This is a great spot to stop for a coffee after a day of shopping or walking around. They have plenty of seating, and I loved all the natural light coming through the space. It makes for a nice place to relax and recharge. I ordered the mousse cake with a double espresso, and it was the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. The mousse cake was delicious with a great balance of fruity and chocolate flavors, and it wasn't overly sweet. The double espresso paired really well with it and helped cut through the richness of the cake. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located conveniently on State Street near the magnificent miles, the store is like a heaven for those in love with chocolate. We got a slice of the coconut chocolate cake and the cookie we I love it. It is not too rich with chocolate and just right! The ambiance is nice. Staff is friendly. They also have those cute animal chocolate. read more

Window shopping and the items here are decadent. The hot chocolate selection was really enticing. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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What went well? The hot chocolate, duh! You must have it on a nice, cold and somewhat rainy day. It felt really good to just relax with my drink and a book in this place. There aren't very many seats, but, I came on a weekday in the afternoon. I also bought a few treats for my coworkers. It's soon to be Mother's Day and I wish someone would send me a box from here! They have chocolates shaped like little ducklings. They also have the cutest chocolate pieces shaped like mice. You can get one piece in a gorgeous box for $5.50. I just love it so much. read more

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Love the hot chocolate and desserts here!! Definitely on the pricier size but in the middle of river north that's to be expected. super cute shop read more

LA Burdick Chocolates is a great find in River North if you're looking for a relaxed place to meet friends without the pressure of a full sit-down restaurant. What really sets this spot apart is the atmosphere. It has a cozy, Parisian café feel that encourages you to slow down--warm, inviting, and ideal for long conversations. It's the kind of place where you can comfortably linger with a group and not feel rushed out, which is surprisingly hard to find in this area. We focused on their drinking chocolates and pastries, and both were solid. The drinking chocolate selection is impressive, with options like spiced dark chocolate, the Burdick signature, and mocha. You can customize each with dark, milk, or white chocolate, which is a nice touch. Among our group, the spiced dark chocolate was the clear favorite--rich, warming, and well balanced without being overly sweet. For food, we tried a few of their artisanal pastries, including the pecan croissant, the signature Burdick cookie, and the orange hazelnut pastry. The orange hazelnut stood out the most, offering a nice balance of citrus and nuttiness without feeling heavy. Everything felt thoughtfully made and paired well with the drinks. Overall, LA Burdick Chocolates works best as a casual hangout spot--perfect for catching up with friends, low-key meetups, or an easy coffee-and-dessert stop. If you're in River North and want a calm, European-style café experience centered around quality chocolate and pastries, this is a reliable choice. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here at 8:35 when they close at 9. They were immediately so rude. They said the bar was closed and so I clarified that I didn't want a drink. I asked for a piece of cake and they said the bar is closed. I replied that I just wanted a slice of cake to go and they said they were closed. I don't understand. I've been here before pretty late and they let me take things to go. Their stuff is pretty good so this interaction was just really weird. read more

Okay... how have I never been to L.A. Burdick before?! This place is absolute chocolate heaven. The moment you walk in, you're hit with rows and rows of gorgeous chocolate--truffles, bars, pastries, drinks--literally everything looked dangerously tempting. OMFG. I grabbed their famous chocolate chip cookie, and wow... easily the best cookie in the entire city. No exaggeration. They warm it up for you, which already sets the mood, and then you bite in and it's just... perfection. Soft, gooey, rich, and the chocolate tastes high-quality in every single bite. I genuinely don't think I can go back to regular cookies after this. If you're a chocolate person--or even if you're not--this spot is a must. Absolute 10/10! read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Chocolate chip cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I wish this place had an easily accessible online menu, and I'm sure I would have already visited long ago. It took seeing their Caramel Latte hyped up on social media a few times to finally get me to stop in. I got a hot caramel latte ($6.25 small), and it was delicious. My husband got a matcha drink that he really enjoyed. We ordered too many sweet treats for breakfast, including a Burdick and Raspberry cookie ($5.50 each), Chocolate Croissant ($6.25), and an interesting passionfruit mousse dessert ($8.25). They have a good amount of seating inside. The employee who took our order was very helpful and insisted on packing up our leftovers himself at the end of our meal. read more

