L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
52 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Crema's Take
“This charming European-style chocolaterie in Cambridge is the stuff of hot chocolate dreams—reviewers consistently call it the best they've found anywhere, praising its rich, velvety Peruvian single-origin blend that's worth every penny. The intimate, cozy atmosphere feels like stepping into a Swiss café, making it the perfect spot to linger over a cup on a snowy evening while surrounded by expertly crafted bonbons and artisanal chocolate treats. If you're serious about chocolate in any form, this is less of a coffee shop detour and more of a pilgrimage.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Came for buying some chocolate! Milk Chocolate Mouse, Dark Chocolate Mouse: The most classic products. They had a thin string on the back to mimic a tail, which also helps keep your hands clean—a fun and thoughtful design. The cocoa and milk flavors were pure and rich, with a smooth and silky texture. I personally didn't find it too sweet. My friends who tasted it also raved about it. Pavé Glacé: The best of the bunch. Made in the same way as nama chocolate生チョコ—frozen chocolate ganache, but this one had a fine layer of cocoa powder, making it denser and more solid. It melted in mouth and starts to linger, with a more distinct flavor profile from bitter to sweet to fragrant. Sesame Truffe: Two pieces in one serving was perfect. A thin layer of light cocoa powder on the surface, the shell was so crisp that it crumbled in mouth, and the flowing filling with nutty and caramel flavors immediately spills out. However, I didn't taste much sesame; it's closer to hazelnut, the classic chocolate flavor, and a bit on the sweeter side.
Met a friend for hot chocolate on a snowy Monday night and enjoyed the coziness of conversation. Inside is really cute, you feel like you've stepped into Europe. They feature lots of Swiss treats and there's something everyone would like. I ordered a milk chocolate hot chocolate and my friend got a dark chocolate. The drinks are rich and super smooth. I always need a little water which luckily they have a pitcher with little cups. We then split two treats, the Engadiner Nusstorte and Cherry Tart. Both were delicious, and they complimented the drinks nicely, especially the Cherry adding that contrasting tartness to a sweet beverage. The gentleman working was also nice he cut the treats in half for us to split. I was shocked how busy it was, at most points there wasn't a free table inside, as people come here to chat and enjoy. It was the perfect place to meet a friend and l'd come back for sure.
This is probably the best place on earth to ever have a hot chocolate. I’ve been to all three of their locations and it never disappoints. I’m a big fan of the Peruvian single source. But expect to pay around $20 for two hot chocolates and beware that it’s $1.25 up charge for a dairy free milk option.
This is a must-try experience for any chocolate lover. L.A. Burdick crafts what might be the world's best hot chocolate—rich, velvety, and intensely flavored. It truly deserves the hype. The only venue and its extremely limited seating.
This is my favorite place to get hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is the best I’ve found in Boston, the atmosphere is cozy & warm feeling,& the chocolate is delicious. *Pricing is a bit steep with a small hot chocolate currently costing $7.50 & a large costing $9. But it’s certainly worth it as a treat.
Crema Reviews
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