What went well? The hot chocolate, duh! You must have it on a nice, cold and somewhat rainy day…read more It felt really good to just relax with my drink and a book in this place. There aren't very many seats, but, I came on a weekday in the afternoon. I also bought a few treats for my coworkers. It's soon to be Mother's Day and I wish someone would send me a box from here! They have chocolates shaped like little ducklings. They also have the cutest chocolate pieces shaped like mice. You can get one piece in a gorgeous box for $5.50. I just love it so much.

Stumbled upon this cute shop while walking by and I had to stop in. I am a huge fan of single…read moreorigin dark chocolate bars and they had a good amount to pick from. There's also small truffles and unique chocolates you can get or a variety pack. They are pricey but it's similar to other spots of this caliber. We tried a chocolate chip cookie. It came out warm and gooey and delicious. The edges are a little crispy which was unexpected but yummy. The cafe area is very cute and very European vibes. I would definitely want to try a hot chocolate next time. I bought a few bars that I'm eager to try and may update my review once I do.

Flourless cake is absolutely fabulous! Love this woman owned business with great customer service.read more

Was hard to find but I found it! Ordered hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookie and flowerless cake…read more Service was mediocre; the shop was small and neat. The food was delicious! However, the hot chocolate did not meet my expectations, as I did not detect the rich chocolate flavor found in other specialty hot chocolate establishments. I assume this may be due to the type of chocolate used. I did, however, appreciate the availability of an almond milk option. Would I return for the hot chocolate? Unfortunately, no.

Super cute little cafe! Nice amount of seating available. Loved they have a great variety of…read moredrinking chocolates and truffles. Also love that you can get a drinking chocolate flight. This comes in a set of 3 mini sizes. Staff was super accommodating and very patient with my decision paralysis of trying to choose flavors. They had great recommendations and our order was up quickly. Tried the hazelnut, semi sweet, and cardamom rose. Really enjoyed it! The marshmallows are also house made and were delish! Tried the truffle of the week, Baileys and they also had a line of brewery inspired flavors, so I tried the Clementine Cider. One also random star of the show is the well stocked washroom! Equipped with ample space, changing table, baby wipes, diapers, sanitary pads and tampons. Kudos for being well stocked for all the ladies and mamas out there! Can't wait to come back to try the other drinking chocolates!

The semisweet hot chocolate is the BEST hot chocolate I have ever had in my entire life. I also…read moretried the salted caramel drinking chocolate, which is fabulous, and the bittersweet drinking chocolate, which is also good but my least favorite of the three flavors I've tried so far. They always have fun seasonal truffles and marshmallows. The cranberry marshmallows are particularly tasty. I highly recommend this place and applaud them for the courage in their convictions too.

I'll write a more detailed experience soon! For now I'll just say that this is a great alternative…read moreto the typical coffee spots. If you want to try to find something new for a change, check out Hotel Chocolat. The Classic hot with 70% real chocolate with milk is amazing. There are plenty of high level chocolate products to choose with beautiful packaging for gift giving. The service is good. Friendly casual staff. The noise level can vary. I like to go earlier in the morning when it's quiet and I can write in my journal and plan out my weekend. By 10am, young parents with kids tricks in for parent meetups. There is the occasional book club that gathers at the community stainless steel table. I suggest wearing headphones if you plan on staying for a few hours to focus. I forgot to mention that there is a small assortment of pastries to pair with a selection of hot, iced, and frozen chocolate concoctions. Enjoy!

A gift received from Chicago, one of the only two stores currently operating in the US…read more Received this 18 piece fruity chocolate box. It is impressive that not a single candy is repeated. My fav so far is the macaroon and sour cherry. Did not like the strawberry cheesecake as a candy though. I hear, they had 5 stores in New York which shut dpwn sometime during covid, and these two stores in Chicago opened about a year ago. They are really soft. Keeping them out at room temperature kind of melted them so I put them in the fridge. texas heat is too much for their sensitive fruity nature ;) There's a little card which tells exactly which chocolate is what flavor . Packing is really cool. Goes great as a gift.

First thing the shop is absolutely beautiful! There's a cute little seating area that faces the…read morewindow. As well as a lovely main seating area! Everything is covered in soft velour and velvet and it's just beautiful! There's a great mural on the wall with different cute sayings painted on the leaves. I'll be sharing pictures of those so make sure you take a look! It's a little pricey for your average person but the quality of the chocolate which is from France and Germany makes it worth it! Their coffees come with a lot of options, some with very unique flavor combinations. I tried the rosemary caramel iced latte and I loved it! Which I was surprised by because I'm not usually a rosemary fan. They have a great variety of homemade marshmallows which I will also show you in the pictures, I can't resist a good marshmallow! So I had to try the brown butter marshmallows to bring home with me and oh my goodness! But the real winner for me was Homemade caramels! I would go back just for those! Especially the bacon one ! If you go there and try absolutely nothing else , get yourself a couple of those. you can thank me later ! The staff is super friendly and helpful! I also love that you can see back into the Candy Kitchen! So you know that all the Truffles and caramels and everything is prepared in-house and are super fresh and extra delicious! If you're ever near one of their many locations I encourage you to stop in! The coffee price point is actually very affordable, the truffle and marshmallow prices are truthfully probably comparable with like Godiva or Fannie May but they are made with much higher quality ingredients. Not someplace I would visit everyday, but definitely great for a special occasion! This would be a great business to visit for some sweet holiday treats! They have multiple shops! Support your local small businesses!!!