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The two chocolate chip with raspberry and sea salt was AMAZING! Omg yummy decadence! Definitely a once in a while treat because it's rich but so yummy. Every interaction in the store was fab! Great staff! It is super cute and you hang and eat your treats there too. They gave a cute garden in the back as well to sit and enjoy. Love it! read more

A chocolate lovers dream!! I felt like a kid in Willy Wonka's Candy Factory. I have the walnut and dark chocolate cookie and it was worth every calorie . Staff is super helpful and the ambience reminds me of a fine Paris pastry shop. read more

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Ambiance - super cute cafe, quiet, great space to do some work Service - staff was super nice & drinks came out quickly Food - the signature Burdick dark hot chocolate had a semi-thick texture, super creamy, and temperature was spot on read more

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Stumbled upon this cute shop while walking by and I had to stop in. I am a huge fan of single origin dark chocolate bars and they had a good amount to pick from. There's also small truffles and unique chocolates you can get or a variety pack. They are pricey but it's similar to other spots of this caliber. We tried a chocolate chip cookie. It came out warm and gooey and delicious. The edges are a little crispy which was unexpected but yummy. The cafe area is very cute and very European vibes. I would definitely want to try a hot chocolate next time. I bought a few bars that I'm eager to try and may update my review once I do. read more

Walked into L.A. Burdick on a chilly morning and it felt instantly cozy. The place has this classic, elegant vibe with wood accents and soft lighting, kind of like stepping into a little European cafe. And of course, that smell of chocolate in the air makes it even better. I ordered a hot dark chocolate and an almond croissant. The chocolate was super rich and thick, not your usual sweet drink, more bold, with that little bitter edge. Exactly what I was hoping for. The croissant was golden, flaky, with a nutty filling that wasn't too sweet. Dipped it in the chocolate and yeah... amazing combo. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Not really a rush-in, rush-out spot, it's the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy. read more

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We missed going here when we were near, so I ordered a box for a Christmas gift. It has been well received. Everyday a new yummy chocolate is devoured. Overall, there are so many really great flavors. The mice were favorites. This was a really great box of chocolates. Would definitely order again. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

L.A. Burdick's hot chocolate is pure indulgence and easily one of the best I've had. Rich, velvety, and deeply chocolate-forward, it feels more like melted luxury chocolate than a typical hot cocoa. Perfectly balanced--not overly sweet--and incredibly comforting, it's the kind of drink you savor slowly. The cozy, old-world café atmosphere only adds to the experience, making it a must-visit for chocolate lovers. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Signature burdick (Dark) Hot Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I walked to the chocolate store while my friends were in the boutique store. This store is nice and fancy. I've heard of expensive chocolate and this is one of them. I walked around to check the different chocolate they offered, but ordered a coffee and waited for my friends to finish shopping. Nice size dining area and great for pictures. read more

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This is a cute coffee shop with a lot to offer. There's a lot of seating and it's very well lit. Definitely recommend to get work done, catch up with a friend, or even go on a date. Service was quick but the employees looked a little burnt out. The hot chocolate was excellent. It was milky with great flavorful chocolate and not too sweet! Highly recommend going again. Also dog friendly! read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for the spicy signature dark hot chocolate. Amazing. Literally just their dark hot chocolate, but toward the end they'll incorporate some chili. It gives the hot chocolate a bit of extra warmth, but it's not actually spicy at all. Added on The Burdick. Alternating cake layers and dark chocolate, topped with some kind of pistachio crumble. Deliciously dark. These two items can be purchased in their cafe area. The hot chocolate was prepped in a to-go cup rather than a mug. After paying you'll receive number and you can find a table to sit down at. It's pretty cozy. They'll bring out your order to you. We sat by a window and admired the courtyard, munching away at The Burdick and sipping hot chocolate. You can also browse their offerings near the front of the store. Their mice are cute. They also offer penguins too. But their mice are advertised on their number placards. After finishing up, I contemplated coming here again in the future. Just for their Spicy Dark Hot Chocolate. And possibly other items in their cafe display case. But afterwards, someday, might try their chocolate. read more

