Talk about yum! 1. I was walking down the street and came in because I saw a picture of their hot chocolate and am so glad I did. 2. They have different kinds of hot chocolate to choose from, which is great, but the best part is you can add chocolate whipped cream on top. 3. This hot chocolate is the best hot chocolate I've tasted. It was so rich and smooth, and the whipped cream was so perfectly light and chocolatey. 4. As for the store, they have so many different chocolate products, like they have a shelf of all of their bon bons. I left with a bag of different bite-sized chocolates to have a little tasting at home. My favorite is the raspberry panna cotta. 5. This spot is perfect for a hot chocolate break and for souvenirs. read more

Overpriced, mediocre hot chocolate no different than the run-of-the-mill franchise store, but a few pounds more. Ordered their popular premium hot chocolate without cream. A little less than six pounds I was expecting a more premium and refined taste. Nope. Unlike the other chocolatier joint I visited that offered hand-crafted hot coco, this one was straight up from a machine. Tasted like liquid coco powder heated up, key word being 'heated.' And just because it was heated doesn't mean it was hot per se. The beverage was offered nothing more than lukewarm at best . They didn't even fill it up to the brim. It was filled about 80 % . read more

Hotel Chocolat - Classic hot chocolate. 'Hot' in name; in reality wasn't. Not worth 6 pounds - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - London, XGL

The white chocolate was 10/10. It was amazing. The only thing I didn't like about this is the hot chocolate. The service was really good. And there were playing my favorite songs. read more

I am obsessed with this little chocolate shop I spent way more and I ate way more of this delicious chocolate so many varieties... if you have the opportunity to be in London in the Bloomsbury area. I'm sure there's more locations elsewhere but I found this one and it was so delightful... I may have to stop by and get a few more... read more

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London does hot chocolate on another level. Hotel Chocolat is a chain chocolate store but I think this is one of the only locations that does drinks including hot chocolate. They have a variety of hot chocolate to order from based off of the level bitterness the drink would be. I ordered the classic (70%) with the chocolate whip on top and it was delicious! First of all, the whip itself could be its own dessert as it tasted like a chocolate mousse and it wasn't too fatty like usual whip cream. The hot chocolate was delicious as well, very smooth and rich. Would definitely put some of the whip in there to sweeten it up. Overall, very solid hot chocolate place... maybe the best I have ever been to! Would definitely come back again for more. read more

Hotel Chocolat - Classic (70%) Hot Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - London, XGL

Chocolate haberdashery! There was literally chocolate of all forms, shapes, sizes & darkness for the taking in this adorable little boutique. Service was prompt and professional. The employees offered their expertise at the counter, espresso bar and outside at the entrance with delicious samples. I went with a dark chocolate assortment containing ginger. This was a very nice experience to add to my chocolatier passport. ~Christy read more

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Walked by in Convent and never heard of it before bought s few items A lovely cashier helped me out I still haven't tasted it They did not offer samples or have a display of individual pieces you could buy seperately I didn't open it yet I'll update later read more

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A delicious winter treat for yourself, hot chocolate made with real chocolate (no powder, no syrup). Must try! Personal favourites: Hazelnut (tastes like Ferrero Rocher in liquid form), Salted Caramel, Winter Spice, Dark read more

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Probably the best Hotel Chocolat store in London as its got a cafe and the school of Chocolate where you can see learn how to make chocolate and sample what you make. They even have a Chocolate speed dating event. read more

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Just to clarify at the outset that sadly, this is a chocolate shop and not a hotel. How fantastic if it could have been a Hansel & Gretel style hotel where you could lick the chocolate walls It does however have a slight Charlie & the chocolate factory type air to it as you can watch the chocolate making process in action. As well as purchasing the fabulous if rather pricey end products, you can see the coffee beans being roasted, conched and ground. The best machine is in the basement cafe where you can see a sea of chocolate going round and round and you just want to stick your head in and open your mouth wide! This is the biggest of the Hotel Chocolat shops in London. The ground floor is the retail area. There are all manner of chocolate products from single estate bars to different style truffles to chocolates spiked with things like chilli My personal favourite is 66% dark Sambirano Valley purist chocolate bar from Madagascar - the bitter dark chocolate notes are tempered by a sweet fruity flavour most resembling raspberry. At first, I thought that they had added in a fruit flavour but in fact, it's purely the flavour from the chocolate. However, at £6 for a 70g bar, it's best enjoyed slowly in small amounts! The basement cafe is a nice place to chill out and you can get non chocolate products there to eat and drink as well If you have the cash to splash or you want to make someone feel special, I would recommend a trip here read more

