Great cafe for a hot chocolate, an iced chocolate, a pastry, and more. I had a hot milk chocolate, an iced milk chocolate, and a ginger loaf slice. No complaints with anything I had! I thought the service was great, too. The ginger loaf slice almost reminded me of a coffee cake slice, but without the brown sugar on top, and with ginger and chocolate instead. I might eventually have to come back and try the white chocolate and dark chocolate drinks:) read more

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This chocolate shop is the epidemy of delight. The shop is large and there are several counters and displays of their delectable treats. Super fine chocolate creations are all that they sell. I opted for 4 pieces of the salted caramel bites which was plenty of chocolate calories for one day! They have so many different types of chocolates that it was hard to remember the names, much less which ones I would like the best. Each piece was around $3.79 and I believe an entire box of those caramels would set you back by about $70. Don't quote me on that. There were a lot of workers here to help out the customers. Located right off of Wisconsin Avenue this place is a perfect fit for this part of Georgetown. read more

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The hot chocolates were sooooo gooood! It was the perfect warm and hearty drink choice for a cold and rainy day. We ordered: 1 Milk Chocolate Signature sipping 10/10 1 Dark chocolate signature sipping 8/10 Chic chip cookie 9/10 My husband really enjoyed the dark chocolate and preferred it over the milk chocolate. I personally preferred the milk chocolate, but both were great! It was thick and rich but not overly sweet or too thick to drink. They have small batch chocolates from other countries you can try as well. We arrived later at night so they were already sold out sadly. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious once they warmed it up for us! Pricing: Prices are a bit expensive and the drink sizes or small. The small signature hot chocolate was $7.50 and the medium was $8.50. We went with the medium since it was a better size choice in our opinion. Seating and service: There's not a ton of seating and it's a fairly small shop. You can get drinks, pastries, coffee, tea, and chocolate candy treats. There's two cashier stations so it typically should go fairly fast to check out. The service was alright, informative if you have a question. It's first come first serve seating. Parking: There's street parking available read more

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TLDR: Solid chocolate shop with delicious hot chocolate offerings and cookies. My wife really wanted some hot chocolate last night and we happened to be near Georgetown. I found this place on Yelp and decided to bring her for a post dinner hot chocolate. I ordered the dark signature drinking chocolate and my wife ordered the milk chocolate signature drinking chocolate. I personally enjoy dark chocolate more, thus I found my drink to be tastier. My wife does not care much for dark chocolate so she enjoyed hers more. You may want some water after you finish your drink because it's very rich in flavor. Unfortunately they were out of the single source chocolate for the day. I assume that it must be delicious if it's sold out by the end of the day. We also ordered a chocolate walnut cookie, however I believe that she gave us the chocolate raspberry cookie by accident. I was not upset because that was my second choice anyway. The cookie had pockets of nothing but chocolate which, for a chocolate lover like myself, were pure heaven. The place is somewhat cozy feeling and has a decent amount of seating for a store in Georgetown. They care enough about the store to have closed off a bench that had stained upholstery. I appreciated that they cared about that because other stores would have just left it and allowed people to sit on it. The parking is typical Georgetown parking so be prepared for it to be a mess. We found parking on the side street right after the chocolate store. read more

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Everything here is yummy! I especially love the spiced chocolate! We always have to stop here for this spicy delight!

I believe in miracles, where you from, you sexy thing? Thus begins the opening of the infectiously catchy song by Hot Chocolate, but it might as well be an eponymous ode to the beverage that made Burdick's a local Bostonian institution that has now made its way to having a DC outpost in the posh Georgetown neighborhood. For those who think hot chocolate is just a warm version of chocolate milk, a few mere sips will be a potable epiphany that will cast aside such wild aspersions on this sophisticated drinking chocolate. Ordinarily it would suffice t describe an excellent hot chocolate akin to sipping candy or falling into the Willy Wonka chocolate pool like Augustus Gloop, but these sentiments fall way short of the head-flooding euphoria that one experiences upon sipping what was once described by the Aztecs as the "nectar of the gods" when they first stumbled across cacao beans in their conquests and the fact that their leader Montezuma was rumored to have drank up to 50 cups a day. The first sip is always the best with velvety smooth dark chocolate essence that lingers on the tongue with various notes of spice and fruit like a fine red wine. When I feel the need to dial back the intensity or visit during the summer time, I opt to have it served on ice to help mellow out the richness. There are also options for milk drinking chocolate and white drinking chocolate, but I think the added sweetness of either option masks the complexity and nuances of the high quality chocolate. In addition to being a cute intimate space for a post date hangout with a nice array of sweet confections, they also sell single bean source bars for the true chocolate enthusiast and bagged chocolate shavings to make your own at home or to add that distinctive finish to a mocha. Someone once said a miracle is when one plus one equals a thousand. I say when chocolate plus milk transforms into the seductive richness put forth by Burdick's', even the fiercest skeptics will believe in miracles. read more

