Famously Belgian Chocolate in Brussels

Belgium is world famous for its chocolate. There are many world reknown brand. One of my favourite chocolate brand is also from Belgium, Leonidas. When visiting Belgium, one would never want to miss out getting some chocolate for their family friends, and love ones. Moreover, chocolate has lots of health benefits too. A good reason to indulge on the chocolate. My list of chocolatier in Brussels.

The first being Mary Artisan Chocolatier. Mary was founded in 1919 by Mary Delluc at Brussels. The shop started in Rue Royale 73 and it is now still there. Mary was awarded the title of “Certified Royal Warrant Holder of Belgium” by the Kings in Belgium in 1942, 1990 and 1994. Mary’s collection can be categorised into Fresh creams, Ganaches, Pralines, Caramels, Truffles, Marzipans and Liquors. You can choose from the various beautifully crafted boxes to pack your choice of chocolates. I chose to patronize Mary when in Brussels. The chocolates were rich in chocolate taste, smooth to the palate and not too sweet.

Mary's Artisan Chocolatier
Mary Artisan Chocolatier

There are various stores in Brussels, the one I visited was the original store at 73 Rue Royale.

Mary – Royale

73 Rue Royale, 1000 Brussels Tel: +32 2 217 45 00

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday 1000 to 1800, Closed on Sundays

Getting There

By Tram: Line 92, 93 – Congress Station

By Metro: Line 2, 6 – Madou Station or Botanique Station

 

  •  Godiva Chocolate Outlet

The Godiva Chocolate Outlet is a stone throw away from the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, in Koeklberg. When you stepped out of Simonis station, you will notice a large Godiva Sign. That is the factory, not the outlet. The outlet is a few steps away from the factory, down the Avenue de Jette. Promotion differs from days to days, but you will get some very good bargain. It is worth checking it out at the store.

Godiva Factory Outlet
Godiva Factory Outlet

Godiva Factory Outlet

4 Avenue de Jette, 1081 Koekelberg, Belgium

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday 1000 to 1800, Closed on Sundays

Getting There

By Tram: Line 19 – Simonis Station

By Metro: Line 2, 6 – Simonis Station

By Bus: Line 13, 14, 15, 20, 87, N16 – Simonis Station; 213, 214, 355 – Koekelberg Simonis

 

  • Neuhas Chocolate Factory Outlet

If you are Neuhas Chocolate fans, good news for you, having a visit to the Neuhas Chocolate Factory Outlet is a must. In this outlet, you must get at least 1 kg for one type of chocolate. For me, I gave this a miss, as I Brussels was first stop, I did not want to overload my luggage right from the start of my trip. The most important reason was I am not a fan of Neuhas chocolate.

Neuhas Chocolate Factory Outlet

Postweg 2, 1602 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 568 22 11

Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday 0900 to 1800; Friday 0900 to 1700

Getting There

By metro: Line 5 – Erasme

By bus: Line 142 – Anderlecht Yzerkruis

 

Leonidas is my favourite Belgian Chocolate. It was a pity that I did not manage to get some of my favourite chocolate while I was in Brussels. There are many Leonidas store spread throughout Brussels. You can find out the location via their website

Leonidas

Rue au Beurre 34, Brussels 1000, Belgium

Tel: +32 (0) 2 512 87 37

Getting There

By Tram: Line 3, 4, 31, 32 – Bourse Station

By Bus: N16, N18 – Place de la Bourse; 48, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Plattesteen

 

  • La Maison des Maitres Chocolatiers Belges

La Maison des Maitres Chocolatiers Belges showcases the creation of ten chocolatier artisans.  It organises tours, tasting sessions and workshop for public as well.

La Maison des Maitres Chocolatiers Belges

Grand Place 4Brussels 1000Belgium

Tel: +32 2 888 66 20

Opening Hours

Daily 1000 to 2200

Getting There

By Tram: Line 3, 4, 31, 32 – Bourse Station

By Bus: N16, N18 – Place de la Bourse; 48, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Plattesteen

 

Corne Port Royal Chocolatier existed from 1932. Like all chocolatier, they have a large variety of selection as well. They have quite a number of stores spread across Brussels.

