The best places in Brussels to buy Belgian Chocolate; to eat the best Belgian Chocolate; to learn all about the history of Belgian chocolate; to see Belgian chocolate being made; and the places in Brussels where you can make your very own personalised Belgian Chocolate too.
And the best part?
All of the following Belgian Chocolate experiences in Brussels are on, or are very near to, the route of the Brussels DIY Walking Tour.
1. Neuhaus, Brussels
Grand Place > Grand Place – Grote Markt 27, 1000 Brussels
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert > Galerie De La Reine 25-27, 1000 Brussels
Manneken Pis > Rue De L’Etuve – Stoofstraat 44, 1000 Brussels
Boterstraat 46, 1000 Brussels
Rue De La Madeleine – Magdalenastraat 9, 1000 Brussels
Neuhaus has been creating the finest Belgian Chocolate since 1857.
There are Neuhaus boutiques all around Brussels – but head to the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert boutique (directly on the route of the Brussels DIY Walking Tour). Passing through the glowing arches of the main Neuhaus boutique in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert is a “must-do” on any visit to Brussels.
Opening Hours: Varies by shop – generally daily until 20:00.
Official Website: https://www.neuhauschocolates.com/en_US/home
Accessible (Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert).
2. Mary, Brussels
Grand Place > Grand Place 23, 1000 Brussels
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert > Galerie de la Reine 36, 1000 Brussels
Rue Royale > Rue Royale 73, 1000 Brussels
Ever since Mary Delluc first opened the doors of the original Mary chocolate boutique in 1919 – in the stunning art deco shop on Rue Royale (originally as a stylish tea salon for the well-heeled citizens of Brussels), Mary has been creating the finest Belgian chocolates.
With its air of luxurious old world sophistication, the original Mary boutique on Rue Royale is one of the most famous chocolate shops in all of Belgium.
A must-see on any visit to Brussels.
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 to 20:00
Official Website: https://www.mary.be/en/
Accessibility: There are steps at the entrance to Mary on Rue Royale though (and also at Mary Grand-Place). For a step-free visit to Mary, head to the exquisite Mary boutique in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (Galerie de la Reine). The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert are directly on the route of the Brussels DIY Walking Tour – which is step-free too.
3. Pierre Marcolini, Brussels
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert > Galerie de la Reine 21, 1000 Brussels
Pierre Marcolini, with his boutique in the stunning glass-roofed Queen’s Gallery in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, has won multiple awards around the world for his fine handmade chocolates, and was named Best Pastry Chef in the World in 2020.
Sustainable “bean to bar” Belgian chocolate, using the finest cocoa beans personally sourced and then roasted by Pierre Marcolini himself.
Official Website: https://eu.marcolini.com/en/
Accessible (step-free entrance).
4. Laurent Gerbaud, Brussels
Mont des Arts > Rue Ravenstein 2D, 1000 Brussels
Grand Place > Rue de l’Etuve 19, 1000 Brussels
From his workshop and tasting room near the Mont des Arts (open to the public – you can even discover the world of chocolate making at a chocolate workshop for beginners, run by Laurent Gerbaud himself every Saturday), Laurent Gerbaud creates some of the most innovative Belgian chocolate combinations (curry anyone?).
The Laurent Gerbaud workshop in Mont des Arts is also the place to sit and enjoy his famous hot chocolate (made from 70% cocoa), or simply to relax with a coffee – accompanied by a few of his sensational Belgian chocolates too of course.
He also has a boutique near the Grand-Place too.
Laurent Gerbaud was named Brussels Chocolatier of the year 2021 by the esteemed Gault & Millau.
Official Website: https://www.chocolatsgerbaud.be/en/
Accessibility: There are small steps (just a few centimetres) at both the workshop in Mont des Arts, and at the Laurent Gerbaud boutique on Rue de l’Etuve.
