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.

There are plenty of chocolate shops throughout Brussels, although this shop was ultra classy…read moreresembling a Louis Vuitton of chocolates. The inside was elegant and had giant chocolate eggs randomly on display. It did not have the original Brussels chocolate vibe, but there were a decent selection of chocolates and the multi flavored macarons looked amazing. The pistachio centered chocolates were my favorite. Directly in front of the shop was a push cart with a woman selling freshly churned ice cream for 6.50€. Type of place to purchase a beautiful gift box of chocolates but still many other places nearby with a warmer ambiance, although not sure if better chocolates.

The best chocolate maker of Belgium! If you can't wait to taste his chocolates after buying them in…read moreone of his flagship stores, just go to his tasting room on "Place du Sablon" and try his hot chocolate. Belgium at its best!

macaroons are a french delicacy that i never appreciated until my H~ parents took me Guillaume's…read more =9 i had previously considered them artificial sweets...until i had the authentic french creations! THAT started my fascination! hence the 5 stars (slight soft spot!) Guillaume's specialty is a divinely limited selection that rotates every month....everything from the delicate sweetness of lychee to classic raspberry cream~ be sure to pop by~ the people there are extremely friendly! [even if you don't speak french^^]

Was initially only passing by in the area, but got drawn into this Chocolatier by what was on…read moredisplay - simply, the variety and decoration of the chocolates showed skill and design, some of which seemed even excessively. As a chocolate lover, it would have been difficult to resist the lure. Looking in the store, they had some very nice chocolates, some of which seemed to have extremely high cocoa content - from what I remember, up to 90% or thereabouts (not my type of thing, but some people like it bitter). I would say that if you like chocolate but do not want to end up shelling out and buying loads, avoid this place!

Those macarons and their sweet almondy taste and those decadent chocolates. Every year, I look…read moreforward to the time when I get a visit from those in France who bring gifts from this little shop. I'm typically skeptical about fancy looking chocolates, but Jean Trogneux knows exactly what they're doing. It's so stinkin' goooooooood! :D

Incredibly delicious! This chocolaterie shined brightly in the sea of chocolate shops near and…read morearound Grote Markt. We couldn't resist it on our way back to our tour meeting point. Our stop here was the best decision ever. We were greeted immediately by a man who I believe is the owner. He was very kind in assisting us with our selections. Everything looked so tempting. He explained that we could create our own box, or select a pre-made box of their popular chocolates. He gave us the number of chocolates by size of box and collector tin. We ended up purchasing the Ypres Salient souvenir tin filled with the most beautiful & decadent Belgian pralines. I've only been able to try the red poppy praline since our return. It was too beautiful to resist it. I detected a little Baileys in the filling. It was amazing! I can't wait to try the rest of the 29 pieces. The store is beautifully decorated just like their chocolates. The service was great! We were also given a seashell chocolate sample as a little teaser which was unexpected. It was a wonderful treat after having a fantastic lunch at a restaurant nearby. Don't miss this experience when visiting the In Flanders Field Museum.

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.

Listen, the chocolates are amazing. I will not discard the quality. HOWEVER, the service is…read morehorrendous. It is so sad how the woman at the counter treats customers. She said "enough is enough" when a customer asked to try one of the chocolates after the lady that was with him had tried one. They spent over 100 euros in chocolate. Customer service law, YOU TREAT YOUR PAYING CUSTOMER WELL. In the US, that woman would have been fired. I have sent so many people there to buy chocolates and I always get the same feedback: "amazing chocolate, horrible service". I will NEVER send anyone there again. Unfortunately, this is just another one of those instances that remind us that people are losing their humanity, their kindness, and their fairness. Please, just treat your customers better.

Down a quiet alleyway in the center of Leuven close to Sint-Pieterkirk (Saint Peter's Church) and…read moreLeuven's Stadhuis (townhall), you'll find Bittersweet Chocolatier. This small but very welcoming shop lures you in with the smells of chocolate wafting outside of its door. Inside, the a selection of about ten chocolate flavors is presented for you to pick and choose from. While you can find very typical Belgian flavors represented here --such as one filled with speculoos -- my boyfriend and I were delighted to find some very curious combinations such as caramel and banana, violet, and a Leffe (Belgian beer) flavored one too! Both times, we were greeted at the door with chocolates to try and met with the owner and chocolatier. Many chocolate places sell by the piece, but they sell by the weight. We found that our Euro stretched for quite a bit and were able to take a good selection home! While one can find Leonidas, Nauhaus, and Godiva in Leuven as well, it was nice to taste and take home chocolates one cannot find outside of Leuven.

Very friendly staff, easy access in a fun pedestrian street, exquisite chocolates and pastries,…read moreadequate coffee, plus now what appears to be an adventure into sandwiches and salads, I think this is becoming a destination. Which is to say, every spring that I'm in town, I visit on every free day!