Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Cute little shop. Large variety of great delicious candy and sweet treats. Make sure you check in for a discount:))

We only popped in here to look. We sampled their mint chocolate chip Oreo bar, and it was delicious.

I was pretty excited to pick up my two favorite things from RMCF today and this is the first time I’ve been to this location. The chocolate gummy bears and cheesecake apples are super expensive at this one!
The chocolate-​covered gummy bears are only sold in a small, approximately 2 oz bag. The chocolate had the weird color that forms when chocolate starts to get old, and the gummy bears they used were hard like a chewy taffy :(
I also got cheesecake apples because it’s my absolute favorite from RMCF, but the apples they used are super mushy and soggy on the inside… another indication of old or poor quality :(
Super sad face. Super disappointed.

I mean you really can’t go wrong with anything here but the caramel apples are where it’s at. Several different flavors to choose from but my personal favorite is the one covered in white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles. Don’t be hero and try to eat it right off the stick, ask them to slice it up for you.

Located in the Bear Flag Building — exactly where the original, Wing Chong Market existed. This was accurately depicted in John Steinbeck’s 1945 «Cannery Row» novel. After reading the book… everything on this street came into crystal-​clear perspective.
I had a decadent, chocolate-​dipped frozen NYC Cheesecake, rolled in chopped almonds. Do I even care this «dessert» amounts to about 550 calories? Not today — because I am just a walking tourist…

As far as chocolate shops go, this place is decent. There’s nothing that stands out as amazing, but you also won’t be disappointed with anything you eat. They have a large variety of goodies, including chocolate-​dipped strawberries, cheesecake, and apples. They also have the usuals — cookies, pretzels, truffles, bark of all sorts, and bears. The truffles and the apples are definitely their specialties though. They have all sorts of different varieties of caramel apples, but the classic is definitely the best. I like how the caramel was not fully hardened, so you could easily bite into the apple. There are generally only two people working the counter here, and there’s no line, so you’re going to have to wait around and flag one of them down if you want service. Pricing is what it should be in a chocolatier by the aquarium.

I love the caramel apple almond. it was the best.

The confections in the window and behind the glass display cases are gorgeous. Their candy apples are like a work of art! But with such beauty comes a price. The treats here are on the pricier side. We purchased a chocolate chip dipped cookie (half of it dipped in chocolate) and a very small bit of chocolate almond bark (since it cost like 16. XX something a pound!).
After purchasing and leaving, I realized there was a 10% off purchase offer on Unilocal if you checked in… such is my luck. But the treats were fabulously delicious. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ve gotta stop here, just be ready to fork over some money!

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Apple dip in chocolate and plenty of other chocolate snacks, a small chocolate shop, a bit run down, but a stabled spot on Cannery Row.
Service is good when it’s not so busy.

So tasty. I had a few Truffles to go. It went very well with my dinner. Good place if you need something sweet.

The 4 stars is strictly for the chocolate. Delicious. As for the customer service. I ordered 2 candy covered apples for $ 15 bucks. I was immediately told if I wanted a bagel carry my apples home it would be 25 cents. I told the man at the register I am from the area and I know about the law. Because I live 10 minutes away and did not plan on eating the apples till tonight, I asked if they could be put in a small paper bag (about 4×4 inches as the base) to carry home. I was told again he didn’t make the law but the city of Monterey mandates they charge 25 cents for a bag. Unfortunately these apples are not groceries and to my knowledge this is what the bag ordinance refers too. I again stated that I did not think I was to be charged for the bag. The man still argued and argued to were finally his manager called him to the back as we were leaving.
How is myself or any tourist not planning on consuming these apples supposed to carry them out if not planning on eating right away?
Well I did a little research and per the city of Monterey website, here is what is says:
Q4. Do I have to charge my customers for all paper bags?
Answer: No. Stores (and vendors of all kinds including those at farmers’ markets) are required to charge only for larger bags such as typical grocery store carryout bags — technically a bag larger than 882 cubic inches, known as one-​eighth barrel in the grocery trade. As a rule of thumb, if a bag has a flat bottom greater than 6 inches by 10 inches, you’ll need to charge for it.
Well unthinking his answers the question. Good chocolates. Really, 25 cents for a teeny bag. Oh and by the way the man made a comment that unfit the teeny bag to carry my 4 little Carmel chocolates out for free.

