Stopped by on the way to Zaans Schanz and it did not disappoint. The owner was very friendly and…read morehelpful. She did not rush us at all. It is a simple menu with various chocolates. there is hot chocolate as well as coffee drinks as well. Had the chocolate with vanilla, stroopwafel chocolate, organic chocolate. All were very good and flavorful. High quality. Cappuccino was strong as well. Overall, I would stop here going to or from the main attraction. There are other chocolate and coffee shops in the main area as well.

You walk through the town after getting off the train are immediately bowled over with the aroma of…read morecocao beans due to the cocao factory. Just when you can't take it anymore you come across It Smells like Chocolate which is located in a beautiful old home next to a windmill. The owner is fantastic and the products are very nice. I purchased some cocoa powder, chocolate, and had a latte and vegan gelato which was delicious. They have a lovely patio and window seating to enjoy your treats. They also have freshly made baked goods, and if you can take your eye off all of the chocolate and samples you will notice you are in a beautiful home with original Dutch details. Stop here. There is more chocolate offered in town but they do not have the same atmosphere, service, and prices that this place has to offer.

Heavenly chocolatier that uses very unique ingredients such as tamarind and black currant while…read morealso featuring exotic chocolates with more robust profiles that stand alone without added flavors. Fun little spot in a cool corner of Amsterdam. The lady who worked there really helped us choose a nice combination of flavors that balanced out our sample. They've been there 20 years already for a reason!

One of my favorite shops in Amsterdam to visit and indulge. Puccini is for the real chocolate…read morelovers! I have been coming here for years. Their chocolate taste so good, it will have you craving for another box. When I walk in here I always feel like I walked in my little chocolate heaven. If you are fan of high quality chocolate, then you will not be disappointed. I love browsing at their beautiful display of diverse chocolates, and contemplating on which one I will explore this time. It's also one of my favorite places to go when I am thinking of the perfect gift to give someone. Service is warm, friendly and professional. It's definitely a win all around.

When in Amsterdam, it becomes your moral imperative to see the windmills. Yes, and very much as a…read moretouristy item for your agenda, but the reality is, it's something that you just don't want to miss. If you're going to spend day, this is the place to do it at ! Zaans Gedaan is spread out over numerous acres and overlooks the water. It truly is breathtaking, and as an American, it was nice to have that experience in what feels like it's a little bit country, and it's a little bit rock 'n' roll roll... There are numerous shops throughout the area, all clustered together like a small little town. Each one specializing in something different than the previous one. There's ice cream shop, a hot chocolate shop, a cheese shop and so much more. I will say one of the things that I love about Europe is that the quality of food is amazing. I love that. They use far less sugar in their sweet items. As a girl with a huge sweet tooth, it's a big deal. We both loved the hot chocolate shop. There's an entire process for making it where you do it yourself and it's rather cool. The hot chocolate shop also sells ice cream so you really can't go wrong. You jump in line for your hot chocolate and there's one size cup And different containers telling you exactly how much of each ingredient to put in your cup. It's essentially a hot cocoa mix and some other fun things and then by the time you get to the end, they will add the hot milk and voilà, you have hot chocolate. it wasn't sweet enough for me, but it definitely was flavorful. The shop also has an entire line of flavored peanut butter. And if you ask, they absolutely will share samples of each of the flavors. The honey peanut butter was divine. Yes, you know that I bought peanut butter. I can't wait to bring it home and share it. I found that the people in the shops were all super sweet, and the tourist that ended up chatting with me, it felt like family. We made friends along the way, and we hope to spend time with them in the future. And if you're wondering... Yes, I also purchased the obligatory clogs because why not?!

I just looooooove this place! ZaansGedaan is one of those…read moreunique authentic places at the schans area. You can get a DIY hot chocolate milk and hear all about the production and history behind making chocolate. Do you have plenty of time? You can make your own chocolate from bean to a small cup of chocolate in about 45 minutes. Hard work, but fun and the people of ZaansGedaan will guide you in every step. Those people have a genuine passion for chocolate and their chocolate shop. Great! Need to stop by when visiting Amsterdam.

The chocolates are as beautiful as they are tasty. The owner was patient with SIX of us tourists as…read morewe took our time deciding what to buy (as well as to take a few pictures of her creations.) Stop here if you can! I only wish I had bought more....

OMG! So much chocolate…read more I'm not a fan of chocolate, but this place peaked my interest. And i'm happy it did. Flavor upon flavors with strict attention to detail....is how I would describe the assortment. You can tell she put A LOT of work into the presentations. I ended up purchasing gifts for family/friends. Also, the owner was the sweetest lady I met while in Amsterdam.

