This House of Chocolates really is what it says. It is a charming little shop on the corner of a…read morecharming green in Richmond. If it was all anymore enchanting it would be in a Disney cartoon. When I walk in I have to resist the urge to start chewing at the walls just to see whether this shop is actually made of chocolate. So, it is a relatively small premise, but simply filled to the brim. Mainly this shop sells individual chocolates; cream filled, praline, nougat, dusted, dark and many more. They also sell a section of Thortons chocolates as well. Because I came in near Christmas there was plenty of Christmas gifts, such as chocolate Santa's and snowmen. I'm sure Easter is just as well represented. This is also a prefect place to pick up gifts. There are walls of chocolate gift boxes, ranging in size from a few chocs to around a hundred. Anyone want to buy me a present from here?

I have very a fond memory of coming here when I was a child and getting to pick any chocolate I…read morewanted. Staff have always been very friendly here and in a picturesque setting on richmond green I think this chocolate shop is very lovely. It is never rammed full of people but it's alight charm does make it stand out and stay in business even when it is not in a central position in Richmond.

I concur with other reviewers that this place is a bit on the pricey side. If you really need your…read morechocolate in the shape of a frog or a shoe, then by all means, this is the place for you. I've only samples a couple of their truffles. I would say they are good, but nothing special. My main interest at Theobroma Cacao is the hot chocolate. The first time I went their and tried a ginger hot chocolate, it was like liquid heaven. The chocolate was piping hot and oh-so smooth. The ginger gave it just the right kick. I would have rated the place 5-stars for that experience alone. However, the second time I went and tried the strawberry hot chocolate, I was sorely disappointed. It was thin and not very flavorful. I suppose I'll have to give it another try one of these days to see which experience is the norm.

Not surprisingly I am a fan of chocolate, good chocolate, obviously…read more Currently I have only had the opportunity to try the drinking chocolate, they have a very long list of all the different ways you can have it. Plain chocolate, chocolate and banana, chocolate and amaretto, chocolate and hazelnut, chocolate and butterscotch, chocolate and chilli are only a few that come to mind. For me its plain chocolate with marshmallows, at £4.50 a cup. Even on a cold night one of those with your date on the tiny tables outside will make you feel warmer in the tummy and your heart. As you would expect the shop smells exquisite, and the low tone lighting gives an amazing glow to the chocolates that you can buy in a selection of the shop's most popular chocolates. These include chocolate marzipans, fudge, chocolate coated fruits and chocolate sticks. Attention though, 500g cost £40, yep stiff isn't? We are spending christmas with a friend of mine and her family, and she is a chocolate lover so I think a selection of handmade cognac truffles will make her very happy.

My bestie and I bought a corn shaped chocolate, single to share. They had some fall inspired…read moreflavours. Very small shop but with a nice selection of chocolates and a few pieces of hard candy. Fair prices and good customer service.

Beautiful shop, amazing chocolate, great customer service!…read more Try the salted caramel, it's to die for! =)

Since 1913, Leonidas has been making choco treats using the best possible ingredients…read more This little retail center reminded me of a fine jewelry shop, only the delicate pieces of art behing the glass were pralines and chocolates. There are dozens of individual choices, but because I had no clue, opted for a pre-selected variety pack, which is available in different sizes and prices. The prices might seem a little high, but once you start eating them, you realize that each is an individually designed little present. In fact, I had several women making eyes at me on the tube but then I realized it was the chocolate they were admiring. If you're a chocoholic, this is a must-visit stop on your "bar" crawl.

We all like chocolate but once you taste Leonidas chocolates, you get addicted. This nice little…read moreshop sells fresh belgian chocolates... all kind of chocolates. I suggest that you taste two of their special recipes: the fresh butter cream pieces and the champagne tuffles. At Leonidas, you can choose your own assortment of chocolates and get them wrapped in beautiful boxes (up to &kg) to offer.

This chocolate store is my favourite in London. Serving hot chocolates, coffee, shakes and teas…read more What a selection of chocolates to choose from. You can ask for hot chocolate with a hint of chilly too!

A huge selection of sweet-toothed treats for all ages. Much like an old confectioner's shop, where…read moreyou could ask pleadingly for "a quarter of...". They stock every kind of sweet imaginable from hotel chocolat style chocolate bars, bricks and truffles to popping candy, penny sweets, lollipops, boiled sweets, nougat, raisins... if it belongs in a sweet shop, you will find it here. There are often queues of children lurking around, eyes wide with pleasure at the vast shelves full of treats that await them! Such treats come at a price. I'm not sure whether I remember penny sweets as correctly being a penny when I was a child (i think some of them had migrated to two pence by then!) but it is a tad expensive. Anyway, the treats are tasty - just save your pennies before visiting!

Good chocolate. My favourite: hot chocolate lava.read more

From the owner: Throughout Europe the Neuhaus name is intrinsically linked with the best Belgium chocolate…read moreavailable. Now Neuhaus has brought a unique Belgian chocolate shop experience to London, UK; Belgian chocolate combines with European style in our Salon Chocolate Café. Not only will you find our sumptuous range of handcrafted Belgian chocolate for sale, you can take the time to relax and enjoy a fabulous range of chocolate drinks, biscuits and fresh gourmet coffees. Every visit becomes an indulgent experience of the senses. Don't worry if you don't have the time to come and see us. Our Belgian chocolate delivery service will bring the experience direct to your door. Offering you the finest UK online Belgian chocolate gift selection from our expert chocolatiers at Neuhaus.

Very cute owner and lovely chocolates definitely give this a shot for a nice gift .. we got samples…read moretoo.... Delish

From the owner: Maison Samadi-London builds on a long standing family tradition started by my great grandfather…read more(Muhieddine Samadi) in 1872 and passed on from one generation to the next which made the Samadi name synonymous with outstanding quality and exquisite taste. Maison Samadi-London brings this long standing heritage in an elegant range to fit the cosmopolitan and fashionable lifestyle of London. Our chocolates are handmade using the finest ingredients. They do not contain alcohol or animal fat except cow's milk. Each chocolate creation is individually wrapped to preserve the delicate taste. Our hand-crafted chocolate gifts are carefully decorated by our skilled artisans to create the ultimate gift that tells them you really care and leaves a lasting memory. Maison Samadi- London: The joy of Living, the pleasure of Giving We invite you to visit our shop or website to see our exquisite chocolate selection and thoughtful gifts. Maria Chehab

Excellent nibble snack cart! On your way to the tube before the beginning of very long day take a…read morehandful and you'll be sorted. You'll end up taking more than that, simply because they have so many different kinds of nuts and dried fruit covered in all kinds of chocolate (dark, plain, white) or yoghurt. Jamaican cashews, honey-dipped, mexican, salted, unsalted...ask the stall workers for a taste and they're usually really nice about it. Two of my favourites are the plantains (not coated in a anything but a very thin sweet layer) and the yoghurt coated cranberries (surprisingly delicious), almost all choices are £1.98 per 100g and get your loyalty card because you will need it!

Even though most of what they offer is chocolately, sugary goodness, I always feel healthier by…read moregetting the odd snack from Cranberry, as opposed to the WH Smith nearby. I recently stocked up on plain chocolate covered raisins and brazil nuts (with a little collection of honey coated almonds and dried cherries) and headed for the cinema. You look around you as you wander past the snack bar with all of the popcorn and ice cream and sweets and think, "I am so much healthier than them" -- but you're totally not. :)

Fabulous hand-made natural Belgian chocolates, beautifully wrapped. My personal favourites are the…read moremilk chocolate and champagne truffles.