Chocolate Box

The Basics

206-443-3900
Chocolate Box

Where is it?
108 Pine Street
Seattle WA 98101

When are they open?
Spring Hours:
Sunday: 8 am to 7 pm
Monday-Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
Friday-Saturday: 8 am to 9 pm

Is there parking?
Street parking right in front of the shop and downtown garages

Is there wi-fi?
I think so....

What is the price range?
Their 8 oz. latte is $2.60. In general, prices go from $1.90 (Espresso) to 4.25 (Tuxedo Mocha).

Experience

The coffee is really sweet and chocolaty. We got a White Mocha $3.75 + tax, one of the house favorites. The strong taste of chocolate overpowered a little the taste of coffee, but since we love chocolate and sweet drinks, it was perfect for us!
Their signature drinks are all hot chocolates with real whipped cream, in which you can add a multitude of flavours such as peanut butter, orange cardamom, salted caramel, flavored marshmallow, etc...for just $0.60. They also introduced a special iced white chai for warm days.
The baristas were extremely nice and helpful. One of them even offered to bring our coffee to our table!

The Chocolate Box is a lively, modern and energetic place. The store is really spacious and bright, with the shop's colors being mainly white and brown. The modern style is seen through their chairs', tables' and lamps' cool designs. They have small glass or silver tables and bigger white ones. There is plenty of seating as there is a large table in the back and several smaller ones facing the street at the front of the shop. The seating is not the most comfortable as most
chairs are hard plastic, however their designs make up for it!


Half of the store is specifically dedicated to selling chocolate with hundreds of flavors (like bacon :) ), while the other half sells ice cream, cookies and coffee. This place is a paradise for chocolate lovers, but should be avoided by those who want to stay away from temptations!

While we were there, they had jazzy music playing. They also had opened their front windows which allowed us to benefit from the ambiance of the store while enjoying the good weather and the liveliness of the street.

This place is good for homework if you do not mind the busyness of the street, but it is even better to get together with (a) friend(s). It is also perfect for a break from touring the streets of Seattle.

We went at night but it can be enjoyed at any time of the day. The possibility of sitting outside and the choice of ice cream make it the perfect place for a sunny afternoon. Moreover, most people just come and go which prevents the shop from getting crowded and adds to the liveliness. While we were there, two families came in to eat ice cream and the children did not seem to be a problem at all. There is room for a little rough housing, but you will have to watch their hands since the shop is full of chocolate and sweets...

(Review by Alexandra)