We visited this chocolate shop just down the street from another store…read more We found a lower cost of chocolate but we learned that that's because they use more sugar in their chocolate than some of the higher end chocolate houses. Don't get me wrong it's good chocolate but not a rich and has less cocoa in it. For gift giving get this chocolate and save the higher end for yourself but it's still Belgian chocolate and can't go wrong with that.

I visited La Belgique Gourmande on a Wednesday early evening & there weren't too many people in the…read morestore. The interior was beautifully decorated. The store has a self-serve structure where everything is priced by the pound. The workers were very friendly--one even greeted me with a free sample & we had a lovely conversation about traveling. The rumors are true: Belgian chocolates are absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the treats so much that I even made a second trip to bring one of my friends back to try some for themselves. I would definitely visit again the next time I'm in Brussels!

Love this candy shop/store!! It's cozy but worth the visit!…read more The candy is exceptionally delicious and packaged/displayed wonderfully. My kids loved this candy store because they also got to see how candy is cut and prepared! It was a real treat to see. This candy is an excellent gift and treat! Highly recommended!

From the owner: Bonbons naturels entièrement faits maison et faits main. Possibilité de personnalisation de vos…read morebonbons et sucettes.

A massive sweet shop. 1 euro 49 cents seemed like quite a reasonable price for 100g…read moreI didn't have a sweet tooth but needed a pick me up and their branded energy drink seemed like it could fit the bill. Just 1 euro and without the sharp taste some energy drinks have (which I likebut some people may not). Hundreds of sweet choices, caffeine and a funny name? Has to be 4 stars.

the best pain au chocolat d'ixelles! we really needed an authentic bakery in the area!read more

Did I really not review my favorite (and only) Belgian souvenir?…read more On our way back to the tour bus, we stumbled across this place and was immediately welcomed by the wonderful saleswoman. She was very personable and patient, taking in our considerations for gifts to bring home. I ended up buying a small box of assorted chocolate squares to share. After sampling a few of the squares over time, I can confirm that they are delightful. Smooth, creamy, not too sweet. The flavored options (orange, earl gray) weren't overpowering. And the white chocolate square was buttery. But I also expect nothing less from a Royal Warrant chocolatier. Honestly, if you can make it to Brussels or Bruges and want to try the real deal with the Royal seal Belgian chocolates, I cannot recommend this place more!

I wanted to support Mary, a woman-owned chocolatier. Mary's chocolates were pretty good, but I…read morenoticed their shapes were slightly inconsistent. For a chocolatier that prides itself on serving its chocolates to royalty, it seems like care is not taken for precision. I did enjoy some of the interesting flavors like Earl Grey or orange liqueur. I suppose the taste trumps shape.

Walking through Brussels, you'll see and smell chocolate everywhere. So many chocolate shops,…read moreseveral of which give tastings, and many of those stores are pricey. This Gourmet Chocolaterie shop seemed to be rather affordable. It's a large shop with so many bars and boxes of chocolate to purchase. Plenty of flavors, types, chocolates, truffles, biscuits, so much. If you're looking to buy in bulk to take home, look no further. I bought so much here and it's all been yummy. I also spent about half as much as I would've at many of the other local shops. I did buy some of the more premium collars from the brand name shops nearby and the taste was no different to me. Overall, I highly recommend this shop!

Belgium is known for it's chocolate and for a city that has a couple hundred chocolate shops, this…read moreseems to be one of the few I actually ended up in. Gourmet Chocolaterie Belge is located right in the heart of tourist town and features a selection of literally thousands of different chocolate bars, gift boxes, and every other type of chocolate type you could think of. We came here at around 9PM on a weeknight and the place was absolutely packed. Even during such a busy time the shelves were always stocked, the staff was super helpful, and the store was extremely clean. I ended up leaving with two different bars, one being a dark seasalt and the other being covered in some sort of nuts. Both of these chocolate bars were absolutely delicious and didn't last long once I got back to North America. Overall, Gourmet Chocolaterie Belge was a fantastic chocolate shop and one I would absolutely buy from the next time I find myself in Brussels.

The chocolate in here was absolutely beautiful. Everything was homemade and delicious. Everything…read moretried I loved. This is where you should get your chocolate!

Being a chocolate connoisseur with an affinity for odd and unique flavors, I surprisingly did not…read morelike the basil- or thyme-flavored chocolates here. Both tasted medicinal (2 stars off). The other flavors were as you would expect. Why not even lower stars? Well, they were still chocolates...