Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie
1907 Central St, Wilmette, IL
Crema's Take
“This Belgian-inspired chocolaterie brings authentic European charm to Wilmette with their standout house-made chocolates and expertly crafted hot chocolates, particularly their showstopping Triple Chocolate blend that layers white, milk, and dark chocolate into pure indulgence. Beyond drinks, the crepes, pastries, and light fare create an ideal slow-coffee-shop atmosphere where friendly staff make you feel genuinely welcomed, making it the kind of cozy spot that keeps locals coming back year-round for both casual coffee dates and special occasion visits.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Leonidas chocolaterie (if there's such a word as that is a chocolatier who's Greek 🤣) just kidding! It's a hidden gems tucked away in Evanston. They have so many nice things to try and one trip is not enough. Just gazing at the display adds to the calorie count. We reached…
nice place, but macarons and cake pops were freezer-burned and stale; 1 of 6 (raspberry) macarons was fresh, the rest were terrible. Waste of money!!! Chai latte was good, crepes looked good, eh....
The moment you walk in, you’re hit with the amazing smell of freshly baked croissants! It’s so heavenly! The staff are super sweet and the drinks and foods are wonderful! 10/10! Highly recommend! It’s like taking a trip to Europe and back!
Their specialty hot chocolate is delicious! I got the Triple Chocolate Hot Chocolate and it came out really quickly and tasted exactly as described: white, milk, and dark chocolate combined into a single drink. Definitely on the sweeter side, but I imagine the darker variants…
I got the almond croissant and the Mexican hot chocolate. Both were absolutely delicious. Really relaxing and cozy with very friendly people working!
Leonidas is one of our favorites. We occasionally buy chocolates around Christmas but we mostly go year round for the delicious food and European feel. The crepes and coffee are great! The quiche is incredible. But, they also have the very best avocado toast I have ever had with…
Crema Reviews
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