There are chocolatiers everywhere in Belgium

26 november 2018

A casual stroll down the street and you will be able to spot a chocolatier around the corner – That’s Belgium. There are chocolatiers

everywhere, but the ones that are most worth your time and money are distinctly noticeable and take themselves very seriously. It is safe to say that Belgium is home to the finest chocolates one can find around the world. Cool climate means chocolate makers do not have to worry about their products melting, so chocolate here, fortunately, comes without the waxy texture found elsewhere. Instead, in Belgium, the chocolates are downright fluffy, especially in cakes, truffles or pralines with rich fillings.

Among the many many chocolatiers around Belgium, the grande dame of Belgian chocolate is Neuhaus that has been pleasing our hearts and souls since 161 years. One step into their store, in one of Brussels’ trendiest shopping districts, and you will find a marble-walled, chandeliered boutique, where the sales clerks are sharply dressed in black suits. Neuhaus’ dark chocolate (they scoff t chocolatiers who use additives instead of pure cocoa) is serious stuff.