Chocolat Moderne

One of the hidden gems in nyc. Exceelent selection of beautifully hand crafted chocolates. The owner Jim was very helpful and generous throughout the purchase. Will definately make another visit. Thank you for the delicous samples as well!

Mediocre–
I expected more from this place given previous Unilocal reviews and owner credential and achievements. Got a box of 24 for my girlfriend’s birthday and it was a hit and miss experience. Some were great and some were just plain out bad. If you haven’t tried yet I recommend Stick With Me. Their bonbons are way better. I might be back given that my girlfriend and I marked down the ones that were decent and have yet to try the others.
BTW: Perhaps I’m just there at a bad time but the owner was not as nice as other people said on Unilocal.I tried engaging in a conversation but she called over one of her employees to handle me and she went into the backroom and was never to be seen again.

I happened to be in the neighborhood for brunch and Google led me to Chocolat Moderne. What an amazing discovery. When you walk in, the first thing you see is all the chocolate-​making equipment and I happened upon Joan, the owner and chocolatier herself, working on a batch. Then her husband Jim came out to greet me and led me through the process of choosing a custom 24 chocolate box as a gift for my friend’s wedding.
I sampled a few of the chocolates at Jim’s urging while there and was blown away at the interesting and exquisite flavor combinations (my favorite was the persimmon white peach caramel that was a part of the Japanese collection). I’m looking forward to going back and trying many more (I’ve got my eye on the adzuki bean and shiso lime).
I’ve eaten a lot of chocolate in my day and Chocolat Moderne’s truffles are some of the best that I’ve had. Plus the service really can’t be beat – Jim and Joan were both warm, informative, and happy to answer any and all of the questions I had.
Highly recommended, especially if you’re looking for a beautiful gift or just want to eat some delicious chocolates yourself.

Hands down, the best passion fruit filled bon bons anywhere!

Literally the best chocolate I have had in SO long. Melts in your mouth– absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

The NYC Street Nut Chocolate bar is absolutely amazing! I tried a bunch of different chocolate from here and everything was delicious. They had very interesting combinations of flavors that were surprisingly savory. I highly recommend anyone going here!
They make a great gift for clients during the holiday season. I was able to send my clients chocolate with their company’s logo on it! Definitely going back again soon!

This place is incredible! It’s in a wholesale space where they actually make all the chocolate bars and truffles on site, so it’s not your usual brick and mortar shop. But once you are inside, you can see all the equipment and all their truffles and bars on display. When I came in, the two owners were there and very friendly, and they were so generous with samples (I even got a whole truffle, the hazelnut!) and telling me about what they were inspired by and their unique and cute names for each truffle. I had the hazelnut truffle there, which was incredible, as well as a few of the dark, milk, white, and blonde chocolates — all were delicious. When I came home tonight, we had the The Lover bar, which is white chocolate, caramel, passion fruit with cardamom, and it was just as delicious as it sounds — filled with passion fruit on the inside, and the chocolate was really creamy and decadent. It doesn’t help that the truffles are so pretty because then I have the dilemma of whether I should eat them or just continue staring at them. I’d highly recommend this place when you’d like to splurge on high quality chocolate — all made with Valrhona!

If I had to name a favorite chocolate, it would be chocolate covered cherries, and if I had to choose again, it would be these from Chocolate Moderne. They have vodka in them. They look like lug nuts that were shaped with a machete and dusted red. They gleam like some hot guy’s muscle car. The box with that satin sash like they just won a beauty pageant… Well, they did. I wish there were more in the box. There is only one tray.

The chocolates from here are ridiculous, RIDICULOUS. So good. Did I say they were good?
I first had them at Murray’s Cheese for a chocolate and cheese class they had. There was a very nice woman from Chocolate Moderne there who gave us the whole history behind the shop, and a breakdown of each little chocolate which were each thoughtfully paired with a cheese.
The best chocolates in New York.
The best chocolates and pairings we had and have been serving at dinner parties at home are:
Baked apple chocolate with aged Vermont cheddar.
Espresso chocolate with Up In Smoke Chevre (this one will blow your mind)
Pear chocolate with aged gouda.
There was a chocolate and Epoisse pairing, but I forgot what was in the chocolate, I will edit it in when I remember.
Chocolate Moderne is a must try! (especially with the cheese)

Love the secret, tucked away location. Felt like you came upon something quite special… and you have! Joan was a doll, and gave me samples of several things, all of which I enjoyed, but I was only partially happy with what I ended up buying. The chocolate covered cherry was stupendous! The best I’ve ever had… and I’ll be back for those. The white chocolate/​coconut heart was delicious and I’m enjoying the chocolate bar with pistachio praline. However, the orange infused chocolate ganache piece had no discernible orange flavor and the Greek walnut and spices filled piece actually tasted of slightly rancid nuts. So, I have mixed feelings, but the pieces I enjoyed were so good, I think i’ll be back to try others… and to get more of those cherries!

Maybe I just have commitment issues, but ascending 9 floors is a lot to ask of someone, even for tasty chocolate from friendly folks. After getting inside (I knocked because the sign is unclear, which seemed to be a bothersome interruption for them**), I tried 4 samples out (chipotle, lavender, and 2 others) and looked around the operation
*Granted, I hate elevators and this one is slow, but I felt trapped to buy something once I walked in.
**I understand they were actually doing something since this is a production facility that’s more sensitive to climate-​controlled conditions than normal retail shops, but didn’t feel too welcomed.
^Well it’s always supremely helpful helpful to include ‘chocolates’ in the Most Reviewed for a chocolatier, Unilocalbot.

