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Fifteen years ago, Dan and Jael Rattigan dropped out of grad school and bought an abandoned cacao plantation in Costa Rica. After opening a cafe (which is still going strong), they gave in to the lure of Asheville, set up a new home base, and opened French Broad Chocolates. The tiny chocolate empire, which includes a lounge, boutique, and chocolate factory, imports cacao from small farms and refines it into bonbons, chocolate bars, brownies, and more. Local ingredients like fresh berries, lavender, and wildflower honey take center stage in several creations.
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This was final stop on our food tour and it did not disappoint. We had little shots of Liquid Truffle that was so rich, thick, and delicious.....we asked for spoons to get every drop. My Mom and I was so impressed with the quality and...More
Date of visit: November 2022
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Started with a Mexican Hot Chocolate with a selection of several different truffles. Just a yummy delight and although some may think it's over priced...it's worth every penny!
Date of visit: November 2022
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Delicious ice cream and unique flavors, quality ingredients and friendly staff! I had the golden milk ice cream and it was delicious and really unique!
Date of visit: October 2022
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If you spend NO other money for things to bring home to family members that your only marginally fond of, this is the place to go. This is sustainable chocolate, a B CORP, and all things fabulously yummy. So spend your money with them. You...More
Date of visit: October 2022
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Just over priced. A SMALL chocolate bar that is specifically sourced from an area (Costa Rica, Guatemala, etc ) that is about possibly the size of a mini that you can buy from a. Grocery store is $5. A package of 6 Bonbons was $15....More
Date of visit: October 2022
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Right in the heart of downtown Asheville is this delightful chocolate shop. There is room to sit inside or outside. There is plenty to choose from individual pieces of chocolate to ice cream. We selected the “Chocolate Cake.” The frosting is superb. The cake itself...More
Date of visit: July 2022
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Our last taste before driving away from 3 nights in Asheville was here at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge. We had tried to go to their chocolate factory tour, but unfortunately, it was all booked up while we were in town...So the next best thing...More
Date of visit: July 2022
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Impressive variety of everything chocolate including baked goods, confectionary, ice cream and drinks. Would have indulged more but really expensive. Not sure about the value but I suppose you're also paying for the experience. Great location in the center of downtown Asheville so always busy....More
Date of visit: December 2021
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Nice atmosphere inside and out. Drinking chocolate, desserts, and ice cream. Highly recommend for chocolate lovers visiting Asheville!
Date of visit: June 2022
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FB Chocolates are so good! I always enjoy the limited edition holiday and Mother's Day batches. Sitting outside and having a dessert is always nice too. The chocolate chips for making hot chocolate at home are good, except the rosemary orange is very rosemary forward.
Date of visit: June 2022
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Busy place with food tours entering often. Lovely chocolates. Cakes are big. Carrot cake was amazing but I missed having nuts in it. Maple cake was not as good.
We came for the brûlée and we’re not disappointed! Smooth, creamy and chocolatey.
Date of visit: June 2022
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If you are a chocolate lover, definitely stop here. My husband and I ordered the chocolate mousse, the devil’s food cake and some bon bons for later. All were fantastic! The man that waited on us was attentive and patient with us and with other...More
Date of visit: June 2022
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The chocolate was to die for! Absolutely delicious. Crème brûlée, cheesecake, and mousse were our desserts. So many choices. I will visit again when I am in Asheville.
Date of visit: June 2022
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I am not a big fan of chocolate ice cream, but this chocolatier has a delicious chocolate ice cream and the staff is very friendly too. They have some great merchandise and not far from there a chocolate factory tour.
Date of visit: May 2022
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Wow is this great chocolate. The liquid truffle is to die for. Everything is first rate. No wonder it is always crowded!!
Date of visit: May 2022
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Hello! We are sad to have missed you as well. Unfortunately due to the winter storm this weekend we did close at 4pm on Saturday. We are also closing today at 4pm, but will resume normal business hours on Monday 1/9... More
Hello! We are sad to have missed you as well. Unfortunately due to the winter storm this weekend we did close at 4pm on Saturday. We are also closing today at 4pm, but will resume normal business hours on Monday 1/9. Hope you enjoy AVL!