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Chocolatas
Category: Food Specialty Food Chocolatiers and Shops Chocolatiers and Shops [Edit]
1669 Johnston St#151
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
(604) 504-5957
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for Chocolatas
5 reviews in English
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Review from Tom B.
1/23/2012
One of the great things about my visit to Canada this weekend. Friendly, charming, and very engaging staff, along with a very interesting mix of choices in the case.
I've said it before and I'll say it again here--I can kinda tell which chocolates are the good stuff, but, really, I am shopping for gifts at a place like this. It doesn't have much chance of making it to my mouth, especially if it turns out to be really, really good. Half the chocolate I bought this morning is already gone, and, if this tells you much about the quality on offer here, I didn't get to try any (not that I insisted or anything).
I focused on the truffle case at one end. They have about three dozen different options, ranging from simple milk chocolate, maybe with some almonds, caramel, or fruit flavor added, up to choices with sea salt, rosemary, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and other infusions. That deep end where the oddball flavors are is where I focused, because I know what will make me look good when I get home. The lady behind the counter sized me up right away and threw in a couple of additional recommendations to round out the little bag I was filling, and they will probably turn out to be the stars of the trip.
The chocolates here are made well with high-quality ingredients, well-modulated recipes, and attractive decoration on the outside. Whether you're the one presenting the chocolates or you're the one unwrapping the chocolates, it looks like this place is an absolutely indispensable resource. I will certainly be back when I want to get some more. -
Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
Are you lured in by artfully designed sweets sporting names like "whisky" and descriptions like "stem, pits and liquor"? Well, for years, the closest I have come to tempting my tongue has been leering at Chocolatas while ordering up some Oyama across the hall.
But that changed today. I said "Just one" but really, with that many choices, it was impossible to stop there. Cherries, whisky, sea salt and the "Granville Island" in hand, I went from a leer to a gorge. And I don't regret it. These little truffles are perfect for a indulgence while browsing the stalls or for a gift. Yes, if I were a tourist, I would buy one of the Vancouver inspired tins and fill it with Vancouver named chocolates. You can't resist. It's more fitting than a keychain with a beaver on it, right?
I wouldn't go so far as to say they're the tops in the city, but they're a-ok for a splurge. I'd say they're probably priced at a premium, but with the location they're in, it only makes economical sense. I'm coming back to try the mint, chai, champagne truffles and bark. -
Review from Gloria L.
4/4/2011 1 photo
Not only does the chocolate taste good, but it visually stimulating. It might be a little pricey for these chocolates, but with all the designs, is not it worth it? $18.00 for the Vancouver Time Tin.
The salesman was very nice and congenial. He told us how this place won the local chocolate contest this year and the competition was pretty close to their competitor, who surprisingly uses their chocolate. o_O He gave us each a sample of the chocolate since the ones we bought were souvenirs. I don't like chocolate much, especially dark chocolate, but the one I received was surprisingly tasty and creamy. Mhmmm! Wish there was one back home...
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Review from Johannes H.
Vancouver, BC
7/12/2010
This place is still a secret in Vancouver. It is located inside of the Granville Island Market, but once found you will be met by lots of choices. They offer so many unique and creative variations that it is difficult to choose, but whatever you end up with, it's seem always to be an awesome choice.
Wim Tas, who came from Belgia (that is where they make one of the best chocolates in the world) has created this beautiful shop. If you meet him in his shop, he can give you terrific recommendations on milk and dark chocolate types. And if you happen to speak some German he understands that as well, since he studied there.
I can recommend Horse Head, Diamant, Zenzero and Four Spices.
If you enjoy Chocolate and also like the Granville Island Market, you have to give this place a try. And if you need a gift for somebody, I am sure they will love Chocolatas. In my opinion it is the best chocolate in Vancouver!Listed in: The best of Vancouver
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Review from Mercedes G.
Vancouver, BC
10/24/2008 1 photo
The beauty of Canada is that we get to enjoy some truly exceptional imports, in particular from Belgian Maitre Chocolatier, Wim Tas who moved from Belgium in 2002 to begin spreading the word of fine chocolate. This newly opened market stand on Granville Island have found their niche with Chocolatas. Fine, traditionally, organic handmade chocolates in fascinatingly unique flavours and artfully inspired designs will have you salivating. I was generously given a sample of their Kyoto Cherry Rose tea flavoured dark chocolate and wow! The selection is inspired by worldly flavours, from white chocolate ganache with green tea infusion, dark ganache flavoured with wasabi, dark chocolate with bitter coffee caramel ganache to dark ganache with pink, black and Szechaun peppercorns and milk chocolate ganache with fruit infusions. I snapped up a dark ganache finished with sea salt and the dark ganache with raspberry chocolate, amazing! Chocolates were $1.50 a piece and Chocolatas also does beautiful and unique gift boxes and provides chocolate fountain rentals for small and large parties. Chocolatas will also consult with you on wedding favours for your impending nuptials while accommodating any budget.