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Now this is my kind of hotel! Hotel Chocolat have opened a brand new store on Monmouth Street and, get this, they make chocolate in store! Ooh, it's like being in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. On the ground floor is where the magic happens, the machines are at the front of the store and all the delicious choccie treasures are available for you to peruse, gaze at, stroke lovingly and purchase. It's not unknown for me to fall into a walking chocolate-coma while in the store, emerging much later on with no recollection of the previous hours events but with my arms laden with chocolate treats. I will not be held responsible for my actions around this much chocolate deliciousness! I also love big slabs of chocolate! They just taste better that way! There's a large cafe tucked on the lower ground floor so be sure the check it out for a mid-shopping beverage while in Covent Garden. They were selling mini-chocolate BAFTAs when I was last in and one delightful member of staff showed me a newspaper cutting about their head chocolatier who had made a huuuuge chocolate BAFTA and got himself into the Guinness Book of Records. Apparently that giant chocolate award will soon be on display in the window of this branch so watch this space! read more

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Absolutely incredible place. So cute, small and incredible random things you never thought could be in, on or under chocolate. Had the Salted Caramel Drinking Chocolate. Super, incredibly, tasty! I would go back again and again if I lived in London, Considering the thick, creamy heavenly goodness that was my drink - I'm sorta glad I don't live here - sorta. :-) Thanks Hotel Chocolat/School of Chocolat... not exactly sure what the real name is. read more

Hotel Chocolat - Salted caramel drinking chocolate. .. aka ecstasy - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - London, XGL

I know its hard to go wrong with chocolates ever but Hotel Chocolat sets a different bar (pun intended) for chocolates all together! Dark, Milk, White, Hot, Cold, Gooey, Soft, nutty, fruity, alcoholic you name it and they have it! I am not a dark chocolate fan by any standard but the dark chocolate here will blow your mind off (it definitely blew mine). If you're looking to buy the best present or treat yourself to one you cant go wrong with their awesome chocolate collection. But there is one risk, once you taste the chocolates here you would not only be addicted but also not want to buy chocolates from ANY other place! My mum was down here from India and she is not a big chocolate fan but she literally became one after she tried their awesome hot chocolate and dragged me back there every other day. I was shocked how my super health conscious mum was gorging on chocolates. She even bought a lot of them to show off to her friends back home and she was extremely impressed with their packaging too. Verdict: Had a fight with your partner and want to say sorry? Look no further and buy them some of these delicious little balls or big bars (depends on your taste ;p) read more

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Man I love this place, it's all things chocolate. And it's all crazy good! From your quick fix 70% bags of chocolate buttons, to cocoa gin! There is a whole wall of 'pick and mix' packs, at around £3.50 each, be bold and try a few of the stranger ones (lemon caramel is a favourite of mine.) The cafe part isn't really much of a cafe, as it has very minimal seating and often gets crowded. But the cocoa coffee blends, and the brownies are awesome! Get the original mocha (and don't say no to the cocoa cream) paired with a lemon blondie or granola bar, and you will be in heaven. read more

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This is solely for the friendly service and free iced frappe I received from here a few weeks back. Hotel Chocolat is overpriced but granted their chocolates are innovative and tasty. You can't go wrong with a box for birthday, Christmas or thank you gifts. Buying for yourself as a sweet treat however - well you've got more money than sense. This branch also has a cafe which sells brownies (again over priced) and hot chocolate. It hosts bean to bar experiences where you're able to learn about the process of making chocolate while nibbling on it throughout (aaaalsoooo rather pricey). Somehow I had signed up to their mailing list and as such was kindly offered a free iced frappe which they launched at the start of the summer. After a jog in the insane heat my bf and I decided we deserved a treat and went to redeem this. There are 3 options; salted caramel, white chocolate or milk chocolate. We opted for salted caramel. I watched it being made and my god the calories.... Liquid chocolate, half a salted caramel brownie and a tonne of cream added to a load of ice, whizzed up in a blender, poured and then topped with the tastiest cocoa cream. It is literally a heart attack in a cup. I definitely couldn't manage a whole one. At just shy of £4 a drink I actually don't think it is too steep considering you HAVE to share it between two. It really is the perfect treat! Grab one before the weather turns. read more

