Dumon Chocolatier

Excellent chocolate shop — very friendly staff. Our favourite in Bruges by far!
They take the time to help you pick exactly what you like — and the shop itself is really quaint too.

Apparently, this is more a chocolate museum than a chocolate shop. There’s a glass wall divider between the kitchen and the store. The staff could not even be bothered to emerge from the glass partition to assist you no matter how many times you say, «Excuse me» or try to make eye contact

Huuummm que c’est bon !
Découvert grâce au Guide du Routard, ce chocolatier propose du chocolat de qualité à un prix très raisonnable: 27 € le kilo. On le retrouve de toutes les formes (tablettes, pépites, pralines…), mais aussi en version pâte à tartiner à la stévia (édulcorant naturel). Les pralines sont très jolies, elles donnent l’eau à la bouche !
L’accueil est simple, assez sympathique, efficace on va dire.
De plus, la petite boutique est idéalement située dans une rue proche de la grand-​place à Bruges.
Je vous le conseille !

I was in BXL for a BFF’s wedding in May on a quick 3-​day trip. Whimsically decided to pop over to Brugge for the afternoon, and as I was looking for a coffee, I happened upon this shop serendipitously while walking the streets. The woman running it seemed legit — including her initial confusion as to why I was looking for a coffee so late in the day when all the coffee shops had already closed by that time on a Sunday (it was a long, late night on Saturday at the wedding). ;-) I kept walking — in search of some kind of coffee — and after seeing nothing appealing, I returned for some chocolate. I made it just in time, as she was about to close, and it turned out that I discovered this was one of only 5 authentic shops in Brugge. #winning
Highly recommend their dark chocolate with fruit & nuts.
p. s. As a traditional rule, I stick with dark chocolate in Belgium and milk chocolate in Switzerland. And yet, I also enjoyed Dumon’s milk and white chocolate, too. I don’t think it’s possible to make a poor selection here. :-)

Bruges has dozens of chocolate shops. What makes this one distinct and golden for some diet chocolate fanatics is their extensive range of stevia-​sweetened cocoabean pruducts. Not sugared but delicious and a perfect gift for the right friend.

Fantastic chocolate!
After being treated to a piece of their hazelnut cream, we knew we’d come to the right place. There are all kinds of chocolates from solids to filled… bagged & boxed chocolates all really to go or you can select your own mix — we went the custom route
Fun shapes like seashells, swans, horses & delist as can be — you will definitely find a treat or three!
There are 2 shops in the city — this location is very small & quaint. The ladies who work here are incredibly patient & nice as can be! We got 1 box to eat right then & 1 box to bring back home for the family… fam box included lots of fruit creams as they are huge fans… and as I am not, it made it easy to ensure the box will make it safely back to the U.S. Because everyone knows I cannot be trusted with chocolate!
Mr & I chose milk & white chocolates — smooth & milky — filled with nut creams like hazelnut, chocolate ganache, as well as caramel. All were yummy & can’t say there was a favorite as we just loved them all!
And having polished off our box in 1 sitting, have to say if that’s not as good as it gets, I don’t know what is

We were having a great day– our first day in Belgium and we made the mistake of walking in to this store hoping to try some of the «best chocolates» in Brugge. First off, the store was TINY with barely enough space for two people to get it. Second, there was stuff all over the place not really displayed very well. We walked in and the lady behind the counter was RUDE. She started commenting in a language other than English to a local lady who was there buying gifts. I had already picked up a few boxes of chocolates I wanted to buy and She just kept me waiting for 15 minutes refusing to let me make my purchase and when I clicked pictures, she just turned around and gave me a look so rude, like ‘as a tourist I had no right to be there’. No matter how good or awesome your chocolate, if you don’t have the customer service, it just leaves a bad taste. I just set the chocolates I was going to buy back on the counter and left. As I was leaving she again commented and said something to the other customer. Worst experience EVER! DON’T GO HERE! There are much better chocolates stores with very courteous staff and who will let you taste stuff and enjoy the experience.

