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.

The best chocolate maker of Belgium! If you can't wait to taste his chocolates after buying them in…read moreone of his flagship stores, just go to his tasting room on "Place du Sablon" and try his hot chocolate. Belgium at its best!

This was touted to be the hidden secret of Brussels. Where you get the best pain au chocolate…read moreyou've ever tasted. Not being a huge fan of pain au chocolate I could not say if this was true. But the other goodies I got here were mighty tasty. However due to old age & maybe the exhaustion of walking there I can't for the life of me remember what I got... bugger! The wife assured me that the Pain au Chocolate was tasty & among the best that she's had here. Though I'm sure there might be better places, maybe none quite so close though.

Quality is excellent but beware these are Japanese portions!…read moreOrdered a strawberry tart for 10 personnes and i'ts diameter was 20 cm! at 33 euros. In order words to be sure to have enough for my guests I had to purchase an extra fraisier for 6 pers at 21 euros... A bit of a rip off

Very unpleasent approach. Uninterested and cold. Almost no explanation, no smile. After having…read morespent 72 euro!! Not any gesture to taste something , just cashing in. Looking for real service at a kind artisan. Any suggestions ??

I discovered this artisan chocolatier because I was eating in an Indian restaurant nearby (La Porte…read moredu Bengale, but now called Le Palais du Bengale) and at the end of the meal, I got a tiny piece of chocolate that was amazing and I asked the owner of the restaurant from where he buys these chocolates and I was referred to Vandenhende! The quality of the chocolate here is very high and the taste is just exactly what my taste buds ask! The shop is small but their selection of desserts and delicatessen is big: pralines, sachets d'oranges au chocolat, ice creams and sorbets, pâtisseries, etc These guys they can cater your event and fit your needs. They are very nice and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of their products. Give them a try, I doubt you will be disappointed.

Fairly inexpensive chocolates that (like most chocolate) were quite tasty, but not particularly…read morespecial. Right after my purchase I decided to take a quick photo of the store and got yelled at by their staff. This left me with a bad aftertaste ;).

The first and best chocolate shop I visited in Brussels! I was pleasantly surprised at the low…read moreprices. Bought about 6 pieces for less than 2€. It was so good, it ended up being the last place I went before heading to the airport to fly home. I'm wondering now if they'll ship to the US...

From the owner: Nous recherchons de nouveaux locaux pour vous servir. Confiez-nous vos coordonnées et vous serez…read moreaverti de notre réouverture ! Rendez-Vous Chocolat vous confectionne plus de 80 pralines artisanales différentes. Nous utilisons des chocolats qui nous ont fait vibrer par leur goût hors du commun et qui proviennent de différentes régions du monde. Nos pralines sont toutes confectionnées avec amour dans nos ateliers attenant au magasin. Elles sont fourrées de ganaches aux fruits, aux fleurs, aux épices et mille autres merveilles de la nature, tels les pralinés de fruits secs de toutes sortes. Toutes sont créées pour dialoguer avec vos papilles gustatives, les faire rêver, les enchanter ! De temps à autres, nous organisons des événements, par exemple sur les relations que les Mayas entretiennent encore aujourd'hui avec le chocolat. Par ces événements, nous invitons les amoureux du chocolat à découvrir d'autres facettes de ce cadeau de la nature.

Excellent chocolate and we tried them all. Several…read morelocations. We have also tried them all. Staff was friendly and helpful at all locations. Passion Chocolates asks if you want your selection in a box or sachet bag. In the bag you pay only for the weight of the chocolate-- about .80 euros a piece. A bargain! The boxes are slightly more but travel and present better if it's a gift. We found the caramel, coffee, and floral flavors to all be strong and well-balanced.

You pay for what you get. If you're willing to pay, then at this five establishment you will find…read morethe very best chocolates in the city. We were warmly welcomed more or less as soon as we entered. Given a sample of their home made ice cream. Which made my buddy melt at the knees. The sample of a liquor chocolate did the same thing to me a few minutes later. They sell rich artisan chocolate that are not bitter even though they are dark. The flavours inside do not overwhelm, nor does the chocolate overwhelm the flavours. This is a very fine balance to achieve yet they somehow manage it with every chocolate. I'm done with the other chocolate places. This will be my go to place for now on.

