A Love Letter to Roste Chocolate House (a.k.a. My Forever Chocolate Crush)
Dear Roste,
I think I’m in love with you. No...I know I am. From the moment I walked through your doors in Portland, I felt it: that unmistakable thrill of finding something truly special. And then I tasted your chocolate, and that was it. Game over. You ruined me for all other chocolate. I’ll never be the same. Let’s talk about that chocolate. You don’t just make it, you craft it. From bean to bar, with cacao sourced from all over the world, every bite is a tiny, powerful flavor bomb that somehow manages to be bold, complex, silky, earthy, bright, deep….all at once. It’s chocolate with a soul. Chocolate with swagger. Chocolate that whispers sweet nothings to your taste buds and then mic-drops on your tongue. And it’s not just in the bars. It’s in your drinks. Your baked goods. Your magic little confections that taste like they were designed by wizards and pastry angels. Every item in the shop feels intentional, like someone cared a lot. (Spoiler: that someone is Michael Arnovitz, chocolate historian and clearly a genius.) Roste doesn’t just sell chocolate. Roste tells stories with chocolate. And once you’ve had it, there's no going back. You’ll find yourself comparing every bite of every other chocolate for the rest of your life to that one time at Roste when you tasted what chocolate is truly capable of. So thank you, Roste. Thank you for making something this beautiful, this wild, this unforgettable. I dream about your chocolate. I recommend it to strangers like it’s my job. And honestly? I feel a little bit sorry for anyone who doesn’t live nearby. Hopelessly yours, Someone who now measures time as “Before Roste” and “After Roste”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teri Happiness
Amazing chocolate aroma upon entering. Very chill; proprietor explained so many fun details we asked about. And the flavors? Well, don’t even say the “H” brand in here. This is REAL chocolate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Troy Whelply
It was delightful. Stopped in on a whim and it turned out to be just the self-care I needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1AP1
Nice change from normal coffee shops and tea houses. All of their drinks could be made vegan and they had a few amazing vegan pastries.
JaneWeil
Almost everything can be made vegan and they always have at least 1-2 vegan & gluten free snacks.
The chocolate drinks are all super rich and decent. The space is open, inviting, and comfortable.
Staff are awesome, so friendly and kind.
OperationChowhound
The Champurrado was rich and thick. The ginger molasses cookie was superb.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-06
Sydney Muñoz
Amazing chocolate drinks! The chocolate quality is so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shirofka Malakas
Fancy chocolate 🍫 place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mexican Chocolate
Antoine Pham
THICCCCC hot chocolate and sipping chocolate
Food: 4
Gregg Jacot
This place is fantastic! They make their own Chocolate here they have a huge assortment of fantastic Gourmet pastries and the service is great. Must stop by if near. OMG.
First time in, and definitely not my last! I might just be there every day 😅 moved to the neighborhood about a month ago and recently decided to take a break from coffee, but I didn't want that to stop me from solidifying my finding a neighborhood cafe to become a regular at! I also don't drink alcohol, so I've been on the hunt for a place to meet up with people at too, that isn't a bar. This is the place 🫠
Today I tried the Haitian sipping chocolate with whipped cream...and it was to die for. Hot chocolate therapy where have you been all my life?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pure Melted Chocolate, Cacao
Mae D
Very very decadent. I would love to try a tasting chocolate next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lina Rose
Best hot chocolate hands down in the Portland area with a homemade marshmallow! Unbeatable- rich and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jess R
If you are in the mood for velvety drinking chocolate or a sweet treat look no further than Roste. Friendly team and memorable chocolate, leaves you wanting more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cacao, Pastries, Mousse
Namaka8o8
They closed early on a Saturday the weekend of Valentines Day. Really annoying drove here to enjoy some time with my significant other. They also posted nothing on google or instagram.
A Love Letter to Roste Chocolate House (a.k.a. My Forever Chocolate Crush)
Dear Roste,
I think I’m in love with you. No...I know I am.
From the moment I walked through your doors in Portland, I felt it: that unmistakable thrill of finding something truly special. And then I tasted your chocolate, and that was it. Game over. You ruined me for all other chocolate. I’ll never be the same.
Let’s talk about that chocolate. You don’t just make it, you craft it. From bean to bar, with cacao sourced from all over the world, every bite is a tiny, powerful flavor bomb that somehow manages to be bold, complex, silky, earthy, bright, deep….all at once. It’s chocolate with a soul. Chocolate with swagger. Chocolate that whispers sweet nothings to your taste buds and then mic-drops on your tongue.
And it’s not just in the bars. It’s in your drinks. Your baked goods. Your magic little confections that taste like they were designed by wizards and pastry angels. Every item in the shop feels intentional, like someone cared a lot. (Spoiler: that someone is Michael Arnovitz, chocolate historian and clearly a genius.)
Roste doesn’t just sell chocolate. Roste tells stories with chocolate. And once you’ve had it, there's no going back. You’ll find yourself comparing every bite of every other chocolate for the rest of your life to that one time at Roste when you tasted what chocolate is truly capable of.
So thank you, Roste. Thank you for making something this beautiful, this wild, this unforgettable. I dream about your chocolate. I recommend it to strangers like it’s my job. And honestly? I feel a little bit sorry for anyone who doesn’t live nearby.
Hopelessly yours,
Someone who now measures time as “Before Roste” and “After Roste”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing chocolate aroma upon entering. Very chill; proprietor explained so many fun details we asked about. And the flavors? Well, don’t even say the “H” brand in here. This is REAL chocolate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was delightful. Stopped in on a whim and it turned out to be just the self-care I needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice change from normal coffee shops and tea houses. All of their drinks could be made vegan and they had a few amazing vegan pastries.
Almost everything can be made vegan and they always have at least 1-2 vegan & gluten free snacks. The chocolate drinks are all super rich and decent. The space is open, inviting, and comfortable. Staff are awesome, so friendly and kind.
The Champurrado was rich and thick. The ginger molasses cookie was superb. Updated from previous review on 2025-04-06
Amazing chocolate drinks! The chocolate quality is so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fancy chocolate 🍫 place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mexican Chocolate
THICCCCC hot chocolate and sipping chocolate
Food: 4
This place is fantastic! They make their own Chocolate here they have a huge assortment of fantastic Gourmet pastries and the service is great. Must stop by if near. OMG.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First time in, and definitely not my last! I might just be there every day 😅 moved to the neighborhood about a month ago and recently decided to take a break from coffee, but I didn't want that to stop me from solidifying my finding a neighborhood cafe to become a regular at! I also don't drink alcohol, so I've been on the hunt for a place to meet up with people at too, that isn't a bar. This is the place 🫠
Today I tried the Haitian sipping chocolate with whipped cream...and it was to die for. Hot chocolate therapy where have you been all my life?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pure Melted Chocolate, Cacao
Very very decadent. I would love to try a tasting chocolate next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best hot chocolate hands down in the Portland area with a homemade marshmallow! Unbeatable- rich and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
If you are in the mood for velvety drinking chocolate or a sweet treat look no further than Roste. Friendly team and memorable chocolate, leaves you wanting more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cacao, Pastries, Mousse
They closed early on a Saturday the weekend of Valentines Day. Really annoying drove here to enjoy some time with my significant other. They also posted nothing on google or instagram.
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