Birley Chocolate Shop in London.
Photo: Courtesy Birley Chocolate Shop
6 Stunning Chocolate Shops Around the World
From London to Kyoto, satisfy your sweet tooth by visiting one of these tasteful boutiques
Whether you’re celebrating the season of love with a special someone, group of friends, or reveling in your independence, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to take a break from those New Year’s resolutions with an assortment of sweets. To lend a helpful hand, Galerie has rounded up some of the most striking chocolate shops across the globe, which bring aesthetic flair to their sumptuous sweets.
The interiors provide a romantic backdrop. Photo: Courtesy Birley Chocolate Shop
The Les Amoureux giftset from Birley Bakery. Photo: Courtesy Birley Bakery
1. Birley Chocolate Shop | London
Channeling true French flair, Birley Chocolate’s London location boasts interiors just as stunning as its chocolates. From vibrant patterned wall coverings to rattan seating similar to what you can find in a classic pâtisserie, guests can sit back and enjoy their sweet tooth to the fullest, which includes the brand’s latest Valentine’s Day box, offered with 12 or 18 chocolates of different flavors such as dark chocolate pistachio, white chocolate lemon matcha, milk chocolate sesame, dulce de leche, dark chocolate pistachio, milk chocolate coconut, dark chocolate peanut, white chocolate coconut, and milk chocolate hazelnut.
Interiors of Patrick Roger. Photo: Courtesy Patrick Roger
Patrick Roger's Saint-Valentin box set. Photo: Courtesy Patrick Roger
2. Patrick Roger | Paris
When it comes to chocolate making, the French might as well have written the textbook. A dual talent in sculpting and chocolate making, Patrick Roger’s eponymous company provides the most artistic sweets one can find. For this Valentine’s Day, Patrick Roger has dedicated his most recent collection in homage of the cherry, a symbol of love and passion. In the Saint-Valentin collection, the brand’s iconic half sphere chocolates can be bought individually and contain a 65% Madagascar chocolate shell with cherry almond paste inside. Other options include three one-of-a-kind hand-glazed heart creations, which boast a sumptuous Madagascar chocolate shell with coated caramelized almonds.
Interiors of Lavoratti 1938's Italian workshop. Photo: Courtesy of Lavoratti 1938
Chocolates from Lavoratti 1938. Photo: Courtesy Lavoratti 1938
3. Lavoratti 1938 | Varazze, Italy
Tucked away in the stunning Italian commune Varazze, Lavoratti 1938’s storied chocolate maison channels the quintessential allure of the beloved sweet treat. Bringing together some of the finest Italian ingredients such as apricots from Valleggia, green pistachio from Bronte, Sicilian almonds, Monorigine dark chocolate, and more. Available both as individual treats or packaged neatly as chocolate pencils, a “library” box set, these selections and shop embody true Italian flair.
Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric, Louis Vuitton's first chocolate shop in the U.S., is located within the new Manhattan flagship. Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Artisanal chocolates by Maxime Frédéric. Photo: Courtesy Louis Vuitton
4. Louis Vuitton’s Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric | New York
Whether it’s fashion, accessories, or jewels, Louis Vuitton never sacrifices quality in any of their ventures. Marking the luxury brand’s first chocolate shop in the United States, an array of sweet wonders await in the maison’s landmark 57th Street flagship, designed by architecture firm OMA. Featuring an impressive assortment of sculptural chocolates, guests can expect selections ranging from decadent truffles to classic bars that stay true to Louis Vuitton and chocolatier Maxime Frédéric’s artistic visions.
Pierre Hermé Paris at The Ritz Carlton, Kyoto. Photo: Courtesy The Ritz Carlton, Kyoto
Treats at Pierre Hermé Paris. Photo: Courtesy The Ritz Carlton, Kyoto
5. Pierre Hermé Paris | The Ritz Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz Carlton, Kyoto doesn’t just boast jaw-dropping views of Japan’s Higashiyama mountains, the property also holds one of the most luxurious surprises inside. Bringing Parisian inspiration into the five-star stay, a Pierre Hermé Paris boutique holds artisanal treasures including cakes, flavorful macaroons, and decadent chocolate selections all complemented by its chic surroundings.
One of MarieBelle's New York locations. Photo: Courtesy MarieBelle
MarieBelle's 9-piece Valentine's Day ganache box. Photo: Mariebelle New York
6. MarieBelle | New York
Already boasting three locations in New York, and now finding a new home in the iconic Pierre Hotel, MarieBelle brings a whole new definition to customized creations with their whimsical and illustrative chocolates, which is only complemented by the locations’ elegant interiors. For this Valentine’s Day, the luxury chocolate brand introduces four different box set including a 16-piece Valentine’s Day chocolate ganache box, 8-piece round truffle box, and more. Whether you’re picking up some chocolates to go, or enjoying their treats firsthand at the Soho, New York in-store cacao bar, the season of love has never been sweeter.
Cover: Birley Chocolate Shop in London.
Photo: Courtesy Birley Chocolate Shop
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