Deux Cranes

What a cute little chocolate shop! I've been wanting to check this place out because I've developed a huge chocolate tooth in the last few years and have been purveying around the bay area looking for delicious chocolates.They have fun, unique flavors in the form of bon bons, bars, caramels, etc.They have a loyalty program and you bet your bottom dollar I signed up!I would've bought every flavor but the cost does add up, so I'll savor each bite until I'm back again.

I'm a big chocolate fan and have tried some of the best in Europe, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but Deux Cranes totally delivered.I got a holiday box, and the seasonal pieces were both beautiful and delicious. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the flavors, they were creative but not over the top, and everything worked so well together.The chocolate itself was so smooth and rich, clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The seasonal touches made it feel extra special and festive, which I loved. Will definitely be back for more!

This is the cutest and most unassuming shop in the Safeway plaza!! It features the most delicious flavors of Japanese inspired flavors for chocolate that is just totally up my alley. I went overboard and bought pretty much all of the flavors?? The downside is that they are pretty pricey, but the quality is just so good. I have yet to try them all since I'm going to gift most of them, but I'm so excited. The shop itself is adorable!! From the cute aunties working at the counter to packaging of the chocolate bars down to the design of the bags, which is just gorgeous!! It's such an experience. I can't wait to come back!

I'm not usually a huge chocolate fan but if I had to eat chocolate it would be these. Their chocolates are the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. I also got to meet the owner. She was so kind in sharing her stories of how Deux Cranes was founded.

Charming chocolate store filled with beautiful artisanal chocolate. Had the privilege of meeting the founder and chocolatier Michiko. It was wonderful to hear her passion and journey into becoming what Deux Cranes is today. Michikos cultural background inspired her beautiful chocolate creations with Japanese flavors of sesame, yuzu, matcha and many more. The packaged chocolate is also so pretty to look at and would be a wonderful gift to give. I tried the matcha bonbons which were amazing! I also loved the chocolate sables, the matcha chocolate bars, and the dark chocolate with coffee and cream. Service is wonderful and kind. One thing to note for those who have nut or sesame food allergens : to read the packaging to make sure you are able to enjoy a chocolate without these ingredients. I did see some that were nut and sesame free!

I wonder how I never knew about this place which was so close to my home. Went for a chocolate making event and the lady was just the nicest person and explained everything so patiently about chocolate making process. She explained the difference between everyday store bought chocolate and high quality ones. The chocolates were just amazing and tasted really good. I had passion fruit and matcha chocolates. For chocolate making process, dipped chocolate cookies(divine), marshmallows and mango.Loved how clean and organized everything was and loved their display of chocolates. Everything was so passionate about chocolates at the store. Will definitely go back to gift some to friends

The Matcha and Spiced Dark Chocolates were to die for!!I loved how enthusiastic everyone at the shop was, and how passionate they were about the chocolates. Definitely recommend if you want a fusion (Japanese + French) chocolates or just great quality regular ones!!

I found this shop coming home from a trip and craving something chocolatey. While this shop is on the smaller side, there were many choices and it showcased chocolates like gems in a jewelry store. The woman tending the store was so kind and helped us with different flavor profiles. I tried the chocolate sables, matcha chocolate with yuzu and the hojicha milk chocolate with kokuto pecans and cranberries. I did notice there were vegan options and options for those with allergies. I would happily make another drive to there but thankful they also have an online store to purchase.

This cute small chocolate store has such decedent chocolate with the right amounts and spice and fruit. Definitely great gifting chocolate or "just because" chocolate.

3/22/2024 LIMITED EDITION: SAKURA ALMOND EGGDark chocolate flavor at the top, then the buttery almond shortbread layer comes next, then the cherry jelly and sakura ganache. The sakura flavors aren't big as you continue eating, but you get the flavors in the beginning. It's definitely enjoyable! LIMITED EDITION: SAKURA MATCHA CHOCOLATE BAR You can taste the full, earthy matcha right upfront! Beautiful matcha flavor! However, the sakura takes a backseat. I can taste little of it with that berry tang, but matcha is the star. Like the Nestle's Crunch Bar, you also get rice krispies between each bite, which was good.LIMITED EDITION: SPRING BENTO BOX 2024- Blue Sky Sakura Bar-Sakura/Cherry Jam, Matcha Cream, Almond Shortbread Butter (almonds, gluten, milk)- Night Sky Sakura Bar-Sakura/Cherry Jam, Sakura Saké Cream, GF Rice/Almond Shortbread Butter (alcohol, almonds, milk.)- Sakura Rice Crispy (sesame seeds, butter)- Cherry Pâte de Fruit - Sakura Saké Bonbon (alcohol, milk)- Matcha Cream Bonbon (milk)- Hōjicha Cream Bonbon (milk)- Sakura Cream Bonbon (milk) My favorites from this bento box: The Bonbons! Sakura Saké Bonbon - Fruity sakura flavor, then the saké comes through. Well done and wish this would stay on the menu. Matcha Cream Bonbon - Beautiful chocolate crunch of outer chocolate. Matcha was a very good quality matcha which was rich in flavor, fruity and sweet. Then the milky flavor hit the end, which brought the whole thing together. Delicious! Hōjicha Cream Bonbon - Strong hōjicha flavor coming through! Then that creaminess at the end. Lovely! Sakura Cream Bonbon - Lightly floral, yet the outer chocolate shell tastes slightly caramelly which adds another flavor at the end. Compared to the Sakura Saké Bonbon it's not the best, but that outer shell chocolate was superb! Blue Sky Sakura Bar - Earthy flavor as the first note, then a light almond flavor, then a fruity cherry flavor at the end. Good crispy crunch from the outer chocolate shell. Overall indistinguishable flavors in one bar. Beautiful bar inside and out. Night Sky Sakura Bar - The sakura fruity tang comes first, then the almond paste and shortbread, and lastly the sake. It has this light, floral, creaminess which was very pleasant. The base flavor is similar to the Sakura Saké Bonbon. Again, beautiful bar and crunch from the outer chocolate shell.The cherry patés were my least favorite, which was too sweet and tart. Yes, it tasted like cherry, which was good, but the overwhelming sweetness killed the cherry flavor overall. HAZELNUT CARAMELSLight, buttery caramel with chopped hazelnut pieces. DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMELSYou can taste dark chocolate as soon as you bite into it, then get a slightly savory caramel, like there's miso in it. SALTED CARAMELSVery buttery, soft with the best deep caramel flavor. Did not taste salt as a top note, but out of all the caramels I've had at Deux Cranes, this one was the best! Melted the salted caramels and miso pepper caramels together on a kouign-amann in the toaster oven for a more deep caramelized flavor. It was such a good decision because the it was the best warm, gooey, melty, caramelized, crispy kouign-amann I've ever had! So good! A must-try!