On nous a dit que les chocolats étaient bons. Nous y goûterons plus tard. L’accueil lui est catastrophique et méprisant.

You may ask yourself whether it’s really worth it to stand in line for chocolate. I mean, it’s Belgium — there’s chocolate everywhere. Well, when it comes to Dumon, the answer is a resounding YES! Do it. Deal with the crowds and wait for this chocolate. And, for the love of all that is holy, do yourself a favor and get the big box.
The line at the door is for mixed boxes of chocolate. I’d advise telling them anything you would not eat (such as nuts) and then letting them select a variety for you. Every single piece we got was absolutely heavenly. Sadly, we shared a small box when clearly we should have each gotten a big box.
Downstairs they have packaged chocolates. We opted for a bag of truffles (oh. my. god.) and a bag of fudge (surprisingly odd — skip them). You don’t have to stand in the line to get to these, but you will have to find a way to merge back into the line to pay, which was a bit annoying and confusing.
Words cannot truly describe how good this chocolate is. You simply must try it. Lots of it.

Simply the best. Like for real. This is THE BEST CHOCOLATE. Try an assortment, everything is delicious. My only regret is not buying more. This chocolate is so smooth and full of flavor, it’s unlike anything you find stateside. The praline was divine like seriously so good. I hope we get back to Brugge so I have the Dumon experience again, it’s that good. I bought an assortment of the most popular as well as one of the premade packs. Everything was excellent in quality, taste and the designs they use for molds are so pretty. Every piece was a fun surprise and worth every bite. YUMMY!!!

At the heart, I am a lifetime chocolate eater. So believe me when I say that it is without the slightest resonance of levity that I claim these chocolates to be among the best I’ve ever had in my life.
I was fortunate enough to receive a box of Dumon from a friend that had been passing through Brugge. What appeared to be a petite, unpretentious square package turned out to be a marvelous, triple decked Pandora’s box of some of the greatest cacao-​based creations ever to graze my unsuspecting tongue.
It had been a while since I’d had some real European chocolate. You know, the kind that with a single taste all at once reminds you of the inanity of mass-​produced American brands, and commands veneration for the grandness and dignity of authentic, tradition-​rooted chocolate from the Old World.
Each of the 28 or so pieces in my box possessed these traits, but simultaneously were each unique in their own right. Most had an exterior flavor (dark, milk, or white) plus an interior flavor (peanut, almond, strawberry, pistachio), and Dumon has done an exquisite job of pairing up each one (bolder interiors for the white chocolates, sweeter interiors for the dark chocolates, etc), keeping every morsel interesting. Aside from flavor, texture-​wise the chocolate is so rich and creamy that every bite has that «verge of melting» consistency as it reaches your tongue. It’s so wonderful an experience that I doubt you can hold a rational conversation for the first minute or so after eating one.
I regret not having been able to go to the shop myself, but I assure you that Dumon has become a must-​stop for when I do visit Belgium. At that time, in addition to buying boxes to take home, I think I’ll try me some of their famous hot chocolate. I just hope it’ll be a cold day when I do.

Crazy good hot chocolate — I think the best I’ve ever experienced. Try the ginger or espresso hot chocolate too! We loved them! The folks here were super helpful and patient (we had tons of questions) and in turn we bought lots of good delicious stuff. I will be back — wonderful shop and filled with tasty treats!
We just popped in here because — surprise — it started to rain. Well, that was our lucky day.

Just go here. While it’s not necessarily the absolute «best» according to my Flemmish foodie connection, and while grandma (from Antwerp) said the pralines were a bit «sweet,» it’s still dang good. And I mean sinfully good. I’ve had chocolates all over Belgium, and these rank in my top 2. And they’re pretty and artful and just plain decadent fun. We got a 500g sampler to take in the car, and in the span of two days, devoured the entire thing. They will even give you a chiller for transport. Yes, some were sweet. But none were bad. And «sweet» is relative; to an American palate, they won’t be overly sweet.
Note: comments on the staff are unwarranted. Linguistic and cultural differences are worth overcoming for divine chocolates.

