L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

I was very pleased with my experience at LA Burdick’s! The place was pretty packed so don’t expect to find a place to sit but it’s so delicious! The chocolate is rich and creamy and you really don’t need more than a «Demi» size to fill you up which is $ 3.75 :)

On our second visit to this quaint chocolate shop, our typically mild-​mannered 2.5 year old daughter opened the door and immediately became out-​of-​her-​mind giddy with excitement, literally demonstrating to us the meaning of «kid in a candy store». Within seconds, while non-​sensically screaming and laughing, she knocked several display boxes off the shelves, ran to the counter, toppled over the stanchion that demarcated the line, and started pointing at desserts on display. Of note, the first time we visited this shop, she was fast asleep, which allowed us to leisurely experience every tasty bite of the orange-​hazelnut cake and the Harvard Square in a quiet, rustic environment. So this was literally her first time being in this shop, and without having ever tried anything in it, she was that excited.
All of this is to say, there is something palpably unique about this place that you feel from the moment you enter it. So palpable that the feeling is immediately experienced by anyone who has ever enjoyed chocolate or coffee or even just a nice conversation over desserts, whether they are in their 30’s or in their 2’s. Now I’m not saying that you should visit a chocolate store based on a toddler’s instinctive, gutteral reaction to it, but I will say, we’ve visited several nearby chocolate shops in Back Bay, and never has my daughter reacted the way she did upon entering LA Burdick. This place is special.

Expect a super long wait time when ordering anything from this chocolate boutique.
The merchandise (especially the chocolate mice!) is very cute but ultimately expensive. The hot chocolate is very rich and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. But still, waiting 15 – 20 minutes for a cup of hot chocolate is kind of ridiculous.

This little chocolate shop is so cute! They even had a bunch of little chocolate animals. I was told that they had THE BEST hot chocolate in Boston, so I obviously had to check that out.
I asked one of the workers if he’d recommend the dark or milk chocolate hot chocolate, and he said dark, so that’s what I got. And man was he right! It was so incredibly rich and wonderful. My mom got the milk chocolate, which she also seemed to quite enjoy.
I haven’t tried their actual chocolates, but I’ve heard good things! I can vouch for their hot chocolate, though. SO GOOD.

This place has taken waaay too much of my money since a friend introduced me to it a few months ago. The cakes are all good, and the orange hazelnut chocolate ganache one is amazing. The hot chocolate is delicious, although it’s so thick I always get tea to wash it down.
Their chocolates for purchase are the best — I’ll never go back to godiva. They’re really high quality, and’ smaller than average, which I love, because you can have a few, and enjoy the different flavors without feeling guilty, or eating half the box. I had some shipped to my mother for Mothers Day, and she liked them so much she bragged about them on facebook! Gift giving win.

A very quaint chocolate shop and immediately, my eyes were drawn to the display of small chocolates. Mouse chocolates! Chocolates shaped like tiny mice with long colorful string tails. It was beyond adorable as they sit in their little paper cup staring back at me.
They have little party favor boxes with individually wrapped chocolate mouses for about $ 3.75. I bought a box of 4 mice ($ 13) and a box of 2 ($ 7). They also had elephant shaped chocolates which was $ 5.50 for one elephant and $ 18 for 3. The box of 3 came in a nice wooden box with a green ribbon and a gold elephant stamp. They will do gift wrap for a purchase of $ 14 or more.

El mejor chocolate caliente de la ciudad! Best Hot Chocolate in town! Thick n Rich not watery stuff.

The chocolate is pricey, but hey, you’re in the Newbury Street area, so it’s kind of not a surprise. I didn’t get a chance to buy any, so I can’t speak for the quality of it. However, I did buy a cup of their hot chocolate, and it sure didn’t disappoint. The weather outside was frightful, but the hot chocolate was oh so delightful. As everyone else has stated a million times over, yes, it’s very, very rich. I bought a small cup knowing that tidbit of info before I came in, and I’m glad I did, because if I had ordered a large cup, I wouldn’t have been able to finish it!
If you’re a chocolate lover, and especially if you’re a hot chocolate lover, you should really make a point to visit.

