As a chocoholic, The Hague is the place to be! After all, The Hague has many different chocolate addresses. From chocolate cafés to chocolate workshops and even a vending machine where you can buy chocolate 24/7! Here are the chocolate hotspots in The Hague you absolutely can't miss.
1 De Bonte Koe – Piet Heinstraat 59A
De Bonte Koe is a must-visit for any chocolate fanatic! This family-run business has been a household name in the Netherlands for over 30 years. The company is known for its handmade chocolate and surprising flavours. You know that viral chocolate bar with pistachio? De Bonte Koe was the first chocolatier in the Netherlands to market with it! You can also score your chocolate here 24/7 thanks to their vending machine next to the shop. Yes, you read it right: chocolate from the wall, at any time of the day. Whether it's midnight or early morning!
2 Hop & Stork – Passage 82
The tantalising smell of chocolate meets you when you step inside Hop & Stork in the Passage. This is the place for true foodies who love chocolate, coffee, ice cream and patisserie. Always wanted to know how those beautiful chocolate creations are made? In the open chocolate atelier, you can see a master chocolatier sprucing up truffles or adding the finishing touch to a homemade pastry.
3 ChoX – Frederik Hendriklaan 263
At ChoX, located on ‘De Fred’, the showcases are full of chocolates, truffles, bonbons, and birth chocolates. But ChoX offers more than just chocolate; in the accompanying chocolate café, you can settle down for a good cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Looking for the ultimate chocolate indulgence moment? Then treat yourself to the bonbon tasting or go for the chocolate fondue!
4 The Chocolate Shop – Limoenhof 1
The owners of The Chocolate Shop are certified chocolate sommeliers and true experts! In their cosy boutique at home, they sell only sustainable chocolate, made according to organic methods and fair trade practices. Besides chocolate, you can also enjoy coffee here, or join chocolate workshops and tastings.
5 The Hague Info Store - Koningin Julianaplein 50 - 51
Have you ever heard of Haagsche Kak, Holy Cow Cow, Delfts Blauw and Coco Jambo? These are the names of chocolate bars from the Haagsche Cacaofabriek. You can buy these bars from The Hague at The Hague Info Store at The Hague Central Station. Nice as a souvenir, but better to eat yourself!
6 Rafael’s Pastry – Fahrenheitstraat 611
Patisserie & Chocolaterie Rafael's can be found on Fahrenheitstraat. You can go here for a box of chocolates, chocolate bars and insta-worthy pastries. Their High Tea is also a real treat! At Rafael's, they firmly believe in their motto: ‘chocolate is the answer’'. And honestly, who can argue with that? Because with chocolate, everything works out.
7 De Graaff Chocolaad – Noordeinde 154
The De Graaff brand has been based in The Hague since 1928. De Graaff Chocolaad has a range of superior chocolate bars and chocolates. Each bar bears the one and only original De Graaff stamp. The shop is located on Noordeinde and the window displays a chocolate fountain that makes your mouth water immediately.
8 ADEA Chocolate - Laan van Meerdervoort 191
ADEA Chocolate is the chic chocolaterie on Laan van Meerdervoort. Chocolates here are handmade daily. ADEA chocolates have a delicate exterior and a rich, flavourful filling, which, according to the owner, is exactly the secret of a good bonbon!
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