First I'd like to say the shop was not open and I could smell the chocolate the door was unlocked! I say hello they say sorry we are closed ... I apologize.. about to shut the door and the owner not only invites me in but is getting ready for an event. Him and is wonderful staff not only invite me and my friend with a broken foot in while they are setting up for an event proceeds to all about our day💜 now i get home and the chocolate .. oh the chocolate.. this is 80% intense dark chocolate i picked out of the millions of flavors nom nom nom that I want to try... it was perfect not to bitter.. the perfect amount and exactly as he said creamy smooth after taste. I actually buy alot of chocolate from fancy places but this is now prob my new fav . I only tried 1 so far but I highly recommend but the only thing I would say go when they are opened lol 😆 😅 but very very impressed with this place the owner the service and the chocolate. So thank you for the excellent customer service ( while prepping for an event) and the delicious chocolate 💜 if your ever in the white rock area and you or your staff bring me chocolate cone check me out @sugar.plum.studio 💜 if you got through my review GO GET SOME CHOCOLATE or some of there other...
Read moreTrue to its name, Hype Chocolate lives up to the buzz, offering a variety of chocolate bars mixed with all sorts of unique ingredients. The "hype" here is all about creating excitement and anticipation for their inventive combinations, making each bar something to talk about and experience.
I came across this place after visiting Prototype Café next door. I usually grab their Prototype chocolate (a coffee chocolate bar), which is one of my favourites, but they were out of stock, so I decided to explore the chocolate maker Hype Chocolate instead. I’m glad I did.
We met the owner, who was incredibly friendly and shared a lot about how some of their chocolate varieties are made, which added a special touch to the experience. He even offered samples, which was a nice surprise. I initially planned to just grab the Prototype chocolate, but I ended up adding a bar of dark chocolate mint and cookies and cream, both of which are my son's favorite flavors. They were amazing!
The store has a wide range of unique-tasting bars, and I’ll definitely be back to try more of their intriguing...
Read moreToday I stumbled into a gem. It is the type of place that makes you happy to know it exists and you feel a little bit better about yourself for having found it. Let me explain.
I was heading to a cheese store ( les amis du fromage - which is great little place itself) in a colourful part of Hastings Street. I passed two girls sharing a delicious looking chocolatey/strawberry-y cup. I picked up my cheese surprise brown bag (so fun) and decided to look for where these girls found the treat. A few doors down it was pretty obvious - Hype Chocolate.
I was fortunate enough to meet the co-owner, Scott, who has an effervescent personality overflowing with passion for what they have created.
This place is a must visit place for a fun treat. It is not cheap, but nor should it be. The quality of every bite was remarkable. I think of it as vacation treat pricing, because it seems like something you might find strolling one of the great cities of Europe - but without the cost of the flight.
Do yourself a favour and find this place. I am...
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