My friend and I stopped here on a custom Georgetown exploration day and it was fantastic. We were instantly greeted when we came in and told about the history of this place. Apparently they custom make their chocolates through a long process. They're especially known for their mice chocolates, which my friend and I each bought. They were wonderful! I bought my friend a small chocolate elephant trio for her bday. I would definitely come back to try some of their cookies and other dessert! Everything looked wonderful and the place is well-kept and spotless. If you're looking for a small treat or something to buy a friend or family member, I definitely suggest this place! read more

This is very good fine chocolate. It could change how you see chocolate. Go talk and try.

I had a hankering to get hot chocolate while on our trip, especially after coming across a list of where to get the best hot chocolate in DC. But who wants hot chocolate in muggy June? As it happened we were in Georgetown in the rain when a heatwave finally broke. Rain always makes everything feel cozy, and I happened to walk by Burdock and that was that. I ordered a large drinking chocolate with dark chocolate. It was over $9 after tax which is kind of crazy. It was very good and similar to one I make at home. Based on the quality of the food (not the price) I'd give it 5 stars. Still, I wish they had a slightly spicy option. The spicy one sounded too spicy and I didn't want to risk it spending $9 on it only to not like it. read more

Glad we stopped in here on our way to our dinner destination. A cute spot with a large selection of drinks and cakes, but also lots of chocolates! The layered coffee cake was pretty good, very similar to tiramisu. My ginger lemon tea was a bit bland, but it's my fault for getting one of the non chocolate drinks. I didn't want to ruin my appetite for dinner though haha. Will definitely bring my mom back here as a hot chocolate lover. Staff was friendly and quick. read more

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Really enjoyed my stop here for a break from the summer heat. Nice cool inside and the back of the store has a nice seating area with a skylight and window into the back bakery. The coffee was made to order and the beans were sourced from Bolivia this month. Very cute and worth popping in for a hot chocolate or little chocolate mouse bon bon to go! read more

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Good place to stop for dessert or a quick pick me up in Georgetown. Came here for dessert after dinner and got the chocolate mousse cake which looked to be one of their top picks dessert wise. It was pretty good but nothing special. I had a higher expectation bc I recall enjoying the hot chocolate in their Boston location many years ago. Service was good though and the decor had the typical ambiance of a high end chocolatier. Seating in the front and back of the shop so didn't have any trouble finding a spot. I think I'll stick to the hot chocolate next time but it's a nice place to stop by to take a quick break in Georgetown. read more

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Love the hot chocolate! Usually its a nice and friendly atmosphere but last time I went there it seemed the manager was openly berating her employees. I found it a little uncomfortable because if things are happening in your business, shouldn't that be a conversation outside of customers being in the store? Also she should talk to them with respect not as if they are little kids. It doesn't seem right and I've been coming here for 3 years or so, this is the first time I saw this manager? I didn't catch her name but if you're looking for a place to chill out this is awesome. Just leave when that manager comes around. read more

I was walking around the Georgetown area when I came across a sign for a match chocolate. Curious as to what that would taste like, I decided to step in and give it a shot. They had a matcha chocolate and a matcha chocolate with mango. I decided to just get the iced matcha with the white chocolate and it was amazing! One of the best drinks I've ever had. The white chocolate was perfectly creamy, while also tasting not too sweet. The matcha was thicker and very smooth. Even my husband who doesn't like matcha enjoyed the drink and ordered an iced milk chocolate drink that was also delicious. We would definitely come back in the future if we're in the area again. read more

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I love this chocolate and this place is so chic! They have a very large variety of chocolates, including some in really cute shapes like mice and penguins. Most importantly, the chocolate is really high quality and tastes awesome. They also have a lot of chocolate boxes for sale, which would be great for Valentine's Day or the holidays. I haven't tried their hot chocolate or desserts yet but they're definitely on my list! read more

"You didn't get hot chocolate," said my friend who suggested we meet at this Georgetown cafe with chocolate in its name. Rookie mistake. Despite the blunder, my chai tea was excellent- smooth and creamy. To make up for the loss, I got a chocolate croissant. The chocolate is warm, dark, and very rich. The space itself has many places to sit, but no WiFi intentionally. If you go, unplug and connect with a book or friend. read more