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Popped into Hotel Chocolat to try their hot chocolate and was happy to find out that they did soya milk. Adam served me and was kind enough to explain that the classic hot chocolate is 70% hotel chocolate which is appealing in itself. I ordered a large cup which is £3.95. The hot chocolate was very moreish with a slight bitter taste. I added half a brown sugar cube and it tasted even better. I was also offered a champagne cocktail chocolate which was really nice. I was surprised to see the actor Dominic West come pop in for chocolates dressed very casual. Apart from that they have free wifi and high stalls for seating. The service and the hot chocolate was great. I think I'll definitely be back for their Love Potion drinking chocolate which is raspberry and white hot chocolate with light raspberry whip £3.95 for a regular cup. read more

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Cafe within the boutique chocolate shop, this place whips up hot and cold bevvies with a hearty chocolate base, and of course, your standard espresso-based coffees. They no longer offer any pastries for purchase, only packaged brownies or flapjacks, and of course, the selection of chocolates that you can break open while enjoying your drink. The hot chocolates are killer, and taste almost as if they take double-cream and steam it with chocolate, topping it with an optional chocolate whipped cream so thick that they serve it with a spoon. Think a hot milk shake, only three times as rich. A little pricey for the drinks, and the whipped cream is an additional 50p, but treat-yo-self once in a while. Centrally located on Monmouth in Covent Garden, it's a great place to have an afternoon sweet treat or a pre-theater bevvie. If you have an early dinner as well, they are usually open till 8pm for a dessert of chocolate and cocoa. Be sure to get a stamp card for the bevvies. After 4 stamps, you get a free drink, which is especially handy since the sipping cocoas can run upward to £5.40, and this is a great deal. After 8 stamps, you get a free drink plus a pastry. The staff are super nice about giving every one in your party a stamp card too. read more

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Oh man, I'm a massive hotel chocolat fan and have been coming here for as long as I can remember! They do great chocolate tastings on the shopping days in seven dials and are always ready to offer samples any time I go in! The sample on offer today was a salted caramel chocolate which was a little too sweet for me, but a nice touch nevertheless. Display wise it's similar to any hotel chocolat, but they have a downstairs which is nice to sit in, when they open it up. Chocolate wise, I'm a big fan of the pink champagne truffles and also the praline truffles. Highly recommend both, but if you're feeling adventurous they have like truffles and some nice chilli chocolate. They have a wide selection of hot chocolates and mochas as you might expect and at £3.50 for a regular, it isn't badly priced, considering its Covent Garden and it's a high quality brand of quality. I opted for the hazelnut mocha, as I have an ongoing love affair with hazelnuts and Nutella.. Oh my, it was sweet, but it was like liquid heaven!! Highly recommend ordering it, although I'd probably give the cream a miss, as it may be too sickly! All in all, if you're in Covent Garden and you're a chocolate fan, be sure to stop by! read more

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Nice use of space in Covent Garden - the shop seems small but there is a huge area underground that also houses their delightful chocolates Mr & I grabbed some hot chocolate for Mom and our choice was the passionfruit white chocolate bar as well as the Violet & Rose Creams. Have to say the voilets were a bit soapy but this can happen when mixing florals with dessert. The passionfruit however was tangy & creamy & delish! It was unfortunately a hot, hot, hot day in London so we did not think to indulge in their takeaway drinking chocolates ( & we had just come from stuffing ourselves at Borough Market & could not fit in 1 more bite ) but will be sure to save room next time! read more

I am afraid the customer services are not as good as the chocolate. I ordered a gift last night and paid for deliver tomorrow. I called the customer service today in the luck time to request a favour to add in my message just a signature my name and family. They are not helpful. They just said the gift was quick dispatched. I doubt they are enabling to help and they even not try. S. Moraes read more

New arrival to Monmouth Street, the delectable Hotel Chocolat. As it happened, I popped in on Valentines day simply to have a poke around as I had heard that it was something to behold. Now, I must state at this point that I am not a huge chocolate fan (breath), I'm more of a jelly sweets girl but I can appreciate the craftsmanship that has gone into making this shop feel like a mini chocolate factory. I really shouldn't use the word 'feel' because in actually fact, the store is a mini factory! 'Roast & Conch' reads the black awning over the frontage. What does it mean? By all accounts, it's the technique used to make the delicious delights! Roast - quite obviously refers to the beans. In the window you can actually see a funny looking cylindrical glass jar, filled with 'jumping beans' jumping as they are gently roasted. Conch - I was informed was the process through which the chocolate is actually made. Down the winding staircase, the basement /cellar is fill with comfortable chairs and to the right, a large bar where one can order coffee or cocoa based drink which apparently is comparable with coffee. I have to say that I am intrigued by the coffee vs cocoa debate and think I'll be popping back to try a shot of the cocoa. Mmmm! read more

dark chocolate! homemade prosecco! machines that let you watch chocolate mixing itself! read more

