Taza Chocolate — Attraction in Somerville

We celebrated a family member's birthday for the first time in Boston, MA. We planned a surprise visit to the Taza Chocolate factory store after discovering it through a Google search. As we drove for about 20 minutes, the area began to look isolated, and he started to worry that we were playing a prank on him for his special day. We assured him that we were heading in the right direction.

Once we arrived at the Taza Chocolate store, we took him by the hand and entered. The moment he saw people tasting chocolate and caught the sweet aroma in the air, he transformed into a child in a Willy Wonka store. He couldn't stop sampling all the chocolate he desired—peppermint, orange, sea salt, plant-based milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. His favorites were endless, and after giving us those sad puppy eyes, I ended up purchasing a ton of chocolate. Thanks to him, we now have enough chocolate to last about a month, so there’s no shortage in our home!

The staff members were very understanding since it was my family member’s birthday, and they had a great conversation about all the different types of chocolate and flavors, many of which I hadn't known before. The chocolate is great for people who are lactose intolerant, as it contains oat milk, fruit flavor coloring, and plant-based ingredients. This makes it a wonderful option for chocolate lovers who have trouble with regular milk products; it is vegan chocolate, and I was impressed by the absence of regular milk chocolate.

Although we arrived too late to enjoy the chocolate tour, one of the staff members kindly gave us a quick walkthrough to show us how the chocolate is made and answered all our questions. We had a fantastic time, and he definitely enjoyed his birthday.

If you love chocolate as much as we do, this is a great place for you and your...

I haven’t seen any truck driver reviews on here so here goes. This is not the easiest place to deliver especially with a 53 and a sleeper with that said please be mindful when accepting a load here this puts you’re experience to the test. I must say the staff here Roy and Adam are extremely helpful getting you in there and getting you unloaded hence the 5 stars, without someone to stop traffic and be your blind spot eyes it would be almost impossible for even for the most experienced driver. There is construction and detours all over this area literally ever intersection has something going on. My best advice is to take 93 and try to get on Cambridge St from 93 Any way you can once on Cambridge look for Windsor St and make a right on it from Cambridge (It’s a small St but only way there) when you pass the junk yard on your right make a right on South St you’ll be facing on coming traffic which is fine. The gate you’re backing into is now behind you for you to straight back into. Call them when you’re coming up the block so someone is waiting to open the gate for you . Good luck and be...

I will start by saying that I found out about Taza chocolate at an airport and was instantly in love with their "wheel" packaging. Having been to Oaxaca, it looked so authentic that I had to try it, and was not disappointed. So when I got the chance to visit Boston and take their tour, I immediately booked one. The experience was great and very informative. The business decisions they make and their origin story are great.

My only disappointment is the packaging design of their chocolate bar products: rather than stick with the authentic, on brand look of the wheels, they opted for a very mainstream, bland look that makes it look like every other chocolate bar out there. I would have preferred they stuck to their story and mission and kept the look across all of their products. I feel so strongly I can't even bring myself to buy the bars, even though some of the flavors are truly amazing.

Overall. still a great brand story and...