Belgium is a popular tourist attraction for several reasons but we all know it for mostly the famous foods. The waffles, french fries and, of course, the chocolate. Belgian chocolate stores are found around every corner of Brussels but it can be difficult to know which ones are worthwhile. This is why I’ve taken it upon myself to try the top three most popular brands off Yelp and ranked them for any future travelers.

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3. Pierre Marcolini at Galerie de la Reine 21, 1000 Brussel, Belgium

Score: 7

None of the chocolate brands on this list are bad. Especially with Marcolini, chocolate is very high quality. Their many chocolate flavors can be bold, experimental, and the risk tends to pay off. Additionally they have their very own signature mousse-like cakes that can taste like caramel, rose and more.

The only thing holding the brand back is the exceedingly high prices, for what really isn’t worth all that much. Unfortunately, the next other two brands have more benefits than Marcolini in the categories which is why the costs simply don’t excuse themselves. A box of 36 small chocolates is $43.Nevertheless Marcolini is high quality and delicious, if a bit expensive, and I give it a 7/10.

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2. Neuhaus at Galerie de la Reine 25, 1000 Brussel, Belgium

Score: 8.3

Neuhaus already gets points for innovation, as they are the inventors of praline chocolate. However, their good quality chocolates don’t stop there. Neuhaus has some of the highest quality cocoa beans in the chocolate world.

There are over 30 stores in Brussels alone, so this widespread popularity has truth behind it. They are not as experimental as Marcolini, but better versions of different milk and dark chocolates, with flavors like gianduja (ground hazelnut and sugar).

There’s only one downside: the price, again. Neuhaus isn’t even as expensive as Marcolini, and I honestly would rank it as though Neuhaus can't compete with the costs of the next brand I am ranking. A fourth pound of Neuhaus chocolate is $28 The chocolate is extremely good and appealing to people with all kinds of tastes, so I give it an 8.3/10.

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1. Corné Port-Royal at Galerie de la Reine 5, Brussels 1000 Belgium

Score: 9.5

Finally, Corné tops the list with its all-around good qualities. The chocolate is just as high quality as the other two, with interesting flavors from all corners of the world. It is also incredibly widely available. Not only does Corné have multiple stores in Brussels and other cities around the world, but their milk and dark chocolate bars are available in Belgian grocery stores.

If it weren’t enough to have high quality chocolate like this virtually everywhere, it also happens to be generally cheap. A box of 10 pieces is only $18.66. The only small takeaway is that the array of flavors is not very extensive like in Marcolini, but that’s a more minor detail considering everything. Overall, I give it a 9.5/10 since there is always room for improvement.

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Conclusion

Each of these chocolate shops brings something different to the table. Pierre Marcolini is perfect if you’re feeling fancy and want to treat yourself. Neuhaus is an excellent pick for gifts or sharing with family.

And Corné Port-Royal? It’s the best all-around with being affordable, delicious, and easy to find. Try them all if you’re ever in Belgium and see which is your favorite!