Service was excellent! Our server Poppy was so lovely! Can't wait to go back next time im in…read moreHarrogate!

This is a nice Hotel Chocolat location, located on James Street in Harrogate town centre. It…read morefeatures a store and a small Cafe area, they manage to pack a lot into the space they have, without the store feeling too cramped. It is a premium chocolate brand, so the items are more suited for gifts than your day-to-day chocolate needs. The store inside seemed to match the high-end brand, it was presentable and modern, and the staff seemed average. They even had some of their own brand of alcoholic spirits too which sounded interesting. Sadly they didn't seem to be any sampling going on in-store on my recent visit. Opening Hours are in line with other shops in the town, closing at 17:30 Monday to Saturday, and an hour earlier on Sundays - not great but seems to be a problem throughout Harrogate's town centre. 4*

This was the best mocha latte that we have had on the trip. The chocolate is made right upstairs in…read morethis building. The chocolate cake was great too. The restaurant is new and sparkling clean. Service was prompt and friendly. We are glad we stopped here.

From the owner: White Rabbit Chocolatiers, est 2004, is an artisan chocolate kitchen, shop and cafe, which crafts…read moreand sells it's own luxury chocolate truffles, bars and novelties, using only the best ingredients. We take our name from a 14th Century stone carving in St. Mary's Church, Beverley, said to be the inspiration for the White Rabbit Character in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'; but we gained our reputation from our experienced chocolatiers' award-winning flavour combinations, and for our chocolate experiences which fully immerse customers into Chocolate Wonderland.

Brand new this week. A chocolate shop making handmade chocolates. Specially conmmisioned items are…read moreavailale. Go along and have some samples and you will be back for more. The flavours are excellent and they are all made from the finest ingredients. A tiny shop but a real find.

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.

Every Christmas my parents buy me a special box of pink Marc de Champagne truffles from Charbonnel…read moreet Walker. And every year I still get as excited as the first time I received them! Charbonnel et Walker is a charming little shop covered in pretty little boxes of different truffles in a variety of colours. From drinking chocolate, to after dinner treats and Laurent Perrier champagne, it prides itself in fine chocolates and gifts. I can guarantee that anybody would be thrilled to recieve a box of delicious truffles from here. The best sellers are usually the Pink Marc de Champagne truffles (try them and you'll see why!) They have a sale on right now in the Victoria Quarter so it's definitely worth a wander to pick up some lovely stocking fillers.

Charbonnel et Walker have been making chocolate since 1875, and I think they've got the hang of it…read more The company is approved by The Queen (Elizabeth II, not Brian May and co), and the confectionery on offer is exquisite, both in taste and the appearance of their packaging. The shop itself is reminiscent of the one in the film Chocolat. There are aesthetically wonderful treats galore, with seductively rich smells wafting through the warm air. I bought some Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles last year for Mothers Day, and they were very well received. Although slightly excessive in price, the extravagance of the product for a special occasion is fitting. The Chocolat Charbonnel drinking chocolate is a far superior version of the usual product. Made with hot milk, the creaminess and rich flavours make the taste a delicious and complex one, without being synthetically sweet. I prefer the chocolaty delights of nearby Leeds-based Bon Bon's. I find their products more personal and the flavours more varied. However, if you need a more mainstream gift to impress, chocolates from Charbonnel et Walker would certainly achieve that.

Deary, deary me this is the chocolate shop of dreams! Luxury upon luxury! Gearing up for…read moreValentine's Day, the window display is choc-full of lovingly-wrapped heart-shaped gift boxes complete with white roses and bows. Wow! So kitsch, yet somehow not tacky...just...beautiful! The sensuously curving gold letters swaggering across the window draw you closer...dare you enter? Dare you? I went in. The shop is quiet and I imagine rarely has more than one or two customers at once, except on February 13th! Of course, the chocolates aren't cheap...but how could they be? Where would be the decadence in that? But for that special someone...and considering the sheer quality and indulgence exuding from the classy packaging...the prices aren't through the roof. If just for a window shop, or to splash out on a special gift, I'd recommend you take a look!

Wouldn't it be just grand if Hotel Chocolat was indeed a Chocolate Hotel. That would be…read morescrumptious! Sadly for me and the other chocolate freaks out there it isn't, but what it is, well, it's a luxury chocolate establishment that not only tantalises your tastebuds, but gives your eyes and nose a sensory treat too. With Valentine's Day approaching, Hotel Chocolat provides a welcome shake up to all the run of the mill chocolate gifts unadventurous other halves will be scrambling for on Saturday afternoon when mad panic ensues. There's plenty to impress with, the large hearts are works of art just for the eyes. The pink and fruity one is super girly, and will go down a treat with girlfriends for all those hapless boyfs out there. Even it's just to appreciate the craftsmanship that's gone into those square feet of chocolate wonders. The fruit and nut version of this large heart looks like a piece of sculpture. It is magnificent, at £28 it's worth it just this once. The store is nicely open plan, so it's perfect to spot your target and have a general nosey at what else is in the offing. From the small trinket treats to the large hampers, there's a splash of decadence for everyone's budget. The sheer effort gone into the show pieces is extraordinary, and worth paying, to make someone smile. I'm already bracing myself for the Easter Eggs, as they are natural, colourful, and make a good solid Easter gift for a kidlet or special half. Aside from gifts and trinkets there's a good selection of chocolate boxes, cooking chocolate, bagged chocolate treats, Smudge (I shalln't explain as it's worth going in, buying, tasting and finding out for yourself), drinking chocolate, chocolate slabs, and probably many other chocolate things I've failed to mention. There's also a nice and adventurous combination of flavours here, different to the normal chocolate box selections, and that's part of what makes the price so acceptable.

