Laurent Bernard Chocolatier

We had a bad experience. We been going to this place for so many years! Won’t go back again. Rude rude rude. Am sorry you think your stuffs are good!!! Piss

I have a weakness for this place. The ice cream is excellent.
Small intimate menu that will settle any sweet tooth.
Wonderful efficient service.

Highlight — They have one of the best chocolate souffles in town. it was light and fluffy and absolutely dreamily delicious!
Lowlight — They provide very poor service for such an elegant place. The staff is poorly trained and one of them is extremely rude! I pre-​ordered a pure chocolate cake to go but was given a truffle cake instead. She insisted that i had to accept the cake even though it was the wrong cake! Her reason being once the cake is boxed it is no longer her responsibility but the responsibility of the customer. What kind of stupid logic is that? So i have to accept the cake even if its the wrong cake? I don’t think so! I asked to see the person in charge and to my surprise Laurent himself showed up. I explained the situation and he apologized (even though) it wasn’t his fault!
As much as i love the cakes and chocolates there. i now think twice about going there.

Decent dessert at expensive prices and the service here is terrible.
Our table of four had a couple drinks, a crème brûlée, and well, we had ordered a Grand Marnier soufflé, but instead what we got was a chocolate soufflé that we thought was this «Grand Marnier» soufflé. Thus, we dove in. 5 minutes after eating half of the soufflé, we see a waitress come out with a soufflé with a tube of liquor in it — the soufflé we were actually supposed to get. To my horror and my surprise (this would never happen in the US), the waitress looked at us, looked at the other table, then went to the other table and asked if they would like a Grand Marnier soufflé instead without even acknowledging the fact that our order was served incorrectly, or even an apology. No apology the entire night. The waiters and waitresses were audibly trying to figure out who served us the wrong thing. You would think that they would ask the people who actually ordered the item if we wanted the item we ordered first, right? 15 minutes later, someone came to our table and asked if we wanted another soufflé. Another soufflé that they would probably charge us for. At the end and even worse, they tried to tell us that the soufflé we got was more expensive than the one we ordered, like it was a GOOD thing… but still no apology.
I was told by my Singaporean friends that they, as a people, are very «accomodating» and would rather not cause a scene. Thus, I held my tongue and didn’t say anything all night.
For the prices and the service and the taste, I’d take my business somewhere else. Sorry folks.

I used to visit French Chcoolatier Laurent Bernard for an occasion indulgence in its chocolate truffles and pastries and I am delighted to be able to taste its exquisite chocolate mooncakes this year.
Available as a box of 8 at $ 68, each of these chocolate-​loaded «mooncakes» contained zero lotus paste and a unique flavour core that matches very well with the type of chocolate.
Encased in a delicate chocolate shell, both the Milk and Dark chocolate Mooncake sat on a beloved crunchy hazelnut praline base contained a gooey salted caramel fondant. I especially adore the Dark chocolate Mooncake (above) as the intensity of the cacao accentuates the sweet dash of caramel. Somehow, the image of an elegant, miniature version of Pierre Herme’s Plasir Sucre surfaced in my mind as I savour them slowly.
The White Chocolate with Champagne Ganache and Strawberry Pearl was too sweet for my liking and the taste of champagne was overshadowed by the sweetness of the strawberry compote. However, the quality of the chocolate consistently shines here just like the rest of the chocolate mooncakes, with an alluring smooth and shiny texture. In fact, few might know that Laurent adopts environmental-​friendly practices and works with Alain Abel, the founder of Tahiti Vanille for the best quality vanilla for his products.
Last but not least, Japanese Green Tea Mooncake was highly enjoyable as there was a surprise crunch from the black sesame seeds that was blended into the green tea chocolate. In addition, the zesty passion fruit compote provided a desirable switch of taste.
Each of these chocolate mooncakes are also available at individual piece for $ 12. Though these up-​sized chocolate pralines might not be traditional, they are still delectable sweet treats that definitely go well with a cup of tea to enjoy during the Mooncake festival. And they probably save you some calories accumulated this season.

I’ve been here twice and loved the richness of these desserts. I don’t remember what I ordered the first time I came here but it was some amazing chocolate cake that I remembered about this place after a yummy meal with a friend. I suggested to come here for dessert and so glad we came here. I had the tiramisu and a coffee. It was exactly what I was craving. :-) The Tiramisu was fluffy, light, moist, and just the right amount. I drink my coffee black so it has to be excellent — definitely smooth, roast flavors to their coffee. I want to check out the other location on Portsdown as its closer to me.

