We visited this chocolate shop just down the street from another store…read more We found a lower cost of chocolate but we learned that that's because they use more sugar in their chocolate than some of the higher end chocolate houses. Don't get me wrong it's good chocolate but not a rich and has less cocoa in it. For gift giving get this chocolate and save the higher end for yourself but it's still Belgian chocolate and can't go wrong with that.

I visited La Belgique Gourmande on a Wednesday early evening & there weren't too many people in the…read morestore. The interior was beautifully decorated. The store has a self-serve structure where everything is priced by the pound. The workers were very friendly--one even greeted me with a free sample & we had a lovely conversation about traveling. The rumors are true: Belgian chocolates are absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the treats so much that I even made a second trip to bring one of my friends back to try some for themselves. I would definitely visit again the next time I'm in Brussels!

A massive sweet shop. 1 euro 49 cents seemed like quite a reasonable price for 100g…read moreI didn't have a sweet tooth but needed a pick me up and their branded energy drink seemed like it could fit the bill. Just 1 euro and without the sharp taste some energy drinks have (which I likebut some people may not). Hundreds of sweet choices, caffeine and a funny name? Has to be 4 stars.

Super great place to get chocolates here! The service is wonderful and they let me try samples of…read morethe flavors I wanted to try. I got a bag of a make your own chocolates and it was around 11 euros. Not bad price for delicious chocolates. They have several locations around Belgium. I went to the one near the Grand Palace in Brussels. Highly recommend for some yummy Belgium chocolates.

The chocolate in here was absolutely beautiful. Everything was homemade and delicious. Everything…read moretried I loved. This is where you should get your chocolate!

I had to get some Belgian chocolates and this was the place for me. This location is their original…read moreand has been here since 1857. I purchased some chocolate to bring back home and I'm trying make it last!

With hundreds of chocolate shops in Brussels, how do you know which chocolate shop has the best…read morechocolate? After trying out multiple different chocolatiers, we decided that Neuhaus is our favorite! The interior of the shop is beautiful and the staff was very helpful. We walked out with a few goodies and there wasn't 1 thing we disliked. We love how deliciously luxurious Neuhaus chocolates are!

I visited Mary Chocolatier on a Wednesday early evening. When I first passed by, it was very…read morecrowded so I came back later when there was no one else in the store. One of the workers, Sebastian, was very friendly--we had a lovely conversation about the chocolates & traveling. This was the second chocolaterie I visited that evening, but I'm excited to report that it's now my new favorite. I got a variety of chocolates--I even brought a friend for a second trip later on so they can try it for themselves & I picked up more treats to try for myself as well. I came back one more time to buy some of their products to bring home for my friends in California. I wish they had a location closer to home, but this is definitely a chocolaterie I'll keep returning to whenever I'm in Brussels.

What can you say about REAL Belgium Chocolates. In a recent trip to Brussels, we went to Mary's…read more The Chocolates were OUTSTANDING. Not good for your diet but wow, wow, wow. A must try and very highly rated. The only mistake I made was not getting more. Try this place, it is outstanding.

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!

Walking through Brussels, you'll see and smell chocolate everywhere. So many chocolate shops,…read moreseveral of which give tastings, and many of those stores are pricey. This Gourmet Chocolaterie shop seemed to be rather affordable. It's a large shop with so many bars and boxes of chocolate to purchase. Plenty of flavors, types, chocolates, truffles, biscuits, so much. If you're looking to buy in bulk to take home, look no further. I bought so much here and it's all been yummy. I also spent about half as much as I would've at many of the other local shops. I did buy some of the more premium collars from the brand name shops nearby and the taste was no different to me. Overall, I highly recommend this shop!

Belgium is known for it's chocolate and for a city that has a couple hundred chocolate shops, this…read moreseems to be one of the few I actually ended up in. Gourmet Chocolaterie Belge is located right in the heart of tourist town and features a selection of literally thousands of different chocolate bars, gift boxes, and every other type of chocolate type you could think of. We came here at around 9PM on a weeknight and the place was absolutely packed. Even during such a busy time the shelves were always stocked, the staff was super helpful, and the store was extremely clean. I ended up leaving with two different bars, one being a dark seasalt and the other being covered in some sort of nuts. Both of these chocolate bars were absolutely delicious and didn't last long once I got back to North America. Overall, Gourmet Chocolaterie Belge was a fantastic chocolate shop and one I would absolutely buy from the next time I find myself in Brussels.

Visiting Catherine's was a bucket list experience that I'm glad I was able to do. The best part was…read moreCatherine herself making our sandwiches! We were able to make selections from over 100 different cheeses as well as a variety of cured meats. The sandwich rivals my other fave from Alain Alain in Paris. It's a small but charming and quintessential Belgian shop. Traditional in every sense of the word. Simply put, it's a cheese lover's paradise. Catherine is extremely kind and patient as are her employees. They offer the ability to taste samples before making decisions. They're very helpful with making said decisions as well. A haven for like minded cheesemongers means the line can sometimes go out the door, especially at lunchtime. It is well worth the wait because so much love and care goes into every transaction with every customer. A most divine experience indeed.

What's not to love about Catherine...the cheese, the meat, the bread, the made to order $5 Eur…read moresandwiches and especially the owner - Catherine. Was so looking forward to our return trip to Brussels and visiting Catherine's. Over our week long stay we managed 3 visits to pick up cheese, freshly sliced deli meat, bead and made to order sandwiches. The cheeses that we selected were so very fresh and the selection to choose from was amazing. Of course my favorite was the truffle. We picked up sandwiches on two occasions and they were basically the same. The second one Catherine added a new little taste with the addition of three small roasted peppers. We had forgotten to ask for arugula and Catherine asked if we wanted it on this one...what a memory. Catherine's is a small place and always very busy. Quality shines throughout. The customers are almost all locals...another great sign. We noticed that when there were about three people inside that the patrons formed a line out of the door. Think out of respect for Catherine. Wish we had had a quality shop like Catherine's in metro Atlanta. We would drive to experience this and here in the hustle and bustle of Brussels there is a gem. Highly recommend. Prices are extremely reasonable. Can't wait to return...sooner than later. Thanks Catherine.