The atmosphere is amazing, the chocolate is amazing, the people are amazing. I love how this little shop cares so much about where their ingredients and supplies come from.In terms of the actual chocolate, its delicious. We ordered the Mayan drinking chocolate and it was decadent. Not too spicy, not too sweet, it really let you focus on the quality of the chocolate.I absolutely will be coming back.

Amazing, mind-blowing delicious chocolate treats. The product is pure ART! Its so beautiful, its almost a shame to eat it. Buy a couple extra boxes - the most unique and impressive gift you may ever give!

I had the drinking chocolate (creamy dark not spicy)! It was GREAT!!!!!! I came all the way from Johnstown, Pennsylvania for this!

Dancing Lion is the by far the best chocolate cafe in New England. There artistically crafted creations are almost too good to consume, but after all it is chocolate.

I absolutely love Dancing Lion. Just the smell when you open the doors will buckle any chocolate lovers knees. The chocolate is unique beautiful and delicious. Recommend the Mayan Heat is you like earthy w a bit of heat at the end. The staff is Knowledgeable Friendly and just kooky Fun.Visiting their shop is a must do experience.

Amazing Mayan drinking chocolate. My waitress/ chocolate maker was very knowledgeable and helpful. It definitely lives up to all the great things I have heard!

I love Dancing Lion Chocolate! Everything I have tried is amazingly delicious--and that includes both in store and via delivery.

Hidden gem on Elm Street!! Ive lived in downtown Manchester for 5 years and Ive always walked right by here thinking it was an uppity chocolate shop... But not at all! It was so cute and cozy and unique! It was an awesome date afternoon and we enjoyed spicy drinking chocolate (which is NOTHING like my suspicion predicted another name for hot chocolate) while chatting and occasionally asking questions of the owner who so friendly and informative! We will definitely go back again!! Highly recommend checking it out if you havent already!!

The Mayan Hot Chocolate is the highlight of my 2021.First of all, when you walk in, the rich chocolate smell, is so dense it goes right through the masks were all obligated to wear.The hot chocolate is thick, and creamy, with just enough spice to tingle; but not enough to take away the richness of the chocolate.Its incredible. (Probably better than Dandelion in San Francisco; but its been a long time, so Id have to taste theirs again.)Full disclosure: I worked in a nostalgia candy shop that served supposedly high-end chocolates for nearly 5 years; and Dancing Lion makes us taste like a Hersheys bar.If you are in Manchester. Skip the coffee, and stop here in the AM.

Amazing chocolate! This is real chocolate done right!! Very good. High price but well worth the treat. Enjoy!

I absolutely love this place!❤️

This place is AMAZING! The owner is super passionate about chocolate and you can tell by the quality of his creations. This past Saturday my boyfriend and I went out to dinner and we skipped dessert so that we could stop here afterwards. We were so happy with that decision. It was Dessert Night and the chocolate cake they served was delicious! We even tried some of the drinking chocolate mixed with espresso and an americano and both were delightful.

The chocolate bars are unique and made from high quality ingredients. The drinking chocolates were delicious and we were pleasantly surprised at how good the white version tasted.

World-class chocolate, right in the heart of Manchester! The owner is incredibly passionate about his creations, and they are amazing! This is my favorite place in the city.

Nice staff and yummy drinking chocolate! Great location.

First time in, staff was very friendly and explained all the beautiful chocolate artwork deliciousness in the store. Very calm vibe.

Dont you love it when you stumble upon greatness when you were expecting the norm? Ever bite into magic instead of mediocre? Dancing Lion Chocolate is nothing less than stellar! What I intended to be a nice treat for my son turned out to be a gift for both of us. The gift was not only the spectacular chocolates, ice cream, and sandwiches that were all pieces of art, but the gift was also the meeting of genuinely great people. The lunch we enjoyed (ice cream first 😀) was caramel swirl fraiche. Calling this beautiful creation, ice cream doesnt do it justice! Its far better than just ice cream. The flavors danced in our mouths. We then had the Puerto Rican sandwich made with Mallorca sweet rolls, aged cheese and aged meats with a hint of chocolate...3 chocolate morsels to be exact, just enough to give it a bit of unexpected taste. Even the best description wont fully describe the beautiful flavors that came together for our lunch. We will go back and see the friendly faces and taste magic again very soon. If only everyone and every business could be this great, we would all be dancing! 5 stars isnt enough for this level of perfection. Thank you to Dancing Lion Chocolate for being the highlight of our day in Manchester. ❣️Sherri and Bronson from Maine.

