When we drove by we saw a sign that said, "World's best ice-cream bars" (the movie Elf came to mind with the 'world's best coffee') so we took the challenge. I have to say, all of us agreed, we had never had a better ice cream bar, than that offered by Donnelly Chocolates. Don't miss it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Salted Carmel Bar
Tracy Huber
We were visiting from Delaware March of 2024 and had a bit of everything. I have never tasted anything close to this. It was beyond outstanding!We were luck as the weather was ideal for shipping and we were able to send some back home for gifts. I am savoring the treats we brought back for ourselves. Hiding some for my secret stash. The owner was amazing. They contacted us to be sure the shipment arrived.Try the ice cream treats as well. They are incredibly rich. I could have split one. One of the best surprises of our trip!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Patel
Incredible service, truly unmatched. The chocolates and ice cream are delicious! I highly recommend the caramel ice cream bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Carmel Bar
Alexei Andreev
This is an 11/10 kind of place. Best of the best. Absolute delight! You owe it to yourself to try it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Wiltse
This tiny homey chocolate shop has the best chocolate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Wiltse
She may not be pretty to at, but she sure makes some delicious chocolate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Salted Carmel Bar, Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookie
Michelle Puente
Best chocolate I have ever had. And the chocolate/caramel ice cream bar was beyond good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Salted Carmel Bar
Jason Steele
The absolute best chocolatiers in the world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Rincon
This place is awesome. Top quality chocolate and it the people that work there are friendly and helpful in making a decision about what chocolate you like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar
joe franco
There's no ice cream like this anywhere in the world.... Donnelly chocolates are the best in the world
I've been making Donnelly Chocolates one of my first stops in Santa Cruz for many, many years! I get excited just thinking about walking into their little shop with so many awards.A true master with his chocolates. There are vegan options available to. Their new menu addition is a variety of milk and dark chocolate dipped ice cream bars. They were amazing and perfect.Just find this place! You will not be disappointed and might like the little adventure as well.
Karen Z.
Best. Ice cream bars. EVER!!' Milk chocolate, caramel and ice cream. It was AMAZING! They have dark chocolate too. The chocolates were delicious too. The shop keeper was very friendly and helpful. No indoor seating, small mom and pop type establishment, looks like a little hole in the wall. Stop here, you won't regret it.
Gray S.
I pass this place all the time and finally stopped in to try some of their chocolate, and I can't believe I was sleeping on this place for so long! I got the lavender dark chocolate and it was super balanced. Not bitter at all like some dark chocolate and the lavender comes through super well, which I was worried the chocolate would overpower. Very friendly service, too. I usually go to Maryannes for ice cream, but I think next time I want a fix of ice cream, I'll stop here instead. An easy to miss gem.
Kayan L.
Overall: 8/10It's a hot day and it's a perfect day for some ice cream! They recommended the almond caramel sea salt chocolate ice cream bar and it's sooooo good! The Marianne's ice cream, the homemade caramel, and the homemade chocolate shell makes an amazing ice cream bar and I will definately come back when I am here next!
Ryan O'Halloran
Awesome chocolate and ice cream. The marshmallow caramel ice cream bar was incredible
When we drove by we saw a sign that said, "World's best ice-cream bars" (the movie Elf came to mind with the 'world's best coffee') so we took the challenge. I have to say, all of us agreed, we had never had a better ice cream bar, than that offered by Donnelly Chocolates. Don't miss it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Salted Carmel Bar
We were visiting from Delaware March of 2024 and had a bit of everything. I have never tasted anything close to this. It was beyond outstanding!We were luck as the weather was ideal for shipping and we were able to send some back home for gifts. I am savoring the treats we brought back for ourselves. Hiding some for my secret stash. The owner was amazing. They contacted us to be sure the shipment arrived.Try the ice cream treats as well. They are incredibly rich. I could have split one. One of the best surprises of our trip!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible service, truly unmatched. The chocolates and ice cream are delicious! I highly recommend the caramel ice cream bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Carmel Bar
This is an 11/10 kind of place. Best of the best. Absolute delight! You owe it to yourself to try it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This tiny homey chocolate shop has the best chocolate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
She may not be pretty to at, but she sure makes some delicious chocolate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Salted Carmel Bar, Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookie
Best chocolate I have ever had. And the chocolate/caramel ice cream bar was beyond good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar, Salted Carmel Bar
The absolute best chocolatiers in the world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome. Top quality chocolate and it the people that work there are friendly and helpful in making a decision about what chocolate you like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar
There's no ice cream like this anywhere in the world.... Donnelly chocolates are the best in the world
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I've been making Donnelly Chocolates one of my first stops in Santa Cruz for many, many years! I get excited just thinking about walking into their little shop with so many awards.A true master with his chocolates. There are vegan options available to. Their new menu addition is a variety of milk and dark chocolate dipped ice cream bars. They were amazing and perfect.Just find this place! You will not be disappointed and might like the little adventure as well.
Best. Ice cream bars. EVER!!' Milk chocolate, caramel and ice cream. It was AMAZING! They have dark chocolate too. The chocolates were delicious too. The shop keeper was very friendly and helpful. No indoor seating, small mom and pop type establishment, looks like a little hole in the wall. Stop here, you won't regret it.
I pass this place all the time and finally stopped in to try some of their chocolate, and I can't believe I was sleeping on this place for so long! I got the lavender dark chocolate and it was super balanced. Not bitter at all like some dark chocolate and the lavender comes through super well, which I was worried the chocolate would overpower. Very friendly service, too. I usually go to Maryannes for ice cream, but I think next time I want a fix of ice cream, I'll stop here instead. An easy to miss gem.
Overall: 8/10It's a hot day and it's a perfect day for some ice cream! They recommended the almond caramel sea salt chocolate ice cream bar and it's sooooo good! The Marianne's ice cream, the homemade caramel, and the homemade chocolate shell makes an amazing ice cream bar and I will definately come back when I am here next!
Awesome chocolate and ice cream. The marshmallow caramel ice cream bar was incredible