Läderach

Heads up,chocolate lovers! The new Läderach is open inside Somerset collection. The staff is lovely and knowledgeable, the sampling is fun, specially the guy at the door, and the strawberry chocolate I bought after his advice is ridiculously good. My new favorite.

I know this brand from long time ago and I love it!!! I Went last week to the Lexington Store in uptown NY and Peter, Pedro or Pierre any way he likes to be call was Amazing. He treated me like I was going to buy the whole store and it was close to the time they were closing… I felt like I was in Cartier looking for a diamond… but I only got 3 small pieces (I’m avoiding sugar as much as I can), So this was my treat to myself for been good all week at the gym. Today I came back to the store because of him, I got $50 dollars in mix Dark chocolates to treat my friends. Pierre was giving samples of milk chocolate at the door, which I didn’t took any, because I just like dark…. And just after I paid my order…there he comes Pedro with 2 sampler pieces of that fabulous dark chocolate/blackberry … he remembered from last time visit… Wow! that man is GOOD salesman … that’s TOP NOTCH HOSPITALITY… THANK YOU Peter. 🤎

I have shopped here many times. Their chocolates are amazing and make wonderful gifts. Yesterday, I went to get a very large order for holiday gifts. I was helped by a young man who helped me choose an appropriate type of chocolates (truffles). All the employees were amazing.

Absolutely artistic and delicious🇨🇭🍫chocolate!! 😋😍 they have such a great collection, variety of flavors, and very beautiful pre- packaged boxes for gifts! The staff was very professional, kind and helpful! 🙌 They invited us to try the new flavors to help us decide our favorites before buying. They sell the chocolate by pound. My favorite was the white chocolate with pistachio and dried fruit.

A beautiful experience! Upon entering I was immediately offered a sample and a warm welcome. The shop is lovely and the displays are indeed eye catching. The best part of the experience was Shay and Carlton! They are spectacular employees, knowledgeable, kind and courteous. They patiently explained the various offerings in the most attentive manner and it felt great speaking to people who care about the products they are selling. Truly an excellent experience. Many thanks to Carlton and Shay. The only downside was that there is no tipping system here. Here are folks who 100% deserve tips (and a significant raise 💜🍫)

I came before their hours that say they close at nine to be in and out with some chocolate but I ubered all the way here, arriving about 10 minutes before close to find the doors locked, lights off, and no employees in sight. I understand this is cutting it close but as a past service worker, I also understand wanting to close early but one employee should at least stay until closing time. Otherwise, hours should be updated to reflect actual closing times. Very disappointing as I’ve been to this store before.

First time at this Swiss chocolate shop and was not disappointed. What drew me in was the Dubai limited edition chocolate, but what will keep me coming back was the quality and device. Great gifts for everyone back at home, as well as an indulgent snack for the airplane ride.

Everything I tried was delicious! High quality chocolate with a variety of flavors. The shop was quiet busy during the holiday season so there weren’t any staff members on the floor, they were all behind the counter. But the customers was still wonderful. I even got to sample some things.

I bought a little small treat/snack for a family member -some little mini sq choc bars. We placed them in their mini clear bag-we didn't notice any pricing listed. We walked to the counter to pay and realized after I put my card in their payment system and went through we were BOTH shocked at this very tiny amount of $ of this very expensive chocolate purchase. $21 for a few mini sq bars? I/ we have been in sooooo many choc stores in the US and abroad and were so surprised by how much this company's chocolate is in NYC. We asked about the pricing afterwards and asked did they weighed the small few mini bars of chocolate on the counter ( perhaps a scale) or something ( idk looked like a basic reg counter to us) When I went back to look at the receipt it said final sale. I/ we wouldn't go back again - we were very disappointed and my family member felt so bad about it- soooooo we will not be going back again anytime soon.

