Lovely to have this cafe in the area. Nice escape from the typical places like Starbucks, Philz and Stan's. It seats less than 20, small enough to be cozy but large enough to find a seat. However, if there's a lot of people, it can get loud because the sound travels. My latte was just okay. The chocolate is good and I will be getting more. I'll also come back to try their drinking chocolate and various cakes. read more

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

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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

Very cute chocolatier in downtown Chicago, with its old school charm and delicate handmade chocolates. Tried their dessert and spicy hot chocolate and they do not disappoint. Spicy hot chocolate is rich and a hint of spice, the Georgetown cherry moose almond cake is one of their best sellers and it's crunchy outside, and moist inside with rich cherry filling. Nice spot to take a break after walking around downtown area. read more

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I could spend a fortune at this place. The woman in front of me was selecting separate boxes of individual picks and her total was $450 but she purchased allot. I came out with 8 pieces and I think it was under $25. I stayed with what I was crazing. Earl grey and chocolate raspberry. Both I loved. The early grey, okay! Yay! Their penguins are super cute small gifts and they have a gorgeous dessert by the piece for sale with coffee as well. After you can go to P.O.S.H. next door cuz that's cute too! Anyways small quick cute trip to Paris coming here. read more

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When the smell of chocolate hits right when you enter, you know the place will have some stellar chocolate. I was looking for a gift (which I got) as they had a nice selection of gift options. But I couldn't resist getting a drink while I was in the store. My decision you ask? The Burdock mocha dark. It was a super rich, chocolatey drink. My sweet tooth craving was satisfied. Come here for your chocolate cravings and fixings! read more

Light smell of chocolate hits you as you enter. Not overpowering, just a gentle nudge to remind you of where you are. Chocolate is everywhere; the walls are covered with bars of chocolate combinations from around the world. There are premade goodie boxes, chocolate mice, penguin, snowman and cigars. I came in for the chocolate chip cookies. To this day, the best I have ever had. I made up some gift bags and included the store catalog in case they would like to visit or order online. Always a beautiful experience. They have a new banana cookie. I wish they gave out samples. Each cookie is 6$ and if you don't like it, you have wasted money. Will definitely return for the chocolate chip cookie and some drinking chocolate. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Box of decadent chocolate chip cookies with walnuts.... - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is rumored to have one of the best hot chocolates in Chicago and it definitely lives up to the hype! It's a quaint and nicely decorated chocolate shop that has a very cozy and Instagram-worthy aesthetic, especially with their pretty Christmas decorations. When we arrived on a Saturday morning it was busy, but we managed to find a small table. The employees were nice, but appeared overwhelmed by the number of people coming in requesting to-go orders. From what we could see, there were only 2 employees working on a busy Saturday morning. We saw many people come and go while we waited at our table, so we ended up talking to the employees who said they were prioritizing to-go orders of people walking in and out. They were very kind and apologetic about our wait. We ended up switching our order to a to-go order and received our hot chocolate and dessert immediately. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and will return the next time we're in the area! read more

Hot chocolate was okay, dare I say I've had better?! To each his own. . I did have high expectations for the drink to come in the regular mug but at the time they were only serving Togo cups. read more

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L.A. Burdick is Harvard Square nostalgia in a cup. Their white hot chocolate? Hands down the best like sipping a snowstorm, but warmer and sweeter. read more

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

Expensive but their chocolates are exquisite! I love their little seating area where I would go to study, order their coffee and also enjoy cake. They explain their products quite well, I simply love this little place when I have extra spending money to indulge a little bit of luxurious experience! read more

This is one of the best hot chocolate drinks in Chicago!! (Trust me, I've had A LOT of hot chocolate in the Chicago area) and I would rank this place #2. If you're downtown on state street, would recommend stopping by. read more

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

Everytime I'm in Chicago I come here for the cookies and hot chocolate. The walnut choc chip is my favorite. The dark chocolate hot chocolate is my go to. Take some cute chocolate mice home. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Walnut chocolate chip cookie and hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I first became enamored with L.A. Burdick's Cambridge, Mass. location when I was in grad school. Since then, I've made it a point to visit the chocolate shop whenever I was near one to bask in the nostalgia of my school days as much as to indulge in my favorite sweets. Lucky me, there happened to be a location in River North where I was staying. I love the charming wood paneling, gold-striped wallpaper, & mirrors that make the cozy digs appear more spacious. I ordered my usual -- a raspberry chocolate chip cookie served warm & gooey which paired beautifully with a tall, cold glass of iced white chocolate. To take home, I purchased a few chocolate bars studded with various nuts & seeds. No matter where I am, I take a moment to sit, sip, & munch at L.A. Burdick. It's a guaranteed good time for any sweet tooth. read more

