Leonidas Chocolate Cafe in Cheshire West and Chester

Fantastic find in Chester! Visited with my partner for Coffee and I was so tempted by the delicious Belgian Waffles that I had to treat myself (Dessert for breakfast? Yes Please!) It was absolutely delicious, a hot waffle with rich chocolate ice cream and salted caramel sauce plus 2 delicious homemade Strawberry Cream Chocolates! We also had a Mango Smoothie, Cappucino and Milkshake which were both fresh and so tasty! Wonderful location, the owner was really welcoming and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend a visit if you're in Chester☺️ I love that you can buy the chocolates online too - Great idea for upcoming birthdays!

Good service excellent coffee and chocolate... I wouldn't go anywhere else in Chester.... 5 stars for me at least.... I recommend this place to anyone that goes to Chester and have coffee of course the chocolate with it...

We went in search of delicious hot chocolate and found it here. The staff were lovely and the hot chocolate was sublime. Perfect to make the most of a dark, chilly evening. Take your time and savour it - it is so worth the price.

We visited on monday 15th August and the staff was really rude. The young guy serving at the till couldn't be bothered to really speak, and the young lady who made the waffles and the crepes had a bad attitude. The waffle it self was nice. The crepes was ok but I've never had chewy ice cream before (very strange). I didn't get 2 nice Belgium chocolates either. Very disappointed because it wasn't cheap

Lovely little place, only had coffee with free chocolate but enjoyed it. Nice and strong. The young man brought our drinks outside for us, very helpful. Always busy and a great place to drink delicious coffee and people watch. Fantastico.

Would have been 4 stars but bathroom quite grim and no soap to wash my hands, also waffle dish described as topped with 2 chocolates does not come with chocolates. Even the photo from the owner on here does not have the chocolates in that are meant to be there.

Whilst visiting Chester we decided to stop for a light bite and just happened to be walking past. After reading the menu we stepped in and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome. We ordered the salmon and cream cheese as a panini which was wonderful accompanied with a hot chocolate that you could tell was not made by a big chain as it tasted much richer- and we also ordered a coffee which was also truly delicious. Our server was exceptional thought our visit, nothing was too much and he went out of his way to talk to us even recommending places to visit during our short stay. Would highly recommend!

We happened upon Leonida Chocolate Cafe when wandering looking for breakfast. It was delicious and Mustafa made my 10 year old son’s day by chatting with him and letting him chose his own toppings to create a Strawberry, banana and chocolate crepe, which was delicious! We used the toilet and it was scrupulously clean (always a good sign)! Highly recommended for breakfast and also to browse the beautiful chocolate creations ❤️ My son is returning to work there when he’s old enough apparently 🤷🏼‍♀️☺️❤️

We are here a couple times on our trip to Chester, the owner was a little short staffed but the service was still friendly and the food was delicious, I also had a coffee I've unfortunately forgotten the name of but it had actual chocolates in and was to die for!

Excellent Service, great food friendly staff. Outside area available. Delicious chocolates and pancakes.

All four of us had different drinks, all fantastic, great service and even the white chocolate drink was made to order. Highly recommended

Called in for a cake and beverage whilst visiting Chester. Sat outside on a pleasant day. Americano coffee and hot chocolate accompanied by a piece of lemon and walnut cake. Lovely cakes and drinks. Not the cheapest place ... but worth paying for quality

Quick coffee on the way back to our car after a lovely day in Chester. Sat outside enjoying our coffee and the sights and sounds of the city.

Beautiful coffee in a lovely location. Lovely service. Authentic simple food and really nice and simple. No muss no fuss. The man who runs the place is lovely too. Very friendly

Simple menu, delicious quantity fresh ingredients. The coffee and chocolate is by far the best I have ever tasted. Finally the staff was amazing and very friendly.

