The perfect dessert for a hot day, and it is hot today in Salem. I actually wish I had asked for…read moremore info about this chocolate shop. The chocolate here tasted different to me. It had a stronger chocolate flavor and was not overly sweet. It's funny I was thinking about it when I tasted it. But didn't ask for more information about it. The store is cute. They have a counter with chocolate-dipped fruit and other things. They had cookies and brownies. They had another window that you could get milkshakes from. You could watch them do it. I had a vanilla been ice-cream with a salty brownie. It was WOW. The service was good. She gave me options and recommendations. The staff was friendly and helpful. This was a good find.

Great house-made chocolate. Had the small 3 oz Chili Elixer. It is made with red hatch chilis. So…read moreyummy and warm and spicy goes well with the dark chocolate. They use Almond milk (not a fan), but it was still excellent

Yelp Review 2026 #216:…read more Call me a snob but I don't like American chocolates. They're too sweet, doesn't give you a nice thick mouthfeel and they smell funky. I heard L.A. Burdick has high standards when making their chocolates by hand - similar to chocolatiers in Europe. So, I bookmarked this place and followed them on social media. I learned this location has ice cream as well. I was shopping and walking along Boylston/ Newbury. Had dinner at a restaurant in the area and wanted to grab some chocolates from L.A. Burdick after. The map app had us walking along some shady alley that stunk of hot garbage and piss which made me wonder if it's even worth it. I get to the shop and swarms of World Cup fans also had the same idea to come here. They have a counter for chocolates, a counter for ice cream, and a dining area. I just had a big dinner with dessert so, my plan of getting ice cream had to be ixnayed. They have truffles, bon bons, drinking chocolate (in white, milk and dark), whole cakes, cake slices, cookies, linzer torte, fruit tart, and macarons/ Luxembourger. I got a box of chocolates. Some truffles and animal-shaped chocolates because I know those are their specialty and proudly handcraft. They're good - comparable to European chocolates. They put your selections in a box and wrap it up nicely and put it in a bag. So, it takes time. Be patient.

Many people claimed that L.A. Burdick has the best hot chocolate in all of Boston and me being a…read morechocolate fiend I am, I have to give it a try. I got a small milk hot chocolate and it was very tasty! It was rich and decadent, but still had a good amount of sweetness. I also thought it was the perfect balance of being thick and still drinkable. If I lived in Boston, I would be frequenting this shop especially during the winter.

This is such a cute place! We love coming here for ice cream or tea for a break during work.read more

Fun visit and brought back.lots of memories! I grew up going to Putnam's (in Lexington). Great…read morehome made ice cream with a DIY sundae bar. Most toppings are also in house made. The majority of the store is candy, lots of chocolates, fudge, and old Fashion candy we grew up with. Definitely a fun place to shop! We both ordered different ice cream flavors and of course different toppings. I ordered two different scoops - Maple Walnut and Coffee Oreos. My husband had one scoop of Chocolate Peanut Butter. I had to load on the Marshmallow cream (East Coast topping that I miss). There are plenty of tables inside and a patio area outside. Nice sized parking lot with ample parking.

My wife is obsessed with pistachio everything and when she found out that The Chocolate Pantry had…read morethe viral Dubai pistachio chocolate bar, she HAD to have it. We live over an hour away so I ordered it online, it's pricey, but WORTH it. She said it was the best thing she's ever tasted in her whole life. I also ordered the stuffed caramel chocolates and the stuffed biscoff cookie butter chocolates. The caramel is perfect, the chocolate is smooth and delicious. I haven't tried the cookie butter ones yet, but they'll be soon! Whomever packed our order was kind enough to write a little note saying that they had labeled the boxes for us in case they were gifts! Thank you thank you!

Chocolate, yes! So many varieties to pick from - flavors, textures, styles, fanciness... All the…read morethings in one cute little location. I love chocolate - especially dark - and I had no dirth of options here. The biggest issue was not buying everything and spending all my budget for the day . All the items I did end up purchasing were phenomenal. Staff was also very helpful in working with me to narrow down my choices, which I appreciated. Will absolutely be coming back.

