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Tony's is an amazing place. I had never heard about it until going to Amsterdam. If you also have never really heard about Tony's, I highly recommend you stop in. The story about how this place came about is just heartwarming and makes me want to give them all my money. The chocolate really is fantastic, and it comes in a plethora of flavors. The storefront is where you can make an appointment to get into and is a very fun experience where you get to choose your own chocolate and toppings. You get to watch the bar being made and you get to choose the wrapper colors and name your chocolate bar. I think this makes for a really great little gift to give to family and friends back home. You can also purchase premade chocolate bars in the store, and trust me when I say you can't really go wrong. If a flavor sounds good to you add it to your bag. The chocolate is that iconic European super rich chocolate.
I was so excited to find out Amsterdam is the home of Tony's Chocolonely and that they have a factory here! The cherry on top was finding out they have a create your own chocolate bar option. I came here and saw all the different chocolate bar flavors here that I haven't seen back home. I used the ipad there to create my own chocolate bar as well as one for my sister and one for my brother in law (10 euros each). You can pick up to 2 types of chocolate (milk, dark or white). There's a variety of topping options and you can choose 3 of those as well as customizing your own packaging and writing what you want on the sides of it. It takes about 1.5-2 hours for them to make it. You get a text message with a link to track it, which is super nice. Once it's ready, you go back with a QR code provided and they quickly scan it and give it to you. Super efficient and great spot. I ended up buying 2 other bars for 10 euros total. The only thing I'd say is that when you're creating the chocolate bars you can only do one at a time. I had to make 3 different orders, which just took a little more time.
Milk Caramel Sea Salt 32%: Tony's Chocolonely was founded in 2005 by Teun (Tony), who is a Dutch journalist. His mission statement is to end exploitation in the chocolate industry. The company's chocolate is made primarily in Belgium with their cocoa coming from West Africa. This particular bar was recommended to me by a former colleague and when I spotted one on clearance I had to give it a shot. It takes the original Tony's milk chocolate bar and adds crunchy caramel and flakes of sea salt. According to their website, it is also their best-selling flavor worldwide. There's nothing inherently wrong with this candy bar, that said, I was a bit disappointed. Both of the reasons for my disappointment are on me as I did not do any research ahead of time like I typically do. First, I didn't like that the bar is not evenly divided. Tony's does this because their bars depict the West African coastline with the chunks just above representing the Gulf of Guinea. Also, it's meant to illustrate the inequality in the chocolate industry (cocoa farming and production). On paper I think those are great ideas, but it's annoying trying to eat an oddly shaped bar. Second, I was expecting the bar to have an oozing caramel center like a Cadbury Caramello. That's how I like my caramel chocolate, but to be fair, Tony's specifically describes the bar as having crunchy caramel. Funny enough, the miniscule caramel globs make me think of the amber containing mosquitos from Jurassic Park. I will applaud Tony's on the salted caramel flavor as unlike some products, it's definitely salty (in a good way). Not my favorite candy bar, but still enjoyable. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews
I had no idea Tony's Chocolates was based in Amsterdam. I have tried their chocolate as far away as Kenmore, WA (USA) and thought it was pretty decent. I learned Tony's is based in Amsterdam when I saw their shop at the Amsterdam airport. When I was strolling through the city I then ran across the Chocolonely but it had just closed for the day. Not to be deterred I returned at an earlier time a few days later and went through the store. I like the interactive exhibits and the staff were knowledgeable and nice and pointed out the specials only found in the Chocolonely. I bought a few special flavors and had to hold off on all the cool looking Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream collab flavors! Still, I came away with much more chocolate than I thought I would and am still snacking on it all the way back home in Kenmore, WA. Thanks Tony's!
We were in Amsterdam last month and were on a bike ride and ran into Tony's chocolonely shop and we loved it. We met a guy name Martine and he was so knowledgeable about all the chocolates and he was so kind and helpful. We went home with a handful of chocolates and have been enjoying them all month long. This chocolate is amazing and the story behind it is also amazing. I wish we had one of these shops in Portland Oregon. And wish we had a Martine to help us.
The downstairs chocolate store was fantastic, you can custom design your own chocolate bar (your own wrapper and choose a combination of chocolate flavors). The upstairs chocolate bar was great, unfortunately there are only 2 options of milkshakes and the hot chocolate was dead average (it tasted like instant hot chocolate). Worth the visit!