After trying their chocolate at the American Dream Mall location, and spending a small fortune, I braved the Manhattan traffic and visited the Lexington Ave loc. I was blown away and bought loads more. I event dropped $62 on an advent calendar for my kiddo. They have different sizes but of course she wanted the largest one. The best part about this location compared to the one st the mall is that you're able to try their limited flavors also. The mall location did not allow tastes of the Dubai chocolate bar.

This was our second time getting chocolate from this location (the chocolate went so quickly last time, there was barely a chance to get pictures); suffice it to say, they have some fantastic product here, with a great assortment of different artisan chocolates and truffles. Of the options they have available, we picked out some possible favorites: Florentiner--chocolate layered with caramelized almond Florentine, Mixed Fruit White Chocolate--white chocolate embedded with pistachios, almonds and caramelized orange, Hazelnut milk, and their limited edition Pumpkin Spice Milk-Blond--with spices and caramel mixed with caramelized almond-embedded milk chocolate. Last time, we were lucky enough to be able to get their limited edition Dubai milk; this time around, we additionally got a small assortment of pralines and truffles to go with them. Out of the set, the standouts were the hazelnut milk and the pumpkin spice. The former was akin to a smooth Ferrero Rocher bar, perfected with the flavor of higher quality chocolate. The latter was a bit surprising, considering pumpkin spice is usually a middling flavor to me in other products; however, the execution is tastefully done, with the extra spice adding beautifully to the flavor without detracting from the delicateness of the base chocolate's smoothness. This is a place that, in my opinion, is both worth getting excited over and checking out whenever you might be in the area.

Stopped by this location and bought a box of truffles. Staff was very friendly and patient. Shop was clean and well stocked. All of the truffles in my assortment ($70) were great. Really rich and creamy. Bought a small FrischSchoggi pouch assortment ($35) last time. Really loved the macadamia one and the fruity ones. Beautiful packaging worthy for gift giving.

This was a tasting visit more than a purchase visit as I didn't buy anything . What we tasted was divine . Chocolate can't go wrong but if it's fine Swiss chocolate that's elevated with nuts , dried rose pistachio cream and the likes it takes on a delectable form . Silky or shud I say velvety richness of the chocolate, nuttiness from the hazelnuts that interludes with the chocolatey goodness makes every bite irresistible. It's a bit pricey that makes you want to think , but once you sink your teeth into another chocolatey bite , it makes your heart melt and pushes you to buy and take home the treat for a relaxed indulgence. Yet I kept my calm and passed on the opportunity to buy this visit as I am watching my sugar intake and didn't want to have this on standby which would make it challenging to resist . Until next time I will wait it out ... but you don't have to .. rush in and go for it ....

Without a doubt, the pinnacle of fine Swiss chocolate. From the moment you taste it, you can tell this isn't just any chocolate--it's an experience. The freshness, the rich flavors, and the impeccable craftsmanship set Läderach apart from the rest. FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate) is a must-try, with large, handcrafted slabs bursting with premium nuts, fruit, or just pure, velvety Swiss chocolate. Every bite is indulgent, with a perfect balance of texture and flavor. If you're a true chocolate lover, nothing compares to Läderach. It's simply the best.

Dear Läderach Customer Service, I am writing to share a disappointing experience I had at your Fashion Valley store in San Diego. I purchased approximately $90 worth of chocolate (two boxes) and requested two small bags. Shortly after, I asked for a larger bag so I could place everything in one bag while continuing my shopping at the mall. The associate who assisted me, Mariana, was extremely rude. When I asked for the larger bag, she gave me a look as though I was asking for something unreasonable. Later, when I returned to clarify that I only wanted a larger bag for convenience, her response was, "You came back to fight." There was no apology, only rudeness. This experience was very disappointing, especially considering the premium nature of Läderach products. I hope this feedback will be taken seriously, as I believe customer service should reflect the quality of your brand.

