Absolutely delicious. I've been to brick lane twice this week and have 'had' to visit dark sugars both times. Walking into the shop you're hit with the heady chocolate aroma; it's an experience within itself. Stand in the middle, breathe in and open your lungs. It might convert even the most resolute chocolate haters amongst us! Whilst the chocolate can be quite expensive, it's worth every penny. Freshly made, well presented, moorish and simply addictive. I went for a selection of the truffles, pearls and the pipette chocolates and I cannot fault them on taste, consistency, construction. They were simply divine. I also like that you can choose the ones you want yourself and they are simply weighted for price. I tried their chilli hot chocolate on my second visit. This comes laden with dark and swirls and whilst I throughly enjoyed it with it's thick and creamy consistency, I would recommend against it if you're not really a chilli fan. I really am, yet I found this to have a very substantial kick. read more

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This place is heaven for chocaholics! Located on a corner of the very trendy Brick Lane, Dark Sugars is perfectly placed for that mid-shop chocolate hit (although if you're anything like me you won't want to leave the place). They have mountains of chocolate (literally), with something to suit every taste. I tried the dark chocolate salted caramel and the milk chocolate hazelnut praline and couldn't fault either of them. I also read afterwards that these guys make an amazing hot chocolate, raging I missed out on it. Oh well, I'll just have to plan another visit! read more

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I was off to dinner with a couple of friends at the Old Truman Brewery and on the way the the tube, we spot this new Dark Sugar store in sort of soft launch and just could not resist... That's a master move from the guys at Dark Sugar. 2 shops in brick lane, literally a stone throw from each other. These guys wants us to be fat or what? :) I am not a fan of carbs and sugar as a general rule, but I grew up with cocoa farms and chocolate so it's hard to say no. The variety of chocolates these guys have over there is mind-blowing. The creativity is impressive, and the staff... Let's just say that they know how to get their ladies to make us buy more. All with that hipster my touch and smile we love from Brick Lane. If you fancy some great coffee to go with your chocolate, they do have cheap options on the other side of the shop. An all-in-all experience that will please more than one, no doubt! This shop seems bigger than the other upper on the lane, and more woody/hipstery too. And this was just soft launch... I can wait to return there once it'll be fully opened. As one the guys said to me: people f'ing love chocolate. I agree, so I'll be back shortly! read more

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Calling out all chocolate lovers to this spot! My favorite here is their classic hot chocolate drink! I've seen a video about their unique hot chocolate from Facebook and decided to give it a try since I'm in London and visiting shoreditch area. The hot chocolate is very very rich (it's like eating chocolate in liquid form) , topped with fragrant white, milk and dark chocolate. It's £4 per cup. I also enjoyed watching how the barista make the drink, it's interesting to see how fast they slice the chocolate. I've been here twice now. The first visit is on a Sunday afternoon, put in mind that the shop will be very very crowded and the wait time is quite long as well ( but it will worth the wait). This is definitely not a spot where you want to hang out with friends as there is not much seats available, more likely to order for to-go. The second visit is on 10am in the morning ( where their stated opening hours), but they only open around 10.20am, which made me to wait for quite some time. Luckily there's just so much to do in shoreditch that made me feel occupied. Maybe a great tip is not to go in at 10am, but around 10.30am. read more

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This place was everything I imagined it to be. We started by being welcomed by the delicious aromas of rich chocolate. Then the aesthetically pleasing assortment of chocolates ranging from white to dark. The variety was INSANE. I loved how the whole place was based around the wood design. The drinks were made in front of us and the chocolate shavings were shaved on a cute wooden table. Everyone was very sweet and descriptive about what there was to order :) read more

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Decent chocolate options. I perused the hard chocolate section and ended up settling on some chocolate covered figs, matcha cubes + hazelnut pearls -- figs were definitely a standout. My sister went for their house special of hot chocolate, topped with milk, dark + white chocolate shavings - she finished it in a matter seconds. Unfortunately, the service was sub-par. The lady preparing and running the cashier at the time had an attitude (her co-worker who had just finished her shift on her way out--on the other hand--was friendly and engaging) from the start did not budge even when I tried starting a conversation about her Lauryn Hill Spotify playlist. C'MON NOW -- it's Lauryn. Sucks cause I love to see black-owned businesses thrive and what not, but we quickly finished our eats and left to seek out a less hostile environment. read more

