Where to Find Craft Chocolate in Pasadena, California (91107)
There are so many great places to find craft chocolate in Los Angeles, but I tried to stick to spots close to your neighborhood in Pasadena. I also included a couple of places a bit farther away, if you can stand traffic. Last, there are a few factories you could visit if you’re willing to drive an hour or so.
| Location Name | Address | Featured Brands & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Store | 1980 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 | Askinosie and Dick Taylor |
| Intelligentsia | 55 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 | Askinosie chocolate bars and mochas |
| Little Flower | 1980 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena CA 91103 | Great candy and rotating selection |
| Milkfarm | 2106 W. Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041 | Tiny brands like local LetterPress |
| Urban Radish | 661 Imperial Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 | Fruition! |
| Lolli & Pops | 1128 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA 91210 | Large collection of great craft bars |
Top Local Shops in Pasadena
Lincoln Store: Look for solid brands like Askinosie and Dick Taylor at this cuter than cute eatery. Located at 1980 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103.
Intelligentsia: This specialty coffee shop uses Askinosie chocolate in its mochas and hot chocolates, and you can buy bars there too. Visit them at 55 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105.
Little Flower: Find great candy and great chocolate bars, with a rotating selection you’re sure to like. You can find them at 1980 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena CA 91103.
Nearby Specialty Retailers
- Milkfarm: This cheese shop and café carries tiny brands like local LetterPress. (2106 W. Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041).
- Urban Radish: So many good brands at this eatery, including one of my faves: Fruition! (661 Imperial Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021).
- Lolli & Pops: I know it’s a chain and in a mall, but I’m telling you, it’s worth visiting for their large collection of great craft chocolate bars. (1128 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA 91210).
Identifying High-Quality Craft Chocolate
Remember to Look, Sniff, Taste to identify and enjoy craft chocolate that is: slavery-free, soy-free and synthetic additive-free, sustainable and soil-regenerative, small-batch, and scrumptious!
At Craft-Chocolate we do our best to source our base materials from reputable companies that do not engage in unethical practices, but rather engage in the local communities where cacao is grown, harvested and processed. These companies are known for paying fair wages, providing training, and for building infrastructures including schools and health centers to serve these communities.
Important Consumer Information
Most chocolate products contain trace levels of minerals and metals — elements most likely absorbed from the soil through the cacao trees to the beans — including Cadmium and Lead (both heavy metals). Per California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65, we want to make you aware of the following:
WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Chocolate products that taste great and give you a sense of fulfillment = make you happy! I’m excited to hear what you discover!