Best chocolate on the market right now! My favorite is dark chocolate with blackberry- I always walk out of this place with $50 worth of chocolate- totally worth it

Well it's apparent that no one at Laderach reads these comments. My experiences mirror Nicole and Gerald's below. Chocolate is wonderful, online service is beyond abysmal. I ordered before Xmas, paid extra for two day Fedex service and no shipping notification. Emailed Monday and no response. Nothing for Xmas. Emailed yesterday and still no response. Called today and message said press 1 for customer service. Pressed one, phone rang and then dead silence. Hey, at least leave a message if you're closed. Totally unacceptable and you are about to lose a loyal customer. And sale as am calling my bank and canceling my order. Shame on you Laderach!

I've never had a piece of chocolate as smooth as läderach. The staff were so friendly and offered samples. The decor is luxurious. Definitely will come back next time I'm on lex and I have a sweet tooth

I can't thank the people who work here enough for accommodating me . I've been craving for this chocolate but love in the uws and hence this is a hike from my apt . I barely made it and got there at 8pm which is their closing time . I got my hands on my favorite , the hazelnut along with the white chocolate and two other options . They're all delicious!! European chocolates is so much better . It's not cheap but definitely worth every penny . When you walk into the store , you're welcomed by a piece of chocolate to sample . You can choose the pre packaged chocolates or go for the ones on the right which is sold by the pound . Love the ambiance of this place . It's cozy !! I often the pre packaged ones as gifts and they put it in a small cute fancy bag- perfect for a gift , classy and delicious ( not suitable for ones with nut allergies ).

Everything! And I mean EVERYTHING in this store is absolutely scrumptious!! It is well displayed and looks almost pretty as the chocolates. The service was wonderful and they are happy to answer any questions. I didn't look for a restroom, but I would think they don't have one since it isn't an eat-in kind of place, but would t that be FUN! A chocolate drink, then a small app of a single piece of chocolate bark, then a mix of all the different kinds of chocolate offerings, such as truffles, real fruit bark with white or dark - a whole plate of chocolate. Then, dessert, of course! My dream lunch!! Maybe if they read this they'll expand! Woohoo! The pricing is what stunned me (my pic shows $47 of bark sampler), but after tasting what my son-in-law gave to our daughter- I was hooked and had to have some. It's epic!!

Heavenly chocolate so addictive. Absolutely best I've ever had. I received a gift assortment and couldn't stop eating it. Walked by the shop so many times and was curious now I see what all the fuss is about. Totally worth the cost. There's something for everyone here.

Pros Chocolate boutique Variety of chocolates Variety of chocolate barks Cons $$$$$

I ordered 60+ chocolate gifts on their corporate website a MONTH ago in November requesting that all delivery dates be between Dec 12-18th (before Christmas). The sales rep Aaron Chavez decided to drag his feet on the order and make countless mistakes to the point that the most ordered item on my order was sold out. I had to scramble to get another item in and even had to INPUT my own order on the excel sheets that they use. I corrected SKU#'s, spelling errors, prices, etc... which I find so odd as a customer to be doing. However, I did it in hopes to push the order through. I clearly communicated that I was not happy and that for the price I'm paying... this was beyond unprofessional and sincerely tacky. We finally get the order in and all Aaron tells me is that he "sincerely apologizes" for any mistakes and that he will be on it to push the order through in a timely manner. He sends me an invoice, I pay and then ZERO updates. I follow up 4 times after payment to see if the orders shipped and if I can receive the tracking information. Silence. I call corporate 800 number as well as email them. I get a response from Virgil and he assures me that the order has shipped on 12/18 and as soon as he gets the tracking information he will forward it to me. I express my disappointment on the lag of shipping knowing that it most likely will be late and not delivered before Christmas. I escalate the matter and get introduced to Angela Gables, whom calls and tells me the same thing that orders have shipped and tracking information will be sent. Today is the day after Christmas 12/26/2024 and I still have not received any tracking information, have not received any of my order, and have not received any responses/follow up from any of the above individuals. I have called over 10+ times with the number just cutting off (no option to leave voicemail) and countless emails to all 3 individuals with detailed description on why I'm upset. I feel frustrated and scammed... don't trust Laderach with any holiday gifts!

