We confess, the South Bay is pretty exotic territory to us, but we have visited some of its artisan chocolate hot spots and look forward to exploring more.
Local artisan chocolatiers
- Alexander’s Patisserie, Mountain View & Cupertino
- Charlotte Truffles, Santa Clara
- Lula’s Chocolates, Santa Clara
- Deux Cranes Chocolates and Confections, Los Gatos
- Fleur de Cocoa, Los Gatos
- Blue Canary Sweets, Los Gatos (subscriptions only)
- aL chocoLat Boutique
- Mariette Chocolates, San Jose
- Snake & Butterfly, Campbell
- Plumed Horse Chocolaterie, Saratoga – closed
Bean to bar chocolate makers
- Snake & Butterfly, Campbell
Confectioners
- Deux Cranes Chocolates and Confections, Los Gatos
- Kindred Caramels, Campbell
- R & J Toffees, San Jose
Chocolate shops
- Sweet Shop, Los Altos
- Deux Cranes Chocolates and Confections, Los Gatos
- Schurra’s Fine Confections, Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe, San Jose – CLOSED
- Ghirardelli outlet, Milpitas
- Läderach, Santa Clara
- Venchi San Jose, Santa Clara
Chocolate cafes
- Snake & Butterfly, Campbell