The aroma is fantastic and so is the layourlt of all the chocolates. They are very exotic and the musice there puts you in the mood. It is definitely a place to go again. Don't forget to ask for help on how the pippette works for those chocolates that have one. You will be in for one great experience! The proce range might be a little more than your average chocolate shop but this is absolutely not an average shop, it is THE place to go if tou are around and craving some dark sugars. read more

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O M G I probably had over 10 different chocolates here and nothing was bad. Nothing, I tell you! This is a gorgeous store that smells amazing even from the sidewalk before you walk in. The flavors range from traditional (sea salt caramel) to unique (gin and lime, really?). Seriously, it's all very, very good. And the chocolates are reasonably priced as well. Watch out for the spicy chocolate - that one packs quite a punch! read more

Loved it! They would have got five stars but terribly unsanitary. Nothing is covered and it's all about the shop while people walk around and breathe on it! They need to have covers. They could do with some glass!! Aside from that - I'm not a chocolate lover but I am because of their amazing choices. Hope they open up in North America . read more

Love it! Amazing chocolates, ice cream, coffees and hot chocolate! Cool music and vibe. A just if you are in the area read more

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PERFECT! This chocolate place is the best that I've tried in my entire life! First time, I tried their truffles in Broadway Market on Saturdays and loved it. Then found their place, bought bunch of different truffles and dark chocolate dipped fruit slices! All of them are amazing! Fig, date, orange,.. Plus, I tried their hot chocolate! That was also the best hot chocolate in my life! How surprising it is! They use milk instead of water, and they cut chocolate directly from those big blocks, amazing amazing! Just go, and try, you will be satisfied my friend :) read more

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Loved their chocolates.. So unique! Also the wooden bowls. Associate was nice too. coconut milk chocolate cube was the best. read more

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If you're ever in London, you have to make your way to this chocolate shop. It may be a little small on the inside but the experience definitely makes it worth it. I went twice during my stay in London and both times the owner himself made my hot chocolate whilst jamming out to music. Speaking of hot chocolate, you have to try it. 3 pounds sounds like a lot for a relatively small hot coco, but I could barely finish it it was so rich. Also try the little truffle cups with pipets. Both the mango and raspberry are very good and well worth the price. read more

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I was never really a fan of dark chocolate until I stumbled across this store of magic! A bit pricey, however you get exactly what you pay for... Quality chocolate!! Delicious rich cocoa with the most amazing flavours you could ever imagine! This chocolate is a REAL TREAT! read more

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Friendly staff. Overdose truffles are great; the random pearls I picked less so. Cinnamon hot chocolate shall warm you up but probably a bit too rich for the first thing in the morning. read more

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It is quite difficult to review this chocolate shop because Yes the chocolate is good but 2/3 of the shop is dedicated to sweets with a little touch of chocolate. Everything was pretty amazing but where was the chocolate ? Except from the truffle I didn't taste it... Next time I will focus on truffles and chocolate chunks. ps: This place is vegan friendly,they offer a good selection of dairy free chocolates/sweets. read more

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Love this place! It's a little bit pricey, but worth the value due to the quality of product. I'm a big fan of their hot chocolate that can be made vegan (choice of either almond or coconut milk) with their dark chocolate bars that they chop right in front of you! They have some seating in the back with a bar where you can order even more elaborate drinks or snack on some truffles. It's a great place to meet a friend or even for a date! The ambience is great a and you can escape the busy-ness of the street outside. read more

Yuuuummy! This place makes such good hot chocolate. A perfect treat on a cold day so if you are in the neighbourhood you must pop in. They aren't cheap but well worth it - steamed full milk piled high with white, milk and dark shavings which melt to make the richest hot chocolate. The shop also sells beautiful chocolates however I haven't had the occasion to buy any to sample yet - all flavours, all colours, all shapes read more

