Chocolatier Blue

The display of chocolates is beautiful, and their ice creams — though they only have a few flavors — are yummy, and the flavors are mild and don’t taste artificial. They also provide complimentary hot fudge, which was super nice. The scoops are pricey, though. One tiny scoop is $ 3.50.

This is a really cute little shop tucked away into a small recess on 4^th Street.
Ambiance — It has a small seating area, but it’s really more of a place you stop in for some ice cream to go. The best part of the shop itself is that you can smell the waffle cones from the street if they’re in the process of making them. (Gets me every time.)
Service — Even when the place is crowded, it moves pretty quickly. The staff is friendly and always willing to let you taste one or two (or three) flavors.
Food — You’ll find mostly basics here, which in my opinion makes it a little overpriced. The chocolate and ice cream are good but nothing special. It’s the kind of place I’m happy to visit when I’m in the area but not something I would make a special trip for.
My favorite thing to get here is the chocolate milkshake. Try it next time you stop in!

The most flavorless ice cream you could imagine. We got coconut and salted caramel. Neither tasted like a-​ny-​thing.

I’ve been to Chocolatier Blue’s other location on University Avenue! I had no idea there was one on 4^th!
Note: the location on University does NOT serve ice cream like this one does.
This confectionery store has really really really beautiful chocolates! They have some pretty tasty favors as well. None of that boring stuff.
I came here last weekend after a nice outdoor brunch at tomate café (FYI-​walking distance). It was really hot, so we decided to treat ourselves to some delicious ice cream. The staff here was incredibly kind. I didn’t get her name, but whoever helped us out was awesome. I got the coconut sorbet and the kaffir lime? They were both exceptional. I absolutely love coconut, but I find myself constantly struggling to find GOOD coconut stuff. Artificial coconut is thee worst. This one tasted fab though. So if you like coconut ask to try some before ordering! The kaffir lime was very unique. It’s not a sorbet so it’s a little creamy and limey lol. I really don’t know how to describe it. It was really tasty and different. If I could use one word to describe it. I would say that it is refreshing.
TL; DR-​unique ice cream flavors! In the cutest area of Berkeley, so grab a cone and walk around. (:

These chocolates look more beautiful than they taste. They’re basically just pieces of artwork.
Cute gifts to give and they also package them nicely for you — I got a box for my boyfriend’s mom and he was going to fly home and the lady packaged it nicely for us with bubble wrap inside. So, service was great.
We also tried a couple scoops of their ice cream — nothing special. I thought it was pretty pricey for just one scoop of ice cream.$ 3?! It wasn’t even creamy. What a disappointment. :(

I might be really jaded but my experience was not that stellar here. I am indeed a traditionalist when it comes to ice cream, but I am not interested in false advertising. I wanted to get a sundae super duper bad one day, and hubs and I loaded up and came here to get one because well, we were told that they had sundaes. When I got there, found out that wasn’t true and then decided, some ice cream is better than none. Also, of note, was the girl at the register who was not the friendliest. Like I said, traditionalist… I don’t know how I feel about exotic twists on my ice cream, and some things were just too far fetched. I got something berry or other in sorbet form and was not that impressed. I wouldn’t mind coming back here for the chocolates, but (and I’m just being honest) I won’t be coming back for the ice cream.

Ironically, I first came to Chocolatier Blue NOT, in fact, in search of some high-​quality chocolates, but for their amazing looking ice cream sundaes. The incredible chocolates ended up just being a side benefit of our visit.
THE HIGHLIGHTS.
+ A small, cute little chocolate shop with a wealth of variety in sweet treats (although come towards the end of the day, and you may miss out on some good stuff)
+ Their ice cream is made with Straus (yay)
+ Their sundaes come in innovative flavors and combinations (I’d recommend Laurent’s Dream or the Cookie Cup)
+ Complimentary butterscotch, hot fudge, and more!
Looking back on it, I really ought to come here more often!

Came here on a whim after perusing the various shops along 4^th st. This is a cute shop sandwiched in a little corner that’s easy to miss. It’s definitely a smaller shop that’s more of a grab and go than sit down and enjoy kind of thing.
The chocolates here are little nuggets of edible art! They’re extremely pretty to look at that I ended up buying 3 pieces of each flavor and ended up spending like $ 60, but it was worth every penny! Each one of them tasted incredible, having a perfect balance of creaminess and sugar. The jasmine tea and espresso were my favorites. These would make wonderful gifts or just have around as an afternoon snack. Will definitely have to come back for more next time I’m in town.