I went here to get some of the Greek Easter Eggs that were advertised on New York Daily News and I was not disappointed!
This place is hidden and has to be accessed by elevator. It was raining when we went, so the sign wasn’t out front and we had to ask the doorman. Don’t give up if you don’t see a sign! It is at this address!
The chocolate is beautiful, unique and exciting! Inside of the Easter Eggs were fillings such as baklava, honey thyme caramel and milk ganache with figs. The eggs were a little pricey, but completely worth it and a really special gift for Greek Easter!

This place is home to some of the most beautiful chocolates I’ve ever seen. Glossy, hand-​painted with a marble-​esque finish and decadent fillings… this is artistry at it’s finest. The founder, Joan, is just a genius. This is tucked away on the 9^th floor of a relatively unmarked building but it’s far superior that the flashy Godiva’s that are parading as confectionery around the city.

Through a narrow lobby and off the street, Chocolat Moderne is tucked on the 9^th floor off the beaten path. Please do not let this discourage your New York chocolate trekking — it is worth taking the extra step (or, if preferred, elevator ride) to visit. This chocolatier is absolutely stocked with a decadent selection (and I do mean selection and decadent) hosting rack after rack of freshly created bonbons.
The lady herself, Joan Coukos, and her hubby were the hands-​on reps at the counter, so the charming customer service was stellar.
Bonbons are painted in perfectly tempered shell molds (Valrhona has never been in better form) with filled centers that absolutely ooze with a bravado of focused flavors — from the trending and expected sea salt caramel and liquor-​splashed ganaches, to oreintal persuasions such as persimmon peach and shiso lime. Pieces were $ 2.5-$ 3.5. Bars $ 8.
Chocolat Moderne has middle man retailers such as D&D and Whole Foods that offer some of their products. However, I would strongly recommend visiting the NY location if it’s available to your schedule — you deserve it!

The chocolate here is not just a feast for the tastebuds but also for the eyes. These precious sweet morsels of art come painted in swirls, in intricate designs, in delicate heart shapes that make you want to serenade your valentine every day. The flavors here are delightfully different, from lychee to pear, matcha green tea to pistachio praline… every single piece I’ve had here was top notch in flavor and design. How can you resist a chocalate named Madame Xstasy?? This is chocolate made with artistry and love, pricey but worth every dime and more interesting in flavor combinations than I’ve had from any other chocolatier-​from Jacque Torres to Neuhaus to Vosges (which has some bizarre combos that are off-​putting). The chocolate gems here make you sigh as you eat them, so pretty that sometimes you just want to look at them. My sister, having her cake and eating it too, took pictures of them before she popped a few into her mouth. Chocolat Moderne uses Valrona as the base, and you can taste the quality in every savory bite. Try the different flavors here… pistachio praline is marvelous, the bar with the sea salt peanut praline divine, the lychee chocolate (Les Nymphes) sublime, the pumpkin praline nice if you like pumpkin spices, the fruit and berry bar outstanding… I wonder if owners and employees are diabetics because they are not wolfing down the inventory.
Service here is as sweet as the chocolate you want to keep buying from them. The owner’s husband is so friendly and so affable you feel like buying something every time you see him. One late weekend day I passed by them (the chocolate workshop/​factory is on the 9^th floor, not street level) and he was outside trying to promote the business. I couldn’t go up that day but he was so charming i decided to go back another day. I am glad I did. This chocolate haven is definitely special.

Fantastic.
I am eating the tangy tomate bar today (crushed tomatoes, caramel, lemon, dark chocolate). How innovative! The chocolate is good quality too, and it just tastes amazing.
$ 8.50 for a small 2.5 oz bar is excessive.
I picked it up at the big Dean and Deluca store, and did not visit their store in the Flatiron yet. But I will someday based on this Tomate bar!

Excellent chocolate with some truly original flavors. I’ll illustrate why I like this place with a story about one flavor:
A chocolate bon bon, filled with salted caramel… and kalamata olive. Pair it with red wine… INCREDIBLE. (it’s part of their Greek Revival Series)
I loved it so much I wanted JUST that. But if you go to their website, you can only get packages… so I emailed.
The owner emailed me back the same day and gave me her info so we could coordinate a time to meet and put together a custom package just the way I like it.
So we’re talking good chocolate AND good service!

Absolutely amazing chocolate. I brought some bistro bars to the office and everyone was wowed. The flavors are incredible and the flavor combinations are truly works of art.

I love Chocolat Moderne! Their chocolates provide the perfect gift. They taste fantastic, the gift sets have unique flavor combinations, and the chocolates themselves are wonderfully artistic. I actually had trouble finding artisanal chocolates in New York City that were made here, in New York City; a detail that was very important to me. Not only are they made here, but I love visiting the workshop to pick up the chocolates — I nice little story to go along with the gift.
Absolutely delicious, unique, beautiful and local. Can’t get any better than that!

:HOT COCOA REVIEW ONLY:
Had the Kama Sutra, Dark Drinking Chocolate with Coconut, cardamom, and clove. I’ll eat my own arm if it’s got coconut on it, and drink it if you blend the whole thing in a cup. That aside, this was pretty tasty. It’s not overly spiced, just enjoyable. I wouldn’t list it is as my favorite cup of all time, but it’s enjoyable.
:Where to buy, for you SF homies:
Cici Gelateria in Mill Valley, Ca. Enjoy the best gelato in the bay while at Cici (IMO).
Or, you can order it online at the parent site for the same price, but add shipping (why bother?).