The Elegant Truffle

This unassuming spot houses some of the most delicious truffles and treats I've ever had!!! The owner Jen greeted us and was churning out the truffles! She was so nice as was the other gal working the register and front. They have truffles, cookies, cakes, oh my! I grabbed a few of the non liqueur truffles, a brownie and salted dark chocolate caramels. The caramels are hefty! I stopped in twice while we were there and bought a bunch of the caramels to bring home and share with family who LOVED them as well. Everything we had here was equally amazing and you can really taste the love and passion she puts in her product. I'll be stopping in and trying some cakes next time along with some chocolate! Thank you!!

Absolutely scrumptious!! We just happened to notice this gem on our way to lunch and my wife has a serious chocolate addiction. The place is taken up mostly by the open bakery where the owner is present working long days making French pastries the old fashioned way for 21 years. The display area is small and filled with many loyal customers. I really enjoyed listening to Jennifer explaining how she spent 3 years training in Paris to learn this lost art of chocolate making. Everything we tasted was spectacular. I don't have words to explain how the everything brownie melts in you mouth and lights up all your pleasure receptors in your brain. And the carrot cake by far is the best I have ever tasted. Do not miss out if you're in San Diego. Stop by as she says she will be retiring in 3 years when she hits 70. Go go go!!!

Still the BEST carrot cake in San Diego!!! Jen the owner is still baking her heart out making both the cakes, scones, cookies and all chocolate candy and truffles! Great coffee while you wait too! Excellent service and a European style counter and outside area to sit and enjoy! Close to the bay too!

Each year just before Valentines Day is my birthday, so I make it into The Elegant Truffle for a few of my favorites; "The Evil One" luscious coconut cake with whipped cream and a few elegant truffles. This year, I did just that a few days ago. I walked in early on a Saturday and honestly the crew looked as though they had pitched a chocolate tent in the back as they were definitely working over-time to serve and deliver amazing chocolates for the upcoming holiday.This review is years late, as I have enjoyed this unique chocolatier haven for years ever since cruising around this most adorable Loma Portal many moons ago and was blown away. The first thing I ever had was the "Oh My God" cake and it was crazy good, still is. As I write this I am enjoying one of their cognac truffles and it is outstanding!!I thought to myself, I'll eat one half and the other half later....not happening! It will be devoured completely.Hands down the best dessert chocolate destination in California and maybe the entire USA!! Thank you to Francine and her dedicated crew I am truly a de-vote-T! Thank you for all the YUMS!!!

First off, I highly recommend this business partially because they donated gift certificates for the SWYC annual auction to raise money for Elder Help of San Diego. Local businesses who give back are one of the best reasons to shop local.As others have stated, no prices listed, so make sure to ask if your budget isn't unlimited. It was $60 for the beautiful items in the attached picture.We ordered two truffles, two lemon ricotta cookies, dark chocolate caramel and milk chocolate caramel, PB perfect storm and the Carrot cake, I wasn't completely wowed by the truffles, but I was knocked out by the cookies. Sweet but tart, and the texture was perfectly balanced between soft and firm. The Carrot cake was indeed as wonderful as others have mentioned, and the PB Perfect Storm was rich and peanut buttery. The salted milk chocolate caramel was also one of my favorites. All in all, they have something for everyone. I wish I had tried the angel food cake. Guess we will have to go back again!

Good lawd! On a random cruise after lunch and drinks at HTP, we stumbled upon The Elegant Truffle...like, let's see what they got. I'm now thanking our lucky stars because the two items we got here were absolutely fantastic!!!!The shop is owned by two lovelies who make all of their delectable treats. One of the owners is a 4th generation toffee maker so sweet treats are in her sangre! After chatting with one of the lovely owners, we decided to try a brownie and a piece of carrot cake. I can't recall the name, but the brownie we selected had all kinds of bits and pieces inside, including some of their 4th generation toffee. The carrot cake also had fruit and nuts inside and I believe it was topped with a marshmallow cream cheese frosting.OH MY LORD!!! BOTH WERE ABSOLUTELY FIREEEEEEE!!! I honestly couldn't believe how good they were. As we indulged we were going back and forth about which was better. After every bite, an internal struggle ensued. The brownie is better...no wait...the carrot cake is definitely better...but wait this brownie is actually stupidly delicious. In the end, we both agreed that both the brownie and the carrot cake were the best we ever had. I mean literally, they were ridiculously delicious. I think the carrot cake was $12 and the brownie was about $6-7 but man, they were delicious.I can't wait to come back here for a repeat experience. They also had two coconut cakes that we definitely would like to try next time we stop by.What are you waiting for?Enjoy!

A little disappointing. Not sure if it's because it's still COVID or not but the section wasn't there. No cakes in the case to choose from and didn't even see any of their truffles. Had some cookies and brownies and some other items but not like it used to be. They didn't have any coffee either.The service was good. I'll maybe be back again to see if it was just a fluke or not. It was about 30 minutes to closing so that might have been part of it as well.

This shop is very small and has a variable menu. The truffles had a firm coating, innovative flavors, I'd go back. Server offered one of each, and we got a decent brownie. No seats, but I'll probably try one of their cakes next time.

Yes amazing and 1000x that. Chocolate and chocolate things made by people who care. The occasional coconut thing too. All things are beautiful here.

Scrumptious, delectable, delicious and every other adjective for absolutely yummy!! The dense chocolate brownies are the best ever and the cakes and chocolates are truly amazing. They even have angel food cakes! Everything is made in the sweet shop by Jennifer who trained in Europe. Do not miss out on this European quality one of a kind gourmet 5 star sweet shop right here in San Diego/Shelter Island