Escazu Chocolates - Raleigh

Loved the drink and chocolate, but the fear and unprofessionalism from the staff was uncalled for. Masking is irrelevant and all studies show it, yet we were made to feel as though we had leprosy. I will never recommend Escazu for this reason alone.

There is no mask mandate and the vast majority of people are going on with their lives…except here. The young ladies about lept over the counter to hustle me out with a to go menu in her hand, acted like I was a leper or something. Came with a friend, she bought two great drinks, however we will never come back and I am letting everyone know not to patronize this business. Rude and unprofessional.

Omgosh, this place has the best chocolates. You can’t go wrong. On top of that, it’s one of the few places that actually implements Covid procedures. Yay for caring for the health and safety of others! Double win.

Oct 2021I've tried all the special hot chocolate options and they're all just delicious.. the original, France, Spain and Italy.Each has a unique flavor one spicy one citrusy and one flowery.. so good this is my go-to place for hot chocolate now..And I love bringing my friends along to explore this unique side of the city.Sept 2021Love this artisan chocolate shop that makes chocolate every week..I enjoyed the original hot chocolate just amazingly delicious..I also got some chocolate for baking and nut butter and some chocolate pieces

I consider myself a chocolate enthusiast, and there are no chocolates that I have tried that compare to Escazu. They ethically source their cocoa and as soon as you walk in the door, you are greeted with the amazing aroma of the beans (which you can see through a small window). They have a variety of milk-free options and even offer milk for their milk-based hot chocolate (which uses real butter!). They also serve water-based historical drinking chocolates (try the Italian!) and have milk-free ice push-pops available. Occasionally, they even have their own homemade milk-free ice cream. Escazu has set the bar high for me when it comes to chocolate, so I am thrilled to live near this gem of a store!