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Dark Sugars Chocolates

4.4 (106 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Premium A hot chocolate .
Daniel B.

An extremely cutesy hot-chocolate boutiquesy. Offering a wide array of individual chocolate candies (mostly dark, From various parts of the world), dark sugars also whips up a mean dark, hot chocolate. For real. Whoever thought that just basic hot chocolate would be so good. The peak flavor arrived when you blend the different craft chocolate shavings into the drink and stir mic it up as if it were a martini. Exquisite. The price is a lot though. Almost $9 for hot chocolate.

Hot chocolate with soya milk
Rachael M.

Amazing chocolate shop with huge selection including many vegan options: chocolate covered apricot, mango, dates, ginger, then some chili chocolate truffles, all dark chocolate, etc. The chocolate is very high-end. The hot chocolate creations are also delicious and they can make many of them vegan with soya, coconut, or almond milk. Our hot chocolate with soya milk was so rich and creamy and the perfect nightcap. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. I can't wait to return!

Irish Hot Chocolate with dark chocolate shavings.
Chris S.

Wow, Love of Chocolate! I had an Irish Hot Chocolate with dark chocolate shavings. Great!!! You have to try!

Classic Hot Chocolate
Sam E.

This review is has been 3 years in the making. Ever since I saw Dark Sugars' decadent creation on Insider, I knew I had to have it in my life. Sadly, Dark Sugars has never come to the states. But I did thankfully get to visit them over the pond! Inside is small but filled with chocolate. When you go place your order, you'll notice there's already a cutting board filled with thick chocolate shavings. Ready to be lovingly placed in a cup of hot chocolate. I ordered a classic and got my order pretty quickly. Servers were polite and kind even during the rush which was appreciated. Took a bite of the chocolate shaving and was surprised by how high quality it was. Took a sip after the chocolate had all but melted and it was pure decadence. Sweet and rich, a stick your bones type of hot chocolate. One of the rare few treats that was definitely worth the hype!

Sam K.

We stopped by Dark Sugars for two hot chocolates--one with ginger and one signature hazelnut praline. Unfortunately, they both tasted the same; the ginger and hazelnut flavors were lost in the sea of chocolate shavings. It's incredibly rich--after a few sips, I was done, but it's hard to toss at £5.50 a cup. The shop was packed with only one attendant, so be prepared to wait. We also picked up a few chocolates (chilli, mango, date, and hazelnut), but honestly, nothing to write home about.

Hot chocolate with chocolate shavings
Nicole N.

I made it my mission to check out all the recommended hot chocolate places in London during my visit and this place is definitely very high on my list!! Learned about this place via IG and I thoroughly enjoyed my cup of delicious salted caramel hot chocolate with extra chocolate shavings. They have a wide range of hot chocolate drinks that you can choose from, and on top of that, you can add chocolate shavings into your drink. The shavings are a combination of dark, milk, and white chocolate which they often shave and add into your drink right in front of you. The salted caramel hot chocolate was on the sweeter side but I loved the subtle saltiness and the caramel flavors also came through in addition to the strong chocolate aroma. Once you walk into the store, you can just smell the cocoa/chocolate flavors and they have different types of chocolate and truffles sitting in bulk around the store. Some of their promo flavors are also available for you to try! There are some pull out seating outside the store. If I'm back in London, I will be sure to come back for more!!!

chocolate!
Terry W.

Obviously, a chocolate shop. They sell a variety of truffles, and chocolate drinks. We got some of both. They were very good. I tend to be a purist about truffles, so those didn't appeal to me as much (since they add chile and various other things). My wife loved them. The hot chocolate was unadulterated, and very very nice.

£20 box I filled.
Reginice C.

*Music notes* Chooocolate's on my mind; I gotta haaaave it all the tiiiiime. Aaaaayyyaaayyaaay! Choooocolate craaaaayyzaaay! Okay! I've had this place saved in my bookmarks for 2 or 3 years. Finally got to go on my first trip to London! So exciting! I love dark chocolate, so I order the "Pitch Black" got chocolate. So freakin' rich! I enjoyed every bit and I stayed and chatted with the guy working the store. They have alternative milks for vegan friendly hot chocolate! They have a great selection of chocolates and I'm still working on the £20 box I purchased. You can select a box with a flat rate and fill it up with what you like. It may be a stretch and a hop across the pond, but please bring Dark Sugars to the U.S.! Side note: they have 2 locations. This one is the original location, small, quaint, and cute. The other is larger with seating and ice cream. They are 5 mins walk from each other.

Sandra P.