Gorgeous chocolate! Came here for dessert after eating at Zut. I like how it is seasonal and alcohol inspired chocolates, which you don’t find in many places. I just wished that the alcohol stayed in the chocolate when they made it.
They come in tiffany blue boxes with a ribbon when I ordered the 6 piece box. It is pretty pricey, but I think it is worth treating yourself once in a while.

Listen, when you are just coming out of a stressful week, nothing beats great chocolate or ice cream to lift your spirits. Chocolatier Blue has both and calling their ice cream and chocolate «great» is lazy. But it is a rainy Sunday afternoon while I am writing this, so «great» it is (if in a more productive mood, I think I probably would go with «divine» or «exquisite»).
The pumpkin pie spice ice cream was the biggest hit, but the dark chocolate, butterscotch and dark chocolate were just as delicious. The chocolate were masterfully handcrafted and the flavors were unique and luxuriant. My personal favorites are the cranberry sage, pumpkin pie, and the passion fruit caramel. But really, every chocolate I ate was just what I needed to leave behind the bitter taste of the previous stressful and trying week.
Chocolatier Blue just found a new devotee in me. See you again very soon!

4 pieces for $ 6; chili, vanilla rum, sugar cookie and PB crunch. The chili was my favorite! A nice flavorful spice, but not too hot. Sugar cookie with a close second. The PB crunch was a bit too rich, must have with unsweetened almond or cashew milk. Vanilla rum was not good, in fact I threw it away. My sister also threw away the Passion Fruit Caramel; it was hardly palatable.
The young lady wasn’t very knowledgeable therefore wasn’t helpful, but it’s likely she’s paid minimum wage and clearly wasn’t trained.
I hate to say this because I want to support places like this, but I prefer See’s Candies.

Amazing staff, generous samples, great selection of ice cream flavors. There’s always a few seasonal truffle flavors that are on rotation so there’s always something new to try when you stop by. I love the shiny finish on all the chocolates, no matter what cool shape they are– the splatter of color on each different flavor makes a box of these a very visually appealing gift. =]
Last time I was here I got the midnight profiterole, a wondrous combo of cream puff, ice cream, wafer cookies, and a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup! It’s not currently on the menu, but I’m sure it’ll be back eventually. =] Also worth of note, the toppings here are also complimentary… nilla wafers, sprinkles, crushed nuts… you name it! Go big or go home! XD

If this were any other ice cream shop, I’d let it go. But it’s the most expensive ice cream shop around.
Affogato, as defined by anyone: espresso drizzled over ice cream, eaten with a spoon. Affogato at blue: a cup of coffee with melted ice cream in it. It looks like coffee with too much milk and sweetener, and believe me it tastes even worse. It’s like drinking coffee that sat on a porch table in the winter and then fell into a bowl of sugar. I couldn’t believe they called it an affogato. It’s a lie, and a $ 5.50 lie at that. When I told the women behind the bar how disappointing and tasteless it was and asked for a scoop instead, they charged me for the scoop. Then they explained that because they don’t have an espresso maker, their affogato is made with pour over coffee. Um… I don’t see that written anywhere. What kind of service is that?

I only tried the chocolates. They look really pretty, and I’m expecting a certain level of quality — I got quite a few flavours to try, but all I can say is «meh». The chocolate is rich, for sure, but the flavours don’t really show. A couple of them elicit a «this had a specific flavour?» response.
Just disappointed because they looked so pretty.

There aren’t that many snack places in this area. I was hungry so stopped in here. I tried to order a couple things but they were out of one ingredient or another. The thing I ended up ordering had a 15 minute wait. They gave me a couple chocolate samples for making me wait.
We had one ice cream with cookie. Yum! Then I had a sundae with cherries. Delicious!

Talk about high quality chocolates — received a box as a gift a while back, and for a while I couldn’t even bear to eat one because they were all so pretty… But then when I started eating them, I couldn’t stop. The flavors are unique yet delicious at the same time — loved every bite!

