Top 10 chocolate stores in Amsterdam for Every Sweet Tooth
Chocolate has always been my small, steady joy. Growing up in Amsterdam, I learned to follow the scent of cacao drifting through our stone streets. It always reminded me of my grandmother’s kitchen, where every square of chocolate felt like a hug.
For years, I’ve ducked into any shop that smelled promising. One sells truffles so fresh they soften in your hand. Another carries old-style bars that taste like childhood.
Now I want to share these spots with you. If you love chocolate as much as I do, explore the chocolate shops in Amsterdam below. They’re guaranteed to make your day a little sweeter.
1. Tony’s Chocolonely
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Website: https://nl.tonyschocolonely.com/en/pages/vist-super-store
Location:Oudebrugsteeg 15, 1012 JN
Contact: +31 20 205 1200
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Tony’s Chocolonely isn’t just about delicious chocolate. The company is on a mission to make all chocolate 100% slave-free. It’s fighting the issues within the cocoa industry to make a positive impact.
Also, they have a variety of chocolates. A must-try is their dark chocolate bar, which contains 70% cocoa and has a bitter taste. You’ll like the balanced bitterness and subtle notes of fruit and spice.
Additionally, one of the best-tasting chocolates they offer is the milk chocolate. We’ve heard it’s a dreamy classic with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a deep milk chocolate flavour.
| Pro Tip: When you visit Tony’s Chocolonely, don’t forget to try their make-your-own bar experience. For €9.99, you can create a personalised chocolate bar, making your visits even more special. |
2. Ganache Amsterdam
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Website: https://www.ganacheamsterdam.com/
Location: Oudekerksplein 17, 1012 GX
Contact: +31 20 622 2902
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Ganache is known for its innovative approach to chocolate, and it was the first in the Netherlands to introduce handmade flower-power truffles. This creative concept of chocolate aroma and flavour of edible flowers creates a one-of-a-kind experience.
Also, you can try their popular bonbons, which are little chocolate candies with different flavours of nuts and fruit. For a sweet, strong chocolate flavour, try their handmade chocolates, which are likely to taste rich and cocoa-forward.
Here, you can enjoy the show kitchen and watch chocolatiers create their sweet treats from scratch. Plus, their head chocolatier uses actual guitar strings to cut each chocolate.
| Pro Tip: Every week, they have a Bonbon van de Week. It’s where lemon cheesecake and bonbon chocolates are on special discount. |
3. Pompadour Amsterdam
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Website: https://www.pompadour.amsterdam/
Location: Huidenstraat 12, 1016 ES
Contact: +31 20 623 9554
Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Pompadour Amsterdam features a cosy shop with an inviting atmosphere. They use Valrhona chocolate from France to produce a smooth and high-quality product.
Their chocolates are not only mood boosters but can also alleviate pain. One of their notable chocolates is their dark chocolate aspirin, which is delicious and has minimal sweetness to help ease your discomfort.
Beyond chocolates, you can relax in their tea room and enjoy a popular Catalan coffee from Catanumbu. It’s known for its admirable beans.
| Pro Tip: For the best, most enjoyable experience, visit the Pompadour in the afternoon for a delightful chocolate-and-tea experience. |
4. Arti Choc
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Website: https://artichoc.nl/
Location: Koninginneweg 141, 1075 CM
Contact: +31 20 470 9805
Hours: Thursday to Saturday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Arti Choc offers heavenly stone chocolates, developed 20 years ago and now shipped worldwide. Plus, if you have allergies, you can still enjoy their chocolates, as they offer lactose-free and cacao-free options.
When we visited the shop, we tried their rum. It’s a dark chocolate with a hint of spice and a boozy aroma, which makes the taste unique. We’ve even bought their most recommended chocolates, including a yuzu, which blends citrus and grapefruit flavours.
If you enjoy coffee, they have 100% organic coffee beans from Illimani, Bolivia. During the warmer months, their ice cream is popular for its satisfying, cooling taste.
| Pro Tip: For first-time visitors, be sure to try their hemelse stenen chocolate. It’s a signature product that has been raved about in many online reviews. |
5. Puccini Bomboni
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Website: https://puccinibomboni.com/
Location: Singel 184, 1016 AA
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Monday & Sunday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Puccini’s name is inspired by the composer Giacomo Puccini, whose operas are often performed at the nearby opera house. Puccini Bomboni is now recognised as one of the world’s finest chocolatiers.