If you're a chocolate lover, you'll like this place. Lots of types of chocolates to choose from. You can also have them make a custom chocolate bar just for yourself and watch it being made. Located in the lower/basement level of a building. You have to take some steps down - careful as they're skinny steps. Inside is a small space and can get crowded. Stop by if you love chocolate or passing by. read more
2 months ago
Tony's is an amazing place. I had never heard about it until going to Amsterdam. If you also have never really heard about Tony's, I highly recommend you stop in. The story about how this place came about is just heartwarming and makes me want to give them all my money. The chocolate really is fantastic, and it comes in a plethora of flavors. The storefront is where you can make an appointment to get into and is a very fun experience where you get to choose your own chocolate and toppings. You get to watch the bar being made and you get to choose the wrapper colors and name your chocolate bar. I think this makes for a really great little gift to give to family and friends back home. You can also purchase premade chocolate bars in the store, and trust me when I say you can't really go wrong. If a flavor sounds good to you add it to your bag. The chocolate is that iconic European super rich chocolate. read more
I was so excited to find out Amsterdam is the home of Tony's Chocolonely and that they have a factory here! The cherry on top was finding out they have a create your own chocolate bar option. I came here and saw all the different chocolate bar flavors here that I haven't seen back home. I used the ipad there to create my own chocolate bar as well as one for my sister and one for my brother in law (10 euros each). You can pick up to 2 types of chocolate (milk, dark or white). There's a variety of topping options and you can choose 3 of those as well as customizing your own packaging and writing what you want on the sides of it. It takes about 1.5-2 hours for them to make it. You get a text message with a link to track it, which is super nice. Once it's ready, you go back with a QR code provided and they quickly scan it and give it to you. Super efficient and great spot. I ended up buying 2 other bars for 10 euros total. The only thing I'd say is that when you're creating the chocolate bars you can only do one at a time. I had to make 3 different orders, which just took a little more time. read more
Milk Caramel Sea Salt 32%: Tony's Chocolonely was founded in 2005 by Teun (Tony), who is a Dutch journalist. His mission statement is to end exploitation in the chocolate industry. The company's chocolate is made primarily in Belgium with their cocoa coming from West Africa. This particular bar was recommended to me by a former colleague and when I spotted one on clearance I had to give it a shot. It takes the original Tony's milk chocolate bar and adds crunchy caramel and flakes of sea salt. According to their website, it is also their best-selling flavor worldwide. There's nothing inherently wrong with this candy bar, that said, I was a bit disappointed. Both of the reasons for my disappointment are on me as I did not do any research ahead of time like I typically do. First, I didn't like that the bar is not evenly divided. Tony's does this because their bars depict the West African coastline with the chunks just above representing the Gulf of Guinea. Also, it's meant to illustrate the inequality in the chocolate industry (cocoa farming and production). On paper I think those are great ideas, but it's annoying trying to eat an oddly shaped bar. Second, I was expecting the bar to have an oozing caramel center like a Cadbury Caramello. That's how I like my caramel chocolate, but to be fair, Tony's specifically describes the bar as having crunchy caramel. Funny enough, the miniscule caramel globs make me think of the amber containing mosquitos from Jurassic Park. I will applaud Tony's on the salted caramel flavor as unlike some products, it's definitely salty (in a good way). Not my favorite candy bar, but still enjoyable. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews read more
I had no idea Tony's Chocolates was based in Amsterdam. I have tried their chocolate as far away as Kenmore, WA (USA) and thought it was pretty decent. I learned Tony's is based in Amsterdam when I saw their shop at the Amsterdam airport. When I was strolling through the city I then ran across the Chocolonely but it had just closed for the day. Not to be deterred I returned at an earlier time a few days later and went through the store. I like the interactive exhibits and the staff were knowledgeable and nice and pointed out the specials only found in the Chocolonely. I bought a few special flavors and had to hold off on all the cool looking Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream collab flavors! Still, I came away with much more chocolate than I thought I would and am still snacking on it all the way back home in Kenmore, WA. Thanks Tony's! read more
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We were in Amsterdam last month and were on a bike ride and ran into Tony's chocolonely shop and we loved it. We met a guy name Martine and he was so knowledgeable about all the chocolates and he was so kind and helpful. We went home with a handful of chocolates and have been enjoying them all month long. This chocolate is amazing and the story behind it is also amazing. I wish we had one of these shops in Portland Oregon. And wish we had a Martine to help us. read more
5 years ago
The downstairs chocolate store was fantastic, you can custom design your own chocolate bar (your own wrapper and choose a combination of chocolate flavors). The upstairs chocolate bar was great, unfortunately there are only 2 options of milkshakes and the hot chocolate was dead average (it tasted like instant hot chocolate). Worth the visit! read more
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