Yelp Review 2026 #96:…read more I went to Laderach in different cities everyday while I was in Switzerland. This location is in Luzern Bahnhof and it's actually better than the location in Zürich Bahnhof. They have more selections here. There were two Frisch schoggi kinds I was trying to get but didn't find while in Zürich: Dubai chocolate, and vegan cashew. My favorite Frisch schoggi slabs I get all the time are vegan cashew (tastes and melts just like regular chocolate), hazelnut, and cornflakes. Add their Dubai chocolate to that list - you won't find it at all Laderach locations though. They have limited/ seasonal Frisch schoggi. In May, they had banana split. It's delicious so, I got a slab of that too. I got some truffles and mini mousses. I grabbed individually-wrapped chocolates for my friends. On my first day in Luzern, I went to this location twice. I first came here in the morning before going to the hotel. I was minding my own business taking pictures of the chocolates. The employee behind the counter was like "don't a picture of me". Girl, I have no reason to take your picture! I left. I came back in the afternoon for my chocolate break and that employee wasn't there anymore. I took pictures and the afternoon shift employee wasn't giving me samples left and right and was super nice and helpful. So, I bought chocolates from her.

The chocolate displayed here is like no other. It draws you into the store. And they give free…read moresamples too. I had to check it out. And I bought a few gift boxes to bring to friends. There are a few I saw scattered around Lucerne. Highly recommend. And help was very accommodating.

Found this most delicious chocolate shop. We bought about 6-7 small samples so snack on as we…read morestrolled down the street. All the chocolates are wonderful! Very helpful staff helping us select our choices.

The only thing here that's better than the chocolate is the staff. The store is beautiful too.read more

O my! This is the best chocolate Ive had so far. It was smooth, rich, and creamy. It literally…read moremelts in your mouth. Our associate in Zurich HB train station location was so kind. Her service was superb. She allowed us to sample a few flavors before making a selection. My #1 selection was candied hazelnut. The hazelnuts are candied before enrobing them in milk chocolate. Other contenders were Blackberry Raspberry, Salted Caramel and the Blond chocolate oh my. The store is beautiful. What I enjoy is you purchase choc by the slab vs piece so you can buy as little or much as you want. Then I find out they're in the States as well!

Zürich, Switzerland…read more This is a chocolate lover's dream and a must-stop when in Zürich. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with the aroma of fresh chocolate and displays of their famous slabs, pralines, and seasonal creations. Everything looks (and tastes) amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful, offering samples and explaining the different flavors, which makes the experience fun and welcoming. CHF9.90 for 100g from the slabs isn't that bad. They are quite the size of your palm and that is quite big enough to enjoy. You can get a smaller size too if you want to try them all. It's a great spot for picking up gifts to bring home, but honestly, you'll probably want to treat yourself too. A sweet highlight of my Zürich trip.

Really great service. Happy to explain the products…read more The tarts were wonderful. Be prepared to pay for it. Nothing is cheap here, but the variety and quality are excellent.

So glad we found this place. The chocolate selection from around the world is amazing. You must…read morehave a piece of their cake also. We tried the Madagascar and it was insanely delicious. I want it every day. I also tried the Marie Antoinette and Tanzania drinking chocolate and both were amazing. I so love this place. Thank you for doing an excellent job!!

Yelp Review 2026 #109:…read more Max Chocolatier is one of my favorites. They started here in Luzern so, I had to grab more chocolates here. This is a much bigger store than the one in Zurich. They have two employees here and they both will take their time for each customer in the store. Clearly, they want everyone to have the best and most focused experience while in the store and I appreciate that so much. It shows how much they care about the product even though the product speak for themselves. They'll give you free samples of whatever you want to try. They recommended their mate (South. American drink) truffle which I would not try on my own and I'm glad they did because I absolutely loved it and bought some. I had a clear plan on what I want to get from here: a box of passionfruit dragee, a box of pralines and a few truffles. I like how they put the truffles in a box. Most chocolatiers don't have boxes for when you pick your own truffles. You can pick a message tag for your chocolate boxes. There's many to choose from - in English, German and French. Since all the boxes I bought are for me and my sister, I picked message tags that resonated with me such as "I love dich". They also have blank tags if you want to write your own message. They have a coffee kiosk on front but it closes earlier than the store. They have espresso, cortado, cappuccino, latte, matcha, hot chocolate, etc. If you have time and want to create your own chocolate bar, go to their studio across the lake. You have to book your appointment though and prepay.

