Living Chocolate — Restaurant in Sedona

Let me start by saying I love chocolate. I used to work in a few different fancy chocolate places. I try chocolate places in every place I go (if available) because of that I'm picky and hard to impress. So that being said, understand me when I tell you this place is THE BEST PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN for actual chocolate. If you're looking for fancy filled chocolates that are focused more on hand painted fruit filled chocolates, this is not that place. Though I love those places, this is completely different. This is a place that focuses on quality chocolate that keeps to the purest chocolate experience as possible. My husband and I got the cacao experience and honestly it's worth 4x the price we paid. The lady who runs this place is filled with so much knowledge and passion for chocolate. She explained all the intricacies and steps from fruit to the chocolate you eat. It was so educational and worth WAY more than what you pay. We loved listening to her talk, you could really tell she has real true passion for chocolate and knows her stuff.

The chocolates are the most incredible texture and flavor. I would never buy a bar of chocolate out of a case because I often times find them simple/boring/basic. We got the rosemary bar and the balsamic bar AND THEY ARE OUR FAVORITES the chocolate bar has the most incredible texture that I did not expect it's true indulgence in texture and in taste. The ceremonial chocolate was so complex and wonderful, it was not overly rich and I did not get that uncomfortable sugar feeling (because they don't use white sugar here). I've never bought a better bar ANYWHERE in existence.

This place is the only place I've ever been where I feel like I experienced the true spirit of chocolate and why it means so much to so many cultures.

Thank you to the shop owner for such a beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing your...

Wanted to love this. . . I eat a low sugar diet, so I’ve had many chocolates sweetened with all different types of low calorie sweeteners. This has a very funky taste, I’m guessing because of the allulose. I got some chocolate covered item that was supposed to have peanut butter crisps, when I took out of the package to eat at home they were soggy, nothing was crispy at all. Also, the most off-putting thing to me, I got to the car and opened my box only to realize they packed the wrong truffle flavor. I went back in and the associate quickly apologized for the mistake but then took it out of my box and placed it right back in the display case to be sold to the next customer. Luckily I hadn’t touched it, but that’s just gross and really unacceptable in my opinion. I have been a waitress and I wouldn’t think of sending a recalled order that was brought back to the kitchen to a new guest. Last thing, I’m all for paying for quality, but this was just a bit excessive in my opinion $29 for 2 truffles, 3 inch by 1 inch chocolate bar and the 3 inch chocolate covered thing (that was $12.50). One thing I will say, staff was very knowledgeable and helpful, but unfortunately, I won’t be going back :(

edit thank you for the reply, the way you’ve addressed this says a lot about you as a business owner. I appreciate you passion for the business, I wish I could have spoken to you as well. I can definitely taste the quality of cocoa, but it just gets masked by the “sugar” substitute sweeteners. I wish I could have the quality chocolate without the allulose taking away from the deep cocoa flavor. I do live a bit of a drive from your shop so unfortunately I will not be headed back to Sedona to...

Living Chocolate is a wonderful place! We’re coming all the way from little Rhode Island and this place truly is an experience! The owner, Shari, is a lovely, passionate, and and down to earth woman who truly is the heart of the shop! Here at Living Chocolate you feel so welcomed by everyone from Shari and Thomas behind the counter, to the appreciative customers! It’s a fabulous place! As soon as you step in, the lovely aroma of Chocolate moves through you and instantly pulls you in, along with the warm smiles everywhere you turn! They have a wonderful variety of chocolates and drinks, each with their own uniqueness and flavor personality. The interior mirrors the uniqueness with beautiful splashes of pink all around the shop. We were offered a class all about the benefits of cacao and how chocolate can actually be healthy for you! Just as she’s welcomed us into her heart, she’s basically a part of our big Italian family now! Shari’s place truly brings chocolate to life with her warm and exciting personality, and passion for chocolate! I truly appreciate what she’s doing and how she is able to bring pure joy and heart to the world of chocolate!...