This is the best chocolate I've ever tasted. I'm a huge chocolate lover. I also LOVE that they have vegan options. Their vegan milk chocolate is delicious. I also just love there plain dark chocolate snacking peicrs too.

I'm a fan of this chocolatier. It is however the only well known one nearby with an actual store unless we visit the farmers market for small batch chocolate or go to a gourmet grocery store with common brands like Godiva, etc. The chocolate is smooth. Notable are their chocolate barks! The selection is eye candy literally through a glass barrier at the front so you can drool ; sits at the-front window to lure you in. Dark chocolate lovers from the Silicon Valley who seek endorphins during the economic crazies love frequenting this chocolatier. I've seen famous CEO's in baseball caps,head down trying to get a quick fix "in and out without being recognized " ... at this location.

From the moment I walked in, the shop smelled like heaven and the displays were beautifully arranged but what really made my visit special was the outstanding customer service Zaniya was super helpful she guided me through the options, answered all my questions, and suggested the perfect treats. Her friendly attitude made the visit even better. Great service like this will definitely bring me back:)

Great small store full of delicious variety of chocolates, I went for Valentine's Day and since the check out line was taking longer than usual the manager offered free samples for all of us who were waiting to pay. It was a very nice gesture. Overall a great experience shopping even thought some products don't have the prices and you will need to ask someone to give it to you. I asked for a paper tissue in my bag as it was a gift and they gave it to me, the quality of the chocolate was great. I got a special white chocolate and strawberry valentines bear $15 and a pack of popcorn covered in milk chocolate for $13 prices vary from $11 to $300 for sets, there are single bars assorted flavors for $7 and you can also make your own truffle boxes and it goes by weight. Definitely not on the cheap side, but not impossible. I highly recommend trying their products but bear in mind that this location doesn't have a seating area, however I don't think it was necessary, we enjoyed the chocolates at home.

Tasty {pricey} chocolate available for those strolling through Manhattan! Full transparency, I know nothing about Laderach, never heard of them before, but I just happened to be walking by this store while on my way to a subway station, heading to dinner. They had a beautiful "display" with sheets of chocolates that i could see from outside the store; I was tempted so I went in to take a look. They offer chocolate by the pound. You can literally pick small pieces of multiple kinds or bigger ones of something you know you like. I thought it was kind of neat how they break off pieces and bag chocolates .. Or they have pre-bagged chocolate too. I looked through their options and decided to get a piece of regular milk chocolate with cornflakes & a piece of white chocolate with mixed fruits. Although a bit misleading because the mixed fruit actually had more almonds & pistachios and very little candied orange, it was delicious! Just know if you're wanting to try a chocolate before purchasing, they will give you a sample. They won't offer (or at least they didn't when I went in). Whenever I'm back in the city, I'll stop by again to get some of the chocolate again.

This chocolate is good. There are barks as well as individual truffles. They also have vegan options. The chocolate is a tad on the sweeter side. It's delicious and I can taste the quality in the not so sweet truffles with praline, many nuts, as well as some liquor varieties which I haven't tried. I highly recommend this place for gifts as well as personal consumption. It is my neighborhood go to for Shabbat. The supervision is currently conservative, not orthodox.

This is the chocolate of the gods. My wife is really picky about chocolate and this is her place. Beautifully presented. It's very pricey but a worthwhile splurge. We are slowly working our way through the menu. Free samples!

Excellent customer service and super knowledgeable staff. Delicious chocolate from what I tasted. This is a great place to buy gifts for all your chocolate loving friends and family! The hours are in the window. The staff are wearing masks. If you're a dog lover there's doggie chocolates! Not for the dog but shaped like doggies. I'll be back for gifts!