Wow.
Okay first of all let me just say that the chocolate was fantastic. A little bit overpriced but hey it’s a touristic area what more can I expect?
However the staff was just plain rude, ignorant and shameless. I was buying some chocolate for my mum and I picked up the dark chocolate orange sticks that sell for € 8 per box which has about 25 – 30 sticks. I was unsure about the taste so I asked if I could try just a tiny bit as a sample. But I was so unpleasantly surprised by the woman at the till as she said I’d have to pay 50 cent for a tiny stick of chocolate… What a disgrace. I’m never going to go back and I am definitely not recommending this place.

This place has ruined any chocolate that I can get in the US forever! The chocolate from Dumon is simply divine. The smells once you walk into the shop are heavenly and the employees are so friendly.
The chocolate is made fresh all day long and the cashier gave us several samples. He also helped us to pick out a good selection of chocolates to take home. My husband found out that you can ship to the US and I am strongly considering coughing up the cash to do so!

I bookmarked this shop on Unilocal before arriving in Brugge. I knew I wanted to bring back some Belgian chocolate to share with my friends.
I purchased a pack of chocolate swans and some speculoos cookies. I have to say, their chocolate is mediocre. It’s a little waxy, very flavorful, and doesn’t have a good mouth feel.
The cookies were pretty good, especially when paired with a soft cheese.
Get your chocolate elsewhere. Maybe in another Belgian city or at a market in London (this is where I had the best chocolate during my visit to Europe).

Oh my lord, this place is INSANE! I love chocolate and Belgian chocolate is undisputedly the best in the world. I was seriously like Cookie Monster when I walked in the door — good thing all those homemade treats were behind glass or it would’ve been a sight to see me stuffing as many truffles into my mouth as possible while yelling «OH NOM NOM NOM» Cookie Monster style.
If you are luckily enough to visit Bruges, get your butt to this store. Even if you think you don’t like chocolate, go there. You will be in candy HEAVEN! The shop smells good the second you walk in. Check out all of the beautiful handmade chocolates in the glass case — nothing is labeled but the friendly employees will be happy to explain what’s in each one. We had them hand pick an assortment for us and they were all fantastic but the soft caramel filled dark chocolate ones were AMAZING. I dream about them to this day.
There is limited seating but if you can grab a stool, you can order a decent Illy espresso to go with your chocolates. There are also plenty of pre-​packed assortments if you want to grab and go.
The best thing in the entire place is the homemade hot chocolate. Oh yeah, baby! It’s the BEST TREAT EVER! You pick out a chocolate truffle with a spoon stuck inside (I loved the vanilla one). Sit down and you’ll get a tall glass of warm milk. When the milk arrives, you take the chocolate, drop it in the warm milk and stir to make the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted in your life. I’m planning another trip to Belgium just so I can go back to this shop. No, really.

I fall into the .0001% of the population who don’t declare themselves chocolate fans. I don’t hate it or anything, but I can think of so many other desserts that are better. In fact, It’s the last thing I order on a dessert menu. All that aside, Dumon can convert the best (or worst) of chocolate naysayers. If you can get past some of the rude older women who work here, it’s a must-​see in Bruges. (And the younger gal that was there on my last visit was super sweet and helpful!) I recommend trying a variety of their offerings, from the chocolate covered orange slices to the amazing chocolate bars topped with all sorts of imaginative flavors (tea leaves, vanilla beans, etc.). They make great gifts for people back home, and if you’re lucky enough to be there before Easter, the ginormous chocolate bunny statues on display are an added treat.

This chocolate is very delicious and had some unique flavors. The only reason it gets four stars is because the staff was not very patient. The woman seemed very annoyed to have to explain things to me. After I started picking things to buy she became a bit friendlier though.

