Pure Imagination Chocolatier

Fantastich!!!

Earlier this year I was gazing wistfully at the chocolates in the display case at the North Market location of this shop, and noticed that they had some chocolates stenciled with sheet music patterns. Since my sister, a pianist, is graduating this spring, I made a mental note to come back and get a box or two for her reception.
Fast-​forward to the week before the reception and I made a quick run to the North Market to get a couple boxes of the musical themed chocolates. Unfortunately, there were only a few left in the display case, but the lady working the booth offered to call to their Grandview location. They offered to bring more over in later in the afternoon, or I could go over to Grandview, where there were plenty in stock. I had to zip off to work, but the next day I drove over to Grandview.
The chocolatier was working in the back, and apologized for the wait once he made it up to the front counter. I asked about getting a couple boxes of the music note chocolates, and he remembered me from the previous day’s call, and had boxes already made up for me! He even discounted them for the trouble of having to come to this location instead of the North Market, without me asking or indicating that it had been any inconvenience.
Everyone at the reception loved the chocolates, even the family members who can be very discerning about their sweets.
The chocolate are definitely pricey, but the quality and the service are outstanding. I will keep this place in mind for future celebrations, or for when I unexpectedly come into a fortune.

This place is GREAT. Not only are the chocolates fantastic, but Pure Imagination has a very helpful staff. I needed chocolates that were vegan friendly and the woman who helped me was very knowledgeable about the ingredients and which choices of chocolates were truly vegan friendly. That’s no small thing: I have been to other chocolate shops where the staff does not have a clue. I recommend checking them out — I know I’ll be back!

It’s expensive but only one or two chocolates from here is all I need to satisfy my sweet tooth.
I’ve tried the chocolate covered grahams and some of the different truffles.

I was wandering through the North Market recently and stopped by the Pure Imagination counter to try the wares. They have a case with a variety of bonbons of different varieties. I bought a dark chocolate almond thingy. I was a little let down after all of the glowing reviews. The chocolate was not nearly as rich as I had expected. I decided I didn’t need to try anything else. That may have been partly because I felt awkward with the older lady who was working there. She seemed really out of place. Overall, it was not the experience I was expecting. Maybe the stars were off that day.

Pure Imaginaion is a «best of» Columbus for me. If you’re visiting the North Matket, do yourself a flavor and get some truffles to take with you when you leave. Everything is really fresh. Shiny, snappy chocolate that has been expertly tempered. Did you know that the chocolate is Pure Imagination’s own proprietary blend? Bet you didn’t.
I love the truffles. The flavors are interesting without being strange for the sake of being strange. There’s also a fun selection of chocolate dipped fruit, pretzels, nut clusters and more.
If I was building the perfect gift basket to show someone the things that I am most proud of in Columbus, a box of Pure Imagination truffles would be right in the center. Skip the fakers, this place is the real deal.

I’ll have to second what Allyson M said about this place. It’s very expensive, very expensive. If you like Hersheys and like their prices, don’t go here, you’ll be stunned at the prices for a small bit of chocolate.
These expensive chocolates? Heaven. They are the real deal in chocolates. They are meant to be savored in small doses and enjoyed. Try with a cup of great coffee or some fruit for the full experience.
In the North Market, check them out.

I eat lots and lots of chocolate… way more than I should. This is the best chocolate I’ve ever had. The prices are very reasonable — I typically buy about 12 and spend $ 15. I went to another chocolate shop downtown to try it out… I bought 4 pieces and spent $ 11…they were fancy and beautifully decorated, but the taste didn’t even come close to Pure Imagination’s.

What a great little shop. And the owner is so nice. She seems to have every style under the sun. No wonder that she’s doing well.

My wife (girlfriend at the time) lived in Columbus and fell in love with these chocolates. Everytime I visited her (long distance relationship) we went to get some chocolate from pure imagination. We have since moved to California. It’s been a while, so I ordered some chocolate for my wife’s birthday as a surprise and did 3 day delivery. My wife’s birthday came and went and no chocolates. I contacted Daniel and he promised to make up for the error. He stated he would refund my money and send me chocolates for the next six month. He said «we stand by our word as well as customer care»…B.S. After a few follow-​ups no-​one ever got back to me. A month plus later I had to call my credit card to get the refund promised. So in terms of standing by your word and customer service… yeah okay! Thanks for ruining the moment!

It is a staple to have available for our holiday out of town guests. Now that there is a brochure to give you insight it is even better. The «midnight» is awesome for almost everyone who tries it. There is something for everyone there and his grandmother, who often works there, is the nicest lady. At least 2 truffles per visit to the NM.

