When I visited my kid in Cambridge during my spring break, the conversation somehow turned to LA Burdick. And since I've never visited one before, I was all in. Coming here ended up being exactly what we needed: a warm, cozy spot and a really solid cup of hot chocolate. L.A. has a comfortable setup with a small dine-in area- and, it wasn't even busy when we came here which made it even nicer. There's a whole section for chocolate truffles filled with interesting sounding flavors- I'll come back to this in a second. There's an island in the middle stocked with gift items and other treats and the ordering counter has pastries and sweets. Out croissant was perfect for sharing and filled nicely with Nutella. While everything looked great, the chocolate truffles didn't quite hit the mark for me. I know the gourmet truffles I'm used and these aren't it for me..... that's just me. These didn't feel as rich or substantial in flavor as I was expecting. But listen....I'll come back with my kid ASAP for a hot chocolate! read more

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Chocolate trained artisan Larry Burdick brings true authentic flavors of chocolate to you! Are you looking for something authentic and special from your chocolate? Then let me introduce a chocolate brand that you can love . These little shops are an amazing authentic chocolate bar and store, no alcohol; just chocolate and a cafe. They serve a French style cuisine of fancy breakfast ! Wow! The food is amazing. They make coffee the way it should be done. It's a little glimmer of caffeine done way above your standards. The cappuccino was just a way that "was the way!" It replaces life back into you! Now let's explore the process of chocolate. They mass produce their chocolate but use a hand piping technique. They make the chocolates in cute little characters. The mice are the most interesting and yes you can play with it and then eat it. The hot chocolate is the best in the world. They have a few locals to try here . The Boston one stole my heart. We will return to this local again . read more

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Brookline branch of the "Best Hot Chocolate" in Best of Boston 2025. Happened to wander in. Milk Chocolate: Absolutely worth the fame. Both milk and chocolate were dream-likely condensed, fragrant, sweet, silky and thick, but surprisingly not overwhelming at all. Milk inside actually reminded me of the condensed milk from my hometown Canton. Imagine how comfortable it would be to hold a small hot cup at a leisurely, sun-drenched winter afternoon. Chocolate Mousse Cake: I have to admit that the cake was not as good as the beverage, interesting though. Mousse was over sweetened for me Chinese, even the mild hint of citrusy sourness couldn't save it. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Milk Chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Really enjoyed this place! Their Gruyère croissant was delicious especially with their cappuccino, and their chocolate as well. What a cozy place for a morning coffee and pastry. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Cafes Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Really amazing and delectable chocolates (of course!). I personally love the drinking chocolate, which you can get as dark, milk, or white chocolate. They also have a spiced one that I haven't tried but have heard is pretty good. They also have non-dairy milks (oat milk and almond milk) available that can be added to the drinks. I personally love the dark drinking chocolate with oat milk. It's so smooth and creamy! They have so many different types of chocolates in the cases and some prepackaged to make an easy gift! They have a lot of variety, as well as some other coffee beverages and bakery items. Would highly recommend! The service is great, very friendly and helpful. The inside feels like Disneyland - a step into some magical, happy place. There is a decent amount of indoor seating, but it's also a great location if you want to walk around Coolidge Corner. This place is a go to for fall and winter to find some cozy peace and a little sweet treat for some joy! read more

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Cute vibe, fresh and tasty pastries but I say it's pricey. I think the cakes are worth it. read more

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I got an Americano and mocha cake. They were both delicious in flavor as well as appearance. I'll definitely be back! read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Americano & mocho cake - Cafes Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Located at the corner of beacon Street near Coolidge corner, another great location for LA Burdick. I came on a busy Saturday afternoon to meet up with a couple of friends. It was very busy and difficult to get a table. There's a few small tables in the front and a few small booths in the back. The tables are fixed to the ground so you can only move chairs around. I got a small white chocolate hot chocolate and the gyurere croissant. Both were great as the hot chocolate was very rich while the croissant was cheesy and flaky. I'd definitely come here again to try out their other hot chocolates or check out other locations. Overall, a great sweet midday treat for the weekend. read more

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Stopped in for some hot chocolate to warm up from the drizzly Boston day and it was the perfect treat! The store inside is welcoming and set up well...all of the chocolates looked so beautiful and tempting. The chocolate mice were so cute too! We opted for the single origin hot chocolate of the day and it was fantastic. It is very thick and rich so we chased each sip with a sip of water but it did hit the spot. Got a lovely boxed chocolate to go as well. Thank you for the treat, L.A. Burdick! read more

