Mondel's is great I make the trip from the Lower East Side to get my wife dark chocolate-coated ginger for her birthday, anniversary, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. She does the same to get me milk chocolate salted caramels. Do NOT wait until 2/13 or 2/14 to get your Valentine's candy, because you will have a long wait. It is a real mom-and-pop place so be nice and bring cash. Last, YELP had the wrong hours listed as of the date of this review. I found out the hard way that Mondel's is now closed on Mondays and one other day. Call to confirm their hours. read more

I came here recently because I was in search for a good peanut butter cup. I called on the phone and found out Mondel carried them. I stopped by and purchased a quarter pound of them. Their dark chocolate peanut butter cup while pricey was delicious as you can taste the freshness. The space itself is very old school and no frills. So if you want to support a mom and pop chocolate shop I'd recommend stopping by. read more

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I visited the classic chocolate store on Thursday, May 6, 2026, and purchased fruit candies. I walked in, and felt I was in the middle of the pandemic. This unwelcoming scenario to me, the potential new customer, and the employee, was uncomfortable because the plastic or whatever that was separating us looked old and appeared dirty. I asked, "Isn't it time to take this type of protection down?" The response from the employee was there are many new diseases out there...what? I will find another chocolate place to shop and so should you! read more

Iconic to say the least Support local stores! Great for chocolate Easter bunnies and turtles read more

I have been wanting to come here for so long but they are closed on certain days of the week, which I can never remember until I see the sign on their door. However, it was sooo worth the wait! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a kind lady who asked us if we needed help with selecting chocolate. We told her that we were thinking of purchasing some as a gift for our coworkers. She told us there were gift boxes ready to go and we decided to go with that and pick out a few more chocolate from the counter a la carte. The gift boxes were wrapped so nicely with wrapping paper and a ribbon, and were all already ready to go for us to grab and go. I would recommend getting one of the gift boxes if you want to give it as a gift because it was packaged so nicely and was already ready to go! The ambiance of the place is so cute! It is like chocolate heaven. read more

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Amazing selection of hand made chocolates and tons of other candy as well! My favorite store in the neighborhood - and the first place I go to get presents for people! read more

I define a 5 star place by the fact that if you are in the area you have to go. That is exactly what Mondel is. If I am in the area I stop by because the chocolates are some of the best I have had. You can tell this place takes pride in what they do and I love it. The pecan clusters are legit and so are the assorted caramels. The almond bark always gets me too or I go with simple break-up chocolate. I like getting the box of chocolate with a whole bunch of stuff. Highly recommend. Check it out. read more

A wonderful independent chocolate shop. Everything is delicious and the gifts are packaged beautifully and available for many major holidays. All the staff are very kind and while prices in chocolate shops are obviously higher than buying from a grocery store, there are some great deals if you're just looking to eat some chocolate (tip: the broken chocolate pretzel bags taste just as great but come with a great discount). read more

Fabulous chocolates and treats, great variety, presents for young and old! You can't go wrong....

Delicious chocolate that's worth every penny! I bought 1/2-pound of chunk chocolate to bring to my family in NJ. But I ate the whole bag while walking back to the subway because I couldn't stop. That night, I actually had a dream in which I was eating their chocolates. That definitely says something! It is a wonderful neighborhood place. Plus, the staff has a friendly yet professional air that is refreshing. read more

Amazing chocolate, friendly staff, and a piece of old New York that can not be replaced.

Their chocolates are amazing. I tried a box of their mixed chocolates. 3 of us devoured it in minutes. Their dark chocolate was my favorite. I love the one with almonds in it. There was also a green filling one (pistachio?) woooooowww- really good. This is the place to go if you want to buy someone some nice chocolates or if you want to treat yourself! read more

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Charming old school and absolutely delicious. Support local businesses! Worth a trip from outside the he neighborhood.

Charming little shop. Longtime staple of the community. Excellent chocolates. Pleasant and accommodating service.

Amazing chocolate fudge! I was walking by, stopped in, bought some fudge and they closed up right after I left. I'm so glad I made it there in time - the fudge was so rich and creamy. I need to go back for more! read more

Mondel Chocolates is a historical stop. Manhattan storefronts are always going out of business. Where does a savvy shopper go, for delicious chocolate? Is this chocolate worth the long trip uptown to Morningside Heights? Chocolates are handmade! I used to go here after services at Riverside Church. You must try them.... you will not be sorry you did. read more

A local favorite for my family conveniently located near my children's school. We stop by occasionally for our fix; and my daughters love picking out the chocolates. Expensive, but worth it. An old-fashioned store that keeps the neighborhood charm alive. read more

We sure missed this place the past few months so we were so happy to see it open again. The vanilla and the maple cream truffles are really special. Also the chocolate mint squares (their riff on Andes Mints). There are endless flavors and fillings and the best part is that most come in milk and dark chocolate so there's something for everyone. Don't sleep on this one, folks! read more

Discovered this place during a casual walk down Broadway. The vintage storefront is what caught my eye and love supporting old businesses. As soon as you walk in, I was taken back to my childhood with my grandma when we would pick chocolates together. You have the option to customize a box of hand picked chocolates which would make a great gift for someone. My favorite are the chocolate covered nut clusters. read more

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Loved this place! We got the fudge and it was absolutely incredible. Great service and very nice people too. Highly recommend.