One of the more famous chocolate shops in the Boston area; I made sure to make time to stop by here to pick up some East Coast chocolate souvenirs for some friends back here (also helps to have travel buddies who absolutely adore chocolate!). We came here on a rainy Monday afternoon and the store was somewhat empty except for a couple of people catching drinks sitting around and chatting. Located across the street from the H&M stores, the one story small shop stands out simply with the brown awning with the store name stenciled out in gold letterings.
Layout of the store: seating area to the left hand of the store, far right is a row of wrapped up chocolates in little gift boxes, middle aisles are packaged bags of flavored hot chocolates, chocolate bars from around the world with variations in Cocoa content and chocolate bars with the normal dark, white & milk varieties as well. The counter at the end serves pastries, chocolate, tea & coffee so you can dine in. There is another smaller register counter to your right when you walk in through the front door as well to pay for the packaged up gifts.
The store reps here are quite knowledgeable and were able to advise us what different kinds of chocolates they sold and the differences between each and recommend ones more suited to your preferences.
I ended up picking up two chocolate bars and the Bolivia single source with 68% cocoa content was awesome. Slight bitterness, smooth, nutty (no nuts in the actual bar itself thought) with a strong aroma. Worth a try!

Ran (yes, I literally ran) over here on Valentine’s Day for a sweet treat after Fogo de Chao. My first choice was Max Brenner but I called and they absolutely were full — yes on Vday. Then I remembered this tiny shop off Newbury street with THE BEST WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE I’VE EVER HAD and I ran over in zero degree weather.
So it goes without saying that I recommend the White Hot Chocolate — it’s smooth, rich, delicious, decadent and solves your sweet tooth without feeling like you ate a huge cake. I would get at LARGE because it’s not that much bigger than a small but the small sounds like you won’t get enough. This time, I actually ordered a slice of the Harvard Square. I saved it for today and I am actually eating it right now. IT IS SO GOOD. Rich, decadent but not too sweet, it’s the perfect size too — highly recommend this with a cup of espresso.
There is usually a wait to get a seat but it’s not too long. They have a great assortment of other pastries and macarons as well has a chocolatier in the front corner. They also sell take home sizes of their coffee and chocolates — yes! A must any time of year.

The sweetest place in all of Boston! Came in 30 mins before closing and the staff were so nice. They gave me and my friend a large hot chocolate to share for the price of a small and didn’t make us feel rushed at all. They stayed open till 8:15 (15 mins past closing) and never made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. On top of that, the chocolate raspberry cake was so good. Not too sweet, but perfectly balanced and just the right accompaniment for their signature hot chocolate. I always mix half dark and half milk for the right flavor profile.

Came here with two friends for a nice escape from the cold and the hot chocolate.
We all loved our Hot chocolate drinks (Madagascar hot chocolate and the LA Burdick classic). We also ordered a Harvard Square, coffee and chocolate macaroons and a mocha cake. The macaroons were okay… nothing surprising and we probably would not order it again. The Mocha cake was mediocre at best and the Harvard Square was basically fudge on top of a dense layer of a nut conglomeration… not easy to eat and again just okay.
Regardless, I love the hot chocolate drinks here as they have a little pleasant twist in taste.

Burdick has the best chocolate in back bay. They always have seasonal options that are worth exploring.
The café is nicely designed. High windows, lots of natural light and sleek wood. Try to get a booth since the stools that are nailed down next to the tables aren’t comfortable.
The coffee is very good though not as exceptional as thinking cup which is still the undisputed coffee champ of back bay.
Their hot chocolate is dense, velvety, and filling so get a small because anything bigger will put you in a chocolate induced coma.
I was disappointed in their mocha, the chocolate was weak and the balance of espresso to chocolate was off. Maybe it was a fluke but if you’re a chocolatier your mocha better be spot on. They have a couple of solid tea options with the lemongrass tea being my favorite.
The service is hit or miss. It tends to be either very friendly or tacit animosity.
Their chocolate boxes make great gifts (get the bigger ones since you get more bang for your buck).

I recently visited L.A. Burdick for the very first time. As a chocoholic, I was really excited for the experience. My friend and I managed to snag a table, and I headed to the café area to order. After perusing the items, I finally decided what I wanted to order just as the fire alarm went off. So we all had to evacuate.
A little while later (and after a quick trip to H&M next door), the fire department said it was safe to return but the alarm was still sounding, so my friend and I braved the loudness and scored ourselves another table while we waited for the alarm to turn off. The staff wasn’t able to serve customers at the café until the alarm actually turned off.
FINALLY, after sitting in the presence of all that chocolate for a while, the alarm turned off and I booked it to the café area to place our order. I tried the dark chocolate blend hot chocolate (got a small, kinda wish I got the large it was so damn good), my friend got a mocha, and we split two of the chocolate desserts (the chocolate-​raspberry and chocolate-​lemon ones).
Oh chocolate heaven, if you exist, you probably resemble this shop. Everything was really decadent and really delicious.
Even with the unusual introduction, and the really irritating fire alarm, the experience at L.A. Burdick was worth it. And quite frankly without the fire alarm, we probably wouldn’t have gotten such a good table. Literally moments after the alarm was silenced, there was a line out the door, and it remained that way until we left the shop after finishing our treats. Talk about popularity! I will say it really is worth it though. People wouldn’t be waiting in such a long line (or tolerating a really crazy loud fire alarm) if it wasn’t.