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Stopped in and got a chocolate chip cookie and hot chocolates. We got milk and dark. The cups weren't labeled so we ended up sipping each others and the flavor difference is significant between the 2. The chocolate is rich, the milk is creamy, and drink is hot as advertised. The chocolate chip cookie was SO good. I'm not sure if it can be warmed up in store but I warmed it at home which was perfect. It has a crisp exterior, chewy interior, and the perfect amount of chocolate chunks. The interior is beautiful with a good amount of seating. It was pretty busy on a Friday night at 7 pm. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Chocolate Chip Cookie & Hot Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The workers were very informative about the products in the store . The store is very calm and relaxing with a chocolate smell. The chocolate chip cookie was very basic, noting special at all . The chocolate elephant was a very good quality but nothing to really write home about. read more

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Products mean nothing when your customer service is this bad. Doubt I'd visit this place again

Service was good. We ordered 2 different hot chocolates - the spicy one was more bitter than spicy. The other hot chocolate was a good combination of bittersweet and i liked. Most folks were in there for the chocolates. So it was a bit busy. My only disappointment was their restroom downstairs felt neglected and not as clean. May be most people come here for chocolates and have no reason to use a restroom but it's always disappointing when place looks fancy on outside but not good standard of cleanliness on the inside. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is so cute and the servers were really nice! We were wanting to find a coffee spot while in town and stumbled across L.A. Burdick. I had the Chai tea and added oat milk which was pretty good. There are so many treat options which we didn't try but I would definitely recommend this place! Next time I'll try a dessert when we're back in Chicago. read more

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Only stopped by to get the caramel latte after seeing it on TikTok and it was worth the hype - definitely a very sweet and indulgent drink, but the caramel is amazing and the coffee itself is great. Service is quick and attentive. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Caramel latte - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rumor had it they had a really incredible chocolate chip cookie. And they do! They are warming for you so the chocolate melts in your mouth. They seem to be using a milk and semi sweet chocolate which gives it an interesting a beautiful flavor combination that blossoms as you chew. The cookie also has walnuts which gives a crispy bite to a soft and moist cookie. Use a fork or it may get messy :) read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Burdick cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw the caramel latte on social media and immediately wanted to try. The coffee itself is great and the sweetness of the caramel really added to the drink. I loved how caramel-y it was throughout the entire drink. The milk chocolate drinking chocolate was incredible. It is true to the name but surprisingly not overpowering. I could drink the whole small drink without it being too much. I want to try the dark chocolate one next. The passion fruit mousse was AMAZING! The mousse itself was so flavorful and light and airy. The chocolate around it wasn't overpowering and added to the treat. The Georgetown was good as well. I liked the hard chocolate exterior and the cherry bits inside. It was a bit more cake than I was expecting but still a great dessert. I liked how cozy the inside was. It feels a tad fancier and welcoming. A nice place to step away from the cold. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Caramel latte, milk chocolate drinking chocolate, passion fruit mousse, and the Georgetown - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While visiting Chicago during a chilly trip, I was on the hunt for a really good hot chocolate--and L.A. Burdick did not disappoint. I tried the regular milk chocolate, and honestly, it's one of the best hot chocolates I've ever had. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced--not too sweet, which I really appreciated. It is on the thicker side, so I'd definitely recommend having a glass of water after drinking it, but that didn't stop me from coming back multiple times during my visit. It's just that good. I even ended up buying a bag to take home so I could try to recreate the experience myself. The service was also great. It was my first time visiting, and the staff gave helpful recommendations and answered any questions I had. They were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The space is cozy and charming--perfect for warming up and treating yourself. If you're in Chicago and love high-quality chocolate, this place is a must-visit. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Milk Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Special place with delicious drinks. Tried both the spicy chocolate mocha and then a milk chocolate hot chocolate. Both rly delish but I loved the milk chocolate one the most! Very cute inside and even for being in a touristy area seems to have some regulars. We tried the cakes on 2nd visit - the mocha one was really good, coconut just ok. Prompt service! Pretty historic looking space as well. read more