So glad we found this place! Amazing sweat treats and milkshakes and the rest of their menu looks delicious too! Lovely service! Would recommend the waffles 😍

Before the lockdown, this place has been always our first choice with my kids to visit in Chester. A smiley service and amazing chocolates ❤️This time, I have ordered online for my best friend's birthday. Arrived on time and better than expected.Thank you for the great service and we can't wait to visit you, when everything is over again.

Just thought I would report back to you that I ordered a box of usually delicious, fantastic Leonidas Chocolates by mail order. They were for a special occasion.When they arrived couldnt believe what I saw, too larger carton (obviously run out of proper fitting cartons, not well packed, no best before date, poor packaging - disaster waiting to happen - chocolates had melted, out of shape and could not eat them....fit for the bin. Whilst someone called me and refunded me, more interested in why it had happened rather than thinking of the disappointment to the customer. Pity, had ideal opportunity of business to recover from this disaster but they chose not to do anything.

Sat outside for about 10mins, got ignored, other tables served around us. No acknowledgement from guy if they were too busy, to order inside or told there was a wait. Took our money else where.

OMG The coffee! I am used with the taste of really good coffee and as a foreigner living in UK I’m really struggling to get anything that tastes like coffee. I didn’t expect to have it in this little place in Chester. Definitely recommend it!

Always great service with a smile and amazing chocolates! I always go here when I have an occasion to celebrate for a glass of bubbly and some chocolates 😊

Algunas cosas realmente podrían haber mejorado la visita, al entrar, el miembro del personal que estaba sentado en las mesas se movió rápidamente detrás del mostrador y nos pidió nuestro pedido. Literalmente habíamos caminado hacia el mostrador y ni siquiera habíamos mirado el abordo o incluso ofrecido un menú.Pedí dos cafés, uno contenía chocolate, pero el café no estaba lo suficientemente caliente como para derretirse, por lo que simplemente se sentó en el fondo de la taza, pero aún así estaba agradable. Después de sentirme apresurado en el primer pedido, encontré un menú en la tienda y volví a pedir gofres, estos estaban muy buenos, pero los gofres no estaban frescos a la orden, pero comprados en la tienda.La tienda en sí se veía realmente desordenada, las ollas de azúcar estaban todas encima de una mesa, el miembro del personal tenía sus artículos, la bata del teléfono, etc., esparcidos en la silla y la computadora portátil en una de las mesas, y las mesas podrían haberlo hecho con una limpieza.La mitad de los chocolates no tenían etiquetas n No me apetecía preguntarle al miembro del personal qué eran todos, así que no me molesté en comprar ninguno.Puedo apreciar que fue casi una hora antes del cierre, pero me sentí como un servicio apresurado y hostil.

Lovely shop, stopped for waffles and a crepe. Beautiful desserts very filling. Sat talking to the owner who was very pleasant and very welcoming. Will definitely return.

Fantastic shop - Lovely shop, stopped for waffles and a crepe. Beautiful desserts very filling. Sat talking to the owner who was very pleasant and very welcoming. Will definitely return.

Fabulous staff and amazing waffles. Had a take out waffle from Leonidas. Well priced, very friendly chatty staff. Will definitely be back to enjoy more of this menu from here again.

Never been before but they were doing take out due to Covid 19. Social distancing in place. Great service. Nice coffee too. Reasonably priced

Bueno, ese es otro pedido encantador de los mejores chocolates que conozco, definitivamente del mejor chocolatero que conozco en mi opinión. Incluso en medio de esta crisis de COVID-19, sigue siendo tan alegre y servicial como siempre. . . . ¡Bravo! !Pero no confíe en mi palabra. . . póngase en contacto con Mustafa y ordene algunos. . . ¡no te decepcionará!Mustafa Cebeci es una verdadera "persona de la gente". . . él se preocupa y también te recuerda de contactos anteriores y siempre está interesado en ti y en tu vida. Por todo esto, se merece siempre triunfar. . . ¡Qué hombre tan encantador! Su chocolate es el mejor de Chester.¿Mi título? Bueno, he estado ordenando a Mustafa durante varios años, pero todavía nunca me las arreglé para conocer a este tipo. ¡Lo haremos un día y espero con ansias ese evento!

