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

Part of Rudolf Braun, this delectable Manneken Pis themed chocolate shop is located across from the…read morefamous statue. Manneken Pis is a famous sculpture of a boy peeing into a fountain. The idea is meant to showcase the humor of Brussels. The fountain sculpture was created in 1619 by Jerome Duquesnoy and it still stands today. The shop carries a variety of peeing boy chocolates as well as other fine candies. They've got truffles, bon-bons and more. We bought quite a few Manneken Pis chocolates to take home to friends and family. They were all well received not just because of the fun but because of the fine Belgian chocolate used to make the creations.

This chocolaterier shop is right next to the famous peeing boy statue, Manneken Pis. So of course,…read moreit only made sense that they would name their chocolate shop after him and have chocolate molds of him as well. Their chocolate are just out of this world! I love Belgian chocolate and after eating chocolates here, I may never feel the same about chocolates in America. We loved the first box of chocolates so much, we had to go back and buy 7 more to give to friends and family, of course, only 4 made it to friends and family, we ate most of it on the plane and on our way home. It was so hard to resist! The employees here speak english and they give you great deals on buying bulk. Also, free samples!

My boyfriend says this is the best Mediterranean patisserie in Brussels! It has a variety of…read morePastries inspired by the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. If you've never had these types of pastries, I would highly reccomended you try. They are often very petit, with intricate twisty shapes. Very different from something like a French pastry. We stopped in on a weekend trip. It is right near the Grand Place, so mark this spot on your itinerary around the palace. The shop is like a scene in Harry Potter. The pastries look magical, glittering with different colors. Sits perfectly in with the surrounding architecture. The shop keeper was very nice and efficient. She spoke to my boyfriend in French and me in English. I bought two pastries. I round pastry with pistachios, and a pastry similar to a fig newton, but with dates. Both were amazing!

If you've had enough chocolate in Belgium, make a stop here for Turkish delights and other sweets…read more I thought it was reasonably priced, and I enjoyed all the samples that the generous owner gave me, when I was deciding what to get. Make a stop here. It's a beautiful little shop with friendly service. I liked taking these treats home with me.

You can either take out your chocolate or order a drink and snack to dine in. If you order a drink…read moresuch as coffee or hot chocolate, they let you pick a complimentary piece of chocolate to go with your drink, which is a nice touch. You order at the counter, take a number, and they bring your order to your table. (There is no additional table service after that, though--you'd just go up to the counter again if you would like something else.) My hot chocolate was delicious--not too sweet but rich and had good flavor. The chocolates were tried tasted homemade and were really very good. We regretted not getting more before the end of our trip to take back home! Great location near the Mont des Arts and KMSKA museums.

Stop for a break after visiting the Museum of Instruments. We only had hot chocolate, but it was…read morethe best hot chocolate we've had. We also got to choose a piece of chocolate. Then bought some chocolates. I think these were the best chocolates I've had in

Belgium is internationally renowned for their chocolate. For world pastry-champion turned master…read morechocolatier, Pierre Marcolini elevated his craft so that his brand is now synonymous with "haute chocolaterie". He put emphasis on putting a higher percentage of cocoa in a smaller piece, minimizing the sugars. He also puts emphasis in sourcing cocoa beans directly from the growers. Each piece is assembled at their factory in Brussels and delivered to their shops all around the world. I was introduced to Pierre Marcolini in Japan of all places when the No1DP gifted chocolate to me at their shop in Tokyo Station. However I didn't know about the brand all that much until I took a Beer and Chocolate Tour offered by the Brussels Journey (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-brussels-journey-bruxelles-2?hrid=_rEIZsWrygpqHYK9wROIKQ). I guess they must be renowned if random passerby attempt to take a sample while the host was giving a lecture about the brand. She and her 2 assistants literally had to shoo quite a few people! It's really a haute chocolaterie when they're the only one in the chocolate tour that doesn't give you a 10% discount. --- A day later I went to their flagship shop. There was a really nice lady at the counter that helped me with the process of buying chocolate there. I got a variation of their signature box Malline Découverte where I was able to make a custom box. Note that this is the only option to make a custom box. The box fits around 35-40 pieces and costs €39. There were plenty of premade boxes for sale but if I was going to pay €39 for a box I might as well enjoy each piece. My favorite pieces are almost all variations of a theme as they contain something crunchy. Not a big fan of fruity chocolate in general. - Câlin fondant/lait (almond and hazelnut praline, Quimper wafers and Madagascan vanilla caramel, coated in dark or milk chocolate) - Pavé de tours fondant/lait (a crunchy blend of hazelnut and almond praline with Quimper wafers, coated in dark or milk chocolate) - Torsade (Avola almond praline gianduja with caramelized Piedmont hazelnut crisp, coated in milk chocolate) - Earl grey tea (ganache infused with subtle bergamot notes of Earl Grey, coated in milk chocolate) [NOTE: I remember this distinctly from Japan and luckily this was one of the chocolates sampled on my tour.] This is best consumed with coffee or tea. They have locations in some of the higher-end shopping districts of London, Paris, Tokyo and of course Brussels. The closest place in the US is sadly in Hawaii.

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.

I'm in love with Mary! If I'd had more room in my luggage, I would have purchased more than the…read more6-piece box. Friendly staff, wrapped the package nicely with a little bow, made it feel like a special little luxury for the road.

I wanted to support Mary, a woman-owned chocolatier. Mary's chocolates were pretty good, but I…read morenoticed their shapes were slightly inconsistent. For a chocolatier that prides itself on serving its chocolates to royalty, it seems like care is not taken for precision. I did enjoy some of the interesting flavors like Earl Grey or orange liqueur. I suppose the taste trumps shape.

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.

My SO was looking forward to trying her first liege waffle here at Maison Dandoy and she thoroughly…read moreenjoyed her first one. Since it was a little after opening, there was a lot of seating available both outside and in. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert location was already impressive with its 1800s glass enclosed shopping arcade but we opted for inside seating to be surrounded by the beautiful woodwork and colorful panels of the restaurant. Staff were friendly and service was leisurely which allowed us to linger even after we finished our drinks and waffle. They served both Brussels and Liege waffles that could be customized with your choice of toppings or a bunch of set combos. We decided to share a liege waffle with stewed strawberries and it wowed us. We loved the sweetness from those unusual stewed strawberries (looked no different to us) on top of the crunchy and caramelized liege waffle. It was the perfect pairing and worth the splurge. We also appreciated the large glasses of cold lattes which provided a much need jolt of caffeine on an already quite warm morning (June heatwave throughout Europe). One knit pick was the table we chose wobbled a lot but with a folded napkin underneath temporarily stabilized it.

20/10. the waffles were so soft and fluffy. this is what i think about when i say belgium waffles…read more these are definitely the best waffles and they were sooooooo goood. i can't emphasize this enough; so light fluffy and a creamy flavor. the service was fast and the ambiance was beautiful. i mean look at the table