While walking down the Embarcadero in San Francisco I was thinking about getting a coffee beverage once I reached the Ferry Building. While walking past Pier 17 though something caught the eye, the TCHO Beta Factory Store.
TCHO, pronounced “choh!”, is a luxury chocolate maker headquartered here along the waterfront. I went in to take a look, being a huge fan of chocolate and…
…immediately noticed there was caffeinated beverage opportunity!
I ordered an iced TCHOchocolate mocha. It was refreshing and delicious chocolate combined with Blue Bottle espresso (a major local bonus yum) and milk.
While enjoying the deliciousness I realized they give chocolate factory tours, but you need to sign up in advance. Something for a future visit along with checking out their unique chocolate methodology and product selection more in-depth.
Drinking coffee straight, downing espresso shots and giving your java a kick with whiskey all have their place in this year of coffee. If you have the chance though also…
Tip #20: …bring on the Chocolate!
I would wind up consuming coffee at the Ferry Building too of course but what a way to start the day in San Francisco by stopping at TCHO.
You are hitting up all the local best spots! The Blue Bottle line at the Ferry Building is always long, you were better off at TCHO.
It was super long! Went to Peet’s Coffee in the Ferry Building. Was good. Got my Blue Bottle fix a few days later at the kiosk on Linden St. More on that soon! 🙂
Holly molly!
You sure are on a ROLL Aaron.
How cool is this place! Great discovery & totally dig the name Tcho 😉
That just made me thirsty! Ok going to get a drink 😉
Kay
Thanks Karla! Knew of them but never experienced the chocolate goodness until then. It was better than good! Glad I came across it in my walkings.
You know now I HAVE to go there next time I’m in SF!!
Yes yes! You’ll love it. A caffeine and chocolate paradise. 🙂
I’ve walked by that Tcho place a million times but never gone in! Happy to find out there’s some good stuff going on in there 🙂
Not very descriptive on the outside, but amazing on the inside. Chocolate and coffee deliciousness!