Neuhaus Chocolatier

Fantastic service!
Ran in with only a few minutes before catching a train to NYC. Needed to pick up a few gifts for my host and this was the perfect place.
Neuhaus has an amazing company history. They started off originally as a drug store selling medicines that they coated in chocolate. Turns out everyone loved the chocolate more than the medicine and the shop decided to start coating nuts and fruits in chocolate instead. They were one of the first companies to do this and have been making delicious chocolate ever since.
The service was great, the clerk rapidly went through potential options until we found something that worked for my budget and preferences. The packaging was lovely and I was given a brief but thorough overview of the chocolate, pairing options, and history. The gift was a hit and the chocolate was delicious!
Great place to stop by if you are ever in the area or heading out of town.

I can’t speak for the customer service, since my husband brought me home a box that he picked up on the way home from work– BUT, I will say that the chocolate that be brought me is deeeeelicious!!! Oh my goodness, he tends to bring me a box of chocolate around our anniversary from different chocolatiers, and I have to say that this particular chocolate is amazing. The box he chose for us is fun, too, because it has the history of the brand and flavors in a booklet that comes with it. It’s very interesting to read about the different types and what they are fashioned after. Definitely worth a taste!

What a nice little sweet shop inside Union Station. It’s the perfect place to grab a sweet treat before boarding the metro or train. Be warned — these chocolates are rich and decadent you only need to eat a couple. Also, if it’s hot outside, be prepared to eat them quickly as these chocolates melt quickly.

mmmm! so delicious. i will now always stop by here every time i have to travel.
the lavender ganache is amazing. it’s creamy but with a great bite in the center. decadent dark chocolate infused with lavender covered with dark chocolate shell (perfect shell not too thick or thin). topped with bit of lavender crystals for a nice crunch, bite, and mmmm … feel.
pretty pricey tho– i got two pieces and it cost $ 3.75! that’s half a chipotle bowl! lol

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this chocolatier on my way out of Union Station! I had heard of this Belgian brand as very high-​end, but I had never had a chance to try any Neuhaus chocolates until today. These chocolates are so well-​made and heavenly. The texture is so smooth and delicious, and the flavoring and artistry are perhaps only barely surpassed by Swiss-​branded Teuscher chocolates.
The girl working at the chocolate counter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with chocolate selections. She was very friendly and wrapped the chocolates so nicely that I was faced with a big dilemma: I really wanted to eat the chocolates inside the box, but I did not want to ruin the beautiful bow she made with the colorful ribbon around the gift box.
It’s great to know there is a location for Neuhaus chocolates in America that can ship them anywhere around the country. Although I live a couple of hours away, I now know exactly where to go to get a special chocolate gift — whether to myself or to others.

I was on the way home yesterday & decided to do a quick «shop by» & came across this Chocolatier. I usually get the «No, we do not» answer when I pose if there are any Vegan options & whoa Nelly, they had a few different items to choose from.
After a quick tutelage bestowed upon me on the ingredients & history of NC, I was offered samples. I passed on the covered Almonds this go around, yet tried the Brussels Collection Orangettes. Simple terms, they are candied orange peel covered in dark chocolate… SUCCULENT VEGAN FRIENDLY CHOCOLATE HEAVEN!
Quick history told to the customers that walk in:
Jean Neuhaus settles in Brussels and opens a pharmacy in the prestigious Galerie de la Reine. He covers his medicines in a layer of chocolate to make them more palatable. Is there a Candied Doctor in the house?!
I bought 3 & consumed them all on the way home. I will try very hard to hit Metro in the opposite way today :-)

Neuhaus is a Belgian chocolatier. The staff was friendly, but I was disappointed that we were not offered any samples since the chocolates are expensive and you want to know what you are getting. We purchased a box for a gift and a few to try ourselves.
The Plaisir is dark chocolate with a crisp, sweet nougatine (a confection made with sugar or honey) surrounding a creamy, hazelnut ganache. The Caprice is dark chocolate with a nougatine shell and a Madagascar vanilla cream center. We were told that this was Princess Di’s favorite, but I generally don’t trust skinny people when it comes to food.
Both were delicious. But there are so many artisanal chocolatiers now, I imagine the appeal comes from the pretty truffles and the history of this brand. It’s a great place to stop for a gift in Union Station.

The husband and wife are delightful.
The samples are incredible.
Hazelnut chocolate better than Nutella and has been around for much longer.
The staff is incredibly nice and helpful.
Look forward to coming back for future purchases.
Great holiday gifts!

I met a Belgian woman while sitting at the bar at Oyamel. We had a discussion about good chocolate and she recommended this place. I’m happy she did because it is freaking amazing. It’s like «eyes turn into spirals» good. That was yesterday. I went back again today… now I want to try everything. :)

Ok I think I found my favorite chocolatier. I tried the chocolate dipped shortbread and I hate to say this, but I think I like these more than the Hawaiian chocolate dipped shortbreads I’ve had before. All of it’s good here. These make great gifts (if you don’t eat it on the plane.).
The challenge is that these stores are mainly in the East Coast. I guess I’ll be ordering these online.

