4.7 | 1,088 |
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 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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At number 3 is Menchaca Chocolates with a 4.9 average from 51 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and tours and classes. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 646-369-7277
- Website
- menchacachocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed ClosedThu 12 to 6 PMFri 12 to 8 PMSat 12 to 6 PMSun Closed
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Next up is XOX Truffles with a 4.8 average from 494 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Celebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties." Its Google category points to truffles and hot chocolate. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Thursdays and stays open until 7 PM every day it opens.
- Phone
- +1 415-421-4814
- Website
- xoxtruffles.cafe
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 12 to 7 PMThu ClosedFri to Sun 12 to 7 PM
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Danville Chocolates comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 193 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Cheerful specialty shop boasting a variety of housemade gourmet chocolates, truffles & other sweets." Its Google category points to truffles. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 925-314-0001
- Website
- danvillechocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Tifa Chocolate & Gelato holds its place here with a 4.9 average from 34 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and ice cream. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 11 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 805-775-4040
- Website
- tifachocolateandgelato.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 10 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 11 PMSun 10 AM to 10 PM
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Close behind is BAR AU CHOCOLAT with a 5.0 average from 15 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. It is closed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 310-871-9858
- Website
- barauchocolat.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue 10 AM to 2 PMWed ClosedThu 10 AM to 2 PMFri to Sun Closed
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At number 8 is Beach Sweets with a 4.8 average from 50 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Old-fashioned shop offering a wide selection of packaged & bulk candies, plus handmade chocolate." Its Google category points to candy. 80% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 619-222-3322
- Website
- beachsweetsob.com
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM to 8 PMTue ClosedWed to Thu 11 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 8 PM
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Next up is Dandelion Chocolate with a 4.7 average from 2,770 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Small-batch chocolatier offering handmade candy bars & brownies, cocoa beans & educational classes." Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 79% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 415-349-0942
- Website
- dandelionchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 7:30 AM to 9 PMFri to Sat 7:30 AM to 10 PMSun 7:30 AM to 9 PM
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Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates comes in at number 10 with a 4.7 average from 1,088 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "A pretty, pastel-hued outpost for truffles, macarons, ice cream, hot chocolate & other sweets." Its Google category points to truffles, hot chocolate and candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 916-706-1738
- Website
- gingerelizabeth.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Thu 10 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 10 AM to 6 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet.
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 gourmet 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 tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every gourmet 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.