660 Cannery Row, Monterey
Local chocolate institution
Ghirardelli Chocolate started by Domenico Ghirardelli during the Gold Rush in SF is one of two local chocolate pioneers (the other being Guittard) still in business today. Ghirardelli was bought by Swiss chocolate manufacturer, Lindt, in 1998, but continues to be a separate brand headquartered in SFBA (San Leandro).
They make chocolate bars, tiles, barks, molded chocolates, drinking chocolate, and baking chocolate. Their chocolates are available in stores nationwide, on their site, and at Ghirardelli Square in North Beach.
This site has fountain service and Monterey branded chocolate souvenirs.
Other SFBA Ghirardelli locations:
- Ghirardelli Square, North Beach, SF
- 2 New Montgomery Street, SF
- Corporate headquarters & outlet, San Leandro
- Livermore outlet – closed
- Lathrop outlet & ice cream shop
- Tracy outlet
- Milpitas outlet
Read more on CBTB:
- Chocolate heaven
- Pioneers & veterans of SFBA artisan chocolate
- Get the lead out
- Things are looking up in the candy aisle
- Some SFBA chocolatiers recognized as best in America
- The chocolate of champions
- Rulers of the chocolate world
