Belgian Chocolatier Piron :: handmade chocolate from Evanston, Chicago, Illinois

Reviews

Holiday Gift Guide feature
- Chicago Reader, December 2007

"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 Paté 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."
- Savoring Chicago, February 2005

"Pure, unmarred and sleek. Each piece is as unique and handmade as the last. There are no bright colors. No ostentatious graphics. No artificial anything."
- "Robert Piron: This man knows his chocolate," Medill Reports (Northwestern University), November 2009

"Eating a Piron Mokka Manon sends a bulletin to a part of the brain that is not normally awake. It kind of feels like holding hands with your high school sweetheart."
- "Sweet Indulgences: Former desk jockey molds new career as creator of gourmet Belgian chocolates," Evanston Review, June 26, 2008

"Best Chocolate Fix"
- Chicago Magazine, August 1999

"What I really like about this place (aside from the delicious chocolates!), was the fantastic service provided. One of the ladies behind the counter asked if I had ever been in the shop before, and when I admitted no, she explained a little bit about the owner and his experience w/ creating the sweets. Not in a pretentious way, though. She was very knowledgable about the selection, and patient, to boot!"
- Anne K., yelp directory

"This unassuming little shop in Evanston is a Chicagoland gem. Here you will find chocolate that surpasses any chain any day."
- Christine Z., Insider Pages

"I love chocolate. This is perhaps the best chocolate I have ever eaten. No kidding."
- Steve Rashid

"The next best thing to love...."
- Crain's Chicago Business, February 12, 1990

You get sumptuous gourmet chocolate with every bite of
Piron Chocolates. We never, ever use any preservatives,
stabilizers, extenders or tropical fats. Try our
specialty chocolate for yourself today.

"Fabulous chocolate. The dark chocolates have all of the flavor without the bitterness. There is a lot to choose from, and each piece looks divine. I can't wait to go back! They also offer a sugar free selection that looks tempting."
- Ashley H. yelp directory

"Forget Godiva, the chocolates I tried from Piron were just fantastic."
- Sweet Willie, FlyerTalk Forums

"This small chocolatier has drawn the faithful to its Evanston locale for many years. With stark, white walls and a few sparsely scattered chairs, owner Bob Piron keeps the emphasis where any true chocoholic would want it — on two large glass cases with dozens of handmade delicacies."
- Citysearch review

"Best Chocolate in Chicago: This shop is a real treasure. In a world of everything being the same, Piron is a craftsman of the highest order."
- tombuckob2, Yahoo! Local

"Half moons of dark chocolate cover a dried apricot and blanket an orange peel. Behind the scenes — all the candies are made on the premises: chocolate cascades from the enrober, molds of various forms--squirrels, rabbits, swans, sleighs, eggs and Santa's — line shelves. The cooler — ah, the cooler — is filled with trays of the fresh delicacies. And if the chocolates aren't delicious and beautiful enough, the Piron gold-box packaging will more than please."
- "Belgian Chocolatier Piron: The best Belgian Chocolate is as close as Evanston," HelloChicago.com, July 2009

"The Pirons are still avidly traditional about the ingredients of their chocolate. They import all non-dairy products from the old country and stick with classic Swiss-inspired and true-Belgian recipes, as well as a few newbies of their own. The chocolates glisten in two cases on gold-colored trays that look like they would be found on the nightstand of a king."
- Centerstage, Chicago's Original City Guide

The Belgian countryside is filled with picturesque scenes
like this windmill. We're proud of our ancestral home and
visit family and friends there whenever we can. Come by our
shop for a taste of European charm from the home of
world-class chocolate.

Belgian Chocolatier Piron is a premier chocolate shop located in Evanston, Illinois, with shipping available throughout the United States.

