I have no words. You have to experience this shop in person. Don’t look at photos, don’t read any other review, just go. Chocolate? The best I’ve ever had and changing everyday. Coffee? Of course, how can you have a chocolate shop and not have chocolates closest relative. Food? Visit their website because it varies. Today I had a Mallorca sandwich that was euphoric. A true labor of love fueled by passion and creativity. Richard is a chocolatier godsend, and has to be one of, if not, the best shop owners I’ve ever met. Go, enjoy, learn, and appreciate this gift.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mallorca Sandwich
Melanie S.
This is a really cute chocolate shop that deserves all the praise that it has received. The chocolate is tasty and you can tell that the staff take a lot of pride in their craft. For my first visit, I had a hot chocolate and Mallorca, which was very delicious. I will definitely come back again :)
Lisa A
Had a visit for the "Truffle Tasting Shindig" and was wowed by what I learned and tasted. This was my second of hopefully many visits to the Dancing Lion. If you haven't been to this establishment, you probably haven't really tasted chocolate. I know I hadn't, but now my eyes are open to the possibilities about what chocolate can be. Thank you for the experience, Richard and Crew!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina A
Love the atmosphere and people here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan B.
OMG if you have not already experienced Dancing Lion Chocolate you must go now to experience this chocolate!!! His brownies are to die for! The sipping chocolate is amazing! His hand crafted chocolates are like a vacation to exotic lands for your mouth. It is expensive but well worth the splurge. The inside is so clean, smells fabulous, and has seating for a few people to comfortably enjoy the treats! He is very knowledgeable about chocolate and is super interesting to talk to. The service was good; it doesn't take very long for your hand crafted drink to be made. Highly recommend!!
Gina Occhipinti
Great chocolate and lattes. Wonderful staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sophia scaccia
Absolutely worth every penny. The chocolate chai is to die for, and the owner is such a pure, wholesome soul. I will definitely be coming back and sharing this special place with my friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Brownies
Jason Olson
Amazing chocolate. Especially the hot drink. Very knowledgeable and adds a ton of value. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhitu K.
Thank you for making my fiance's Valentine's day so special! Chocolates are usually wasted on me but I found this shop mentioned on Reddit and thought I'm going to check them out. I gave the shop a call and had a very lovely and informative chat with Richard. I placed an order right away, and rest is history. My fiance says these are the best chocolates he's ever had! You can see how big his eyes are in one of the photos lol. I also wanted to support the business after learning they get their chocolate boxes from Nepal, my home! I tried some of the chocolates with him and I have to say, they are so delicious. We had a very hard time stopping haha! I do with the shipping were a little bit more affordable but it's ok, you get what you pay for!
Steve Korzyniowski
The best home made chocolate from a great Chocolatier. Sat in front of the window and had a cup of drinking chocolate and some bars to go. A lovely Saturday afternoon treat! The owner/chef served custom chocolate delicacies on plates explaining to guests the nuances of taste and global origins of the source chocolate. Check out this place you chocolate lovers!!
Had the most exquisite cup of chocolate in my entire life. Having had chocolate drinks from London to Istanbul, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico. From Maine to San Francisco even, and from the finest chocolate companies nothing has ever compared to what I experienced today. A Mayan hot chocolate. I had to compliment the owner for absolutely the most amazing, delicious, aromatic compelling tasteful beverage I have ever experienced. Your taste buds will beg you to return as mine do.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Hart
Amazing tasting experience led by the owner and their team. Stellar chocolates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Vargas Lowy
Best hot chocolate in New England. You like Burdicks? Come try this Maitre Chocolatier’s creations. It’ll blow you out of your snow boots!!
This isn't just a top notch chocolate shop/cafe, it should be a bucket list experience. Give yourself plenty of time to slow down, get in the vibe, and really enjoy what you have selected. Then take in the beauty of the piece (yes all of the chocolates are a piece of art), and eat it slowly, to better taste and feel all of the flavors and textures. My favorite was getting a box of the beautiful chocolates and finding each one so very different from the other. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat K
This chocolate shop is unlike any I’ve ever been to. Their selections are few, and presented in a museum-case like display. At first glance it might look pompous and self-important, but once you get a taste of their products, it all starts to make sense.They’re famous for their drinking chocolate, of which I got European style, with a bit of milk. I have to tell you, as I told the kind lady at the counter, that this was literally the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had in my life. The hot drinks are served in these quaint little ceramic bowls that you have to handle with delicate care with both hands, drinking as you would a warm bowl of soup, which only adds to the experience of this unique shop.I bought a bar of chocolate (yuzu pineapple cacao) to take home, which was quite pricey, but I couldn’t help but be seduced by the promised flavor combination and the beautiful presentation that makes it look like abstract art. It was almost too precious to eat. But when I took a bite, I understood the price and the pride they take in their chocolates. This is light years beyond simple chocolate- the delicate flavors and even the textures of the smooth white chocolate contrasted with the crunchy geodes of sugar complete with the chewy dried fruits was such a complex and intriguing chocolate-eating experience.I found myself craving the drinking chocolate the day after, and can’t wait to go back.
