We went here in November and the weather was a bit chilly. A cup of hot chocolate was out of this world! Seriously the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted. Besides the hot drinks, there were brownies (also delicious) and more chocolate than you can every imagine. The few times I've been here there's also always been a staff member handing out samples, which is a huge bonus!
After walking around Downtown Disney checking all the activities coming here for sundaes is a good way to end the trip. This place is a little spendy but well worth it. The quality and size of the product is a special treat for everyone. Our family loves the traditional hot fudge sundaes. The taste just melts in your mouth. Definitely worth the stop.
It's become a family tradition that after a long night of wandering around the massive Downtown Disney, shopping and going out to dinner, that we save enough room for dessert. It's become part of a routine that we go to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop and order like we've never done before (since there's none of these stores around where I live). The ice cream floats and sundaes are amazing, and I love the fact that you can sit at a table and be served it. Only negative side is that it's not cheap!
This is a pricey ice cream shop (my favorite dish is the Butterscotch Fudge Sundae which is $7.95) but it is worth every penny. The kids will love the large sundaes or the yummy hot chocolate. It is perfect to cure the sweet tooth and take a break from the wandering. It is across the way from one of the large shops, so you can head over there and pick up a souvenir afterwards!