Many people claimed that L.A. Burdick has the best hot chocolate in all of Boston and me being a…read morechocolate fiend I am, I have to give it a try. I got a small milk hot chocolate and it was very tasty! It was rich and decadent, but still had a good amount of sweetness. I also thought it was the perfect balance of being thick and still drinkable. If I lived in Boston, I would be frequenting this shop especially during the winter.

LA Burdick is a chocolate shop on Newbury Street, known for their decadent hot chocolate and high…read morequality dessert and gift collection. The line here is always long, but it moves relatively quickly. The ambiance here is family friendly. However, there's limited seating inside and you have to have seating before being able to order their hot chocolate in a mug. When you order, there's 2 sizes for hot chocolates and you can get either a white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate hot chocolate. The large milk hot chocolate was so rich and a perfect balance of cream to chocolate, which made it an optimal size to share amongst 3 people. The sweetness, warmth and texture make it a nice sweet treat on a cold or rainy Boston day. The drinks were a bit expensive, but this hot chocolate falls in my top 3. I'm glad that my friend recommended this place to recharge before dinner.

The staff was so kind and helpful here! This was my first time stepping into Läderach Chocolatier…read moreSuisse and buying some chocolate. Läderach took over 34 of Godiva's leases in the U.S., after Godiva closed all of their brick & mortar locations. We tried a few of their chocolates but ended up going with the milk chocolate hazelnut to take home! Very delicious. I also got one of the truffles/bonbon to try: pralines pravé Trinidad and I'm excited to try it later. Our total was ~$16 for both items. They have a lot of options to choose from, which I love! Everything seems to be well made & tasty. One of my favorites we tried was a strawberry chocolate & seemed like they used real sun dried strawberries to make it. Highly recommend trying Läderach if you haven't yet!

I always walk by their location in Braintree but never tried it since they took over the Godiva…read morestore. Today i walked by the location at prudential and there was a gentleman outside with milk choco - hazelnut bars broken up for samples. I said "hey i love that particular combo" so agreed to take a sample. Went back about 20 min later with the lady and bought a a broken chunk from their large slabs. I honestly don't have receipt but forget if it was 4oz or 8oz haha i ate it already. It was 16 bucks. The lady opted for a fudge cube pralines pavè Trinidad. They checked us out gave us nice bag and packaging and we were out. The choco sampling did it for me expensive yes but it was so clean and good. I'd get it occasionally in the future. Don't be afraid to ask for samples, they'll gladly let u try (at least the big slab ones) not sure about the Bon Bon style ones.

My friend ordered these . These chocolates are of high caliber, and just plain delicious. The…read moreonly problem is I wanted more than I was offered , lol . The person selling these doesn't have a shop . However my friend said you can call the number on the site . Or she has a website on her Yelp page , this is awesome . I can't wait to order some of my own , for my family and I .

This was a very pleasant surprise!…read more For my birthday last year, a chocolate-making class was promised as a gift. Given constant traveling and life overall, we did not get to partake in a class of this type until Labor Day weekend in Boston. My companion set this up all by himself with the lovely Beth. Beth was very communicative, even giving us directions to her place, as well as to many of the attractions that the city of Boston has to offer. It was just us two, along with Beth and her husband Steve. They were so nice, making us feel very welcome in their home (because shockingly this is at their house!). Beth is a master at her craft. She's been making chocolate for years and it really shows. Her chocolate was so pretty and yummy. As for the actual chocolate-making class, we began with tasting chocolates from all around the world to then attempting to make our own. Have to say the chocolate was delicious and rich. Definitely not the type of thing you can eat all in one go unless you are a true chocolate lover. That said, this was quite fun and we took many goodies back home to Florida. Definitely something I would want to do again, and more so, Beth and Steve are such kind folk that you want to invite them out to lunch or something along those lines. Felt as if we were with friends.

These chocolates are pricey ($54 for a 10 box + 5 box) and can be hit or miss but overall…read moredelicious! That said, if you're a chocoholic and love trying flavors from around the world it's worth dropping by. I came by to get some valentine boxes and the staff were very nice + efficient so they moved through the long line easily. I must say, wow their chocolate selection was impressive! The display was stocked full of unique truffles and their packaging was beautiful. We were happy with most of the chocolates but one did taste a little stale unfortunately. Otherwise, definitely a nice spot to find a gift for a special someone!

Stopped in here with my friend so she could look for some last-min Christmas gifts. They have a ton…read moreof options here to curb your sweet tooth. My friend bought a Dubai chocolate bar for $17. It's pricey, but delicious. Solid option in Beacon Hill.

Loved the hot coco flight here! They even let me customize it which was awesome. I also liked that…read morethey had seasonal flavor specials. Super cute spot great for a solo date!

I came seeking a hot chocolate. This is a sizable cafe and offers various baked good as well. If…read moreyou're going to charge the amount that they do for a chocolate beverage, it had better have a complex, fruity flavor with just a hint of sweetness. Theirs did, and I got the dulce de leche variation for an extra flavor hit. Cacao is an expensive plant, but there is no doubt that it is worth it.

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

Royce chocolate is one of Boston's best chocolate companies. I think that it is truly one of the…read morebest 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!

