As the capital city of Belgium, it is only to be expected that Brussels would have a wide offering of the best Belgian chocolates. Yes, the sweet confectionery made out of cocoa powder and mixed with the oh so heavenly rich cream or milk. It is the obligatory treat that you have to give on Valentine’s Day or while making up with your significant other after a heated argument. Who needs diamonds when you can have chocolate? Brussels, here we come!
Maison Pierre Marcolini
Our first stop has to Maison Pierre Marcolini. As a chocolate master for over twenty years, Marcolini frequently travels the world to source the best cocoa beans and blends them into his own special concoctions which are made into chocolates. They have a ‘tea room’ on the second floor for you to stop and indulge in rich hot chocolate and passion fruit macarons too.
Belvas Belgian Chocolate
Are you worried about how much you are sinning with your chocolate indulgence? Belvas is strongly committed to creating healthy chocolate that is completely organic, vegan, without additives or preservatives, and gluten-free. This consideration is also extended to ensuring that every single process from the raw product to manufacturing is done fairly and good for the environment. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed, leading them to win the EMAS award from the European Commission in 2011. Have your chocolate and eat it too!
Galler Chocolatier
For a twist to the usual dark chocolate, Galler is fond of colors. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, and many other flavor pairings can be just as delicious and this chocolatier goes on to ensure that their products are free from hydrogenated fats and low in sugar.
Laurent Gerbaud
After spending some time abroad in China, Laurent Gerbaud returned to Belgium where he has since concocted flavors full of spices and fruits to replace sugar. He aptly created a logo with a Chinese character meaning chocolate. If you have some time to spare, try your hand at making chocolate by attending a workshop. It promises to be a sweet time.
Godiva
This internationally famous brand was started in Brussels in 1926 and is quite expensive in Singapore. Needless to say, you will find yourself with amazing savings from buying it here. Beyond the standard chocolate truffle offerings, Godiva is also popular for their deliciously decadent ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Many customers enjoy having a bite right there and then with the freshest strawberries covered in milk or dark chocolate. Hey, strawberries are fruits and good for you right?
Neuhaus
This is the inventor of chocolates as we know of today; the pralines. Pralines are chocolates with fillings in them, invented by Jean Neuhaus in 1912. He had originally opened an apothecary where he covered medication in the finest chocolate to make it more edible. Today, it sells some of the most irresistible chocolates in the world with the Royal Warrant Holder Seal for excellent service.
La Belgique Gourmande
Perhaps one of the more affordable Belgium chocolatiers, you can wander around their beautiful shop and sample chocolates before mixing and matching for a bag. You can also choose to make your own bar and choose from a selection of toppings.
P.S. Kids will enjoy the Willy Wonka in the Chocolate Factory ambiance.
Leonidas
Last but not least, you have to try Leonidas. Made from the freshest ingredients from neighboring countries such as Italy, they put it together with 100% pure cocoa butter and high cocoa content. They also have amazing seasonal chocolates that sell out fast.
As many great people would describe, “chocolate is the language of love”. When you are in Brussels, you will get no shortage of love when you hunt down these places.