Fantastic chocolates and beverages! I took off the 1 star because I was a bit disappointed with the last chocolate sampler box when one of the spots wasnt chocolate at all (some kind of fruity jelly candy), and the brownie I bought didnt mention coconut but was loaded with it. Still very much worth the trip and price point though.

For Christmas I received the Belize Trinitario Dark Chocolate bar and I have to say the most beautiful and delicious chocolate I have ever tasted, and i have had many from all over the world. I cant wait to go into the store and try the Chocolate drink everyone is raving about. I have found chocolate heaven.

Amazing chocolate and coffee experience. Excellent date location.

Im glad I was able to try their rose blackberry chocolate homemade ice cream. It definitely taste like rose, and they have huge chunks of chocolate in there, but not sweet chocolate, so it complemented well with the sweetness of the ice cream. It cost about $5, pretty expensive for the amount, but its gourmet and probably the best thing in this strip.

Aesthetically unique and beautiful! Artisanal magnificently created!! But it is the passion and knowledge of the owner, Richard Tango-Lowy is why you need to make at least one visit to this eccentric cocoa boutique.

Hands down the best chocolate place in New England.

Chocolate is very good but extremely expensive.

Incredibly delicious drinking chocolate (I cant wait to try some of the chocolates I bought - they are beautiful!) and very gracious service.

Espresso + hot chocolate was very good and the staff is super friendly

Love this place! Their chocolate is extremely high quality and they have very creative, unique offerings. Highly recommend. I just ordered online from them and it arrived very quickly and everything is amazing. I love the zen brownies!

Hands down the best drinking chocolate Ive had; I love the spicy drinking chocolate. It is thick, smooth and the right amount of spice to warm you up. They also sell chocolate bars, bonbons, tea and coffee and a few delicacies.The owner is willing to explain any questions had from where the chocolate originates from to the flavors of each type of chocolate bar.The chocolate types change with cocoa beans available but it is all high quality chocolate bars/bonbons/drinking chocolate.Also, they are open in the snow! Perfect winter date. Definitely a shining gem of Manchester!

Great to order for birthdays! Lots of good chocolate choices and creative chocolate.

No better place for fine chocolate in all of New England (US?, the world?) Mayan drinking chocolate is on point.

Amazing chocolates and other fun artisanal treats. They make wonderful croissants once a month and have summertime ice cream. Highly recommend as a treat to yourself or a loved one.

Artisanal, one of a kind place. He only makes croissants one day a month and theyre better than ones Ive had in France. The chocolate is beautiful and looks like sculptures and tiles. The hot cocoa is incredible. You must get hot cocoa. Owner is very nice too

It’s amazing. I’ve been going here for around a year and I plan to go forever. Richard (the owner) is very kind and tells us about the chocolates. I decided to call it a unicorn because there is nothing like it. I definitely recommend it. The food is outstanding and their drinking chocolate is fantastic.

The chocolate service for two is amazing

Absolutely fantastic! I learned so much about chocolate from Rick. You can taste his passion in the chocolate! Drove two hours for this and it was worth it.

What a place! A beautifully cozy and relaxed atmosphere, with the richest chocolate aroma throughout. I purchased possibly the best drinking chocolate I have ever had, rich and luxuriously creamy and perfect for a cold, wet December day. While I was there, Richard, the owner, was there I had the opportunity to speak with him about chocolate and the various travels hes had sourcing it. I could have happily stayed there for another few hours if I didnt have other commitments.I would not only recommend this place to everyone, but Ill also be back in the future.

Just received the Survival Chocolate #3, which includes the incredible Zen brownies, hand painted turtles and chocolate dipped tea cookies. The packaging is just as impressive as the chocolate. A wonderful experience and a pure delight to enjoy such intense chocolate.

