Wow this is in the top 2 smoothest bean to bar chocolates Ive ever had. When you can eat a dark bar as smooth as other milk bars you know your are eating excellent chocolate. Each of the bars we tasted was very consistent with the other as far as texture and flavor. Soft, rich, smooth. Even a little smoky on the caramelized white bar. Owner was very helpful and answered a lot of our questions about the process which is fascinating. Creo is definitely doing it right with their chocolate making process. Above and beyond other bean to bar chocolates Ive had.

We love bean to bar chocolate! These guys have won national and international awards for their chocolate. Come check it out!

Awesome local chocolate shop. Friendly staff and delicious chocolate.

Tour of this artisan chocolate maker shop with video of harvesting cacao beans up through drying. The shop takes visitors through their roasting and processing, how a chocolate is made and visitors get to make their own chocolate bar. The tour is one and one half hours long- I enjoyed it but it is very detailed. Really about a half-hour too long. The chocolate is fantastic- and you do learn a lot. They sell chocolate too and I will be a customer!

We went on the tour and made our own chocolate bars! An awesome way to spend the afternoon! We learned so much and loved the taste testing available.

Their dark chocolate orange bar was really good although their customer service could use a bit work.

Creo chocolate is special! The Straub family are very welcoming to all strangers in their little world of chocolate! It is always a pleasure and a special treat to visit here! I first visited here a year back and from that point on I couldnt have regular chocolates anymore, they have to be dark chocolates! No wonder they keep winning awards for their chocolate! :))

SUCH a beautiful little shop with the most delicious chocolates in modern flavor combinations!

Amazing chocolate and really fun make a chocolate bar tour. Learned some interesting things about the chocolate making process. The owner gave a great tour very informative and helpful. Make sure to try some truffles too they were excellent!

Smell is good. I love this chocolate.

The 1+ hr make a chocolate bar tour exceeded our expectations. Our host, Janet, walked thru the entire chocolate making process, shared her experiences and her energy was infectious. It was fun to experiment with toppings on melted chocolate in a mold before getting it built into a custom bar. We also got to sample their various chocolates, try brewed chocolate tea and juice from the cacao fruit. Overall a great experience!

Our family came as a group of 12 to make our own chocolate bars, learn about chocolate and the history of Creo. One of the owners, Janet was our guide and she was absolutely lovely. Her thoughtfulness and passion is an example of how great their chocolates are.The Make-A-Bar Tour was very educational and fun. We have kids that are 5 and 7 years old and they were really into it. They have vegan chocolate options so our kids with allergies were able to eat them.If you have any fondness for chocolate, definitely take the tour. It’ll make you appreciate craft chocolate much more.

Great family owned chocolate factory. We did the tour and got to lots of their chocolate while learning about the process of making their classic chocolate bar. The owners were very in friendly and the tour is very educational. Chocolate is amazing here I recommend the salted caramel which they let us sample during the tour.

Amazing selection of chocolate. A must visit while in Portland.

This family knows Chocolate! We took a tour and youll learn the entire process of how its crafted. They dont make chocolate here, they craft it

A neat shop and incredible hand made chocolate treats!! They provide tours and have tables to enjoy time with others while making your belly happy with their goodies. The owners are incredible too!!!

Awesome chocolates! The caramels are amazing, Twix, passion, hazelnut and the mushroom truffle are some of my favorites.We used to go to Moonstruck for our truffles, but since they went big and changed their recipes to have a longer shelf life, the flavor just isnt there any more. Weve given up going back. We are so excited to have found a chocolate place that makes us love chocolate again. I hope they keep expanding their truffles, Im excited to being surprised by their flavors again in the future.

The experience was great and we learned a lot. We had the tour with the actually owner. But we were the only two there. Maybe had we had visited when covid wasnt around, a bigger group would have be fun.But I will say I bought a french press, I dont drink coffee. After trying chocolate nibs in one with a little of cream and sugar, I was hooked.

Getting this tour from one of the founders (Janet) was awesome! The facility itself is fairly small, so dont expect to see giant automated machines. Its a lean family startup which is really interesting to see and learn about. Weve toured other chocolate factories and they didnt have a tenth of the charm or positive sentiment this one did.Also, the chocolate is freaking AMAZING!! Not only do you get to make your own delicious bar, but the drinking chocolate and prepared bars they have for sale on site are to die for.

The Make a Bar tour is a wonderful introduction to craft chocolate production, fair trade, and a small family-run business... with the bonus of a most delicious, handmade souvenir! Our work team went, and it was a sweet bonding experience.

A fun one hour activity with family or friends. Janet is an engaging host and their family story that led to the beginning of Creo is lovely. Their product is fantastic. We bought Christmas gifts there. Good for most ages; but I probably wouldnt bring anyone younger than first grade. The tour is in tight quarters and not wheelchair accessible.

