Rousseau Chocolatier

I really liked the coconut and lemon flavours,
I wish if the raspberry macarons were on the sour side rather than the sweeter side. Too sweet for my taste
The owner originally from France, he knew his treats,
the shop overall welcoming and smells so chocolate, you definitely want to try some
A box of 6, 12 $
Individual macaron, 2 $

for the chocolate lovers… this is exquisite hand rolled, fine chocolate. lovely selection, beautifully packaged, and needs to be savoured slowly and deliberately on the tongue. savoured like a fine wine… awesome we don’t need to go over the pond to delight in such delectables.

I have just sampled the macarons and my goodness, but they are WONDERFUL!!! Absolutely, lip-​smacking, melt-​in-​your-​mouth delicious! (The coconut & kirsch macarons are spectacularly sublime.)
I’ll be back for more!

Anyone who has traveled outside of Halifax to a major city and taken the time to find a real Chocolatier will love this place because we now have one of our very own to enjoy. I was reminded as soon as I walked into the front door of my favorite one in Montréal only the selection at Rousseu was even more refined and sophisticated with the selection at hand. Real rose pedal chocolate and many others. I suggest trying them all in one large bag but take little bites and eat very slowly. As for price it is priced accordingly and you can always take home a few bars as they are only 6 bucks a piece but if you are going to play in the big pool be prepared to pay. Sold by box or weight.

One of the best places in Halifax for macarons. They make them fresh daily and you can taste the difference. The couple who own the store are so sweet and inviting. The wife is very knowledgeable about the ingredients and makes everything sound so delicious. I’m glad I found this place!

What a find! I told Natalie if we were local, I’d be in all the time. Even a quarter of the harvest chocolate square exuded all the spices of fall and pumpkin pie. The hot chocolate was like drinking a thick but wonderfully potable liquid chocolate. My husband and I enjoyed it quite thoroughly along with the inexpensive 3 — chocolate taster served on a small, bamboo plate. Natalie and Julien were as special to meet as their chocolates were to eat.
If you are in Halifax and don’t stop by, you will have missed a very special experience (the rose petal chocolate squares are made with hand — picked rose petals grown locally/​regionally). This couple and the chocolates they present are better than a shore exursion… or any number of other things you might choose to do while in Halifax!

I had met a date at 10am, for coffee at The Trident. With our coffees in-​hand I spied Rousseau Chocolatier across the street and jokingly asked my date is she wanted chocolate for breakfast.
When she replied in the affirmative, I was thrilled.
It was the brownies that first caught our attention. In my experience, brownies tend to fall into one of two categories: cakey brownies, or fudgey brownies — and rarely do the twain meet. At first bite I realized that these brownies struck the perfect balance between the cakey/​fudgey schools of brownie making, and I anticipated many return trips.
Our visit likely would have happily ended there, but co-​owner Nathalie began to tell us the story of Rousseau Chocolatier, and how they hoped to differentiate themselves in the local market.
I can’t make this point loudly enough: this city has many fine artisans and crafts people that make beautiful products, but often times their shortcoming is their inability to communicate what makes their products unique and exciting. This is not Nathalie’s problem — she did a fantastic job talking-​up her business, and some of the success stories they’ve had to date. More than that she was engaging – and not just because she was sampling us in maple cream chocolates at the same time… but perhaps partially. I did not go in with the intention of buying handmade chocolates. But there I was with an engaging host, trying hard to mitigate my involuntary facial contortions while the ecstasy of premium chocolate flooded my mouth.
Suffice to say we bought some chocolate.
We tried three chocolates that day:
— Salted Caramel (rich salted caramel filling, in dark chocolate)
— Feuilletine (hazelnut and wafer – think nutella filling combined with angel tears, and made with pure unicorn milk)
— and of course the aforementioned Maple Cream (which was so good, I felt obliged to sing the national anthem shortly after eating it – rarely has food made me feel this patriotic)
Without exception, all of these rank as some of the best chocolates I’ve ever enjoyed. It was also an important reminder that when you spend the money on good quality chocolate, there is so much satisfaction found in those luxurious little chocolate packages, you just don’t feel the need to consume a ton of it to satisfy your cravings (that said, it wouldn’t be a challenge for me to eat 2 dozen chocolates, by myself, in a single sitting).
If I were insulin dependent, Rousseau Chocolatier is the kind of place I’d risk of a diabetic coma for.

Dropped in to get a little sample of their French macaroons and chocolates. We had these yummy cookies at the world renown Laduree in Paris so I hoped for a decent comparable. The owner assured me they were.
Well tonight, we sat out on our deck to cappuccinos and cookies. They were amazing! Very fresh, crunchy with gooey fillings.
Very nicely packaged for gift giving though we ate them all ourselves. We are saving the chocolates for another night. Too much of a good thing… is a good thing

Stopped by here to check out the new place and it’s awesome! Natalie is so sweet and nice. She went through all the chocolates and explained how they make it, what different kinds of chocolates they have, etc. etc.
And the best part?! The chocolates they have are SOOOO good! Especially the brownies! You can definitely taste the difference. Went in and spent like $ 30 on chocolates and it was worth every penny.
Definitely check them out!

It’s a chocolate shop, so how can you go wrong?! Well, there are ways I am sure… but you won’t find them here. The quality of store bought chocolates has in my opinion dropped dramatically since I was young. I just can’t buy or give the big brands any more. But these… wow! These are a wonderful, rich breath of fresh (chocolatey) air. From the smells to the flavors to even the nice packaging, if you need a really nice gift or a treat, stop by. The shop itself has a really nice old fashioned feel, like a European chocolate shop.

Extremely friendly staff and incredible chocolate and macarons. This place is for sure a new favourite of mine. :)

I absolutely love this chocolate shop! I have been a few times now since they have opened and I will keep coming back. The owner is very friendly and always has something new to offer to her customers, and it is great to watch Julien making the chocolates through the window to their kitchen! These are some of the best chocolates that I’ve ever had, and the coconut brownie is truly something special! I cannot wait to try their macaroons.
The prices are incredibly fair for the quality. If you want to try amazing chocolates from very lovely people, I highly recommend this wonderful shop!
If they happen to have the orange balsamic caramel chocolates, I highly recommend that you immediately try one!

So I pass this storefront on my way to work each morning. When I saw a chocolatier was opening here, I practically started salivating. Finally stopped in on my lunch, and sooo glad I did.
The space is small, neat and pristine. Pretty, pretty chocolates beckoned me in the display case. A very friendly and engaging staff (I assume co-​owner?) gave me a sample of a hazelnut praline. Lovely. She explained what they offer (chocolates, drinks, brownies) and I chose a plethora of chocolates for myself, my mother and a bar to share with my co-​workers. Share the love!
Prices are what one would expect for superior, handmade chocolates. Which are delicious, by the way. They melt in your mouth and you can taste the first-​rate ingredients. Nommy.
You can even watch Julien make the chocolates in the next room. Will definitely be back!