Try the hot chocolate, itll change your whole viewpoint on the drink.

With an unassuming location, walking into Dancing Lion is always a treat. The shop is elegant, with each piece of meticulously crafted chocolate on display like jewelry. The prices are not inexpensive but the quality is exceptional. You get what you pay for. Be on the lookout for their croissants, and their drinking chocolate.

Took a family member in today after talking it up for years. The woman at the counter (black hair, rad hand tattoos) was both knowledgeable and outgoing to explain the different types of chocolate on display to my family. The quality and the service is excellent and I absolutely look forward to each time I visit 🙂

We arrived this establishment at 9:55 pm on a Saturday and we almost talked ourselves out of it because we felt bad showing up five minutes before closing. We are so glad we decided to go anyway. The woman who assisted us was spectacular and explained everything. We apologize for not getting her name.I had a bowl of the drinking chocolate, the non-spicy variant, and while I did sense the slightest hint of spice, it was excellent. Unlike any hot chocolate I have ever had. Coming in ay $6.75 for a bowl size, the value is definitely there. My wife had a tea and a fig and cardamom brownie which was excellent.We will absolutely be back and we loved meeting Barbara as well. Thank you again. Highly recommend.

My favorite has to be a Mallorca and a Lions Waltz on a chilly morning. So lucky to be working around here to have one every time I go to work!

Amazing chocolate, desserts, and coffee. Dancing Lion is my go-to whenever I have money burning a hole in my pocket, and Ive never regretted anything Ive gotten there. The staff are very knowledgeable, and have been able to provide all sorts of information about ingredients, sourcing, etc. The love that everyone at Dancing Lion has really shines through in every truffle and brownie.We commissioned them to make our wedding favors in June of 2017, which were a huge hit. We had absolutely no problems with placing the order and our guests still mention our chocolates to us over a year later!Im also a member of their bar of the month club, which is a great deal for anyone that enjoys chocolate. Ive really gotten to expand my palette and try new things. Like Ive said before, Ive never been disappointed!Is Dancing Lion chocolate expensive? No, not when you think of the quality of what youre getting and the amount of skill and love that its made with. This place is a destination for any foodie.

The experience here was amazing! Great drinking chocolate, both the Mayan Heat and the Creamy Dark, super tasty!! The owner talked to us about chocolate and cacao which made our time it the boutique so much better. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. It’s a bit pricey but totally worth it.

Come here for fine chocolate experiences you cant get anywhere else!

Love this place! The drinking chocolate with espresso and chili is amazing. The owner is clearly passionate and very involved in creating the perfect product. The only reason for 4 stars because they open at noon on Sundays. Seems a bit late, and Cafe la Reine next door had plenty of people. Might be good for business to open a little earlier. Otherwise, great experience!

What incredible chocolate! Inventive designs and flavors that are paired so well with any of the fillings. Definitely worth going out of your way to stop in and try some! My boyfriend and I enjoy the chocolate so much that we both ended up secretly getting each other Valentines gifts here!

Just received my CRE (Chocolate Ready to Eat box). 100% worth every penny.

Prepare to be blown away! Richard and his team are truly world class. They are meticulous craftsman. From their sourcing of only the finest ingredients from every corner of the globe, to the artistry in execution, their love and passion for what they do is very apparent. We make sure we drive through Manchester on our way to Vermont to taste his perfect lattes, life changing Mallorca’s, and his beautiful and delicious chocolates. Everything sold here has been above and beyond anything else I have experienced, I highly recommend the Dancing Lion!

The love this place pours into its chocolate is evident in every detail. Its borderline spiritual, the love of this chocolate. On a more earthly note, the hot chocolate is extremely delicious. I spent two hours at a table here with a friend, drinking one delicious cup very slowly. If you go to one place on Elm, go here.

The best gourmet chocolate experience around! Amazing chocolate from around the world including dairy free selections. We visited last Fall and Richard took a long time to explain his whole operation to us and where each chocolate came from. Now five months later he remembered us. The chocolate drinks are unique and wonderful. The art he does with the chocolate is worth the visit.