If you are looking for high quality hot chocolate, chocolate, pastries, etc. then this is the place for you. You can taste pure gourmet chocolate in every cup of hot chocolate. In addition, service is very good and the décor is wonderful! There is plenty of sitting room too. This is a must try, as is their Cambridge location. Prices aren’t cheap, but that is because you are paying for top quality ingredients and chocolate. A must try!

What an awesome place to go in general but it has to be the absolute best around holiday time! I Just went inside for the first time on Thanksgiving weekend and it was decorated to perfection. Beds of pine and home made unique chocolates ready to grab right off the shelves!
The café section was busy but we got incredibly lucky that we found the perfect table for two once our hot chocolate, lattes and dessert was ready! The atmosphere is so cheerful and full of excitement. The desserts are perfectly sized for one person but if you’re trying to be good this holiday season– sharing one will provide the delicious taste with ½ the calories!
I recommend the chocolate mousse and the hot chocolate drinks are to die for! The latte also had the perfect amount of foam and the right amount of kick to bring on that caffeine rush!

I love LA burdick … It is one of the my must-​eat things in Boston… Hot chocolate was really yummy and delish… So rich but also comes at a $$$$ price tag
The truffle and the ganoche are ok as well and the penguins and the mouse chocolate are just so cute but nothing special. I really like the chocolate cigar as well… In general, this is the place I think of first when I think of chocolate spot in Boston!

I first met L.A. Burdick walking from Boylston and Newbury. This cute house hides the best hot chocolate ever!!!
The hot chocolates are rich and fantastically delicious! My favorite is the Milk Chocolate, although the white chocolate is as good as! Didn’t like the dark chocolate though; it’s super rich.
They have other pastries as well. Had some german threats, mousse and a chocolate raspberry cake and they were perfect!!!
Basically, you order your food and try to accommodate yourself in one of the tables. The place is small and cozy, so finding a table might be challenging. Especially during winter.
Overall, I love this place!!!

Arrived about 30 minutes before closing and I was happy to see there were still some customers enjoying their drinks and cheery cash register employees willing to take my order.
While we knew the hot chocolate here is the hot ticket item, we were feeling in need for some caffeine and decided to get our chocolate fix through pastries. The ordering system is at the register and you pay and you go sit at a table and wait for them to bring your drinks and pastries over. They have cute small about two person tables and we were glad it wasn’t busy.
Caramel latte– tastes great, quite sweet; very resembling of toffee rather than the standard caramel flavoring
regular latte– strong flavor in coffee, perfect consistency
Chocolate raspberry and almond chocolate cakes — both extremely rich in flavor and mouthfeel, was pleseantly surprised at how fresh they tasted. (They were quite pricey so I was glad they were so decadent) They felt like a true special birthday treat.
After sharing one of the cakes we ordered, we decided we were simply too full from dinner to fully enjoy the other cake and asked the man behind the counter if we could get the other cake wrapped up to-​go. He was unbelievably nice and immediately packaged it perfectly for us!!!
Overall, would for sure come again to try their famous hot chocolate, many people had the iced version which looked amazing.

Well, their chocolate is something else. It’s so smooth and just the right amount of sweet. Once you try it out, you definitely understand why it is so expensive, and the so-​called chocolate you buy at the grocery store is actually not chocolate.
Their desserts are not disappointing either. I tried several desserts here so far (tiramisu, the raspberry chocolate and chocolate mousse, as far as I remember), and all were delicious.
One thing is that, their hot chocolate is very heavy for my liking. It’s like liquified chocolate. Although, I know some of my friends are crazy about the hot chocolate, I find it a little too much.
I would definitely say, LA Burdick is one of the best dessert places in Boston.

