Kakawa Chocolate House

the staff and owner were all amazing.the store was busy and yet somehow they made us feel like we were the only ones in the store.The chocolates were all amazing as well.When in Santa Fe this is the Chocolate place to be.

Cute local chocolate shop.They have various flavors of chocolate truffles and a variety of drinking chocolate. You can ask for free samples of the drinking chocolate before you order so definitely sample so you know what you like. I got their chocolate flight - my favorite was their regular drinking chocolate despite all the unique flavors. I found their Chili hot chocolate way too spicy - it was more red than brown. I couldn't drink it at all. I also didn't particularly love any of the dark chocolates because they were very very strong. Their drinking chocolate is a slightly thicker version of a regular hot chocolate - I would not classify it as the really thick european style drinking chocolate so I was a bit disappointed by them.

This is the best chocolate I've ever had! Kakawa has seriously nailed the art of chocolate and has made the most mouthwatering, eye rolling, flavor experiences I've ever had in the realm of chocolate. The staff was kind enough to let us stay while they were closing to eat our last minute sundae order (sorry about that) but we had the ice cream sundae on a brownie with the Aztec chocolate ice cream, and it lived up to our expectations, and surpassed! If you're ever in Santa Fe, you need to come here and try at least a truffle, the French dark is amazing, as well as piñon caramel, or get one of these brownie sundaes. The sipping chocolate is fantastic too. If I was asked, "What at Kakawa is good?" I would tell them to try literally anything.

The hot chocolate is amazing and they want to make sure you get the chocolate you actually like so expect to spend a few minutes trying a few of their options. I appreciate their attention to quality over quantity. I loved how they separated out traditional chocolate from new/European style versions. Their homemade whip cream was crazy good!I bought a lot of chocolates to go (to take back home). The pistachio chocolate bar was so gooooood!

Kakawa Chocolate House. If I could pin this as my top review, I would. Santa Fe, you have something truly special with this chocolatier. I was completely blown away by this establishment, the ice cream, chocolate elixers, and the service. I love when a location has a signature item (New Mexico's chiles), and Santa Fe also has Kakawa Chocolate House.When you first enter the historic adobe space with the turquoise trim, you're greeted with a breeze of chocolate and a line of anticipatory customers. If you're new to this space, you might be a little overwhelmed by just good senses and vibes: smiling faces, a sweet aroma, and a charming space. This place is guaranteed to make you happier than you were before you entered. A chocolate elixir is like a hot cocoa, but I love how the team here has researched its history and tries to concoct the kind of cocoa and chocolate they would have served throughout history from the ancient Aztecs, to Marie Antoinette, to Thomas Jefferson. I want to call out our server Ishi, who was nothing but patient, considerate, and informative to my family and questions. Her attentiveness and answers made me want to do all my Christmas shopping here and I ended up buying more truffles and mole and goodies. If she is any indication, Kakawa hires wonderful people who go above and beyond. If Kakawa is reading this, Ishi deserves that Christmas bonus!Now for the main event: I don't care how cold it is, you have to try the Aztec Chile Chocolate Ice Cream with Whipped cream. I love ice cream, but I've never had such a wholly unique, fresh-tasting ice cream that has such complexity. It tastes rich without tasting artificial; bittersweet, but perfectly balanced between the two flavors. The whipped cream is as fluffy as a cloud, but my favorite sensation was the chile. I love that it dovetails with New Mexico, and also gets a nice bite and warmth not on first bite, but such a peppery sensation on the aftertaste. You get the real sense that this is a business that cares about the product and the customer experience. You can taste it. This is a must visit location when you're in Santa Fe, New Mexico; dare I say this is the best chocolate ice cream I've ever had. I can't wait to give my truffle gifts and make that mole. Kakawa has a fanatic who'll be preaching their praises to anyone with ears!Food: 5/5Value: 5/5Experience: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Good for: everyone! Save room for dessert.Recommends: Aztec Chile Chocolate with whipped cream. Notes: Why not walk over after a day at the Plaza, Museums, and Basilicas.

I haven't actually been here, but I've had the chocolates from here. The Hubs was in SF last fall for business and brought me some chocolates from Kakawa (he also ordered some more for me for Christmas). OMG these are probably the most intense and flavorful chocolates I've ever had! Even if you can't get to Santa Fe, treat yourself and order some online. It's worth it!

This is a definite MUST VISIT if you're ever in Santa Fe!!The hubs and I each got a drinking chocolate flight with whipped cream and bought added truffles and a brownie to our delicious stop!The Goat Cheese and Sage truffles were absolutely amazing!! The combo is perfect with chocolate!!The staff is so nice and welcoming that you'll want to stay here a little longer instead of taking it to go.

What a fun chocolate shop! We came here looking for different flavors of hot chocolate to drink and wow do they have tons of tasty and unique flavors - both to drink in store and to buy to make yourself home. They also offer samples which is fun and helpful to make up your mind!Kakawa also a full on chocolate shop where you can buy a piece of chocolate in pretty much any flavor imaginable (I got raspberry, and chocolate covered mango slices). They have lots of indoor seating and restrooms and plentiful free parking. It's also a short (less than 10min) walk from the main square downtown which was good exercise before I scarfed down on chocolate!

I had spiced and goat cheese truffles and hot chocolate from the Salem, Massachusetts location in October 2021. It was so good I went 2 days in a row despite the fact my hotel room was in Providence, Rhode Island. Their only locations are in Santa Fe and Salem currently. My husband and I were in Santa Fe so I absolutely had to stop by.We got these to bring home. Almost everything is marked gluten-free.I ended up getting 4 goat cheese and sage truffles ($4.25 each) while my husband got a green chile caramel $3.50 and a cherry chili truffle. They were all marked gluten-free.Staff was attentive and while pricey, the truffles are so good and so unique that I think they're worth it. Visited October 2024

I wanted to post a new review for the Kakawa Chocolate House.A few weeks ago I listed a negative review in regard to my purchase.Bonnie immediately reached out to me and replaced my entire purchase and offered her suggestions to try some other selections.I received my new order yesterday with recipe suggestions.It was delicious!Thank you Bonnie ! I highly recommend the Kakawa Chocolate house!