Sinfully The Best

Employees are gentle and very informative of the products
I bought some truffles, which they wrapped beautifully :)

My husband, mom-​in-​law and I dropped by after brunch one rainy afternoon. The store is very neat, which enhanced our appetite to shop for gifts. The staff were very attentive to what we needed and very knowledgeable with their products. We asked for a gift basket for a friend’s house-​warming and Kathy put together a beautiful basket.
I love this store! Our future gifts WILL BE from here!!!
Oh! Their assortments of chocolates were delicious! The presentation was not only pleasing the eye but satisfied my taste buds as well.

I could not add enough ‘really’s in front of the word ‘good’ to tell you how impressed my tastebuds were!
The staff are so sweet! They are a quiet, little local business that deserve to go big. They make really good chocolate. I only talked with one of the workers briefly, but they offered me and the group I was with each a piece of complimentary chocolate.
I bought a dark chocolate bar and a matcha chocolate. They told me that they used no preservatives and the label on the dark chocolate said no added sugar.
I thought it was worth the price. I thought it was so well-​made. I didn’t have that dry irritating feeling in my throat I get from the super cheap «junk food» chocolate. This is quality and I know I’ll definitely be back for more of this chocolate that is Sinfully the Best!

Awesome chocolatier place, it’s unique. They even offer classes to teach how to make the chocolate, after you make it you can bring it home and share with your family. The staff greeted us with a free sample explaining to us what it is and what’s in it. Staff is very friendly and informative when asked about each pieces of chocolate. I will definitely go back for yummy goodness! Also great for gift giving.

This place seriously impressed me the first time I walked in, and I continue to shop here regularly because everything about this small shop in Steveston is amazing!
The service is spectacular. This quaint shop is extremely welcoming and the staff here are very helpful and not pushy at all. They also offer their customers full sized chocolate mousse cups as samples, and they even give you a choice of lemon, coffee, or the daily flavour!
When I first came here to browse, I wasn’t planning on buying anything because I was just waiting for my friend, but then I felt a bit awkward taking such a generous sample and not purchasing anything. I ended up buying a couple items as gifts and my relatives loved them! They have seasonal chocolate «lollies», decorated with changing themes such as Halloween bats or Easter bunnies! These are very popular and make great gifts.
They also sell chocolates by the piece, which are quite expensive ($ 2-​$ 3 each) but they’re worth it! My favourite chocolates would probably be the Matcha Envy and Secret Pride. I feel like the owner of the shop truly treats his customers well and they keep coming back because of both high quality products and high quality service. The staff here will not cheap out on anything and will do their best to serve you with the best customer service!
I remember one time I only bought 6 of their home made cookies and a few chocolates (my purchase was a bit less than $ 10) and the cashier packaged everything nicely into a bakery box, wrapped it, put it into a fancy paper bag, and added wrapping paper on the top! She put so much effort into making the product look nice that I felt like I was at a high-​end store in downtown! There are also a container full of mini complimentary cards that you can take to write a small note to put in your bag as well.
PS. The chocolates here are definitely comparable to the ones you can get at Leonidas, Godiva, Mink and Thomas Haas!

Woah Woah Woah. This place is insanely good! What do you mean we get to full sized chocolate samples and complimentary caramels? My eyes just lit up when they offered them to me haha! They weren’t small samples, no, they were huge! It was delicious and it totally enticed me into buying a box of 6 hehe. The chocolates really live up to their name, they really are the best!
On top of that, the service here is ah-​mazing. Top tier, they put high end restaurants to shame! The people here are genuinely friendly, and are super nice about recommending chocolates for you to try! They also have a variety of wine/​chocolate pairings, and gift items!
After paying for my chocolates, a nice guy opened the door for me on the way out. That was the icing on the cake. Keep it up STB, I will be back! :D

I was just given a gift bag of Sinfully the Best toffees at a corporate event in Vancouver. I was astounded! I never knew a simple toffee could be so decadent. I have shared my toffees with three others and they were in complete agreement that they were heavenly! I do not live near Steveston, but I am planning on driving there to pick up some chocolates! I only wish we could order online… in the meantime, I will drive the hour — that is how good it is.