HOURS

Monday through Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sundays: closed


Home Handmade Chocolates Individual Chocolates Nut Barks and Solids Toffee and Fruit Gifts, Specialty Items Premium Assortments Chocolate Tower Exquisite Chocolate Bars Corporate Gifts Holiday Specialties ORDER TODAY About Us Location / Map Policies Reviews BELGIAN CHOCOLATIER PIRON, INC. 509-A Main Street Evanston, IL 60202 10:00 am-6:00 pm Mon-Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sat. closed Sundays 847-864-5504 847-864-5573, fax click here to email www.belgchocpiron.com		About Us Master Chocolatiers Robert Piron (right) and brother Fred bring the flavors, culture and richness of fine Belgian chocolate to Chicago's North Shore. Celebrating more than 20 years as Chicago's premier artisanal chocolatier, the Piron family loves to share the tastes of Belgium.	Visit our store today and discover the difference in chocolate made fresh daily. Birthdays, Anniversaries & more! Check out this Gift Ideas >> Join Our Mailing List Email Address: Email Marketing Software by VerticalResponse

	Reviews Holiday Gift Guide feature - Chicago Reader, December 2007 "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 Paté 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." - Savoring Chicago, February 2005 "Pure, unmarred and sleek. Each piece is as unique and handmade as the last. There are no bright colors. No ostentatious graphics. No artificial anything." - "Robert Piron: This man knows his chocolate," Medill Reports (Northwestern University), November 2009 "Eating a Piron Mokka Manon sends a bulletin to a part of the brain that is not normally awake. It kind of feels like holding hands with your high school sweetheart." - "Sweet Indulgences: Former desk jockey molds new career as creator of gourmet Belgian chocolates," Evanston Review, June 26, 2008 "Best Chocolate Fix" - Chicago Magazine, August 1999 "What I really like about this place (aside from the delicious chocolates!), was the fantastic service provided. One of the ladies behind the counter asked if I had ever been in the shop before, and when I admitted no, she explained a little bit about the owner and his experience w/ creating the sweets. Not in a pretentious way, though. She was very knowledgable about the selection, and patient, to boot!" - Anne K., yelp directory "This unassuming little shop in Evanston is a Chicagoland gem. Here you will find chocolate that surpasses any chain any day." - Christine Z., Insider Pages "I love chocolate. This is perhaps the best chocolate I have ever eaten. No kidding." - Steve Rashid "The next best thing to love...." - Crain's Chicago Business, February 12, 1990 You get sumptuous gourmet chocolate with every bite of Piron Chocolates. We never, ever use any preservatives, stabilizers, extenders or tropical fats. Try our specialty chocolate for yourself today. "Fabulous chocolate. The dark chocolates have all of the flavor without the bitterness. There is a lot to choose from, and each piece looks divine. I can't wait to go back! They also offer a sugar free selection that looks tempting." - Ashley H. yelp directory "Forget Godiva, the chocolates I tried from Piron were just fantastic." - Sweet Willie, FlyerTalk Forums "This small chocolatier has drawn the faithful to its Evanston locale for many years. With stark, white walls and a few sparsely scattered chairs, owner Bob Piron keeps the emphasis where any true chocoholic would want it — on two large glass cases with dozens of handmade delicacies." - Citysearch review "Best Chocolate in Chicago: This shop is a real treasure. In a world of everything being the same, Piron is a craftsman of the highest order." - tombuckob2, Yahoo! Local "Half moons of dark chocolate cover a dried apricot and blanket an orange peel. Behind the scenes — all the candies are made on the premises: chocolate cascades from the enrober, molds of various forms--squirrels, rabbits, swans, sleighs, eggs and Santa's — line shelves. The cooler — ah, the cooler — is filled with trays of the fresh delicacies. And if the chocolates aren't delicious and beautiful enough, the Piron gold-box packaging will more than please." - "Belgian Chocolatier Piron: The best Belgian Chocolate is as close as Evanston," HelloChicago.com, July 2009 "The Pirons are still avidly traditional about the ingredients of their chocolate. They import all non-dairy products from the old country and stick with classic Swiss-inspired and true-Belgian recipes, as well as a few newbies of their own. The chocolates glisten in two cases on gold-colored trays that look like they would be found on the nightstand of a king." - Centerstage, Chicago's Original City Guide The Belgian countryside is filled with picturesque scenes like this windmill. We're proud of our ancestral home and visit family and friends there whenever we can. Come by our shop for a taste of European charm from the home of world-class chocolate. Belgian Chocolatier Piron is a premier chocolate shop located in Evanston, Illinois, with shipping available throughout the United States. HOURS Monday through Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sundays: closed
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