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Amazing and rich drinking chocolate. If you're looking for hot chocolate, this might be a little too thick and rich compared to hot chocolate. However, paired with some cake and tea, it cancels out and is great! We enjoyed our time at this beautiful cafe. They sell a lot of cute chocolates as well. The cashier was very helpful in explaining all the different types of chocolates from different origins. read more

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Definitely not your mall shop, beautiful chocolates in a beautiful shop in the heart of Georgetown. I was craving a cookie so picked up two of the chocolate variety (well duh, I'm in a chocolate boutique). Both were delicious and very good. I'll need to return for that famous hit chocolate. read more

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I ordered chocolates on Feb 11th and paid for expedited shipping to ensure delivery by Feb 13th (max 16th). The package arrived late on Feb 17th at a hotel, but the recipient had already left the city. I sent two emails prior to delivery warning that the recipient would no longer be at that address, but I received zero response. They ignored my warnings and delivered the package anyway to a location where it cannot be collected. Since the delay and lack of communication caused this gift to be lost, I expect a full refund immediately. read more

Love the at atmosphere at LA Burdick. The place is has indoor seating and outdoors. It's never crowded but parking can be tricky. The pastries and drinks range from $7-$9 depending on what you get. Overall I love going to LA Burdick and definitely recommend after a heavy lunch. But beware from the cakes because they are VERY HEAVY. read more

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very nice service and ambiance with sunlight from windows. hot chocolate goes great with the colder weather. they have a very good not that sweet vegan apple tart and you can get dark chocolate vegan hot chocolate w plant milk. very glad to have a pastry and hot chocolate vegan option in georgetown, i would definitely 5 star if they had just a few more options than one standard thing for vegans to order! read more

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I heard about the hot chocolate and it was cold so I had to try it. A small basic hot chocolate was about $7 but it was really good. I was thinking that if a normal size was the same price then it would be worth it but I am not sure that you can really justify the size they give you for that much, despite it being really good. If you want to treat yourself, definitely check it out. read more

Decadent gourmet chocolate, the hot dark chocolate and drinking chocolate and ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies are divine! L.A. Burdick is a great addition to Gtown, there are only 6 locations in the country! There's a small indoor seating area in the back. The decadent Single Source and Dark Hot Chocolate both hit the spot! They taste very similar, the Dark Hot Chocolate is a little sweeter and a blend of chocolate manufactured in the U.S. vs Single Source is international, this month it's from Venezuela. Key difference is that you can only get the Dark Hot Chocolate in the 4 oz mini demo size but not the Single Source Chocolate. The Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie and Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are divine! They get their delicious gooey texture from ganache baked into a ball of dough. When you flip over the cookie, you'll see gobs of chocolate and the cookies are oozing with chocolate with a soft core and crispy edges. The only difference between the 2 cookies is that the Classic has walnuts while the raspberry chocolate has a hint of raspberry, but not overpowering. They are hands-down better than the heavy-weight Levain cookies. Even better, you can ask for a warm cookie and the staff will kindly heat it up for you! The truffles are truly a work of art and meticulously crafted and intricately carved into little milk and white chocolate elephants, mice, Halloween bats, snowmen, and large haunted house - the boutique will leave you in awe and truly a spectacle. The hazelnut Giandoja Ganache Truffle was creamy and tastes like mousse. The slender Raspberry Truffle was fun to try, but not my favorite. The service is stellar! On my birthday, I got a free cookie. Thank you! Don't forget to get a rewards punch card for teas, coffee, and drinking chocolate. Every year around Christmas time, I visit the shop for decadent hot chocolate and that ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie! Skip the cupcakes and walk up the hill to L.A. Burdick Chocolate. So good that I went back for my birthday! read more

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L.A. Burdick is a chic, cozy dessert shop and cafe. Once you enter, you're immediately surrounded by cases and shelves of beautiful handmade chocolates. The hanging lights from the ceiling and the aroma of the shop are warming and bring a comforting sit-down vibe. I had one of their infamous hot chocolates paired with a couple of desserts. The pastries were light, with the perfect sweetness, and very flavorful. The staff was well-known for the variety of chocolates offered. They could tell you about the chocolate itself, where it's from, the purity, etc. If you're in Georgetown or visiting this L.A. Burdick is a must have. Don't sell yourself short, you won't find better hot chocolate. read more