Looks good tastes great! I’m much rather support local business than the big chains. Latte as good as any other high st. Shop.

Leonidas Chester is the number one place to go for lunch or a snack in Chester. Brilliant chocolates to all tastes, a vast range of drinks and a great atmosphere. A special shout out to Mustafa who makes every visit a pleasure! 10/10 would recommend.

As a coffee loving Cestrian I discovered this fabulous shop for the first time today. Coffee definitely the best I’ve ever had in Chester. Daughter really enjoyed Mango smoothie too. Excellent value. Will be sure to return.

Had a delicious lemon and Earl grey cake and cup of tea in Chester today with my daughter. Good chocolates too

The chocolate selection will delight any buyer. The owner is dedicated to quality and is conscious to separate peanut free delights. Your stop will be rewarded with satisfaction for whatever chocolate or sweet you are in the mood for. Great for an after dinner dessert while strolling down the street.

Great 5 star service from the lovely owner very bubbly and friendly towards customers. Fantastic chocolate and latte highly recommended to anyone. Well be back soon.

We have been here twice now and the chocolate is to die for! Absolutely beautiful, pricey but you get quality with it! To top it off the owner is fantastic, bubbly and funny! I recommend this place to anyone! Thank you!

Stopped by on a cold afternoon for delicious hot chocolate with cream and marshmallow, and free mini chocolate, lovely staff lovely place

Absolutely incredible food! I had a ‘by the sea’ waffle with chocolate sauce, chocolates, chocolate ice cream and a hot chocolate. A mammoth portion, but who doesn’t enjoy a challenge? Naturally, I finished every last morsal! Who couldn’t? It was absolutely delicious. Mustafa the owner was an absolute delight and truly made our evening one we’ll never forget. He went above and beyond, even keeping the cafe open to chat and let us finish our deserts in our own time. Overall, our visit was my favourite part of the entire stay and was totally unforgettable. If you don’t get to go, you’re missing out on a real treat. If we ever go back to Chester this will be the first thing on our list! Thank you Mustafa for all your kindness. Some of the best food I’ve ever tasted in my life.

Me and my daughter visited this place during the weekend of the Chester Marathon whilst we waiting for my partner to finish! Lovely coffee, food and the absolute best chocolate! I was also advised that they do wine and beer! Theybahve tables both inside and outside. It's in a great location. Well worth a visit.

Two couples dropped in for crepes, waffles and panini and sandwich. Took a long time to arrive and without cutlery and drinks arrived in bottles with no glasses. Sandwich came as a bagel (not stated on menu) and dry with no butter / spread. Crepes and waffles were good.

I have been coming here for a year now for our regular crepes, waffles, coffee and chocolates that are to die for. The atmosphere and welcome that you get is so warm and friendly that it feels more like seeing friends.

What a surprise to stop by for a drink and a rest and find all the Belgian chocolate you could ever want. Wow, what a range. So much choice. They gave us a little booklet with all the flavours in to choose from which was useful. I had a smoothie which was really good and made with fresh fruit. I could have spent an insane amount of money on chocolate here had I not restrained myself!

A lovely little cafe in the centre of Chester which is dog friendly. We had tea, a sandwich and some wonderful coffee cake. Gaynor, who served us, is a treasure

Great food served fresh and friendly service good choice of soup and sandwiches and loads of Chocolate.

Visited here yesterday with my other half and will be going again soon. The range of chocolates, crepes, panini's, etc was extensive and amazing. Mustafa and his staff made us feel very welcome and we also bought some sweet treats to take home for the kids. Absolutely fantastic and would give more than 5 stars if possible.