I have no words. You have to experience this shop in person. Don’t look at photos, don’t read any other review, just go. Chocolate? The best I’ve ever had and changing everyday. Coffee? Of course, how can you have a chocolate shop and not have chocolates closest relative. Food? Visit their website because it varies. Today I had a Mallorca sandwich that was euphoric. A true labor of love fueled by passion and creativity. Richard is a chocolatier godsend, and has to be one of, if not, the best shop owners I’ve ever met. Go, enjoy, learn, and appreciate this gift.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mallorca Sandwich
This is a really cute chocolate shop that deserves all the praise that it has received. The chocolate is tasty and you can tell that the staff take a lot of pride in their craft. For my first visit, I had a hot chocolate and Mallorca, which was very delicious. I will definitely come back again :)
Had a visit for the "Truffle Tasting Shindig" and was wowed by what I learned and tasted. This was my second of hopefully many visits to the Dancing Lion. If you haven't been to this establishment, you probably haven't really tasted chocolate. I know I hadn't, but now my eyes are open to the possibilities about what chocolate can be. Thank you for the experience, Richard and Crew!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the atmosphere and people here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OMG if you have not already experienced Dancing Lion Chocolate you must go now to experience this chocolate!!! His brownies are to die for! The sipping chocolate is amazing! His hand crafted chocolates are like a vacation to exotic lands for your mouth. It is expensive but well worth the splurge. The inside is so clean, smells fabulous, and has seating for a few people to comfortably enjoy the treats! He is very knowledgeable about chocolate and is super interesting to talk to. The service was good; it doesn't take very long for your hand crafted drink to be made. Highly recommend!!
Great chocolate and lattes. Wonderful staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely worth every penny. The chocolate chai is to die for, and the owner is such a pure, wholesome soul. I will definitely be coming back and sharing this special place with my friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Brownies
Amazing chocolate. Especially the hot drink. Very knowledgeable and adds a ton of value. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you for making my fiance's Valentine's day so special! Chocolates are usually wasted on me but I found this shop mentioned on Reddit and thought I'm going to check them out. I gave the shop a call and had a very lovely and informative chat with Richard. I placed an order right away, and rest is history. My fiance says these are the best chocolates he's ever had! You can see how big his eyes are in one of the photos lol. I also wanted to support the business after learning they get their chocolate boxes from Nepal, my home! I tried some of the chocolates with him and I have to say, they are so delicious. We had a very hard time stopping haha! I do with the shipping were a little bit more affordable but it's ok, you get what you pay for!
The best home made chocolate from a great Chocolatier. Sat in front of the window and had a cup of drinking chocolate and some bars to go. A lovely Saturday afternoon treat! The owner/chef served custom chocolate delicacies on plates explaining to guests the nuances of taste and global origins of the source chocolate. Check out this place you chocolate lovers!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had the most exquisite cup of chocolate in my entire life. Having had chocolate drinks from London to Istanbul, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico. From Maine to San Francisco even, and from the finest chocolate companies nothing has ever compared to what I experienced today. A Mayan hot chocolate. I had to compliment the owner for absolutely the most amazing, delicious, aromatic compelling tasteful beverage I have ever experienced. Your taste buds will beg you to return as mine do.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing tasting experience led by the owner and their team. Stellar chocolates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best hot chocolate in New England. You like Burdicks? Come try this Maitre Chocolatier’s creations. It’ll blow you out of your snow boots!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Fish, Mallorca Sandwich
This isn't just a top notch chocolate shop/cafe, it should be a bucket list experience. Give yourself plenty of time to slow down, get in the vibe, and really enjoy what you have selected. Then take in the beauty of the piece (yes all of the chocolates are a piece of art), and eat it slowly, to better taste and feel all of the flavors and textures. My favorite was getting a box of the beautiful chocolates and finding each one so very different from the other. Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This chocolate shop is unlike any I’ve ever been to. Their selections are few, and presented in a museum-case like display. At first glance it might look pompous and self-important, but once you get a taste of their products, it all starts to make sense.They’re famous for their drinking chocolate, of which I got European style, with a bit of milk. I have to tell you, as I told the kind lady at the counter, that this was literally the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had in my life. The hot drinks are served in these quaint little ceramic bowls that you have to handle with delicate care with both hands, drinking as you would a warm bowl of soup, which only adds to the experience of this unique shop.I bought a bar of chocolate (yuzu pineapple cacao) to take home, which was quite pricey, but I couldn’t help but be seduced by the promised flavor combination and the beautiful presentation that makes it look like abstract art. It was almost too precious to eat. But when I took a bite, I understood the price and the pride they take in their chocolates. This is light years beyond simple chocolate- the delicate flavors and even the textures of the smooth white chocolate contrasted with the crunchy geodes of sugar complete with the chewy dried fruits was such a complex and intriguing chocolate-eating experience.I found myself craving the drinking chocolate the day after, and can’t wait to go back.