After hearing from multiple people that I had to stop at LA Burdick, I couldn’t leave Boston without trying some of their hot chocolate! I ordered a Milk Hot Chocolate, and it came in a small coffee cup. It was rich and pretty sweet! I had to pace myself when drinking it, but it was really good! I also tried the Iced White Hot Chocolate… sounded like something different, and I’m a big fan of white chocolate. I really enjoyed this drink, as well! I think I liked this one even better than the Milk Hot Chocolate!
LA Burdick also has a huge selection of «drinking chocolate» mixes, chocolate bars, and candies for sale. The mixes are really cute because they come with a mini whisk. The chocolate bars come from a variety of countries like Brazil, Ecuador, Madagascar, and Venezuela. One of my favorite things about LA Burdick was the cute little chocolate penguins and mice truffles! These come in really nice gift boxes that were perfect for taking back for friends and family back home!

Essen ****o
Getränke ***oo
Atmosphäre ****o
Kundenservice **ooo
Preis $$$$o
Gesamturteil ***oo
Essen ****o
L.A. Burdick hat eine große Angebot der schweizerischen Kuchen und Torten. Außer den Kuchen kann man auch Figuren aus leckerer Schokolade und verschiedenen Pralinen in einem kleinem Geschäft innerhalb des Kaffeehaus kaufen. Die Torten schmecken fantastisch, aber die Portionen sind sehr klein.
Getränke ***oo
L.A. Burdick bietet Kaffee, Tee und heiße Schokolade an. Die Qualität ist relativ hoch für amerikanisches Kaffeehaus, aber ziemlich mittelmäßig im Vergleich zu wienerischen Kaffeehäusern. Im Starbucks bekommen Sie mehr Kaffee für die gleiche Preis. Deshalb der Grund für Ihre Besuch soll die heiße Schokolade sein, weil die besonderen ist.
Atmosphäre ****o
Die ganze Kaffeehaus ist ziemlich klein nur mit zehn kleinen hölzernen Tischen. Das Holz ist die wichtigste Eigenschaft und es liefert ein altmodisch Aspekt zu dem ganzen Restaurant. Man vorstellt sich, dass er sich in der Zeit vor 100 Jahren befindet. Es ist sehr beruhigendes und gemütliches Umwelt.
Kundenservice **ooo
Obwohl es sehr klein Kaffeehaus ist und es drei verschiedene Kellner gibt, muss man die Kaffee bei der Kasse bestellen und die ganze Menü ist auf einer Tafel oben. Die Kaffee kommt mit Wasser, aber man muss das selbst eingießen. Man kann auch keine Reservation machen, so Sie nichts planen sollen.
Preis $$$$o
Die Torten und Schokoladen sind göttlich, aber die Preisen sind bösartig. Einen kleinen Stück kostet rund 5 Dollars und Kaffee bewegt sich in der gleichen Preisklasse. In anderen Kaffeehäuser in Boston bekommen Sie mehr für gleiche Preisen.
Gesamturteil ***oo
Zum Schluss gehört L.A. Burdick zu ein paar Kaffeehäuser in Boston, die ein wirklich europäische Atmosphäre haben. Wenn Sie auf eine Torte mit einer Tasse Kaffee nachmittags Lust haben, ich empfehle Ihnen in L.A. Burdick vorbeizuschauen, aber sein Sie sicher, dass Sie genug Geld haben.

Beim Eintritt das Café ist sehr leuchtend und nett. Es gibt sowohl ein großer Kronleuchter in der Mitte, als auch kleine Wandleuchten, die erinnern an ein Österreichisches Kaffeehaus. Ein Teil von Café ist wie ein Schokoladenladen mit einem großen Auswahl, und die andere Teil ist eine Selbstbedienung Café. Es gibt ungefähr zehn kleine Holztische, die aber nicht besonders bequem sind. Man bekommt da keine Speisekarte und muss an den Kasse bestellen. Der Auswahl von Getränke und Mehlspeisen ist aber sehr gut und es war sehr schwer sich zu entscheiden. Ich hatte weiße Tee und ein Stück Linzer Torte. Es schmeckt super toll und das Portion war weder zu klein noch zu groß. Das kostet aber. Ein Getränk mit einem Stück Kuchen wird ungefähr $ 10 sein. Der Kundenservice finde ich gut, aber nicht etwas besonders. Die Dekorationen in LA Burdick finde ich auch sehr nett. Sie benutzte Vintage-​Möbel, viele Spiegeln und Wandplakaten. Man muss behalten auch, dass die Lage das Café am Wochenende überfüllt machen kann. Und der Küche ist auch ein bisschen zu laut. Zusammenfassend, LA Burdick ist eine schöné Ort mit Freunden manchmal zu treffen oder eine schöné Schokolade Geschenk zu kaufen. Ich hatte eine gute Zeit hier!