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Dilettante Mocha Café Blog

While Much has changed over Dilettante's 46-year history, the method of making its chocolate truffles has remained the same. To provide the best chocolate flavor possible, Dilettante's chocolatiers go through the meticulous process of crafting truffles by hand using all-natural ingredients.
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The Dilettante Mocha Café has always been the perfect place to celebrate the fall. Whether it is decorating for the spooky Halloween season or spicing up the café menu with new fall selections, visitors can always expect something new from the Mocha Café.
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Leveraging both coffee and chocolate expertise, Dilettante’s chocolate-covered espresso beans are a Pacific Northwest treat. These candied beans are made with caffeinated espresso bean centers and gourmet-quality chocolate.
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Originating from the Croque Monsieur, the Monte Cristo sandwich is a decadent breakfast choice. Made with ham, egg, bacon, Swiss cheese, and three slices of French toast, this breakfast sandwich is a beloved café favorite. The iconic taste of the Monte Cristo sandwich may be recognizable, but some cafegoers may wonder how this sandwich received its name.
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By bringing together expert chocolatiers, coffee makers, and artisan bakers, the Mocha Café can deliver a unique café experience. As the name implies, the Dilettante Mocha Café specializes in quality chocolates and coffee, but customers can expect much more from their visit.
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For nearly ten years, the Dilettante Mocha Café has prided itself on the consistent quality of its chocolate truffles. Made by hand in small batches, these chocolate truffles taste even better than they look.
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Sitting on the counter at every Dilettante Mocha Café location is a dish filled with vibrant candy pieces. The chocolates inside each bright foil share the same flavor as chocolate truffles but are made in a smaller, more luscious form. Named after their taste and flavor, TruffleCremes are a beloved favorite from the Dilettante Mocha Café.
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The Pacific Northwest isn't usually known for its hot weather, but it's a welcome sight when the sun comes out. Enjoying sunny summer days leads to vital health benefits, including Vitamin D and improved psychological health, improving a person's well-being.
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Since its first opening in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood in 1976, Dilettante has committed itself to providing quality. For decades, Dilettante continued to use fresh, all-natural ingredients to perfect the taste of each of its chocolates, pastries, coffee, and now, breakfast & lunch items.
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To create the best dining experience possible, Dilettante makes its food from scratch. Fresh cut meats, vegetables, and whole grains contribute to a delicious selection of quality breakfast foods.
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Derived from the word ephemeral, Ephemere chocolate provides a brief and other-worldly flavor. Ephemere chocolate uses a proprietary cooking method to unite caramel, sugar, and cream to create a velvety smooth consistency. While much has changed in Dilettante’s 45-year-long history, the Ephemere flavor has remained Dilettante’s signature chocolate flavor.
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Experience and knowledge from three generations of chocolatiers have made what the Dilettante Mocha Café is today. Using heirloom recipes and all-natural ingredients, Dilettante’s name is synonymous with quality pastries, coffee, and chocolates. The café team is excited to share their decadent craftsmanship in the upcoming weeks.
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