When my friend told me her aunt recommended this place for brunch, I was surprised. Judging by the name it seemed like a dessert bar that might have a few sandwiches. I was wrong!
Walking into Eclipse Chocolate in South Park feels like walking into a room in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. With its shimmery glass panels and whimsical candy displays, the aesthetic alone is enough to cure any sweet tooth.
Biscuits & Gravy (with Panko Crusted Chicken)
It may look like a regular brunch dish, but don’t let appearances fool you. Eclipse puts their chocolate-y twist on every dish, and this was no exception! The star of this dish was the sausage gravy, which was infused with toasted white chocolate. This gave it a hint of sweetness that paired perfectly with the hickory salted sausage and spicy chicken.
It was really cool experiencing white chocolate in a savory way like this. The garlic parmesan biscuits were fluffy and lightly flavored, setting the perfect stage for the sausage gravy to dance on the tastebuds.
I would definitely recommend ordering the Panko chicken on the side like I did to balance out the richness of the dish. It didn’t bother me at all, but I thought the chicken was a nice complement. The menu mentions towards the bottom that the side of Panko crusted chicken comes tossed in a vanilla honey sriracha sauce, which I think is important to note!
Salted Dulce de Leche Cacao
I asked the server which drink from their extensive sipping chocolate list he would recommend, and he first asked me what my favorite chocolate was. Upon hearing I prefer white chocolate, he recommended this. It was love at first sip.
It was so smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet! I loved the hints of caramel and vanilla in every sip. I finished one and immediately wanted more. Lucky for me, they sell sipping chocolate to-go as well!
This bistro is an essential stop for chocolate enthusiasts in San Diego. The staff are super friendly and enthusiastic about discussing their menu and ingredients, and there are so many opportunities to learn more about cacao and all its uses. One wall in the restaurant is dedicated to showing the step-by-step process of creating chocolate, and they even sell real cacao beans! If you are in the South Park area and hoping to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is the place to go!
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