Completely unsatisfied. Came here at 935 and they were close. Funny thing is they close at 10pm. The manager inside saw me taking a photo and actually told me to not take a picture I was like dick, calm down I can take pictures of anything. He then hides himself as if he was in trouble. Yup. Thanks Dude, you ruined the night…

The chocolate dipped cheesecake is amazing!!! My hubby doesn’t have a sweet tooth but he sure did take a few bites of mine! And the customer service was exceptional! Really nice guy.

When I’m in the mood for something sweet, nothing can stop me from buying dessert. It can be a pastry, bread pudding, cheesecake, or chocolate. In the case of last night, I wanted some chocolate and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory gave me my fix. I bought 2 dark chocolate dipped strawberries (gargantuan) and 1 dark chocolate dipped apricot. They were all divine and healthy (ish). I’m glad they were open late as Monterey shuts down pretty early, which sucks for anyone used to big city hours.
If you’re down on Cannery Row and need something dipped in chocolate and quasi-​healthy, go visit Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

We were all disappointed to arrive at 8:40 to find it already closed :-(please change your times on your website if you won’t be open till your posted 9pm

Imonna go ahead and claim to be an expert on RMCF. I grew up by the original in Estes Park, CO, and have fond memories of watching them make the fudge on top of huge marble slabs right before our hungry little eyes. They’d give us warm samples as we watched, mesmerized by the methodical rolling and kneading of that gooey goodness. The original has moved locations in Estes, and of course this Monterey one is an expanded location. Neither is as good as the original IMHO, but both are still definitely worthy of a visit.
Monterey’s version is all behind the scenes. You can’t see them make the perfection, but you certainly can taste it. As others have mentioned, must-​tries include anything from the caramel apple options and the rich and texture-​perfect fudge. Nowadays, they have sugar-​free options (if you must) and vegan labels.
As in lots of Californian cities, if you want a bag, you have to pay for it. And you will want one, as otherwise they’ll just hand you your various individual chocolates and toffees in some plastic paper (no box or anything). This can get pretty messy. (Unless you’re a REALLY fast chocolate eater :)
All in all, a great stop for a sugar rush while ambling along Cannery Row. Good for bringing back fond memories, as well as inspiring new ones.

This is a nice place to stop on your stroll down cannery row. They are not cheap, but they have delicious and pretty chocolates. The caramel apples are a must, they will cut them into slices for you so it is easy to share and eat.
They have a wide array of chocolates and sweet snacks, including fudge and caramel corn. They even have some sugar free chocolates if that is what you need. They are usually pretty busy, but the line goes by quickly
The staff is helpful and will offer you some samples too. They do not have a bathroom, but the staff recommended one down the row.

Best place to get chocolate and candy covered apples. They have seriously the best chocolate and any kind of chocolate you can think of. We went crazy with their chocolates and bought $ 30 worth of chocolate. Their dark chocolate is amazing and I’m not huge about dark chocolate. I would seriously recommend stoping by this place if you’re around cannery row. You wont regret it.

Chocolate fiends — look no further! This small chocolate shop stuffed between the tourist traps offers a little bit for everyone, no matter which flavor your sweet tooth desires.
They have chocolate covered… everything, but the real reason to stop by is the devilishly calorie filled apple desserts. There’s something magical about taking something that is usually healthy and dunking it in chocolate and covering it with nuts, M&Ms, or other candy classics. Plus, one of these apples is big enough to share between the whole family!
On a side note, they even have vegan-​friendly options as well!

This is always a go to place while passing through cannery row. It’s the perfect place for a delicious dessert. I really like how clean it is inside and on the exterior. The staff has always been very friendly.
My favorite is the frozen banana dipped in chocolate and topped with almonds. This place isn’t stingy. The banana is huge and is always covered in a thick layer of chocolate and almonds. It’s a cheap and healthy dessert while enjoying your time in the beautiful monterey. Also, the chocolate toffee candy bars are always amazing!
TIP: if your going to swipe your debit/​credit card there is a $ 5 minimum limit. Have some cash on hand just in case.