Dandelion Chocolate
We're Dandelion Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in San Francisco's Mission District. For over 10 years, we've been turning cocoa beans and organic sugar into single-origin dark chocolate. We travel and build lasting relationships with cocoa farmers and producers, then craft small batches of chocolate back home in our San Francisco factory and served in our cafes, located in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Tokyo.
Our chocolate is just two ingredients: cocoa beans and organic sugar. Since...
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Dandelion Chocolate Factory Tour
Walk through our historic brick 16th Street factory with an expert Chocolate Educator: View our entire...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $20 per person
- $1–$5 order fee
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Tempering Chocolate
In our Chocolate Making class, we learn about bean-to-bar chocolate production from dried cocoa beans ...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
- $125 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Truffle Making
Our truffle-making class is a fun, interactive activity to enjoy with family, friends, or teammates. L...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $100 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Make Your Own Caramel Bonbons
In this class, we offer the opportunity to craft your own confections! If you’ve taken our Truffle-Mak...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 8
- $125 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Desserted Chocolate Factory Tour
When all of the chocolate makers have gone home, the factory is mostly quiet with just a bit of hummin...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 16
- $50 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Chocolate Tasting - 16th Street Factory
Taste your way through a flight of five distinctive chocolate bars, featuring a range of the flavor no...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $60 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Chocolate Making
Along with a partner, you will follow simple steps to craft a batch of single-origin, two-ingredient c...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $170 per person
- $5 order fee
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Make Your Own Bar
Step inside our chocolate factory for a behind-the-scenes walk-through and a guided tasting of our sin...
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $100 deposit per person
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Private Make Your Own Bar
Step inside our chocolate factory for a behind-the-scenes walk-through and a guided tasting of our sin...
- Reservation for parties of 11
- $100 deposit per person
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Chocolate 101: Introduction to Craft Chocolate
This class is one of our favorites-- interactive, a little competitive, and content-light. We will exp...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $40 per person
- $1–$5 order fee
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Private Truffle Making
Our truffle-making class is a fun, interactive activity to enjoy with family, friends, or teammates. L...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 11
- $100 per person
- $5 order fee
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Music & Chocolate
In collaboration with harpist Erica Messer, we bring you another music and chocolate event for Summer....
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 40
- $125 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Chocolate Tasting (VIRTUAL)
This class is in conjunction with our Online 103 Tasting Set which should be purchased through our web...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 20
- $75 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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All Things Frozen - Ice Cream and a Movie
We enjoy transforming our chocolate factory for festive seasonal experiences! Join us as we turn our o...
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 46
- $45 deposit per person
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Unwrapped
Inspired by our heroes at The Moth, we are hosting our 3rd annual storytelling event here at the facto...
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 50
- $20 deposit per person
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Brunch with Durfee and Friends
Curriculum Director and talented chef, Stephen Durfee, is hosting a few brunches at the factory with s...
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 42
- $125 deposit per person
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Single-Origin Brownies
Make your own single-origin brownies at our chocolate factory. Chef Stephen Durfee brings you this spe...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $100 per person
- $3–$5 order fee
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Dandelion Chocolate Summer Book Club: Susana Cardenas
An evening exploring the history of cacao in Ecuador through story, voice, and lived experience.
Autho...- Friday, Jun 5, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- $21 per ticket
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Dandelion Chocolate Summer Book Club: Marisa Churchill
Join pastry chef and author Marisa Churchill for a discussion, tasting, and book reading where we expl...
- Thursday, Jul 30, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- $21 per ticket
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The Chocolate Maker Experience - Four-Day Workshop
Join us for a four-day, hands-on workshop exploring craft chocolate from bean to finished bar, led by ...
- Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Starting at $2,005 per ticket
