Ghirardelli Review

Friday, February 3rd

2023 Chocolate Store Reviews

Ghirardelli

• Free shipping on orders of $60+
• Save 10% with newsletter subscription
• "A+" Better Business Bureau rating
• 30-day return policy

Ghirardelli's roots go back to 1817 when Domenico Ghirardelli, the son of an exotic foods importer, was introduced to the chocolate and confectionery trade. In 1852 he opened his first store in San Francisco, California where the modern-day Ghirardelli company still resides. Many people have visited this touristy location to try all the chocolates and treats the popular Ghirardelli company has to offer.

Best way to shop is online

You can buy Ghirardelli chocolates at almost any store, but the best way to shop is online where you can view all their products, flavors, and custom gifts in one place. With the click of a few buttons, you can have white chocolate squares, peppermint bark, double premium hot chocolate, or a signature Ghirardelli gold bar show up at your door or the door of a loved one if you're gifting chocolates.

Great gift options

There are quite a few ways to go about purchasing chocolates from Ghirardelli. You can purchase a case of bars, a bag of assorted chocolate squares, or go big with their custom mixes and gift baskets. A custom mix allows you to select the size of your mix (15, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, or 500 pieces), mix and match the flavors you want. Then just add your creation to your cart and it's ready to go. Pre-made gift baskets range from $75 to $160 and contain a variety of chocolate flavors, bars, syrups, wafers, or mugs wrapped with a bow depending on the size of basket you select.

Spend $60 and get free shipping

Sign up for Ghirardelli's newsletter to get 10% off your first purchase. They also run frequent promotions to help you score big savings. Prices vary widely based on the product you're buying and the quantity. Shipping is free if you spend over $60, but will be anywhere from $9.95 to $11.35 if you spend less than that. Orders ship Monday - Friday and will take between 2 and 5 business days to arrive with standard shipping. If you live in a warm climate or order during summer months, there may be times when standard shipping is unavailable and you have to pay for expedited or overnight shipping to ensure your chocolates don't melt before they arrive.

Lacks some uniqueness

Ghirardelli is a beloved and well-known company. However, it isn't the most exotic or unique option for buying chocolates if you want to give a special gift. Most people have tried nearly all the flavors Ghirardelli has to offer and since they can be purchased almost anywhere, it isn't going to be as exciting as buying from a gourmet chocolate maker with never-before-tried flavors. On the flip side, Ghirardelli's offers simple, staple flavors that you can't go wrong with either.

Generous, well-loved, but nothing new

Ghirardelli lets customers leave reviews for all their products, which is useful when you're trying to decide what to buy. Unlike many other chocolate companies, Ghirardelli allows you to get a refund or exchange within 30 days of delivery if you're unhappy with your chocolates. They have an "A+" rating from the Better Business Bureau and have been enjoyed by millions of people for over 150 years. This is a solid option for buying chocolate, but won't make a very unique gift or provide a huge range of flavor or item choices if you're trying to do something special and unusual for a loved one. Because of this, Ghirardelli hasn't earned our highest rating.