Corne Port Royal Chocolatier

Galerie de la Reine 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium ‎ Tel: +32 2 213 62 22

Opening Hours

Unknown

Getting There

By Metro: Line 1, 5 – Gare Centrale

By Bus: Line 29, 38, 63, 65, 66 – Gare Centrale or Arenberg

 

If you are interested to learn more about chocolate making in Belgium, the history of cocoa, do visit this place.

Musee du Cacao et du chocolat

Rue de la Tete d’Or 1-9, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 514 20 48

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Sundays 1000 to 1630; Closed on Mondays, except ferial Mondays

Admission

Adult: € 5.50; Seniors, Students, Children >12: € 4.50; Children 6 – 12: € 3.50; Children under 5 with parent: Free

Getting There

By Tram: Line 3, 4, 31, 32 – Bourse Station

By Bus: N16, N18 – Place de la Bourse; 48, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Plattesteen

 

Jean Galler, like Mary Artisan Chocolatier, was awarded the “Belgian Royal Warrant Holder” in 1994. Jean Galler not only produce pralines but also ice cream, chocolate patisseries, filled chocolate bars, tablets, bite sized chocolates and etc.

Jean Galler Chocolatier

There several outlets throughout Brussels, check it out here

44 Rue Au Beurre, 1000 Brussels

Tel: +32 (0)2 502 02 66

Opening Hour

Daily 1000 to 2200

Getting There

By Tram: Line 3, 4, 31, 32 – Bourse Station

By Bus: N16, N18 – Place de la Bourse; 48, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Plattesteen

 

  • Chocolat Jean Philippe Darcis

Darcis is a shop beside chocolates, you can find macaroons and patisseries. You can find Darcis in Singapore too.

Chocolatier Jean Philippe Darcis

44 Rue Au Beurre, 1000 Brussels

Tel: +32 2 502 14 14

Opening Hours

Daily 1000 to 2000

Getting There

By Tram: Line 3, 4, 31, 32 – Bourse Station

By Bus: N16, N18 – Place de la Bourse; 48, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Plattesteen

 

  • Passion Chocolat

Passion Chocolat is a relatively new establishment, started in 1998 in the neighbourhood of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. Its motto is “where passion meets pleasure”.

Passion Chocolat (Grand Sablon)

Rue Bodenbroek 2/4, 1000 Brussel Tel: +32 (0)2 514 77 14

Opening Hours

Monday-Saturday 1000 to 1900; Sunday 1000 to 1800

Getting There

By Tram: Line 92, 93 – Petit Sablon, Royale station

By Bus: Line 27, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Petit Sablon, Grand Sablon bus station

 

  • Pierre Marcolini

Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier differentiate themselves from their competitors by importing their own beans directly from the grower and roasting the beans. This certainly will help in better quality control of the final product, chocolate. The have stores spread over in Belgium and can also be found in London, France, Monaco, Kuwait and Japan.

Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier
Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier

Pierre Marcolini – Gallerie de la Reine

Gallerie de la reine 12, 1000 Brussels, Belguim

Tel: +32 2 502 35 67

Opening Hour

Daily 1000 to 0800

Getting There

By Tram: Line 3, 4, 31, 32 – Bourse Station

By Bus: N16, N18 – Place de la Bourse; 48, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Plattesteen

 

Wittamer was opened by orphan Henri in 1910 on the Place du Grand Sablon. They sells a range of products from chocolate to patisserie to macroons. Wittamer was also awarded the “Royal Warrant Holder of Belgium” in 1999

La Maison Wittamer

6-12-13 Place du Grand Sablon, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2 512 37 42

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday 0700 to 1900; Sunday 0700 to 1830; Monday 0930 to 1800

Getting There

By Tram: Line 92, 93 – Petit Sablon, Royale station

By Bus: Line 27, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 – Petit Sablon, Grand Sablon bus station