San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2024 Awards Announced

JUDGES AWARDS

The Honored Judges of the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon 2024 have released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event.


 

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

Best Chocolate Bar

GOLD

  • Charlotte Truffles
  • Amano
  • The Good Chocolate
  • Volo Chocolate

SILVER

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • Deux Cranes
  • Socola Chocolatier
  • Raphio Chocolate

BRONZE

  • na

Top Artisan Chocolatier

GOLD

  • Michael's Chocolates

SILVER

  • Socola Chocolatier

BRONZE

  • aL chocoLat Boutique

HONORABLE MENTION

  • flying noir
  • 1.2.3 Chocolat
  • Amano
  • CocoTutti

Most Delicious Ingredient Combinations

GOLD

  • flying noir

SILVER

  • Socola Chocolatier
  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • CocoTutti

BRONZE

  • Charlotte Truffles,
  • Deux Cranes
  • Kokak Chocolates
  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates
  • Volo Chocolate

Best Traditional Chocolates

GOLD

  • Charlotte Truffles,

SILVER

  • Kokak Chocolates
  • Michael's Chocolates
  • 1.2.3 Chocolat
  • Amano

BRONZE

  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • Sonoma Chocolatier
  • CocoTutti

Best Dark Chocolates

GOLD

  • Volo Chocolate

SILVER

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Amano
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • 1.2.3 Chocolat
  • Minèe Chocolate

BRONZE

  • CocoTutti
  • flying noir
  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • Rayluca Chocolage
  • Charlotte Truffles

Best Milk Chocolates

GOLD

  • The Good Chocolate
  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Socola Chocolatier
  • Raphio Chocolate

SILVER

  • Amano
  • Volo Chocolate
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Kokak Chocolates
  • Sonoma Chocolatier
  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles

BRONZE

  • na

Top Toffee in Salon

GOLD

  • R & J Toffees

SILVER

  • Rainy Day Chocolate

BRONZE

  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • Charlotte Truffles
  • CocoTutti

Best Caramels or Truffles

GOLD

  • Kokak Chocolates

SILVER

  • CocoTutti
  • Michael's Chocolates
  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • VB Fine Chocolates
  • Socola Chocolatier

BRONZE

  • Deux Cranes
  • flying noir
  • Kindred Cooks Caramels

Best Organic or Fair Trade Products

GOLD

  • flying noir
  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • Amano
  • Raphio Chocolate

SILVER

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Deux Cranes

BRONZE

  • Goufrais
  • Chestnut Street Granola

Best Comfort Chocolate or Snack Product

GOLD

  • Z. Cioccolato
  • GreenPandaEats

SILVER

  • CocoTutti
  • 1.2.3 Chocolat

BRONZE

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Chestnut Street Granola
  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • New Orleans Bill

New Product Award

GOLD

  • 1.2.3 Chocolat

SILVER

  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • Deux Cranes
  • VB Fine Chocolates

BRONZE

  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • Volo Chocolate
  • GreenPandaEats

Best in Salon

GOLD

  • Michael's Chocolates

SILVER

  • Socola Chocolatier

BRONZE

  • 1.2.3 Chocolat
  • aL chocoLat Boutique

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Deux Cranes
  • Charlotte Truffles
  • Kokak Chocolates
  • Amano
  • CocoTutti

JUDGES COMMENTS (SELECTED)

This was one of the best fields of entrants I've seen in a while. The judging was delightfully difficult.


 

It was hard in most categories to narrow it down to only 3 winners. Everyone has stepped up their game it seems — so much goodness to choose from — a good problem to have!


 

What an amazing group of chocolatiers. This year was exceptional. I liked everything I tried. Also the chocolatiers and their helpers were knowledgeable about their products which helped with the experience. Socola's cognac was delicious. Kodak had two different types of truffles--not just flavors, but bases.. Amazing! Michael's is always a favorite. I loved the new Cocotutti flavors. Always a winner. Flying Noir is constantly creating new flavors that pack a punch. V.B. Fine has amazing truffles in terrific flavors and shapes. I liked the Irish Cream Liqueur. Fairy Tale Brownies are terrific. Too many fabulous choices-that's a good thing for chocolate!!!


