Artisanal chocolate is one of life’s greatest pleasures and a treat everyone should be able to enjoy every now and then. In Amsterdam, you can! Here are 5 of the best spots for your chocolate fix in the capital.
Where to find silky-smooth, luxurious artisanal chocolate…
1. Arti Choc
Arti Choc is a cozy patisserie that has been a success for 23 years. Here you’ll find the most delicious chocolates in the most beautiful shapes. After your first bite, you’ll immediately want to take some home for friends and family so they can enjoy the delightful flavors too. They also serve irresistible hot chocolate. View the full menu on their website. 📍Location: Koninginneweg 141, 1075 CM
2. Patisserie Pompadour
Patisserie Pompadour is the very embodiment of luxury. As soon as you step into the shop, you’ll immediately crave their handmade chocolates. The truffles are perfect and melt on your tongue, creating the ultimate indulgence. Read more about this patisserie on their website. 📍Location: Huidenstraat 12, 1016 ES
3. Vanroselen
Vanroselen offers the best artisanal chocolate in the world. Their surprising flavor combinations are a real treat for your taste buds. Right now, they’re selling adorable chocolates shaped like Christmas ornaments, so you can not only decorate your home but also treat yourself to some chocolate. Check out their website for more details. 📍 Location: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 2, 1017DH
4. Van Velze’s
Van Velze’s places great emphasis on the quality and origin of their luxury chocolate. The company is led by chocolatier Robbert van Velze and his Irish partner Deborah Kilroy. The chocolate is presented in elegant boxes, making it the perfect choice as a gift for a chocolate lover or simply for yourself. Want to read more about Van Velze’s? Visit their website. 📍Location: Keizersgracht 520H, 1017 EK
5. Urban Cacao
Urban Cacao makes delicious, handmade bonbons that are truly irresistible. They use sustainable ingredients, and their chocolate is made from high-quality raw products. The chocolate letters are a cute and tasty gift for young and old alike. It’s also always worth checking out their seasonal gifts, both online on their website and in-store. 📍Locations: Rozengracht 200, 1016 NK and Huidenstraat 30HS, 1016 ET
