This was such a cool place to visit. You smelled the chocolate the moment you stepped inside…read more Why? Because they were making the chocolate in front of you!! The chocolate came in a nice variety and selection. It was OMG good!!! The service was helpful and busy!!

The Chocolate Line is a highly rated chocolatier in Bruges. It's in the city central and very easy…read moreto find. On the right side of the store is a bar to order coffee and drinks including their drinking chocolate. It is a very decadent cup of hot chocolate. While it doesn't come close to what France has to offer, it hits the bar on indulgence. The chocolate shop has bars and confections for sale along with cute gift sets. We bought an assortment of individual chocolates, a couple of hazelnut chocolate bars; and then a neat gift pack of their homemade take on candy bars (Twix, Snickers, and Mars). I found the chocolate here to be considerably sweeter than other shops. While it wasn't my favorite, they did a great job in creativity. Prices are steep but it's not everyday you're in Bruges so splurging is okay.

Excellent chocolate but they don't give any samples and don't even want to give you a paper bag but…read morethe chocolate is 5/5

I saw quite a lot of recommendations for this shop in Gent so I decided to pop in because I wanted…read moreto buy some chocolate to bring back home to the US. I was a little overwhelmed with the different options they had, so I spent a good amount of time there. I ended up picking up a few of their pre-packaged truffle assortments and also got a few individual truffles for me to eat. One of the clear case boxes unfortunately got severely squished in my suitcase, so I actually ended up eating them since they were not in a presentable state haha. Standouts of the ones I tried have to include passion fruit and macadamia. Yuzu is also high up there too. I think these were just more interesting flavors and more preferable to my own tastes. They're a solid choice for nice chocolate. Was my mind blown away? Not really, but the chocolates are high quality, handmade, crafted well, and certainly a LOT cheaper than what you can get in the US. My favorites were very delicious, and I would get them again or ask someone to bring them back if the opportunity ever presented itself.

Another review said, "This shop is no different." I respectfully disagree. Peter DeGroote is…read moreabsolutely the best chocolate shop I have ever experienced in many trips to Brussels, Paris, New York City, and even Berkeley and San Francisco, California. First the Chocolate. It is rich, and the varieties are extraordinary. I particularly loved the ginger dark Chocolate with tiny chunks of real fresh ginger. The chocolate truffles are all masterpieces, each with a unique personality that are showcases for Peter DeGroote's artisanal craftsmanship and impeccable tastes. The location is perfect with the Cloth Hall just across the square. Emerging from this shop, with a box of his chocolates, after seeing the affable, handsome Peter DeGroote and his gorgeous wife working together happily and industriously, one feels like they are at the apogee of western civilization.

An ideal shop to find that chocolate gift for young and old. Novelties were tastefully designed.read more

From the owner: Tout chocolat Les vrais amateurs de chocolat vont apprécier ce magasin. Qu'il soit amer, doux, à la…read morechicorée ou au praliné, tous les chocolats sont fait maison.

Great chocolate shop just off the main tourist streets of Bruges. The lady at the counter was…read moreoriginally from the United States and was a huge help since we don't speak Dutch. It was clean, quiet and they had an excellent selection of artisan chocolates. Too many to choose from. She gave helpful suggestions based off our preferences. We enjoyed everything we tried and bought plenty more to bring home.

We went here because it was recommended. We picked out several types of chocolates and they were…read morenothing special. The salesperson wasn't overly friendly and we felt rushed in making our selections. He did put them in a nice box. The shop is cute and small.

A simply amazing place that came well recommended by both another merchant and our guide. Great…read moreservice, wonderful ambiance, and just what we were looking for. My wife was in heaven and came away with a serious collection of sweets we are still enjoying days later. Give it a try!

This was our first chocolaterie in Ghent and it was excellent. The chocolates lived up the Belgian…read morereputation and they had a wide selection of different marzipans, a family favorite that is scarce in the United States. The only thing better than the chocolate was the customer service. The young man working educated us on the Ghent Dragon, provided us with a few local restaurant recommendations and a brief lesson on Belgian fries and local spots. He also informed us that the chocolates are made by Sophie herself. Sophie is doing a great job in both the chocolate business and in hiring friendly, competent people. It was a pleasure shopping there.

On what basis is this place getting five big ones? Well, it's not a Michelin Guide superstar…read morerestaurant. What it is is a very great example of what the Belgian coast does so well. A friterie (Fr), frituuror (Nl), or frying place that serves ice cream. So if it's fried, this place has it. The beignets are to die for. Oh my. Great outer texture. Soft interior with the right amount of powdered sugar on top. Forget about the ones in New Orleans. You have to come here. The waffles? Oh so delightful. Crispy on the outside and delicate fluff on the inside. Even better than the ones in the Grand Place in Brussels. Although my family likes another place for ice cream better, this is my favorite in Koksijde. The right amount of cream and well flavored with more bits inside. So it's not a dining locale. Don't come here because you think you'll get fine food. It's fried, Belgian style. Maybe a quick bite at lunch. But for gouter or after dinner tasting, it's worth the trip.