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Such a cute and aesthetic cafe - perfect for catching up with friends over a sweet treat and drink, though seating can be quite hard to come by especially on busy weekend afternoons. They're most famous for their hot chocolate and their carefully crafted chocolates. I've gotten their chocolates as gifts for people and they've always been delighted by how whimsical and tasty they are - while pricey, I can definitely see all the care and effort that goes into making them. I haven't gotten the chance to try their hot chocolate yet, though again, while looking at the menu, it's quite pricy for just one cup (over $7). The last time I came here, I ended up ordering a chai latte which also came with a bit of honey though I was pretty disappointed because it tasted super watery. read more

A whole store dedicated to chocolate! It's hard to find a dark chocolate hot chocolate but Burdick had one and it was fabulous! Their cakes all looked very delicious and options were plentiful. We tried one of the lemon chocolate cakes and hot chocolates. Very creamy and tasty drinks and a perfect pair with the lemon cake. Will 100% be back! read more

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Outstanding hot chocolate, intensely flavored and thick, as if they melted a chocolate bar for you to drink. Several varieties available, including milk, dark or white chocolate with or without coffee to make it a mocha, plus a spicy dark chocolate and a rotating single sourced chocolate from various equatorial countries. Friendly service. Just enough seating to get the job done. Oh, and a respectable chocolate chip cookie that ranks fairly high on my list: thick and rippled with chocolate closer to fudge, and a solid base too, with walnuts adding to the experience. Worth a look and worth trying all the flavors. read more

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Similar to all L.A. Burdicks, but spacious in comparison to the Harvard Square and Clarendon St. locations. There is a familiar feeling of the Harvard and Beacon Street corner location, minutes from where I grew up. Aside from the very recommended hot chocolate, the orange and lemon Chocolate-Dipped Citrus is a favorite. Service is run by friendly high school students and college freshmen. read more

I still remember when Boston only had one store, and was really excited to check out this new location in Brookline. The space is much larger and roomie are feeling. They have all of the classic chocolates, the signature hot chocolates, as well as a very complete pastry selection. It's a perfect place for a quick afternoon tea and pick me up with friends. They use mariage de freres tea and of course the hot chocolate is amazing! read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Pot of tea and cake/cookie - Cafes Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I've been to this LA Burdick twice and had decent experiences both times. The first visit was on a weekend it was busy, so we had to wait for a table. I ordered a pastry(torte) and a green tea. The second time was on a weekday, and it was much quieter with plenty of seating. I ordered the same thing again. No complaints about the things I had, but not memorable. You can find similar stuff at plenty of other places. The parking was easy both times as there is a lot of meters nearby. read more

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The mice have become a staple around the holidays! The packaging and chocolate its self are presented in such a special way. I love coming around the holidays to get a hot chocolate, a cookie, and do some christmas shopping. read more

The chocolate was really good same with the hot chocolate. I would come again and suggest that you try it. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Amazing food and perfect decors for pictures. Curated vibe and rich flavors! I ordered a mocha cake and a small milk chocolate hot chocolate and it was perfect. read more

It's great till you are enjoying your morning coffee and someone is changing their baby's diaper next to you and the staff says nothing. I guess it's fine to change poopy diapers in the sitting area at Burdicks. So much for food hygiene. read more

Ordered a latte, which was nothing special, fair priced but took 4 times the time would take to order the same coffee at Starbucks or Tatte... the ambiance is nice and looks fancy. Do not justify the hype. But i am happy there is another option of a coffee shop in Brookline. read more

Beautiful space! Perfect place to go for some good chocolate and coffee or hot chocolate in the winter! Must try if you haven't had their chocolate before, all handmade and sooooooo delicious and cute. Their bakery is amazing too! I inhaled a big box of chocolate that was supposed to be a gift, can't help myself lol. So glad they came to Brookline!!! Talked to their owner on their opening day, they use the best quality of everything, and you can certainly taste it! I'm not sure why some ppl are complaining about the price, I've been a long time customer and their price and portion haven't moved that much at all compared to other chocolate shop and inflation. And most import they kept the quality consistent, I'm even worried they don't make much money!! My favorite chocolate shop ever!! read more

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I had the spicy dipping chocolate that I should have savored although it was too delicious to take my time. We also grabbed a Christmas present for my mom. read more

Love this new location! It was pretty busy when I went (Friday afternoon), but it's a little bigger and more pleasant inside than the Harvard location, and definitely much better than the Newbury location. Got my usual (dark drinking chocolate) which tasted terrific read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Dark drinking chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Good chocolates, some cutely made. I don't mind paying for good quality, and I often do, but these are insultingly high prices. Won't return, I can get comparable chocolates at a fair elsewhere. read more