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I went here to get some chocolates and tried their chocolate penguin which had a lemon cream flavor without the tanginess that's fairly delicious and aesthetic. I also opted to dine in so they presented the chocolate beautifully on a plate. I also got the signature hot chocolate (dark chocolate) large which is fairly sweet and you're literally drinking chocolate in a cup with a good consistency, which is quite delicious. I overall enjoyed the place, though the prices are a bit on the higher side. However, you're paying a premium for the ingredients and presentation so I found it worthwhile for a nice little gift. read more

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I've passed by L.A. Burdick a couple of times in the past, finally made a stop here to try their coffee. It is located at a prime location in River North, at the intersection of State and Ontario St. I got a caramel latte with almond milk on this visit and it was so good. The caramel taste was very fresh and it was a house-made syrup. The coffee art was a bit messy though, can seek some improvements. The ambiance is very chic and European style with wide french windows and huge chandeliers. I haven't tried their chocolates but have heard rave reviews. Give this place a try! read more

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I was there yesterday and the service was terrible! The coffee was watered down and had no flavor. Worst coffee experience of my life do no go here read more

They have a wide range of single origin chocolate bars as well as small artisan chocolate cubes. But, the most amazing thing is the earl grey cake! read more

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Swung by L.A. Burdick to buy a few chocolate boxes. They have great chocolate truffle options to choose from that you can mix and match. They also have boxes that have a mix of different chocolates. For Easter, they had rabbit and sheep themed boxes too. Their signature mice chocolates are also available by the box or individually. They also have different coffee blends and coffee flavored chocolate bars. The chocolates are very delicious and high quality. They have a shelf life of about 2 weeks and don't need refrigeration. They have have a great range of pastries. I tried the mocha one and it was so yummy and creamy. The ambience is that of a high end chocolate store with lots of seating available. Such a great chocolate store! read more

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Hot chocolate was pricey but good, however service was abysmal. Felt like we were inconveniencing the staff whenever we asked questions or ordered our food. Came in at 8:30pm and was told "that will be takeout" which is fine (we didn't want to stay) but felt very brusque. Cookies were good though. read more

Christmas gifts the different bars are so good and the staff helped me pick some of the vegan options (health bar). Hazelnut was a hit as well as the peppercorn one. I got a couple single served salted caramels immediately eaten in the car. read more

Found this store by happy accident. Reminds me of the chocolate shops I visited in Zurich and Bern. Great selection of regional varieties and great pastries. read more

LA burdick is by far a luxurious experience!!! The inside is absolutely beautiful especially during the Christmas and holiday season - so if anyone's looking for an aesthetically pleasing trip downtown, this is the place to go! I think the ambience is what really tops this place off, and it's really what you pay for. I got their signature hot chocolate which was delicious, rich, and thick - however it definitely is expensive ($9!). If you go, just know you're paying for the experience and ambience of the place rather than drinks/pastries you can get at any other cafe. However, my friends who tried their chocolate treats loved them a lot, and I do know that they are known for their high quality chocolates, which is more of a unique trait compared to other places. The service was okay, not as friendly as other places I've been to (which is understandable since I know the holidays can be crazy), but just a heads up not to expect super holly jolly sunshiney service; this also could have just been my experience on the particular day I went! Overall, the drink and pastry scene at this place is good - just not worth the high price points. However, combined with the beautiful Christmassy atmosphere and unique chocolate display, the prices make a bit more sense. If you go, go for the unique experience and expect it to be a more expensive luxurious treat! I enjoyed my time here and will definitely make it a once a year holiday trip! read more

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Unfortunately I have to join the group of reviewers complaining about the customer service here. Something is just off. Its such a cute, inviting place but then the staff ....not very friendly. They don't great you with a smile and they seem a little bothered. I just came in to buy a few things to take home. The woman who rang up my selections wasn't rude but standoffish enough for me to notice. Then I saw the other reviews and yeah, other people felt it too. How many bad reviews about customer service is it going to take before management does something?? Fyi: My chocolate was good, but not the best I've had. read more

Ahhhh i hope life brings me back to this spot! Their hot chocolate is just goodness in your mouth so Rich and full of flavor! & dont even get me started on how delicious the chocolate chip cookie was! read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - White hot chocolate with chocolate chip cookie - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredible chocolates. So glad there's on in Chicago so that we could experience these East Coast delights here. Best truffles and hot chocolate and chocolate based desserts we've ever had. We came in for a few treats and left with two bags full. There are small less fancy packagings for the shaped delights like the seasonal elephant, as well as the mouse and the penguin. There are also complete assortments of the truffles, minus a few that the wonderful staff will gladly name for you. I'm usually a fan only of super dark chocolates and I fell head over in love with this chocolatier. read more

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L.A Burdick is an adorable cafe. We ordered drinking chocolate (milk), a caramel latte, the passionfruit pastry and chocolate cherry cake. The drinking chocolate was the amazing, i will definitely go back to have that again. We think if we ordered the caramel latte iced we would like it better. The passionfruit pastry was delicious but the cherry chocolate I can do without. The service was fine, the person who took our order seemed detached. read more

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

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Best hot chocolate in the galaxy. And cookies are great as well. Worth the 2 hour drive

