I talked a friend into checking out this shop as I had it on my google chocolate map and it was a few blocks away from where we were getting lunch. I was not aware that it was going to be in a building where you have to sign in to go upstairs, but it was an adventure. This is certainly more of a chocolate factory than store front but they were incredibly kind nonetheless. We were each offered a sample and I purchased several bars to take home with me. Both the bonbons and the hazelnut filled chocolate bars were a delight! read more

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Hidden gem alert! It's up on the 9th floor of a nondescript building, down a boring hallway, and you find this amazing magical chocolate factory. I was wow'ed by the unique flavors they had. This is now my go-to place for gifts (for other people and for MYSELF). I got their Asian flavors which had yuzu, lychee, etc. All in dark chocolate!! Also got some of their bars which are award winning. Fave chocolatier in NYC now! read more

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Among the many artisanal chocolatiers here in the Big Apple, Chocolate Moderne stands out as a beacon of deliciousness. I was seduced by the Smoked Sea Salt confection several years ago and have been an admirer ever since. This bonbon oozed with flavor and every bite sent me to edible nirvana. I was able to taste a variety of their confections from a cafe chocolate store. Now Joan Coukos has a chocolatier in the Flatiron District. Self taught after seeing vintage chocolate molds in Belgium the chocolate confections are tempting and have many varieties. La Dolce Grapefruit is inspired by her Greek grandmother. My favorites include the Banane Flambée with cognac, Bazar Milk with marzipan and Hazelnut Hysterie-Milk with praline. The dark peanut bar is also a must buy. It's always a treat for me to go there to meet Joan and her team, sample a few chocolates and then try to decide what all to buy. Joan has won many awards at the Fancy Food Shows and her stellar chocolates prove it. Highly recommended. read more

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A genuine hidden gem in the Flatiron district...a ALL of NYC! If you love someone deeply there are so many delicious options to show it! If you're looking for a love potion...same answer! There are so many choices to make whether you prefer bergamot, praline, cherry, hazelnut...the options are endless!!! The quality is visibly obvious as is the experience when enjoying them! A sandwich board on the street indicates you need to go to the 9th floor to discover your one stop shop for exceptional chocolates. Heck...love yourself and snag some!!! read more

Truly a hidden gem in Flatiron, I would have never found this location without Happy Cow. Located on the 9th floor of 27th West 20th. Sometimes they leave a sign out on the street. 12 beautiful options for vegan. I tried the hazelnut praline which was incredible! Chocolate itself is not too sweet which I like, packed with flavor. I also bought a 24 piece with two of each as a gift. Note some flavors contains liquor. The Joan, chocolatier has been working out of this location for 20 years. She and her associate was so sweet and helpful. You can also order online! read more

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Hate to give away NYs best kept secret but this is the best place for handcrafted and innovative chocolate flavors. These are a huge hit for holiday gifts and especially take the advent calendar to a whole nother level :p The Japanese inspired collection was a winner- mango caramel with vanilla bean is my fave. read more

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To find Chocolat Moderne go to 27 east 20th st and travel to the ninth floor. This boutique Chocolatier that makes great stuff. I did a nine piece sampler and the two that I tried were great! Caramel with Bananas and Cognac, and Toffee Banana Ganache. This is better than Stick with Me by far. Nine pieces cost $44, expensive but worth it. read more

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Thanks to @louisekramer123 for helping me pick out the delicious selection. I was there last February for Valentine's. Amazing service and delicious chocolates. My friends loved them! read more

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Great chocolates. Wonderful service. You take an elevator to the 9th floor which feels like a boutique chocolate adventure. Open the door to find a pristine operation with a beautiful display. Welcome to the chocolate speakeasy. Free samples and I was sold. Planning to order online next. Highly recommend. read more

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The Chocolates are both works of art and mouth watering delights. Sadly, I only purchased nine. read more

Cannot recommend this hidden gem highly enough! Run by a lovely husband and wife duo, they make some of the best gourmet chocolate I've had in NYC. Forget the overpriced chocolatiers on Fifth Ave, they have amazingly unique and creative flavors at a reasonable price point. Tried the key lime, toffee, and salted caramel - all excellent! read more

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My goodness. This is a gem of a place. And Robert! What a wonderful guide through this magical chocolate world. This will be a stop on any NYC visit for us. Thank you for a truly special experience. read more

A hidden gem! This place has unique and very flavorful chocolates! Loved the fruit fillings and the presentation is gorgeous. A bit pricey, but very good. Will definitely be back for more! read more

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Yes the Chocolate Moderne is quite pricey but it is worth every pretty penny. The location changed since I last visited but the quality is still supreme. My favorite avant-garde bar is the lover in white chocolate bar, and I don't even like white chocolate! The passion fruit completes the bar albeit I am a sucker for passion fruit. I have tried a couple other things here and have never been disappointed so I will return to buy more gifts from here. read more