A cozy haven for chocolate lovers with lots of classic and new brands to try. Walkable in central…read moreAmsterdam and helpful service. Tried a few Bonnat bars I havent had before, and some newer Dutch brands using cacao from Indonesia (Bali) and Mexico (xoconusco). They also had Pralus, Amadei, etc. They have some homemade filled chocolates, looking forward to trying that next time.

If I could give more than five stars to this little shop (tucked in one of the many sidestreets…read morethat dot Amsterdam) I would. Before I get into the shop itself, The wife and I need to note the owner and hostess. She is, without a doubt, the nicest person we've ever encountered in any shop, restaurant or store. She truly cares about her wares, and seems to care in turn about your experience and that you be happy while you are there; if anyone ever earns the designation "hostess" it is her. For lack of a better descriptive, she is grandmotherly in the best way. My wife would insist (and I would agree) to give this shop five stars based on her service alone, even if the shop was drab and the chocolates mediocre. Fortunately, neither is the case. The chocolates are universally excellent and artisinally produced. She sells them in packaged form to take with you and savor in your home; however she also prepares a hot chocolate for you to enjoy in the shop or on the go, and it is incredibly rich without being too sweet. While not exactly inexpensive, it is also more than in-line with high end chocolates in Europe. What about the store itself? Well, the sense that our hostess belongs in a Harry Potter book as a kindly, magical shopkeeper is enhanced by the store's appearance. It radiates warmth as it is filled with chocolate-related antiques and knickknacks, charming designed displays and shelves overstuffed with quaintly designed sweets packaging. But make no mistake: the shop itself is meticulously clean and neat. As you can tell, I and my wife could gush about this shop for a long while. But I'll leave you with: go visit and say hello.

Tony's is an amazing place. I had never heard about it until going to Amsterdam. If you also have…read morenever really heard about Tony's, I highly recommend you stop in. The story about how this place came about is just heartwarming and makes me want to give them all my money. The chocolate really is fantastic, and it comes in a plethora of flavors. The storefront is where you can make an appointment to get into and is a very fun experience where you get to choose your own chocolate and toppings. You get to watch the bar being made and you get to choose the wrapper colors and name your chocolate bar. I think this makes for a really great little gift to give to family and friends back home. You can also purchase premade chocolate bars in the store, and trust me when I say you can't really go wrong. If a flavor sounds good to you add it to your bag. The chocolate is that iconic European super rich chocolate.

What a fun experience! As an avid chocolate lover, I absolutely loved exploring the store and…read morecreating my own custom chocolate bar. Expectations were clearly set around timing, and the entire process was smooth and easy from start to finish. This is such a unique and enjoyable activity, andI highly recommend it if you're traveling to Amsterdam!

This place is insanely good!!! I have never had a better hot chocolate in my life and now anyone…read morethat I do have will never measure up! Just amazing! Yiu choose from a huge selections of hard chocolate on a spoon which gets dunked into steamed milk with optional whipped cream!

Surprisingly tasty, despite the almost touristy-nature of this store. I loved the number of choices…read moreyou have for hot chocolates, and the flavors are not only innovative but really come through as you sip your rich, luscious 12-ounce hot chocolate. The ginger and lemongrass was fresh and herbal against the heavy milk chocolate taste. The biscuit / chocolate on the side was nice as well. Service is quick and attentive, and we found it easy to snag a seat despite the huge Christmas market crowds. What a cozy place to rest up after a day of heavy crowds and shopping!

Why Have You…read moreNot Already Gone here? Hurry! Don't sleep on this baked good experience...on the way TO the square, on the way back. In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening. Oh gosh there are SO MANY TREATS here and all of them are amazing. Pro tip: order online at the kiosks on the left side of the entrance and these treats can be YOURS, to go!

Solid baked goods in a convenient location. Long hours too. Perfect for if you get munchies at…read moremidnight like I did. I got a custard filled strawberry croissant and a cranberry cake. The cranberry cake was actually tastier than the croissant. The croissant was pretty good too.

Tried some gelato/sorbet here after a long day. Flavors were refreshing for the sorbet but the ice…read morecream/gelato was a bit artificial tasting. Overall, service was fine and the place was very colorful.

Waow! Ice cream is definitely a good time. Cool peeps and also very generous scoops! After you get…read moreyour ice cream, go out for a walk and hang out. You'll see a lot of people doing the same, such great culture here!