Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop

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Max Brenner Times Square - smaller than the one in Union Square but has most of the same items if you are looking to shop quick and convenient especially for the tourists. Many people stop here to purchase hot chocolate and the line and wait is bit long for that. Usually come here to pick up a gift box of chocolates which they have a variety to select from for the holidays. Prices have gone up during the years.. but the selection for the most part is the same with some new varieties. You can also make your own gift boxes. read more

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Best hot chocolate in town! We were waiting for the hop on- hop off bus and decided to get hot chocolate for the ride. It was like drinking liquid chocolate - absolutely delicious. The guy behind the counter insisted on giving us a sample of the Italian hot chocolate to try and it was just as good. read more

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This location is in the middle of Times Square. Great place to grab a hot chocolate on a cold day to walk around. The location is small. There is no seating in the location. The girl that helped me at the counter was very kind. They sell a variety of chocolates and hot chocolate. I ordered the Italian hot chocolate in a size small. It was delicious - if you love chocolate, this is for you. For me it was personally too sweet and thick but still good. read more

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Nice place to get hot cocoa. But there is no place to sit and drink, so you basically have to buy and go. But it was perfect for a cold day in NYC. Located in the Times Square area next to the M&M store. I would stop again if I needed something warm to drink around the Time Square area. The service was good too. read more

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Stacey W.

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We ordered the Dubai Hot Chocolate that was advertised outside of the store. I asked the man at the counter if it will look exactly like the photo. He assured me that it would. I asked again before I paid for it and again, he told me it would look exactly like the picture. When he handed me the hot chocolate, I thought it was a joke. He actually said, "well it might not look exactly like the photo". I didn't want the ridiculous drink he made me but he refused to refund my money. See the pics below. read more

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Andrew M. M.

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This is good hot chocolate, but very rich and thick. Almost too much so. They have an extra small and small. Only get the extra small. I didn't try adding milk or the marshmallow ($1.25 extra). The line moves quickly, they gave out free chocolate samples while in the line and the price seems fair for Times Square. read more

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Tejaswini R.

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Hot chocolate was really good. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but was still delicious. It's near Times Square NYC. read more

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Bhagyashree B.

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Max Brenner was recommended as a must visit chocolate store by a few friends on our visit to NYC but left us a bit disappointed. It was a very small menu and they were out of waffles so there wasn't much left to try. We ordered hot chocolate, which was nearly $8 for a small size. The hot chocolate was good but nothing too different from what you'd get anywhere else. read more

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Oneg S.

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We ordered hot chocolate and it was delicious! The service was great and the most important thing its Kosher. All the chocolate that they sell are kosher. Just like in Israel read more

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I had the Italian Hot Chocolate with marshmallows. This was the best hot chocolate I have ever had!! Service was good. Friendly staff.

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Chelsie R.

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So happy we got to stop by and grab a hot chocolate for our boys to try. We used to have a Max Brenner at the Caesars Palace in LV but unfortunately they closed. Our son LOVED their hot chocolate. My husband and I ordered the Oreo shake which was extremely delicious! Still thinking about it. The service was decent and this spot was small and cozy. If you ever have a chance to stop by and your hot chocolate cravings arise, check out this spot- you wont regret it read more

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Helen D.

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We stopped in the Max Brenner store in the middle of Time Square because I wanted to try their hot chocolate. It was rich and decadent...super sweet but delicious on a rainy, cold day in NY. The gentleman working there was very friendly and gave us samples to try. We did end up purchasing the chocolate covered pecans which were super good. read more

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Vijay N.

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Of all of the premium hot chocolates we've tried in New York City, Max Brenner is by far the best! It has plenty of chocolate flavor without being bitter, and plenty of milky creaminess without being too dilute. It's a very nice treat to have on a cold day when walking around the city! The service was quick and easy, and there were lots of beautiful boxes and other chocolate goodies in the shop to look at while waiting for your drink. Would definitely recommend you check this out if you are going on a hot chocolate tour around New York! read more

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Cynthia Z.

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Came here on a whim while on my way to dinner and ordered their Italian hot chocolate with marshmallow and it was pretty good. It was sweet but I truly enjoyed it. In a way, it kinda remind me of the hot chocolates at the Bryant Park holiday market. This place is small so it's more of a grab and go spot. 4.5 stars read more

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Christine N.