"The chocolate was very yummy"-12yr old child "The chocolate was fun, lots of choices and pricey" - 52yr wifey "This line is moving slower than a jewelry store counter"- me I agree with both wifey and child. Probably will be going back before this trip ends.

Review of mail order service... Discovered Laderach during our trip to Switzerland last year and thought to order some as an anniversary gift this year. Hey, I hear that I'm now in the running for the Partner of the Year award! :) I live in Hawaii and I'm used to vendors either offering unnecessarily awful shipping times, gauging us with unfair delivery costs, or adding extra fees for nothing. Laderach did none of these. In fact,, the overall prices were actually really decent -- especially considering that you're ordering from one of the world's most expensive cities! I ordered quite a few items, maybe 8-10 things chosen from their full online catalog. Shipping took a while but it worked out for the best as I'd ordered about 3-4 weeks before I needed the chocolate gift. The things got to me in about 2 weeks, though were somehow only on the "road" for about 3 days. I have no idea how they got the things so quickly to me in Honolulu. I was shocked that the box that was delivered to me did not come from the NY branch but actually came from Switzerland. It flew over 7500 miles to reach me and was still in perfect shape! The box felt heavy when i picked it up and I discovered that the chocolates were packed with 5-6 frozen gel packs which were still cool when the box finally reached me. The chocolates were meticulously wrapped in Laderach tissue individually and arranged in the box very smartly with air cushion packs. There was zero breakage and the bags and gift boxes looked as good as if you'd chosen them in the store and just carried them home. I ordered some small bags of dipped orange rind, mini solid chocolates in milk and dark, freidschoggi (sp) slabs with nuts and fruits, some bonbons, and the 5-country sampler of chocolate "cards." It was all packed beautifully, impossibly delicious, and a fun conversation piece. Until I'm in Zurich, I will order from them again! Thank you, Laderach for making our anniversary an extra special celebration.

The on-line service is beyond unprofessional. Despite promises to deliver product within 2-3 days from order date, my order remains unfilled. My reach out to Customer Service either via phone (which no one answers) or via email are ignored. I have multiple orders which should have been delivered by now, but haven't. And, no one has the courtesy of reaching out to me to address this matter. Laderach's chocolate is delicious, but their Customer Service is inferior. Avoid at all cost!

So I discovered these fine fine boutique chocolates in the little town of Vevey, Switzerland and found out that they were considered the premier chocolatier of the country. A most well-deserved honor - and I was so happy to see that Laderach has expanded their footprint by opening a new store in NYC last fall! Much as I enjoy visiting Switzerland, this will make it much easier to obtain these terrific chocolates and share them with family and friends. If you're in New York, it's worth the visit and partake of these pricey-but-(I'm)-worth-it delights! Happier still, the quality seems to be as good as what I had overseas - I'm told the NY store gets these chocolates flown over from Switzerland regularly. I'm hoping they'll start a mail-order service as well to make it even easier!

Visited when this store just opened in October. Already lines of expensively clad customers spending big bucks on an expensive treat. This is the place that I aspire to shop at when I'm rich and successful :D All the boxed chocolate sets are luxuriously wrapped and make a great gift. Ask to sample the freshly poured chocolate blocks! All their flavors are superb, so it'll be difficult to choose, but at least you'll eat some quality chocolate in the process. It's pricey ($47 per lb), but oh so worth the splurge for special occasions. The chocolate is very rich, buttery, silky, and smooth. You can taste the extra buttery & smooth texture that is incomparable to factory produced chocolate. We got three "blocks" to savor. The white chocolate with pistachios & caramelized orange, milk chocolate with caramelized hazelnuts, and black chocolate with caramelized hazelnuts, pistachios, & almonds. I am a milk chocolate lover but I have to say that the black chocolate was a definite win for me. White and milk chocolate were too sweet and while delicious, the black chocolate actually had that cocoa bean after taste that is so rich and unique, signifying that you're actually consuming chocolate and not a sweet confection called chocolate. Definitely try the dark chocolate one. Also, this is me being picky, but white and milk chocolate had too much nuts in them. I love delicious fillings, but I felt that that's how the shop makes money--add more heavy nuts and pour less chocolate. So customers are paying for the hefty weight of the relatively inexpensive nuts, berries, and candy and not for the quality chocolate. Definitely try bars that have less filling to actually get a good taste of the chocolate itself, not just the sugary treats that it's filled with.