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Our favorite chocolate shop in Washington DC. LA Burdick is great! There are a variety of chocolates as well as baked goods. Their chocolate chip cookies are amazing ( with excellent chocolate). read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while to try their drinking chocolate (I've seen rave reviews of it), and I finally decided to stop in today. They, if course, had chocolates for sale, as well as a variety of cakes, pastries, and hot beverages. I ordered the milk drinking chocolate and a chocolate chip cookie. I expected both items to be good, but they exceeded expectations. The stand out was the customer service, though. Although my order wasn't complicated, and I didn't interact with the staff a ton, they were very friendly, and I didn't feel rushed at all like I have in some other similar places (though it also wasn't very busy when I went). I just felt very welcomed and comfortable, and I really loved the shop overall. I'm looking forward to coming back to try other items. read more

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Spent $40 on the worst chocolate I've ever had. Ordered a cake, latte, and chocolate covered cashews. The cake was awful, latte was bland, and cashews were okay but overpriced at $17. Avoid!!! read more

Truly the best hot chocolate I've ever had! The service was speedy and friendly. Layout of the store was very efficient, where the front was the store (so for shoppers who want to get in and out). The back of the store is the cafe with seating even further back. I got the dark chocolate hot drink, within my first sip, I was in heaven! I haven't had a hot chocolate that good in so long, well worth the 6-7$ I paid because I don't think I could make anything similar. The taste was velvety, rich, slightly bitter, somewhat floral?, and not too sweet. I'm a fan, would return! I think I'll try the spicy dark chocolate next time and maybe a pastry! read more

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I was looking for cute place to have coffee with a friend, and I stumbled across LA Burdick. we both love hot chocolate so we decided to give this place a try. I got the dark hot chocolate and she got the spicy dark hot chocolate. It was perfect! we were both worried that it might be too sweet, but that was not the case. I also like that the pastries were not super sweet, so they complemented really well with dark hot chocolate. Everyone is very friendly, greets you, and happily answers any questions. I had accidentally left one of my AirPods, and to my surprise, the staff had kept it safe! A week later, we were reunited! And to celebrate I got a croissant (not GF) to go and a hazelnut orange cake (GF). my husband claims that croissant reminds him of the ones we ate in Nice this past summer! For me, the hazelnut orange cake just became my favorite go to cheat treat!! Can't wait to take my sister here next time she's in town :) read more

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If you want to enjoy rich decadent hot chocolate in cold weather this is a perfect spot to stop. read more

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Such an incredible experience here with some of the best customer service I've ever experienced!! Came in with a friend to get her some hot chocolate and was immediately impressed. The space here is so beautiful, with lovely seating options with a great atmosphere. Really want to return to try their dessert options that all look amazing. The plan was for just my friend to order a dark hot chocolate HOWEVER the incredible workers came over and gave me a very small milk hot chocolate on the house because she "couldn't stand seeing me without a drink to enjoy". I've never had anything like that happen to me and I am SO grateful to the staff here for the opportunity to try their drinks. The drinks themselves were incredible. Super rich without being too heavy, and distinct flavor differences between the dark and milk varieties. Will 100% return here, and again THANK YOU to the amazing staff read more

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I first went to L.A. Burdick five years ago when on a trip to Boston, and one trip (aka one sip of the dark drinking chocolate) was all it took to make me an instant fan. When I found myself in Boston again a few months ago, it was a non-negotiable pitstop. I had some more drinking chocolate and it was just as velvety and decadent and tasty as I'd remembered. I was lamenting not being able to have more regular access to this deliciousness when I happened upon the discovery that there was now a location in DC! Such a pleasant surprise. Just checked it out and the Georgetown location is wonderful. Excellent-as-always drinking chocolate (my go-to for this and it's unlikely to be topped), yummy pastries (I had the mocha cake and it was rich but very satisfying), and friendly staff. I'll be back the next time I need a fix. P.S. I got lucky when I went (Sunday evening) and only waited for about 10 minutes to get my cuppa, but I hear that the wait can sometimes be as long as 2.5 hours (!!!) on Saturdays and Sundays. Something to plan for/consider! read more

