In Ghent I had the opportunity to try a lot of local chocolate and the advantage was that Ghent is home to a lot of famous and premium brands. I can honestly say that I have only had real chocolate here and the difference with the commercial brands is huge. They are all located in the city center and I highly recommend them all!
1) Leonidas
2) Neuhaus
3) Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke
3) Chocolaterie Vandenbouhede
The craziest chocolate combinations, such as a piece of chocolate-covered beef, as well as the most beautifully crafted chocolate pieces you'll regret eating, can be found in this shop on Mageleinstraat. I recommend visiting this shop just for what they can make out of chocolate. For me, it was no longer chocolate, but a work of art that also tasted great! The most popular chocolate for my taste buds is Bloody Mary. It was truly an experience and probably for me it was the best shop for chocolate in Ghent. However, a higher price has to be expected.
4) Chocolatier Deduytschaever
If you want to taste the very best chocolate that is still made by hand today, don't hesitate to visit this luxury chocolate shop in Ghent. This is the most expensive shop in Ghent for chocolate, but the price is redeemed by the unambiguous quality. You only come here to shop for special occasions. The price is twice as expensive as Leonidas and a third more expensive than all previous shops. However, your tongue will not experience more finesse than here. I was buying a bar of dark chocolate here, and from the first bite, I understood that I had never had a bar of dark chocolate before. The difference is marked. On the other hand, all the brands mentioned are better than what I had before.
Deduytschaever
If you're ever in Belgium, don't forget to try the local chocolate, as it's a national heritage that the Belgians are really proud of.
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