Chocolate as it should be...

The minute you walk into this charming small European-style shop, the aroma of fresh chocolate wafting from the kitchen in back beckons you to ogle the beautiful assortments of chocolates stacked neatly on small gold-ruffled trays displayed in two cases. There are beautiful marbleized Fruits de Mer in the shape of sea shells, prawns, and escargot filled with a divine chocolate hazelnut praline. The Pate de Noisette are exquisite chocolate diamonds filled with a blend of milk chocolate and hazelnut praline laced with diced pecans. Insanely good chocolate Marzipan rectangles so hard to find are decorated with fine white stripes. Unsweetened cocoa dusts the very popular truffle made with a milk chocolate cream center dipped in semisweet chocolate. A perfect chocolate rosette coiffs the Grand Marnier semisweet chocolate cup.

Some of the best chocolate I've ever had. Hot chocolate is the best in the city and a mouth Orgasm.

We went there for the first time a few days ago. We've lived in Evanston for 21 years and did not know of this place. The chocolates are fantastic and the staff was wonderful. The owner was kind enough to come out of the kitchen and answer my many questions about how this magic is done. If you like chocolates....you gotta go there!!

Let's cut to the chase... there is not a better chocolate shop anywhere than The Belgian Chocolatier Piron. Nope, not even in Belgium (from whence the shop owners hail). They are not cheap, but they shouldn't be. The chocolates are handmade, incredibly fresh and AMAZING! Everyone has their own tastes when it comes to chocolate selection, but having tried everything they make in this shop, I can assure you that you will pick a winner every time. The owners and their staff are always friendly, helpful and considerate. They take the time to ask if the chocolates are a gift, being transported via air, etc. and package accordingly. This shop is a treasure.

I've been to Belgium and I've been to the Belgian Chocolatier and the Belgian Chocolatier is better. Yeah, I said it...

Oh my gosh, my favorite Chocolatier EVER!!! I do not usually like filled chocolates, especially when they are filled with raspberry cream. Piron completely changed my opinions about chocolates. Never again will I buy a cheap box of chocolates. Thank you Piron for BLOWIN' my mind.

It is essential that we understand the necessities of life--particularly at this time--and they are the following--prayer, meditation, yoga, bubble baths with candles around the tub, with a following of champagne with strawberries, followed by BELGIAN CHOCOLATE!! There is a scientific fact of what Belgian chocolate does to the feminine heart--and that is just the beginning. This is literally the gift that keeps on giving. Here are my favorites. You MUST get the truffles which are nothing short of a gastronomic orgasm--then the French brandied cherries(he had to hire a chemist to get the right balance so he would not have to get a liquor license) the Grand Marnier mouse cradled by a dark chocolate cup, the lions( both in dark and milk chocolate) don't forget the sea shells which are indescribable, then the passion fruit (self explanatory) and don't forget the BARK! My favorite is the macadamia, but he has other kinds. I have saved the best for last. Family businesses that are the most successful are founded in genuine values--and PASSION! This man LOVES HIS WIFE!! How do I know?! He created a concoction that defies description that he named after his wife--PATRICE! I have had chocolate in more than a few countries around the world--and I have NEVER tasted ANYTHING like this! Don't believe me--just get it! Here's the process--call them--give them your order and your card number--and one hour--then just drive up-- call them to let you know that you are there-- they will give you curb side service-- OR just have them ship it! Ladies-- this is the treat we DESERVE! Gentlemen--don't forget your wallet--we are not discussing Hershey's here--if you are suffering cabin fever--trust me--this is the cure--your wife will give you ANOTHER kind of fever that cannot be discussed in this review. HOLLER!!

Once you try a piece of these special chocolates, you will want one each and every day! Brothers Bob and Fred Piron create their magical delights in their always pristine Chocolatier Artist Studio immediately behind their shining showroom shop. Bob traveled back to Belgium, homeland of their parents, to be trained as a Chocolatier by Masters. Treat yourself to their treasures--dark or milk, solid, cream, nut, or caramel filled smoothly pleasing wonders of Callebaut Chocolate. You'll want to visit the Piron family again and again!

This is the absolute best chocolate. It is beautiful as well. I have given this as gifts for years and the recipients are always impressed. I have been a customer for decades and can't praise Bob and Fred enough. If you really want something unique, get one of the chocolate boxes with chocolates inside.

I was looking for a chocolatier and came across this little place. The chocolate was to die for. Patty, one of the owners, was beyond helpful with suggestions of certain pairings of chocolate and how much to order. Every one of her suggestions was heavenly and amazing. I selected 6 different types of chocolate and of course the toffee. From beginning to end, Patty made everything as smooth as the chocolate itself. Thank you again for all of your advice and would highly recomend!