Chocolat

A Romantic European-Inspired Bistro, Creperie & Cremerie. Menu includes a variety of breakfast choices, sweet & savory crepes, artisan pizzas, salads, grilled Panini sandwiches, creative pasta dishes, tempting desserts and over two dozen flavors of creamy gelato and fruit sorbet.

8 / 10
196
ratings
  • Phone

    (619) 574-8500

  • Website

    chocolatsandiego.com

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  • Type

    Dessert Shop

Address

3896 5th Ave (at University Ave) San Diego , CA 92103 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 88


Keywords:

gelato crêpes heart of hillcrest breakfast food Nutella espresso drinks casual good for a quick meal chai lattes gluten-free food good service good for dates good for working brunch food healthy food bar chocolate fruit eggplant salads
Jonathan Rivera

Chocolate ravioli wasn't as good as I'd hoped but certainly not bad. The pumpkin ravioli was magical if you're into Pumpkin ! Gelato martini's are a must and any desert here is sure to make you smile.

Victoria Coleman

What a pleasure it was to go to the cute cafe . Love it! Good food and atmosphere! Fast service and the staff were all friendly ! Nutella crepes are my favorite. Also the caprese panini is great.

Alfred Avila

Everyone is always so nice here!! The desserts are great, the gelato selection is awesome and the are always open late . Love the cantaloupe and pomegranate gelatos .

Kimberly Q

The crepes here are amazing! So so good! The coffee is okay, but nothing to rave about. Really nice place to have a chill night in the heart of Hillcrest

Sameer Raut

Great Tiramisu ! Lots of Gelato flavors to pick from.

Phelipe R Veiga

Stuffed French toast really tasteful but I recommend a side scramble eggs to those who value some protein in their breakfast

Matt Gage

Recommend the nutella banana crepes . Seating arrangements are a little odd as I couldn't tell if it was a dessert shop or a sit down restaurant ; turned out to be both!

Samantha

A bit pricey but oh so good! Nutella and banana crepe was delicious and so were the mango and pineapple flavors of gelato . And fun to people watch !

M

Pistachio and hazelnut gianduia are the best! And if you can eat 3 flavors make sure to add nutella cuz it's pretty amazing ! I love their gelato :)

Amber Douglas

Is a tad pricey , but their gelato is tasty and it's got an amazing location. It's perfect for a post-dinner treat.

Emy Rengler

Love this place! It's one of the few places I can get ravioli that's not smothered in red sauce .

Taylor L.

Breakfast crepes are to die for, try the honey and powdered sugar crepe and dark orange gelato .

Carlee Shultz

This place is so good! Try the game and cheese crepe mm for dessert their fondente gelato is so tasty and super rich!

Jonathan Smith

Great dessert place and open late . Get a crepe . There are worth the wait.

Sofia De la Garza

This is always my go-to lunch place. Never disappoints! The organic turkey panini will always be my fave

Katie W

not just for gelato , have a great full menu. Plus for an english chick they do the closest to a fried egg sandwhich for breakie ...yummy

Michael T

Try the Garganelli - With Pesto , eggplant and mascarpone cheese .... Not overly rich and a nice balance to the dish.

Vahid J

Stopped in for breakfast and enjoyed a croissant and a cappuccino .

Inhee Cho

I think this place is supposed to be a dessert place. If you're going to order food, I recommend the chicken crepe . The other food items here were not as good. Dessert is great.

Michael T

Try the Pistachio Gelato - with marinated cherries and a little whipped cream ...The right size for a giant..

Denette

Great gelato ! Yummy coffee ! The interior is gorgeous!

Tony Monteleone

The dark chocolate with cayenne. Amazing

Sheryl Vias

excellent crepes ! i recommend a crepe with nutella , bananas , and walnuts .

Max Abbey

gnocchi is out of this world! all crepes are delicious and surprisingly good beer and wine selection !

Ron R.

The salads here are fantastic, as well as the Gelato .

Comic-Con Geek

The crepes are great but you really have to try the gelato !

Beatriz Amazonas Cardoso

Chocolate Nutella Gelatto

Karlie Shackelford

our server was too sweet :) great cappuccinos and yummy food

Paul Smith

Pricey but their gelato is amazing!

Roger Ma

Indulge on an adult gelato beverage!

Bruce Hiatt

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Reese Bee

White Chocolat Gelato is the bomb. I don't find it pricey at all. I like the ambience.

Arthur Mitchell

Gelato and desserts are good. The pizza is not so good.

Maggie Allison

Order the pear/ricotta brushette ! Delish ! The homemade rosemary bread with truffle butter is to die for !

PainPoint.com

Aperitivo Hour - Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres with purchase of wine , beer or champagne . M-F from 5 to 7pm

SJ Sou

The chicken crepe is delicious! The spinach one has way too much cheese , even for me

Tinie Tao

Indulge with the strawberries and pastry cream crepe . So fresh and so delicious.

Ellen Sutjiarto

Try the pumpkin gelato . Worth the cAlories

AJ L

Try the Hazelnut gelato . #YUM

Mary

Their French macarons are not their specialty. However, their overall atmosphere and service were great.

Iker AH

The crepes are simply fantastic.

Abrar N

The chocolate cheesecake is a must ????

MattersOfGrey.com

Try a half cayenne dark chocolate and half vanilla bean gelato . Such a wonderful blend

Rebecca Holliday

AWESOME! THIS IS A MOST. AND NO SHARING. CAUSE... I SAID SO. CANT WAIT TO GO AGAIN

Shahad AlNowairan

Perfect place for great after dinner dessert .

Suzanne Phan

Try the chocolate chai latte . ;) relish .

Paco Dlp Trnr

Ask for the best mojito ever!

Juliette Sustiel

Amazing gluten free options

Nirav Shah

A bit pricey . We actually didn't eat there because most of their items are made from eggs

Francesca Valle

The pennette is to die for!

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