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First Impressions- came in the store in a whim for a cup of hot chocolate and to get a break out from the cold and crowds of Times Square... the store was pretty messy and had some trash on the floor, old receipts and napkins and leftover detritus. But there was only one girl in the whole shop, so I'll cut her some slack The Noms: I really enjoyed the hot chocolate. Not too thick, not too thin... it's the perfect consistency. I got it with whipped cream, and it was so creamy and delicious. Wish there would be something whimsical like chocolate shavings on top or some crushed peppermint... but honestly this was satisfying to get out of the cold after looking at the 5th ave light shows and seeing the Rockefeller Christmas tree. It really hit the spot. In conclusion - I would come back here for another cup of hot chocolate, it is pretty pricey at almost $7, but it was a nice treat, and I don't have it often. Would definitely recommend the hot chocolate here. read more

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Samantha M.

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This hot chocolate is way too rich, and I love rich hot chocolate. I had to add milk and even then it's too rich. I got the peppermint this time. People were nice and it's a good location. read more

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Anyhony D.

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Was staying at the hotel above the Times Square location and decided to get a signature chocolate shake while I waited for my wife. I was the only customer in the store. The drink consisted of appx 4 oz of milk a scoop of chocolate powder and to the brim with ice. I commented "thats it for chocolate?" The blended drink was pale in color and had nothing but a hint of chocolate flavor. What a let down. $8.13 for hint of chocolate flavor. read more

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kristin c.

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Very patient gentleman at the counter. He was very busy but calm, even with a line forming outside after the Thanksgiving parade. He earns high stars. As for the store, it is small but with wall to wall chocolate merchandise. Hot chocolate was sold out so he kept telling people it's a bit of a wait for the next batch. Watched him pour a container of chocolate ganache into the milk. We didn't want to wait for it so asked for shakes instead. Generous amount of vanilla ice cream and scoops of ganache went in the blender. Granita shake was with ganache only, Oreo one was granita with cookies blended in. Looked good but we were disappointed bec didn't get the richer chocolate flavor. Their chocolate is just too sweet and reminded me of chocolate syrup. read more

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Mat W.

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The Italian hot chocolate is thicker than the classic, which the clerk told me about, but also much, much, much sweeter, which she did not. Add a marshmallow, and I was nearly catatonic in sugar shock. Get the small classic hot chocolate with a bit of whipped cream, and share it with a friend. It's plenty. read more

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M R.

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Great for hot cocoa, but not much else worth stopping in for. This is very small and has no seating. Great to grab a hot cocoa if you're going to be outside in the winter walking around times square. Service was polite but slow. read more

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Dolores L.

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Had the worse lunch ever! I ordered eggs and I got an overcooked, fried, dry egg or two eggs, couldn't tell, that looked like a pancake with spinach & mushrooms in the middle and covered with a layer of cheddar cheese. The hash brown potatoes tasted like they were re-heated. The dish came with a very small slice of baguette. Left most of the dish. I couldn't keep eating. It was very greasy! Ordered a cup of chocolate thinking it was going to be something special for $7.50 but it was just an ordinary cup of chocolate. Very disappointed. I won't be back. read more

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Enna J.

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Small little shop in Times Square. Service was friendly. The sell chocolates, coffee, a few pastries and hot chocolate. I got a hot chocolate. It was just ok. SUPER thick and sweet so if that's not your thing don't get it. Also as with everything in Times Square of course it's overpriced for small portions. read more

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Vidhi P.

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Oh my gosh the hot chocolate here is absolutely incredible!! I've been hearing about Max Brenner and needed to stop in for a rich, luxurious cup of hot chocolate. I got the Mexican hot chocolate with dark chocolate and it was phenomenal. They have soo many different flavors and you can basically customize your cup. There is a choice between milk, dark, and white chocolate. They even have mochas. Their menu is vast and has a ton of breakfast food but with a sweet twist. The restaurant, take out area, and shop are all packed but it's clear that they're serving up quality on every order. Amazing hot chocolate -- my new yardstick to measure all other hot chocolate to! read more

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Jaclyn P.

