From the owner: Banketbakkerij Boonstra bestaat uit een winkel waar de heerlijkste ambachtelijke producten worden…read moreverkocht, gemaakt in eigen banketbakkerij en chocolaterie. En voor het geval u niet kunt wachten tot thuis, kunt u deze heerlijkheden gelijk opeten in onze gezellige tearoom, onder het genot van een lekker kopje koffie/thee of een glaasje fris. In de zomer is het ook goed toeven op ons heerlijke terras midden in de winkelpromenade van Drachten. Mocht u niet in de gelegenheid zijn ons lekkers zelf op te halen, dan bezorgen wij dit graag bij u thuis of op het werk. Boonstra mag het predikaat Hofleverancier voeren en is tot in Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, Japan te proeven!

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

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.

I would give this shop 0 stars. The employees were extremely rude. The shop was full of people. My…read moredaughter ordered two pieces of chocolate. Behind the counter, a jar fell. The two employees got very mad and blamed me-I did nothing. They proceeded to charge me for everything damaged behind the counter. All 20 other patrons were so upset at what they did, that they all walked out of the store without purchasing. I would NOT recommend this shop to anyone, especially tourists!

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

It's not hard for a chocolate shop to draw me in, but once inside it felt friendly. That's not…read morealways the case! The man behind the counter was helping someone else when we came in, so that gave us time to find a few chocolates we just had to try! (TIP: pick out your favs ahead of time so you know how many you want. This helps the person helping you get the right container for you!) The hubs got coffee flavored ones which he really likes and I enjoyed my salted caramel and chocolate ones. The strawberry was quiet different than I expected, but was quite good! Service was excellent and prices were very reasonable in my opinion. I expect to pay a little more in shops like this, but for 6 chocolates under 5 euros, it's a nice treat for ourselves! The have more than just chocolates (check photos), so feel free to try it all out! Great street right here with great shops. Enjoy :)

A cozy haven for chocolate lovers with lots of classic and new brands to try. Walkable in central…read moreAmsterdam and helpful service. Tried a few Bonnat bars I havent had before, and some newer Dutch brands using cacao from Indonesia (Bali) and Mexico (xoconusco). They also had Pralus, Amadei, etc. They have some homemade filled chocolates, looking forward to trying that next time.

If I could give more than five stars to this little shop (tucked in one of the many sidestreets…read morethat dot Amsterdam) I would. Before I get into the shop itself, The wife and I need to note the owner and hostess. She is, without a doubt, the nicest person we've ever encountered in any shop, restaurant or store. She truly cares about her wares, and seems to care in turn about your experience and that you be happy while you are there; if anyone ever earns the designation "hostess" it is her. For lack of a better descriptive, she is grandmotherly in the best way. My wife would insist (and I would agree) to give this shop five stars based on her service alone, even if the shop was drab and the chocolates mediocre. Fortunately, neither is the case. The chocolates are universally excellent and artisinally produced. She sells them in packaged form to take with you and savor in your home; however she also prepares a hot chocolate for you to enjoy in the shop or on the go, and it is incredibly rich without being too sweet. While not exactly inexpensive, it is also more than in-line with high end chocolates in Europe. What about the store itself? Well, the sense that our hostess belongs in a Harry Potter book as a kindly, magical shopkeeper is enhanced by the store's appearance. It radiates warmth as it is filled with chocolate-related antiques and knickknacks, charming designed displays and shelves overstuffed with quaintly designed sweets packaging. But make no mistake: the shop itself is meticulously clean and neat. As you can tell, I and my wife could gush about this shop for a long while. But I'll leave you with: go visit and say hello.