What a gem! I found this place out of total serendipity, and the minute I walked in, I was…read moreenchanted by the warm smell of roasted cacao beans and fine chocolate. Samples were available for me to try, which helped me discover what I liked out of so many different kinds of chocolate there! The owner is very sweet. You can tell that he loves what he does, and does what he love. As others said, the price is very reasonable. So glad I found it! Definitely worth a try if you love good quality chocolate.

This Bandy Brooks is a convenient little corner ice cream-chocolate-coffee shop that's next to the…read moreLiebknecht Bridge and overlooks the Spree River and the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). On the nicer days, they have a lot of seating outside (with umbrellas) where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and some sweets while taking everything in. Basically, have that movie European café moment, even if it's not quite one of the picturesque cafes. Location is everything here, basically. It's a nice place to take a break at while being smack dab between the Berlin Television Tower, the Berlin Cathedral, the Berlin Palace, and a bunch of big and small museums (including that museum area with the Pergamon and the Neues). Though, we hadn't actually stopped there to sit down. We were heading towards the Cathedral and it was a hot day, it was just conveniently the place that looked like it had the nicer ice cream between all the little tourist shops and eateries lining that part of the street. Why I'm even writing this review is because I got a cone of mango ice cream, and as someone who has been trying out ice creams throughout this trip, it was really good. X3 Didn't try out any of the chocolate, though apparently you can order online. It actually has one or two other locations in Berlin and claims some kind of history about their chocolate. The narrative from their website (and printed on the wall of their Friedrichstr location) tells about how a Belgian merchant going by Bandy Brooks meets Pee Dee, a Native American with Ecuador ancestry, and together they got into the chocolate business together mainly by selling to Southern cotton barons. That's why if you buy some of their chocolate, you'll see chocolate designs trying to draw from Native American influences/art as well as Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Television Tower. I'm in no position in telling whether the designs themselves are legit or not, but I haven't been able to find a Bandy Brooks in the US or outside of Berlin. Overall, super convenient for a tourist exploring this area. It's a shop that definitely takes advantage of the amount of foot traffic and tourists. I like their mango ice cream and wish I could have tried out some of the more elaborate sundaes they had. But mainly, I think that their outdoor seating and view is what really makes the spot worth noting when you're just looking for someplace nice to take a break.

This branch of Bendy Brooks is one of the few stores which the chain has, this branch is located on…read moreKarl-Liebknech Str in Berlin. The store its-self is quite small, and mainly sells items such as Iced Cream and desserts. I called in here, hoping to grab a drink and take a break while walking around Berlin, during my week in the German Capital, this place was very busy, also down to having a decent location and sadly the size of the store and amount of seating didn't seem big enough, even the queuing system was just a mess. The selection of drinks was poor, the same could also be said about the service, with the staff seeming not too welcoming, helpful nor friendly which is a real shame and these factors sadly result in my judgement deeming Bandy Brooks to be worth of a single one-star rating, I'm sorry to report.

A visit to Winterfeldt Schokoladen feels a bit like stepping back in time. The shop is a charming…read moreblend of nostalgic pharmacy, café, and fine chocolate shop - designed with great attention to detail. It truly reminded me of my Oma's cafe Haus in Manderscheid so it brought back a ton of memories for me. The selection of cakes and pastries was impressive; everything tasted fresh and delicious. A particularly nice touch: they even offer scones with clotted cream, which isn't something you find too often in Berlin. The highlight, however, is the hot chocolate, served in a distinctive mug - rich, creamy, and my little one really enjoyed it even though it was a warm summer evening. In addition to the café, they also offer a wide selection of high-quality chocolates and coffees to go. Definitely worth a visit !

The prices are decent and the coffee and chocolate served there were out of this world... The whole…read moreantique design and furniture of the shop adds a great deal to the whole experience. I would recommend you try the chili chocolate while you are there.

