This belgian chocolatier is the best kept secret at Schiphol…read more Belgian chocolatier outside of Belgium!

Always buy these when I'm overseas because there are no stores left in the US unfortunatelyread more

This place is insanely good!!! I have never had a better hot chocolate in my life and now anyone…read morethat I do have will never measure up! Just amazing! Yiu choose from a huge selections of hard chocolate on a spoon which gets dunked into steamed milk with optional whipped cream!

Surprisingly tasty, despite the almost touristy-nature of this store. I loved the number of choices…read moreyou have for hot chocolates, and the flavors are not only innovative but really come through as you sip your rich, luscious 12-ounce hot chocolate. The ginger and lemongrass was fresh and herbal against the heavy milk chocolate taste. The biscuit / chocolate on the side was nice as well. Service is quick and attentive, and we found it easy to snag a seat despite the huge Christmas market crowds. What a cozy place to rest up after a day of heavy crowds and shopping!

I have visited this shop several times over the years. This is the first time I have been back…read moreduring the Pandemic. Simply put, I believe this is the best chocolate on the planet. I've tried chocolate in every country in Europe and many places around the world. This shop produces a superior product in richness of flavor, mouth feel, and creativity of expression. They also have some beautiful packaging. Very friendly staff. Easy to fine id central Delft. Be prepared to buy several bars as it is not easy to decide on just one or two.

You will not be disappointed! We came after lunch every day, unapologetically, to select 1 or 2…read moreBARS each. So many choices, So delicious. One night we had dinner at a posh restaurant in The Hague and for dessert, they served us a dish that included a slice of Van Der Burgh .. So funny to us because we had been to the chocolate shop earlier in the day. Hey what is vacation for, right

Heavenly chocolatier that uses very unique ingredients such as tamarind and black currant while…read morealso featuring exotic chocolates with more robust profiles that stand alone without added flavors. Fun little spot in a cool corner of Amsterdam. The lady who worked there really helped us choose a nice combination of flavors that balanced out our sample. They've been there 20 years already for a reason!

One of my favorite shops in Amsterdam to visit and indulge. Puccini is for the real chocolate…read morelovers! I have been coming here for years. Their chocolate taste so good, it will have you craving for another box. When I walk in here I always feel like I walked in my little chocolate heaven. If you are fan of high quality chocolate, then you will not be disappointed. I love browsing at their beautiful display of diverse chocolates, and contemplating on which one I will explore this time. It's also one of my favorite places to go when I am thinking of the perfect gift to give someone. Service is warm, friendly and professional. It's definitely a win all around.

If you adore chocolate, you might consider a visit to the Fine Chocolate store Lounge 3 ;-)…read more The different chocolate brands they sell are considered the best in the world. I'm talking about Valrohna from France (which is the chocolate brand that gourmetchefs use in their deserts), actually its the purest and most honest chocolate in the world. Then there is Neuhaus from Belgium which tastes equally heavenly, but has a different character, and is also one of the highest quality chocolate brands in the world. And last but not least, Godiva from Belgium (also a very good chocolate) which is a bit sweeter and more creamy. Sometimes they sell a view different brands, like for instance... Ferrero, Lindt or Leonidas, but that is not always the case, I think that depends on the season. The ladies (and one or two gentlemen) really know their stuff, and are passioned about their chocolate. They know their brands inside out, offer high quality service, are very good in giving chocolate-advise and suggestions, have a great smile and make me feel like I am the queen herself :-) Yes, that is what I call, the million dollar-treatment :-D! They even walk around the counter and offer me my purchase as if it is a big diamond I bought for the ridiculous price of 10.000 euro's!!! But no!!!! It just is a little bag with chocolate inside!! That is the WAUW-factor for me, honestly. Soooo, if you get the chance to buy some chocolate for a loved one of yourself, give them a visit, and don't be surprised if you buy more than you bargained for. Have fun :-D

Delicious appelslofje met slagroom and tea. Cappuccino was great. Friendly and prompt service…read more Close to main street. €17 for two tarts, a tea and a coffee.

A bakery close to the Dom (famous tower in Utrecht)…read more According to a local friend, the best bakery in town. Of course, I don't believe this until I give it a try. And yes, the apple pie was great. Too bad I could not try all the other cakes. I heard the tompouce is nice. I will definitely return again, and give the cheese cakes a try next time.

Anyone in The Netherlands can tell you that Huize van Wely is the best chocolatier and cake maker…read morein the country. Their creations are spectacular, awe-inspiring, breath-taking (and certainly breathtakingly expensive!). They most have shops in areas where the ultra-rich live, who can afford to get their parties catered by Huize van Wely, or who are happy to pay double for a Wely-quality pastry. If you're familiar with Dutch customs, you'll know visitors are expected to bring chocolates, wine or flowers to a party or dinner at a friend's house. If you really want to impress your hosts, Wely should be your destination. Great place for custom/wedding cakes too. Though Wely is a little too pricy usually for me, my favorite purchase here was a gorgeous, enormous chocolate high-heeled shoe filled with bonbons for my sister's birthday. Perfect gift for someone who has limited space at home for regular gifts, is difficult to shop for, or who "has everything". Who doesn't love chocolate?

Oh my chocolate gods! The smell when you walk into the shop is divine!…read moreYou can definitely smell that the cocoa is processed from bean to end product in the back of the shop which you can see through the glass wall. Cacao has a reasonably small collection of products in my opinion but it seems to grow every time I come here, so that keeps me happy of course. I do feel that everything here is outrageously overpriced though so I really only ever come here to buy a special gift or have a SMALL serving of there hot chocolate. Really, just get the small one because this liquid heaven is heavy. So a quick note to the people I know, you must be really, extremely special to me if I bring you something from cacao!

The sales lady was lovely and the store is so neat. Loves this place. It's got some smooth milk…read morechocolate. Haven't had some that in quite some time!