The chocolate here is fantastic. I always make sure to stop in before I have a train. You can’t go wrong with their truffles, their milk and dark chocolate bars, and their cookies (especially the diavola). It’s a bit expensive but worth every penny and they make for great gifts! Also, the workers here are very friendly and should have free samples of certain items if you ask for them!

The staff was so friendly and helpful. They helped me pick a great selection based on my preferences. The chocolates are beautiful and they have a great selection. And they gave me several free samples as I was choosing to help me decide! They then wrapped my purchase up beautifully in a box and ribbon. I was very happy with my purchase!

These are the best quality chocolates available in DC and frankly around the world. Try my favorite, the chocolate covered orange peels. Amazing!

I have been going to Neuhaus and recommending the shop to my friends for a couple of years now and still think these are the best chocolates in Union Station. The quality of the chocolate is outstanding. Plus (and this is a huge plus) the staff is always pleasant and knowledgeable. Not many shops maintain quality and service but Neuhaus has. Highly recommend.

Wandering around Union Station, we are drawn to the Chocolatier sign, which led to two incredibly friendly and welcoming gals who quickly had us totally charmed. Of course, the dazzling array of amazing chocolates had something to do with it, but Neuhaus, do know you’ve got the right staff here! Knowledgeable and excellent salespeople!
Watch out, because when you point to one they will lovingly describe what’s in it, and you will have them adding that to your bag as well. Before we knew it, we were giving in to the sights and sounds of many to take back to our hotel room.
Now here’s the extra amazing part… our selections only totaled twelve bucks! We seriously feared we were going to be paying more for this caliber of chocolate goodness.
For the next two nights, we treated ourselves to these tasty morsels, and they were ALL exceptional! Husband was beyond enamored with their marzipans. Said it was the best he’s ever had. Extra likes for me were the ones that had slight crunches to them.
Why no pics? Well, YOU try to stop and take pics of them. I dare say you will probably be too, uh, distracted too.

Violet flavored ganache, whatttt. I’ve never had violet-​flavored-​anything in my life so when I bit into this heavenly chunk of violet encrusted chocolate my taste buds exploded with approval and awe. It tasted like rainbow. A beautiful rainbow on a spectacularly sunny day. Unicorns frolicking in the meadows. Everyone giving each other hugs. Joyous tears and a harpsichord on a cloud.
Win.

Once again, awesome chocolate. Was sent out to the capital for a meeting and made it my mission to come, especially after a rough and drizzly morning. I got three bags, one for myself, two for coworkers. I would say 18 chocolates set me back $ 27. It’s pricey stuff, but it is very very good chocolate and what’s a few dollars to perk up my and my coworkers’ day?
My service was great. Got two chocolates handed to me! Woohoo samples! The store manager was the one who helped me and handed me his card should I ever have the need to do a special-​er order. I had told him I went to NY to buy some chocolates and ship them for my mom. The store has most of the chocolates, but the NYC store on Madison is obviously a flagship. And yes, I spent over $ 100 for three boxes and $ 15 on shipping, but my momma is worth it. She was very very happy.

Neuhaus chocolates are little pieces of chocolate heaven. With the help of the kind chocolatier, I selected an assorted mix of hazelnut, raspberry and ganache chocolates… all were creamy and silky smooth and I savored each piece.
I love chocolate! Neuhaus is definitely one of the best and tops my list.

I went in to pick up some chocolates for my Valentine this past Februrary for two reasons: they have good chocolate, and she said it was her favorite (the second being the most important).
Upon entering, I was greeted by a few friendly employees and a host of options to choose from. I asked if I could put a custom box of chocolates together, since the Valentine has issues with any type of nut (which is odd why she’s with me, since I’m a bit nutty myself), but I digress. The ladies behind the counter were more than helpful in putting together hand chosen chocolates in a heart shaped box, all wrapped in a beautiful bow and placed in a fancy bag with red tissue paper for the Hallmark Holiday. For the whole thing, my check came to around $ 32 for about 20 – 25 pieces of candy, which I thought was pretty good.
I’ll definitely be back to Neuhaus, and not just because she told me so.

Have you ever bitten into anything and thought this must be what heaven tastes like? Up until now, heaven was a big filet mignon in the sky or maybe a Ted’s Bulletin pop tart, but now I have found something better. Pralines by neuhaus.
These chocolates alone could solve any conflicts and tame any bad situation:
Meeting a significant others parents (as another Unilocaler suggested)?
Bring these along.
Your girlfriend found your stash of porn?
Buy these
Was said stash taking up an entire cabinet and a duffle bag?
Buy three boxes
Forgot her birthday?
Buy these, and some jewelry, also you may want to move to another country.
Neuhaus has been in the business since 1857 and began in Brussels and in my opinion is one the best chocolatiers in DC. They now have a convenient store front in Union Station, which is superbly staffed.
Each of their chocolates (especially the pralines) have a subtle taste, not overwhelming, and not overstuffed with nougat, nuts or other distractions. I recommend the discovery collection, so that you can try a whole collection of pralines. There is also a sommelier collection which provides 16 pieces of chocolate and a brochure noting their wine pairings.
I’ve said enough, just go!