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| - Location: On Mont-Royal, a few blocks away from the subway. Street parking is available but good luck with that.
The place: Miss Choco offers up a lovely space with wood floors and very minimal decor - just the way I like it! Very clean, very spacious, great lighting and no clutter on the shelves whatsoever. Everything is broken out by country (I think). There are a few tables at the front of the shop where you can enjoy a hot chocolate.
The goods: Well, I think the name states the obvious - these guys specialize in chocolate from around the globe. So, you'll find stuff from Vietnam, Mexico and yes, even Toronto. The best part? You can sample EVERYTHING. YAY! After a few samples, I decided to go with a Vietnamese bar (I forget the name, of course), a Raaka Vanilla Rooibos (a US company who sources cacao beans for this bar in Bolivia and the Dominican Republic) bar and a small piece of chocolate from Soma (Toronto). I tried the Soma and it's amazing - you have to like bitterness, however. Lastly, I tried the 'chocolat chaud intense' which is essentially a shot of hot chocolate served with whipped cream. That sh*t is potent, yo! Absolutely delicious, but a bit rich. I love chocolate but couldn't finish my glass. And it wasn't even that big!
Service: Fantastic! The clerk that I spoke to was super knowledgeable about each brand of chocolate that they carry, had me sample things based on my preferences, and answered my questions. He was patient and not in a hurry at all. Great customer service.
Price point: Spendy!
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