Finding a decent scoop of ice cream is more difficult than you would expect in a city as…read morecosmopolitan as Berlin, but perhaps I am spoiled by all the artisan creameries in my hometown of San Francisco that I would expect to see more than this little shop in the bustling area near Museum Island and Friedrichsstrasse station. Bandy Brooks is actually more famous for its chocolates, but the ice cream works in a pinch on an unusually warm day. I went for the medium cup of Mokka (Mocha) for 3.20 Euros (see photo), and it was blissfully more creamy than sweet. I believe the proprietors use all-natural flavors, so they don't have the strange chemical aftertaste you may get from other sweets shops. They offer a dozen flavors on any given day plus four sorbets. Be prepared to take it to go since seating is at a premium here. You get quite a nice view of the Berliner Dom from here as well as that strange HumboldtBox that looks like a damaged, sky-blue Rubik's Cube. ICE CREAM - 4 stars...refreshing and surprisingly tasty AMBIANCE - 3 stars...a compact operation...expect a queue of tourists SERVICE - 3 stars...they move efficiently TOTAL - 4 stars...get a cone, you deserve it

The ice cream was really nice but it was kind of melted... also, the staff was not as friendly as…read moreone. would expect. They definitely have some space for improvement t

If you need a special present for somebody who doesn't need to care about weight or sugar content…read moreyou'll find it here. This shop is a sort of institution in matters of chocolate and sweets. Various handmade sweets and a tremendous variety of unusual wrappings and sweet contents make this shop an adventure for sweetseekers. If the shopkeeper is in the mood you can even try before you buy!

I needed to thank a colleague in Berlin and thought of sending chocolates. I found Dubenkropp…read moreonline. I sent an email and followed it with a phone call although my German was not good Herr Dubenkropp spoke perfect English. He took my order for 18 truffles to be delivered, sent me an invoice and accepted that I pay with PayPal. He made this as easy and enjoyable as eating one of his delicious truffles! The price for the truffles and the delivery was very reasonable! - Irene and Daniel from NYC

Adorable corner shop with so many types of chocolates and coffee drinks. Worth a stop, but be aware…read moreof the small amount of space inside

I'd been biking for about three quarters of an hour when I suddenly felt really sick. Before the…read moremedicine kicked in, the only thing that could make me feel better was a hot tea, so I scrambled into the nearest café I could find. As luck would have it, I walked into this wonderful little café! Stepping inside, I felt like I'd been transported into a little cove of spring time happiness. With flowers, textiles, and pink furniture, it gave off a cozy, somewhat feminine, but sophisticated vibe. (The website gives a good impression of the general feel of the place.) They didn't seem to have internet, so it probably wouldn't be optimal for working/studying. However, it's definitely a fantastic place to read a book or have chat over a small muffin or two. The surrounding area wasn't particularly interesting, but when you're inside, you're whisked away to another world--one of flowers and freshness. Definitely worth checking out.

What a magnificant find!…read more This place is a "must visit" on any chocolate tour and while I suggest it be your last stop, that is only because I think you should keep this for the crowning glory and keep the chocolate out of the heat and sun if possible. This shop does not make its own chocolate. Rather, this shop gathers together all the different types of chocolate from all over the world. With everything from Anedei to Domori to other exotic chocolates, this is the place to go if you want to find quality chocolate. They have everything from inexpensive to very expensive but it is all top quality. This shop is quite a walk from the nearest underground subway stop of Oranienburger Str. but by quite a walk I mean 5 minutes past some of the best looking shops. There was even a kosher bakery on my journey. Upon arriving there were already two women who I had seen wander in to the shop ahead of me. I soaked up the chocolate heaven while they were served and the brilliant women running the shop that day helped me by bean, acidity and region, finding me the perfect bars of chocolate. For someone like me who is passionate about chocolate to say you MUST go here, you know that this, above all else, is a shop you must go to for chocolate in Berlin.

My girlfriend (chocolate lover) showed me this shop, and I much prefer it to the larger tourist…read moretraps. Though quite small (and pricey), they have a wide assortment from all over the world. Both times the woman working there (owner, I assume) graciously shared her knowledge and experience to help choose. This is the place for an extra special chocolate or for gifts.

Right up there with Rausch is Sawade if you are looking for really great chocolates in Berlin. I…read morewould be hard pressed to say which one is better, but whether you go with Sawade or Rausch you will not be disappointed. Heck, life is short so go to both and indulge.