Dancing Lion Chocolate, Manchester

Rating summary

Food

Service
Value

Atmosphere

Average prices

US$5 - US$7

Cuisine

Cafe, International

Meals

Lunch

Restaurant features

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts American Express, Digital Payments, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards

Good for

Romantic, Kids

Open Hours

Sunday

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location and Contact Information

Address: 917 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101-2003
Location: United States > New Hampshire (NH) > Manchester
Phone Number: +1 603-625-4043
E-mail

Description

I first encountered the True Soul of chocolate in 1995. For fifteen years I have sought her subtle nuances, studied her moods, struggled to understand her complex temper. She is a most difficult mistress; coquettish and proud, quick to anger, open only to the most patient of overtures.I’ve learned to prepare her in the ancient ways of the Maya and in the gleaming kitchens of the finest Parisian chocolatiers. I have studied her at ecole Chocolat in Vancouver and at the prestigious Ecole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona in the Rhone Valley of France. I am proud to count among my friends some of the finest chocolatiers from Montreal to Melbourne to Guatemala.Chocolate is my passion. I will never master her–who can master one so willful and tempestuous? But I will continue to woo her and to craft a small bit of her soul into each truffle and bonbon I create.For chocolate is art. And as art she is magnificent.

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Jocie M

Concord, New Hampshire

7122

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

If you're a devotee of Hershey's, move along. Otherwise...

The Dancing Lion is truly a treat, but it's best to understand from the start that you'll be purchasing some of world's finest chocolate that's crafted by a very skilled chocolatier. Owner Mr. Tango-Lowy works hard to give his customers the very best and it...More

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mousebooks

Brookline, Massachusetts

418

Reviewed 5 November 2017

Out of this world

Dancing Lion's chocolate is simply extraordinary. My husband and I were fortunate to enjoy a drinking chocolate service -- including Mayan drinking chocolate (smooth with just the right amount of spice), zen brownies (indescribably yummy), biscotti, and other goodies. Everything was outstanding. This tiny shop...More

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kristenr679

Miami, Florida

Reviewed 21 July 2017

Oh la la! Chocoholics rejoice!

I recently spent 6 weeks at a workshop in Manchester and was determined to get as much out of the experience as possible. It didn't take more than a simple Google search to learn about Dancing Lion and after my first visit, I can see...More

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Amanda D

329

Reviewed 11 July 2017

Expensive but great

We have been in here a few times and absolutely love the drinking chocolate. They are on the pricey side but well worth the money.

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TravelingScholar60

Iowa City, Iowa

13070

Reviewed 25 June 2017

Must-stop-and-shop in Manchester . . .

Every time we're in Manchester, we stop here. Try some of the imaginative new chocolates that the owner/artist has concocted, and have a cup of hot chocolate made with one of the spicy dark chocolates produced here--it's one of the best hot chocolates I've ever...More

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cloverhill1

Skaneateles, New York

6010

Reviewed 16 June 2017

Treasure for the distinguished palate!!!

What an impressive selection of specialty chocolates. Loved speaking with the owner about his travels in discovering items. Their hot chocolate was out of this world. Truly a unique experience for chocolate lovers.

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beemanWinchester

Winchester

17548

Reviewed 5 June 2017

Just not my thing

I am not a good one to review but if you are big on chocolate and not the Hershey's kind then maybe you will think this is wonderful. It is downtown along the street and parking may be a little issue it was for us....More

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ann5472

Reviewed 5 May 2017 via mobile

Dancing lion. Manchester nh

My husband bought me a egg for Easter It cost 45.00 for one egg. Never heard of this but was excited to try. Reviews were good. Unfortunately the egg was not worth the money. For 45.00 I did not expect a hollow egg with chocolate...More

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Dear Ann, I'm sorry to hear you did not enjoy your chocolate art egg. I make the eggs with real tempered chocolate, which sets up quite hard, and is similar to that used in any high quality fine chocolate bar. Each is handcrafted and I...More

Donna D

Middleton, MA

279317

Reviewed 19 February 2017 via mobile

Wow! A unique visit to ancient times in Manchester!

My husband surprised me with a visit to this tiny, specialty chocolate shop in downtown Manchester. I am a chocoholic and have been very fortunate to try chocolates all over Europe and the US. Richard, the owner, is thrilled to let you experience the joys...More

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WineNot_Boutique

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Reviewed 7 January 2017

Best Chocolate Shop Anywhere

I've visited Richard's shop on many occasions and, not only are his chocolates artistic hand-crafted masterpieces, they are also delicious. The shop is filled with chocolate creations which change frequently so you can always find something new to be amazed at. Don't miss the chocolate...More

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