Good chocolate and nice atmosphere. Should pick up some stuff from the choco-​room.

Wish I had more time cos I believe my experience would be a lot more pleasurable and enjoyable if I hadn’t need to rush off to catch a performance.
The ambience is nice with a cute counter filled with desserts and entire room worth of chocolates! So looking for a quick quencher before the start of the show, we ordered a crème brûlée and ice chocolate.
The crème brûlée was great. I love the cracking sound when the spoon hit on the thin layer of burnt sugar. The custard was also not too sweet.
The Iced Chocolate drink is rich and sweet, with a slight bitter aftertaste.
More chocolate please!

Laurent Bernard’s hot chocolate is the best rendition I have had in Singapore. Please let me know should you have something better than this. I have been looking high and low for a really good hot chocolate place here.
Apart from that, I always have the dark choc guanaja soufflé. I think it is only alright, not superb, considering the texture of the soufflé is not consistently good. Also, I was expecting more molten state soufflé.
The rum & raisin soufflé is better, I must say. The fluffy vanilla & eggy taste are delightful.
The menu is extensive. However, they don’t have lava cake. They have a liquor page though, which puzzled me because you could just go to the whiskey bar next door should you want some liquor.

Delicious chocolate tart! $ 8+ but it was pretty perfect. I love feuilletine so it was lovely to have that crunch in the tart. I would’ve preferred a more pie-​type crust for the base (like that of carpenter & cook’s tarts or overdough’s) but the cookie base was interesting. Flecked with bits of sea salt, it complemented the sweetness of the tart pretty well. Nice place to sit and people/​dessert-​watch! There were a LOT of warm chocolate cakes w ice cream going past. Perhaps that’s one of their signatures? Or just favourites with people.

A little too pricey for regular consumption and smack in the middle of yuppie central but the desserts here are really worth the trip.
We had the guanaja chocolate soufflé and the After 8 (mint and chocolate) soufflé, plus pure origin Venezuela hot chocolate and ginger lemonade to wash it down.
1. Guanaja soufflé: Luxuriously dark and full-​bodied chocolate flavour throughout, but at the same time extraordinarily light and fluffy. Loved it. Wasn’t too sweet, and came with a small jug of vanilla sauce that wasn’t that sugary either and complemented it very well.
There was also raspberry sorbet on the side. I thought that was too sweet but my companion liked the pairing. It’s not sweeter than the average fruit sorbet, so ymmv with this one.
2. After 8 soufflé: Came with a small plastic dropper that had mint liqueur inside, and a jug of decadent thick dark chocolate sauce. We didn’t know whether the soufflé was flavoured, and our server told us to squeeze the dropper, so our mint ended up all concentrated in one spot.
The soufflé turned out to be plain, more like a stage for the chocolate + mint. If we’d known this, we probably would have spread out the mint a bit more! The chocolate sauce was so good I ate it on its own and then felt like a pig.
3. Venezuela hot chocolate: Was really good. The thickness was creamy and satisfying, not one of those watery versions you get elsewhere. Flavour was also strong and even.
4. Ginger lemonade: This had actual ginger slices in the lemonade, though the ginger taste wasn’t extremely strong. Refreshing after all that chocolate.

This is the best place for dessert in Robertson Quay, and Laurent Bernard Chocolatier will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. It’s often crowded and bustling, but I’ve never had trouble getting a table. I like their coffee (especially the affogato), and they have a great assortment of chocolate cakes and other kinds of desserts. Their ice cream is also very good. I’d recommend Laurent Bernard to anyone who has just finished a meal in the area and wants a sophisticated yet relaxed place to have dessert. The people-​watching is also rather fun here, especially on a Friday or a Saturday night.

The Laurent Bernard hot chocolate must be one of the best we have in Singapore, it’s about as good as it gets. Another favorite is the chocolate tart which is a slice of chocolatey heaven. Chocolate tarts are pretty common desserts but not easy to find really good and satisfying ones and their version never fails to deliver, with extremely smooth and dark chocolate over a crispy base. Lovely.

Our absolute favourite is the Rum and Raisin soufflé. To. Die. For. They use golden sultanas that burst with rum in your mouth and vapours of rum hits the back of your throat at first bite. Just recalling the experience makes me salivate. The soufflé comes with a vanilla cream made of vanilla pods and not some processed food flavourings. You’ll think it’ll be too sweet but the cold vanilla with hot soufflet neutralise each other and the taste is heaven.
The down side? Having to wait 30 minutes for it to be made on the spot. So if you are having dinner next door, come by and order it in advance and they will call you when it’s ready. But the minute it’s made, you have to eat it or it will collapse. It was actually ready at about 15 – 20 min. They could even serve it at Brussels sprouts next door if you are having dinner there.

