All I can say is visit here for at least free samples and figure it our what to do next. Amazing chocolates from Hokkaido, Japan. They even have own JR station very near by Shuttle and 7min walking distance Royce' Chocolate is something read more

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Royce chocolate is one of Boston's best chocolate companies. I think that it is truly one of the best chocolates in the world. The milk in their milk chocolate comes from cows in Hokkaido, Japan... and they use more milk and cream, in their chocolate, than any other chocolatier I know. The resulting product is milk chocolate that is so creamy... It literally MUST be refrigerated. The soil is very rich, in Hokkaido, Japan, making the grass grown there, for their cows, VERY nutrient dense. THAT is what makes their milk and cream some of the best in the world. The Royce Chocolates staff is consistently highly educated, both about Royce's history and chocolate in general. They will patiently answer all your questions. If you want to learn about chocolate, this is the place to do it. THE DEAL: if you want some of the best chocolate in Boston, you have to try Royce chocolates! read more

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I've been a fan of ROYCE' chocolate for many years. What I love most about it is the flavor, it's rich but not overly sweett!! I believe this is the only ROYCE in boston, just wish they carried more flavors like the stores in Japan. Judy, the sales associate, is incredibly kind, and they even have samples in the store so you can try different flavors before buying. Highly recommend! read more

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The most delicious chocolate ever, like no other! They are $20+ per chocolate bar, but have become an ask for Christmas/birthday/valentines, etc. The packaging is unique, needs to be refrigerated. read more

Royce is right on newbury, super clean store, well air conditioned! Not our first time stopping in, but we had to get some favorites! Beautiful day, the store staff is always a treat, and the manager is super knowledgeable. They have samples at the register and they usually have samples on hand if you politely ask. Very accommodating each time we step in. We purchased a lighter load this time, as it was sunny out and we knew we'd be walking quite a bit out in the heat. 3 musts for us as treats! We purchased these items below: + Baton cookies - Fomage flavor, light, airy, nice flavor burst in each bite. 25 pcs. Now that I'm writing this, i need to buy 2 more boxes soon. Be a nice snack for work. + Milk chocolate and almond bar (very shareable). Creamy milk chocolate with plenty of almonds, soft chocolate (but that coulda been the temps) + Nama milk chocolate matcha flavor, super soft and creamy, plenty of matcha earthy goodness. Their packaging and presentation is always on point, great for piecing together a gift for someone or a special occasion. They also have different tier gift variety boxes for your budget from $30-$100 The variety boxes is a great way to be introduced to the types of treats they offer and you can find YOUR favorite. It is pricier, but you're getting sweets made by a chocolatier company straight from Japan! Hokkaido's finest! If you get their signature Nama chocolates they do package them with an ice gel pack and thermal sleeve so you have time to shop around newbury before it starts to melt haha. Keep those refrigerated when you get home! Will definitely be back! Thanks again! read more

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" Amazing , Japanese chocolate " This chocolate is a banger , that means good . I got two kinds of milk chocolate one was $19.99 has to be refrigerated. The other $8.99 and doesn't " I tasted both in the store as a free sample then bought them . Absolutely delicious Japanese chocolate. The service is amazing. The vibe is amazing. See you soon at ROYCE. read more

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I had the pleasure of receiving a mixed box of their chocolates for Christmas and I had never heard of them prior to this but I will tell you I'll never forget them after that. They are light and delicate, smooth and creamy with each variety possessing a unique flavor. Normally I'm all about dark chocolate with a orange cream filling but with each chocolate morsel I tried I found a new favorite. The person (Mai) who gave them to me said they were her favorite chocolates and I completely understand. These delicious chocolates are to be savored and shared amongst friends. Wonderful chocolates if you happen to be in the Back Bay anytime soon stop in and treat yourself, you'll see what I'm raving about. read more

Delicious unique chocolates!! The employees were very knowledgeable of the history, variety of chocolates, and even other locations closer to my home. I was impressed with the in-store experience and enjoyed sampling all the different kinds of chocolate! Yummy treat and makes a perfect gift! read more

Amazing chocolates! I highly recommend the chocolate hazelnut Baton cookies - super thin wafer cookies! Also their matcha chocolates are amongst the best I have had! read more