Did I not review my dining experience at Hotel Chocolat? Crazy! Well, I didn't love it. I had one…read moreof the most expensive burgers I've ever had in Leeds (around £16+) and it was my least favourite burger experience. The bread was too tough and stodgy for my tastes (I like a soft brioche) and the meat was a little over done for me. I realise the gimmick for the menu would of course be the cocoa nibs, but their being involved in almost everything was also a little much. I guess I was hoping for things like chili with chocolate sauce? I don't know! That being said, service was grand and the amuse bouche was a treat! Regardless, I love love love love love their hot chocolates. You really won't find better in Leeds. Salted caramel is my current winner, but the chili comes a close second! And the service in the cosy bar downstairs is just so fabulous. You should also give the sweet potato shavings a try -- they're a fantastic snack. I didn't love the restaurant, but everything else about this place is lovely. I'll always be a fan of their chocolate!

This lovely little shop is yet another gem in the crown of Horsforth. The sign says "Card" the shop…read morewindow says "gifts" and the open door leads one to a "chocolatiers". It may or it may not be confusing, but does any of that matter, since the effect is that you simply must venture inside. And you won't regret having done so, either, oh no. The instant that I wandered in my eyes were drawn to the stacks of old school sweeties and goodies that were piled upon the sweet laden shelving to the left of the entrance. Blackberries and rasberries (the little chewy ones), jazzies, jelly buttons, pink and white mice, black jacks, cola pips, lemon bon bons, jelly babies - and more than I could possibly list. Heavenly. And if that wasn't enough, they sell belgian chocolates too, as the lovely assistant was pleased to inform me! The chocolates come in a number of pre-packed varieties, from specially selected packs and best seller trays. Alternatively you can pick your own - 100g for £3.95 (I think) which amounts to about 7. 9 for £4.95 and there were also 12 and 24 selections, though I've forgotten how much those came to! I went for 9, I couldn't not buy some, and they were delicious. My favourites were the white chocolate pistachio ones and the little noisette. Yum! As for the cards selection, they have them all nicely arranged so that it's easy to find what you want, and they've a really nice set to choose from. The gifts are varied and thoughtful too, ranging from some deliciously scented fragrance candles, bath sets, quirky lamps, a range of really cool wine and beer glasses (decorated in glass paints with various phrases and such) and my favourite, the quirky mugs with curious sayings such as "Camp Coffee! Daddy likes it full." This strange mug had a picture of a little girl carrying an overfull mug of coffee, presumably for her father. I did not understand the joke, but it was certainly amusing! With clearly passionate owners, a fantastically tempting range of stock, and helpful friendly assistants you can't go wrong for gifts in this lovely store. I highly recommend!

Again the name of this shop is slightly misleading because this shop is an absolute hotchpotch of…read morenovelty gifts. If you are lacking inspiration for a gift then this shop should help you out loads. Immaculately ordered and neat shelves house large T-Rex size egg lamps, decorated martini glasses, bath bomb gift boxes, varied and interesting jewellery, pots by Terramund for storing and containing various things and somewhere inside are some cards.

If you adore marzipan combined with dark chocolate then you have missed a trick: the dark chocolate…read moreassortment bag sold here no longer appears to contain these delectable sweetmeats, which were huge flat squares closer to a chocolate bar than a truffle. Ah well, at least they still do the dark chocolate mint thins, which are pretty heavenly. And I won't say no to a cherry dipped in chocolate from Bon Bon's either. Go on, try me, see if I'll turn it down The great thing about Bon Bon's is, it's located right next door to a juice bar. So you can stock up on pounds of calorific naughty goodies, and then head next door for a wheat grass smoothie - which of course will magically undo any damage done! Genius, eh?

This is a great little shop. The chocolates are amaaaaazing and you can get them packed up into…read morelittle gift boxes so they make perfect presents. They also sell bags of some real old school sweets, like midget gems, bon bons and cinder toffee. Far too tempting for my liking!

Aw man. You have to check out this shop - 'tis a thing of beauty! It's one of those places that any…read moreadult could not help but get a little giddy at the thought of entering. Truly, there are other shops that might claim to have that traditional vibe, but I've yet to discover a more traditional-willy-wonka-oliver-old-school kind of sweet shop. As you got in you are surrounded by shelves literally packed with sweets in jars - barley sugars, aniseed balls, chocolate pennies, sugar mice, licorice buttons - I could go on endlessly. I think it was the nostalgia that made it so exciting. There were two counters where both shop assistants had scales and aprons and measured out portions of delight to the happy waiting customers. Prices were pretty reasonable considering, I'd guess, they have the monopoly on the market - certainly in Otley at least! I left with a quarter of aniseed balls and a quarter of shrimps. One very happy camper.

This shop always reminds me of the story of Hansel and Gretel, it might as well be made out of…read moresweets. I am usually not much of a sweet toothed eater but this place always lures me in. It has very cleverly stocked a mammoth range of sweets that most people will remember from their childhood. It means that most end up purchasing a paper bag of treats, purely down to the nostalgic sugary buzz it brings with it. They have all the retro style sweets such as bon bons of all varieties, rainbow puffs, dib dabs, cola bottles, fizz whizz popping candy, flying saucers, drum sticks etc etc etc....and they also stock some classier goodies such as stem ginger (my grandma's absolute favorite). The staff are very friendly, with their wide eyed sugary stares and massive grins that you imagine to be sticky to the touch. Willy Wonka eat your heart out. They also have a website and the option to purchase from their wide selection online, although I wouldn't suggest that you make a habit of it!