This place knows how to do everything. They make chocolates, cookies, olive oils and a few other things, but there’s enough chocolate to keep me busy for a while so I’ve only had the chocolate.
Its mostly homemade. There are a few types of chocolate that they bring in, but the majority of it is made there. The minute you walk in you will be greeted and offered a mousse cup. These mousse cups are not your regular sample, they are a full-​sized thing. They are amazing. I have seen many people walking in just to browse, try the mousse cup and end up buying a box.
The mousse cups are not the only samples. They usually have a plate of chocolates that are missing pieces, or too small or whatever for sampling. Also if you want to try anything just ask, they have no problems giving samples at all. It is expensive due to it being done by weight, but every time I always remember how many samples I got as well as how good the service is, plus the fact that they do a lot of work themselves. Also, when buying a box, they will make it look nice. If there are any spaces at all, they will fill in the gaps with complimentary chocolates. I bought a box with an odd number of oddly shaped chocolates so I ended up with about 4 or 5 complimentary ones. On top of that, they give you another sample when you make a purchase.
Everyone should go here, its sinfully the best!

Oh my god.
…I wish I could leave that as my review but I’m way too talky/​writey to leave that be.
If you haven’t taken the time to go, you need to make some time because, oh my god.
My friend and I normally head to Steveston for dinner and/​or coffee. We always have to pass by Sinfully The Best with our noses pressed to the window as the Closed sign mocks us quietly. Yesterday, I found myself in Steveston for another reason and made sure I stopped. Thank goodness I did. It was chocolate mousse cup day.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CUP DAY. Say it with me: MMMMMMMMM!
They gave me a sample of a small chocolate mouse in a chocolate tulip cup with a tiny chocolate topper/​scooper thing.
I wanted to buy so many just for me.
They also have some of the most beautiful looking chocolates, all glossy and pretty with swirls of colour or rolled in something yummy looking. They also have liqueur chocolates with little glass pippettes filled with liqueur. Seriously, PIPPETTES. I have to buy 4 of each after my sister has her baby. (Maybe not sambuca. I’m not a black licorice fan. But definitely everything else.) She loves liqueur chocolates.
I also bought these gorgeous dragonfly earrings there. Who knew they had little crafts and doodads? Doodads are my weakness, especially handcrafted doodads.
I want to live there, though if I keep going as often as I dream, they’ll have to widen the door to get me out.

My girlfriend and I were walking to Steveston Warf and we stumbled upon this place, it was a happy accident. Of course my chocolate radar was on in full swing and with the words «sinful» and «chocolate» in the same sentence it was practically calling my name to come in. The minute we walked in we were greeted by a very sweet lady whom we suspected owned the place. We were given generous samples, attention and she had stories about the chocolates. The chocolates in the display case looked like pieces of art… too good to eat, however, believe me that these pieces may not last 10 minutes. In fact I ate mine before my foot was out the door. I made not one trip but two. I bought some chocolate raspberry spread that I become in love with from craft fairs at $ 3 cheaper than in the city. I wanted to buy a whole box, however, from Steveston to Vancouver in the heat it would not have made it (also I would more likely have eaten it). I got off the bus one stop sooner than intended, however, these things happen for a reason, a chocolate reason.

I recently visited Sinfully the Best to order chocolates for a corporate event. I have to say the customer service was flawless from start to finish. I gave them a budget, units and a pickup date and the result were beyond my expectations! The individual chocolates looked like little pieces of art and they were delicious with unique flavours to boot. Needless to say, everyone was thoroughly impressed and I will be visiting again in the future! I would highly recommend Sinfully the Best, it is one of Lower Mainland’s secret gems!

Awesome chocolates!!! I love it!

Wow! Amazing chocolates, excellent customer service. I’ll definitely be back!

