Tabal Chocolate — Attraction in Wauwatosa

The truth of this chocolate store is solely responsible as to my “why” I uprooted from New York to Wauwatosa (AKA Tosa). Tabal means relationship in Mayan - as what was shared with me by the wizard behind the desk and behind its success, Dan Bieser - Tabal Owner.

From the moment you enter Tabal Chocolate you are whisked away to chocolate heaven. The experience is nothing less than what entering Wonka’s factory would be like for me. It is a little overwhelming because every where you look something looks amazing. Be that the educational decor that tours you through the journey of the cocoa bean. The farmers who Tabal - get this - educates and helps to grow the best quality cocoa beans you could taste in a single origin artisan chocolate. The experience is unique and uplifting from the tastes to the appreciation of its owner. You must make it a point to visit or dive in and order online today.

So what about that taste. Indescribable and still 100% accurate as Dan educates his community on. Like wine, cocoa plants take on traits and flavors which translates to the bean. So, sometimes you will taste a sweet caramel like hint naturally found in the Dominican Republic, and sometimes you get a fruity hint from the Peruvian region. This chocolate is perfect for healthy eating and you can absolutely buy with confidence in my humble opinion.

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Authentic artisan chocolate maker! A little needle in the haystack. If you’re really a chocoaddicted this is your place. Chocolate is made here in this premise from organic cocoa beans. The owner(Dan) is importing cocoas directly from center/south America. From small suppliers or cocoa farmers only. His chocolate bars are single origins; many of them are mixed with other flavors like matcha, chili pepper, coffee.... or infused with rum/alcohol or chunks of cherries, almonds.... And yes, you can sample them. It is a little bit more pricey chocolate but for good reasons; it’s not your regular “chocolate bar“ you normally find at the grocery. You really must stop at Tabal and talk with them to learn the differences between artisan makers and the industrial large scale products. NO SOY EMULSIFIER in their products! Certified organic too. Tabal is serving espresso coffee, hot chocolate and also Italian gelato. All the chocolate gelato flavors (Italian ice cream) is made with their cocoa from a “ local artisan gelato maker” in...

Great start to a day with the old dog. One of the best mochas ever from Tabal and a chance to say hey to Matt Voell. The sourdough was amazing for lunch too. Seriously not much of a mocha drinker anymore but that was a phenomenal drink. You really can tell the difference with Tabal's in house product. Matt is a man with tons of talent; tremendous voice, musicianship, business acumen and a deft touch making an oat milk mocha that seriously hit home. Thank homie, glad I stopped. Swing by and grab a hot espresso drink and some chocolate this fall. Downtown Tosa has tons of great coffee options, but no other mochas direct from the...