Was hard to find but I found it! Ordered hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookie and flowerless cake…read more Service was mediocre; the shop was small and neat. The food was delicious! However, the hot chocolate did not meet my expectations, as I did not detect the rich chocolate flavor found in other specialty hot chocolate establishments. I assume this may be due to the type of chocolate used. I did, however, appreciate the availability of an almond milk option. Would I return for the hot chocolate? Unfortunately, no.

Ambiance - used to have their own storefront, but they are now located inside a building, small…read moreshop & offers 1 table for customers right outside Service - super speedy, looked like they already had hot chocolate ready in a lever action airpot or adding hot water to concentrated chocolate Food - I got the original hot chocolate - texture was super thick and not too sweet, did not come with marshmallow like the photos :(

Super cute little cafe! Nice amount of seating available. Loved they have a great variety of…read moredrinking chocolates and truffles. Also love that you can get a drinking chocolate flight. This comes in a set of 3 mini sizes. Staff was super accommodating and very patient with my decision paralysis of trying to choose flavors. They had great recommendations and our order was up quickly. Tried the hazelnut, semi sweet, and cardamom rose. Really enjoyed it! The marshmallows are also house made and were delish! Tried the truffle of the week, Baileys and they also had a line of brewery inspired flavors, so I tried the Clementine Cider. One also random star of the show is the well stocked washroom! Equipped with ample space, changing table, baby wipes, diapers, sanitary pads and tampons. Kudos for being well stocked for all the ladies and mamas out there! Can't wait to come back to try the other drinking chocolates!

The semisweet hot chocolate is the BEST hot chocolate I have ever had in my entire life. I also…read moretried the salted caramel drinking chocolate, which is fabulous, and the bittersweet drinking chocolate, which is also good but my least favorite of the three flavors I've tried so far. They always have fun seasonal truffles and marshmallows. The cranberry marshmallows are particularly tasty. I highly recommend this place and applaud them for the courage in their convictions too.

I'll write a more detailed experience soon! For now I'll just say that this is a great alternative…read moreto the typical coffee spots. If you want to try to find something new for a change, check out Hotel Chocolat. The Classic hot with 70% real chocolate with milk is amazing. There are plenty of high level chocolate products to choose with beautiful packaging for gift giving. The service is good. Friendly casual staff. The noise level can vary. I like to go earlier in the morning when it's quiet and I can write in my journal and plan out my weekend. By 10am, young parents with kids tricks in for parent meetups. There is the occasional book club that gathers at the community stainless steel table. I suggest wearing headphones if you plan on staying for a few hours to focus. I forgot to mention that there is a small assortment of pastries to pair with a selection of hot, iced, and frozen chocolate concoctions. Enjoy!

A gift received from Chicago, one of the only two stores currently operating in the US…read more Received this 18 piece fruity chocolate box. It is impressive that not a single candy is repeated. My fav so far is the macaroon and sour cherry. Did not like the strawberry cheesecake as a candy though. I hear, they had 5 stores in New York which shut dpwn sometime during covid, and these two stores in Chicago opened about a year ago. They are really soft. Keeping them out at room temperature kind of melted them so I put them in the fridge. texas heat is too much for their sensitive fruity nature ;) There's a little card which tells exactly which chocolate is what flavor . Packing is really cool. Goes great as a gift.

Amelia and Elena were so nice and the food was great plus of you finished a iced drinking chocolate…read moreyou get free caramel make sure you return the jar I finished my drinking chocolate in like 1 min 45 seconds

Stopped by Katherine Annes to grab some valentines day chocolates. Love that I can support a local…read morebusiness that is so community oriented. Their sipping chocolate flight is amazing, but I'm also in love with their savory items like the kale salad. The irving park location is also very spacious and perfect for anyone studying or trying to get some work done. Service is friendly and they went above and beyond helping me pick up the perfect box of chocolates.