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The owner very accommodating in including pieces from seasonal collections in a custom box or making changes. Some high points, such as the Bergamot, which the owner said is her favorite. Unfortunately mine came completely smashed for some reason, which was very strange, as the inner and shipping boxes were not damaged at all and the inner box was wrapped. But it was still tasty. The Passion Fruit Cardamom Caramel Heart was stale and the caramel was crystalized. Maybe it was left over from Valentine's Day? But I was not informed and it was very disappointing as well as the chocolates are very expensive and higher standards should be followed. And I am a big high end chocolate buyer I hoped it was retaliation because I changed my choices in the custom box before they shipped. I regretted doing that. The Fall Seasonal Pumpkin flavors were not as hoped. The Pumpkin Latte was very overly butter-cream flavored with just cinnamon type spices, no flavor of pumpkin. The Pumpkin Seed Praline was not crisp but as if made of soggy seeds with none of the crunchiness as you usually find in praline. Banana Caramel was very good, but the Apple Caramel was overly alcohol flavored, I thought. But she does what she wants to do as a one woman show and appears to have a lot of local followers who visit the bricks and mortar shop. read more

This place has been on my bookmarks for ages, and I finally visited right before Valentine's Day. It's a husband-wife operation, with the former (Jim) behind the retail counter, and the latter (Joan) making the chocolate magic happen. Jim was very patient with us, ensuring the selection process was a special one. They are also generous with samples! Overall, this is a great choice if you want an unconventional shopping experience. Definitely will be back for the baklava chocolate, which they had run out of when we stopped by. read more

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Great and interesting chocolates. Not the easiest to find since the store is also a workshop on an upper floor of the building. Been here many times. Always a hit. read more

Don't be fooled by the modest setup of this place - it's a hidden gem in the city! It's on the 9th floor of some building, the expectation and excitement build up as the elevator moves up! Lol They have extensive selection of chocolates with unique flavors and artistic designs! read more

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I have never had your chocolates and for the holidays one of my best friends brought me one of your custom boxes, with a bottle of champagne. Your chocolates are so delicious and silky. I didn't wanted to share my chocolates!! Thank you, so much for your delicious chocolates they're so decadent and amazing. I will come your way soon! read more

I never ever leave Yelp reviews but the man who helped me today was so kind and patient. I was putting together a box for my girlfriend and he was super knowledgeable and helped me pick the best stuff. Was definitely one of the highlights of my work trip because of his vibe, I will be back! And the sample I got to eat for me was delish :) read more

Yuuummmm ! Pure deliciousness! I have to go to the store next trip to NYC I was gifted a tasty bar ! And it is fantastic ! read more

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What an amazing little hidden gem this place is. Tucked away on the 9th floor of an office building, one would never know there's a place selling amazing chocolates!!! We were greeted by Jim who was so kind and wonderful enough to tell us all the different types of chocolates on offer. We opted for a couple of different bars of chocolates - they were approx. $9.50 each. Good quality tasty chocolates made on premises. Such a dangerous discovery for a chocolate lover like myself. Thankful this place is not next door to where I live or work as I would probably have to join a gym! read more

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This is a unique chocolate experience. You go into a building, sign in at the lobby with the doorman, and the. Take the elevator to the 9th floor. There you walk into a chocolate factory with great hosts! The owners are Joan and Jim, and they love chocolate! Jim will offer you samples and help you select bonbons. They have. Great selection, around 60 different bonbons. My favorite was the wild strawberry in wild strawberry balsamic syrup. So good! My second favorite was the passion fruit cardamom caramel in white chocolate. I think you can't go wrong here with any of their chocolates. They're beautiful and so good! By the way, You have plenty of options without alcohol. read more

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I found a really delicious chocolate store Modern. I went to buy a my friend's holiday gift. Store is in a building so it's a hideaway chocolate store. They let me sample a lot. My best favorite is milk chocolate bar with nuts! read more

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Amazing chocolates! Beautifully crafted and the owner was very nice and loved hearing their story of how they came about!

I walk down west 20th street all the time and little did I know that for the last 15+years a hidden gem was among us. Jim, the owners husband was extremely nice to speak with and helped me create a box of a few bon bons for a gift. The chocolate itself was amazing, a great selection of flavors. I'm surprised this place hasn't been reviewed more! A real gem and reasonably priced for the quality. I will return! Thanks Jim for making my Tuesday afternoon a little sweeter!! read more

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I had the opportunity to visit today and here are my observations. The Good It's nice to see that it is a small business, which is becoming such a rarity in New York. It's also clear that they're making all the chocolate themselves so it's not mass produced. There's a lot of variety that you really don't see with other chocolate places. I'm a very basic chocolate eater, but I think more adventurous people would enjoy the selection. The Not So Good The chocolate is really expensive. I paid $31 for nine pieces. I ended up getting an extra piece because otherwise I would've had my chocolate all jammed into this small plastic bag. I've been to other chocolate shops in the city and if you're buying eight pieces of chocolate, they typically give you some sort of container or box. Since it was a gift, I asked for a box and what I got was an attitude and a really cheap plastic sleeve. Not exactly what I wanted to give my mother on her 75th birthday but I had no choice unless I was gonna head down the block to Michael's to get a proper box. read more