We visited today. We had a wonderful visit. The owner was so friendly and welcoming. My daughters loved it. Excellent value for money too. We will be back !

Fab u las !!coffee and crepes were the best !! The friendly staff are a credit to the place ! The chocolates are delicious !!

Fabulous coffee a s crepes served by the amazing muzee....everyone should visit this place when visiting chester

Always walked past this place, and it looks nice from the outside. Paid nearly £20.00 for some soup and a salad, and some drinks (coffee and milkshake)

What a lovely shop and cafe and owner was such a lovely guy. 4 pounds for a drink and two delicious chocolates - yum! Leonidas are Belgian chocolates and are amazing. So happy to have found this little gem.

Love this lovely cafe/chocolate shop in Chester the food and drinks are gorgeous and the chocolates very high quality. The owner is friendly and helpful. If in Chester I would highly recommend that you visit.

If you really like chocolate then you will love this place and their chocolate.

We popped in here for a bite to eat between 4pm and 5pm - I had the soup of the day with a panini and my partner had a sweet crepe with banana. Our food and drinks were delicious, and we were greeted with friendly conversation. We had a great time!

Amazing chocolate and fantastic milkshakes!!! The owner very friendly! A place you should visit for a a good quality chocolate!

As it was a sunny day we sat outside. Service was very pleasant and friendly.

Can’t say enough about how lovely this place is Chocolate heaven with the nicest person running the place Musty you are a legend

Called in on Saturday with a friend for the first time but it won’t be the last. What a treasure. The owner is such a lovely friendly guy, and all the customers seem to be people who go back to see him as much as for the lovely food and wonderful chocolates. I needed something gluten-free and he offered to make me a salad, which was really nice and well-presented. Plus, our drinks were served with one of the amazing chocolates to try. Our visit turned out to be the highlight of our day and we agreed we’ll definitely go there again next time we visit Chester.

Dropped in for a cup of tea and waffle which you can pick and choose and create your own toppings and also with the crepe.Fast and efficient very enjoyable.

Took my 2 kids in for a drink whilst off school lovely find and a very personal service thanks so much! We will be back soon!

Called in for a coffee with my bf and his parents from Hong Kong, Friday at 5:30pm. The owner was happy for us to arrive so late even though he was shutting up at 6.00pm. In the even he stayed open until we left. A very welcoming atmosphere and the service was excellent, the coffee, tea and hot chocolate were perfect and the complimentary chocolates a superb bonus, Had never been in here but couldn’t have asked for a better place to stop for a coffee. Will definitely visit again when next in Chester.

I experienced a delightful herald of the coming summer today, sitting outside Leonidas Chocolate Cafe in Chester's Bridge Street, watching the visitors go by as I drank an outstanding latte and ate a succulent coronation chicken panini, both freshly made by the lovely Gaynor.

Fabulous little stop and staff really friendly soooooo many delicious chocolates to choose from so take advantage of the chocolates with any hot drink and then take some gorgeous chocolates home with you 😊

Love coming here...friendly service Excellent coffee and chocolate. Love that they serve almond milk.

Happened to walk around the town when I noticed the banner showing off their food, walked in out of interest and was greeted like a family friend, service was impeccable and food was outstanding, the speciality hot chocolate is my top recommendation.

My friend is a chocoholic! She doesn't drink tea or coffee, just water and hot chocolate! She said that it's the best hot chocolate that she has ever tasted :) x I am not a big chocolate fan but thought that the chicken panini was absolutely delicious and the service was first class x thankyou x will definitely return next time that I am in Chester.

Great visit to Leonidas while we were in Chester, the hot chocolate is the best I've ever had! Will definitely be returning.

I have tried a variety of chocolates from Leonidas and they never disappoint, the quality is amazing! The service is great, the owner is really welcoming and a girl called Gaynor is so lovely, always has a smile on her face Also their hot chocolate is sooo freaking good, everyone should try it! I will definitely be visiting soon again and I'd recommend this little gem to anyone

Been here a few times and always loved it. The waffles are tasty, drinks are excellent and the chocolates they sell are Devine all with friendly service what’s not to love.