Smooth, creamy, melt in your mouth, not too sweet and flavorful! Yum! Dumon chocolates are the best I’ve ever sampled. Period. Well worth the money.
I tried Mary Chocolatier and Neuhaus in Brussels and both were subpar compared to Dumon. I regret not buying more since we went here during our last day in Brugge and during closing time too! They didn’t have a store in Brussels so I wasn’t able to buy more to bring home :(

This is the most outstanding, unique chocolate I’ve ever had. My boss brought these chocolates back from his recent vacation and they’ve changed my life…
Each piece is so extraordinary. The type of chocolate, and what is paired with it on the inside is brilliant.
For example, I had a dark chocolate piece, in the shape of a dog and it had peanut butter on the inside! So decadent! And today, a white chocolate flower that had vanilla on the inside.
It’s apparent that the Chocolatiers take great pride in their work and it shows with the presentation and taste. I hope someday to go there in person. I don’t want to finish all my candies because it’s not easy to get more.
Highly recommended!

Dieses neu hinzugekommene Geschäft hat sein Flair über die Lage an der Ecke zum Platz mit dem Stevin Denkmal (Erfinder des Kommas). Durch die großen, tiefen Schaufenster fällt viel Licht in das Geschäft, der Fußboden mit alten schwarz, weißen Fliesen passen, wie die hohen Decken zum Bild. Wir haben uns auf den Barhockern eine heiße Schokolade schmecken lassen. Ich fand die dunkle Schokolade mit Ingwer sehr lecker. Auch lecker waren die dazu gereichten Schokotäfelchen.
Leider enttäuscht war ich von den Marzipan-​Erdbeeren, die sehr ansprechend aussahen, jedoch trocken und bröselig waren. Auch die Kornflake Praline konnte nicht begeistern.
Die zwei Sterne vor allem für das Ambiente und die heiße Schokolade. Nachtrag: Wir waren im Geschäft am Platz mit dem Stevin Denkmal (es gibt wohlverschiedene Geschäfte diese Namens).

Expensive. But come on, Belgian chocolate. O.G. They are making that stuff old-​school.
My wife was a happy camper after getting her box of chocolates, and we very much appreciated the staff giving us lots of info about the making process of them, and some free tastes.

Découvert par hasard lors d’un week-​end à Bruges avec des amis, nous avons vraiment apprécié la qualité des chocolats & bonbons proposés. J’ai bien aimé notamment les mélanges pâtes de fruit/​chocolat ainsi que les jolis sacs pour emporter ses chocolats.
J’y retournerai.
PS :
Aucun problème concernant l’accueil de mon côté.

In den Himmel kann man kommen, indem man sich in diesem Leben ordentlich verhält oder indem man sich in Brügge an einer der zahlreichen Chocolaterien die Nase platt drückt und dabei an den Preisen vorbei träumt
Vor allem diese eine hat es mir dabei besonders angetan, weil sie in sich so stimmig ist. Hier passt alles: Vom ersten visuellen Eindruck, den man hat, wenn man sich aus hundert Metern Entfernung nähert, über die liebevolle Machart der Inneneinrichtung, bis hin zum endgültigen und alles überdauernden Geschmackserlebnis, wenn perfekter Bruch und Schmelz (Fachausdrücke der Branche und wichtige Qualitätsmerkmale von Schokolade) sich über Zunge und Gaumen hermachen um einen davon zu überzeugen, dass gesund nicht immer gleich gut ist.
An dieser Stelle des Universums begreift man, dass es wichtigere Dinge im Leben gibt als Geld, Status, Karriere und Sex. Und man ahnt hier, dass die Belgier ein verdammt glückliches Völkchen sein müssen. Dass sie eine komische Sprache sprechen und die schlechtesten Autobahnen Europas haben, geriet zu einer Nebensächlichkeit, sobald man dieses Geschäft betritt und man versteht, dass Schokolade weitaus mehr ist als eine Tafel im lila Papier und ein alberner goldener Osterhase mit Glöckchen um den Hals.
Ja, ich war gerne hier, liebe dieses Geschäft und glaube daran, dass das Leben eine höhere Bestimmung hat und dass diese in enger Beziehung zu der Anzahl hier erhältlicher Schokoladenvariationen steht

20 euros le kilo de léonidas, 28 euros de kilo de dumon, sans hésitation allez chez dumon, excellent …