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Love this place. I was attracted by the beautiful window display when I was on my way to bagel bake. Luckily there was a staff with free sample outside so I decided to give it a try. Never knew that ginger truffle could taste that good. There were so many different flavours in the store so it took me awhile to calm myself down and choose what I want. Anw, i am now in my bed, happily munching my truffle. Happy bunny mode is on xxx (only give 4 stars since I find the place a bit pricey) read more

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Every chocolate looked delicious, so I based my selection on previous Yelpers' suggestions. You pick up a plastic bag, and pay per weight (7 quid for 100g). 100g amounts to around 8-10 pieces of chocolate. The first ones I picked were the spicy chili chocolates (both vegan and non-vegan). These definitely were powdered with some hidden chiles because they were HOT! I went with various other dark chocolates (skip the mint -- nothing special) since the day was warm and the milk chocolates seemed to be melting in the store already. I picked up some roasted cocoa beans, which were really bitter and would not recommend, lol. Tl;dr - Alluring chocolate displays, actual chocolates are hit-or-miss. read more

This place is divine - an Aladdin's Cave of chocolately delights. Cacao dusted nuts, choc-coated ganache, handmade truffles and a range of indulgent hot chocolate options make Dark Sugars a dessert destination. Cardamom, cinnamon and chilli make an appearance in the hot choc flavours. There's even a "vegan tree" which has choc coated fruit pieces, almonds and morello cherries. This would be worth 5-stars except the chocolate is so expensive. Cost me nearly £5 for just a few pieces. If you're tight on cash but want to experience the great chocolate, go for a hot choc (around £3 each). Oh and I forgot to mention: the music selection is great! read more

I think I'm missing something. I've been to Dark Sugars thrice and...don't really get the hype. I think the staff is pretty surly (sidebar: I get that it's an intense environment on busy nights when everyone is crowding the small space, but when I'm the only one in the shop? Less understandable), and I think the truffles sound more interesting than they taste. The orange/cardamom is, on paper, my dream combination: but the bitterness of the cocoa kind of killed the flavour pairing and the cardamom was really too mellow. Same thing with the gin/lime truffle (theory/practice in execution held a major gap). The white chocolate I found straight-up not tasty, and didn't finish. That might be my choco-palate, I dunno. My favourite thing to consume from Dark Sugars is the orangette - a dark chocolate-dipped round of candied orange. The orange was perfectly done, and the orangettes look beautiful displayed on a plate (if they last that long). I went in today and for 3 truffles: 3.70. Not cheap, not great, meh staff-vibe...I'm in no rush to give it a 4th try. The true saving grace of this place is the wow appeal: the display of the truffles in wooden containers is truly a sight to behold. Yelp note: lotsa vegan options! W00t. read more

Ducking in to get out of the cold was both a delicious and FUN experience. The two people working at there knew everything about the tons of chocolate truffles and encouraged us to try everything. We stopped back in after dinner for an espresso and a hot chocolate, which was absolutely incredible. Both were made with lots of care, and the hot chocolate was like drinking a warm chocolate bar. read more

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Found this place to be unwelcoming the first two times we attempted to buy anything here over the last year or so but on walking past this time noticed that they now had a pick and mix your own function so I was more than happy to do so plus the staff this time were much more friendly and welcoming. read more

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The place was well decor and displaying the chocolate was awesome.. they have many kind and flavor of chocolates it's my first time to see a store with this amount of chocolate .. They have Handmade truffles, chocolates and vegan treats .. But the amazing thing in this store was one hell of a hot chocolate...it was delicious .. I was really interest to see how they do it ., Staff are friendly and lovely ... All in all , it's a nice place to have hot chocolate on a cold day read more

