Chocolate shops by NYU

[jackieparis]

I'm looking for to buy some good chocolate as gifts by NYU or the area.

[MMRuth]

Not too far down Thompson is Kee's, in Soho - wonderful homemade chocolates.

http://www.keeschocolates.com/

[Lucia]

I second Kee's. Chocolate Bar and Jacques Torres are walkable from NYU.

[kathryn]

Thirding Kee's as the go to spot for great truffles; however, they don't keep very well and must be consumed within 24 hours.

If you want a variety of items, I might also hit up Vosges (if only for their bars -- not impressed with their truffles), MarieBelle (hot chocolate mixes, truffles), Jacques Torres (for, say, chocolate chip cookies or chocolate covered this and that or hot chocolate mixes), Li-Lac (for a more "homey" selection of chocolate pretzels, fruit, etc.), Chocolate Bar (they sell Jacques Torres but also other items like their own chocolate bars, chocolate marshmallows, etc.) or Michel Cluizel inside of ABC Carpet and Home up by Union Square.

[fsd1116]

Jacques Torres. Best. Chocolate. Period. Ok, ok., so that may be a bit of a hyperbole, but I'd put JT's chocolate up against anyone's. The extra-dark is fabulous.

[kathryn]

Are you talking truffles, chocolate bars, hot chocolate, or other chocolate items?

I used to love JT's truffles until I went to Kee's. The bars, especially the creme brulee, are still very very good.

[jackieparis]

Went to Vosages to get some chocolate truffles. Had some excellent free samples too. I have been going to Jacques Torres for the past two years and wanted to try something different. I will definitely check out Kee's soon. Thank you for all the recommendations.

[sisack]

Vosges in SoHo is great. 132 Spring Street
http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/

[jinet12]

Vosges...was not impressed
Marie Belle...best drinkable chocolate of all
Jacque Torres...everything delicious and a lot of variety...loved that place
Kee's...Small selection but good

[Produce Addict]

I agree with the suggestions so far, especially Kees and Jacques Torres. One more option is Varsano's Chocolate, 179 W 4th St, just west of 6th Ave, they dip lots of things in chocolate. I really like their s'more, with house-made marshmallows.

[jackieparis]

Thanks for all these suggestions. I'm looking for a place to get a bunch of gifts.

[sing me a bar]

Avoid the place on W. 4th st just west of Las Ramblas, across the street from Mary's Dairy. Very mercenary vibe and no samples are offered.

[racer x]

Has anyone tried any of the chocolates at the Union Square Whole Foods?

[JungMann]

Vosges haute Chocolat in SoHo is the best you can find in the area. Very innovative flavors like bacon milk chocolate, curry truffles, lavender scented salt, olive oil-kalamata white chocolate. When I lived in Chicago, their original store was where I got all my mother's day gifts.

Varsano's on West 4th is good for someone with simple tastes. Nothing crazy, just good, old-fashioned chocolates. And unlike the previous poster, the owner stayed open late for me and offered me plenty of free samples.

Although I know I'm in the minority, I don't really like Jacques Torres. I live around the corner from one, but still go elsewhere for my chocolate needs.