There are plenty of chocolate shops throughout Brussels, although this shop was ultra classy…read moreresembling a Louis Vuitton of chocolates. The inside was elegant and had giant chocolate eggs randomly on display. It did not have the original Brussels chocolate vibe, but there were a decent selection of chocolates and the multi flavored macarons looked amazing. The pistachio centered chocolates were my favorite. Directly in front of the shop was a push cart with a woman selling freshly churned ice cream for 6.50€. Type of place to purchase a beautiful gift box of chocolates but still many other places nearby with a warmer ambiance, although not sure if better chocolates.

The best chocolate maker of Belgium! If you can't wait to taste his chocolates after buying them in…read moreone of his flagship stores, just go to his tasting room on "Place du Sablon" and try his hot chocolate. Belgium at its best!

Delicious desserts, friendly welcome, and attractive storefront with variety of choices and…read moreofferings.

Brian Joyeux has been on the wife and I's list of pâtisseries for ages now. Every time we've wanted…read moreto go, it just hasn't worked out. Well, that all changed last Saturday. We wanted to pick up a couple little treats for Sunday and decided to see what they had. The shop was overflowing with goodies! There were so many different things to choose from, including tartes, eclairs, chocolate, croissants, and because it's Easter time, a bunch of chocolate eggs. We went with a Mango Yuzu tarte, as well as a Vanilla creme one with frangipane and caramel. The crunching suprise of discovering the chocolate shell on the mango Yuzu, to the utter deliciousness of the caramel in the vanilla cream one really blew us away. Not to mention the price point. Two delicious patisseries for less than 10€. Can't wait to go back!

Had to try some macarons from Pierre Marcolini. And~ so we did try them…read more Very ritzy shop as one might expect from a subtitle like "haute chocolaterie". Sleek and sophisticated in feel. We got a small set sampling from the macaron pyramid "La Délicate"-- a box of 7. It was beautifully gift wrapped with a ribbon. -Rose, Framboise, Praline, Citron, Pierre Marcolini, Pistache, and Passion. They're quite extravagant in look with the golden flakes brushed across a few of the cookies. The texture and feel were right on. Very good macaron overall. Pierre Marcolini is, of course, chocolate first, but their other confections are absolutely gorgeous. If you can foot the bill, then it's a nice fanciful gift of good quality.

I popped into hear on my way to the wonderful cheese shop around the corner…read more I purchased a chocolate cake that was on display on the window. The device was very polite & was in English from the start. Maybe I look very English with my disgruntled look or I look American by being fat. However they were very polite. The cake? I though with it being in the shop window it might be a touch dry. Heck no! The thickness of the delicious fudge/chocolate frosting kept the moisture trapped right in there. Was it the best chocolate cake that I bought my wife & sneaked a bit or six of? No. But it was up there... And for the price it can not be beaten. Well maybe add some rum etc & then it can be beaten...

Waffles, beer, frites and chocolate was basically the itinerary (: we started with waffles on our…read morefirst morning in Brussels and I can't think of a better place to begin than at Maison Dandoy. The ambience of this location really makes it special. I was really looking for a Hallmark movie themed experience and starting here was perfect. My waffle was scrumptious and a great start to the day. Highly recommend.

The reviews of Maison Dandoy are mixed and while I wanted to like it, I thought it was just okay…read more I enjoyed their front room the most where they sold cookies, crackers, chocolate, totes, and gifts. There's an option to pick a box or tin and fill it the cookies of your choice. The waffles themselves are something I can make at home and save the €15. I ordered the basic powdered sugar waffle, liege style. My husband ordered the Belgian style waffle which was topped with macerated strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Again, the waffle and strawberries weren't warm so it was like eating a dry stale cold waffle with cold strawberries and a scoop of ice cream. Disappointing to say the least. I'd pass on this place and stick with the street vendors where you can watch them make it in front of your eyes and served warm.

Quality! Quality! QUALITY!!! These chocolates are just plain…read moreperfection! No matter which one you try you will be more than happy with your choice. You must splurge and try them all when you're in Brussels. You only live once and this is the epitome of living. I was speechless after the first bite!

