You want high-end chocolate as your last minute gift because you forgot to buy something? La Maison…read moredu Chocolat got me out of the doghouse today with a great selection of chocolates. Particularly the dark chocolate dipped orange slices. I'm saved! One box of that for my wife and one box of the chocolate hazelnuts for me. The young man working the counter wrapped them nicely and spoke perfect English. Easy, pleasy! [Review 12205 overall, 1989 of 2019.]

This is just a small stand/kiosk in Terminal 2F that sells chocolates and macaroons…read more I tried their pistachio ganache macaroon, and I was blown away! I had tried macaroons in France and in the US, but I had never been impressed. The macaroon from la Maison du Chocolat was so light and just melted in my mouth, "lighter than the air" as they say. I'm going back to get more! Highly recommended! ***************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my future reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become Yelp friends! Thank you and happy Yelping! If you think your friends will find my review useful, please share it with them!

Our friend David Downey introduced us to Patrick Roger's shop near Place Suplice. And a couple of…read moredays later we visited the shop on Boulevard Saint Germain. I am not going to say that it is the best chocolate I have ever had, but it is damned close. Absolutely exquisite. The perfect souvenir to bring home for yourself, family and friends. Try to have some restraint and not eat it all while in Paris!

The customer service here was rude enough that we ended up walking out. I came in with my 12- and…read more14-year-old intending to buy a couple hundred euros' worth of chocolate, but my kids got dirty looks the entire time, and the woman behind the counter snapped at my 14-year-old for picking up a box he actually wanted to buy. The whole experience felt stuck up. She was the sole reason I felt compelled to leave this review. Hopefully management can train their staff to treat tourists with a bit more courtesy.

I came across Chocolat Ilene boutique on a Montmartre Walking tour. The fact that the walking guide…read more(a longtime French chef) recommended her shop speaks highly of the chocolates. A Korean woman is the chocolatier and she is obviously skilled at chocolate artistic sculpture for festive events. But it is her fine chocolates that dominate the candy case - which catch my eyes. I find an Asian sensibility pleasing in the variety of filling/flavor choices. After having several samples of chocolates and a house made macaron, I bought an assorted chocolate box. Yum! The boutique itself is like a small candy box filled with treats - nice ambiance. With the lab in the back, the chocolates are as fresh as can be. Next time I'm in the Montmartre neighborhood, I'll be stopping by again!

On a walking food tour of the Montmarte area, we had the opportunity to stop in and try the…read moredelicious macarons and chocolates that are so thoughtfully crafted here. I loved getting to support a small local business and hearing the history of the sisters who opened the shop. The macarons that we tried here were hands-down the best that we ate during our trip to Paris and the chocolate was top-notch. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique combination of flavors, especially the black sesame macaron. Skip the larger chain shops and come try Chocolat Illèné.

Just walked into this chocolate shop to look for a snack. The man working there rudely asked me if…read moreI had any business there. I said I was browsing, and he told me that was not allowed. Seriously. He said "no looking, leave." I asked how I was supposed to buy something if I couldn't browse, but he just kept repeating I couldn't look around. He was extraordinarily rude, so I walked out after signing to him that he was #1. I didn't get a chance to taste the chocolate, but I'm assuming it leaves a bitter aftertaste, just like the douche working there. I'm hoping my review will encourage others to avoid giving this place their business. Edit: I found La Chocolaterie in the square on the corner of Place Marceau and Place Du Cygne. The staff there was extremely friendly and the chocolates were delicious.

This is a short walk from the Versailles Chateau RER station, so we had a late lunch before heading…read moreback into Paris. It was a rainy day, and we were struggling with our umbrellas (mine flipped outwards with the strong winds), and one of the baristas opened the door for us and let us get ourselves together. We were offered menus, which were in English and French, and ordered at the counter when ready. I've been coming down with a cold, so I ordered Golden milk and avocado toast. The meal was very healthy, it came with quinoa salad and carrot slaw. Light, but a good little bit of protein for the vegetarian option. The Golden milk was very nice, the turmeric and ginger balanced out nicely, so it wasn't overwhelming. It helped me feel a little better and is a great way to warm up. They have a combo meal deal- drink, lunch plate, and dessert, but Golden milk isn't included with this option. My friend split her pistachio cake with me and it was delicious! I love pistachio anything- so it was a nice treat. It's a small and cozy little cafe and a nice place to take a break after touring the Palace.

Nice little cafe…read more Avocado toast is different and has pomegranate seeds and nuts to give both sweet and crunchy. The coffees being served are quite nice and I'd recommend taking home a bag since it's about ten euros for 250gm for their espresso blend. It's a little expensive for a cafe latte or flat white with milk. The microfoam could be better.