If you don't want to come for the chocolate (which you should, because they are so good!), come for the hot chocolate. You could just go for a plain one, but instead go for a ginger one. Or salted caramel. Or chili. But whatever you do, do not forget the chocolate shavings! They'll pile them on and when they melt, it makes for the creamiest hot chocolate ever. The ladies behind the counter were super friendly and the line moved quickly. Even on a busy Saturday afternoon.

Chili spiked hot chocolate...oh my!
Shari A.

Simply put...the best hot chocolate I've ever had. This very special chocolate cafe has the most extraordinary truffles to boot. The flavors are not just unique but they're decadent and beautifully balanced. I particularly like the overdose truffle along with the dark chocolate honeycomb. The cacao is so pure and the love with which these creations is made oozes out of the handmade sweets. The story behind the female entrepreneur and chocolatier is cool and the goods well worth the jaunt to trendy gentrifying Shoreditch. I loved it so much I have already inquired about shipping to the US. Do not miss this very special experience when in London.

Anitha K.

Get the classic hot chocolate!! This is how hot chocolate should be made. They have flavors you can add as well but I'd stick with the classic. Watch them make it. They also sell boxes of chocolate to take home.

Salted caramel hot chocolate
Diana D.

You can't miss this shop if you are walking around Brick Lane, this is a chocolate lover's paradise. They have several different varieties of chocolate, even some for vegans. Chocolates are served by the pound, you can grab a bag and fill it up with truffles or other chocolates of your choice and pay it based on the weight. I also tried the hot chocolate which was good, not the best though. I loved how they put the chocolate shavings on top.

Benjamin S.

This place is a pass. Note from my pictures how cool it looks from the inside? It's in a really neat area and the way they have the chocolate displays are really quite creative and very interesting. The chocolates also look really good and they have a large variety of flavors. The smell!!! They have interesting music playing in the store and it really feels very boutique. Problem is, the chocolate wasn't all that great. I tried a few of them in hopes that this would be a new come-to spot when I'm in London for business, but I wasn't really excited by what I tried. Sort of tasted a bit dry and the chocolate flavors didn't grab me. I'd much rather go to Fortnum and Mason and have the chocolates from there. No need for me to return.

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Amazing. Absolutely amazing. The chocolate. The music. The Champagne. Best night I've ever had so far. I will be coming back

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Rudest staff in all of London. The chocolate is on but a blond grunge manager told me to sod off.

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Amazing hot chocolate and the owner is so friendly and i loved the smell of chocolate in the shop

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Hello, heaven. Pounds and pounds of various truffles. A Willy Wonka-esque paradise. Need I say more?

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12 years ago

I got yelp just to review this! I got the chilli hot chocolate and it was the best hot chocolate I have ever had. Nice staff and atmosphere

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11 years ago

Superb quality chocolate. Loving the chilli hot chocolate. Fun guys & girls behind the counter too.

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Delicious chocolates. Some of the best i have ever had. Not overly sweet with the fine flavor of dark chocolate. Do not miss

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Paul A Young Fine Chocolates

Paul A Young Fine Chocolates

4.7(20 reviews)
0.9 miThe City
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On my way from work to a friend's house for book club and dinner, it was my responsibility to bring…read morethe dessert. But with a convenient bus going directly from Bank to just around the corner from her house, I was a frantic mess searching for a basic shop in which to buy some sweets. Luckily, I didn't find a convenience store (let's think about the location here) -- I happened upon Paul A. Young and was in choc heaven. It's a wonder that the place was still open, considering the area -- shops and cafes usually close at 5 or earlier when you're surrounded by office buildings. I can guarantee I was the only customer that day, which meant I got wonderful personal treatment from the shopkeeper. First of all, I want to bottle the smell of the shop's interior and sell it for millions. I could spend hours in there just sniffing. The kind man behind the counter was very helpful in pointing out EVERYTHING in the shop that was dairy-free. Because he was so nice, I ignored the prices and bought 4 dark chocolate mice, a small box of ferrero rocher style chocolate clusters, and a small box of mint chocolate slices. All wrapped up in some tissue paper in a beautiful carrier bag, and I was on my way. And I have to say, the girls were impressed with my dessert choice. I'll definitely be going back to Paul's again.

Get the Aztec hot chocolate! It's amazing, pure decadent chocolate that just coats your tongue and…read moresends bolts of pleasure straight to your brain. You can add various spices to it to customise it for your tastes, but overall it will satisfy even the most demanding of chocolate cravings. I first went to this place to find an appetiser for the "dessert as dinner" concept for a first date. I had heard rumors of delicious chocolate mice and had to see these for myself. I can confirm the rumours, they are delicious and well worth the hunt. I was grinning like the Cheshire cat as I walked away carrying my prize. The shop is small but stacked with chocolate in all conceivable forms and flavourings. The smell is overwhelming and breathing deeply can be enough to hit your chocolate limit.

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