Delicious food. Love this place

I really like the place. My girl has some serious allergies. Theyre very informative and explained everything very well. I would trust by chocolate from them for her.

My husband and I usually order the hot dark chocolate drink in a bowl without spices. It tastes absolutely great. Not many places dedicated to chocolate like dancing lion. Its worth the drive from Nashua,NH to Manchester,NH

Authentic drinking chocolate and crazy looking bars. Not that into chocolate but you know its good quality and it tastes very good.

Hands down best chocolate Ive ever had in my life. The owner always takes time to talk to me about his product and craft. Also best and only tea service in town.

Great, interesting chocolates from around the world. Certainly an upscale place, great for gifts. They also offer classes which are very informative and fun.

Hot chocolate doesnt come close to Burdicks in Walpole NH, despite their higher rating.

Absolutely the best chocolates in the world. And a wonderful tea service as well.

Delicious! The owner is so passionate, you can tell he loves what he does.

Visit for the chocolate but stay for TEA! Incredible tea service. Equally amazing biscotti.

I cant believe we almost walked right past this place! We ended up chatting with the owner for a bit while we browsed his chocolate creations. Theyre a tad on the expensive side, but I came to appreciate this unique form of art as soon as I had some of the blackberry maple ice cream and took a bite of the monkeys eye. This is seriously good stuff, definitely recommend giving it a try! Well be stopping in again to try the Mayan style drinking chocolate!

A real jewel of the city. Inspired chocolate (and savory) creations unlike anything else in S. NH, that Im aware of.Top notch service to boot.

If you want an amazing desert experience, go no where else. The owner is so enthusiastic and involved in everything that gets made. Hes friendly, informative, and truly loves his work. It is both artistic and delicious.

Great, locally made chocolates. Various flavours & spices mostly with a Central American & Caribbean slant. Staff was wonderful explaining the various flavours & how they came together.

Very special destination. Rarely do you get to see someone put as much care and love into their products as Richard does. Hes one of the best in the world (not an exaggeration). A must stop if in Manchester!

Just not my kind of thing but everyone was very nice and informative

Interesting to learn about different types of chocolates and where he goes to get coco beans!

Very authentic small shop, very enjoyable. Coffee, spicy drinking chocolate and confections, perfect after early dinner with friends!

Amazing experience. Everything is a work of art. The atmosphere was great, the owner was friendly and very informative and it was a lot of fun. Anyone who loves chocolate and art will greatly enjoy this place.

The owner of this establishment, Rich, is a Chocolatier like no other. His knowledge, know~how and general enthusiasm about all things chocolate is intoxicating. And the product he produces from the chocolate he acquires from all over the world is delectable! Second to none!

Richard was very friendly and nice. Beautiful unique, creations. Cozy, wonderful scent of chocolate atmosphere, cant wait to come back.

This place is incredible and Rick really knows his stuff!Rick is a chocolate artist that travels around the world in search of flavorful and rare cocoas and then comes back to his store to concoct one of kind chocolates, brownies, and other chocolate goodies using them.He puts so much thought, care, and detail into them that they look like sculptures and paintings. I was hesitant to eat them they look so good.Upon tasting the chocolates I was blown away. They are unlike any other high quality chocolates Ive ever had. Ive lived in New York City for 10+ years and I have to tell you this is as good as it gets. The brownies are some of the best Ive ever hadThis guy is a chocolate genius, the Willy Wonka of chocolates and he lives here! Im definitely coming back and you must try this place.

Amazing staff. Very knowledgeable and they make everything in house! The chocolates are a work of art. Heaven on earth!

Place is amazing and eclectic. Owner is super nice and very knowledgeable. Front of hour staff is friendly and enthusiastic.

I dont really like chocolate, but my wife does, and she loves when I stop by. They have some excellent non chocolate drinks on occasion, and Ive never had it, but Ive heard tell they have fantastic Ice cream.

