Walking around Manchester's NQ and in need of a sugar fix I decided to try BonBon for a hot chocolate. The shop is tiny! Definitely couldn't swing a cat (not that I would do, or ever have done, that) but it has that unique and homely NQ feel that makes MCR amazing. It was busy, so we managed to grab a small table for 2 in the corner and peruse the chocolates on offer whilst we waited. I chose 4 little chocolates - pistachio, dark chocolate, salted caramel and a weird, yet lovely stilton truffle. At over £1 each for a small, round chocolate that can easily be swallowed in one, the chocolates aren't cheap here - but they are hand made by the lady owner on-site in the workshop in the back. The chocolates on display can be chosen and devoured in the shop like we did, or you can box them up to take away or box them up as a gift! I ordered a salted caramel hot chocolate and spent a while enjoying it and chatting away. The hot chocolates are made with 66% melted dark chocolate with water - and are all dairy free. They don't fill you up and don't lie heavy on your stomach later on in the day, it's just an excellent, chocolately sugar fix. read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - Salted Caramel hot chocolate and some chocolates! Mid afternoon snack. - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Ok, who doesn't love chocolate right..! This little neat store tucked in the NQ has amazing chocolate bars and bites. Some are handmade by the owner, others are factory bred but still delish. They are known for their hot chocolate but recommendation is, if you get one, stick to the regular flavour. I purchased an orange flavour one, simply because I love citrus. A bit disappointing though as the drink was flavoured with little orange bits, almost like little pulp pieces. Other than that, it was a nice and warming esp for the frigid Manchester weather. It was nothing fancy but sometimes all you want is soothing chocolate to get-in-yo-bellllaayy! Drinks are around £3.50 and the chocolate bars vary in price but definitely a good idea for a brief chocolate indulging or simply as a nice gift. read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - A simple cup of luscious melted chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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If you're a chocoholic, this spot can't be missed! It's a small chocolate cafe in the northern quarter that sells different types of chocolate infused with Latin spices. It is also a small chocolate cafe where they offer many types of hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is not dairy base so it's not too rich. You can get many different flavours infused in the hot chocolate like salted caramel, chilli, orange. I also ordered their flour-less chocolate cake... Truly amazing! It is rich in its flavour and has a smooth chocolatey finish, just like eating a big truffle. It's truly decadent and perfect for sharing, but can't be missed especially since they bake it themselves! I didn't order their ice cream, but they also sell ice cream and coffee. Next time! read more

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Well, I will keep it small and sweet just like the shop itself. A friend and I agreed to come to Bon Bon today to try their hot chocolate on her birthday. It's such lovely little shop hidden in NQ. Unlike others in the area, this little shop is elaborate and adorable. The hot chocolate is intensively and velvety rich in pure cacao and tastes divine. I wanted something light so I had a port of Vanilla & Cacao, which I think it's from Proper Tea, or at least it tasted very much like the one I had at Proper Tea. Quite a fine selection of chocolate available in store on good independent brands and BonBon's own production. read more

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tiny cafe with bags of character. they have a great selection of different flavours of hot chocolate. Trouble was, I couldn't make up my mind whether to have the cinnamon or salted caramel. The lovely guy who was serving said I could have both, bonus! I was a little jealous though when he brought an orange flavoured one to the table for another member of our party. it smelt devine! The cafe is really small but that adds to the ambiance of the place. the staff are friendly and informative. just a shame that it isn't suitable for larger groups read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Nothing makes me more happy than a chocolate boutique in my neighborhood! Bonbon opened up recently in Northern Quarter and those who haven't tasted their hot chocolate yet, I can assure you that you're missing out BIG TIME! The place is very small but extremely cute, reminds me of a village cafe in some hill station! There are only 4 tables but this place is getting rammed every evening so don't expect to sit there for hours! The owner is really friendly and sweet though and would never ask you to leave like some rude cafe's. As far as the hot chocolate is concerned, it is not your regular chocolate drink that you get at all the cafe chains. This is REAL chocolate and so rich and so delicious that you definitely would crave for more as soon as you finish your first one! I personally loved the chilly hot chocolate (If you like the hot twang with your chocolate) and also the caramelized punch (for those with a sweet tooth). Verdict: Doesn't matter if you are a chocolate fan or not I can bet you will LOVE this place! I am definitely going to be a regular here! read more

