Chocolopolis

Knowing that I LOVE artisan, bean-to-bar dark chocolate, my hubby did some research and found Chocolopolis. My hubby and two kiddos (9 & 15) surprised me with their Mother's Day Chocolate & Tea Pairing (2019). Lauren, the expert, created an interesting, engaging and knowledgeable tour & tasting into the world of chocolate. She included each of us in the discussion - even the kids. We all learned a ton and were satisfied with all the chocolate tasting. The tea pairing was even more interesting to our senses. My 9 yo learned that she likes Oolong tea and my 15 yo was engaged through the entire process. We all were asking questions. It was very engaging. The last stop on our tour was the shop. The curation of chocolate confections and bars was impressive. Some I've never heard of and I've tasted a lot of artisan chocolate. I even found a new flavor obsession - Askinosie (Tanzania). The bonbons were like pieces of edible art that we were hesitant to take the first bite because they were so beautiful, but once we had a taste we had no regrets. I'm a "citizen" now and plan on doing the chocolate tastings and more pairings. My whole family highly recommends experiencing Chocolopolis.

Seriously one of the best hidden secrets in the Seattle. This shop knows it’s chocolate and has a plethora of options available. Along with incredibly helpful people to guide you to the right options you’ll look forward to enjoying. It’s a little hidden back in a business complex but if you park or walk around it’s easy to find.

Good selection, including some hard to find bars—like Rogue! The staff was friendly and helpful, and they showed us around the limited space and spoke enthusiastically about the store. Interestingly, the bars were organized by origin, with blends and inclusions on one end. I am used to browsing by maker, so that was an interesting twist. (That's also how I organize my collection, but this made me rethink that.) We went the day before the Northwest Chocolate Festival started, so they had an event with two different makers. I wish I could have gone, but alas -- time was not a luxury.

I came here for a chocolate tasting event hosted by Google Places and absolutely had a great time. I am not a dark chocolate fan, but when I tried the dark chocolate they had to offer, I was surprised I really enjoyed it. I especially liked then dark chocolate from Madagascar. It tasted like there was a hint of cherries. I also tried the spicy hot chocolate which smelled like Thanksgiving/Christmas. It was good, but a little too spicy for me.