This belgian chocolatier is the best kept secret at Schiphol…read more Belgian chocolatier outside of Belgium!

Always buy these when I'm overseas because there are no stores left in the US unfortunatelyread more

If you adore chocolate, you might consider a visit to the Fine Chocolate store Lounge 3 ;-)…read more The different chocolate brands they sell are considered the best in the world. I'm talking about Valrohna from France (which is the chocolate brand that gourmetchefs use in their deserts), actually its the purest and most honest chocolate in the world. Then there is Neuhaus from Belgium which tastes equally heavenly, but has a different character, and is also one of the highest quality chocolate brands in the world. And last but not least, Godiva from Belgium (also a very good chocolate) which is a bit sweeter and more creamy. Sometimes they sell a view different brands, like for instance... Ferrero, Lindt or Leonidas, but that is not always the case, I think that depends on the season. The ladies (and one or two gentlemen) really know their stuff, and are passioned about their chocolate. They know their brands inside out, offer high quality service, are very good in giving chocolate-advise and suggestions, have a great smile and make me feel like I am the queen herself :-) Yes, that is what I call, the million dollar-treatment :-D! They even walk around the counter and offer me my purchase as if it is a big diamond I bought for the ridiculous price of 10.000 euro's!!! But no!!!! It just is a little bag with chocolate inside!! That is the WAUW-factor for me, honestly. Soooo, if you get the chance to buy some chocolate for a loved one of yourself, give them a visit, and don't be surprised if you buy more than you bargained for. Have fun :-D

Why 5 stars? Because the chocolate here delivered the best souvenir we purchased during our time in…read moreEurope. --- --- --- Our mission in our 3-city Europe trip was to buy chocolate from the most highly rated shop in each place to take home to our parents, as a thank you for watching our son during our first adults-only vacation since he was born. Puccini Bomboni was pretty universally noted as the top spot in Amsterdam, so off we went. We bought a whole bunch of stuff and it was all pretty enjoyable. Was it the greatest chocolate I've ever had? No, but the real highlight came from my Mom texting me every day after I gave her the chocolate I bought for her. She said it may have ruined every future piece of chocolate she ever eats for the rest of her life. So while it was more in the 4-star range for what we tried, my Mom is much more of a chocolate aficionado than me, and those are words you can't take lightly!

Heavenly chocolatier that uses very unique ingredients such as tamarind and black currant while…read morealso featuring exotic chocolates with more robust profiles that stand alone without added flavors. Fun little spot in a cool corner of Amsterdam. The lady who worked there really helped us choose a nice combination of flavors that balanced out our sample. They've been there 20 years already for a reason!

Yeah, another Pornstar Martini. It's 7 o'clock, somewhere! lol…read more These are really good. The bartender has gifted hands. lol

This is a cute little spot in the airport. I had a very long layover so I was happy to relax and…read morehave some good food. There is a sign that says wait to be seated. So myself and a few others waited for a long time while the staff just looked at us. When I was finally sat the server seemed to care less. It was really weird. However, the person who actually brought me the food was so nice and friendly. The coffee comes with a macaron which was a happy surprise. It was absolutely delicious. The salad and wine I got were very good as well. If this restaurant were not in the airport I probably would not come back. But, since it is I am sure I will be back next time I fly in.

The chocolates are as beautiful as they are tasty. The owner was patient with SIX of us tourists as…read morewe took our time deciding what to buy (as well as to take a few pictures of her creations.) Stop here if you can! I only wish I had bought more....

OMG! So much chocolate…read more I'm not a fan of chocolate, but this place peaked my interest. And i'm happy it did. Flavor upon flavors with strict attention to detail....is how I would describe the assortment. You can tell she put A LOT of work into the presentations. I ended up purchasing gifts for family/friends. Also, the owner was the sweetest lady I met while in Amsterdam.

