Because of the name the chocolates always upstage the desserts but Chuao has got the best desserts in the San Diego area. They have an in house pastry chef located at their Encinitas location who is dedicated only to making desserts. She can be found in the Encinitas Kitchen on weekdays and makes not only the usual selection of incredible desserts but will make custom items for special occasions and full on cakes for weddings and events. The Pastry Chef Tricia Cariffe and the Executive Chef/owner Michael Antonorsi can be found together teaching bon bon classes at their Carlsbad factory nearly every Wednesday night. No one else in town is more committed to teaching and breaking new ground in dessert items than these two..what a treat!
Pros: High quality, great cool element, cutting edge desserts
Cons: not open late for after dinner coffee and dessert!
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