5. The Belgian Chocolate Makers, Brussels
Sablon > Rue Lebeau 3/11, 1000 Brussels
Place Royale > Rue de Namur 6, 1000 Brussels
A more modern Belgian Chocolate, TBCM was founded in 2020 by Italian chocolatier Elisabetta Passafaro.
Daily chocolate workshops in the centre of Brussels, where you can make your very own chocolates (a very unique souvenir of your time in Brussels). While also learning about the Ituri Cacao Project – which ensures the sustainability of their deforestation-free cacao. Belgian Chocolate with a conscience. Workshops can be booked directly on The Belgian Chocolate Makers website (and they are VERY popular – so try and book well in advance).
Workshops are run 3 times daily – 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 to 19:00; Saturdays & Sundays, from 11:00 to 19:00.
Official Website: https://www.chocolaterie.brussels/
Accessible (Rue Lebeau branch only).
6. Elisabeth, Brussels
163 Rue de l’Eglise/Kerkstraat, 1150 Brussels
49 Avenue Louise/Louizalaan, 1060 Brussels
55 Rue de l’Etuve/Stoofstraat, 1000 Brussels
55 Rue du Marché aux Herbes/Grasmarkt, 1000 Brussels
43 Rue au Beurre/Boterstraat, 1000 Brussels
49 Rue au Beurre/Boterstraat, 1000 Brussels
Elisabeth is more of a sweet shop, instead of a boutique just for chocolate. So in addition to pralines, truffles, organic nougat, and chocolate slices – you’ll also find a cornucopia of handmade goodies that will satisfy the sweetest of teeth.
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 to 22:00 (Rue de l’Eglise & Avenue Louise branches until 18:00 only).
Official Website: http://www.elisabeth.be/
7. Wittamer, Brussels
Pl. du Grand Sablon 12, 1000 Brussels
Possibly the best Belgian Chocolate in Brusells?
Wittamer has been offering chocolates in its shop on place du Grand Sablon since 1985, although they have been creating the finest Belgian chocolate since 1910 (the Belgian Royal Family love this place – not only has it received a royal warrant, but Wittamer chocolates and cakes grace most Royal Palace events).
Now, THAT is a (royal) seal of approval.
The real beauty of Wittamer though?
As they don’t have a branch in the Grand-Place (or even in the nearby Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert), most visitors miss this real gem in Brussels. But the Brussels DIY Walking Tour passes right by the front door.
You can sit on the terrace here too, and eat their wonderful cakes and chocolate with a coffee – but it doesn’t get the greatest of reviews (and for wheelchair users, there’s a bit of a step at the entrance, so drinking with no access to an accessible toilet might not be the best of ideas).
Opening Hours: Monday, 08:30 to 17:30, Tuesday-Friday, 07:30 to 18:30; Saturday & Sunday, 07:00 to 18:30.
Official Website: https://wittamer.com/
8. La Belgique Gourmande, Brussels
Main workshop > Rue de la Colline 9, 1000 Brussels
Grand Place/Rue de l’Etuve > Rue de l’Etuve 49-51, 1000 Brussels
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert > Galerie de la Reine 17, 1000 Brussels
Rue au Beurre 39, 1000 Brussels
Who needs to win Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket – when you can make your very own customised bar of Belgian chocolate at the central Brussels Chocolate Factory of La Belgique Gourmande at 9 Rue de la Colline?
Or if you simply prefer eating delicious Belgian chocolate made by experts, simply browse the amazing chocolates at any of their chocolate boutiques in Brussels city centre.
Opening Hours: Varies by shop.
Official Website: https://labelgiquegourmande.com/en/
Accessibility. There are steps at the entrance to the La Belgique Gourmande boutiques on Rue au Beurre and Rue de l’Etuve. However, their boutique in the Galerie de la Reine and the main La Belgique Gourmande workshop near the Grand-Place are step-free.
9. Galler, Brussels
Grand Place > Rue au Beurre 44, 1000 Brussels
Looking for something creatively different in your Belgian chocolate?
Then head to Galler on Rue au Beurre when you visit Brussels.