Some really nice items on offer here if you need a sugar pick me up before a flight. They offer…read moresome cold chocolate shakes and hot chocolates, hot teas, coffees, a variety of other chocolates and a few sandwiches or quick grab items--if the line isn't a million miles long, which it was when I was there. They need more seating too, especially considering how busy this airport is. Again, the line doesn't move too quickly, but if you have time, very tasty treats.

A chocoholic comes here for breakfast; A chocoholic comes…read morehere for lunch; A chocoholic comes here for dinner; A chocoholic comes here before a flight; A chocoholic comes here after landing in Schiphol, Amsterdam; A chocoholic comes here to indulge and a liqueur to commemorate the decadence that was...Amsterdam; Until next time. Tip: The mousses are remarkably scrummy but anything choc here is worth a FUC. Visits: 2

What a fun experience! As an avid chocolate lover, I absolutely loved exploring the store and…read morecreating my own custom chocolate bar. Expectations were clearly set around timing, and the entire process was smooth and easy from start to finish. This is such a unique and enjoyable activity, andI highly recommend it if you're traveling to Amsterdam!

If you're a chocolate lover, you'll like this place. Lots of types of chocolates to choose from…read more 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.

A cozy haven for chocolate lovers with lots of classic and new brands to try. Walkable in central…read moreAmsterdam and helpful service. Tried a few Bonnat bars I havent had before, and some newer Dutch brands using cacao from Indonesia (Bali) and Mexico (xoconusco). They also had Pralus, Amadei, etc. They have some homemade filled chocolates, looking forward to trying that next time.

If I could give more than five stars to this little shop (tucked in one of the many sidestreets…read morethat dot Amsterdam) I would. Before I get into the shop itself, The wife and I need to note the owner and hostess. She is, without a doubt, the nicest person we've ever encountered in any shop, restaurant or store. She truly cares about her wares, and seems to care in turn about your experience and that you be happy while you are there; if anyone ever earns the designation "hostess" it is her. For lack of a better descriptive, she is grandmotherly in the best way. My wife would insist (and I would agree) to give this shop five stars based on her service alone, even if the shop was drab and the chocolates mediocre. Fortunately, neither is the case. The chocolates are universally excellent and artisinally produced. She sells them in packaged form to take with you and savor in your home; however she also prepares a hot chocolate for you to enjoy in the shop or on the go, and it is incredibly rich without being too sweet. While not exactly inexpensive, it is also more than in-line with high end chocolates in Europe. What about the store itself? Well, the sense that our hostess belongs in a Harry Potter book as a kindly, magical shopkeeper is enhanced by the store's appearance. It radiates warmth as it is filled with chocolate-related antiques and knickknacks, charming designed displays and shelves overstuffed with quaintly designed sweets packaging. But make no mistake: the shop itself is meticulously clean and neat. As you can tell, I and my wife could gush about this shop for a long while. But I'll leave you with: go visit and say hello.

What a find! Stumbled onto this fantastic shop/factory while ambling around. Twenty minutes later…read morewe left with 12 bars of chocolate (no judgment: SOME were for gifts), each wrapped beautifully, and offering a unique flavor or combination of flavors. The store portion has a large table with samples of nearly all of the bars. We sampled almost all of them -- what, we should just guess what they taste like?! (Usability note: the glass bottles that house the samples are not ideal; the opening is small and you can easily imagine a number of hands and fingers touching the spot where the samples come out.) In the back of the shop is, from what we could tell, their main factory, and they were busy churning out chocolates. Plus, near the register, there are chocolates by the pound. Yes, we got one of those as well. As we explored other shops in the city, we saw other chocolates and realized that Urban Cacao does white label production for many of them. Some of those stores had lower prices (and different options) than at the main shop we visited, but the selection and variety of flavors makes this a must-visit location.

Happened to find in a fashionable and calm area. They have…read moreseveral kinds of chocolate based sugary snacks with various kinds of flavors,following the trend. Taste is chic and comfortably bitter.