1111 139th Ave, San Leandro
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 (this location).
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.
In addition to being at corporate headquarters, this site has fountain service and is an outlet selling discounted chocolate.
Other SFBA Ghirardelli locations:
- Ghirardelli Square, North Beach, SF
- 2 New Montgomery Street, SF
- Livermore outlet – closed
- Lathrop outlet & ice cream shop
- Tracy outlet
- Milpitas outlet
- Monterey store & fountain
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- 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
