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The mixture of the smooth chocolate and the crunchy pieces of raspberry resulted in an odd texture.Īnother popular flavor, blueberry lavender white chocolate, had a softer flavor than the dark chocolate. The dark raspberry bar, a customer favorite, lacked the strong taste of raspberry that was expected from the name. Although the design of the packages is clean and 100% recyclable, the taste of the chocolate was underwhelming. It shows the journey of the chocolate, starting at the bean. The packaging of the chocolate bars included minimalist sketches of bees and honeycomb, as well as a detailed illustration of how the chocolate bars are created. However, with larger corporate competitors they were not able to make it worthwhile to stretch their staff thin for minimal results. With their varied menu including chocolate, coffee, and ice cream they changed their hours many times in an attempt to cater to early morning coffee drinkers. Like many businesses during COVID, Honeymoon Chocolates has struggled to find business. These ice creams are also sweetened using only honey. In addition to chocolate, Honeymoon also has a variety of ice cream flavors including mint and salted caramel. The bars are priced roughly at 10 dollars per bar of chocolate. With a unique idea for chocolate making, Honeymoon Chocolates only sweetens their bars with honey. Not to mention the kindness of the workers who were gladly willing to answer multiple questions about their products, and were well educated about the store’s process of chocolate making. The modern gold shelving and comfortable couches create a welcoming feeling for customers. Covered in plants on the outside, the store’s clean look sets up the aesthetic on the inside.
Nestled between Sushi Ai and a street full of construction, Honeymoon Chocolates makes a unique impact on the small area of downtown Clayton.