Let Them Eat Chocolate

We have our standards when it comes to chocolate cafes, and there are many great ones out there. But have you ever found one with an in-house fireplace?

Look no further than Let Them Eat Chocolate, celebrating five years of success in their tucked-away location on 5306 North Damen Avenue, Chicago.  This is no cafe; it is a chocolate lounge...and yes, it has a fireplace.



All of the chocolates in the store are made in Belgium, with a special focus on hazelnut varieties. There are plenty of chocolates to choose from, including a wide selection of vegan chocolates, all uniquely sweetened with beet sugar.  



Home-made pastries include thick, fudgy brownies and chocolate chip scones.  And if you have ever tried to look for a German Chocolate cake on short notice, you will be elated to hear-- German Chocolate cake is a permanent item on the menu!  The menu also includes savory paninis, if you simply want to enjoy a healthy lunch.



During the sunny summer months you can enjoy a variety of home-made gelato flavors, from a dark chocolate blend to a raspberry chocolate chip.   Here’s the added bonus for buying 2 scoops of gelato--- one free piece of chocolate on the side!



Open mic events on weekends pull in a good crowd-- the lounge’s calendar is full of comedy showcases, poetry readings, and live music on the mini stage.




And another plus-- if any of your Vegan friends have become heckled by all your talk of chocolate, this is the perfect place to visit. The store sells gift boxes of the vegan chocolates to go, in 4-piece, 9-piece, 16-piece, and 24-piece boxes.   You can even bring home the scent of chocolate, by purchasing the Essence of Chocolate candle.

So, let’s face it-- the model for this business consisted of a brilliant idea: let’s set couches around a fireplace and let them eat chocolate.

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www.letscoco.com