Best hot chocolate! You can get it with or without whipped cream. I chose no cream-- give me all…read morethe chocolate. You pick dark chocolate or light- give me the dark! It was so Rich, decadent, viscous. It was lovely on a chilly day. Easy to order at the window and paid by card. Friendly and wonderful service. When you want a hot chocolate ..go to an actual chocolatier to have one made on the spot. It really is the best!

The best. Been there in person So so pretty quaint and…read moreoriginal for macaroons in Zurich. Perfect macaroons. Even the staff of airplane offered to refrigerate for me

Sprüngli is a quintessential stop when in Zürich. We sat at a table outside overlooking a beautiful…read moreand busy street (Bahnhofstrasse). We soaked in the atmosphere and enjoyed some lunch too. The quiche of the day with a side salad was delicious and my husband enjoyed his open-face sandwich with smoked salmon. After that, we sipped lattes that come with a divine piece of chocolate (we ARE in Switzerland after all where they are known for their chocolate - and for good reason). Make sure to go inside and see their assortment of chocolates and fine pastries.

One of the best chocolate "tours" I have been on. Literally 12 minutes by train from Lucerne HB,…read moreget off at Root D4 Station, and Aeschbach Chocolatier is right in front of you. Explanations are in German and English, and at different stations described the steps needed to turn beans into the many varieties of delectable chocolates Aeschbach is justifiably famous for. Make sure you make your own chocolate bar, it's really fun. Great place for kids, and had an excellent restaurant attached. Five Stars.

This place was amazing! The chocolate samples were out of this world. You can even create your…read morevery own chocolate bar. This is some of the best chocolate I have ever tasted. I would highly recommend a visit

The dark chocolate cubes rock! Put on tongue and let melt. Mmmm…read more There are two flavors: Gran Cru and Chili. The Chili has a very tiny kick as it melts.

Switzerland is well known for "army knives" and watches and of course, chocolate. Läderach is one…read moreof the better outlets for great Swiss chocolate. This shop is on the main gallery above the train platforms in the Basel SBB station. The young lady who helped me with my small box of hazelnut chocolate spoke perfect English and she wrapped up my chocolate perfectly. And no, this particular purchase did not manage to make it home. It was consumed on the train to Colmar. Oops. [Review 21165 overall - 47 in Switzerland - 128 of 2024.]

Yummy Fresh chocolates but expensive. It is a must try though. I bought a small sample bag for 18+…read moreSwiss Francs I cant stop eating them. I do recommend.

This place seems like more hype than quality, but I fell for the marketing and waited in a long…read moreline to get inside to see what was on offer. I went towards the end of the evening near closing time, so the cookies and pastries had already been picked over quite a bit. Luckily, I was here to get a gingerbread man, and I picked out the cutest one ever (see photos)! I've rarely met a gingerbread I didn't like, and this version was a-okay. It wasn't as spicy as I'd like, but it had a nice chewy crunch to the cookie that made the texture quite satisfying. Of course, as is my method, I nibbled off his arms and legs first. I'm not such a fan of the icing, and Gilg's version I found quite bland. It was sweet, but not tasty. My cookie was individually wrapped in plastic which made it easy to reseal to enjoy later. I was able to take a few more nibbles on my train to Paris the next afternoon. And did I mention how stinking cute the cookie was? The little wide eyes and "o" face...just adorable. I could see these making excellent gifts to take home from Europe, if you could keep the cookies from breaking during transit. The other goods on offer looked tasty, but if the gingerbread man is any indication, this may be one of those "all looks, bland taste" type of bakeries. I wish I had tried something else, but my main reason to visit was merely "just okay."

The most delicious pastries, salads and sandwiches. The raspberry tartlet and chocolate oo-la-la…read moretartlet are not to be missed. Divine!