Carol’s Creative Chocolatez

I feel like I missed out on something after reading all the reviews, but not sure I’ll go back due to the prices. I wasn’t given one sample even after asking. She explained how certain chocolates that I wanted to try were made, which is nice, but an explanation won’t get me to buy it — a taste will. When walking into a chocolate store you expect to be greeted with some chocolate, no? Mouth watering but only bought a few pieces since I had no idea of the taste or quality. Chocolate turned out to be delicious and I definitely would’ve bought more if I had been able to get a feel for her style before purchasing. Came near closing time and my boyfriend and I got the feel we were a bother. I’m sure many sample and dash, but it’s a risk you take in that type of business.

Just perfect.
Carol is very welcoming (We once walked in right at closing and she let us stay until we were done… Did not rush us at all.) and very knowledgeable. Conversational but not pushy. Explained her chocolates without being pretentious. Offered free samples to help us decide.
Oh and the chocolate was equally as good. It is the best chocolate my wife and I have ever had. And we have had a lot of artisan chocolate including handmade chocolate in Venice and Florence.
We hope she adds hot chocolate to her menu and soon.

Love this artisan chocolate shop. I purchased several holiday boxes for my clients and some for family. If you go there when the hot chocolate is ready, treat yourself to a cup. Decadent liquid pleasure! So nice to have local businesses delivering special things and keeping our downtown vital and personal.

This place is a hidden gem in somerville! Best chocolate I’ve ever tasted!!! Coming from a fat kid, that’s a bold statement!!! Tony was so great and helpful, loved the meteor!!!

Visiting Carol’s is an adventure and the chocolates cannot be beat anywhere. I’ve been to some of the top chocolatiers in the world — like Pierre Marcolini — and Carol is right up there with the best of the best.

if you think hershey’s chocolate is the best thing ever, you’re in for a rude awakening… go to Carol’s to get schooled on real people chocolate. you know, the kind that’s so luscious and flavorful that you’ll really feel like you’ve had a treat, without eating an entire pound of crap. no, seriously… you won’t find weirdo waxes and preservatives here. nope. only high-​quality ingredients and single-​sourced chocolates from around the world.
from creative fillings (think banana, pinot noir, praline, raspberry lemonade) to creative confections (OMG the meltaways!), there’s something for just about any palate at Carol’s. She even had me digging the white chocolate, which i’d previously written off as sugared wax. for the record, it’s delicious. really.
shopping at Carol’s is an experience in itself. we wandered into the shop after a nice thai dinner at Origin’s — the storefront looked inviting and there were some other shoppers inside, though i’m almost positive it was later than the posted closing time. Carol was running the show herself, and she really took her time with each group of shoppers. we waited patiently, eyeing our options, the artwork around the store, and the chocolate paintings and listening in on the knowledge Carol was dropping on the shoppers ahead of us. she generously offered up samples of various goodies, and was patient with everyone’s questions. as indecisive as i am, and as tasty as everything was, i wanted two of everything. luckily, my bank account and my waist line reminded me that this would be a bad idea! Carol’s is definitely not cheap– but nothing that’s great quality ever is. These ain’t your dollar-​store chalky chocolates. the $$ is worth it– trust.
while picking out a few after-​dinner treats and some goodies to bring home to family members, we learned that Carol’s offers an array of chocolate classes… wine pairings, chocolate tastings, and even classes on working with chocolate. how cool is that?! custom group classes are available too, and i imagine they’d be super fun for a wedding party or birthday.
the fact that Carol’s is right in the center of downtown somerville is fabulous… make reservations for dinner at one of the area resto’s and finish the evening with a class or just a quick stop into Carol’s for a sweet treat.
(ps– you’re welcome for planning your next date night)

Nice enough shop, chocolates are very good but perhaps not wonderful so only four stars. Owner makes her own candies from top grade imported chocolate.
She told me that each chocolate was «single source» — from a particular country or region. A nice idea but not something that helps me — I don’t have that fine a palate.

A wonderful experience in chocolate. They take pride in making their own chocolate and are happy to explain to you the little nuances of chocolates from different areas. Definitely try their Tanzania Dark Chocolate. Bold and earthy but not bitter.

Visited 3 times in the past couple months. Good chocolate is the perfect dessert after a fine meal at one of Somerville’s many incredible restaurants. Carol cornered the market here in town. At first glance, the shop seems rather simple with an average amount of different choices. After getting a full education on the many different chocolates from all over the world, you realize the attention to quality is what makes this place truly special.
I tend to go for the caramels. Love the Tanzania dark with scotch caramel filling. The praline crunch filled pieces are truly out of this world. A special owners recipe that is exquisite! Speaking of the owner, Carol is at the shop quite frequently and is so kind and friendly. She is passionate about creating high quality delicious chocolates. She also creates one of a kind, 100% edible chocolate paintings which are beautiful.
Yes, the chocolate is much more expensive than your major brand store bought candy. However, each piece of Carol’s chocolate is made of the highest quality ingredients available, are carefully molded and presented with perfection. Usually you can try a sample before buying. :) Will be back!

YES, YES and YES!
Individual pieces of heaven. The fine imported chocolates Carol uses for her confections is divine. She is passionate about her chocolate and will educate you while offering you samples in her beautiful chocolate shop.
Although it is a bit pricey, it is worth it.
I’m so bummed I didn’t buy the hot chocolate (totally will next time!)
This place is most definitely a must!
PS– She creates custom 100% edible paintings!!! A true artist!