We make it our aim to come here every time we come to Chester, it is lovely here! Great food, great service and a great atmosphere, what else could you want? Would always recommend coming here.

Such a warm atmosphere here. The owner Mustafa is a fantastic guys who makes you welcome. High quality products. Definitely recommended!

Me and my partner visited and ordered a sausage and cheese panini and a Nutella crepe which were both really nice. The owner was lovely and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent coffee, hot chocolate and milk shake at a lovely little chocolatier. The savoury crepe and waffles as always was outstanding.

Lovely coffee break at the town's chocolate cafe. Treated myself to a box of chocolates too. Finest chocolates in Chester and you can choose your selection.... I went for 4 different dark varieties 😍

Mooi en kleine koffieshop.De medewerkers waren vriendelijk en aardig.Lekker gluhwein.De wafels waren fantastisch en niet te duur. De service was super. Illy koffie plus eventueel 2 chocolade of crêpe voor £4.

Have been in Chester three days for city break. Have done all the sites. Have needed a daily break for coffee and Cafe Leonidas is excellent. Smallish but excellent choice of drink food and yes chocolates. Owner very friendly.

No need to talk about the Leonidas chocolates. It is the best chocolate in the world. The Leonidas Chester combines these lovely chocolates with great coffees. More importantly, the food for lunch is also very delicious. My favourite is the Coronation Chicken. The service is very fast and good. The service team is very friendly. Especially Mustafa is very hospitable. I definitely recommend both the food and the chocolates with coffee.

We stopped at this delightful place for an early lunch. We both ordered a crepe and coffee. The owner, Mustafe, came over and chatted with us. We learned of his fine Belgian chocolates and then had to buy some. Our time was so good, we ordered my coffee and enjoyed the ambiance of the place.

The chocolate selection is incredible and really high quality. Really nice addition to a coffee! Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Well worth a visit to buy a gift or indulge in a sweet treat (or both!)

Grossly understaffed only one waitress come barista come whatever,there was only one other table waiting but it still took 25 minutes for her to take our order as she had to do everything.The paninis (£6) are pathetic and that's being generous the waffles are better but for the price I expected them to be homemade not straight out of Tesco!with a bit of shop bought sauce drizzled over them.

Called for a drink while at the Christmas lights. Great value coffee and two chocolates if your choice for £4.00. The owner was friendly and helpful. Great value as the chocolates are delicious and a nice hot cup of coffee.

Worst value lunch ever. £6 for a sandwich which was 2 slices of warburtons or something and some coronation chicken with barely any chicken. Also £6 for a small bowl of soup. So 3 soup and sandwich lunches and a drink each was over £44. Never again!

Very lovely cafe, great choice and all at great prices - with even better offers for students!!! The food is all very tasty and fresh. All the staff are very friendly and more than happy to help, especially the owner. Highly recommend a visit

I love leonidas chocolates and when i found out there is one in chester i had to go and see. What a brilliant shop. So many choices. Hot chocolate is the best ever. Kids loved it. Sandwiches were brilliant and very good for value. Staff are friendly and helpful. If you go to chester one of the “must visit” shops !!

Lovely atmosphere for families on a day out or if you're meeting up with friends. Staff went above and beyond my expectations! Ooh and the hot chocolate it was amazing!!

We visited your shop mid-August to buy some chocolates. We spent £14 on mainly dark chocolates, but on eating them were extremely disappointed. They were obviously very old and the chocolate dry and stale.

Popped in for a drink with my husband and son today, lovely friendly service with a smile! Delicious drinks, the cakes looked gorgeous and the chocolates are exquisite. Lovely little place, we will definitely be back when in the area again. Highly recommended.