I was honestly expecting a lot more from a place that supposedly sells high quality products. Maybe that’s just the chocolate though, I wouldn’t know since I was only here for ice cream.
I’m sorry to say that the ice cream here is pretty bad, and not just by bay areas standards… I can get a more satisfying pint from a liquor store for about the same price.
I got a small brown butter lavender with some hot fudge. I did not taste any brown butter at all; The lavender flavor was on the stronger side but didn’t remind me of soap.
The main problem was the fact that there were so many air bubbles in the ice cream that it was hardly creamy, if even at all.
Service was nice, ice cream was terrible. If I’m in the area I’ll just try a chocolate.

Went in here for some frozen yogurt. They only had three flavors: lemon, passion fruit, and mango honey. I am pretty sure the flavors change. It was three dollars for two scoops.
We were completely surprised by the beautiful chocolates! They had 28 flavors! Each chocolate was $ 1.50 but they have gift boxes that were like 6 for $ 12.
The only reason why they didn’t get a five star was because the service cashier was really rude. It was our first time there and we were excited and asking her questions but she was not happy.

FYI sorbets are egg, dairy & soy free.
Unfortunately, the cashier didn’t know the sorbet was egg free, causing a customer to throw away her cup. But the cashier was nice enough to run after her, following immense guilt. Despite this small setback in purchasing my much anticipated dark chocolate ice cream, I was grateful for the complimentary toppings, which includes, but is not limited to, hot fudge, butterscotch, caramel pecans, mini sugar cookies & my favorite, brownie bites. Ah yes, nothing like chocolate on chocolate.
What chocolatier blue is known for is their boxed chocolates, which all look too beautiful to eat. I bought some for a girlfriend on her birthday and she enjoyed it. Today, I opted for the dark chocolate ice cream with brownie bites. It’s decadent but when you’re craving chocolate, it’s the best. I loved every bite. I would highly recommend trying their ice cream or sorbet. Cost breakdown: $ 3 for small (1 flavor), $ 4 for medium (1 – 2 flavors) and $ 5 for large (2 – 3 flavors). They have waffle cones for an additional $ 0.75.
Some tips: There’s great outdoor seating and on a nice day (like today!), it’s worth sitting outside. Receipts can be sent via email & parking is metered (free after 6pm).
HIP HIP HOORAY! I found a new ice cream place in the East Bay!
*Rhyming scheme was unintentional*

I normally love boutique chocolate shops, especially ones with homemade ice cream. However, I wasn’t super amazed by what I had at Chocolatier Blue for some reason. We came in on a Saturday afternoon, and the shop wasn’t busy at the time. They are located right next to Bette’s Oceanview Diner, but they are a little indented from the sidewalk, so you’ll need to keep your eye out (we actually walked past and had to backtrack). I tried a sample of their Salted Caramel, which was good, but not amazing like the version from Bi-​Rite (in SF). My friend got the Green Apple Sorbet, and that had a really fresh green apple taste, and also wasn’t overly sweet. I would recommend getting that if you’re in the mood for a sorbet. I got two chocolates to try:
–Cookies & Cream (Oreos Blended Into a White Chocolate Filling w/​a Rich Dark Chocolate Shell, $ 1.50,
): Ok– I couldn’t really taste the oreos in the filling, and the flavor of the dark chocolate shell overpowered the filling. Skip.
–Peanut Butter & Strawberry (Milk Chocolate w/​Fresh Ground Peanut Butter, Layered w/​Fresh Strawberry Jam, $ 1.50,
): Ok– I liked the peanut butter in here but the texture of the jam was too runny for me. I would just order the peanut butter on its own next time, but wouldn’t get this flavor again.
I was disappointed when I heard that they no longer handmake their chocolates, and instead use a machine and molds, so all the chocolates are very uniform looking. Although I didn’t have any chocolates I loved, there are still a couple other flavors that I’m interested in trying (Poached Pear, Passion Fruit Caramel), so will have to come back for them. I wish they had descriptions of their chocolates instead of just the name, since I like to have more information about what is in the filling, etc– maybe a piece of paper posted somewhere for people to read if they wanted more info on the chocolate? Parking in this area can be tough, but street parking is available as well as free parking lots nearby.