In my quest for the most fabulous cup hot chocolate in the Bay Area, I’ve tried a bunch of places: Bittersweet, Lulu Rae, Cafe Madeleine, Coupa, etc. But I got the best two cups so far this weekend at CocoaBella, on Union... (2 replies, last updated by Jeffrey James August 31, 2005)

They opened on Friday but the espresso machine isn’t working yet. The number of the Emporium location is 415 896 5222 to call to see if it’s working, in case there’s anyone out there even more eager than I am... (2 replies, last updated by ChowFun_derek October 9, 2006)

at any number of locations but there were quality and freshness issues that were never resolved. For a better Belgian product, you can get Pierre Marcolini from their New York store $$$$ or Mary from CocoaBella in San Francisco... (3 replies, last updated by TravelPath June 11, 2009)

Also consider CocoaBella. There’s one in the Marina, on Union Street and a new one in the new Westfield shopping center. Here’s the link: http://www.cocoabella.com/index2.php (9 replies, last updated by ducky April 2, 2007)

I think you are referring to Cocoabella Chocolates. They have a wide selection of brands and varieties of chocolates. Some of the ones I like are Knipschildt’s Hannah, a dark chocolate filled with liquid caramel and... (9 replies, last updated by Pei October 4, 2007)

You’re very welcome! It was a lot of fun to meet people and carry our passion for talking about food from the electronic world to the real world. Glad the recs worked for you, too. I hope you also made it to Cocoabella in... (6 replies, last updated by yimster March 28, 2008)

maybe cocoabella.com can help you (9 replies, last updated by marientina March 1, 2007)

Any good chocolatiers in DC? Or perhaps a shop offering fine chocolates from various makers (sort of like Cocoabella in San Francisco)? TIA. (11 replies, last updated by scot May 23, 2009)

may be too expensive, but check out www.cocoabella.com for amazing chocolates, you can make your own custom box (8 replies, last updated by typetive July 25, 2007)

Stop by Cocoabella (2102 Union St. SF) and see what you think. It is a very elegant and not inexpensive shop. (14 replies, last updated by dazizmor February 17, 2007)

Speaking of SF, there are two great chocolate resources on Union Street: http://www.cocoabella.com/ Cocoabella does mail order, and their chocolates are absolutely first-rate. They’re a must-stop destination. It’s that... (20 replies, last updated by chazzer February 25, 2007)

of gourmet chocolates from a dozen different countries. Good gift/souvenir – using any photographic image, they will create a custom tin/unchbox for $10 plus the cost of the box ($15-$22.50 for the tins; $40 for the... (15 replies, last updated by Arlene July 13, 2005)

Good topic! Here’s what I’ve tried within the last year from top to bottom: 1) Dolce V 2) Cafe Society 3) Coupa Cafe 4) CocoaBella Chocolates (shown below) 5) Tartine 6) XOX Truffles CocoaBella offers a few options.... (45 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler December 4, 2007)

. This is their website: http://www.cocoabella.com/ (59 replies, last updated by Agent 510 January 9, 2007)

pristine in shipping. www.vosgeschocolate.com CocoaBella in SF lets you design your own box and pick exactly what you want or get one of their “world's best” mixes. They offer a variety of domestic & international... (30 replies, last updated by puppymomma February 29, 2008)