Amazing experience doing their chocolate tour. The atmosphere is so inviting and makes you feel like family

Loved this experience! The tour was fun and informative. Janet was so knowledgable and her passion really came through. I feel like I am a part of the process now and am going to look for craft chocolate everywhere I go. We tried so many samples and bought so many bars to savor later and share with friends. Highly recommend this experience!

I have taken the Chocolate 101 class and it is so worth it! You get to find out how chocolate is made and decorate your own chocolate bar. Definitely a great group activity. Or just swing by for samples and a shipping chocolate!

Authentic fabulous chocolate. Not just a place to get chocolate, but an experience to be enjoyed. I strongly recommend their sipping chocolate. It is incredibly rich and wonderfully decadent.

Real chocolate, great selection and service. You have to try the sipping chocolate.

Did the little tour with the fam. The owner told us their story and showed us the process. They work with farmers in Ecuador via direct trade. We got to design our own chocolate bar. Had a great time and the chocolate is excellent! Highly recommended for all ages.

I took my parents on the tour with my family when they came for a visit. We all had a lot of fun and learned a lot. The tour is organized yet personal. This family business really walks the talk and is passionate about what they do. They have a beautiful mission and live by it. I wont give it away as it is a major theme of the tour -- that and making your own chocolate bar! Fun for young and old.

We went on the tour. The kids were engaged the entire time and so was I. Super informative, super fun, and super tasty. Eating chocolate will never be the same. You want to go on the tour, trust me!

Must go! Delicious chocolates, and the best iced mochas ever. I cant wait to come back and try everything else!

I took my son (8yrs old at the time) to the Chocolate 101 workshop. I found the owners to be kind, passionate, and generous people. Amazing chocolate. Cant wait to go back!

I just tried their chocolate for the first time the other day. I had parts of several truffles and part of a bar (whiskey milk?). They were all extraordinary. Might be the best chocolate I have ever had. Expensive, but worth it. I have not yet done the tour, but intend to.

Its was a cozy little place. Liked the ambience. But very little options to eat. Its more of a chocolate place. But their brownie was exceptionally good. Killer brownies!!

Fantastic chocolate and fantastic background as I visited Creo for the tour, I got to learn all about what and how they do things. And let me tell you, they put a lot of delicate work into each and every chocolate.The storefront looked a little iffy at first but the inside was a 360 change in environment. Great stuff! :)

Janet and the team were wonderful. My wife and I did the tour! The chocolate is outstanding! Keep up the good meaningful work!

This was an amazing discovery! Gluten free, dairy free, & vegan options too. Try the chocolate tea & schedule a tour online, you wont be disappointed!

The chocolate tour is an essential experience. You will get an understanding of how this incredible company operates, and gain a comprehensive understanding of how chocolate is created. Also...you get to make your own chocolate bar!!

Damn good chocolate and great service.

We went as a date and had a lot of fun. It was interesting to see the process and hear the familys story. Creating our own bars was great and they had a good variety of flavors to put on. Definitely got great value for the price. Really enjoyed hearing about the entire process, from the social cause farm they work with to the shape of the chocolates so they melt perfectly in your mouth.

Amazing chocolate! I spent a bunch on it, and it was worth it!

Tried the drinking chocolate here. I opted for the spicy one. No regrets here! It was delicious :)

Did the make a bar tour and had such a great time! Janet was an amazing guide; kind, funny, and clearly passionate about what she does. The tour from start to finish was super informative and all the chocolate we got to taste was delicious. I would 100% recommend the tour. Even my 12 year old son (who thinks everything is boring) had fun!

Great Place! We enjoyed our time at creo. We learned a whole lot about making quality chocolate as well as the hostory of chocolate and its role in various cultures. You can tell instantly that the folks at creo take their work seriously and share their passion freely. Not only do I suggest you take one of their tours but that you also try their products, which are all amazing!. We plan to visit again and recomend them to everyone.

Smoothest, most chocolate-y, and amazing bar around.Every time I have Creo Chocolates bars I am amazed at the quality and taste.Seriously the best Ive ever had.

Highly recommend their chocolate tour! Family friendly and very educational.

One of only a handful of bean to bar chocolate makers in Portland. Their chocolate is excellent and their drinks even more so. They offer informative tours of their chocolate making process that make you appreciate them all that more. A little on the spendy side, but you get what you pay for.

Incredible chocolate, fantastic experience, and wonderfully friendly staff. The tour was a lot of fun and I enjoyed learning about the chocolate making process from Janet who is clearly both passionate and knowledgeable about what she does. They have a great selection of chocolate bars, truffles, and chocolate drinks in addition to a number of chocolate goods they sell as well. Excellent service and definitely worth a visit.

