The line (if there is one) goes quickly! Decadent chocolate ice cream or drinks- they have quite a selection, and this is a fantastic spot if visiting! They have free water too and ample space for a family to relax for a break. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I love hot chocolate and was excited to order one, but for $8, I was honestly shocked by the portion size. The cup was TINY -- not even what I would consider a normal child-size serving. It felt much more like a small tasting or shot-size cup. I don't mind paying a premium for something special, but there needs to be some reasonable relationship between the price and what you're actually receiving. At $8 each, I expected an actual cup of hot chocolate, not a few sips. It unfortunately came across as unnecessarily stingy, especially for something as simple and comforting as hot chocolate. A more generous serving -- or at the very least making the unusually small size clear before ordering -- would make a huge difference. The hot chocolate itself may is truly lovely, but at this portion and price, I wouldn't order it again. Bummer. read more

It had been a minute since I visited this amazing chocolatier. Their expanded space is open with a variety of seating choices. The counter service was scattered. The person who rang me up asked multiple times what my order was and then forgot to add the drink I ordered. The chocolate speaks for itself here. Prices are high, but so is the quality. read more

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Seeing so lots of local reviews of French Broad Chocolate Lounge, the words "chocolate" and "lounge" were all I needed to convince me to stop by. :)) The place is adorable--cute, cozy, and filled with tempting treats everywhere you look. They offer unique ice cream flavors, handcrafted chocolate domes -- passion fruit, chai chocolate, etc and decadent pastries, and, of course, their famous Liquid Truffle drinking chocolate. Every dessert looked amazing! I also love the wall arts!! The service was warm and welcoming, making the experience even sweeter. Just a warning: don't let your stomach and your eyes do the shopping at the same time, or you'll easily walk out $30 lighter. But , it worth it if you have a sweet tooth! read more

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The best chocolate I've had in years! Omg the liquid truffle is the best thing I've ever had. The shop is super cute and has cafe/lounge style seating in the back. There's also a photo wall near the restrooms. The staff is incredibly friendly and I was served super quickly. I will be back! read more

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This place is just wow! Not many places have drinking chocolate and the options here are delish! I didnt have any of their EATING chocolate tho because I didn't have enough hands to carry it lol. I just grabbed a drink and popped out, but what an adorable place! It's so cozy and the people are so nice. I need to make a trip back so I can sit and sip (and eat!). read more

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This is a must if you're walking around downtown Asheville! It's the perfect place to recharge and indulge. It's a cute cafe featuring some of French Broad Chocolates own specialties as well as ice cream, Counter Culture coffees, and baked goods. It's counter service & the line can get a bit long but trust me, it'll be worth every minute and every calorie. If you like beer, try their Mocha Stout cake...it is decadently rich, made with Coubter Culture coffee and Burial Beer stout along with their own chocolate. Their Liquid Truffle is swoon worthy...especially when served as an affogato! So go ahead, treat yourself & splurge! read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Oh so decadent!!! Liquid truffle affogato - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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The chocolate crème brûlée was incredible! So creamy and sweet milk chocolatey. The shop is cute with lots of indoor seating and an outdoor patio area too. There was a line, but service was quick and friendly. The ice cream and truffles looked delicious too. I wished I had skipped dinner and just eaten 3 courses of chocolate here! read more

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I stopped in to get some gelato, and it's good gelato! The price is kind of high for the amount they give you but that seems to be standard for gelato places. I really wanted to try some of the chocolates here, that will be for next time! read more

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Stopped in for some chocolate and coffee. Wanted to take the tour but you have to sign up somewhere else. The chocolate factory. Go figure! Laid back, quiet place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some kind of chocolate. I got a breve. Double shot with half n half. Tasty but should have added a shot of vanilla. Deb grabbed a affogato. Ice cream with espresso. Ok but a little bitter. Service was good and coffee was warm. read more

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It's delicious! The selection is quite impressive and so tasty. The chocolate-dipped peanut butter cookie and the layers chocolate mousse were delicious. The truffles were great also. Hell, everything we tasted for that matter. The staff was friendly and moved through the line quickly. The hype is earned, and the chocolate lounge is the spot. Cheers! read more

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Yeah, I'd still move in here if I could! My husband and I were in Asheville for less than 24 hours and I told him this was the only place I wanted to make sure we went before we started our drive back home. We were in a hurry so unfortunately out trip was only a to-go visit but I still got my fix! We stocked up on a few treats for the drive back (some truffles, caramels, a couple of bars) and a few baked goods (chocolate chip and chocolate ginger cookies), and I got a sipping chocolate of course! It was a bit hot out so I wasn't sure how the hot drink would do but it was still so so satisfying! Oh, I also got myself a fancy tart to enjoy in my PJs on my couch once we got home. Everything was as excellent as I remembered! There was a pretty significant line on a Sunday afternoon but it moved along at a pretty good clip and it gave me a moment to figure out what I wanted to get as well. The space is still super cute. I wish we could have spent more time but we'll carve out more time when we come to town next time. And I absolutely need to do the tour of the factory next time as well! read more

