Teuscher Confiserie

This is simply the finest chocolate to be had in Philly, Philadelphia, or the suburbs. Do I give it to my wife, yes. Do I give it to my kids, yes (they love the choc covered orange peels and dipped slices). Do I give it to my chocoholic sister, you bet (she just about swoons when tasting it). Do I give it to my friends, sometimes we share it when they visit. Do I trade it, no, not too many people understand or appreciate it if they haven’t tried it. Do I rave about it to anyone who asks about quality chocolate, yes.
Do I eat it myself, of course. Though I’ve never delighted in more than two pieces in an evening, that’s always been enough to satisfy my desire.
I’ve only thrice had chocolate it’s equal, or better. Once it’s equal in northern California in some remote town where they make/​made over-​sized truffles by hand (I forget the name, it was 20+ years ago and that memorable). It’s equal at Jagielky’s in Ventor
NJ, also many years ago, now owned by another family so I don’t know if the quality remains as it was. Only once it’s better, by the chef at Golden Pheasant (Michel Faure now retired) as a dessert, and it’s a long story.
If you prefer quality (over quantity) and savor the sensations of your body and mind as you nibble (really, take your time) delightful delicacies this is the exquisite confection for you.

i first found out about teuscher truffles when i was a little boy in the mid 1970’s living in texas. we lived about an hour away from houston, which at that time was one of i think only 3 places in the USA you could get them (and WAY before the internet). the first time i had one, my mind was blown. i got them as a gift from my parents a few more times over the next few years before my family moved to NJ effectively losing my teuscher source in the process.
about 10 – 12 years later, while traveling in switzerland, i tracked down the local teuscher dealer (again, WAY before the internet, let alone GPS, so wandering around a foreign city looking for a small chocolate store wasn’t the easiest thing, but i NEEDED my fix!). they were as great as i remembered, but sadly, i had to go back home and leave these great treats behind.
i’m not sure when i found out there was an outlet in NY, but that is almost irrelevant because i rarely go up to the city — i went there once in the last 20 some-​odd years.
i’m also not sure why it took to so long to find out there was this store in philadelphia, mere minutes from my house. i found it by looking up teuscher online, planning on buying some as a gift to be shipped to a co-​worker. when i found out there was an outlet in philly, i was overcome with such mixed emotions — one of sheer and utter delight, and one of fear of impending bankruptcy and defaulting on my mortgage and car payments for having spent all my money on chocolate.
knowing i should probably not ‘break the seal’ and should still just order it online, i of course made the trip into philly. the truffles are as good as i remembered! yes, they are expensive, but they are so worth it! the champagne truffles are great, as are the others that i tried that day (mint, milk chocolate, baileys, etc). if you are someone how truly appreciates chocolate, give these a try — you’ll be glad you did!

Champagne truffles, where do I begin. I’m still dreaming of these amazingly delicious confections, weeks after trying them for the first time. Are they pricey… Yes, but worth every single penny! No nasty aftertaste or fake flavor here. I would seriously make the trip just to get these truffles because they’re that good!
I also got some praline and other confections and everything was just delicious.
I would certainly go back anytime and will definitely be adding these chocolates as my go to gift chocolates! They’re expensive but worth it. Go buy some… But please leave me some champagne truffles!!!

After trying all eight different pieces of chocolate that I got from Teuscher, I’ve decided that the only piece worth coming back for and paying $ 99/​lb is the dark champagne truffle. Don’t get me wrong, the other ones are not bad; in fact, some of them taste above average. However, if you want me to pay $ 2.50 for a piece of chocolate, then I expect it to be outstanding, not just above average. I certainly will come back, but only for the champagne truffles.

Expensive but tasty. Makes a nice gift. The store is VERY small, so you might want to go back if it’s crowded.

