The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe & Bakery

My first time coming here and enjoyed their hot chocolate! I got their Salted Caramel hot chocolate and it was perfectly sweet! I also tried their European style sipping chocolate, which is called Bittersweet, and thoroughly enjoyed it. They also sell tons of chocolate artisanal bars, which is pretty neat. There's not many seating inside since this spot is a bit small. They do have a bathroom, which is clean, so I appreciate that. I would definitely come back here if I'm in the area.

Today was the first warmish day of the year and people were out in droves at the Chocolate Dragon when I arrived in the late afternoon. They were waiting for friends at outside tables, and bouncing babies as they sipped their beverages.I ordered a chocolate chai and was very happy with my choice.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and the wait time was about 10-15 minutes as they were pretty busy. I ordered a chocolate chai hot chocolate and was charged an extra 30 cents for the chai which was a bit annoying as I wasn't told there was an extra charge. However, the drink was ready around 5 minutes after I ordered. The hot chocolate chai was delicious. It was super sweet and creamy and wasn't too thick to drink. It was easy to sip on and had a nice refreshing flavor to it. I would definitely come back and try another drink on the menu if I'm in the area!

I was in the neighborhood and the wind chill compelled me to step in. This is an order at the counter type of spot, and very popular for parents and their kids. Not sure if it's a permanent change, but on my visit there was a huge sign denoting this was a Wi-Fi, and laptop free space.The service was quick, the cashier answered my few questions and entered my order for the bicerin, rich sipping chocolate. It was bitter at first but had a smooth finish. Maybe I'll try the Classic next time in in the area.

Wanted to update my post from a few years ago and give them some extra love. The location is very ideal offering a unique, community based shopping experience in Oakland. There are many chocolate treats, coffee and sipping options available with my favorite being the house made chai w/ bitter sweet chocolate. The bitter sweet chocolate was suggested to me sometime ago and has been a staple for me ever since. The staff is super friendly, special shout out to Vesta !, and knowledgeable as this place has tons of different chocolate options - drinks, powders, candy bars/individual pieces baked goods, etc.. The shop is rather small but offers seating inside and tables are available along the sidewalk just outside the door. A great place to chill out, satisfy your chocolate cravings and stroll the neighborhood. Would consider this a MUST place to checkout here in Oakland. Big ups to Chocolate Dragon

Wow! This place has every kind of chocolate flavor combination you can think of! Organic Mexican artisanal chocolate with cinnamon and chile to Japanese Cherry blossom chocolate to chocolate with various fruits (mango, berries, cherry, etc.) to chocolates from Singapore to chocolates with various types of nuts. They also serve hot chocolate. I've been on the hunt for the best thick shipping European hot chocolate and although this place has amazing hot chocolate, it's not thick enough to consider it sipping hot chocolate. Also, just a tip, marshmallows are extra $ but I wasn't informed of that so they gave me some for free when I asked. I mistakenly expected it to be included since they do it at Dandelion Chocolate. I would come here again for chocolate bars to gift or to explore a new chocolate bar flavor profile for myself. Very cool place indeed!

The best cup of hot chocolate I've paid for in my life. As someone who prefers things less sweet but not as rawdog as black coffee, I opted for the middle in between the classic and the bittersweet, esp since the bittersweet was literally just a cup of melted dark chocolate with water: a classic with dark chocolate + oat milk, and it was still sweet and creamy enough to enjoy without being overdosed on sugar. My friend liked the pumpkin loaves, although they did have a spice I didn't like. As for service, the staff here were very straightforward and helpful - my friend was helped out for 10+ min just trying out chocolate samples and learning about the different Asian inspired chocolate bars. These chocolates seem to make gr9 gifts! There is limited indoor seating and it gets packed on evenings, but we were always able to get a seat. Vibes are quite immaculate and I'd come here daily if I could:') Christmas spirits in the Bay Area get a bit tough to find, so this cozy spot is very much appreciated!!!

Recommended for an evening treat! We got the Mexican hot chocolate, which comes as a 10oz pour with notes of cayenne and cinnamon. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet. Seating was available indoors and outside, though it was packed inside at 7:30pm. They have an entire hot chocolate menu to choose from. The service is countertop, and there's a wide selection of chocolate bars to choose from if you're looking for a gift. We found street parking close by. Hot chocolate 5/5Ambiance 5/5 plenty of winter decorations, a good amount of seatingPastries - did not taste but didn't look super appetizing Service - 3/5, staff wasn't overly friendly and you need to go back inside for beverages if sitting outside

At last! This is the sipping chocolate experience my wife has been looking for. The Spicy was fun -- though not too spicy. The Bittersweet was the one; it was thick, rich, and chocolate-y. She'll be dreaming about it until the next time we come.Service was friendly and efficient. Parking was not easy, even on a Wednesday night. We did find a free spot in the neighborhood.Bottom line: We'll be back.

I wish I knew about this before all my troubles began. Chocolate is my bag, baby. So as soon as I learned of this place, I entered the dragon.Customer service was friendly, while giving me space. They offered help, and I'm glad I accepted because she pointed out options that I hadn't noticed, but better served my purposes.Options abound for chocolate products and house-made beverages.Hot chocolate is the best in the world.All my troubles are melting away.Bathroom is clean.Street parking.If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!