Best Chocolate In Chicago
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
www.alinearestaurant.com
The grand-finale at America's best restaurant is a chocolate masterpiece. Chef Achatz personal comes to your table to create a final course with freeze dried chocolate bricks, menthol, coconut and chocolate gelatin. His methods are a mystery, but it is hard to find a more creative and beautiful use of food and flavor.
Black Dog Gelato
859 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-3116
www.blackdogchicago.com
Gelato is the hot topic in Chicago these days and the store creating the most buzz is Black Dog. This corner storefront is a cash-only destination that regularly enjoys lines around the block. The flavor combinations are interesting and unique, but the Mexican Hot Chocolate is a must.
Canady Le Chocolatier Ltd.
824 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 212-1270
www.canadylechocolatierchicago.com
Canady is downtown Chicago's high end Chocolatier located a block off of Michigan Ave. Stop in for a box of chocolates or gelato and witness "where chocolate making is an art form."
Geja's Café
340 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 281-9101
www.gejascafe.com
Geja's is the neighborhood fondue specialty spot since 1965. The private tables with personal curtains has earned Geja multiple "most romantic" awards. Most people agree that dipping fruit and marshmallows into melted chocolate is the best way to end a meal.
Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop
830 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-9330
www.ghirardelli.com
What better way to end a long day of shopping on Michigan Ave than to pull a stool up to the counter at a Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop? Enjoy your treats - there are only three such shops in the country outside of California and Las Vegas.
Mindy's Hot Chocolate
1747 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-1747
www.hotchocolatechicago.com
Mindy Segal is an award-winning pastry chef that cooks more than just desserts. However, with chocolate in the name of her restaurant, there are plenty of reasons why people come here for only one course.
The Lobby at the Penninsula Hotel
108 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 573-6760
www.peninsula.com/Chicago/en/Dining/default.aspx#/Chicago/en/Dining/The_Lobby/
On Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm-midnight, The Lobby offers live jazz and their famous chocolate buffet for $38 per person. Sounds like a good way to end a night out on the town.
Macy's
111 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 781-1000
www.macys.com
Department stores are not usually the first place to look for gourmet chocolate, but that is different Chicago. No visit to Chicago is complete without a box of Marshall Field's original Frango Mints - they also double as a great gift.
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-1174
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This old-fashioned local bakery is the best choice for gourmet treats in a cute setting. They make everything in-house, including cupcakes, brownies, mud pies and cookies. The recent ice cream parlor addition serves delicious frozen treats.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
951 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 296-9866
520 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 644-9450
www.vosgeschocolate.com
Vosges is where most people I know go for great and unique chocolate gifts. The staple is their chocolate bacon bars and bacon truffles. Their moto: One Love, One Chocolate.
