In Brussels, chocolate is one of the real fun outings to do with the family. Between historic houses, Sablon chocolate makers, very central shops, museum and workshops, the city makes it easy to organize a gourmet walk with children. Here are our best places to buy chocolate in Brussels, discover real chocolatiers and plan an activity around cocoa.
Our Quick Selection
Our Quick Selection
For a first discovery of chocolate in Brussels
Neuhaus in the Royal Galleries and Mary are the two easiest addresses to recommend in the center.
For a gourmet walk in the Sablon
Wittamer, Pierre Marcolini and The Belgian Chocolate Makers form a very nice trio for a chocolate walk in one of the most pleasant districts of Brussels.
For an activity with children
Choco-Story remains the best way to get in, because the visit is clear, central and designed as a real way out.
To offer a beautiful box
Pierre Marcolini, Wittamer and Mary are the most obvious addresses to keep in mind.
To put in your diary!
Bruxelles Gourmand – special chocolate makers
On 28 and 29 March 2026, Bruxelles Gourmand is offering a free tour, upon registration, to meet artisan chocolatiers in their shop and taste pralines, chocolates, biscuits or hot chocolate. The 2026 edition highlights several beautiful Brussels houses, including Pierre Marcolini, Mary, Laurent Gerbaud, Wittamer and The Belgian Chocolate Makers.
When: March 28 and 29, 2026
For whom: families, foodies, theme weekends
Note: free course upon registration
Why we like it: a very nice way to discover several addresses at once.
Looking for activities for Easter?
Brussels also offers several egg hunts and family outings during the Easter weekend. Something to keep the children busy and plan a nice seasonal outing. Find our selection right here.
The great historic houses
Neuhaus in the Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert
This is one of the most obvious addresses to recommend if you are looking for Belgian chocolate in the centre of Brussels. The Galerie de la Reine boutique is very easy to slip into a family stroll, and the house reminds us that the Belgian praline was invented by Jean Neuhaus Jr. in 1912.
Where: Galerie de la Reine 25-27, 1000 Brussels
For whom: families, passing visitors, gifts
To know: shop open every day; the Neuhaus Workshop is also located in the Queen’s Gallery 29
Why we like it: a very central address, easy to recommend for a first discovery of chocolate in Brussels.
Mary Chocolatier
Mary is one of the great historic Brussels houses. The brand reminds us that it opened its first boutique on rue Royale in 1919, and its house on rue Royale remains a very nice address to keep for a chocolate break in a more classic setting.
Where: Rue Royale 73, 1000 Brussels
For whom: families, visitors, gifts
Please note: open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, closed on Sundays
Why we like it: a historic house, very Brussels in spirit, easy to integrate into a walk in the centre.
Wittamer at the Grand Sablon
Wittamer is one of the great historic chocolate houses in Brussels and remains a must-see address in the Grand Sablon. Founded in 1910, the house is fully in line with the gourmet landscape of the district.
Where: Place du Grand Sablon 12, 1000 Brussels
For whom: families, visitors, lovers of historic houses
Good to know: a very nice stop to plan during a walk in the Sablon
Why we like it: A big name in Brussels chocolate in one of the city’s prettiest districts.
Chocolatiers to discover in the Sablon and in the centre
Pierre Marcolini in the Sablon
At the Sablon, Pierre Marcolini is a very nice address if you are looking for something more refined. Visit Brussels highlights its work “from bean to bar”, and the house specifies that its beans are roasted in its Brussels workshop. This is the stop to plan if you like beautiful boxes, more specialized tastes and slightly more premium addresses.
Where: Rue des Minimes 1, 1000 Brussels
For whom: gourmet adults, gifts, walk in the Sablon
Good to know: shop in the Sablon district, open every day
Why we like it: one of the most elegant houses in Brussels
The Belgian Chocolate Makers
A very good address if you want a more artisanal chocolatier in Brussels. The house works with chocolate in a more raw way, with selection and roasting of the beans, and it is a very good stop to plan during a walk in the Sablon.
Where: Rue Lebeau 7-11, 1000 Brussels
For whom: families, lovers of artisanal chocolate, a walk in the Sablon
Good to know: interesting address if you are looking for a chocolate maker that is less classic than the great historic houses
Why we like it: a real artisanal dimension and an address that complements the big names in the neighborhood very well.
Laurent Gerbaud
For a slightly more original address, Laurent Gerbaud is worth a visit. Visit Brussels references him as a chocolatier in Brussels, and his house on rue Ravenstein is also known for its more unexpected combinations, with fruits, spices and less classic flavors. It also offers workshops by reservation.
Where: Rue Ravenstein 2D, 1000 Brussels
For whom: families with older children, lovers of less classic chocolates
Namely: workshops offered by reservation; Saturday workshop announced from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why we like it: a more creative address than classic historic houses
Van Dender
If you want to try a recognized address but a little less “touristy” in the image, Van Dender is a very good idea. Visit Brussels lists the house among the chocolatiers in the Sablon district, and the official website mentions several points of sale in Brussels, including an address on Rue au Beurre, near the Grand-Place, and another on Chaussée de Louvain.
Where: Rue au Beurre 32, 1000 Brussels
For whom: families, Belgian chocolate lovers, shopping in the city centre
Note: another address also in Brussels, chaussée de Louvain 416, 1030 Brussels
Why we like it: a great address to spot when you want to get out of the most obvious names
