Our beautiful capital is the cradle of Belgian chocolate, and the renown of its chocolatiers proves it. As perfect gourmets, we’ve decided to share with you the addresses of the best chocolatiers in Brussels. Have you tried them?
Jérôme Grimonpon
Here’s a successful chocolatier! Named best chocolatier 2020 and 2026 in Belgium and Luxembourg by the Gault & Millau guide, Jérôme Grimonpon is one of the few chocolatiers in Brussels to produce his own artistic chocolate creations. Pâtes à tartiner, mélo-cakes, truffles, tablettes, pralinettes… you’ll fall head over heels in love with so many delicious products!
📍 Address: Avenue Coghen, 2, 1180 Uccle
Pierre Marcolini
Do we really need to introduce him? Pierre Marcolini is the star of chocolatiers, and incidentally our favorite. Yes, his chocolates aren’t cheap, but they’re damn good! Tablets, macaroons, truffles, chocolate bars, jams, cakes… we’re already salivating! We also commend the chocolatier for its commitment to sustainable chocolate and fair-trade cocoa production.
📍Several addresses in Brussels
Neuhaus
Legend has it that pharmacist Jean Neuhaus invented the chocolate tile: for good reason, he used it to dress his medicines to make them taste better! In 1912, when he replaced the medicine with fresh cream, he unknowingly created the first real praline. One hundred years later, Maison Neuhaus chocolates still make our mouths water.
📍Several addresses in Brussels
Jean Galler, independent chocolate maker
Did you know? Jean Galler is the official chocolate supplier to the Belgian Royal Family. Needless to say, his chocolates are not only tasty, they’re also among the best you’ll find in Brussels. World-renowned for his tablets (which he calls Bâtons), the sophisticated, meticulous presentation of his boxes makes them the ideal gift for family meals!
📍 Address: Rue au Beurre 44, 1000 Brussels
Laurent Gerbaud Chocolatier
A true reference in Brussels, Laurent Gerbaud invites you to sit down and enjoy delicious chocolates, ice creams and chocolate drinks right in the heart of the city. Voted Chocolatier of the Year 2021 in Brussels by Gault et Millau, Laurent Gerbaud also sells excellent dark vegan and milk chocolate spreads. Impossible to resist!
📍 Address: Rue Ravenstein 2D, 1000 Brussels
The Belgian Chocolate Makers
Looking for something a little off the beaten track? The Belgian Chocolate Makers is not only the biggest chocolate store in Brussels, it’s also one of the few to make everything in its own workshop in the Sablon, with products made from certified cocoa beans. His atypical ingredients, sourced from all over the world, will leave you breathless! Thyme from Lavandou, cloves from Zanzibar, coriander from Laos, peppers from Jamaica… if you’re looking for originality, here it is!
📍 Address: Rue Lebeau 7/11, 1000 Brussels
Wittamer
A Brussels institution founded in 1910, Wittamer has been perpetuating the art of artisanal chocolate since 1985 in its emblematic boutique on the Grand Sablon. Its refined creations, such as the “Sumo” ganache, the “Tarragona” praline and the famous “Pavés de Bruxelles”, appeal to purists and curious gourmands alike. Special mention goes to the sugar-free “Pleine santé” range, ideal for combining pleasure and balance.
📍 Address: Place du Grand Sablon 12, 1000 Brussels