The chocolate here is AMAZING. I've only been in once to buy a gift for some of my friends down…read moresouth as this shop markets itself as being a 'Yorkshire gift shop.' (Even though obviously you can get chocolate -everywhere.) I had to buy myself a little treat too as I really couldn't resist-their chocolates just look so special and delicious, and taste it too! I think the prices are reasonable for how nice it is too, and there's lots of choice.

Yummmm, chocolate!…read more Monk Bar Chocolatiers have a wide array of sweets to serve your dessert needs. When I walked along The Shambles, I was honing in for something to get my sweet tooth, and I spotted this lovely chocolatier. They offer various cream-filled chocolates and truffles, along with larger bar chocolates, drinks, and novelty items as well (I stopped by a month or so before Easter, so got to see a collection of beautiful chocolate eggs). I settled for a small box of 8 - I know I'll eat them all myself and it's my own fault if I get fat. Still, these aren't the types of chocolates you want to scarf down like a candy bar - these are rich and flavourful, and you'll get enjoyment out of each one. I'm personally a fan of truffles so I focused mainly on those, and on darker chocolates. My favourites from my collection were the Cocgnac Truffle, the Whisky Truffle, the Amaretto Truffle, the Coffee Cream (in dark chocolate), and the Gianduja. There was another one that I absolutely loved, something that was bitter and dark and presented like a truffle, but it was a limited item so they don't have it on their standard menu - bummer! If you're looking for chocolates and you're in York, you're bound to find something you like here. Their website lists many of their chocolates, but there are some unlisted options as well. Additional bonuses are friendly and knowledgeable staff, and competitive pricing. I meant to take some photos of my chocolates but...um...I ate them all too fast. Whoops? Guess I'll just have to go back for more.

This place is a bit of a magical surprise on your time travel through the Shambles…read more You begin smelling chocolate before you're even in front of the shop. And it's not uncommon to see hordes of people queuing up outside for one of their chocolate cups with chocolate sauce... and why WOULDN'T you get one of those???? I recommend getting the milk chocolate inside the dark chocolate cup. The rich, buttery, creaminess of the milk chocolate is accented even more by the ever-so-slight bitterness of the dark chocolate. Ok, so I'm now looking up the next train to York.....

If you have a sweet tooth, as I do, and a taste for less generic candy that you find in the corner…read moreshop, you should check this place out. Spoke with two very sweet employees, who permitted me to taste a few candies before committing to purchase. This seemed fair, as they weren't busy and I am American, which meant I wasn't sure what things would taste like. In any case, the prices are reasonable. The staff helpful and kind.

this is a super gimmicky sweet shop, mainly for the tourists in york!…read more it does give a slight ye olde sweetie shoppe feel, as you walk in? but thats where it ends! saw plenty of york fudge, york toffee, boxes of sweets with pictures of various places/landmarks of york. not my kind of sweet shop! they did have a good range of sugar free sweets, and giant gob stoppers, the size of a tennis ball! and any parent buying that for there children, needs there heads looking at! its not a big space, inside the shop, and it has not been open long. but it will appeal to alot of people, mainly tourists!

We walked in to see what the hype was about. Thr fiendly staff greeted us immediately and offered…read morea sample of dark chocolate sea salt and we were sold. The more slices you order the better the deal so we got 6 slices for 22 pounds. Our choices were the dark chocolate sea salt, sea salted caramel, white chocolate, and maple walnut. All were creamy and delicious although I wasn't a big fan of the maple walnut. We didn't get to see them make it but maybe next time!

Mum and I were wandering around York when we heard someone say there were free fudge samples. As…read moreany self respecting sweet fan would do in this situation, we took advantage. We tried the salted caramel and dark chocolate flavours. Both tasty, but ended up purchasing the salted caramel flavour. The price depends on weight and for a healthy slab, I paid £4.80 which really is a fair price for home made, fresh fudge. The fudge is made fresh in the shop and you can watch it being made if you want. They also have other flavours than the ones we tried/bought. Definitely recommend a visit when in York.

A truly decadent treat. Absolutely redefines your notions of what smooth should mean in relation to…read morechocolate. The simplest of their selection is the best. Staff is incredibly accommodating when it comes to unique arrangements.

Hotel Chocolat do my absolute favourite chocolate ever. It's amaaazing. I last went at Easter…read morebecause they reduce all their Easter stock by 50% the day after. To be honest it's still not cheap at half price but it is gorgeous. I bought some little chocolate chicks and eggs as gifts (and for myself) last time I went and they came packaged nicely and made lovely little gifts. Hotel Chocolat also sells things like chocolate cooking ingredients and very high percentage cocoa chocolate. Gorgeous shop but definitely just for a treat!

York is a beautiful town with lots to see, do and shop. Read good things about York's Chocolate…read moreStory. We we travelling with our Bulldog, so we took turns visiting the shop. Got a bunch of chocolate bars (milk, dark and raspberry) and a selection of their pralines. Even though very busy, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Prices are very fair. The chocolate bars were quite good. But maybe not exactly our style. Or maybe I'm biased because I'm Swiss :D But the pralines were divine! Pieces of art. Tasted as amazing as they looked. Really up there with the very best ones we've had yet. All kinds of ingredients and fillings. Just amazingly tasty. Surely we'll be back for more whenever we're back in York.

We attended the guided tour as 2 adults and both really enjoyed the entire experience. There were 2…read moreother families in our group for a total of 8 people. One family had a little girl who was probably 4 years old and she thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. Our guide was fantastic from the beginning to the end. She was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. The tour is interesting while giving you historical information about chocolate coming to England, the first chocolate families, as well as giving you a few tastes along the way. At the end you get to make your own white chocolate lollipop to take home. You also get to watch the chocolate kitchen make some chocolates and tested those as well. We thought it was worth the money and glad we did it!