So after finishing up your meal along Robertson Quay, you will definitely want to grab something sweet… which is where Laurent Bernard comes into play.
When I headed down to this spot for desserts, the kitchen was already close so I wasn’t able to enjoy any of their warm desserts and had to pick off the display. The chocolate cakes are obviously their specialty so most definitely get them. Their cakes are good, especially if you are a fan of milk chocolate (I like dark chocolate better). So this is a safe on to get for any friend who likes chocolate.
We also got the lemon tart which was presented as lemon curd on a piece of flat tart shell. Not the easiest to eat with a fork so they might want to rethink the deisgn but it was another decent dessert for the sweet toothed.

Whenever I am at Mohd Sultan, I will usually end up at Laurent Bernard Chocolatier for desserts. Love to end my night with the soufflé. The soufflé is delicious. Just the right fluff with rich Valhorna chocolate oozing out and paired nicely with the ice cream. When you are looking for a nice presents, you can also buy their pralines. It makes great gifts.
Be prepared to wait especially on friday and weekdays as they can get very crowded.

This is the pastry place rich tai-tai’s, ang-​mohs and yuppies frequent. Incidentally, even though it is a cakes and coffee kind of place, they do serve champagne (we ordered a bottle on a random weekday night, much to the puzzlement of our waitress). The walls are decorated with quotes from Proust (the Madeleine scene).
The place is often crowded, and the inside is quite cramped, so I prefer sitting outside where the couches lend a relaxed vibe. The desserts and tea have never really made an impression on me as it all feels quite standard, with one exception — their divine chocolate tart. Rich and chocolaty (you’d be surprised how many tarts lack this), the texture and consistency always has me coming back for more. Be sure to order this when you’re here, and top it off with a light tea, such as a Darjeeling.
For some reason, I come to this place in the evenings more than I do the afternoons, as it is one of the rare dessert places that open until late. Besides, 10pm at night is as good as any other time for cake and tea!

Came here after dinner last weekend to sample their cakes. Was pretty psyched about trying stuff here — there always seems to be a line outside.
What I Love: The ambiance is pretty nice. I love the menu — very artistic. The cake options also look visually veryyy yummmmy. Ordered a slice of cake and the Raspberry Sorbet — which was really quite good. I loved the Sorbet. The décor looked pretty cool — decked with Moet bottled on top and boxes designed pretty nicely — with their logo. They serve you water as you sit — and the store as a whole looked nice. I like that they have ice-​cream and chocolate cakes. It’s good to have a balance of fruity and chocolate.
What I Didn’t Love: The cake slice, the Equator, was pretty hmmmm. I’ve tasted better elsewhere. Maybe their other cakes are better. Service was average. Seemed a little distracted.

Despite being a little difficult to get to, Laurent Bernard has its fair share of fans. The café itself is not very big but it was rather packed on a weekday evening when we went. It is unsurprising too, given the quality and variety of pastries and chocolates here.
The only way I can describe the chocolate desserts here is that it is a treat for the senses. They look gorgeous with a shiny finish, smell delightfully chocolatey and taste dark, rich and the creams simply melt on your tongue. To try their famous chocolate soufflé, you often have to wait quite awhile and in my case, more than an hour as the chef was off on his break. But good things are worth waiting for, so I waited and thankfully wasn’t disappointed. I’ve also tried the trianon which has a hazelnut base and the chocolate tart, and they are as sinful as they are tasty.
This is a place to treat yourself to, as it can be quite pricey, but because it is so dense and rich, it is difficult to eat too many desserts as well.

The chocolate is so delicious and so rich, you’ll want to savour every bite you take.
They’ve got everything chocolate here. Chocolate bars, chocolate pastries, cookies, lollipops and even cocoa powder. I haven’t have the opportunity to try all their stuff but my favourite is the Pure chocolate cake. The chocolate is sticky and melts in your mouth. It’s everything you would imagine heaven would taste like. If you only get one thing on the menu, get this. But, I have to warn you that it IS very rich so I would recommend that you share this with a friend or you’ll get a total chocolate overload.
Their chocolate bars are housed in a special refrigerated section of the shop so you can be assured that they’re not crappy when you buy them. they have two types; gourmet bars and origin bars. Origin bars are just pure chocolate bars made with cocoa from different parts of South America. Gourmet bars are like your regular chocolate bars. They come in dark, milk chocolate and white.
If you love chocolate, this is heaven for you. They are a little pricey but you get what you pay for.