This is just an update, so please take a minute to read my previous reviews.
It’s that time of the season to treat yourself, and when I want a sweet treat, this is the first place I’ll stop. I can tell you two things about this establishment after coming here for many years now:
1) Their candy is better than any confectioner I have ever tried, including Godiva.
2) Their Pink Peppercorn bar is the single best piece of chocolate candy I have ever tasted, period. (For a full description, see my previous review.)
This visit I picked up their buttercreams. Surprisingly dense cream, which is nice as it does not run out and get everywhere, flavored with raspberry or orange. They are a large candy, about the size of a peppermint patty but thicker, and the cream inside is sweet yet not overly so. The highlight for me was the orange one, with orange oil so fresh it perfumed the whole room. Eating it was like eating sunshine.
Don’t forget to try the seasonal favorites. The double butter truffles are rumored to be put on your pillow during turn-​down service in Heaven. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and pick yourself up something delicious today.
And don’t forget to swing back next month for stocking stuffers and their December special truffles. I’ll be in picking up treats for the good folks on my list!

This place is VERY expensive, but the chocolate is good so I recommend it for impressing someone you want to think you are sweet and feed your own sweet tooth with less expensive but just as tasty alternative chocolate places.

Teuscher Chocolate’s is my favorite place to go to treat myself and/​or get a really beautifully presented, tasty gift. The chocolates are flown in weekly from Switzerland so they are always fresh. They can’t be beat by any other chocolate in Philadelphia or the world — they’re voted the best chocolate in the world. My favorites are the jasmine truffle, milk nougat, nama and, of course, their world famous champagne truffle. They are pricey, but 100% worth it — each truffle is $ 2.50, but other pieces can be as low as $ 1.00 a piece. The space is cute and small, the staff is helpful and not pushy — they have helped me put together really lovely assortments for gifts. I would absolutely recommend Teuscher Chocolates to anyone who loves delicious, European chocolate!

This was your typical chocolate shop. I wasn’t impressed — nothing super special about anything, but obviously everything was super expensive. I’ll wait to go back to Switzerland or Belgium to pay that much for high end chocolates.

The lady and I decided to find the best chocolate in the area and, oh my, did we find the best! The quality matches the price but there is nothing to dislike at Teuscher.
The owner (?) was so intrigued by selection for only a couple Grand Marnier chocolates, in addition to our actual selection, that he pulled out his private stash of GM chocolate liqueur to share with us. Customer service at its absolute pinnacle!

As someone who grew up in Switzerland, I am a bit saddened that we have to go to an expensive specialty store like Teuscher to get good-​quality chocolates. I used to be able to pick out chocolates like these (from various brands) inexpensively in the candy section of any supermarket in Switzerland. I had no idea how good I had it at the time…
That being said, Teuscher’s chocolates are authentic in taste and design. I highly recommend their liguor-​flavored truffles and their liquor-​filled chocolates. Even their solid chocolate pieces are a bit pricey per unit, but they really give you a good representation of what chocolate should taste like, unlike the artificial sweetener/​milk-​substitute/​vegetable oil-​based/​hyper-​processed Hershey stuff that people keep buying.
The packaging is also really classy and beautiful. These chocolates are a perfect gift for someone you care about, someone who loves chocolate (hint: me! lol, jk), or for yourself as a random treat after a difficult work day. I’m so glad Teuscher has a location in Philly!

Best truffles ever! Unique unearthly flavors! Even though it is a bit pricy, but you can buy as few as you like. So don’t worry about it :-)

I have only tried the champagne truffle. It was very good, better than I expected. Most of the time I don’t usually go for truffles because I can’t taste whatever they are «supposed» to taste like and it just tastes like chocolate. They are very decadent, and you can taste the distinct contrast of the chamagne filling to the chocolate shell. The taste is very good, one of the best chocolates that I have tasted, but keep in mind when reading this review that chocolate is not something that I tend to go nuts over.
To me, Teuscher Confiserie is not worth the price. I am glad that I was able to try something that so many have raved about, but I won’t be seeking out another tasting soon. Though I can’t imagine ever tasting chocolate that would be worth $ 80 a pound.