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This is a great little place if you fancy a bit of chocolate for a special occasion. There are rows of chocolate truffles but we resisted temptation and simply ordered two hot chocolates. The first with chili, was quite mild until the last gulp and then apparently it had a slight kick. The other was orange flavoured and had real peel and tasted very much of orange. The drinks weren't at all thick and indulgent but instead very light in flavour and thin & smooth in texture. The lady in the shop was very friendly and I would definitely come back. However at £3.50 a smallish drink perhaps not all the time. read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - Orange flavoured hot chocolate and chili flavoured hot chocolate! - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Bon Bon is one of those places that comes across as very 'form over function' on first impression. You'd be a fool to write it off as such though, they make the best hot chocolate in the city bar none. The place is too small and you never feel overly comfortable nursing a drink and a chat as there always seems to be someone waiting to get your table. Overall, worth checking out to get your hot chocolate on! read more

I love this little shop, a place we recently did a Yelp event in but judging by the chats I've had with fellow Yelpers it's been a popular place to go back to and sample their wares time and time again. I popped in on Thurs to pick up some little boxes of chocs for Xmas presents and with me walking past each time through the day it was rammed (It really must be prime time for them) Sharon is always super friendly and up for a chat - if you want good quality, fresh chocs and amazing hot chocolate then pop in here and get it to stay or go. It's probably a lot more expensive than buying generic rubbishy choc from the super market (a box of 12 chocs was £15 - Dec 2014) but the quality and taste is really there and they're all made by hand so well worth the extra cost. read more

GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE! I am ALL about this place now! I've even taken my mum to meet the place - like that boyfriend you're confident about right, and you think your Mum will approve so you introduce them?? Now, don't have a melt down when you don't know what to choose from, remember you can get a MIXTURE of the truffle chocolates (omgtodiefor) and small bags of buttons that taste like heaven! The bars of chocolate are around £6 - now if you're one of those people that can demolish a £2 bar of dairy milk, relax in the knowledge that there are so many amazing tangs in the chocolate that your taste buds will MAKE you savour the chocolate in your mouth, therefore eating less and helping it last longer. The chocolate from here wins in terms of quality and price in the long term and the flavours are to die for! I have yet to try the hot chocolate... the dark chocolate buttons and champagne truffles are my favourite so far! Until next time my love! read more

The best hot chocolate in town. There is no way you can't come here at least once if you like hot chocolate, I love this simple place, but all I really want to do is rave about how good the hot chocolate is, I have been here two of three times, I kind of see it as a treat, so far I have had the salted caramel, plain and orange flavours, and when I say flavours, they really are added to the scrumptious melted chocolate and not some random powder from a box, for example the orange was made in front of me and was orange zest and a splash of fresh OJ. Rave about hot chocolate starts here.... HoT cHoCoLaTe hOt ChOcOlAtE HOT chocolate hot CHOCOLATE *hot chocolate*. The BEST. read more

If you think of the word 'cute' and begin describing a shop, this is probably where you're thinking of. Hit by the smell of chocolate from the moment you walk in, it takes a while for your surroundings to sink in - there are so many little touches to take in. The first thing you'll spot is the array of truffles, cakes and chocolate bars, ready to be purchased and taken away, or eaten in if you manage to grab a spot. We were greeted instantly by the very dapper looking staff and grabbed a table by the window; there is one table out the front, ready for the Manchester sun, but this is prime real estate! Despite the lovely weather we were having, I opted for the orange hot chocolate (which I was told was a great choice, instantly improving my mood!) - served in bowls rather than cups, you feel compelled to wrap your hands around the bowl and never let go. The small shavings of orange added a delicate flavour, nothing overpowering from the simply delicious base chocolate. Your drink is served from a large vat then the flavour added, meaning it's not served piping hot and is drinkable straight away. Beautiful - I only wish we had room for cake! read more

BomBom chocolate is in a very small shop unit. Once inside is a chocolate heaven. I had a hot chocolate with orange which was made with real orange and 66% chocolate. (Diary free). To eat I had a chocolate brownie which was absolutely gorgeous with a home-made honeycomb on top. This place is situated in the Northern quarters of Manchester city centre. Well worth a visit and a wander around the Northern Quarter if you are not familiar with this bohemian type of area. read more

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This place sells the yummiest orange hot chocolate. I love how they ladle it from a huge simmering pot! It's tiny so the place fills up quickly but it's still worth visiting for a take out. They also sell some pretty tasty chocolate bars for you to eat over a few weeks...definitely not a whole bar in an hours sitting! read more

Authentic hot chocolate, just like grand-mère used to make So here's the thing: this is real hot chocolate, more like a slightly sweet dessert soup, not your Cadbury's or Italian style or American diner milkshake-y or even an artisan hot chocolate. This is like proper French hot chocolate, silky, flavoursome, subtle: they add flavours to it, I had the salted caramel, and it's not what you expect. This unusual spot is tiny, but get a seat if you can, or a takeout if not, and be wowed by something unusual and not run-of-the-mill. They also sell artisan chocolate bars, candies and gifts, so even if you're not a hot chocolate drinker, support a local independent business and brighten up a friend's day read more