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Overall 4/5 stars! It was quite a windy night in Times Square and Max Brenner's hot cocoa definitely kept me and my hands warm! I only had the hot chocolate, which was phenomenal, but I do have to give a fair warning that although it was very nice and rich, the pure chocolate was wonderful but a little too sweet for my taste. If I had some almond or oatmilk to be able to displace the sweetness a bit, I would say it would've been perfect for my tastebuds! If you aren't a super sweet-inclined person, I would definitely go for the smaller serving (right photo in the one with the two cups!) read more

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Varsha T.

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This dessert was impeccable! The chocolate was creamy, decadent, and paired well with the fresh strawberries. We toasted the marshmallows right at the table and it was such a fun and interactive experience. read more

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Rhoda M.

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The chocolate syringe exploded in my purse. The syringes were sitting in a container on a counter, not in sealed packaging. I guess I should have been skeptical. Anyhow, I am out $8 for a chocolate syringe and waaaaay more for the purse. read more

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Jennifer B.

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Max Brenners was awesome. In a good part of the city where you are close to Times Square, etc, but far enough away to not be overcrowded and price gouged. The ambiance was casual but special here due to its chocolate factory and cafe feel. It was a chilly night, so our group of three got hot chocolate. It was rich but delicious. We ordered wings and burgers. Our dessert was the restaurant's specialty chocolate fondue with crepes, waffle & whip cream, along with fruit chocolate biscotti. To top everything off, the service was perfect. Our server Matt was funny, prompt, and friendly and did not rush us even though it was the end of the night. Will come again! read more

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Corinna W.

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Best hot chocolate! Rich and thick, surprisingly not sickeningly sweet like some hot chocolates or chocolate bombs can be. They use their high-quality chocolate in this. If they did frozen hot chocolates, i'd be in line for the summer. Their chocolates and other confectionery items are also really good! They gave out some samples when I went by. read more

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Picked up some Valentines chocolate here and have to say the first thing that stuck me was okay how lovely the employees were! Given it was valentines they were busy but made a point to greet everyone that came into the store . The store is small but filled with chocolate treasure - they have pre made boxes, truffle boxes you can customize, hot chocolate- basically everything a chocolate lover would like. Their prices are not bad at all and on par for premium chocolates! We got a box of 9 truffles for valentines- beautiful looking chocolates in a pretty presentation box. The truffles were good - loved some of them - but one or two were not my favorite and were a little grainy for some reason but most were just delicious and make the perfect decedent little bit of chocolate read more

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Great shop in the Times Square area. There were two employees, which is more than enough for the size of the store, about 100 square feet or something. There were an array of prepackaged chocolates in fancy boxes and a build-your-own-box option. They also serve fresh hot chocolate in little machines right at the counter. Definitely a place to stop by, even if just to look! read more

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Always the best. Worth the wait. Good gifts with boxes you dont need to wrap, chocolate will never disapoint. Great pit stop for client gift giving read more

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Sharm S.

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Cute little Max Brenner right in Times Square. Love to stop here for a quick gift. They also have warm chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa! read more

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Sunil R.

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Wow! How did I not know Max Brenner before? The caramelized pecans were exceptional and made it back home in my carry-on luggage. Wish they had a location back in the SF Bay Area. read more

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Tried them at the Bryant park holiday market and LOVED the hot chocolate. Super rich but not in a sugary way, my only complaint is that they don't have vegan/non dairy milk options read more

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Great little shop for gift items (chocolates, tins etc) - 5 stars because they have Max Brenner's, famous warm, chocolate chip cookies, and hot cocoa - plus my stroller fits in the aisles! read more

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Nicole R.

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Such a fun experience especially for kids who love chocolate! Great menu and service!

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Arrived at 10 am and they were not opened yet so went and rode bikes around Central Park and came back two hours later I had the hot chocolate While it is in no way as excellent as the hot chocolate in Spain it was very good The man working here today was super nice It made me want to buy a tin of the free sample of chocolate covered pecans he gave me read more

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Jessica R.

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Sweetest staff member ever! Frappes were amazing. Even got a great sample and will be headed back for souvenirs for friends before heading home. read more

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Dan M.

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Really good hot chocolate! Got the Pumpkin Spice and a plain hot chocolate, and they were both amazing!

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Sante A.

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One type of hot chocolate - delicious but very sweet. Two sizes, small or large. Small was perfect. No seating available.