Their vegan cashew chocolate is amazing , must try. Rich in flavor, but not overwhelming

O M G This shop is amazing! The chocolate is fantastic, very similar to (British) Cadbury except fresher. They have a wide assortment of different bark-like chocolates, truffles & pralines, along with prepackaged goodies. We had: - Milk Chocolate with Cranberries - reminiscent of the Cadbury fruit and nut bar but I like this better. - Milk with chocolate candies (m&m's but not) - delicious - Milk Chocolate with Cornflakes - similar to Ritter Sport but MUCH better - White with Mixed Fruit - delicious - Dark Chocolate Orange Peel - very good - Milk Chocolate Popcorn - good, not great Can't wait to come back and try the truffles and pralines!!

Look no further! The "pink" chocolate is amazing but really everything has its own tastes. Yes it's a little expensive but if you're a chocolate lover you MUST try. You can buy small pieces of chocolate/truffles or bark or sticks or stacks. It's a wonderland. I brought this chocolate overseas and it was a HIT. It's a great Mother's Day type gift or any kind of gift. I wish they would make shakes the way Godiva does hah!

When I dropped by they were giving free samples, and the chocolate is delicious! Lovely staff and a cozy shop make this a fabulous place to buy some holiday treats for the chocolate lovers in your life.

Good quality chocolate.. I love the dark chocolate with hazelnuts, the one with almond Florentine e, the white chocolate with all kinds of nuts s in it - basically all! During Christmas time, they had little decorative shapes good enough to hang on the tree instead of gingerbread cookies. They also sold Christmas chocolate Advent calendars with different kinds of chocolates inside them.

This is some of the finest and best chocolate While very expensive it's worth the price for its quality

Some of the best chocolate ever. Located on the corner of East 59th and Lexington Ave. One thing everyone knows about the upper East side is that this part of NYC houses some of the most Hoity-toity, High Siditty, Snobbish, Overly Pretentious, Arrogant, Uppity, Bourgeois people ever. A lot of those types of people will frequent this establishment. You'll be able to identify those types of people by their energy and vibes but just ignore them. ( they hate being ignored) lol I give this place a decent 4 stars for the quality of the chocolate, and nothing more. The chocolate is made to perfection. It's creamy and sweet and melts in your mouth. It can easily differentiated from that Hersheys nonsense that we give to kids. I call this "adult chocolate", because it's something to truly appreciate, when it comes to quality. They have an assortment of chocolates infused with alcohol, chocolate mix with fruits and nuts, champagne chocolate, many different varieties. Be prepared to spend at least $15 on one bag alone. Do your research before you come in here, it's an In-N-Out kind of thing for me. The workers look miserable almost as if they are not allowed to speak to the customers unless the customer speak to them. I almost wanted to tell the girl behind the counter, "hey sis, if you're being held here Against your own will, blink 3 times." Aside from that, the chocolate is good. The vibes just sucks a little bit. I'm definitely looking into finding a good chocolatier uptown or downtown where the people are more relaxed.