The best chocolates in the world! Amazing quality, and never ever ever disappoint! My favorite is the Almond Bark, and the coconut chocolate. Local mom and pop, small business store. Do not hesitate, you will fall in love! read more

Mondel Chocolates is a great place for a stubborn male coworker to buy chocolates to give another coworker in place of an apology. The Mondel-chocolates-as-apology work really well when the boxed selection includes the pistachio-filled, almond paste-filled and dark chocolates. Chocolates from Mondels speak louder than any words said stubborn coworker could come up with to express that he was wrong and was too proud to come up with the right words. : ) read more

had a great walk up Broadway to buy chocolates for gifts. They have me one to taste. It was divine. I will go back and back. charming--the real thing. read more

I love this place! Including how old fashioned it is (smile). The chocolates are out of this world. It's a little dangerous, ha ha!

Old school chocolateria! Tons of histories & memories and only New York.

Professional over the phone. When I arrive to pick up my order, the lady was stuck up and placed my bag of assorted chocolates on some box near the front door for me to pick up instead of handing the bag to me. She had gloves on so she was going to be alright. I didn't miss a beat and placed the payment on that same box. She bent her a** down and picked that money up. Lady please, you hand me my items. Period. I didn't have to spend my money at your Godiva wanna be shop. To her credit, my babe said the chocolates tasted good. Better had.. read more

Mondel Chocolates: Please stop having a sale on your vanilla-chocolate swirl fudge. I am going to have coronary failure. read more

Butter crunch. Espresso truffles. Dark chocolate truffles. Milk chocolate truffles. Several of each. A warm smile and a friendly greeting from the gentleman behind the counter, who remembers me each time I come in. Can I ask for anything more? I don't think so, this is perfection. read more

It's not great chocolate but it's a really cute little shop. It's of course famous for being there forever and being the favorite of Katherine Hepburn. I brought some home to California for family in a gift box. Their gift box has an old fashioned "Mondel's Chocolate's" sticker on it, which was a nice touch. read more

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I grew up in Morningside Heights, and this shop truly has a special place in my heart. So many fond memories of my mom taking me for an after school treat of raspberry truffles! But all nostalgia aside (though the store's old school-ness is definitely one of its big attributes!), it really is a quality place. They have a variety of chocolates and candy available, and while I'm partial to the raspberry truffles and fruit-shaped marzipan, I've never had anything from there that I didn't like. The sweets make for great stocking stuffers on Christmas, and I've bought many an assorted gift box from them for birthdays, Mother's Day, and hostess gifts. Plus, the owners have never been anything but kind, courteous, and efficient. With so much of Broadway turning into chains, bank branches, or otherwise empty storefronts, I'm so glad this little gem has managed to stay put all these years. read more

Can't believe I've managed to live in the neighborhood for two years without visiting this place! It's a tiny lil place packed with all sorts of chocolates. We just picked out a variety and every single one was amazing. I especially loved that most truffles come in milk or dark chocolate. This place is a MUST if you love chocolates! read more

Received a lovely gift box for Easter. An absolutely delicious selection of treats. Looking forward to visiting this UWS fixture. If it was good enough for Katherine Hepburn, it's good enough for me. read more

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A quiant store, nice people, cute animal stuffed dolls, great feel, quality chocolate. I go there often and I am glad to have them in the community. read more

Don't bother going anywhere else. This amazing old-school, one-of-its-kind artisanal chocolate maker is a hidden treasure . Support small businesses and this authentic part of NYC. read more

Best chocolates! Don't be fooled by others that have fancy names and boxes.

Mondel Chocolates is the only store that has remains from my youth...decades ago! the moment I walk in the smells transport me back to being a little girl holding my papa's hand and nose pressed against the glass picking out my delicious delights by far my favorite chocolatier in NYC! read more

This is a cute little place filled with memories of Columbia. I recommend the milk chocolate truffles and creams.

Delicious chocolates! Great service, staff and the store is a little slice of heaven on earth.

My family has lived in the neighborhood for nearly 25 years, and we probably stop in once a week or so. The chocolates are not fancy and "artisanal", but they are delicious and come in many varieties. I'm fond of the pecan turtles, buttercrunch, and marzipan (the kind shaped like different fruits). My now-adult kids love the shop and consider themselves lucky for having grown up just around the corner! They have a wide selection of gift boxes with assorted chocolates, and they have some already wrapped, which is very convenient. I've lost track of how many of these I've bought for hostess gifts, and they are always well-received. In an era of big box and chain stores, a small, family owned operation like this is a throwback to another era, and Mondel's has a special atmosphere when you enter the shop. It makes me happy just to be in there, and I hope it never leaves. read more

Marvelous. Original. Divine. There are no finer confections than the Pecan Turtles. The Butter Crunch. The Truffles. The -- oh, Christ, I can just go on and on! As I placed the order over the phone, the chocolatier, a pleasant and obliging lady, was as sweet as the chocolate. Don't waste your time with the average, money-mad brands. Always go back to the wonders of originality, and the sparks of Mondel. read more