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Sweet Lollapalooza
Category: Food Specialty Food Chocolatiers and Shops Chocolatiers and Shops [Edit]
10155 102 StEdmonton, AB T5J 0A5
(780) 436-3190
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
7 reviews for Sweet Lollapalooza
7 reviews in English
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Review from Violet A.
Edmonton, AB
2/8/2012 4 photos
If you have ever been lucky enough to have had chocolate from the great French Chocolatier Pierre Herme in France, then you will know how extremely fortunate we are to have Sweet Lollapalooza in Edmonton, Alberta Canada!
There are very few people in life that are just magnificient at their life's work; hence, the Masters of Art, Geniuses of Science and so on.
It is patently obvious that Brett Roy, the Chocolatier of this establishment is one of these people: a master! His chocolates are truly gems and taste like nothing else in the world of chocolate. If you think B. Callebaut is the best -- I would liken Callebaut chocolates and Sweet Lollapalooza chocolates to drinking sparkling white grape juice to drinking a gorgeous glass of Cristal Champagne!
So, yes the chocolates are expensive but in this case you most certainly do get what you pay for and if you want to impress anybody -- get them the best... -
Review from Lauren N.
5/5/2012
It's now been twice that I've caved in and succumbed to the decadent delights of Sweet Lollapalooza. I had the privilege of meeting Chocolatier Brett Roy, who offered me a sample of anything I wished to try. I zoned in on the dark chocolate and honey nougat, and I'm so glad I did. It was heaven! Automatically I had to have more.
The soft caramels are also delicious and simply melt in your mouth. A bag of these makes a great little gift for anyone who appreciates a little sweetness now and then.
I will have to come back and sample something new everyday until I've tried it all, lol ... But in all seriousness, this chocolate shop is amazing and stands in a calibre of its own.
If I remember correctly, they also offer chocolate-making workshops. Great idea for team-building! -
Review from Metal Chick M.
Edmonton, AB
10/25/2011
After reading about them in the paper I was very curious to try this place as I am VERY picky on my chocolate and only eat the best. As far as I am concerned Edmonton has no "best" (to those who consider Bernard Callebaut the best...you have lots to learn about chocolate).
Anyways, today of all the days, I got a close parking spot to my lawyer's place at Scotia place and decided to wander off to the Sweet Lollaplooza place.
At first I didn't know what to make of it as it seemed they didn't have a lot of chocolates to choose from. They make chocolate on the spot up a few steps and I figured this had to at least be a quality place when you can see the machines doing the work.
The staff and owner were very generous with samples, I only took one square sample as I was actually craving an actual meal before indulging in a sweet. In any case, most of their truffles are little squares and so I picked out about 18-20 different pieces for about $35, so I could try them later.
I have to say, after trying 5/6 of them tonight, there are a couple that I really like and a couple I don't like - as I said I am very picky. But the presentation and texture of the chocolates is just exquisite, very well designed. The box that they put the truffles in is beautiful and professionally designed, definitely would be a nice present for a lady.
I have to try more truffles and give them more of a chance to give a better review, but for preliminary, I definitely recommend this place for chocolate lovers and it is definitely quite a few steps up from Bernard Callebaut, which is not even in this league.
One other thing I would suggest is that they add a little bit more variety of milk and white chocolate truffles for the rookies, as most of their chocolates are dark, which is considered to be of higher quality. -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
7/15/2011
After eating a very healthy lunch across the plaza at The Chopped Leaf, my tastebuds were tingling for a treat. I glanced to my right, and what did I see, but a tiny but adorable chocolate shoppe.
It's one glass case of several dozen chocolate types and a wall of lollipops, and then a small staircase leads up to the chocolate making magic area.
Chocolatier Brett Roy was very friendly, an even let me try out a sample (hazelnut)! I picked up half a dozen chocolates for my afternoon treat, including lavender chocolate. Yeah, you read that correctly, lavender chocolate. It even had a girly pink lips design adorning the top!
These chocolate don't run cheap (around $2 each) but they were totally worth it. My sweet tooth was satisfied for sure! -
Review from Kent M.
7/16/2011
Absolutely delectable chocolates and great service.
The burnt butter caramel is to die for. These folks create very interesting flavours that I would have never dreamed of, such as Earl Grey tea. Of course, I like some better than others, but that's to be expected!
The service has been friendly all three times I have visited. The owner and his staff are always very generous with samples, and have always given out complimentary (and delicious!) caramels with each of my purchases.
I even brought a friend from Vancouver with me to sample the chocolates, and she was duly impressed. A very nice chocolate shop in which to splurge! -
Review from Paula K.
10/30/2011
A chocolate shop for discerning palates. Just about everything here is made in-house and the chocolate manufacturing area is open and visible. The shop is small, but packs a lot of sweetness. The staff are also very friendly and you can try samples. Really, what's there not to like?
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Review from Liv V.
Edmonton, AB
8/27/2011
Chocolate is my vice. I'd be the first to admit that. I happened upon Sweet Lollapalooza late one afternoon, just before they closed shop for the day. I was immediately impressed by the exotic flavours (such as Grand Marnier, Earl Grey Tea and Lavender) and with the employees' knowledge of the chocolate-making process. It's a tiny place but that merely adds to its charm. I left with a trio of tiny indulgences (the flavours I name above) and savoured each one slowly, as one must do with things of quality. Smooth as smooth can be and no phony, nasty flavours whatsoever.
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