I was walking down the block when I spotted a man with a huge bag of chocolate Santa's, and I was on the look out for this store as we walked down the block. A few stores down, I spotted the chocolate store and I had to go in! The prices are reasonable and the service is amazing. My brother and I wanted to sample some of the chocolate bark they had, and we ended up buying some because it was sooo good! The chocolate bark with corn flakes was a really good combo, you can't go wrong. The chocolate is silky smooth and not overly sweet, which is nice. We also ended up getting the coconut bark and it was delicious! The coconuts flakes were crisp and it didn't have an artificial taste, which really sold me. I ate the chocolate before I could take any pictures sadly, but stop by if you're around the area or craving chocolate , because this place is amazing !

This was on my way home after I picked up pizza from My Pie, and they looked too delicious for me not to try. We opted to get 6 pieces of chocolate (mini mousses): dark choco, milk choco, white choco & strawberry, champagne, coconut. $2/piece, very good! It will make for a nice gift.

Stopped by here on a Friday afternoon to pick up a gift and try some different chocolate. Setup is similar to other Chocolatiers (i.e. Lindt), with different types of chocolates/boxes along the wall, as well as a counter serving chocolate bark/pieces. Opted to get the Milk Chocolate Bark w/Hazelnuts and a small box of Truffles with Alcohol (total $28.50).Chocolate bark holds up well both in transit and in the fridge - delicious flavor in the chocolate, not overly sweet and a solid crunch from the hazelnuts. Didn't get to try the truffles but it makes a good gift to hand out. Definitely on the expensive end, with even the candied popcorn being at least $8 for a small bag. Still, worth trying as it's one of the better chocolate providers in the city.

The product? REALLY fine Swiss chocolate. I mean, it really is exquisite. The location? I love that it's a hop, skip and a jump aka first Manhattan stop on the NRW coming from QNZ. The service? It could be a bit better. Helpful enough, but it's your typical retail store experience. Somehow, carrying the name maybe brought on a higher expectation but I'm also very quick, in and out and grab just what I like--without much need for deep, deeeeeeeeep interaction. A cashier helped me right away when she saw me wait in line; even with Covid, you'll have *those* people who will sit there, literature in hand, trying to almost taste test and just get the scoop THEEEEE very BEST, most AMAZING type of CHOCOLATE. like OMG it's all freaking glorious and heavenly--just get yourself some!!!!! :-|

Laderach was my favorite spot for chocolate bark in Zurich, and I was so psyched to see they had opened up in NYC. The chocolate is as good as I remember, but even more expensive than I remember, which I didn't think was even possible. In the store, you'll see all these pre-made packages of bark - my advice if you're not getting the chocolate as a gift, but for yourself, is to skip those and go to the counter and just pick out the exact barks you want since they're all priced the same (by weight). My favorite bark is the dark chocolate with blackberry or cranberry - the berries add a nice balance of sweetness/tartness to the rich chocolate. The Grand Cru Brazil I surprisingly didn't like as much, owing mostly to the flavor of the chocolate (it's what I think Grand Cru Brazil chocolate tastes like, which isn't my favorite flavor). But regardless of what chocolate you get, I promise it will be rich and smooth in a way that most chocolate you get at the supermarket will never compare. Seriously - do a taste test of your favorite store chocolate and Laderach and you'll see the difference. Now is it worth the price though? Probably not, but it's a delicious splurge and if you only get a few pieces of bark, you can get away with spending a reasonable amount (avoid the assorted bags, which can be $50+ because there are so many pieces).

Ok now ! Well , I loved this place ! Apparently they are in Palo Alto And SF . Very good Swiss chocolate. Bought a few items , had to go back the following day & bought more ! Staff are friendly and helpful , however , All the chocolates that u can buy individually , u can't tell what they are , they are beautiful, the small signs are all tipped as they spin it to have u see the selection . The first day , the staff knew all the deets . Second day , no one knew what was what ? That's pretty strange . So to me , they need a cheat sheet , how is "Oh I don't know what they are ", a logical response & the staff near also shrugged . Still so nice , but I guess just hired , no training ? The simple slivered almonds in milk Chocolate, just absolutely addictive . The bark , that they sell in sticks , so fun , u. Get a selection & I never saw bark in sticks . Really delicious.. Bought a few gifts & they will put a pretty ribbon on the bag .