Loved the vibe here - very European. I had the best speciality latte ever. It was like $10 but so…read moreworth it! I wish it were closer to me!

The staff were beyond friendly and welcoming. They have an…read moreextensive menu of drinks and food. We got the green goddess smoothie and a delicious chocolate chip cookie! There's more than ample sitting inside the cafe! They have 2 all gender bathrooms with convenient changing stations to take care of your little ones.

A temporary 4/5 We…read moretried A BUNCH and the ones that were good were fantastic and addictive and there are so many more we need to go back and try. Some weren't that flavorful and were a bit confusing to the pallet but that's just preference. The quality of the chocolate and flavors is what matters and we are very excited to come back and get some more!

Exquisite chocolates, both beautiful and delectable. Plus, quite affordable compared to other…read moreboutique chocolatiers. They sell boxes of four, nine, and sixteen, any of which would serve as a nice gift for various occasions. My wife gave some as hostess gifts for a few events that she attended this year, and in turn I got her some for Mother's Day. There are traditional western varieties such as hazelnut, praline, coffee, and vanilla, as well as fruity options and other Filipino-inspired flavors. I'm happy to support a local business and will definitely be using them again for future gift-giving occasions.

This place easily has the best matcha soft serve out there right now, and with a rotating second…read moreflavor! We've tried the jasmine osmanthus, and as of 5/24/26 the most recent flavor is ube (and apparently still is at the time of this review according to their Instagram). All the flavors have been incredible so far and we always look forward to the next time we can go. Additionally, it's vegan so everyone can enjoy it! They have been known to run out though, so get there early if you can. They also have beautifully decorated bonbons, caramels, and chocolates, all with some really unique flavors I haven't seen anywhere else - check out the pictures to see some of them! I'd feel guilty eating the bonbons because they're so elegant, but they would make a fantastic gift. They make their matcha lattes using matcha powder that they also sell, and you can actually choose which matcha powder you want to try based on its profile. They have a chart that shows the matcha choices and their descriptions; I'll try to grab a picture of and post here the next time we go which will hopefully be soon, but someone may have already posted it. It's a small place so it can get busy and crowded quickly, especially since they're only open on the weekends. Everyone has been so nice and helpful whenever we go though, despite how busy they get! Can't wait until our next visit!

We shared a vegan matcha soft serve and matcha/ube swirl! Matcha was not too sweet, ube was on the…read moresweeter side so they paired well as a swirl. We also bought some of the specialty chocolates! I really like the soy milk and youtiao flavored white chocolate :) Love that they also carry quality matcha powders from Japan.

An excellent stop on the way to the airport. Our pal, Dr. Robert, has redeemed himself by…read morerecommending this spot. Leonidas is a regular for the good doctor. It's a nice coffee-with-your-peeps stop or maybe a small lunch. It's quite cozy and they have a nice variety to choose from. Certainly, many as a drop in bakery and take their treasures to-go. I had a lovely strawberry Belgian waffle and a Marocchino Caldo. Good to the last drop. I noticed many people ordering crepes and croissants. There's just so much here. Robert always walks out with macarons that he snacks on throughout the day. So even the health wise has his days. I chose the Chocolate Raspberry Bombe and don't regret it! Our service was terrific. Such nice folks distributing a luscious product. Another fantastic find in metro Chicago. 02/26

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read moreRestaurant: 30/50 Month tried: May Favorite dish: Floranger Hot Chocolate (dark chocolate + orange) Absolutely yes. Worth the wait from when the old meat market closed for Leonidas to finally open. I only got hot chocolate, but I'm telling you it was the BEST hot chocolate of my life. I got a dark chocolate with orange, with fresh hand-whipped cream. Yummmm. I brought some little chocolate truffles home and their flavor selection was fantastic - think Bergamot Caramel, Strawberry Balsamic, Sesame Nougat...it was impossible to choose. Only regret is that I wasn't there for a full meal. The crepes and waffles sound incredible. Gotta make my way back soon!