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I've been given the honor to sample THE Royce, a chocolate company originating from Hokkaido Japan! The associate was really kind and helped explain all of the chocolates on display in the store as well as all the chocolates I sampled. She even gave me a background on the history of Royce. Their Nama chocolate is their most popular and I was able to sample both their Ghana bitter and matcha white chocolate Nama. Their Nama is so uniquely soft due to their blend of liqueur and fresh hokkaido cream that increases the water content of the cocolate. I have to agree that their Nama chocolate is the softest and most enjoyable chocolate I've ever experienced. I definitely want to try more flavors and loved their tasting box which was perfect for that! My other favorites included their aromatic bitter coffee chocolate and their chocolate covered strawberry cream wafer! Definitely coming back next Valentine's day for me and my boo‼ read more

ROYCE makes unbeatable chocolate. Forget treating yourself with a massage you'll experience once or a manicure that will last a week. What you deserve is a box of truffles that you keep in the fridge and, if you have self control, you can nibble for weeks. I don't think it even takes that much self control though, these truffles are the perfect size to feel like total indulgence. The chocolate is so well made that you're satisfied and happy. It is a pricey purchase but worth it. The packaging and quality just make the whole experience so enjoyable, it's really hard to explain without trying it yourself. And fortunately you can visit the store and the lovely staff will let you sample and guide you toward the ideal chocolate or cookie or wafer or chocolate covered potato chip to make you happy. The store is hard to figure out without help. I haven't had a bad thing, but I've had some very good things, namely the matcha and champagne Pierre mignon flavored Nama chocolates (pictured). Look at their little boxes and perfect little rectangles! So pretty. So delicious. Don't mess around when you need a treat, go to Royce and spoil yourself. Let the capable staff steer you toward the treat of destiny. Enjoy! (Also almost entirely peanut free if you have a peanut allergy, and if you're allergic to cashew and pistachio, the two flavors I mentioned are OK.) read more

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Next time I have a gift to give somebody who already has everything, but also has an appreciation for really good chocolate, I will go to Royce' for Nama chocolate. I sampled three different kinds, and while Ghana bitter and the matcha are really good, my personal favorite was the champagne chocolate. This type of chocolate is like a truffle and needs to be kept chilled so be sure to buy it soon before you'll give it as a gift or when you are close to somewhere with a refrigerator. read more

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Quite a variety of chocolates made in Japan. White chocolate is my fave. Not too busy and they offer samples to try.

Wow! I didn't even know this place was here until my friend told us they had the best chocolates :) I originally came in for a sampling and the associate who helped us was wonderful! She gave us some history about Royce' and we were able to try a few samples- my favorite being the milk chocolate bar- Their chocolates are much softer than typical chocolate bars-- Melts in your mouth like mousse! We bought a box of their memories of Hokkaido chocolates and was told that the Barton Cookies "kokutoh" was only in this box. Can't wait to try it all out! read more

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Japanese chocolate or sweets is definitely my fav type of sweets. Decadent and not overly sweet, rich and creamy in the case of the Nama chocolate (made with Hokkaido fresh cream) Melt in your mouth goodness.. My friend had gotten me their Nama Chocolate (strawberry champagne) and the matcha KitKat stick type snack. So delicious! The store itself is very cute and the sales associates will give you a mini overview of their story/history and let you sample chocolate pieces. They seem to have many seasonal flavors which is fabulous, from strawberries to kabocha (fall item). I want to try their liquor chocolates next. Many beautifully packaged chocolate/cookies sets in the store that are perfect for gifting. Whatever you get, Make sure to get a NAKA chocolate box! read more

I visited Royce for a Yelp event, unsure of what to expect. I was the first one there and got an entire history of the company and the chocolates available. The nama chocolates were my favorite: creamy, silky, fresh. I've had a lot of chocolate in my life, but these were next level. If you like your chocolate texture melty, I highly recommend the nama chocolate. My favorite was the Nama bitters, which was a perfectly blended mix of sweet and bitter. They have seasonal flavors and really cute gifting options. These would be my goto for gifts. They are delicious, bougie, and universally likeable. read more

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After trying Royce's rich, creamy, yet melt in your mouth perfection, I don't think I can try any other chocolates again. The nama chocolates are 100! Even their dark nama chocolate balanced perfectly between bitterness and sweetness. How did they find this balance?!? Swiss chocolates are creamy but it's usually extremely sweet to me. So, while I do sometimes find satisfaction from a Swiss chocolate, Royce is next level. The word is wholesome; the taste was well rounded, it started and ended in a perfect circle of taste, texture, and sensation in the mouth. You must try it to understand it. I can't wait to go back! Did I say I'm not a sweets or chocolate person? They got me thinking about it the last 2 days since I've tried a piece. I'm a Royce addict and I cannot lie. read more