I visited this place on a whim because I needed to buy a gift for someone and it showed up on my google maps; boy am I glad it did!! Everything here is made with the highest quality and the most care. When I went in I was greeted by the owners husband. You can tell he genuinely cares about the business and the craft. After letting me sample a few chocolates, he helped me pick out which ones my friend would like. There was no rush and he explained in detail all of the amazing flavors. I settled on a box of 6 for the gift and the presentation is lovely as well. They have an array of flavors for every chocolate lover (except mint!!), and they are almost too beautiful to eat. I particularly loved the halva and champagne chic ones. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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They taste as good as they look. Chocolat Moderne offers both classic and innovative flavors in their dark and milk chocolate assortments. Well worth a trip to their shop for a special occasion, such as Valentines Day. read more

Picked up a selection of assorted dark -- so hard to choose! -- and a bar for Valentine's Day. They were a hit, and my wife said the Lychee one was one of the greatest discoveries so far this year. The staff was delightful and very helpful in preparing the gift. Most definitely going back! read more

My husband and I stopped by again in memory of their chocolate at our wedding dinner. I met the wife and we were able to taste their exquisite chocolate one more time. She was kind and generous. We love this gem! read more

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Best in town. The owner was super helpful and nice. And of course, the chocolate was amazing and so rich! Probably the best kept secret in town read more

Enjoyable and divine Sent a gift box after being gifted myself as I found the chocolate very much to my liking. I decided to have it packaged In small clear slide boxes Instead of one box Easier to keep& each box will have the Chocolat Moderne Selection with a circle around the contents. The happy recipients are also highly complimentary. read more

Mediocre- I expected more from this place given previous Yelp reviews and owner credential and achievements. Got a box of 24 for my girlfriend's birthday and it was a hit and miss experience. Some were great and some were just plain out bad. If you haven't tried yet I recommend Stick With Me. Their bonbons are way better. I might be back given that my girlfriend and I marked down the ones that were decent and have yet to try the others. BTW: Perhaps I'm just there at a bad time but the owner was not as nice as other people said on Yelp. I tried engaging in a conversation but she called over one of her employees to handle me and she went into the backroom and was never to be seen again. read more

Chocolat Moderne is incredible! I needed to purchase homemade chocolates+boxes for a work event that was occurring the next day. Chocolat Moderne was the only company out of 5 others who were willing and able to complete this last-minute request. I walked in and immediately felt at home - they let me try many flavors, helping to sort out which chocolates would be best/ideal for a company event. They also provided beautiful boxes and the desired ribbon. If it weren't for Chocolat Moderne, we would have been in a difficult situation. Thank you CM for making it all happen! read more

These are the most exquisite chocolates in NY! Tastes, textures and presentation are all sophisticated, balanced, beautiful!

Much like the other reviewers stated-- the chocolate is amazing and the owners couldn't be sweeter! They took lots of time to help us choose the perfect selection and were generous with samples. Was a bit pricey but not bad for a special occasion, delicious chocolate, and fabulous experience. read more

So my boyfriend got me this beautiful box of chocolate for valentines day. It looks too good to eat! All the chocolate is crafted there and the box is personalized- he picked each piece of chocolate out. It tastes amazing and my personal favorite being the banana cognac one! It's a flavor I never knew I needed! read more

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My sister and I stumbled across this hidden gem thanks to our lack of impulse control and their understated sign saying something like, "come on up to the 9th floor we have chocolate bon bons." We walked into a room filled with chocolatiering equipment and a small display case to the left. We were offered a wonderful variety of free samples by the owner's husband, Jim. He was absolutely delightful and very knowledgeable. He made suggestions based off of our preferences and told us a little bit about the company. We ended up walking out with handfuls of the Avant-Garde Bars and special peanut bon bons for our mom. You HAVE to try the 'Lemon Up' white chocolate Avant-Garde Bar - it melts in your mouth and tastes like the most savory lemon tart. It's incredible. We also LOVED the peanut butter salted bon bon. Again - melts in your mouth, flavorful, delicious. I'm in serious danger of some diabetes with this place... Loved it!! This place is definitely a little pricier, but you're supporting a small business AND buying gourmet chocolates. Worth it! I would love it if they maybe ran a chocolatiering class!!! (hint hint Joan and Jim!) read more

Classy and delicious. I bought several as gifts. They were packaged beautifully. They are adorable and unique chocolates. The owners are a couple who are so kind and accommodating. I am so happy I found this place! read more