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Ok, the treats here were insanely good and very well made. Asheville has one heck of a chocolatier in French Broad. The prices are a bit expensive, but this stuff is all have-made chocolates and sweats. They also had a gelato selection that looked amazing (did not try that). They had REAL hot chocolate that was purely chocolate. Again, expensive and only a shot-glass in size, but MAN was it delicious! A rare find and treat, but worth stopping and trying at least once! read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Salted Carmel truffle!! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

If you like chocolate there are several options varying from cake, cookies, brownies, truffles and more. I enjoyed the creme brulee greatly and my latte paired well. Great sitting areas available and right next to the art museum. Stop by when you're looking for a sweet treat. read more

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We came here for a dessert. I was surprised to see a creme brulee option and it was delicious. The chocolate was strong and not too sweet. It was warm and rich. The shop is quiet and offers coffee. The staff was nice. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Service and ambiance was successful. I got a mini-scoop of Buddha, which was delicious with slight bitterness. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Buddha (mini-scoop) - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Honestly. Came in to use the bathroom. Picked a chocolate chip cookie and a chocolate chip brownie, because they looked good. The cookie was just so good. I am not giving it enough attention, because, the brownie made me forget to breathe. I inhaled it. The chocolate chip brownie looked like a piece of fudge. Very dense and thick. It was so good I closed my eyes and chewed slowly. To make it last longer. I wrapped the cookie back up in the bag to save for later. The cookie was fantastic. I returned to the brownie and ate it with joy. I immediately got up and bought 2 more. I am sure the shop has other goods worth the same praise. There were all kinds of baked goods, chocolates and ice cream. And they all looked lovely!!! I am so glad I chose the brownie. It was almost a religious experience. Just visiting so the tease that I will not be able to get one again soon, hurts my soul. Seriously. It was just the best ever. Without contradiction, the best brownie I have ever had in my life. read more

The sipping chocolate is so rich! Tiny cup because 6oz is all you need. The chocolate drops they have are also great for gifting and they're very pretty looking. Pricey but worth it... I wouldn't snag the chocolate covered nuts though.. they've been there awhile and you can taste it. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

What an absolute gem we found while walking around downtown. This place was incredible. They have all kinds of desserts - cakes, brownies, cookies, custards as well as all kinds of delicious chocolate. If you like chocolate (as I would expect you to if you're coming to a chocolate lounge), their drinking chocolates are the way to go. The liquid truffle was so rich and decadent. Served as 4oz, you might think it's not a lot, but a little bit goes a long way. Perfect afternoon treat. They also have packaged chocolate, so you knew we grabbed some of their bars to take home. Just as delicious when we ate it a week later. A lot larger inside than I expected. Plenty of seating space. We were lucky as no one was in line when we showed up. However, within 10 minutes, the line was over 30 people long and out the door. So this place can definitely get busy - be prepared to wait. That being said, it's definitely worth the wait. read more

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This is a good touristy place but nothing i would rave about to be honest. The place has different kinds of chocolates about as a speciality shop it's prized high for tourists. We tried their chocolate cake which was nice and soft. The chocolate ice cream was ok, I have had better tbh. Espresso was ok but Cubani was nicely done. Service is polite and fast. Overall a very underwhelming experience. Expected more. read more

This was perfect for after dinner one night. Cutest little place and the liquid chocolate omg. Sooooo good. I'd highly recommend this place.

Impromptu lunch turned chocolate bliss! We popped into French Broad Chocolates for a spontaneous midday treat and were absolutely wowed. The space is warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing over dessert and coffee. We sampled a decadent lineup: - Espresso Chocolate: bold and rich, a chocolate lover's dream - Cheesecake (Slice): creamy, tangy, and perfectly portioned - Chocolate Chip Cookie: crisp edges, gooey center--classic done right - Mocha Stout Cake (Slice): deep flavor with a hint of stout, beautifully balanced - Carrot Cake (Slice): moist, spiced just right, with luscious cream cheese frosting - Salted Caramel Brownie: indulgent and gooey with a perfect salty-sweet finish - Double Cappuccinos: smooth and strong, ideal pairing for the sweets Service was friendly and fast, and the presentation made everything feel special. Whether you're craving dessert or just need a cozy spot to recharge, this place delivers. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates quality, creativity, and a little indulgence in their lunch hour. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

What a delicious slice of cake! My friend and I popped in here for a post lunch dessert and it definitely did not disappoint. I had the quintessential chocolate cake, and it was heavenly! If chocolate is your jam, this is for you. Upon entering the establishment, there are a few items for sale, such as box, chocolate, eggs, and merch. The real goods are behind the counter, though! If you helpful notes. There is street parking nearby but not a ton. Definitely in a great area so you can walk to it. Clean bathrooms inside. Ample seating. A great spot to take pictures as well! Gotta love a neon sign with good wallpaper as a backdrop. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Quintessential chocolate cake - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The liquid truffle was good. The lady at the counter was rather rude. Fairly expensive. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Liquid truffle, small portion but quite good - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Long line but worth the wait at French Broad Chocolate Lounge! We stopped in for a quick sweet treat after dinner and we got into the long line to try out some chocolate. It was dangerous because we ended up browsing the shelves while in line and bought a box of 3 drinking chocolates to take home. The seating was very limited by the time we got our order but we found a spot on the couch. I got a mint brownie and a sipping chocolate - liquid truffle. The brownie was SO good - rich and not too sweet, richly decadent - the brownie of all brownies. And now I'm craving another one. The sipping chocolate was a small serving but given how rich it is, it was more than enough for two people to share. If you're looking to support local business for dessert, definitely recommend stopping by French Broad! read more