Hotel Chocolat - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - London, XGL

I'm seriously fussy about chocolate. But that goes out the window when you have a sip of hot chocolate chilli... or a chocolate macciato - which I have tried both of. Between the kick of the chilli at the back of your throat to the bitterish cocoa in the macciato, I am hard pushed to decide between the two.... luckily in a place like this you don't have to. You come for the delicious variations of chocolate that cater for every kind of desire. You stay because they offer a better than Fair Trade deal for their growers and that is how a company should operate. also nom nom nom nom.... read more

There are Hotel Chocolat locations all over London, so it is easy to walk past and think 'Hmm, I want to check that out... but I'll do it another day'. But this location is special, far more so than it outwardly appears. Sure, when you look in, it looks like just another chocolate shop. But they have so much more. There is a relativly large seating area downstairs in the basement (for this part of town... think of how few tables Monmouth Coffee has!) that serves delicious coffee drinks and lunch items. So it is more of a full-on cafe than just a chocolate shop. I especially like what this shop does with savory foods: chocolate pesto, chocolate basalmic, etc. It shows cocoa's strength as a savory food, as well as a sweet one (think of mole sauce, for example). The cocoa brings interesting depth and flavour to the food without being just a extraneous novelty add on. The hot cocoa smooth, rich, and not too sweet, a characteristic most true chocolate lovers can appreciate. The staff were also REALLY friendly. Props to them. read more

A lot has already been penned about Hotel Chocolat, but I'll tell you why I return: - the staff is super-helpful. I was trying to find a cinnamon-infused chocolate, and they had two people brainstorming diligently over my choco-query. I asked about how strong one of the truffles was. Result? They asked if I wanted to *try* one before I committed to buying 8. Informed, helpful, friendly: the people on the floor are gems. - the flavour combinations, which are original but don't sacrifice the quality of the chocolate for some cloyingly sweet trendy flavour. Chocolate dots with a kiss of hot chili. Banana-infused chocolate bark (complete with a few discs of banana chips atop). "Eton mess"-inspired truffles. I have yet to strike out on a Hotel Chocolate flavour combination. - deserving of its own note: I love the combination of chocolate and coffee, and Hotel Chocolat does this expertly. My favourite truffles are the chocolate coffee with a walnut praline. LOCK ME IN A ROOM WITH A PACKAGE OF THESE AND I'LL MAKE VERY SHORT WORK OF THEM (know this from experience). It's not just the sugar-high talking: it feels good to buy from an innovative British company with two founders committed to ethical practices (and great-tasting results) at the helm. Yelp note: their online store has great seasonal deals - check 'em out. read more

I visit HC quite regularly as their wares make great presents as chocolate is a pretty universal gift and they have a great diversity in size, price and option. This store in particular is a pleasure to visit as they hold classes and have a coffee bar for a whole chocolate experience. The staff are always nice and friendly. My only criticism is that their gift wrap options are limited and expensive. But they do do free samples! read more

Hotel Chocolat - They even have chocolate beer! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - London, XGL

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Having a name with Chocolate in it, I was sold immediately. I tried their classic hot chocolate and it was cool learning a bit of the chocolate process from the worker there. The drink itself was surprisingly un-sweet and I actually had to put sweetener in it. It was overpriced and sadly, I don't think I will go back. read more

Nice little store full of chocolate surprises if you like your chocolate you would know about how well made hotel Chocolat chocolates are it keeps to a well professional standard as well as the staff i don't know her name but a cute girl served me and I had to ask for some daibetic chocolate for myself because me being a daibetic she couldn't offer me some because they don't sell any but she offered me some 100% dark chocolate instead it had no sugar which tasted honestly not as good as milk chocolate does but I'm glad she offered me something instead of just turning me down. I think I might have a crush on her. If you read this cute girl my phone number is 07803 348643 read more

I feel like I could live here :) As soon as we walked in, we were offered some cherry truffles (had amaretto inside). We walked around enjoying the cool display of chocolate bars and truffles on shelves. So many great gift ideas here! But for today, we ended up getting some unusual items for ourselves; a 100% Ecuador organic chocolate bar (never seen 100% anywhere else) and a small pack of apple cider truffles. After the purchase, we went downstairs to have some liquid chocolate. I had a cup of classic cocoa since the chili one seemed spicy... The whole cafe experience was great except that it was very cold downstairs. I think the a/c was on as it was colder than outside. read more