Went back into the store and got the raspberry-blackberry, dark chocolate hazelnut and dark chocolate florentine. You order by quarter pound but can request for less, just let them know what size! It's $9.90 per 1/4 pound so definitely on the pricier side but SO worth it. It's so smooth and delicious, great for any chocolate lover or gifting. You are able to sample and they are super nice about letting you try the different flavors.

The chocolate here is amazing but this is place is incredibly expensive (and this is coming from someone who's been to other fancy chocolate stores like Cuizel and Kreuther's.) The bark which doesn't tend to be a very pricey item in other places is almost $50 a pound though they did happily give samples and it appears to be a specialty. The chocolate hazelnut bark was fantastic. I might go back there another time to get one of the mini containers which are in the low 20s to test them out. What I've tried is fantastic but it's hard for me to give 5 stars to a place like this though this might change after buying that next time.

This high end Swiss chocolatier made it to NYC!! As someone who used to live in Belgium I am very picky with chocolate but these are just perfect. They are definitely pricy but 100% worth it. They also have advent calendars for $55 and other gorgeous boxed chocolates that are perfect for gifting! I can not recommend this place enough!

I really love their chocolate barks. They always have new ones like raspberr, white chocolate with pistachios and passion fruit and an incredible sour cherry one. Yum!!! the annoying thing is that their D.C. Union Station one just closed the doors shortly before their regular closing time and wouldn't let me in--rude.

I buy a little piece of chocolate every single day at the store on 7th Avenue. Unfortunately today, for the second time I stopped at the store on 5th Ave btw 44th and 45th. The sales persons are unfriendly and rude, clearly bored or maybe annoyed. I don't know and I don't care. The job is not for them. 2 stars for the people, 4 for the chocolate.

If you love chocolate, you need to try Laderach! This is the next level of taste and quality. I used to think that most chocolate bars were pretty similar once you get to the artisanal level but the chocolate here blows every other one out of the water. My favorite is the dark chocolate plate with hazelnuts. The chocolate is just so rich and clean and the hazelnuts are so delicately toasted, it's like you're eating them for the first time. And the way it melts, you can tell there are no fillers in the mix, just pure goodness. The quality is indisputable and why I can't even complain about the price because yes, you may easily spend $50 for a bag of chocolate but it will be worth it. There are a lot of other flavors and different assortments available and there is someone serving samples so make sure to snag one! if you're unsure of what to get, they have a package with samples of 10 different chocolates. They were also having a 50% sale on their advent calendars when I was there. I actually visited this place twice during my trip. The first time I went, the person serving chocolate samples was noticeably in a sour mood. However, the second time, the guy behind the counter preparing the plates of chocolate was really nice and happy to give out extra samples.

They get 1 star because a zero star was not an option. I had just left shopping at Bloomingdales and walked past their window. The chocolates in the window caught my eye and I stepped inside looking to make a purchase. 2 people were in line ahead of me. My turn came up only to have another party step beside me. The worker waited on them 1st. I was 'ok' with that as I figured she just didn't see me; until they could not decide and said they would wait for the rest of their party. The worker then proceeded to ignore me entirely. I decided she thought I wasn't dressed well enough to enjoy chocolate so I gave up after awhile and left. Poorest service I have experienced in a long while.

Beautiful place; when you come across and see those high windows with delicious chocolate, it is hard to resist and not to come in. Say yes to a good chocolate. I decided to go and get chocolate candies by the weight, the nice lady helped me to choose , because the place has a huge variety, You cannot go wrong if you chooses truffle , but they have also other candied to please even picky eater. They also has huge chocolate bars : dark, milk and white , with nuts ! I highly recommend their dark chocolate, really smooth , almost velvety! Definitely coming back !