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Relaxing space right in the middle of downtown next to the museum. They offer ice cream, truffles, several chocolate desserts and pastries as well as drinks. I grabbed a coffee and a caramel, chocolate tart. It was super good but so rich I could not finish it alone. I also snagged a box of truffles to go. The staff was nice. I loved hitting at the window high tops starring out into downtown. read more

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I go the milk and cookies ice cream and let's just say it didn't disappoint. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. If you can do the tour read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Milk and cookies - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Excellent spot to fix your chocolate craving. Not a huge selection but what we tried was delicious. Highly recommend the peppermint bark ice cream, hot chocolate, salter caramel chocolate tart, and the peanut butter cookies. Lots of seating areas and some comfy couches to relax on. Service was ok one lady was down right rude but the younger folks were all friendly read more

My son was dying to visit the Chocolate Lounge. He had been planning what he would order weeks before we visited. We shared the triple chocolate mousse and the liquid truffle. The mousse was so amazing. We loved the different layers of chocolate. The liquid truffle is delicious. It is rich but not too sweet. I also had the coconut bonbon. The chocolate had a lovely snap, and the chocolate filling was smooth. The staff was so nice. The lounge is beautiful on the inside, and we liked that they had a water station. read more

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Amazing! I got the cookies and milk ice cream scoop and it genuinely tasted like I was Santa. The place was very cute with different plants and lights. The bathroom was clean. The service was a little slow but definitely worth it. read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Cookies and milk mini scoop - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We tried coming here one time on a weekend and the line was out the door so we didn't try it. But went at a different time and line wasn't long. Ice cream was good and everyone in my group enjoyed their desserts. read more

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The best tasting and looking deserts I've had in the Asheville area. The service and ambiance is great, but even if it wasn't I would still come here for the treats! read more

This spot is so amazing! It has such cute decor, cozy lounge areas to enjoy your treats, and wonderful staff that were very helpful! I got the chocolate and caramel tart while my mother in law got the carrot cake. Omg! Both of them were so decedent and delicious. These dessert are VERY rich so they're definitely share size! They have wide range of dessert options from small truffles to full on desserts such as the tart and carrot cake as well as cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, etc. They also have a full chocolate inspired drink menu as well as beer and wine. We will absolutely be back on our next visit! read more

French Broad Chocolate Lounge - Dark chocolate and caramel tart - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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What a fantastic space to get some group work done! Plenty of seating options and ideal spots for photos! The Liquid Truffle was incredible as was the Mocha Stout Cake! read more

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French Broad Chocolate Lounge in Pack Square tends to be one of the places I stop during my trips to Asheville. The blue building will catch your eye. I was introduced to the business many years ago on a food tour and have been going back ever since. They have a large seating area to mingle if you want to enjoy the ambiance there or you can buy chocolate; ice cream liquid chocolate or pastries to go. The prices are on the higher side but the bakery items are much cheaper than another pastry shop in the area. The service has been great on my visits here and my items are wrapped up nicely. read more

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Typical counter service, the person behind the counter was fine. I got a piece of chocolate cake. It was one of the worst pieces of chocolate cake I've ever had, it had dark chocolate icing on the outside, but also really rich light chocolate ganache (?) filling. It was just entirely too drastic of a difference while eating the cake, didn't care for it and didn't eat it. read more

Had a vanilla ganache chocolate bon bon and a cafe au lait one. The vanilla ganache didn't taste as good as I hoped but the cafe au lait was delicious. Tried their ice cream and didn't like the flavor of the milk and cookies or brownie bites one so didn't end up buying ice cream. We also tried a chocolate dipped ginger bread cookie. Cookie was fine but didn't like the chocolate half. It was too much. read more

OK, I come back here every single time I visit Asheville. I have no idea why I gave this 4 stars originally but I'm updating to 5 because this is one of my favorite spots in avl. I love their milk and cookies ice cream and the specialty chocolates never disappoint. read more

What a great downtown respite!!! After walking off a sizable brunch, we found ourselves at the doors of French Broad. (That is a lie. We went there totally on purpose). As we waited in the sizable line, it snaked through a maze of delicious chocolate offerings and my arms were indeed full of fancy boxes of delightful candies as I hit the register! We ordered a few lovely desserts that were gone before I could even snap a pic, and also enjoyed a lovely coffee and espresso. There were plenty of seats and a plethora of Insta-worthy backdrops throughout... even at almost full capacity, it didn't feel crowded and seemed like everyone had a place to seat and enjoy their treats throughout the establishment. Loved it! read more

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*Highly* overrated chocolate. Grainy. Bitter. Blech. Still running on hype. Don't fall for it.