Kelly Dela Cruz
Bought the triple chocolate hot chocolate and peppermint tea. The hot chocolate was friggin' delicious and would 100% buy it again if I'm ever back in Chicago! The peppermint tea was your typical tea that did not disappoint. Both hot beverages were at the perfect temperature to drink right away without burning your tongues. Service was quick since we got there right when it opened and no one else ordering. Without a doubt, I'd recommend this place for their hot drinks.
Anthony Mullins
Cute little delicatessen off of Michigan ave and Chicago subway 🚇 station. All of the chocolates are shipped in from Belgium 🇧🇪 home of some of the best chocolates in the world. Great place for a quick treat!
s e s h a
I’ve been to multiple Leonidas shops in Belgium and was so happy to see this in Chicago. Had to buy some chocolate to see if it was exactly the same and it is. You can select one of their chocolate boxes or ask for a bag and select a some pieces which will be charged by the pound.
We also had a Caramel Frappe and Cappuccino to go and both were excellent. The drinks were surprisingly reasonably priced, you can zoom up on the picture with pricing to see all the drink prices.
JoAnn Stubbings
My favorite shop for coffee and sweets. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. I had a cafe noisette and a package of macarons. Nice touch - they bring the coffee to your table instead of having to wait at the counter for them to yell out your name.
ju bouffe
We got an extreme dark hot chocolate drink and a java milk hot chocolate drink. They were both very rich in chocolate and creamy / thick in consistency. I thought the extreme dark chocolate would be very bitter but it was not at all. I used to drink chocolate very often in the past but I hadn’t drunk it in years since I like foods & drinks with less and less sweetness as I grew up. The java milk hot chocolate wasn’t too sweet like I thought it would be but after a while we both needed some water.
The almond croissant was soft and crunchy. There are thin almond slices and powdered sugar on top, frangipane (almond cream filling) spread between the croissant slice, and chocolate between the layers of the croissant. The chocolate was a nice surprise. The Quiche Lorraine was probably pre-made and re-heated since it’s a small coffee shop. The crust is crunchy / hard and soft on the inside with onion and bacon. It’s a nice little savory pastry for the morning enough to fill you up for a couple of hours without being hungry.
Most customers came in to get drinks to go. You can also get chocolate / chocolate boxes here. The crêpes are made to order and I really want to try it, maybe next time.
S. D.
Highly Recommend: the hot chocolate drinks were awesome. Also, had a chocolate tart and that was really good as well. The place is small and cozy. I will certainly be back as want to try their crepes, they looked and smelled good but I did not get this time. The service could be improved specifically by getting more staff. The girls working there were great and nice, bravo! But on a Saturday afternoon 3:30pm they had many folks stop by and just one person barely keeping up with orders. I would have gotten more chocolates or crepe before leaving but seeing that it would take prolly at least 20-30 minutes before I could get my order I was just contempt with what I already had.
Janet Gillett
This was the cutest chocolate store! We were looking for some ice cream, but got treated to a well rounded Cafe. They had some baked goods. The eclair and lemon bar were phenomenal. They had six flavors of ice cream, including banana caramel praline and Swiss chocolate. The ice cream was so smooth and creamy. We did not try the chocolate this go around, but they had adorable zoo animal chocolates and pandas that I haven't stopped thinking about. I am kicking myself for not grabbing some!
Sueann
This feels like you’re stepping into a French cafe, down to the table and chairs! I got the Nutella Latte and it was great. Not sweet but packed with flavor. I do wish they would’ve asked what kind of milk/dairy I would’ve liked my drink made with.
Sultan Alzahrani
The sweetness of apples and the saltiness of Brie made the Brie & Apple Crepes outstanding.
I liked the small shop with the great servers that made my order fresh and exceeding expectations.
Charles Walrus
Leonidas Cafe was an incredible experience. It does great justice to the magical experience of walking into a chocolate shop. I ordered the three egg omelette with turkey, Brie and mushrooms, which was excellent. It's a good idea to balance the sweet dishes with a savory dish if you come!!
Eric Braden
Delicious gourmet chocolate in a large assortment of flavors. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Victor Neugebauer
Short review: Yes go here. If I lived in Chicago I would be a frequent flyer here.
Longer review: Amazing little chocolate shop! Wide selection of chocolates and coffee drinks. Small interior, friendly staff, delicious! you will not be disappointed!
Jim Gary
Cranberry and brie croissant, Mexican hot chocolate and a pistachio macchiato are the perfect wait for shops to open! The dark chocolate Bretagne to follow. Great intro to downtown Chicago and pizza planning.
Alexandra Olson
The lemon blueberry crepe was so good. If you're looking for a small, intimate cafe, this would be a great stop.
Sydney Jo
I am a total chocolate snob and Leonidas is always an amazing treat when i’m visiting chicago. the vibes are great, customer service is friendly, and the coffee and chocolates hit the spot :)
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