Forget the overwhelming aroma of sweets in the air,
the size of the Ghirardelli store alone is enough to impress even the premier
chocolate connoisseur.
After a greeting and free sample from store
employees at the entrance, you can hop on a stool at the bar area, buy
Ghirardelli merchandise or take a seat indoors, outdoors or upstairs for
sit-down service. Menu items include shakes, malts, coffee, ice cream
and baked goods for ordinary prices. Gift items (or munchies) include
chocolate bars, prepackaged assortments and baking items starting under
$10. There's no excuse to skip these treats; it's much more fun than
Starbucks, which is right next door.
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