Amazing chocolate tour! Definitely learnt more about how cacoa nibs are extracted from the cacoa fruit and chocolate is made from nibs. Awesome chocolate too :D specially the whiskey milk !

Oh my do I love creo chocolate!!! I live just down the block and walk past this store everyday on my way to work. I am always greeted with a cheerful smile and a wave from Diane. This little shop has the very best selection of candies at every price range to please everybodys sweet tooth. I am guaranteed to find the perfect gift to treat a friend or get a little something for myself. Honestly, this place is awesome and I hope it is around the neighborhood for many years to come!!!

A wonderful family run gourmet chocolate shop. They make many varieties of unique chocolate delicacies. Tours are available to schedule to see how these are made by hand. Hot cocoa or coffee is served to order. You can enjoy many different sweets while you enjoy your cup. They have tasting samples of the chocolate bars that are available for purchase. And they tempt you by giving you samples of some of the most mouth watering chocolates.

My experience @ Creo was fabulous with my 2 children. The make-a-bar tour was educational & a nice pace, the chocolate was delicious, and the staff was accommodating of me and my family after a logistical mix-up on my end. Thank you Janet and team for a memorable afternoon.

Really great chocolate and the make a bar tour is amazing.

Great tour! Learn where chocolate comes from and how its made from the owners of this small craft maker. This isnt your grocery store chocolate. Easily the most genuine and pesonable tour I have done. A must see if in the Portland area

The tour was fun and informative. Leaving with your own customized chocolate bar is pretty great, too!

My wife and I held our wedding ceremony at Creo Chocolate and were delighted with the cozy atmosphere, ease of coordination with the Creo crew, and integrated chocolate tour prior to the ceremony.They make great chocolates - and also offer a lovely alternative venue for events with up to ~25 guests!

Omg so good. Mind blowing

Best chocolate in Portland, lovingly crafted from raw cacao beans. Also the best egg cream in Portland, even if its mislabeled as a Portland Shine.

Nice owners, fun workshop, good chocolate.

Great chocolate selection and it tastes heavenly

This place is great. Chocolate tour is fun and enjoyable. I woyld highly recommend.

The Make Your Own Chocolate Bar Tour was affordable and rather transformative. We learned so much about real chocolate and the chocolate/candy industry. Janets knowledge and passion are infectious. Their caramelized white chocolate is incredible. I love what this company stands for. I will never look at chocolate the same way again.

My Adult Girl Scout Troop loved our tour...and our chocolate! Thanks so much!

Friendly people, good service, and wonderful tasty varieties of high quality fresh chocolate

Yummy hot chocolate and chocolate candy. The staff is great. Want to take the tour sometime.

Seriously some of the best chocolate I’ve ever had and I’m no rookie. Owned and operated by a sweet family who took a leap and discovered their amazing Confectionary talent. I hate brownies, but they gave me one as a parting gift and I will never be the same again. I left the Creo factory with a full stomach and a full heart.

Great tour-so interesting! Will definitely return for all chocolate needs in the future!!

Fun tour and fantastic chocolates!!! Small family run business with high standards.

Janet gave our group a tour for a Bridal Shower activity. We really enjoyed learning about the chocolate making process and the sustainable steps Creo is taking throughout the purchasing and production process. The chocolatiers passion showed and we left feeling like someone had welcomed us into their home. Our group loved getting to make our own chocolate bar!I would recommend for most ages and for almost any occasion.

A sign on the wall as you enter Creo is Chocolate for Change. I toured their factory yesterday, got a lot of education about chocolate production, and made my own chocolate bar. The chocolate they make here is outstanding and their values are, too. They purchase their cacao beans annually, directly from a farmer they located and visited in Eucador. They roast and grind the beans themselves, age the chocolate, and use it to make high chocolate content products. Whether you want to purchase high quality chocolate for yourself or for presents or you want to take a tour to learn more about the process and politics of chocolate making, a trip to Creo is definitely the way to go.

This place is soo cool, its also part of the food tour.A block away from the Crown hotel, I decided to check it out.They literally make all the stuff in there. Its a tiny factory!COOOOOOOLThey have tiny pieces of chocolate to try, of course I tried them all, expect the wasabi one. Not a big fan of mixing those two things.**** apparently I can’t read and read wasabi like a sunny loo. Darn I didn’t try it, I guess it’s a kind of monkey opps lolSomehow I ended up spending $60 on chocolate bars. Dont ask me why lolIm not a big chocolate person but the combos were pretty good.I loved the raspberry dark chocolate and the whiskey chocolate.Everything they offer is Chocolious, but expect to pay a little more than usual.Everyone inside was very friendly

Excellent customer service. Helpful info regarding all things chocolate. Lots of yummy samples. Going back soon to take the chocolate factory tour.