I have the sweetest tooth and was tempted by the waffles whilst walking past, so in we went. Immediately greeted by two very friendly staff, we placed an order and sat down.

I visited this tiny coffee shop today with my two girls. They do a fantastic hot chocolate by meting the original Leonidas Belgian chocolate. For another 75p you also get 2 pieces of Belgian chocolate, which is a steal, considering their quality and price. The owner is friendly and proud of the product- this shows up in his enthusiasm and service. What a great little gem. They do the best specialty chocolate

Visited twice over the bank holiday weekend as my daughter loves crepes. Great location and nice friendly staff. Crepe and cake were lovely. Would return.

Went to this lovely coffee shop had a lovely pot of tea he they also sold delicious looking chocolates had a lovely chat with the owner really friendly and obviously passionate about his business would recommend to anyone . Phil+lorraine

Whilst walking around Chester we passed several of the normal coffee shops and cafes. We spotted this place and must admit to be drawn into it by wanting to buy Leonidas chocolates, acknowledging the last time we treated ourselves to them was in Ypres last year. The cost I must admit it always not under much consideration although I note the prices were similar. Having chocolates in hand we sat outside and had a wonderful Illy coffee drinking and watching people go by. Nice touch we had a conversation with the owner, Mustafa. Worth a visit in my opinion.

Popped in for a cheeky cappuccino, even though there is a Costa and Nero within eye distance. Super tasting and really hot drinks. Chocolates on sale too. Would definitely revisit. Lovely drinks in a lovely part of town.

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stop

Been a couple of times for Hot chocolate with friends and both times recieved lovely service! Everyone was sooo lovely and the hot chocolates were amazing! Highly recommend! Lovely to have a unique cafe in Chester rather than a chain! They stay open late so you can have a hot drink in the evenings in a lovely welcoming atmosphere

We stopped for a cuppa not thinking about the chocolates and cakes. Until the other half seen them and boom there was no stopping her. When buying a cuppa and cake the lovely lady at the till had a small mix up trying to save us money ended up over charging 25p. The staff were super helpful and friendly I didn’t want the money back so they sent us some chocolate out as a replacement. The manager/owner and both lady’s serving made my day with above and beyond customer service and friendly smiles. Next time I’m in town I will be back

Lovely staff nice chocolate cake and great coffee in the middle of town centre. Nothing was too much trouble for them, will come back.

I have always liked Leonidas Chocolates and bought them in France and Ireland. My wife bought 2 boxes for gifts costing about £15 if I remember right. Compared to the Dublin shop there was only half the amount and in Dublin you get around 32 Chocolates for around €18 which is around £15. Poor Value for Money.

So having cheered off my friend at the start of the Chester Marathon, I literally wandered off in search of food.

My girlfriend and I were walking through Chester after getting back from our holiday looking for a coffee shop which wasn't like your usual chains that you find, and this is exactly what we found, we were greeted by a gentleman who was very welcoming and full of conversation. We asked his recommendations on chocolate to go with our coffee and help us pick the perfect ones, if your looking for a different coffee experience with a warm welcoming feeling then this is the place. 100% will be returning

You have to indulge by having a slice of cake.The selection is very good and the cake delicious.They are not mass produced.The service is very friendly and helpful.

Ordered 2 Americanos and was deciding whether to order some chocolates when the waitress (Larissa) said they do a deal of coffee plus any 2 chocolates for £4. Decided to go for that and ordered a mix of chocolates (orange, raspberry, tiramisu). The chocolates were nice but very expensive at £2.90 (the coffee came to £5.10). Service was friendly and efficient. Clean toilet (unisex).

Happened across this little gem at lunchtime, the waffles were fantastic and not too expensive, the service was superb - the only question was "why are people not queuing around the corner? Found the answer - it opened just a week ago after a full refurbishment, so come on folks if you have a sweet tooth or just love ice cream then this is for you. And ladies the chocolate is delicate and very well presented.