While in Belgium had to visit as many chocolate shoppes and tasted enough to determine which one to…read moretake back to the family. In the Grand Place these chocolate shoppes were lined up almost next to each other. Neuhaus was the first and ultimately the finalist. I appreciated the welcome as I came in, an overview of the history as I drooled over the well stocked cases. Of course there were too many flavors and types to pick from. Overall my taste buds did its job and the flavor combos, the snap of the chocolate and taste won me over to Neuhaus. I ended up customizing the boxes according to the choices dictated by family back home which covered pralines with caramel, yuzu, coffee, speculoos, etc. In the end buying direct avoided tariffs and what I saved went to more pralines but the tradeoff was a fuller luggage. Neuhaus had a frequent buyer program that I signed up for. Not sure how much I'll make use of it.

Do you like chocolate? Well this is one if not the best chocolate house in Brussels…read more From the time you walk in it's a sensory experience. Visually it's amazing with all the chocolate and options you have to chose from. Yes it's not inexpensive but quality chocolate is well worth it. The lady in the shop was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in making the right selection. Neuhaus was the inventor of filled chocolate with awesome flavors. If in Brussels this is a must stop to shop!

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.

While next to one of the most touristy destinations in Brussels, the chocolates here are…read moreoutstanding! The truffles absolutely melt in your mouth! The dark chocolate is divine - without the dry, bitter aftertaste often present with lesser quality ingredients. I highly recommend a stop here!

Out of all the chocolatiers in Belgium, this has to be one of my favorites. Galler stands out…read morebecause not only is the quality top notch, but also intentionally affordable. Though Galler remains modest, whether it's in their cost, branding or initiatives, they should not be overlooked as they are indeed one of the suppliers to the Court of Belgium (see crest inside store). The chocolate here is delicate and smooth, light, and delicately sweet. I've ordered a variety-- 19 to be exact, and can already promise you, each one will be savored accordingly. SERVICE: A monsieur helped me with my order, and was incredibly patient, astute, and knowledgable. He overheard me telling someone my partner was lactose intolerant and took that into account when I was interested in purchasing some chocolates. Even when I asked which chocolates would be more cost efficient (ie: pre-packaged bars, etc), he didn't try to upsell.

Galler was our favorite chocolate shop that we visited while in Belgium. We initially stopped in to…read moresample a few truffles while on a food tour and went back afterwards because we learned that this is one of the few chocolate shops that is owned by a legitimate chocolatier according to our guide. We purchased truffles, chocolate bars and advent calendars to bring back for gifts.

Maybe I'm spoilt, maybe it's because I'm American/British... but I was kind of disappointed with…read moreRob. Yes it has niche items that you can't find elsewhere. Yorkshire tea saved it from getting two stars. But is it 'The Destination' for your culinary needs? I bloody hope not. It was much the same size as our local Carrefour, with not much of a better selection. Yes the stuff maybe of a more 'gourmet' level. Yet it's much the same stuff. The wine... huge disappointment. There really is a better selection at any grocery store. Yes they had a few bottles of great wines, but with the boasting on their website. One would expect aisle upon aisle of choice. Not half an aisle. I'd go back for the niche item. Regular grocery shopping? Not on your nelly!

Wow! Truly a gourmet produce shopping experience that you get to experience here. And yes, it is…read moreabsolutely a hit to the wallet too, so be prepared. If you are from the US, think Whole Foods, but way more upmarket - almost maybe a better comparison would be Dean & DeLuca, cause similar to them, a lot of the food and drink here is curated as well. Case in point, the guys at the grocery store knew so much about produce I had never even seen before - a yellow dragonfruit! Crickets - chocolate covered and plain and in a dip! Chinese rhubarb! Citron Caviar!! BTW, that last one was a product of USA and I didn't even know that the US was a producer of this food item, let alone what the thing was! I was really super lucky that another Yelper, Hubert E. was accompanying us on our voyage of discovery around Rob's as he knew where the best stuff was kept, and since he is a local, was really helpful in explaining some food items that mum and I could not figure out what they were. Best of all, we ended up going on a day that a whole number of producers were showcasing their goods and so I tasted beautiful salmon (I don't know how I can ever buy Salmon from anywhere else again) to 4 different kinds of bee pollen, exquisite black truffle biscuits and amazing wine from the south of France. Yeah, totally can't wait to go back - next on my list, beside shopping of course, is to go eat at their restaurant upstairs!