Christopher Elbow Chocolates

I had heard of Christopher Elbow Chocolates but never had the chance to try their chocolate. Since it was a chilly afternoon, it was the perfect weather for hot chocolate. Two friendly employees greeted me and explained their offerings. I ordered the Passion Fruit Drinking Chocolate with milk and whipped marshmallow ($6.50 + tax):+Dark chocolate and passion fruit made for a creamy rich drinking chocolate with pops of tartness from the passion fruit. +Whipped marshmallow was soft, fluffy, and not too sweet.-Passion fruit shavings tasted more like passion fruit chocolate as opposed to actually passion fruit.Side notes:1.) Self-serve napkins and spoons2.) Restrooms available for customers.3.) Walking distance from Van Ness Station*Verdict: This was the best hot chocolate I've ever had! In addition, I enjoyed lounging in the seating area while reading a magazine from their collection. With some many flavors, I'd love to come back to try more!

The best drinking chocolate I've ever had! I'm usually not a fan of hot chocolate because of how sweet and rich it is, but Christopher Elbow's dark chocolate versions are a lovely treat that isn't overly sweet. I appreciate the no extra cost for specialty flavors, oat milk, and whipped cream/marshmallow toppings. The signature cocoa noir is a classic that you can't go wrong with, but I came for the delicious seasonal peppermint. It's the perfect holiday beverage! The passion fruit is nice and tangy, and I prefer this over orange chocolate. They all looked really attractive with the chocolate shavings and peppermint bits, and the size is about right. My only complaint is that the drinks could be hotter. I'd love to try the spiced noir and pumpkin spice drinking chocolates in the future.

I often order the Cocoa Noir or fruity (passion fruit or raspberry) drinking chocolates. Service is pretty quick (even when the store is busy) and there's a small and relaxing seating area for guests.The drinking chocolate flavors are quite rich, but not overly sweet. The quality many flavors and custom options (e.g. marshmallow) make this a fun place to return to. The drinks are more dark chocolate-heavy, which I enjoy, but may not appeal to everyone.

The service was great and the workers there are always so welcoming. I shared a Cocoa Noir Hot Chocolate with a friend, as they mentioned it can be quite heavy and rich. For someone who doesn't enjoy dark chocolate much, this was a bit hard to drink. It tasted like a huge cup of melted chocolate and the bitterness was quite strong. Quality was amazing, but definitely not for everyone. I wish they had a slightly sweeter and creamier option.Overall, I would recommend for people who loves the bitterness of dark chocolate.

I could never stop thinking about having cacao straight from Ecuador! The dark chocolate of its true origin was what I indulge the most! Divine, guilt-free decadence will always be found in my heart, with little or no sugar.Here in Christopher Elbow Chocolate of Hayes Valley, the menu in front of the cashier was what caught my eye. Not only were they have fruity concoctions in every drinking chocolate, there's also few different single origin ones, ranging from Belize to Dominican Republic. I would definitely like to go for a much darker chocolate blended from different countries. Til then, I only go for single origin every time I visit. No milk, just water. No additional sweetener. And no whipped cream on top. That's exactly how I savor dark chocolate, in a bar form or a beverage. :⁠-⁠PIf chocolate truffles weren't more appealing, perhaps I might purchase extremely expensive chocolate bars or containers of chocolate powder on the glass counter of the right side. Left side is the seating area. I never realized that there was a chocolatier I once passed by since its been opened for years. Wherever I go, even if I were to visit Kansas City one day, dark chocolate will always be my way.

Christopher Elbow Chocolates has the best hot chocolate in town. I got the dark chocolate peppermint with white chocolate shavings, and it was amazing--opt for the gooey marshmallow topping, you won't regret it. What a great treat for a leisurely stroll in Hayes Valley- yum!

Finally had a chance to stop here to try their hot chocolate - not just any hot chocolate but closer to the European drinking chocolate. I went with hazelnut and kiddo ordered the passionfruit. They were both topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. To me, the portion size was just right since they were so rich and decadent! Yum!Also had to pick up some chocolates while there. They were just for me, so I didn't need a box (box = extra charge). Dark chocolate is my fave, so the Ghana stood out for me. The ones with the caramels were also good.

Delicious chocolate bon bons in a beautiful presentation. Nice staff as well. Good treat for when you can stop by and indulge - off the Hayes strip with many good restaurants.

We bought orange peel chocolates and ordered two hot chocolates here: the cocoa noir with whipped marshmallow topping and raspberry chocolate shavings topping and the single origin Dominican Republic with no toppings. The hot chocolate was amazingly delicious! I mistakenly thought they had European sipping hot chocolate but was pleasantly surprised that they have flavors (passion fruit, raspberry, mocha, etc) for their hot chocolates! I also tried their chocolates which were delicious! The chocolate with caramel and French sea salt was wonderful.

Unique and wide range selections of chocolate and drinks. The quality is top tier and worth the price. I got the rosemary caramel, and it was incredible. Never had rosemary in a sweet before. The drinks are awesome too with the marshmallow topper. I had their new pumpkin spice one for the seasons. Love how luxurious you feel when you are sitting inside enjoying your drink.