Loved the hot coco flight here! They even let me customize it which was awesome. I also liked that…read morethey had seasonal flavor specials. Super cute spot great for a solo date!

I came seeking a hot chocolate. This is a sizable cafe and offers various baked good as well. If…read moreyou're going to charge the amount that they do for a chocolate beverage, it had better have a complex, fruity flavor with just a hint of sweetness. Theirs did, and I got the dulce de leche variation for an extra flavor hit. Cacao is an expensive plant, but there is no doubt that it is worth it.

Delightful. We have now purchased three times from them. All have been excellent. They have a very…read morewide array of chocolates and fudge and an assortment of other candies as well. Super easy to get a delicious assortment for personal snacking or dessert for a dinner party. Everything is made in house by the very personable owner. It's a wonderful addition to the town and I hope it does well.

Great place for sweets like chocolate but also açaí bowls, smoothies, gelato, and ice cream…read moresandwiches! Super cute place and makes great gifts if you don't eat it all!

I absolutely love Burdicks and have been coming here for years. The hot chocolate is to die for and…read morethe chocolate mice are always a hit as a gift. I've gotten the mixed chocolate and hot chocolate several times as well. The hot chocolate is never quite the same as the store but worth trying! I was super excited to try the ice cream and got a small hazelnut ($9 for one scoop). Unfortunately it was just fine, nothing special, and sooooo tiny. Wouldn't get that again!

Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate!…read more So rich hot chocolate! We were craving dessert and decided to get some hot chocolate from L.A Burdock since we were in the area. The shop is super cute with plenty of chocolate gifts to take home or to buy for someone special. I really liked their displays of beautifully wrapped chocolate bars and gift sets. At the back of the shop their is a coffee shop that offers some pastries. I ordered their classic hot chocolate and my boyfriend got their spicy hot chocolate. There are a few tables to sit and enjoy your dessert and we were lucky to grab a seat because it was very busy on a late Saturday night. The drinks came out hot and super rich! The classic was very good and very chocolatety. The spicy hot chocolate was so thick and rich it felt like I was drinking a candy bar it was almost non liquid! It was very good! If you are a chocolate lover I highly recommend trying their yummy hot chocolate! You can even purchase a bag to prepare at home!

On our way back to NY we stopped here after Boston not expecting much. It ended up being the best…read morehot chocolate, seriously one of the best of my life. Well worth the stop and what a cute place. My son also loved and ate his chocolate star quickly. Service was good. Highly recommend.

Cacao is such a cozy little chocolate shop in the South End. However, the quality of their…read moreindividual chocolates were so-so. We were a bit disappointed because some pieces tasted stale while others were delicious. For their expensive price point, they all should've been perfect. My favorite was their nougatine, and my least favorite was the almond bark. The main reason I'm giving them a higher rating is because their hot chocolate is so rich + dreamy. Will def need to come back this winter to get it again, but would skip the bonbons next time.

everything about this company is superb the best candy…read moreanywhere. service great. delivery star1. you are the best thank you for all the service I have received. I will now go to order area

Very simply put if you like chocolate and candy - GO!…read more Lots of options from which to choose and the person who took care of us was wonderful. Prices are reasonable for sure. We ordered a random assortment of chocolates and enjoyed all of them. We will make our way back again before we leave the area. The salted caramels are amazing as are the chocolate turtles - there are many options of both. We particularly liked the almond turtle and the habanero salted caramel.

Absolutely love Van Otis truffles. We have been buying them…read moresince they were located on South Union Street in Lawrence, MA. Our go to for gifts for our family and friends.

Today I made my annual pilgrimage (40 miles) to purchase my Christmas supply of dark plain…read morechocolate truffles to give to those dear to me who love genuine fine chocolate. First discovered Van Otis when they were in Lawrence and I was working nearby and have been coming back for over 25 years. In addition to great chocolate, each box is gift wrapped according to the season and their entire staff is always cheerful and effective.