Hello, can I help you? Ummm, yeah, I’ll take three of everything… In my dreams… no, wait, I’m in a diabetic coma…
I’m munching on the honey au chocolate right now. Food of the gods. Better than Godiva? Hells yes! Orgasmic flavors: blueberry gouda, theobroma, (kinda like Mexican chocolate with a bit of chili spice, yum) aztec caramel, tart granny smith apple truffle. Oh yum, oh drool, oh my. And to top it all off is the sweet little Italian? lady behind the counter :)
There are flavors to please everyone here. From the usual to the highly unusual.
This shop has my grandson’s stamp of approval too.

Taste: 4
Value: 4
Service: 3
After having bbq for lunch, I knew I had to try at least one chocolate from here because of the rave reviews. I opted for the dark chocolate raspberry truffle, and it was delicious. The inside dark chocolate raspberry completed melted in my mouth, and I was definitely craving more. The truffles are $ 1.50 each, but they do have packs of 4, 8, etc.

A really good place for quality chocolates.
I tried a few different truffles as well as chocolate covered Nutter Butter cookies. The chocolate covered Nutter Butters were awesome — such a creative idea — many places do the chocolate covered Oreos, so it was nice to try something different. I’d go back just for those Nutter Butters…

HUGE Success with a delivery to a small group of women who would not eat any chocolate.
My wife is on a reading tour from Boston through the Midwest. At some point someone posted on FB that chocolate was needed in the travel van. I knew they’d be in Columbus for a few days so I decided to send the chocolate to the house they are staying at there. I actually found Pure Imagination on Unilocal!
First, the customer service over the phone was professional, fun, kind and one of those calls that you get so much out of than you expected. The call that reminds you we are all connected and special.
Daniel Rocks!
The chocolates were picked up and I just got a few notes of thanks. Yay!
I’ll be sure to do this again if they drive through next year!

Daniel is the Bomb. He sent 80 chocolates for my wedding and they went over like gangbusters. And, because I was one of his early customers, comped them as a present to my wife and me. What a guy!

If there’s one thing I know, it’s chocolate. (Who needs a Y chromosome?!) I was ecstatic when I stumbled across Pure Imagination Chocolatier. Their display case in the North Market was nothing short of Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights: Hello, Gluttony. The chocolates were absolutely BEAUTIFUL. What artistry!
My first couple trips, the stand was closed. But one, fateful venture, I saw a tiny, old lady (who I later discovered is the owner’s mother) sitting behind the counter. She barely spoke English, but she helped me pick out chocolates for two hand-​picked, mix-​and-​match, boxed Christmas gifts. The flavors were exciting, and I was a bit resentful that I was buying this chocolate to be given away. I picked out some oddballs like whiskey, rose raspberry, and blueberry gouda.
I believe in Karma. Soon, I received my own Pure Imagination gift, a tiny box filled with all that is good. I had the Aztec caramel, crème Brule, cappuccino, espresso Doppio, fresh spiced cinnamon, honey au chocolat, midnight extra dark, relic, and even rose raspberry and blueberry gouda. All were exceptional except the blueberry gouda — it was a little oozy and unappealing once bitten into.
The chocolates came with a pamphlet showing more flavors. I have my sights now set on the cherry with Madagascar vanilla, Japanese jumping bean, spicy Theobroma, and double dipped rice krispie treat. Mmmm.
I also read in the pamphlet that Pure Imagination was featured in my favorite movie: Chocolat. Kudos for working with Johnny Depp. Double kudos for naming the shop Pure Imagination (ie Willy Wonka, which Depp later starred in — hooray for coming full circle!).

Located in the North Market, Pure Imagination is an example of absolute perfection. There are a couple shops scattered around Ohio, and one in L.A. Which, I assume, is how Daniel’s handmade chocolate ended up in baskets at the Academy Awards. Take a look around his website if you can’t make it to his shop.

This is on my shortlist of must-​go-​to places when I visit Columbus.
The owner, Daniel is as nice as can be. He’s really friendly, and basically a total sweetheart.
No matter how long it’s been, somehow he remembers my fiancé and I.
His chocolates are creatively divine as well as beautiful.
If you need a locally made gift from Columbus, this is the place to go.
Or, if you’re stuck living in Columbus, I suggest going here as well.
It’s nice to see a small business thriving in the land of chain-​everything.
Skip the Godiva, and head to the Pure Imagination!