Tahoe City Chocolates - Tahoe City, California

Ray Santiago

With all the delicious choices in there for a chocoholic, it's hard to even know where to begin.

First of all, it's great to have places like these, locally owned boutique shops that offer the best in the category.

Of course you'll find the usual trays and trays of house chocolates that all scream "pick me, pick me." However, I have a soft spot for fudge and I got a fair sized portion and was it ever so dense, full of flavor and devilishly good. Eating it is like mainlining something awful...ly so rich, it's like sinning in real-time. Even the Pope would indulge.

There's all kinds of sugar stuff in there it's insane, jelly beans, chocolate bars from Europe, Asia, where they make 'em better than the U.S. I'm also a sucker for root beer, which they had plenty of.

And if I get sent to hell for all my sinning, then let this be my hell.

Olivia Mason (Liv)

The best chocolate and candy shop in Tahoe. The Akay’s are extremely knowledge about everything they sell and care very deeply about what they do. No matter what sort of sweet tooth you have, they are sure to have something for you. Plenty of gluten-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options.

Sharon Cheung

Was craving some chocolate after a delicious lunch down the street. Did a simple Google search and journeyed our way to Tahoe City Chocolates. It's located inside a mall on the second floor. It's on the right hand side at the end of the hall when you are at the top of the staircase.

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by two friendly gentlemen, who were immediately eager to let us sample their sweet fare and introduce various imported chocolate. We tried so many samples we felt guilty!

This is one of the most knowledgeable chocolate shops I've ever been. If you tell them what you like, they can recommend something to fulfill that craving! They offer plenty of homemade chocolate and imported chocolate/ candies you don't normally see, even in an import shop.

We highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

Greg Reynolds

A wide and distinct selection of candies. The person who helped us (I assume the owner) was very passionate about candy and gave us multiple samples. We really enjoyed his fun facts and suggestions for everything we purchased. Will return

Abbey

We came in to get some ice cream and the man working at the time had a comment, story, question, joke for every flavor we chose or discussed as an option. I chose my flavor, which he proceeded to chatter about, then started scooping the wrong flavor. I clarified which flavor I said and he told me "that's not the flavor you said." To which I confirmed that I did correctly state my flavor and he argued with me again. It was bad form and pointless. I wasn't thrilled with his manner and don't feel the need to come back here, even though the ice cream was very good.

Jada Allison Miranda

We got green tea and pumpkin ice cream which are not typical flavors but they were amazing. I don’t usually like pumpkin-flavored anything but this was an exception for sure. The texture of the ice cream is to die for. They knew all about their chocolate and candy and even encouraged us to ask any questions we had about them. They gave us free samples without us asking as well which was much appreciated. Definitely would go back once we visit Tahoe again!

Deirdre Nedved

The older man working behind the counter made me and my children very uncomfortable. When we first walked in he barked at my one year old not to pick up a candy bar. Then he asked my husband if I was allowed to have coffee chocolates. Next when my 5 year old daughter very politely asked for a fudge sample that he was handing out, he said "No, I need you to smile for me." Horrible misogynistic treatment. We will never return. Gave us a good opportunity to teach my daughter about people like that in the world. The only reason we didn't leave right away is I didn't want two heartbroken kids that we promised candy.

Aidan Smith

If you're walking through Tahoe City and happen into the Mall (while it's still around I heard they were doing something to it) do yourself a favor and check this place out. It's on the top floor on the left of the main entrance. The old guy who works there can be a real joker, but he's got a heart of gold and love for his craft. Never been to a better candy shop.