 

This was a wonderful, delicious, and competitive show. So many exciting chocolatiers.1.2.3 Chocolate made a Mousse to want to come back for more and more. Charlotte Truffles Vietnamese Coffee could easily replace my cup of coffee. Deux Cranes blended Japanese and French traditions in a most admirable way. the Strawberry Almond melted in my mouth. VB Fine had so many delicious choices and I could only taste the tip of a tasty iceberg! Socola's Passion Fruit Vanilla was a pleasure to let melt in my mouth. Volo's Orange Peel was a delight. I could have had more of the R and J Toffee sample. My taste buds were happy with the sample. Z Cioccolato is the definition of comfort food. The Chestnut Street Granola, could easily be a breakfast regular at my home. Vany's provided some new favor profiles with the addition of fennel. Michael's always has a rich and deep flavor that makes me want more. Flying Noir's samples were small but powerful in flavor. My palette and taste buds had a wonderful celebration that needed some champagne to take them both over the top!


 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

The Attendees of the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon 2024 have released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event.


 

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

Top Artisan Chocolatier

GOLD

  • Charlotte Truffles

SILVER

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • aL chocoLat Boutique

BRONZE

  • CocoTutti Chocolates

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
  • Deux Cranes
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • p.o.p. candy co.

Most Delicious Ingredient Combinations

GOLD

  • Michael's Chocolates

SILVER

  • Charlotte Truffles

BRONZE

  • aL chocoLat Boutique

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates
  • Coba
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Socola Chocolatier
  • CocoTutti

Most Artistic Designs

GOLD

  • aL chocoLat Boutique

SILVER

  • CocoTutti

BRONZE

  • Charlotte Truffles
  • VB Fine Chocolates

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates
  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • Deux Cranes
  • Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
  • 1.2.3 Chocolat
  • Rayluca Chocolage
  • Z. Cioccolato
  • Pascati Artisan Chocolates (Kimaya House)
  • GreenPandaEats

Best Milk Chocolates

GOLD

  • Michael's Chocolates

SILVER

  • Z. Cioccolato

BRONZE

  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • CocoTutti
  • Charlotte Truffles
  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates
  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • Deux Cranes
  • Socola Chocolatier
  • Kokak Chocolates
  • 3D Candies
  • Volo Chocolate
  • Goufrais
  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • Happy Mac, Pastries, and More

Best Dark Chocolates

GOLD

  • Volo Chocolate
  • Rainy Day Chocolate

SILVER

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate

BRONZE

  • Amano
  • Z. Cioccolato
  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • CocoTutti
  • Charlotte Truffles
  • Kokak Chocolates
  • 1.2.3 Chocolat
  • Rayluca Chocolage
  • Pascati Artisan Chocolates (Kimaya House)
  • Minèe Chocolate
  • Sonoma Chocolatier

Top Toffee in Salon

GOLD

  • R & J Toffees

SILVER

  • p.o.p. candy co.

BRONZE

  • Rainy Day Chocolate

Best Caramels or Truffles

GOLD

  • Charlotte Truffles

SILVER

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates

BRONZE

  • CocoTutti

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • Deux Cranes
  • VB Fine Chocolates
  • Kindred Cooks Caramels

New Product Award

GOLD

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • p.o.p. candy co.
  • 3D Candies
  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • The Chaga Company

SILVER

  • Charlotte Truffles
  • aL chocoLat Boutique
  • CocoTutti
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates
  • VB Fine Chocolates
  • By three bears
  • Coba
  • The Good Chocolate
  • Z. Cioccolato
  • Fairytale Brownies

BRONZE

  • R & J Toffees
  • Happy Mac, Pastries, and More
  • Kindred Cooks Caramels
  • That Batch
  • Farm Fresh To You

Best in Salon

GOLD

  • Michael's Chocolates
  • aL chocoLat Boutique

SILVER

  • Charlotte Truffles
  • CocoTutti

BRONZE

  • p.o.p. candy co.
  • R & J Toffees
  • Vanys Handcrafted Chocolates
  • Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
  • Socola Chocolatier

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Rainy Day Chocolate
  • Bonfiction and Godavari Chocolate
  • Brigadeiro Sprinkles
  • Z. Cioccolato
  • Fairytale Brownies
  • Deux Cranes
  • flying noir
  • Goufrais
  • Fabula Tea