La Maison Du Chocolat
“This particular location is quite large and has a tea room in the back, which reminds me of the chocolate shops in Paris.”
“Venezuelan dark chocolate – rich intense ganache and the loveliest cacao crumbs on top to lend a crunch.”
“The slight crunch of the raspberries in the filling contrasted wonderfully with the smooth, creamy mousse.”
La Maison Du Chocolat
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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I still think they have the best macarons. Finally went for the hot chocolate. Think it is has taken me and my bf a couple years now to suck it up and pay almost 10 bucks for a small cup of hot chocolate.
Opted for the milk hot chocolate over the dark. It was nothing at all extraordinary. I can name 3 places in the city that make a much better one at half the price.
Though many say they love it, I do not at all recommend their ridiculously small cup of outrageously overpriced hot chocolate.
A decade ago La Maison Du Chocolat seemed really pricey, but nowadays everyone is selling "premium" fair-trade single-sourced chocolate that the price tags here don't seem as outrageous. Why eat an overpriced chalky chocolate bar from Ghana sold at Whole Foods when you can buy amazing French craftsmanship at La Maison?
L'éclair au chocolat: Tons of rich chocolate custard inside of a crisp eclair shell with a respectable chocolate ganache strip on top. It's so intense you wonder how you can finish the whole thing, but then it's suddenly all gone.
Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bar: A strip of tangy candied orange peel surrounded by blanched almonds (so you can avoid the bitter skin) and pistachios. The milk chocolate is so creamy and way better than any of that cheap Cadbury stuff.
I admit, I always come here and play dumb and ask for a free sample. Then I order a custom coffret and a chocolate mousse…for myself. I know everyone comes here for the chocolates, but the baked goods are well worth their ridiculously high price tag.
I like this location the most out of the 4 in NYC. The people working here have been there a while, they know what they're talking about and are enthusiastic about sharing what's new (ahem, sample).
It may be heresy, but the chocolate macaron at La Maison Du Chocolate is better than any of the macarons (at least the six that I had) at the venerable Ladurée right down the street. Gently breaking through that thin veneer of an outer shell and into the light and airy interior accented by a rich and luxurious chocolate center is an experience you will play over and over again in your head in slow motion. The truffle I had similarly showcased the richness–indulgent opulence, really–of the high quality chocolate used.
Always the standard for chocolate, La Maison Du Chocolat offers exceptional quality. From the snap of the couverture to the complex, not-too-sweet ganache centers of their chocolate truffles, this is where I go to get my fix of traditional chocolates (no "modern" flavors here like chilli or cheese).
La Maison also serves a rich, dark hot chocolate, and probably my favorite chocolate eclair in the city, and offers beautiful, delicious patisseries as well, so don't overlook their cakes!
This particular location is quite large and has a tea room in the back, which reminds me of the chocolate shops in Paris.
Very good chocolate..incredibly expensive but you can always choose a couple of pieces if you want to get a taste of one of the finest pieces of chocolate money can buy. Try the cafe in the back
I liked the macarons and rank them high up on my list, near Laduree. There wasn't a big selection when I went but the rest of the chocolate was displayed in a very mouth watering fashion, reminiscent of a jewelry store, but for chocolate. The front store is small but there's a seating room in the back. I can't wait to come back and indulge in everything chocolate. I also got a free sample, score!
I was in a quandary. What does one buy for their boss' bday, especially when the guy has Everything! On top of the fact, it's the new year and everyone (including him) is on a diet??? La Maison du chocolate to the rescue! I debated between here and teuscher but convenience won out.
Service was impeccable and while I was suggested a bigger box of chocolates, the little "diet" friendly box won out. This store is a gem and there's even a restaurant attached. The manager even signed me up for the chocolate club where I will get special invites to events. Yum!
Fab chocolate and something super special. It turned to be the perfect gift even for my super rich boss.