I've been curious to try Knipschildt's chocolates for a while since we're local to CT, so my…read morehusband and I indulged as an early anniversary gift! We picked out the strawberry and blueberry lemonade bonbons, as well as the flourless chocolate cake because we're big chocolate lovers. The bonbons were light and refreshing with a very smooth ganache in the center. Beautiful design too! The chocolate cake is the richest I've ever indulged in! It was incredibly thick and I can't believe all of the chocolate truffles it's topped with. It pairs nicely with whipped cream. It's so dense that sharing a slice between the two of us is plenty. Fun for a treat and convenient that they can ship to the house.

Decided to treat myself after reading about several highly recommended chocolatiers. I am glad I…read moretried these! The red box is pretty and I like the wood closure. But the chocolates are the true highlight. Just the right amount of flavor. I could eat one, and a few times, two, and feel like I had just the right amount.

The only Belgium chocolatier in CT!…read more I have been seeing this place all of my Instagram and finally made my way down to Fairfield to try it. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! First off, one of the owners Sylvie, is such a gem! She was the most kind person and shared so much about the business. You can tell she loves what she does. All of the other workers were just as lovely and helpful. There are so many chocolate items to choose from such as chocolate bars, ice cream, Belgium coffee/hot chocolate, and individual chocolate pieces. They have some samples for folks to try in case you don't know which one to get. My personal favorite was the Belgium flag chocolate as well as the cookie butter chocolate bar. Everything here tastes super gourmet. The space is a little small and only has 2 tables, so it doesn't make for a good place to hang out. But it's a good place to go if you ever want to watch someone make chocolate. You can see all of the stuff they make in house :) I would come back to get more goodies for myself and gifts for others!

Exquisite chocolates!…read more Small shop with friendly service. High quality hot chocolate and chocolates. We had a fresh waffle too. Well worth the price for quality treats.

Our favorite artisan chocolate shop was closed today due to the rainstorm, and my husband and I…read morewere craving handmade chocolates. A quick Yelp search led us to Le Rouge... Upon entering the shop, we got a whiff of a putrid smell. To my husband, it smelled like a dirty public toilet. To me, it smelled like rotten leftovers. We also noticed the shop was not very clean. The floor looked dirty, and the place just looked disorganized. Like as if they were in the midst of a move. Next, onto the service. We each picked four different flavors. The sales associate used his BARE hands to retrieve each one. This is UNACCEPTABLE. Even if he is using sanitizer prior to retrieving the chocolates, this is an unsanitary practice. Sure, the chocolates have paper cups, however my husband did order one orange almond cluster which does not have any covering or paper cup. The sales associate handed the cluster with his BARE HANDS. Gross! I don't believe I've ever been served chocolate without someone wearing gloves... even in a third world country. The chocolates unfortunately were STALE! They all tasted like they had been sitting out for several days. They did not taste high quality - I'm sorry to say that they were barely a step above Russel Stover chocolates. The packaging is nice, though. We love supporting small businesses and especially women of color owned businesses, but unfortunately this place did not meet our expectations. Would not return nor recommend to anyone.

I'm a chocolate snob and make it a point to design walking tours of cities around chocolate…read moreboutique locations (hey - it's a great way to see a city!). My point: I've had A LOT of chocolate in the States and around the world. I've lived in Southern CT for two years. Le Rouge is probably the best in Fairfield County. I have good news and, well, two suggestions: -The chocolates are rich and well made. The flavor profiles are excellent. Really, this place does an excellent job with flavors. I do recommend it! -Suggestion #1: offer options with cheaper packaging. Yes, I know chocolate boutiques have a lot of overhead. And I'm a person who readily forks out $100+ for chocolate samples when traveling. Le Rouge is just too expensive, and I'm not sure the expense matches the product. Again, the chocolate is really, really good BUT.... My current favorite chocolate shop is in NYC and is very pricey, but the truffles are exceptional and the boutique is paying NYC rent. I wonder if Le Rouge can offer a packaging option that doesn't use its high quality boxes for locals just looking to bring 6 truffles home. I suspect that part of the reason that the prices are so high is because the packaging is expensive. In addition to a nice gift box for a friend, I asked for two truffles in a small bag. The clerk told me they couldn't do this. So... La Rouge lost out on the money I would have spent on two additional truffles. I wonder how often this happens and what money is potentially lost? -Suggestion #2: In all the many, many, many boutiques I've been to in the US, Canada, and Europe, every one of them has provided a "chocolate key." This key is sometimes glossy and gorgeous. It sometimes low-key and practical. The point: it's always there! The "keys" are consistent and help the customer identify what they're about to eat. The clerk at Le Rouge told me that the boutique does not hand out a chocolate key/guide/pamphlet because the flavors are often changed. Huh? What? I suggest being consistent. One shape should always be the _____ flavor. The next should be the _____ flavor. If the shop needs to buy more molds to accommodate different flavor profiles, it's worth the investment. OR...if a particular mold is used as a daily/weekly "wild card", I suggest using a color or other indication that it's a particular flavor. One boutique that I frequent uses the same mold for every truffle it makes. However, the truffles are all adorned with a different color to identify the flavor within. Even 10 years later, I know exactly what I'm getting per the color of the truffle top. Again, this is a great place. I would purchase chocolate here more frequently if the price made it a little more accessible to non-wealthy locals. (And, yes, I have no problem paying current prices if I need a fancy box for gift-giving. Sometimes, I just want some nice truffles at home sans fancy packaging.)

PARKING - the Westport free lot but very busy so can be tough during peak times…read more ENTRANCE - interesting open zone space to decompress I guess AMBIANCE - very clean and nice SELECTIONS - kind of thin but a good number of gift and bar items available SERVICE - very helpful to say the least PRICES - a bit on the high side but it's quality

Bridgewater chocolates is a gourmet premium Chocolate brand…read morethat is based in Bridgewater, Connecticut. Bridgewater is a small town in Connecticut. It's not really well known. A famous Swedish chef moved to Bridgewater and started the business. I really loved their chocolate covered macadamia nuts! Yummy! The shop in Westport is pretty new. There's lots of free parking, even though it's a busy area. Service was nice.

I adore this little place! There is a sign on the door that states the tables are reserved for…read morepaying customers, which I think is a totally reasonable ask!! There was a woman who disagreed with that and despite her being extremely rude all the staff handled it with grace but also didn't let her just get her way because she was causing a scene. The staff are extremely attentive without being overbearing. The sandwich was incredible and the drink was smooth. There's plenty of seating inside and even though it was a busy afternoon I was able to snag a small table that I could eat and work at. If I'm in this area again I will gladly stop here for a bit!

Everything! Delicious Hungarian pastries! Great service as…read morewell!! Reminiscent of my family baking these yummies!

An absolute gem! A…read moredream of a candy store brimming with all kinds of gorgeous chocolates, goodies and much more. The chocolates I bought are wonderful, and the kind, warm service makes it perfect

What a nice little sweet shop and the owner is really nice and helpful. I like chocolate but never…read morecan eat much so I was happy with the per lbs selections. I will be visiting again.

Killer coffee. Friendly staff and quick service. Nice cute interior Good experience overallread more

A very nice place to have a cappuccino and a dessert. The…read morecafe is located on a busier street with meter parking. The store feels very cozy and extremely clean. Another patron accidentally spilled a bit of his order; the barista, assured him it was no problem and proceeded to clean it immediately. We ordered a cappuccino and a caramel macchiato and a slice of tiramisu. We enjoyed all of it.

Great online selection of chocolate items to choose from. Valentines days coming fasssst!read more