I had a birthday party co-​hosted with Simon K. at Sinfully the Best. Cathy, the owner, went above and beyond her call of duty and gave me the best birthday party I’ve ever had.
I have always wanted to have an elegant wine and chocolate party but I couldn’t find the right venue and the vendor who can accommodate my budget so I kept on putting this idea off until I stumbled upon this quaint little place in March 2012 (and yes I had written a review of this place already based on my initial visit). Luck seemed to be on my side. When I contacted Cathy at the end of March she said the extension to her shop would be ready for hosting classes and seminars. I booked her right away for a private function.
I had not seen the new extension of the shop until the day of the event. Boy oh boy it was beautiful! It was everything I envisioned but better. The extension was elegant. It has oak wooden cabinet all around. In the centre the room, there were 9 sets of: a glass of Chardonnay, a glass of water, and a triangularly folded napkin. The sets were beautifully laid out over a white clean linen. On top of the linen was porcelain bowls of labeled chocolate chips and chocolates. They looked like they were put on the pedestal.
With a party of 9 guests comprised of foodies and chocoholics, this small and intimate gathering allowed everyone to ask questions and voice their «feel» of the chocolates and the wines. The chocolate seminar done by Cathy, and the wine seminar done by Cathy’s husband — Lawrence, were fun and educational.
The first part of this event was listening to Cathy talk about cocoa beans and the difference between white, milk, and dark chocolate, its fat contents, and regions of plantations. During second half, we each got to sample 3 types of chocolate (lemon, Chai, and raspberry) hand picked by Cathy and then paired with 3 types of wine (1 wine and 2 reds) hand picked by Lawrence. Due to dietary restrictions, one of my guests was arranged a different set of sugar-​free chocolates.
Cathy, as a responsible owner and host, fed us plenty of water and (delicious) coffee to help us sober up while wrapping up the event by giving everyone a chocolate caramel mushroom (from France) as per my request.
I couldn’t thank her, Lawrence, and the staff at Sinfully the Best enough. They delivered my fairy-​tale birthday party and more!

It was by chance that me and Wendy Y. even discovered this place, no reviews prior to, no advertisements, no word of mouth, just a quick drive into Steveston Village for me, and my passenger was able to see a place with a ‘cute’ name. It looked very new, very bright, very pretty, on a nice sunny day, and the presentation of chocolates lined their counters, we were welcomed by the friendly staff, and before anything else, were preseneted an array of chocolates that they make, to sample. A sample usually half a piece, a full one if your lucky, but they let you try almost all of what they make in house here before you buy. Before you even take a bite out of each chocolate, they tell you what is the ingredient and even some story of some client behind the piece (if they bought a whole bunch for a wedding party, etc.). There is some very high quality chocolate made here, and hiding from the rest of you who don’t venture this far! I’m telling you now, if your in this part of town, stop your car, and get in this place.
When we first came here, they were on the verge of expanding their shop, and planning to offer classes in pairing up chocolates with wine. That was then, and we returned for my partners small gathering (aka birthday get together!), armed with friends and some Unilocaler’s at hand, we entered this place again, and were treated to their newly renovated expansion side, which is also a part kitchen for their production of their sweets they sell to everyone (and also supply chocolate to the RiverRock… if my memory serves me). A center counter where all 9 of us stood around, while Kathy (the passionate owner) stood to tell us all about cocoa, and the realities and myths that surround this passion of hers. Also we had her husband Lawrence, who was the one to tell us about the wines we were about to have with each piece of chocolate. You could feel the enthusiasm from each into what they love, and how they shared it. Herman asked some great questions into wine, where Lawrence was quick to answer. Kathy brought her take into the matter with what nodes of flavours came out of the chocolates after being paired with the wines. Each to their own, and to that their tastebuds as well, I will still remember the eye opener with the coffee like deep red, and the chai chocolate and the reaction Herman made.
Even with Larry L.‘s dietary restrictions, they were able to give him his very own sugar-​free chocolate to enjoy with the rest of us, and a piece that many of us asked for more that was originally on his own plate (salted chocolate!). It was an enjoyable education of discovery for all who were there to spend that afternoon, and know that chocolate can also be paired with wine, but to understand the passion of the people here. Kathy also sends her full time employees to Montréal to learn about cocoa, so each has a good understanding. We were even offered there expresso to pair with the chocolate pieces we had left, and I can say that on this day, the people who were here, who never have been here learned about a great hidden chocolate place to add to their own list when they think of that simple thing named chocolate.
I was amazed the first time coming in, and as I said near the end of our afternoon here, when we first came in, we would be coming back, knowing that they did wine pairings. If you haven’t tried this, and always only thought of cheese and meats, chocolates will definitely open your palate differently. If that is not for you, try their other classes, where they even bring in one of the chefs from the RiverRock. Not into classes, come for the product, you will find a chocolate that is you, from white to dark, fruits to interesting mixtures, even one with a vile of alcohol stuck into it like an arrow just stabbed it’s victim, this place is ‘sinful’ but just oh so good.