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I thought that vinyl was a girl's best friend...well at least this girl, however, chocolate comes near close. My bestie and I found this place by accident as we took the wrong turn to head to the record store, however, it was the best accidental walking mistake. It's a coffee shop, hot chocolate shop and in the back you can buy chocolates. You can make your own bags and just fill truffles as you go. I picked up two Strawberry Pearls. Good customer service and reasonable prices. read more

What a GREAT place for chocolate lovers !!! The chocolate is amazingly delicious. You can find rustic hand made truffles with very interesting flavours like Chili, Cardamom, Rum etc... And also more "european" style praline with also very interesting flavours like Pear & Raspberry (with a little Raspberry juice that you have to squeeze into the praline when you eat it) or Cider & Cinnamon and many many others. But on top if all the place is beautiful. Great natural wood decoration. Very "wild" and "adventurous" spirit in it. And the service is so great and nice and so friendly and full of joy that you just want to enjoy your moment. The only thing I unfortunately didn't try is their hot chocolate and they seems so great. Chili, Cardamom, Nutmeg, etc... read more

Chance upon this last week whilst exploring Brick Lane and it looked too good to walk past. So we didn't ... The displays are simple, but original and attractive. Lots of large, sinuous, smooth and polished pieces of wood containing delicious chocolates in sometimes obvious (Gin and Lime) or mysterious (Overdose) flavours. They are pricey at £7 for 100g (just pick and mix your own selection and weight) but they taste delicious and I just loved the textures of the truffles which were firm but soft. Really. Gorgeous. The coconut chocolate was very coconutty. We were going to have coffee until we noticed a couple in front getting a slab of hot chocolate sliced into their drinks! My partner had chocolate with cardamom and I had nutmeg. They are cocoa powder and so if you like your drinks sweet you may want more. I found the reduced sweetness a welcome change. Of course, all that sliced up chocolate thrown on top sinks down and I forgot to stir mine in and consequently at the bottom of my cup was a gorgeous, sweet, chocolate sludge. Mmmmmmm. You can't sit down inside. The owner / man behind the counter was really friendly and a bit off the wall. I kept going "mmmmmmm" for about 3/4 hour after draining my hot chocolate which tells you something ... read more

Having walked past Dark Sugars and bought the odd little gift here before I spent far too much money on overpriced truffles and nuts for Christmas. I ended up keeping all three gift bags as I ended up not seeing the friends they were intended for. Also, as everything at Dark Sugars is liberally coated in dark cocoa powder, they ended up looking really messy in their little cellophane bags. I have since heard some less complimentary things about this shop, and it's all starting to make sense ... apparently there's been some sort of investigation which found that they use cheap chocs, make them look pretty and sell them at an inflated price. No idea of the source, so don't take my word for it. However, these are the three varieties I tried and they were all disappointing in their own right: - chocolate coated brazil nuts; nice enought nuts literally covered in unsweetened cocoa powder - that's it, no actual chocolate, which made them dry and bitter - cherry truffles; I expected something akin to German supermarket favourite "mon cherie", but these didn't even live up to a mass-produced treat; just sweet, nothing remotely exciting - salted caramel truffles; these were the least disappointing but anything but exciting; (if you've ever tasted Roccoco's salted chocolate ... similar price range, different taste sensation) I'm starting to believe that story about cheap chocolate dressed up as gold ... That's three out of three fails at a premium price. I think the only reason Dark Sugars keeps getting positive reviews here is that they are so expensive you don't usually buy their products for yourself. And friends deserving of such an expensive treat are probably too polite to complain about such a rubbish gift. Apologies to everyone I've given these to before - how embarrassing!! read more

Such a wonderful and inviting shop! The owner, Paul, explained the philosophy behind his store and how he sources all the chocolate himself in Ghana. We had their hot cocoa, which they make with chocolate shavings they chop off chocolate blocks right at the counter while you wait. Paul even ran out to the store to get lowfat milk for one of us who wanted it in their cocoa! All the chocolates are beautifully displayed inside carved wood containers from Africa. We bought some truffles to eat in our hotel later - my favorites were the white pistachio truffle and the mango cup truffle. It's a lovely store to look at and the chocolate is SO GOOD. read more