I love this tiny candy shop and its very kind owners! It's a go to spot if you want a Boston-based…read morechocolate gift, but they do have other imported goods The woman behind the counter had us try two yummy samples (chocolate covered oranges and a peanut butter cup). I really liked the chocolate covered oranges in particular! I ended up buying chocolate covered ginger and a tea-coffee flavor set of five. The ginger isn't too sharp when you bite into it since it's been candied, and the earl grey chocolate bonbon (which I wanted to try since I saw it online) was sold out individually but still sold in the five flavor sampler. The jasmine tea white chocolate rose was also delicious and the tea flavor was surprisingly rich. It's not cheap but it's well worth a nice gift for yourself or someone else!

This review is a year late sigh. Back in December 2023 I did the holiday stroll in the area and…read morestopped in here. The staff there were very friendly and made sure to have us try all the samples they had to offer that night. We went home with a small box to try other flavors. I'm in love with the pistachio ones! Such a great place to get a special confectionery gift for someone.

We went on a tour of the Taza factory and had a really positive experience. Our guide Brendan was…read morepersonable, funny, and knowledgeable. We visited on a weekend so we didn't get to see production in action and we could only see the machinery through the windows. Despite it all, I learned a lot and was engaged throughout. I have personally spent a lot of time in Oaxaca and was intrigued to learn about Taza's origin. And the best part was the tasting of course! There were tastes along the way and basically an opportunity to try anything and everything at the end! A couple standouts: lemon cookie and the 95% dark with ginger (you wouldn't even realize you are eating that level of dark chocolate).

The tour was fantastic! So educational and engaging. Well-paced and fun! Hannah was so personable…read moreand sweet. She was very passionate about the chocolates and processes so that made us super comfortable trying a bunch of chocolates!

My friend and I came here after Thursday dinner on a really hot Boston day, and the line was down…read morethe block! Luckily it moved relatively quickly. I ordered a mini chocolate/maple swirl with chocolate sprinkles and it was DELIGHTFUL! Very smooth, rich, and creamy soft serve. The maple flavor was a nice twist. This is really just a window attached to the candy store, so a lot of people were milling around on the sidewalk after getting their ice cream! I'll definitely be back!!

TLDR: Great selection of candy and sweets, but the swedish candy comes prepackaged. Expect it to be…read moreon the pricier side. They also have soft serve, which is both delicious and more reasonably priced. Super beautiful space, and super nice employees! -- I frequently visit this candy shop at least once a week as it's the only way to get my steps in this winter (I live in southie, so I make the commute by foot) AND because my sweet tooth practically compels me to spend an exorbitant amount of money on swedish candy. So, I feel like I have formed a strong opinion about Madeleine's. First, it's colorful, it's beautiful, and it's incredibly welcoming with the way they have been decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Feels like I'm in Stars Hallows. They always have a new candy of the week to try for free at the counter, which is also a fun way of distracting me as I tap my card again and again for a (10 dollar) baggie of bubs. Yes, ten dollars for a baggie of PRE-packaged swedish candy. That's where this place loses its star. Week to week the mix of candy can change, and often times I'm left with candy that I don't really want. But is it worth it as a midweek pick me up? Yes, sometimes. BUT they also added a soft serve window that rotates flavors by the seasons (maple is my favorite), and you have the option to add a generous amount of bubs for only $2. The ice cream is much more reasonably priced. That makes a visit here worth it. This place is a must-stop in the south end area if you have a sweet tooth but expect it to be on the pricier side.

Always come and buy some chocolate!…read more Milk Chocolate Mouse, Dark Chocolate Mouse: The most classic products. They had a thin string on the back to mimic a tail, which also helps keep your hands clean--a fun and thoughtful design. The cocoa and milk flavors were pure and rich, with a smooth and silky texture. I personally didn't find it too sweet. My friends who tasted it also raved about it. Pavé Glacé: The best of the bunch. Made in the same way as nama chocolate生チョコ--frozen chocolate ganache, but this one had a fine layer of cocoa powder, making it denser and more solid. It melted in mouth and starts to linger, with a more distinct flavor profile from bitter to sweet to fragrant. Sesame Truffe: Two pieces in one serving was perfect. A thin layer of light cocoa powder on the surface, the shell was so crisp that it crumbled in mouth, and the flowing filling with nutty and caramel flavors immediately spills out. However, I didn't taste much sesame; it's closer to hazelnut, the classic chocolate flavor, and a bit on the sweeter side.

Met a friend for hot chocolate on a snowy Monday night and enjoyed the coziness of conversation…read more Inside is really cute, you feel like you've stepped into Europe. They feature lots of Swiss treats and there's something everyone would like. I ordered a milk chocolate hot chocolate and my friend got a dark chocolate. The drinks are rich and super smooth. I always need a little water which luckily they have a pitcher with little cups. We then split two treats, the Engadiner Nusstorte and Cherry Tart. Both were delicious, and they complimented the drinks nicely, especially the Cherry adding that contrasting tartness to a sweet beverage. The gentleman working was also nice he cut the treats in half for us to split. I was shocked how busy it was, at most points there wasn't a free table inside, as people come here to chat and enjoy. It was the perfect place to meet a friend and I'd come back for sure.