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This review is only for the service. We arrived late. Ten minutes before closing. We were aware of that so weren't going to order anything requiring preparation. Grab and go. Quick. There was a big platter of cookies in the case. They refused to sell us one. Retail only. The cookies would go to waste. read more

I need to make sure that when I come home from Chicago, that I have some cute things in hand for family. I was able to get cute penguin chocolates and chocolate covered almonds here. Also got a mocha with real shaved chocolate here for myself. Was a great stop on my walk to the Chicago River in Streeterville! read more

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We enjoyed a slice of mousse cake a French Breakfast tea and an Americano coffee. Place was a good volume for conversation even with the boisterous counter staff, but they gave good service. read more

The chocolate shop and café is a bit expensive but once you taste it you'll understand exactly why. The hot chocolate is amazing! I've had the dark and white hot chocolate and both are amazing and highly recommended- it's like Italian hot chocolate in the drink thickness and know that the dark chocolate is barely sweet while the white chocolate one is much sweeter. A small is rather small but the drink is quite heavy so it's understandable. Love how wonderful the vibes and staff are and definitely recommend stopping here if you're in Cambridge. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Small hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

YUM! Loved this place so much! I got the dark chocolate hot chocolate and it was so flavorful and had a really complex flavor which I was surprised by. Definitely the best hot chocolate I've ever had! We didn't try any of the other little treats but I'm dying to try new ones in the future. Great great spot! read more

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My bf and I stopped by yesterday for a midday treat. He got a dark chocolate mocha and I got one of the summer specials, an iced matcha chocolate drink. The mocha was yummy and not overly sweet. Mine mostly tasted of white chocolate and not so much matcha, which was a bit disappointing. Despite this, I would still love to come back to try out one of the signature sipping chocolates. read more

Was there yesterday and the customer service wasn't friendly at all. My drink which was suppose to be a chai latte was literally just water and a chai packet from the grocery store.No flavor at all. read more

Love it here! I'm a huge dark chocolate fan. Love to come here for their nice assortment of dark chocolate bites.

I ordered the dark hot chocolate and it was good but not the best hot chocolate I've ever had. For $8 it was a very small cup. There was no wifi but cafe seating. Staff was friendly read more

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Came here to browse and was pleasantly surprised to find a cafe in there and serving Devocion coffee of all options. Considering that it's normally a fancy chocolate store, I thought the prices were all quite fair for the beverages. The dessert was definitely on the pricier side and so I had a tiny macaron to go with the coffee as a bite. It's nice that they will bring you your drinks if you stay so that we can cut down on single use cups. There is also a lot of seating and it looks out to a vine covered building which kind of helps you forget for a little bit that you're in a city. Would come again if I was in the area and wanted a place to sit and chill. read more

The supposed "best hot chocolate in Chicago" was just pretty good to me, but maybe I needed to try the spicy Dark chocolate (I got the original in milk + dark). The interior is beautiful, full of wood panel, and not too busy on a weekday. I definitely see myself coming here to get some work done. :) I will be back to try the chocolate chip walnut cookie and maybe more! The service was kind of unfriendly and made me a bit uncomfortable, but maybe it was a hard day for them. read more