De Bonbonnerie chocolate bar

At De Bonbonnerie, chocolate is not an afterthought, but has been the heart of the business since 1986. This Leiden family business on the Apothekersdijk combines a chocolatier with a small lunch café, allowing you to either take something delicious to go or sit down quietly for coffee, lunch, or a drink.

Behind the counter, you will find handmade chocolate in all shapes and flavors. From bonbons and chocolate bars to seasonal products and gifts, there is plenty to choose from on the spot or take home.

Handmade chocolate

De Bonbonnerie makes various chocolate products in-house. The assortment includes bonbons, truffles, chocolate bars, and chocolate products that change with the seasons throughout the year.

Those who enjoy trying different flavors will find much more here than just milk, dark, and white. The chocolates are made with a variety of fillings, such as praline, caramel, fruit, coffee, and nuts.

There is also a wide selection for a gift. Chocolate can be put together in various packages, and there are special products for holidays and other occasions.

Stay seated for a moment

De Bonbonnerie is also a lunch café. There are a limited number of seats inside, making it feel smaller scale than a large restaurant.

You can go there for coffee and cake, but also for a full lunch. The menu includes sandwiches, club sandwiches, croques, salads, and hot lunch dishes, among other things.

You can also pull up a chair here for a drink. This makes it a place where you don't just pop in to buy chocolate, but can also linger for a while during a day in Leiden.

Make your own chocolate bar

A nice part of the assortment is the custom chocolate bars. In addition to the existing varieties, De Bonbonnerie also offers the option to create your own chocolate bar.

You choose the base and ingredients yourself. This way you make a bar for yourself, but of course it also works well as a personal gift.

Chocolate to take away or have delivered

Those who do not live in Leiden do not always have to come to the shop. De Bonbonnerie has its own delivery service in Leiden and surrounding areas and also ships various chocolate products by post.

Additionally, you can order online and pick up your order in the store.

It is precisely this combination that makes De Bonbonnerie versatile: you can step inside for a single bonbon or chocolate bar, browse extensively for a gift, or simply sit down at a table for coffee and lunch.