Godiva

Have been buying them at Christmas for my wife since 1981. The individual presentation boxes have all gone now along with the fresh cream fillings but the chocolate remains the best and I’ll keep buying then into our grand old years together

Our second stop on the Mayfair Chocolate tour, Godiva is a brand I’m familiar with from the US and it’s slowly gaining ground in the UK.
We started with a story about Lady Godiva and her ride through the town. I wanted to add the myth about how the phrase «peeping Tom» came about but figured the elderly matrons in the group would not approve. The chocolate we were given to taste were the basic milk and dark squares so I was not impressed. I did get given an 85% dark chocolate truffle which strangely didn’t taste that bitter so they got a few more points for that. (Bribery always works when it comes to chocolate and me)
The store is quite small but packed with a variety of things. I quite liked the Easter eggs made of chocolate and then stuffed with a selection of chocolates and pralines. There is a difference apparently between pralines (pronounced «pray-​leans») and pralines (pronounced «prah-​lee-​nay»). The former indicate a chocolate with a filling whereas the latter indicate a nut base. The more you know right?
Overall, go for the chocolate covered strawberries as you can see them made and then eat them (and they are delicious) but if you want unique or creative chocolates head on over to Prestat.

I went to Godiva on Regents Street to find some easter eggs. I normally go to Hotel Chocolat but since there is not Hotel Chocolat around the area I thought I would go there. The selection of Easter eggs was not fantastic, they had cute little bunnies that came in a pack of three, a chocolate rabbit and a boring Easter egg. I wasn’t overly excited about the selection but the chocolate is good. If you are looking for some creative good tasting chocolate I’d head to Hotel Chocolat.
Godiva chocolate is very smooth and has a decent collection, if you like good chocolate you will like it here :)

NUM NUM NUMMMMMM!!! =]
chocolate was discovered for this very reason. The small parcels of happiness are too scrumptious. Each bite is an explosion for your taste buds… I’m practically drooling at the thought.
For those who love chocolate. For those that appreciate true art. For those who know how to love.

Godiva is known for their decadent chocolates. Rich, and perfumed with the delicate scent of sweetness. They are delicious. And a rare treat for me. But my what a treat it is.
The chocolate, which originated in Belgium, is elegantly hand-​crafted to a tee. The chocolate is definitely of high quality and is used in their biscuits, or made with caramel, ganaches, pralines, truffles… and the salivating list goes on.
The truffles are sensational. I like French Vanilla or Milk Chocolate. Or their smooth caramels covered with a thick coat of dark chocolate.
What’s great about Godiva is that you can buy as much or as little as you want. I’ve been in a few times just to treat myself to a couple pieces.
They are great as gifts to people too as you can customise it by picking and choosing from the large selection behind the counter.

Godiva brings to mind the most decadent kind of chocolate imaginable and having to pass this shop every day on my way to work is truly murder on my willpower. Since my willpower isn’t what it should be, I have popped in several times and have been surprisingly disappointed. The shop itself is lovely — brightly lit, with helpful, friendly staff, and no shortage of free samples. The Godiva packaging, image, etc. are as they should be. But the chocolates themselves are quite average to my palate. They are excellent but not as good as say, Thorntons. So on the whole, I’d recommend this shop for a visit and a taste, but don’t blow your chocolate budget here without tasting and making sure you love their chocs.