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Chocoholics unite! An amazing selection of chocolates for eating (or for cooking). Wines and other delicious goodies! Plus chocolate for drinking. Apparently they also have an extensive food menu using chocolate in most of the dishes. All the chocolates I tried were quite tasty. The whiskey chocolate truffles were enough to get me drunk I think. They even have some interesting savory sides to try at home (Chili chocolate sauce and chocolate and black truffle tapenade? YES YES YES!) They even sell that ever elusive ingredient: Cocoa nibs! The people there are completely friendly, very knowledgeable and willing to talk about chocolate indefinitely. It's a chocolate lover's dream! read more

"Ice Cream of the Gods" is the greatest lie humankind has ever bought. I've never been so disappointed in anything, and I've been on Tinder for years. I prefer a tray of ice cubes to this sad excuse of softserve, because at least ice cubes sometimes taste like freezerburnt chicken or decade-old bananas. This ice cream tastes like air...in the emptiest and most melancholy way. Why spend 4 quid on sorrow and sadness when you could just as easily spend it on popcorn, baby food, a new goldfish, socks at Primark, or bury it at the beach to make someone's day? If this is God's ice cream, then He is a sick and twisted being. I've had a taste of Heaven and I want no part of it. The staff was nice! read more

Employees ignore you, place is tiny and cafe is in a charmless white basement closet, and chocolate taste like it's from the states. As in Hershey/ Mars. As in waxy and flavorless crap ingredients. What we sampled from here includes the amaretto individual chocolates, cherry liquor individual chocolates, mango cream chocolate, and caramel flavored chocolate bar.. I saw another review that was impressed that the hot chocolate was not from a powder or syrup . Maybe so we didn't have a hot chocolate so maybe that is worth a try.The idea of this place is a good one but it falls far short of what it could be. Save your money and time if you like real chocolate and go to William Curley . Ask your concierge if you're not sure where it is. A close second honestly is Cadbury dairy milk. Which blows hotel chocolat stuff away and is available at most gas station. read more

This chocolate shop is a hidden gem in London! I went here with my daughter expecting a normal place filled with normal sweets and instead got a wonderful place with wonderful sweets. My daughter ordered hot chocolate and loved it so much. It was rich, creamy, and delicious. For 50p more you can get chocolate whipped cream which my daughter said she had to try. I had a cappuccino and loved every sip. Just the type I can't resist. The staff is super nice. They helped us pick out chocolates for my friend and our family. One looked so good and we opened it right after leaving. Talk about yummy! This shop is small, yet cozy. There are bunches of sweets on the shelves and even a chocolate school for kids (sadly they weren't doing it when we came in). I suggest you come here if you can. Everything is perfect and I will definitely come back to Hotel Chocolat. read more

Friendly service, samples and they have specials at a discount. Very afordable even at regular prices. I like that they leave me alone to browse. The chocolate with liquor is my favorite. read more

Hotel Chocolat - Salted Carmel like the nipple of Venus - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - London, XGL

This place is terrific. Chocolate shop upstairs and a cafe downstairs. They use Monmouth coffee. The Monmouth shop was closed, so the guy at the Mysteries shop recommended HC. The decor is very clean and sleek, they have wifi, and the flat white w/half coffee and half choccie is really good. Good place to go and chat, read, or escape from the hustle and bustle outside. Top recommendation! :) stefsvoice4u read more

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Had a wonderful hot chocolate here on a cold winter evening. They were offering samples, which brought me in. Awesome flavor options, they made me a salted caramel hazelnut hot chocolate, which was delicious! Perfectly rich and sweet. I was craving this again for the rest of my trip. Wouldn't have minded having it for breakfast! read more

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Really nice modern chocolate candy store. Gave free samples. Friendly service. Needed something sweet after eating Indian Food for dinner. Visited on 20 June 2017. read more

it's alllll I've been thinking about since my return to DC! I've been telling all my friends (both in London and The States) the tale of the most amazing little chocolate shop in Covent Garden. This place alone, is temptation enough for a third trip to England. THINK: the best lemon cake you've ever had, and the most mouth watering chocolatey brownie. Ummmmmm goooodd. So sad I stumbled upon it on my last night there. Til NEXT time little chocolate shop! read more

OMG the best hot chocolate I've ever had in London! first of all you got a variety of chocolate to choose from (they also let you to try which one you want), then you can add cocoa whip cream! how amazing is that! the hot chocolate is not to thick or thin in terms of the texture, which is just perfect! read more

Wow, I love this place. The hot chocolate was exceptional, and the selection of chocolates to purchase as gifts was also impressive. I was looking for Monmouth Coffee and found this place also . Monmouth coffee was good, but this place is great! read more