Master chocolatier Jean Galler is becoming rather famous for his unique, and delicious, flavour combinations. Pop in when you’re in Brussels and enjoy his very latest creations.
And all of his Belgian chocolate is made from 100% Fairtrade cocoa beans.
A very unique memory of your Brussels visit.
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00 to 19:00
Official Website: https://www.galler.com/en
Accessibility: There is a step at the main entrance.
10. Planète Chocolat, Brussels
Rue du Lombard 24, 1000 Brussels
Attracting over 55,000 visitors every year, Planète Chocolat is an unmissable destination for all lovers of Belgian chocolate. Not only do you get to eat the Planète Chocolat delicacies – you get to see how they’re made.
The Belgian Chocolate Factory demonstration lasts approximately 45 minutes (while the participatory chocolate workshop runs to about 1 hour and 20 minutes).
During the demonstration, and using a lot of humour, visitors learn about the various stages of the production of the Planète Chocolat pralines – not forgetting that all important tasting session of those yummy artisan pralines (accompanied by their very own hot chocolate too).
The Planète Chocolat workshop is a more hands-on experience. Accompanied by the Planète Chocolat master chocolatiers, make your very own chocolates (which you package and take away with you) – right inside the Planète Chocolat Chocolate Factory.
See the official website for details of booking either.
An unforgettable Brussels experience.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 to 18:30; Sunday and Monday, 11:00 to 18:00.
Official Website: https://www.planetechocolat.com/en/
Accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance.
11. Godiva, Brussels
Original location: Grand Place 21/22, 1000 Brussels
Named after the legendary Lady Godiva (famed for her generosity and passion), Godiva is probably the most exported and internationally known Belgian chocolate. Only in the Grand-Place in Brussels though, can you see where their fame started (Pierre Draps opened the Godiva doors here in 1926).
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 to 20:00.
Official Website: https://godiva.eu/
Accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance.
12. Passion Chocolat, Brussels
Sablon > Rue Bodenbroek 2/4, 1000 Brussels
Grand Place/Marché aux Herbes > Rue du Marché aux Herbes 81, 1000 Brussels
The Grand Place boutique (opened October 2024) offers an immersive, artistic chocolate-tasting experience, led by nutritionist Marie de Giey, and empasises natural ingredients and Belgian tradition.
Opening Hours: Grand Place/Marché aux Herbes – Monday-Thursday, 11:00 to 19:30; Friday-Sunday, 10:00 to 22:00.
Sablon – Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 to 19:00; Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00; Closed Monday.
Official Website: https://www.passionchocolat.be/en
Accessibility: There are steps at the entrance of the Rue du Marché aux Herbes shop. The Sablon shop (Rue Bodenbroek) is step-free though.
13. Leonidas, Brussels
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert > Galerie du Roi/Koningsgalerij 7, 1000 Brussels.
Leonidas is where cost-conscious visitors to Brussels get their Belgian chocolate fix – slightly lower quality, but seriously lower prices.
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 to 21:00
Official Website: https://www.leonidas.com/en
Accessibility: Step-free.
14. The Brussels Chocolate Museum - Choco-Story
Rue de l’Etuve 41, 1000 Brussels
Last – but definitely not least.
If you have very limited time in Brussels, then you should definitely head to the Brussels Chocolate Museum. Located just metres from the Manneken Pis, Choco-Story is the official Brussels Chocolate Museum.
As well as the museum, Choco-Story gives visitors the opportunity to watch a master-chocolatier at work. Learn the secrets of the chocolate-making art, as you observe an expert at work.
And at the end of the demonstration, guests have the unique opportunity to sample the freshly-made creations of the expert chocolatier.
For a more indepth Belgian chocolate experience, where, under the supervision of a professional chocolatier, visitors can take part in one of the chocolate museum’s workshops, creating their very own personalised box of pralines, tablet of Belgian chocolate or lollipop.
Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 – last admission at 17:00.
Official Website: https://choco-story-brussels.be/en/museum
Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs only. Platform lifts are used to scale the steps in three different areas.