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Came here around 3 on a Sunday and it was basically empty. The Christmas decor was very pretty in here too. I got the white hot chocolate in small and it was pretty small for $6 but wow - the chocolate was so rich and tasty! You could definitely tell it was high quality here. Definitely a more upscale chocolate place but I think it's worth it for high quality flavour and aesthetic. Need to come again to try some of their actual desserts. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - white hot chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You can't go wrong with any of the drinking chocolates, hot or cold, dark or milk (white is an option but not my personal fav). They're my favorite I've ever had and I've had a lot??? They use high quality chocolate and have a higher chocolate to milk ratio than your average American hot chocolate, but not as thick as Angelina in Paris or like an Italian sipping chocolate, so you can drink a whole cup without feeling like you have a brick in your stomach. I recently finally tried one of the single source drinking chocolates and it was amazing! Luxurious and decadent without being overpowering. The pastries (croissant-based items) are so buttery and flavorful. I honestly don't like croissants in general (they were even hit or miss in Paris) but Burdick's are consistently amazing. Crunchy and golden on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. I literally don't understand why Boulangerie Christophe is packed on weekend mornings but Burdick isn't (Christophe is decent and also just has different things, but Burdick is better for croissants and also has their own specialty items). As you can see from my photos, I've come here a LOT. It's a clean, comfortable cafe space. My husband and I come with our toddler regularly around 9 am on the weekend. It's really peaceful at that time and there are fresh croissants. On Sundays, the manager John is there. He is super friendly and looks after regulars well. He takes pride in Burdick's quality and cares about going above and beyond to maintain excellent standards. He makes the best drinking chocolates! We've tried a lot of the cakes and cookies over time. I'd need to write an essay to be thorough. Get whatever catches your eye, it'll all be good. The chocolate truffles make excellent gifts. You can get them in the shape of cute mice or a seasonal animal (currently elephants). They can come in wooden boxes with ribbons. They also sell retail drinking chocolate to make at home. The prices reflect the quality, but it's way cheaper than going to a brunch restaurant or going out for cocktails so you have no excuse not to come. read more

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For a special treat or gift you have to stop in. Amazing chocolate and bakery treats as well as coffee . The staff was great and treated us when we walked in. They answered all our questions and made recommendations for what we were looking for. Perfect Christmas gifts - thank you read more

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As a long-suffering hot chocolate lover in DC, I finally had the brilliant idea of googling where in DC one can find the best hot chocolate. All fingers on reddit pointed to LA Burdick, so I was very excited and cautiously hopeful to head there. The ambience is the DC answer to London's Valerie Pattisserie. Trying to convey a Parisian, luxurious flair. It was surprisingly quiet, few customers, but perhaps it's the location, one beat away from the most crowded commercial corners. Ok to the hot chocolate. It was certainly...very good, in fact (by DC standards) excellent. It was, essentially, milk (though nearly more like a rich yoghurt) with lots of high quality actual-chocolate in it. Very thick, frankly a full-on dessert, such that it would make no sense to have it with a cake. In other words--what it's *not* is a drink with normal hot chocolate consistency and pure cacao. They have two types of hot chocolate, this was the dark type. I don't think the other one would be closer to my Eureka. So again: Kudos for sure, but THE hot chocolate that focuses on the cocoa? Not quite. read more

The prominent sign in front of the shop, as well as most of the reviews on most of the review sites, said this was the place to get a hot chocolate, so I was curious, even having no great need of it on a pleasant night. I ordered a spicy dark chocolate with almond milk, bypassing what looked like some pretty impressive Easter egg collections and cakes. I can see what the crowd was talking about. The hot chocolate truly tasted rich, bitter, and chocolate-y throughout. I was a bit miffed that it wasn't really spicy, but it definitely was a lot more strongly flavored than most. It still was missing an extra accent or kick and was not as good as Sweet Science's hot chocolate, but this place did have the virtue of being open until 8 (at least on the day I stopped by). If I had greater need, I could have seen getting some other chocolates, but I was already pretty well indulged. read more

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The drinking chocolate (get the dark!) is the closest thing I've had to some of the famous Parisian staples a la Angelinas. The pain au chocolat dough was a bit dense, but the chocolate itself was fantastic and folded into the dough in a very unique way. The cafe seating is tucked in the back of the shop away from the storefront, so it's quiet and clean (even on a Saturday morning) with plenty of tables. And not sure where all these bad service reviews are coming from- both woman working were absolutely lovely! They also walk food & drink to your table and clear dishes. read more

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I had the milk hot chocolate! Best ever. The server was friendly and the shop is beautifully presented. I also purchased a bar of dark chocolate with almonds my favorite. Craving Done! read more

Service: The person behind the counter was patient as I perused and was knowledgeable about the many different options. We had a misunderstanding about identifying one of the chocolates, and it turned out the signs were on backwards, which they remedied immediately. Food: On entry, there is the chocolate counter on the left, and, walking towards the back, the café counter, which offered drinks and items from their bakery. I got the Copley squares, which came with two stacked pieces of dark chocolate with hazelnut-almond interior, and a Porto Baton, which was dark chocolate with cinnamon, cardamom, and hazelnuts. The chocolate itself did not taste more decadent than others but the smooth texture was pleasant. Ambience: There was some limited seating. I was the only patron upon arrival, so it was rather quiet. Value: The Copley squares, as a double, was more than the Porto Baton, and altogether was $5.70. Although the service was great, for the quality of the chocolate and simple presentation, I would argue that it is not worth the price. read more

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