I think I know good chocolate. I tried two things: 1) Spicy Mayan Heat drinking chocolate, and 2) a Small Box $25.00 assortment. The drink was different than youd expect, though the helpful folks working there (including the chocolatier!) described it accurately. Rather than a thick dark drink, its thinner, spicy, and chocolatey but in a different way. (Sorry I cant be more articulate.) So: no complaints on #1! Give it a try. For the assortment, I found it a mixed bag. First, at $5/piece, it should be amazing, and some of them were quite good. At the same time (and again, Im used to fine chocolate where the pieces are not very large), the value was not great. Some of them are pretty thin, and one of the five was simply a solid piece of (very tasty!) chocolate. The chocolatier was enthusiastic about his sourcing, and kudos for that. And no doubt his small batches are time-consuming. However, I think theyre a bit too expensive (hence the 4/5 stars). Still, very very good work. I hope thats fair.

We adore this chocolate lovers Manchester, NH destination! The owner is creative, passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about all things chocolate and his treats are amazing!

These chocolates are an art form, a unique and exciting experience, and deserve the honors bestowed upon them,I’ve always loved fine chocolates, so at age 80, thought I’d tasted it all. For the first time ever a small gift box whispered, “savor tiny bites, don’t over indulge.” Impossible was my belief. But somehow I respectfully obliged. After considerable time actually tasting the tiny bites and focusing, the combination of unusual ingredients made me feet happy, like I was over-indulging, yet I had only sampled 1/3 of four unique beautiful pieces ? My Dancing Lion box closed now, I recalled my experience from memory, something I’ve never done before. It will remain sealed ‘til I can’t wait any longer. I hope all visits equal this one!What I do know is this candy taught me how to savor an edible I may never have the opportunity to taste again. I also know that, before this box runs low, I will have another waiting, this I can’t live without!Seema Boesky

Great little find in downtown Manchester. I go there several times a year to get my drinking chocolate fix as well as to sample the current artisan chocolates (works of art!).

The teas and chocolate are delicious bus I cant afford eating there more than once a month 😂

Amazing chocolate creations. Great drinking chocolate, wonderful croissants (once a month). Definitely worth a visit. Weekly. ;)

The best chocolate I have ever eaten has come from Dancing Lion. Richard, a master chocolatier, specializes in amazing chocolate creations made from hard to find chocolate from small producers around the world. When I can, I like to visit his shop for the chocolate espresso and the home made croissants. When eating one of his croissants you will swear you are in Paris. The shop is small but Richard is all about keeping the quality of his products high.

Amazing! Loved the staff, loved the owner. Had a fabulous time. We will be back.

Very yummy home made chocolates, scrumptious drinks, a beautiful environment and very friendly staff!

If you think you love chocolate and have never sample the creations from Dancing Lion, which are as complex and pleasing flavorfully as they are aesthetically, then prepare to be reborn. I prefer the bars for experiencing cacao, but all the products are world-class.

Extremely expensive. Not at all like a normal chocolate shop or candy store. Probably great quality but idk. Didnt try anything-would never pay that much for chocolate or desert.

Horrible service. 15 minutes for a few chocolates while the person behind the counter chats about her sisters wedding and George Clooney.. No chocolate is worth that much aggravation.

The best chocolate and teas in New England and the most inviting small shop.

Outstanding! What a gem in Manchester. We will be back for sure for the best chocolate in the world!

Wonderful chocolates and service on my mail order. Sent some to nearby clients and they were impressed too.

Spectacularly informative. Like having a Grand Oenologist explain wine to you face to face!

Amazing chocolate. The best crossiant Ive eaten.

Great service and unique products.

Rich always has good chocolate, and good stories. Did I mention the good chocolate.

Best chocolate Ive ever had in a lovely little cafe envir2

This is the real deal. Best icecream on Elm st and the hot chocolate is stellar!

Beautiful, have crafted chocolates. Staff came out and helped me select a gift for someone.

Awesome chocolatier - kids love the high quality hot chocolate (its not sweet like in most places that use artificial, processed ingredients) and I love the espresso - theres one with chilli in it and is well worth trying. Good machiattos, cappuccinos and selection of chocolates. Great addition to Elm St in Manch!

Took a chocolate class here, loved it!!!