Yes this place is SUPER expensive ($ 2 –2.50 per one truffle) BUT its imported from Sweden weekly. I think you should splurge yourself once in a while. I mean don’t buy a pound ($ 89.00 per pound) but buy maybe five or ten pieces (about $ 10). Overall Delicious, best chocolate in the world. Probably wont come back for a while just because my wallet is tiny…

Philadelphia is extremely lucky; this is Teuscher’s only location in the city! Known worldwide for their premium confections, more specifically their famous and delectable Dom Perignon champagne-​infused truffles (which are my personal favorite), Teuscher imports everything they sell from their home base in Zurich, Switzerland. If it’s not champagne that tickles your tongue, Grand Marnier vodka and Bailey’s irish cream-​infused truffles are just a few of the other varieties available. They also carry chocolate bars, fruit preserves, a variety of chocolate animals (cats, dogs, and owls, to name a few), and adorable little themed chocolate boxes that change with the season. Give Teuscher a try – you’ll be happy you did!

Good chocolate, but not worth the price.
I stopped in to buy some assorted chocolates after a lady-​friend requested wine and chocolate one evening. Hoping to find some good chocolate to go along with good wine, I stopped into Teuscher. They had a good assortment of chocolates, and not really knowing exactly which one I wanted to settle on, I selected a box of bittersweet truffles and a few assorted bars.
The bars were good, they went well with the wine, but they weren’t the best I’ve ever had by any means. They were a good texture, with an okay texture.
The truffles were a mixed bag, as can be expected from a variety pack. But when I pay $ 26 for a pack of 9 truffles, I do want a higher «WOW!» to «Meh, okay…» ratio than I received.
If you’re trying something different or buying a gift for someone but want something a little more unique than Godiva, then Teuscher is good. If you aren’t going for buying a name though, then skip on this and find something better.

Haiku ode to the Champagne Truffle
Sensual bursting
Cocoa cream sweet tingly
I want another
Forget Godiva, Naked Chocolate or Max Brenner, ladies. If a special gentleman in your life loves you, he’ll give you Teuscher. And if you don’t have a special someone in your life, go ahead and treat yourself to some champagne truffles! You deserve it!
The Philadelphia location offers chocolates shipped in weekly from their native Switzerland. Amazingly, they survive the trip and taste every bit as orgasmically delicious as the ones available in the Zurich shop.
PS Guys, if you are ever in the doghouse, she will forgive you if you have a box of these at hand.

Great googly-​moogly! Don’t be scared away by the $ 75/​pound price. It works out to approx. $ 2.25 per truffle and it’s worth every penny! If you really enjoy chocolate, I recommend the Nama truffle. To put this review into perspective, I’m a chocolate enthusiast who has lived in Paris, and who seeks out sublime eats and treats in every city I visit. The best spots I’ve found so far include François chocolate bar in NYC (it’s hidden, like a secret garden!), Fran’s Chocolates in Seattle, Thomas Haas in Vancouver (I love Thomas Haas, the man AND the brand!), Pierre Marcolini here and abroad, Venezuelan handmade miracles at Sazon in Philly, and an Ecuadorian melt-​in-​your-​hand bar my friend brought me from Ecuador. I’m attending the Salon du Chocolat in NYC next month, and going on an adventure of chocolate discovery in Switzerland in December.
Bottom line? I declare these the finest traditional truffle chocolates I have ever tasted!

Okay, so i’ve only had them during the Rittenhouse Spring Festival each year but man… they really have the BEST champagne truffles… sooooo delicious and you can really taste the champagne. It’s been really hard to find ones like these… I remember eating really delicious ones when i was in france and haven’t really found good ones since… but now i have and I always treat myself to some and buy more as gifts.
YUM!

This is a nice outpost for Teuscher — there is another (tiny) shop at 16 & Walnut.
Teuscher has a good assortment of filled dark & milk chocolates. The truffles at Leonidas are somehow better — in my opinion. And for packaging and presentation — I’m all about Neuhaus.
But for top-​quality chocolates, Teuscher is a safe bet for corporate or special occasion gift giving. The flower boxes are beautiful — but very pricey.