We saw a sign for a chocolate show and couldn't ignore our curiousity. This was a delightful little shop where the chocolate is beautifully displayed and the decor is very nice with quirky light fittings and flowers. We only came in here for a browse, but the owner seemed extremely friendly as he explained the different varieties of chocolate and even the decor of the place. He had something brewing so we were given a sample to drink. A beautiful welcoming shop, a place I would go to to get someone a gift. read more

This cute little chocolate shop is really warm and cosy. The speciality is hot chocolate but it also does coffee and other cold drinks. You can also ordered dairyfree hot chocolate. I also love it comes in a bowl shaped cup so you can wrapped both hands onto the cup keep warm when it is raining outside. Value wise it is a bit expensive but the quality of the cocoa that goes into the cup oy is so worth it! read more

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We've been meaning to visit for a long time and on a spot of shopping on a nice Saturday afternoon before the Indy Man Beer Con we finally managed to squeeze a lovely hot chocolate from Bonbon...orange and dark chocolate had to be the one. Trust me, you've never had the likes of these anywhere in Manchester before. Top notch stuff. Will return to try other ones or just to read the Skinny. read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

The hot chocolate is to die for here. Get the salted caramel hot chocolate, its lovely. The chocolates are good and the flour-less is rich and heavy. The chocolate is so intense you get quite a buzz from it, a very nice pick me up if your planning a night on the town and don't fancy coffee. The lady who runs the shop is cool and friendly. Do try the white chocolate and Stilton chocolate, odd but it works. It smells great too. read more

I live round the corner from Bonbon and am a massive chocolate fan, and am ashamed to say that I've only been in a handful of times over the years I've lived in the NQ. I still remember when it first opened, being absolutely amazed we had a chocolate shop. At first it was easier to get a table, before it became well known, but after only a few months its popularity and reputation increased. I think that's why I haven't been that often, as I always seem to choose the most popular time to go, when there is nowhere to sit. The hot chocolate is glorious and more like a thick desert soup - not as thick as some of the hot chocolate I've had in France or Belgium, but it's definitely thicker than 95% of the hot chocolate I have consumed (which is alot). They have a choice of hot chocolate and on my last visit, went for the salted caramel offering, which I had never tried before. It was so tasty and highly recommend it. I also had a some truffles, though can't remember which flavours. On this occasion, I went at 11am on a Saturday morning, so just after opening and there was plenty of space. I had chance to chat to the lady who owns it a bit and she seems really passionate about what she does, and it shows from the quality of the product. I noticed as I left that more people were arriving, so that would probably be the best time to be guaranteed a seat. read more

Love this place! Delicious salted caramel hot chocolates and the honeycomb brownie is amazing. They do often run out of brownies and cakes though which is a shame and it is sometimes hard to get a table because it's a very small cafe. read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - Honeycomb and cookie dough brownies! - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Loved the ambiance, product was good, staff super friendly. Listen to their recommendations! read more

Bonbon Chocolate Boutique - Great Aztec Spice coco! - Cafes Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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On walking through the door you're greeted by the most incredible scent of chocolate, which unfortunately for my waist band triggers the 'eat everything in here' part of my brain. We managed to get through the flourless chocolate cake and a few of the chocolates, the dark chocolates in particular were mind blowing, I ended up buying some to go. The coffee is also great here, must try the sorbets next time, the staff kindly gave us a sample of the chocolate sorbet and again it was unbelievably good. The staff were a great bunch had a good conversation with all of them and made us feel very welcome. Will be back often. read more

"Do you fancy the best hot chocolate in Manchester?" That's a question I won't say no to even when I'm on one 2 of the fasting days of the 5:2 diet and I kid you not I do not regret it. Offering unusual flavours for hot chocolate (cinnamon, chilli and salted caramel are only a few examples) you can tell with the first sip that the drink is made with, dark, rich chocolate and not some cheap powder stuff. But you don't have to stick around to get your choc kicks, you can take the stuff home too! I really can only recommend this place. read more

Stopped by for a little rest on a Saturday afternoon. The salted caramel hot chocolate was probably the best I've ever tried!!! And the little cute cup it was served in adds to the charm. Chocolate lovers gather :) read more

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want something a little bit different, Bonbon Chocolate Boutique will provide the perfect setting. The salted caramel hot chocolate and the crispy 'malteser-like' cake were a delightful combination, not to mention the bag of white chocolate buttons we bought to take home which were out of this world too. We loved the small, intimate setting which provided the perfect environment to relax and a nice personal touch when celebrating my friend's 60th birthday. Sharon was lovely too and I have no doubt that this will be the first of many Bonbon visits. read more