The owners clearly do this for the love of it! That spirit shows in everything about the shop and products. The tour/class was amazing and completely worth the price. Even my 6 year old was able to enjoy it. The shop is beautiful and charming. The chocolate is out-of-this-world. Ive never had better. We had such a wonderful day!

Small batch chocolate made from beans sourced from one farm in Ecuador (direct trade). Family-run labor of love. Delicious!

We loved this tour! The owners are wonderful and the tour reflects their passion for their business. I would recommend this tour for any age. Well worth the ticket price. Tour includes steps in cacao bean processing in the factory as well as many delicious taste testers! Mocha lattes are made with their homemade chocolate and are unbelievable.

Nice latte, great chocolates. I enjoyed the Twix-like bar.

Janet gives an excellent tour of this history and hands on processing methods of making Cacao! I loved this tour for her passion for what she does and the making of your own chocolate bar! Worth the $20! And enjoy the best Cafe Mocha I have ever had! Thank you!

If you like chocolate, you most visit this place, every single piece of chocolate art was a surprise for your palate.

Ive stopped in a few times when Ive been in town for a cup of drinking chocolate and/or a shop tour. Great team, delicious chocolate.

Fantastic tour and delicious chocolate treats! Well worth a visit!

Our group of 9 participated in the tour and had a wonderful time. Not only did we learn about how the chocolate is made, but we had a fun making our own chocolate bars. The owner was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience and I look forward to doing it again!

So awesome. Very friendly. Best chocolate ever. The tour was so much fun

Great selection of unique chocolate, but definitely an indulgence with a higher-than-expected price tsg.

I highly recommend the chocolate tour. Janet, the owner, led the tour and was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.The tour gave us an overview of the chocolate making process and we got to see all the equipment they use.We got to taste cocoa beans, a drink made from brewing cocoa beans like coffee, melted chocolate, and a few different types of chocolate bars.We also got to make our own chocolate bars with a variety of mix ins. The chocolate was delicious.The retail store serves coffee drinks and hot chocolate, baked goods, and truffles. They also have chocolate bars available to taste.

Best place to take grandchildren for a special treat...making their own chocolate bars with flavors they choose. Weve given the tours as a wedding shower gift as well.

I had a lovely time. It was very educational

Staff is always nice and helpful, incredibly good chocolates

Amazingly good coffee delicious coffee and really good vibes from the staff.

Excellent chocolate products and wonderful truffle box sets. Tours available where you can make your own chocolate bar make perfect gifts.

One of the best hours Ive spent learning about anything in a very long time. Janets passion for chocolate was infectious and her story of how she became a craft chocolate maker was inspiring. Plus, everything we got to taste was delicious and exciting. Loved every moment of it.

A lot of fun learning about chocolate, making your own bar and trying delicious chocolate.

Did the 1-hour $20 tour and bar making class. It was a blast - nice overview of the business, chocolate making process and a little fun playing with food. Definitely want to stop at Creo on any kind of Portland chocolate tour (or whenever the urge beckons).

This place of five years is a delightful gem in a visit to Portland, Oregon. The owners grow cocoa in Ecuador and bring the Cocoa via ship to their tiny chocolate factory on Broadway street. It is worth your time and effort to visit. The facility is classy and tasty with many chocolate products for sale. A 2:30 afternoon tour of the factory is offered Mondays thru Fridays for $20 and your learn to make your own chocolate bar. We indulged in the hot chocolate which was outstanding with pure cocoa beans and whipped true cream. We purchased chocolates from the large selection which included ginger covered with dark chocolate to take home. The small shop and factory is immuculate and inviting inside and outside.

Wonderful experience learning about the chocolate process and sampling the delicious treats. This tour has changed our views on future chocolate purchases. Our family of five (3 kids - 7, 12, 14) all enjoyed the chocolate tour and was one of our trip highlights!

A must stop for chocolate lovers. The tour is wonderful, hands on, and informative.

Great tour, great quality. A family with tons of enthusiasm about their product and a commitment to fair practices. Good vegan options too.

A great place, such variety and so friendly.

The taste is good.

My wife and I had an absolutely outstanding time participating in the workshop. I purchased the workshop for my wifes birthday, and at the time I remember thinking that it was a pretty hefty price. However, it turns out that the value, not only of the information you receive, but the overall experience, was sensational.I highly recommend Creo Chocolate, even if you dont opt for the tour or the workshop. Education, fun, and tasty!

A little pricy, but worth checking out

My cousin and I sure enjoyed our Creo tour. Tim gave a very interesting and entertaining tour. I knew there were different chocolates but I didn’t understand the difference. Now I do. It was really cool to make our own chocolate bars. Before the tour I would have referred to it as a candy bar. There are lots of samples too.