Oddly labeled as BS40, the shop at Rue Au Beurre 40 apparently now selling more than just…read moreChocolates from Darci's, it was after a touristy walk around Brussels Grand Place and Les Galeries Royales that a visit was made to another of Brussels' foremost Chocolatiers, the prices on par with most as Macarons raise the bar for taste as well as texture while Chocolates are presented in a rather unique variety. A place where Pralines take center stage, in this way no different than most of the Shops in Belgium, Darci's Chocolates sets itself apart from other spaces by labeling each item with full description and whether one opts for the "Owl" with Whisky Caramel and White Chocolate or "Sesamon" with Hazelnut Crisps and Salty finish there really is no wrong option the Speculoos and Arabica also excellent with their expected, yet well crafted, fillings. Moving past Chocolates, the confitures offered alongside Gaufre admittedly quite tempting, the decision was instead made to sample a few of BS40's pastel French Cookies, the batch made fresh that morning still sporting a shell with a perfectly crisp break overlying intensely flavored, but lightly sugared, creams and jellies.

Small boutique- register's placed in a odd place in a narrow location. It took a while before I was…read morewaited on, due to so many people placed in a narrow corner infront the macarons and register. The macarons are very unique and delicious- I purchased a large selection containing each flavor available- all were delicious, my favorite's the vanilla strawberry and the banana.

During our backpacking trip over 10 cities including Paris, we tried almost all of well known and…read morefamous chocolatiers and patisseries including Pierre Marcolini, Maison Dandoy, Neuhaus, Pierre Hermé, La Pátisserie des Rêves, Angelina and many more... Out of the hundreds of macaroons we tried, Pierre Ledent was number one in our list. The price was in relatively cheaper side and the box it came with, was very well made and presented. Their macaroons were the thickest I have ever bitten into. Also, it was filled with its specific flavored jam inside the usual creamy center. So when you bite into one, you will see the cloud like pieces of cookie, the creamy middle, AND the awesome jam supporting whatever the macaroon's flavor is. Back in California, I am sad that no other macaroon-specialty places here has anything even remotely close to Monsieur Pierre Ledent's masterpieces.

We chose a few pieces of chocolate to try, including Earl Grey, coffee, pistachio, ginger, honey,…read moreand lemon, along with a box of truffles. The staff provided excellent customer service and was very helpful throughout our visit. The ambiance is fancy, clean, and organized. The chocolates were silky smooth, and each flavor had its own distinct taste. You can immediately identify the different flavors, and each piece has its own unique flavor profile. I also love that the chocolates are not overly sweet. They have just the right amount of sweetness, allowing the chocolate flavors to stand out. The truffles were also delicious, with a nice balance of slight sweetness and bitterness. The box comes with several different flavors, which makes it fun to try a variety of their creations. :)

AI gave me a list of chocolatiers to try in Belgium and Pierre Marcolini came out on top. I was in…read morethe Galleria area and found one there (turns out there's a second one a few doors further down!). I had great customer service with a super nice sales associate who was patient with me.She even gave me a transportable bag with ice for keeping my purchases just right. I bought a couple of assorted chocolates that she recommended a picked up a bar at the counter as well. I highly recommend this chocolatier. Beautiful chocolates and quite the variety.

I purchased some macarons from the location in Brussels Airport (A Gates). It was delicious! They…read moreonly had two flavors, but they were my two favorite flavors (pistachio and rose). Prices were reasonable for both the chocolate and macarons (about 2 euros for a macaron, 20 euros for a box of chocolates).

I came here during my time in Belgium since it was at the train station Brussels and the staff was…read moresuper kind and helpful in helping me find what I wanted. They do not offer samples but you are able to buy chocolate individually they also have the gift wrapped the chocolate is delicious the prices vary from 5 for individual to 20+ for variety packs

Lucky this place was right around the corner from our stay in Brussels, otherwise I would've missed…read morethis little gem! Tiny space, but filled with an abundance of goodies baked fresh daily! They're open early in the morning (7am) while the rest of the city is still somewhat asleep. Employees are super nice despite some limited English speaking barriers (this is when I wish I remembered some HS french). Everything we tried was so good! Croissants are fresh, big and flakey (plain, almond, and Choco varieties)! The mini loaf of bread we got was sliced by request and filled with lots of walnuts and hazelnuts. I've also learned what a "bostock" was --buttery brioche+almond cream baked atop it--and its amazing!! Now back in the states, I'm missing this place already! Wishing Gingko all the best and hope many others can enjoy their lovely baked goods and cakes!

The chocolates here are amazing. This is a fifth generation chocolatier and they truly know how to…read moremake an excellent product. The dark chocolate has a deep flavor and the ganache is creamy on the inside. Definitely one of the best shops in Brussels.

Affordable price with high quality chocolate! Tried their…read morechoco- mousse, super rich!!!!!!