Usually love this place. Was in town and got done early so I decided to walk in the cold drizzle to get a tea latte and a dessert. When I got there no milk and two desserts in the case. It's 6:00 on a Saturday night. So disappointing. Got a tea but overpriced for hot water and a tea bag. read more

As a dark chocolate lover, this spot was perfect. I got a Brunswick spicy Mocha and my partner got a Dark Spicy hot Chocolate. Both had tons of body and flavor but are not 'spicy' in the sense of a hot pepper. read more

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates - Drinking chocolate: Dark Spicy and Burdick mocha - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious and a quick stroll from the Virgin Hotel. I've had the chocolates before but the real star was the chocolate chip cookies which had almost chunks of Ganache like in the cookies--truly a thing of beauty. The other pastries were great too, there was one with Japanois I think and there was the Harvard Square which was dense but delicious. Overall, a nice stroll with our stroller in toe for a late night cookie run. I preferred these chocolate chip cookies to levain which was too sweet. read more

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Super strong and creamy! Perfect for the cold snowy chicago weather Small is more than enough for me ($6.25) read more

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

Good chocolate...not great but good. Service was just not the best. They seemed a bit rude.

i absolutely loved the chocolate here. everything is handmade and super delicate and not too sweet. it wasn't really like one of those chocolates that you would eat one, and not want to eat another. instead it was light and the flavors were great. i suggest getting the assortment. the mice are also super cute and the little string is a tail! i regret not getting the elephant and penguin. overall, pricey but well worth the price for handmade chocolate. if you only want to try individual ones, i suggest the earl grey one and any of the mice! read more

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

This store is a peaceful oasis from holiday shopping on the Mile. Stop in for a cup of sipping chocolate, a bonbon & a coffee or a slice of their exceptional cakes. It has a beautiful cozy interior looking out into a stone courtyard. Pink and gold stripes with French drawings accent the mirrored walls. The smell of good chocolate is in the air & it feels like all your cares are ages away. I've been here 5 or 6 times now. A cup of sipping chocolate is my standby against the Chicago winter. I've also sampled their delightful seasonal chocolates, chocolate chip cookies, scotch bon bons and raspberry cake with a cup of jasmine tea through the seasons. They have unique flavors that aren't at other chocolatiers and they execute every piece with exceptional creativity & skill. They are famous for their chocolate mice but to me, double bon bons are more interesting...like a mini-chocolate tasting menu. The chocolate dipped fruits always look tempting for those who want something on the lighter side too. I'm looking forward to trying a clementine chocolate snowman on my next trip! read more

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good quality latte, and one of my favorites! Really enjoy the house made caramel. Their space is beautiful too. read more

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

Great flavor just a little dry. I asked for a decaf coffee and he brought me a latte. When I took it back she made me an Americano but I'm sure there was a difference in price and no refund was offered. Great ambience and seems to be a spot that people enjoy as more people were coming in as we were leaving. read more

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

We order the signature dark hot chocolate with almond milk. It was very thick and very rich, like you were drinking a melted chocolate bar, and very very tangy, like white wine vinegar tangy. We couldn't get over that, and it was difficult to finish. We can see the vinegar tang being good in chocolate bar, but not for drinking. We wish we had gotten something else. read more

Bought a gift of various chocolates for my in-laws. Unfortunately the chocolate tasted stale - like they'd been sitting out for weeks. For this price they should throw out old chocolates and make sure what they sell to customers is of adequate quality. Could not recommend this place. I've enjoyed a box of Russell Stover's from CVS more than these chocolates. Preposterous, especially for what they charge $$$$. read more

Here's what you need to know: wow! Just wow! Chocolate heaven, with super high quality beverages and desserts. This is serious chocolate crafting. Yes, it's expensive but an indulgent treat. Hot chocolate (dark) may be the best in the city. I tried the mocha too with 2 espresso shots and that was enjoyable but the hot chocolate was better. Great service by ANDREW. A+++ Milk hot chocolate was a bit sweet for me, but the kids and my wife LOVED it Service was nice and friendly, but nothing memorable. Ambiance is SO CHARMING. Limited seating but it wasn't super crowded on St Patty green River day. Overall, even though it was $45 for 3 persons for hot chocolate and a couple small desserts (macarons and pastry) it was a "worth it" indulgence. read more

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This is a very lovely chocolate shop in River North. There is a courtyard with beautiful greenery located at the rear of the shop. I noticed a few chairs set up but not sure if it's open yet. I ordered this chocolate cookie that was beyond words. Very good and hit the spot for that chocolate fix I was looking for. I also ordered 5 or 6 macaroons. I felt this was fine since they are pretty small. I have not had them yet but I'd bet mula they are very good. They will be a treat at some point tomorrow while at work. Price point is a little steep but you don't think of it when these treats are in your mouth. There were a variety of chocolates and chocolate based goodies in the shop that I think are worth going back for whether for gift giving or for myself. Worth a visit! read more

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