History
i move over 5 year ago and try to show american customers what is healthy food and have nothing to do with fast food
Specialties
Chantal Bierchen and Dirk DeCoster are the brains behind Belgium Barista Chocolate Shop. Dirk is the fifth generation descendent of the international chocolate manufacturing company of Bruyere, located in Brussels. As the world becomes smaller and smaller, what was once only available to affluent people who traveled to Belgium is now accessible to all of us lucky enough to reside in Jacksonville. As of now, there are two shops open with a third in the planning stages for Ponte Vedra. The San Marco Store is located at 1626 Hendricks Avenue. Recently opened in Mandarin, the newest location (11362 San Jose Boulevard) not only has chocolates; they also make authentic Belgian waffles, crepes, coffees and hot chocolate. What makes Belgium chocolate so unique? Belgium chocolate has a very high cocoa content - ranging from between 60-90%. Most people have heard that dark chocolate has multiple antioxidants. A new medical study has proposed that high cocoa content chocolate can improve memory. In addition, Belgium chocolate is made under very stringent government quality controls. This means that there is less sugar and less fat used in Belgium chocolate. There are fewer preservatives, which indicates a shorter shelf life, but a more intense flavor. You really can taste the difference! Come in to either of our stores and taste the world's best chocolate!