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720 7th Ave
New York, NY 10036
Theater District, Midtown West
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(212) 388-0030
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What time does Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop open?

Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop close?

Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 10:00 AM - 11:00 PMFri-Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Does Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop have parking?

Yes, Max Brenner Times square - Chocolate Shop has parking options.

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“In a way, it kinda remind me of the hot chocolates at the Bryant Park holiday market.”

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4.8(27 reviews)

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This was the first brewery/beer bar that popped up when I looked up ones near my hotel planning…read morethis trip. The great reviews and overall rating along with the fact they had an emphasis on sour beers (my wife's favorite style of beer) made it a no brainer. Also as you have likely seen they are a women-owned operation so another positive. We did mistakingly walk by it at first but quickly found it. It's a beautifully designed space and more unique than your typical brewery space. Also speaking of they have lots of drinks other than beers, including wines, ciders, cocktails, coffee and a couple NA beers. Due to the impending storm they were closing early but my wife and I each got a beer. I got their New England IPA called Sun Up which was citrusy and juicy with a touch of bitterness/hoppy notes. Then my wife got their fruited sour Peach Berry Punch that definitely had a punch of pink guava and peach but the berry was more subtle. Two great beers with plenty of other styles available too. Service was friendly with a smile and took no time to get our beers. Such a positive experience we plan on returning to give their cocktails a try! An absolute must visit for beer lovers who find themselves near Bryant Park! (Also non-beer lovers since they offer so much more too.)

Cool spot. Really chill especially in the early afternoon. It started getting busy around 330/400PM…read more(Saturday). The bartender was really chill but once it started getting busy it seemed like the support staff was short, if not rude. All good, overall but just sorta hit weird. Although, that bartender is so sweet and I'd wanna come back.

0.9 mi•Chelsea, Midtown West

Bryant Park taproom

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La Maison du Chocolat Paris

4.6(5 reviews)

Convenient location situated in the newly renovated Moynihan Train Hall. First thing I ever tried…read morehere was the "Amanda's Case", which is 40 pieces of dark and milk chocolate almonds. It didn't wow me. Tasted pretty much like your standard chocolate almonds. I recently decided to give this place another shot to try their highly-raved macarons and OMG... didn't expect a macaron to change my life. The chocolate ganache is heavenly. My favorite might be the "Sylvia", which is milk chocolate ganache + hints of caramel. The worker behind the counter was kind and helpful. I purchased two macaron sets, informing her that one was a present. She graciously offered me an extra gift bag.

How have I never written a review of this remarkable chocolate shop?!…read more La Maison du Chocolat is my all-time favorite chocolate. I am a devotee of dark chocolate, and have tried every dark offering it has. Each is superb, even flavor combinations I haven't historically adored (like orange and chocolate - I know it's popular, but it's just not my favorite). That said, my personal favorite is the Anastasia, a hazelnut and dark praline enrobed in dark chocolate. It is exquisite. Service is always excellent. I've ordered in person and over the phone, and have always been so pleased with the staff. The website is helpful when ordering a variety, but if you'd like an entire box of Anastasia, for example, you have to call the Rockefeller Center store and place the order by phone. They ship once a week, and I always have my box fairly quickly. Boxes make terrific gifts ... including for yourself. If you're walking in, I recommend sitting down to enjoy a few pieces of chocolate, then taking the rest in a box with you. There is a cozy but comfortable seating area in the back just for this. This area is also an ideal place to enjoy some of their drinking chocolate. Highly, highly recommend.

Two sets of assorted macarons

Right in front of the Amtrak Ticketed Waiting Area

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Pamphlet with all the macaron flavors

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

4.5(198 reviews)

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The food, service and ambiance are all impeccable. It is my…read morego to place and the fact this remains my go to is because of the amazing staff. If I am so much as crossing by the area, I have to come to this place. Hedi is one of the many great staff members at this spot.

Not bad at all. Dropped in for a cramique after seeing them…read moreIn the window and being mesmerized. They were making everything fresh and it was great to see. I grabbed one chocolate cramique, which was dense but very tasty. I thought it would have been even better warm, so I would come back to test that out and to try coffee. Service was quick and we were in and out. The table area upstairs was good for sitting down to enjoy your treat, although the tables needed some cleaning in between guests.