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Visited between 3-4pm on 05/13/18. I expected better customer service than what we got. Royce is a Japanese company, with this shop being on Newbury, so I was expecting decent customer service: a greeting, asking if we needed help. We were the only ones in the shop, and had to stand around for a while until I had to approach the lone staff member staring off into space at the register. Then they acknowledged us and answered questions. If you are hoping for friendly service and help with this newer type of sweets experience, you may not get it. The 生チョコ was still tasty, but the service left a bitter taste in my mouth...and not the good kind. read more

Best chocolate place in town! The chocolate basically melts in your mouth! Super soft, delicate, and simply wonderful! We bought three boxes of nama chocolates: bitter, islay whisky, ghana bitter! They are all wonderful and yummy! I used to try champagne pierre and they are very good as well! This location is hard to find parking but the staff is nice and friendly. We asked them to pack each box separately and they weee more than happy to assist! Don't forgot to enter your phone number for points bonus! read more

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A must try if you are in the city. But be prepared this is not like European or American chocolate. The flagship is Nama that need to be cold but they are delightful. Nama is kinda like a light but very flavorful fudge. Especially the Tea and Champagne flavors. The whiskey flavor is nice if you like Scotch, not bourbon or Irish whisky but Scotch or mezcal as it has a strong smokey flavor. The staff was super helpful and they had plenty of samples. read more

The best chocolates I've ever had in my life, hands down-no competition. Was able to try at the Boston Wine Expo and immediately fell in love. Bought a box of the milk and a box of the bitter. This will be my go to chocolate store from here on out. Truly one of the best bites I've had in my 43 years. read more

What a great shop! Came here for the Yelp Elite event. And will be returning many times. Emily and Judy were so sweet and welcoming. They provided all their recommendations and what's popular too. Emily showed me so many products and explained their characteristics in great detail. She even shared how she came to work for Royce. It was very nice to hear about that. Their recommendations were based on my preferences, what's popular, what's in season, and employee favorites. This a beautiful store with many unique and high quality items. The tasting that was provided was quite delicious. Emily explained each item. The white chocolate formage potato chips were so delicious. Sweet but also umami. A more elevated version of this item. She explained that the coating has cheese elements-and it really made this ordinary snack extraordinary. The Nama (refrigerated squares of rich, dairy , confections) should not be missed. The mouthfeel, the flavor, the experience. You MUST try the Nama!! Take a look at the seasonal table. Emily and Judy will guide you! I love this store because of the asthetics, selection, and staff. Can't wait to visit again- and highly recommend you should too! Great for gift giving too. Japanese company and the high quality and beautiful unique and sublime Japanese style ( and standards) are present. read more

Wanted to shop and see what they had, but it's not that kind of chocolate store. Come here to pick up orders or get what you already know you want. Not friendly or inviting. read more

Oh yess, I dream about their chocolate when I crave sweet dessert. This chocolate is truly the best I've ever had and it's worth spending more money to get this than other chocolate brands like Godiva. I tried Nama chocolate "Au Lait" and "Champagne". Both of them tasted awesome. It just melts on your tongue and disseminates happiness into your brain. What I like about the chain is that I can also ask them to pack it as a gift. They put dry-ice in the package so that it maintains its texture for few hours. Everyone who received this present loved it! read more

Royce's Chocolate is an immaculate upscale Japanese gourmet chocolate store that's unequivocally chic and elegant. I've never heard of this international store before until my gf mentioned when she was traveling, she bought some amazing chocolate from their shop. And she knows her stuff, so, I was dying to check this place out. Potato Chip Chocolate "Fromage Blanc" ($17)- I don't typically like white chocolate but these chips dipped in their own chocolate were out of this world. The combination of salty and sweet... highly addictive. Nama Chocolate "Champagne" ($18)- These decadent pieces of chocolate were rich and creamy with a light champagne flavor, perfect for sharing or any romantic occasion. Overall Service: We were promptly greeted when we walked in by a nice young lady at the counter. She gave us a little space to shop and then offered us some samples and that's the only way I would agree why the prices for these chocolate were just right. I've never tasted anything like it. And if you try to order them online, it's a $39 flat shipping rate so it's better to purchase them straight from the store. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very friendly staff and delicious chocolates. Wide selection of candies. Hope to come back again.

