Artisan chocolates, incl. iconic mice & decadent bonbons. Famous for thick, rich hot chocolate. Perfect for gifts & indulging your sweet tooth.
Bryan Kim reviews L.A. Burdick, a Soho chocolatier offering handcrafted chocolates, including signature mice, plus coffee, pastries, and a thick hot chocolate.
Step into L.A. Burdick, a Soho institution since 1987, where handcrafted chocolates are elevated to an art form. From their iconic chocolate mice to decadent bonbons, each creation is a testament to quality, sourced directly from Caribbean plantations. Enjoy a rich, thick hot chocolate or a delicate pastry while soaking in the vibrant Soho atmosphere from their sidewalk seating.
L.A. Burdick specializes in handcrafted chocolates, including signature mice and a wide array of bonbons. Their hot chocolate is frequently praised for being exceptionally thick and rich, with options for milk, white, and dark. While generally highly regarded, some mention the price point is on the higher side.
"The signature chocolate mice and the rich, thick hot chocolate are frequently recommended. Their chocolate chip cookies have also received high praise."
Customers rave about the high-quality, handcrafted chocolates, particularly the signature mice and decadent bonbons, with many recommending it for gifts. The hot chocolate is a standout, though some note it can be pricey.
Important Note
Some customers find the prices to be on the higher side.
"LA Burdick is mentioned as a great option for chocolate, though pricey, with Teuscher being slightly more expensive but also very good."
Positive"This commenter suggests MarieBelle's and LA Burdick as chocolate recommendations."
Positive"The commenter recommends LA Burdick for chocolate, stating they source cocoa directly from Caribbean plantations and make the best chocolate in the city."
Positive"The milk hot chocolate at LA Burdick is consistently excellent, even though it's a chain. While their white hot chocolate was disappointing, their overall execution of hot chocolate makes it a go-to, even for dark chocolate lovers."
Positive"This restaurant offers white, milk, and dark hot chocolate options."
Positive"LA Burdick was suggested as an option for purchasing bonbon boxes, specifically their 'A Taste of Burdick' favor box."
Neutral"LA Burdick was mentioned as a potential place to find bonbon boxes."
Neutral"This user agreed with the recommendation for L.A. Burdick, having used it for a Valentine's Day gift that was well-received."
Positive"This user recommended Larry Burdick in SoHo as potentially the best American chocolate, noting many box options."
Positive"A user shared an experience where a hot chocolate from L.A. Burdick was too intense and had to be thrown away."
Negative"L.A. Burdick was recommended for its hot chocolate."
Positive"LA Burdick is recommended for their charming wooden boxes with chocolate mice, and also for their good cocoa."
Positive"As an alternative to The Chocolate Room, La Burdick was also mentioned."
Positive"The user personally prefers LA Burdick for hot chocolate."
Positive"This user recommended LA Burdick in SoHo for hot chocolate."
Positive"LA Burdick's hot chocolate is called the best in the city, though also comically expensive."
Positive"LA Burdick's is listed as a favorite dessert spot."
Positive"L.A. Burdick is the user's favorite chocolate shop, offering hand-dipped chocolate mice and penguins that last for weeks and are suitable for air travel."
Positive"User lists L.A. Burdick first in their ranking of top chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User lists 'La budrick' (assumed L.A. Burdick) fourth in their ranking of top chocolate chip cookies."
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