Stopped by Katherine Annes to grab some valentines day chocolates. Love that I can support a local…read morebusiness that is so community oriented. Their sipping chocolate flight is amazing, but I'm also in love with their savory items like the kale salad. The irving park location is also very spacious and perfect for anyone studying or trying to get some work done. Service is friendly and they went above and beyond helping me pick up the perfect box of chocolates.

I work across the street and always buy from here. The coffee tastes great and the staff is always…read moreso friendly. Definitely my favorite coffee spot .

The Chiqueolatte seasonal/ speciality drinks are delish! They also have sandwiches and smoothie…read morebowls. A nice variety. I got the turkey pesto and it was so good! Plenty of seating. Parking: metered

A temporary 4/5 We…read moretried A BUNCH and the ones that were good were fantastic and addictive and there are so many more we need to go back and try. Some weren't that flavorful and were a bit confusing to the pallet but that's just preference. The quality of the chocolate and flavors is what matters and we are very excited to come back and get some more!

Exquisite chocolates, both beautiful and delectable. Plus, quite affordable compared to other…read moreboutique chocolatiers. They sell boxes of four, nine, and sixteen, any of which would serve as a nice gift for various occasions. My wife gave some as hostess gifts for a few events that she attended this year, and in turn I got her some for Mother's Day. There are traditional western varieties such as hazelnut, praline, coffee, and vanilla, as well as fruity options and other Filipino-inspired flavors. I'm happy to support a local business and will definitely be using them again for future gift-giving occasions.

Truly a hidden gem. Tucked in Noble Square/West Town is a matcha/bonbon shack. You wouldn't have…read morethought they would be whipping up a mean tasty matcha. No frills just a simple standard matcha & only $6! You can add upgrades depending on the matcha variety you prefer but being it was my first time I wanted to keep it simple. Cashier was super knowledgeable & helpful. I was in the market for a matcha tin & he was able to help me pick something for beginners and excited to start whisking away at home. Strawberry Matcha Latte (with whole milk) $6 Milk Tea x Matcha Swirl $6 Everything came out in a timely matter and I can't wait to come back!

Very tiny, quaint sweets shop that has amazing soft serve. The staff are all friendly and let you…read moretry samples of the bar chocolates if you want to try the flavors before buying them. Bars of chocolate are definitely on the pricier side ($15 each) but there's some unique flavors that you don't typically see, like soy milk and you tiao, high quality tea flavors, etc. The matcha soft serve was perfectly smooth and not too sweet. Portion size was perfect for $6 and they use high quality matcha. When we went, they also had a seasonal milk tea flavor that was really good too. Highly recommend giving them a visit! There's lots of paid street parking around the shop. There's only a small counter to eat at, and when there's a few people in the shop it gets a bit crowded.

An excellent stop on the way to the airport. Our pal, Dr. Robert, has redeemed himself by…read morerecommending this spot. Leonidas is a regular for the good doctor. It's a nice coffee-with-your-peeps stop or maybe a small lunch. It's quite cozy and they have a nice variety to choose from. Certainly, many as a drop in bakery and take their treasures to-go. I had a lovely strawberry Belgian waffle and a Marocchino Caldo. Good to the last drop. I noticed many people ordering crepes and croissants. There's just so much here. Robert always walks out with macarons that he snacks on throughout the day. So even the health wise has his days. I chose the Chocolate Raspberry Bombe and don't regret it! Our service was terrific. Such nice folks distributing a luscious product. Another fantastic find in metro Chicago. 02/26

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read moreRestaurant: 30/50 Month tried: May Favorite dish: Floranger Hot Chocolate (dark chocolate + orange) Absolutely yes. Worth the wait from when the old meat market closed for Leonidas to finally open. I only got hot chocolate, but I'm telling you it was the BEST hot chocolate of my life. I got a dark chocolate with orange, with fresh hand-whipped cream. Yummmm. I brought some little chocolate truffles home and their flavor selection was fantastic - think Bergamot Caramel, Strawberry Balsamic, Sesame Nougat...it was impossible to choose. Only regret is that I wasn't there for a full meal. The crepes and waffles sound incredible. Gotta make my way back soon!

Have bought boxes as gifts. They were always well-received…read more The non-dairy chocolate squares (all flavors) are excellent.

Was walking by but the beautiful chocolate displays enticed me to go inside. I'm glad I did! There…read moreis a good variety of chocolates to choose from. I purchased a couple of assortments for gifts and grabbed a few solo pieces for myself. The associate was helpful and patient when I took a long time to decide (everything looked too good). The chocolates I had were so smooth and I really liked the orange flavor of one of the pieces. Go here if you want a tasty treat!