This place was soo good. The chocolate was super smooth and thick. It was amazing. Even though it was pricey, it's worth going. I got white chocolate with a hint of green tea. read more

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HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE. The maccha bar chocolate was truly delicious. A box of six bars cost $14, which is pretty pricey but worth it. I will be back to try out the rest of the selection!! read more

ROYCE Chocolate - $14 - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wonderful chocolate, totally fulfilling my expectations that have had years upon years to swell to huge proportions. I found photos of the drool-inducing soft blocks of Nama Matcha Chocolate maybe five years ago on Insta and I even ended up trying my hand at making them myself. Mine turned out pretty good, though I had speckles of matcha as some of the green tea powder clumped as I mixed it into my white chocolate ganache. So while I happily finished my batch, I still yearned to try the real thing. My last visit to Beantown brought me to ROYCE' Boston. AT and my good friend (from old-school Yelp days) commented that the space looked like it was the scene of a serial killing, which was both really funny and highly inappropriate, seeing as we were the only customers in the store at the time. The space has a high-end, sterile feel about it. Come to whatever conclusion you want to. I cannot say if this is a Japanese aesthetic but it did feel super organized and hygienic, which is always good for a place where you buy comestibles. Anyway, the man at the register had an easygoing, fun demeanor and he was accommodating and helpful as I pulled box after box from the shelves. Little AT and I nearly finished the box of soft matcha chocolate before heading back to the A but we managed to keep a few to noosh on at home. We came back on our last day and grabbed more chocolates, with the same gentleman helping us. Some of other boxes of chocolates were gifted to family at home. I honestly can't wait to head back to Boston to get me another box of Nama Matcha Chocolate. read more

I got a box of mild cacao Nama chocolate $18, the price is little high but worth it. Service is good, comfortable to shopping there. They have samples that you could try read more

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Very tasty chocolate! I haven't gotten to try all the variety they have but it's good quality chocolate.

In my opinion Royce is probably a best place to get gifts for friends/family for special occasions. I must admit that their products are quite expensive, but I guess its reasonable to get it like I said for special occasions. I heard Royce from my girlfriend, who always mentioning it to her friends of how their chocolate is delicious and it's a brand that is very popular among Asians . So it just happened one day I came across Newbury St to get her a present for valentine's day then there I saw Royce. I got their specialty product their Nama Chocolate, basically you have to keep it cool at all times by placing it in the refrigerator. I must say it was delicious. I can't be too addicted to it so I would just eat few pieces once in awhile. Good place to get treats for your boyfriend/girlfriend! P.S Their Chocolate potato chips are pretty good too! read more

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They closed for renovations I think and re-opened! They have US only offers and many more. Still the best chocolates on earth. I know for a fact that all chocolates are made with Hokaido milk which is the best. This is like the must buy when you visit Japan. Can't recommend enough. read more

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This chocolate is unique and absolutely amazing. The smooth creamy richness of this stuff is utterly fantastic. It just melt once I put in the mouth. They also provide a very high-end ice packing and cool bag. Bought a box today, like it so much. And definitely will be a repeat customer Staffs in this store are so nice and friendly. It's a very pleasant shopping experience and definitely worth the price. Recommend 100% if you want to try some new concept chocolate. read more

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I love Royce chocolate, since I was in shanghai. I had been to Royce chocolate boutiques of New York, LA in USA, I'm a loyal fan of Royce, So once I know Royce come to Boston, I can't wait to get my Chocolate. But I was so disappointed. First, as I stepped in the store, no one said hi to me actively, there was a short hair white lady assistant there, I can't say her service was bad, but it was cold . Second, they are still selling the old style of caramelize popcorn, New York and LA had already switch back to classic style. Third, Royce chocolate potato chip what I got was just two days from expiration day! Is Boston a place that help you clear stock? Notice the expiration date! read more

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The chocolates are very good but service at this place was extremely unpleasant. The girl who greeted us was very rude, didn't want to answer any questions and acted very impatiently as if she was mad that we walked in. I would just order the products online next time. read more

If you are in the market for some interesting and different chocolate, this place is worth checking out. Fascinating chocolates from a Japanese chocolatier -- very creative! The shop is clean and sleek and the retail help friendly. A nifty find for chocolate lovers! read more

So I came into the store because my friend told me about the nama chocolate collection. I bought the matcha and bitter nama chocolate, along with the praline petite truffles. I can't even begin to express how amazing the nama chocolate is! Wow, totally worth it. The truffles were good too, but the nama chocolate is just heavenly. Plus, the gift wrapping was super cute. Definitely coming back here when we run out, haha. read more

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Love their chocolates!! I come to the store every one or two months because they have the best chocolate in town. The other Japanese snacks are great too. read more

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The best chocolate I never had! The front desk people is extremely nice, but she told me she will go back to her hometown soon, it is sad. My favorite taste is green tea and champagne. read more