These chocolates are amazing! They are high quality and a lot of love and care are put into each piece. The individual pieces usually go for about $ 35/​lb, but there are always new and delicious creations being made to keep things interesting. There’s a good mixture of dark and milk chocolates, though I do prefer dark. A popular filling would be praline which gives the chocolate a nice crunch and there are usually some fruity fillings (love the raspberry). A new addition is the hot chocolate which is small but full of flavor and it is not too thick but it is pretty creamy. Theres also the crack pops which are giant balls of praline dipped in chocolate and are put on a stick, and I get it every time. Carol and her staff are all very nice, knowledgable, and friendly.

«Meh. I’ve experienced better» sums up exactly how I felt about this place. To be fair, I only had 1 chocolate (a peanut butter melt away), but at almost $ 2 for a piece I probably won’t be coming back. I felt like the owners were a bit haughty when talking about themselves and their chocolate and I didn’t find it to be all that special. Maybe I just don’t get it?

I’d had a sample of chocolate from this store a few months ago and thought they were good but was not overly impressed. Went in yesterday and picked out what I wanted. I particularly enjoyed Ghana Milk with praline. The staff is friendly and informative and they gave samples which besides being fun generated sales!

Amazing Chocolate — Unnecessary and Annoying wait
I LOVE the chocolate, which is pricey, but the quality justifies the price. Carol, the shopkeeper is very informative and will talk to you for hours. You can not find a better chocolate maker in the county, maybe even the state.
Customer service however. well. Carol is very nice and informative when she is taking care of YOU, but I always have to wait 20 minutes to buy chocolate (this is for a very short line). She average 15 minutes per person to buy what is a small handful of chocolate.
This would not be a terribly big deal, except that the last time I was there to purchase a gift for my husband with my baby who does not have tolerance for waiting.
But what was more annoying, the customer in front of us was busy having a conversation among themselves about what they wanted. We could have easily been helped or at least acknowledged, but we were ignored, while my daughter got fussier and fussier. She was totally unmanageable by the time we were given the time of day.
In order for me to keep shopping there, the store has to be empty when I walk by, or the line needs to move a little faster, otherwise I find the experience a great big hassle.

Carol Knows Chocolate!
In a world where real, fresh ingredients have given way to chemical compounds. This place is a breath of fresh air. No other food shop carries with it quite the same whimsy as the chocolaterie. Carol’s knowledge and passion for what she makes is unparalleled. The aroma of fresh made chocolate arouses your senses the second you walk through the door. The tour of coolers reveals many different assortments of cacao from all over the world with the most mind blowing combinations of interiors i wouldn’t know where to begin. All I can truly say is GO. Go with an open mind. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Nothing like a beautiful chocolate shop, kept by a shop-​keep that clearly LOVES her job! She is truly a master, and not only does she know it, but she has much pride. The chocolate is truly amazing, and the flavors are incredible. The price point may seem a bit much at first, but once you taste the quality, you know you are getting every penny’s worth. LOVE the place, and will make an excuse to visit this town whenever I am in need of fine chocolates.
Carol is truly an artist!

There aren’t a lot of chocolate stores that aren’t branded. Came across this gem by walking down the infamous division street. Upon entering the store, we were greeted by tony one of the co owners of the store. Tony gave us a little tour of what kind of chocolates the stores had. The painting the store displayed are made by chocolate! How awesome?! It’s amazing. And the selection of chocolates is quite diverse. The chocolates are so light and creamy, but not all all artificial. My favorite would be the strawberry, mango, lemon white chocolate mix, and hazelnut. Just bought some dark chocolate and I cannot wait to dig in! If you’re looking for a gourmet chocolate store, you have hit the jackpot!

Oh yeah! This is a new chocolate shop in downtown Somerville, located on Division Street. It’s a hop, skip & jump from the train station and it’s a local gem.
The chocolate is hand made in the store by knowledgable chocolatiers from fine ingredients. It’s similar quality to Jaques Torres in NYC and it’s so delicious. You must try the Praline Dark Chocolate. The staff is very knowledgable about the product and they will give you samples before you make a purchase.
I can’t wait to go back for a treat! It’s kind of on the pricey side, but remember, you’re paying for quality. This is fine chocolate, not low end or medium end. I am really happy they are around, especially in central NJ which is lacking in high quality places.

Handcrafted Chocolates that will make you never want to even return to Godiva again!
Carol and her other fantastic employees will teach you so much about chocolate that you couldn’t have even dreamed of knowing about. In addition to the great customer service and chocolate lessons, you can count on even better chocolates. There are chocolates from different regions with a cornucopia of different specialty fillings that you can choose from – and trust me you cannot go wrong! They are also always trying to come up with new products so it is worth returning to see what else they have in store.
Personally I am a dark chocolate fan. Some that I will recommend: Madagascar and Tanzania (fruitier flavor). And two words: praline filling!

Just took a stroll downtown… looking for a different candy store (for the wife) and I stumble upon this place. I think they just opened so they’re still setting up the décor but… the chocolate is FANTASTIC. The wife will be very pleased.
I believe the owner said they specialize in chocolates from different regions. I got ½lb of their darkest chocolates from Mexico & Dominican Republic for a reasonable $ 11. The owner even gave me a piece of dark chocolate with coconut filling!
Suffice to say, I WILL BE BACK.