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