Chocolate Box
(206) 443-3900
108 Pine St
(at First Avenue)
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.61
-122.3408
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Pike Place Market
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In Short
With its inviting caramel and dark brown color palette, this sophisticated chocolate boutique and bistro tempts with everything decadent and sweet. Seattle retailer Michel Brotman plays Willy Wonka by featuring exquisitely crafted products from local chocolate purveyors such as Theo Chocolate, Oh! Chocolate, Fiori Chocolatiers and Chocolat Vitale, as well as from renowned Parisian chocolatier Michel Cluizel. Scrumptious offerings include handmade truffles, bonbons, espresso and cocoa drinks, fresh pastries and mouthwatering gelato from locally owned Gelatiamo.
Hits: Outdoor seating and counter seats by the window provide some of the best spots in the city for people-watching.
Misses: More of a candy land for grown-ups, families with kids must be careful with the displays and fixtures.
User Reviews
tamikeen
June 16, 2009
My 11 year old daughter and I wanted to visit this shop as a destination. They were offering chocolate tea tasting, and being the chockoholics that we are, we decided to go to Seattle, pay $10 to park, and see what this chocolate tea was all about. The staff acted like we weren't even there. When we asked to sample the teas being offered at a crowded back table, we were given a bewildered look, then made to feel more than a little unwelcomed at first. Awkward, awkward. I was embarrassed for the staff, and probably should have left then. But I didn't want to ruin our entire evening, so we ordered mini cupcakes, truffles, and gellato. We got thirsty, and asked for glasses of water. we were sent to the back counter to receive our water, and after another uncomfortable period of being ignored, we were informed that they have NO tap water available, only bottled water! The manager explained that Seattle water is VERY bad, and was unfit for human consumption, so we must buy a plastic bottle if we were thirsty. WTF??? I do not buy plastic bottles anymore. Period. And if Seattle water has suddenly become un-fit for human consumption, wouldn't this be front page news??? Or is this just a cheap-skate trying to squeeze an extra 50 cents out of customers? LOL! You decide. We will NOT go back, we will go to the source of the chocolates they sell. O chocolate on mercer Island = free parking RIGHT in front, and an amazing staff; or Theo chocolate in Fremont; or any Godiva store.
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jooz
April 06, 2009
Not sure what this other person was saying about not a lot of diversity, I always go to the Chocolate Box to pick up gifts (usually Fran's) to send to out-of-towners. The staff is friendly and leaves you alone if that's the way you like to shop - which I do.
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ledolson
March 13, 2009
I think that Chocolate Box must have lost their course. I have gone in there frequently to buy a lot of local chocolatiers products. And when I go in there now I see the selection of local stuff being drowned out by the same stuff I can buy at Whole Foods or QFC! The thing that made this place cool was that I could get stuff from Fiori, Oh and Theo that wasn't available all over the place. It looks like they are replacing them with Vosges and other chocolates readily available at Whole Foods and QFC. Chocolate Box used to have a boutique feel, which means space, displays, care and attention to details. Now everything is jammed in everywhere to fill up the shelves much like a grocery store. It's too bad, they had a great concept but it's probably still fun for tourists though locals will opt for free parking at any Whole Foods, QFC or Fred Meyer.... if they are just going to sell the same stuff there's not much reason to spend $ on parking .
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The Extras:
The sweet shop can be rented for after-hour private parties.
The Extras:
The chocolates are fresh and have no additives, so they need to be refrigerated to avoid deterioration.
Save Time:
Find the chocolates in independent coffeeshops around the city: Motore Coffee near downtown, Cafe Umbria in Pioneer Square and Ballard Sip and Ship on Market Street.
When to Go:
Free samplings of featured items are offered daily in the afternoon.
Look Good:
Customized chocolate boxes according to price and taste are available. Washington wines for pairings are also on hand.