I've been a loyal customer of L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates at their Harvard Square location for many years. While it's had its ups and downs--such as periods of no seating and then limited seating availability--it has always been a charming little cafe. However, over time, I've noticed that the portions have steadily shrunk while the prices have climbed higher and higher. Naturally, I was excited to hear about the new Brookline location, especially since it's closer to me and promised to offer a larger space. I stopped by today and was appalled by what I saw. The cakes they now offer are miniature. They're about a third or even a quarter of the size of what the Harvard Square location used to serve, and the prices are sky-high. While I assume they still taste good, the portion sizes are so offensively small that I can't imagine ever returning. These cakes, pastries, and chocolates are not what I'd consider "normal-sized" for a cafe. I'm not expecting Cheesecake Factory portions, but these are far smaller than you'd reasonably expect for $6-$12; they're literally two or three bites. A visit to a cafe should be an enjoyable experience where you can relax with a coffee and dessert, and not leave feeling taken advantage of. I don't believe this pricing and portion strategy will succeed in Brookline. This isn't Harvard Square, where customers might tolerate a poor price-to-value ratio in exchange for the experience. Once the initial hype wears off, I expect the Brookline location will face significant challenges unless they make changes and offer some value. Extremely disappointing. One star. read more

Extraordinary chocolate. Lovely variety. I appreciate the non dairy alternatives. The store is rather bright and noisy, the espresso machine was rather overwhelming. The service was polite but not conducive to enjoying our stay. With only a few seats we were being pushed out almost as soon as we sat down. read more

What an extraordinary chocolate experience! The cafe is so cute and charming, and I love the ambiance inside. The pink decor and light wooden floor make the chocolate shop look even sweeter. We had coffee and tried two of their cakes, all of which were delicious. We left with a couple of their signature mouse chocolates and dark chocolate bars, which are labeled as handmade chocolates. read more

We have eaten at L. A. Burdick at various times for several years. This new location is very nice. The orange hazelnut chocolate cake is delicious. Their hot chocolate is rich and thick. The food and beverages are consistently delicious. The staff is very friendly. They have quite a bit of seating. But it is generally crowded, and we have been lucky to find a table each time we have ordered here. It is pleasant to eat here because unlike some of the other sit down coffee places in the area, people actually sit and talk to each other. Maybe because there are a dearth of plugs for computers. This seems to for the most part have discouraged those who camp out for the day, occupy tables, and treat establishments like this as work places or study halls. It is bright because the sun shines through the walls of tall windows, and the place feels light and friendly. There is a retail section that sells hot chocolate, chocolate bars, and much else that is chocolate. A nice place to get a special chocolate gift. However, this place is very expensive, and the cake / pastry servings are very small. Their individual chocolates are very very tiny. Some of their chocolate items have almost doubled in price in recent years. We realize the chocolate prices have increased, but we would feel better about ordering if they were more generous with portion sizes. We still occasionally stop by when we want a treat. read more

The location is great and the store was lovely. We had two slices of cake to go along with the little chocolate mice. The mice were gone in a flash and delicious-the cake slices were just ok. They were about 7.00 per small slice and we got them to go. When we opened the box at home only one was correct-a slice of raspberry chocolate. This was dry a s a bone. The other was a chocolate lemon (not what we ordered) but was better. The place is so charming but for the prices you pay-it should be exceptional and the order correct. read more

The Burdick chocolate store in Brookline just had its opening on Saturday and it was fantastic! The ambiance was nice and the head chef was mingling with everyone. The samples that they gave out were quite delicious. I bought a few chocolates which were excellent!!Some of the best chocolate that I have ever had. Would definitely come back and visit again!! read more

The Boston location I have been at for over 10 years often. I brought my daughter in on a Thursday for part of her City shopping day. There were 3 employees at the entrance and it was the worst experience ever. One other customer was there and she was holding court at the checkout. She had not even placed her order for chocolates we had. The gentleman getting my daughters chocolates seemed new and another gentleman came over and started critiquing him why are you using tongues you have gloves just use your hands. This guy was rude had the air about him he was too good to be there just took one item we had wrapped it up put on the bow when I said we have more coming he just walked away with an eye-roll. The girl employee noticed and came over and said oh so sorry I can fix it we got out box of chocolates and there was a special one on the side which is $9.00 for one truffle and I figure ok all should be in there walked over to get coffee at another place as it was so dysfunctional there and yup missing the $9.00 chocolate so I had to go back. Just a very unorganized poor customer service drop the dead weight and keep the go getters. read more