We’ve discovered that even people with diabetes can enjoy chocolates here, thanks to their sugar-free options. These chocolates offer a sweet, clean taste, letting you savour the chocolate flavour like the bomboneria pons.
For a healthier treat, try their orange slices. The chocolate is infused with orange flavour, creating a fresh and bright taste.
| Pro Tip: Sign up for their newsletter before your first purchase to snag an easy €20 discount or more. |
6. Cacao & Spice
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Website: https://www.cacaoandspice.com/
Location: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 94A, 1012 GH
Contact: +31 6 53489854
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Cacao & Spice offers Amsterdam’s first and only chocolate-and-tea pairing experience. They offer a unique taste that combines the flavour of single-origin chocolates with carefully selected teas, such as cacao masala chai.
Their chocolates are award-winning. The Dutch speculaas spice chocolate, a creamy 50% cacao milk chocolate, won the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Award. It has a balanced taste of spice and bitterness.
During our visit, we tried their Saloy. It’s a 70% Philippine chocolate made with Philippine cacao. It combines herbal notes, sweetness and a touch of bitterness.
| Pro Tip: When buying chocolate here, don’t miss their gift set. It already includes four chocolate bar flavours. It features two milk and two dark single-origin chocolate bars. |
7. Chocolate Company
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Website: https://www.chocolatecompany.nl/
Location: Stationsplein 17B, 1012 AB
Contact: +31 20 723 2229
Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM | Saturday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pricing: €€
The Chocolate Company was founded by chocolatier Toussaint in 2004, who invented the hot chocolate spoon. It’s a block of chocolate on a spoon, forming hot chocolate.
What we love most is their variety of chocolates, each with a unique taste. One standout is their popular ruby chocolate, which features a berry-like flavour offering fruitiness and a hint of cacao.
Also, you can enjoy treats like Tim Hortons’ hot latte. It has an elevated mocha flavour with a hint of espresso isn’t overly sweet.
| Pro Tip: Get 25% off limited-edition holiday chocolate gift boxes with free shipping when you buy online. |
8. Lait de Choco
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Website: https://laitdechoco.com/
Location: Czaar Peterstraat 118, 1018 PT
Contact: +31 6 11154103
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday & Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Lait de Choco combines the pleasure of chocolate with health-conscious ingredients. They’ve reimagined it as a snack with heart-healthy ingredients and skin-calming ingredients.
One standout feature is their Ember Grove package, which includes 6 chocolate bars. This blend combines ginger and peppermint for a comforting, exotic taste, satisfying those seeking something truly distinct.
What we value the most is their bower palace package, which we enjoy during our evening visits to the shop. It boasts a floral and creamy blend of hibiscus taste.
| Pro Tip: Craft your perfect chocolate. Join their chocolate workshop for €100 and take home 40 g of your creation, guaranteed fresh for a month. |
9. Van Soest
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Website: https://www.vansoest-amsterdam.nl/en/
Location: Frederiksplein 1a, 1017 XK
Contact: +31 20 620 8025
Hours: Monday & Sunday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Tuesday to Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Van Soest is situated on Frederiksplein in the heart of Amsterdam, where a village atmosphere prevails amidst the city’s vibrancy. The shop serves as a meeting place for the neighbourhood.
We really love the taste of their spicy pumpkin bonbon, which blends warm spices with the sweetness of chocolate. We’re also impressed with the ginger, which adds a slight heat. The anise adds a liquorice-like note, and cinnamon rounds out the flavour profile.
Their birth chocolates also caught our attention. They’re perfect for gifting and are truly visually appealing. The taste depends on the type of chocolate used, but they are designed to be a sweet, celebratory treat.
| Pro Tip: Vegan hot chocolate craving? Mix their pure hot chocolate blocks with almond or oat milk for a creamy, delicious treat. |
10. Polaberry
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Website: https://polaberry.com/
Location: Prinsengracht 232 H, 1016 HE
Contact: +31 20 334 3523
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Friday to Sunday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pricing: €€
Polaberry is famous for its Belgian chocolate-covered strawberries.
Their selection of chocolate-covered fruit offers a satisfying taste, including banana, pineapple, and more. You can select the fruits you want to decorate your chocolate with.
We also found that they are popular in their chocolate bouquets. This is an excellent option for special occasions and expressing thoughtfulness. Many who’ve tried them said that it has a stunning appeal, with seamlessly integrated chocolates and floral design.
| Pro Tip: Share the sweetness. Refer a friend to Polaberry, and you will both receive 20% off your next purchase. |