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I recently visited this store while I was studying abroad in London. My friends had previously visited this location, and told us to check it out. I'm so glad we did! They had everything from alcohol infused chocolate, to chocolate covered fruit, vegan chocolate, and even beverages with chocolate! The staff remembered our friends, and because of if they gave us some free samples. I told the employee that was helping us out that I could not have dairy, and she was quick to find me the vegan chocolate, and the fruit covered vegan chocolate. Oh. My. God. It was so, so delicious and she just kept giving me samples to try! I was hooked. Obviously, I bought myself some more chocolate to take with me (cheap, Vegan chocolate is hard to find) and the staff then gave me a discount on top of the free samples they already gave me. The staff was so, so sweet and hospitable. If this location wasn't so far from where I was saying, i would have visited them everyday! The store itself is small, and since it's so popular it can get pretty busy. But, I definitely recommend sticking it out and buying some of their amazing chocolates! read more

LOVE this place. There are TONS of chocolate options and they have drinks as well. I have never seen a place like this. Walking in, I felt like I just stepped into HEAVEN! It is self serve (for chocolates) and they are sold by weight. I would list the different kinds of options they have, but I don't think anyone has time for that. The service is very friendly, but this is not a sit down place, which I wish it was. I hope in the future this place expands! If you're in the area and love chocolate, this place is a MUST. Grab some chocolate, go shop around and explore! read more

O M G. This place is insane. So many delicious flavors. Super cool staff. So hard to pick what ones to get! The ice cream also looks super great-that's my next stop! read more

YUM YUM YUM! You can smell this place from down the road, and I couldn't help myself from wandering in. It is one of the most beautiful chocolate shops I've ever seen. The layout is just fantastic - I can't say enough good things about their branding - you need to go check it out! And their chocolates are outstanding. They have a HUGE selection - from super classic to super trendy. And they usually have samples :) I didn't try it - but the person in front of us ordered the hot chocolate drink - I will be going back to try that! They cut and shred bits of chocolate and melt it in frothed milk - TO DIE FOR!!!! read more

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I got a delicious shipment of these chocolates from my brother who was visiting London. SO insanely good. Initially I was like why do these look the way they do but then when I bit in and tasted the complex notes of fine chocolate, cardamom and orange peel, I was sold. I had a small assorted box and it was worth it all. read more

Dark sugars does it right when I close my eyes and imagine a picture of a store based on the following keywords: "exotic, cocoa, wood, pretty colors, happy employees with no tight a$$ attitude, crowd with starry eyes due to fun owner/manager or chocolate display or both". My real rating is 4.95 instead of 4 stars and I'm only cutting their rating .05 as they can (and should) make their hot chocolate a little bit more dense. Shaved chocolate mix with lots and lots of milk is going to give me a delicious chocolate milk, not hot chocolate. Top up the chocolate (perhaps use chocolate chips and cocoa powder as well?) and Dark Sugars, you will get your sparkling 5 stars in the London chocolate scene. I will be back. read more

Wonderfully hand made chocolates! I tried several, my favorite was the toffee cup and salted caramel truffle. As soon as you walk by the store the smell of chocolate draws you inside. I wish I would of tried the hot chocolate!! read more

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The most amazing chocolate displays. They give free samples. make sure to take one! The Irish hot chocolate was amazing. They shave actual chocolate to make the drink and leave a bunch of the shaved chocolate on the top. read more

Beautiful store filled with yummy chocolates in all sorts of surprising flavours. On last visit had gin & lime, dark chocolate coconut, Irish coffee, and salted caramel. Really fun to fill up and mix-and-match bag of everything you want to try. Just be aware that it adds up fast price-wise! Also, it smells amazing when you walk in. read more

Wow this might be the best chocolates I have ever tasted. Great selections with chocolates mixed with assorted flavors. My favorite was the salted caramel and Irish whiskey. My kids had the homemade hot chocolate which might have topped it all. The owners from Ghana really know how to do it!!! read more