I would never have discovered this place if it wasn’t for the effort of Wendy Y. and Simon K. Today there was a small gathering for a Bday party.
How many chocolate shops do you know have a small demo kitchen, for lack of a better term, to allow for demos, classes, workshops, or tastings paired with wine? I certainly don’t know of any. I know of chocolate workshops, but this is the only chocolate and wine taste pairing that I’ve heard of.
Well, I was here today with a group of peeps and fellow Unilocalers for a wine and chocolate pairing. Our hosts from the shop were extremely gracious and quite willing to answer our various questions about chocolate in all its glory. I missed part of the talk because I had a hellava time circling the block looking for parking but I got there and it was on!
Did any of you know that cocoa beans from different parts of the world have different taste profiles? Did you know that depending on how they roast the beans you can get different taste profiles? So it would follow that different roasters from the same geographical area of the cocoa beans can produce different taste profiles. I learned a lot today. They sure have a lot of passion about their chocolate.
I also learned that chocolate will absorb flavours and aromas of anything near it. So if you plant cocoa trees on a former banana field, the cocoa will take on the banana flavour. If you place chocolate near garlic in the refrigerator, you’re gonna get garlicy chocolate. :P
The wines:
Church and State Chardonnay. This is a BC VQA wine and was served first. I found the wine to be medium bodied, not too heavily oaked, with a gentle finish. It paired well with the white chocolate and lemon citrus chocolate.
The Grinder Pinotage. This is a varietal from South Africa. I don’t have too much experience with pinotage. I did note that it was a darker wine similar to a merlot or cabernet. The bouquet had a nice aroma and the taste had hints of coffee. Paired nice with the raspberry truffles and dark chocolates.
The third wine served was the Apothic Red Wine from Napa Valley California. This was a blend of three varietals syrah, zinfandel, and merlot. This wine was a fruit bomb of cherry flavour as soon as it lands on your tongue. I tried it with all the dark chocolates that were available and they all worked well. I enjoyed this wine the most. Interestingly, I was talking with the wine guy and he mentioned that this wine is considered to be «semi cultish». If you’ve heard of Screaming Eagle from Napa Valley, then you know what I am talking about.
The one memorable taste pairing that I had was the chai truffle with red wine. WOW!!! is the only word to describe this. I’ve done the wine and cheese, and the wine and food pairing more times than I can count, but this was SOMETHING ELSE! I’ve tasted first growth Bordeaux as well as boxed non vintage stuff, but today was exceptionally different and a lot of fun. I need to throw a wine and chocolate partaaaay!
One other memorable aspect of this gathering was that I asked the proprietors whether they’ve done black coffee and chocolate parings, and they affirmed my question, so on came the espressos!!!
If you haven’t clued in yet, I LIKE COFFEE. Black as they come. Good black coffee with good dark chocolate is heavenly bliss for me.
The espresso and chocolate pairings did not disappoint, especially with the chai truffle. I think I managed to get a couple of converts today. :D
One last side note, I came from the dentist right before entering this shop. I kid you not. Glad no fillings fell out!

This is a lovely chocolate shop. The staff are really friendly and helpful, and they are generous (to a fault) with samples. The chocolates are always fresh and they have a great selection. The mousse cups are also excellent. My only quibble would be the service can be a little slow. Highly recommended.