Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop - Boulder

Boulder Busts Cancer!

2010-11-07T21:42:00.001-07:00

Dark chocolate female busts are now available!

Proceeds benefit the Breast Health Fund at Boulder Community Hospital. All money goes to provide breast health services to uninsured and underinsured women in Boulder County.

Get yours now!

For more information regarding services available at Boulder Community Hospital, visit: http://www.bch.org/cancer-care-services/breast-cancer-care.aspx

Save the Date!!

2010-09-16T14:54:00.001-06:00

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Fundraiser for the victims of the Four Mile Canyon fire to be held at
Left Hand Brewery in Longmont, CO

Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, 6p - 9p at the Left Hand Brewery tasting room, 1265 Boston Avenue in Longmont.

more details: http://foothillsunitedway.typepad.com/doing_what_matters_the_fo/2010/09/left-hand-brewing-to-hold-fire-fundraiser-.html

Upcoming Events!

2010-09-01T12:45:00.003-06:00

Here's where we've been lately-

September 11, 2010

Longmont Community Justice Partnership's 4th Annual benefit, "Diamonds and Denim - It's not what you wear, it's that you CARE!"

http://www.teachingpeace.org/support-the-peace/annual-benefit

NEW Chocolate flavors - For a limited time

2008-07-20T19:46:00.003-06:00

Do you enjoy the minty, lime taste of a great Mojito? How about the sweet, tangy taste of Key Lime Pie?

Beginning this coming weekend, we will have 2 new and exciting chocolates. We are constantly adding to our repertoire of all natural chocolates and our newest are dark chocolate with a Mojito filling and dark chocolate with a Key Lime filling. We are sure you will enjoy these newest additions.

Come in and try one or both of our exciting new flavors! Mention this blog entry in our store through the end of the month and you will get 10% off these new chocolates.

DNC Green Committee Recognizes our "green chocolate"

2008-07-11T13:22:00.002-06:00

The Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop - Boulder has been recognized by the DNC Green Committee for our efforts to do our part for the environment. Usually green chocolate is not good, but in our case it is a great thing for the environment.

We have been chosen as one of the businesses the DNC will be highlighting to visiting media outlets as an example of how any business can do the right thing. We have been 100% wind powered throught Xcel Energy for about 2 years and we are also PACE certified by Boulder County.

We use corn based (PLA) cold cups, recyclable paperboard boxes, paper coffee cups, and our lighting ia approximatley 99% florescent bulbs. We also use environmentally friendly cleaners and detergents to also save our employees. Our employees are encourage to use mass transit or walk/bike to work. We also actively recycle paper, glass, plastics, and cardboard.

REMEMBER: It is easy to be green!

Welcome!

2008-06-23T16:39:00.001-06:00

Welcome to the blog for Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop - Boulder. We are a premium quality, all natural, Belgian style chocolate shop. In addition to the best quality chocolates around, we also sell and serve a locally roasted, organic and fair trade espresso.

The wine tasting counter for Bookcliff Vineyards is co-located in our store, so we are the only place in downtown Boulder, Colorado that you can have chocolate, espresso, and wine!

We welcome all feedback and strive to provide not only the best chocolate and coffee, but also the best customer service. We are not perfect, so we need your input to make your experience the best possible.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in our store. If you have any questions, please either visit our website, http://www.belvedereboulder.com/, or email us at info@belvedereboulder.com.

Summertime Treats

2008-05-13T12:08:00.000-06:00

Come in and enjoy our Froz'n Hot Chocolate(TM) or one of our slushes or granitas made from real fruit!

Our Froz'n Hot Chocolate(TM) is a treat not to miss. It is our own recipe using local hormone free milk and our all natural Belgian chocolate. The mixture is then frozen to a slushie consistency you can enjoy on warm summer days. We don't add sugar beyond what is already in the chocolate, so all you taste is rich, delicious Belgian chocolate.

New this year - we are serving a rotating selection of natural fruit slushes, such as the following:

- Acai, Pomogranate, Blueberry with Yerba Mate
- Strawberry, Banana
- Kiwi, Banana
- Mandarin Orange, Passion Fruit

You can even try our Frozen Strawberry Lemonade and mix it with Bookcliff Vineyards' Touch of Red wine for an out of this world wine cooler.

We will be offering slushie coffee drinks (similar to a frapp****, only better), so stay tuned.

Looking for an extra special referral or client gift?

2007-11-29T18:06:00.000-07:00

Not only are our chocolates the best you will find, but we also can provide you with personalized client/thank you gifts. We can replicate your logo, photo, or other graphic in chocolate or on the wrapper of one of our Belgian chocolate bars. We can also provide personalized inserts in our boxes of hand packed chocolates that is sure to impress.

We also have some fun chocolate containers that can be filled with chocolates, such as a tooth, treasure chest (2 sizes), hearts (4 sizes), or a chocolate "tin". Come see what we have to offer as we are always changing things and adding to our repertoire.

We also have gift cards if you would prefer to gift the gift of choice. With our gift card, the recipient can indulge in our Real Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Soup, or any of our fair trade, organic espresso drinks.

Visit us at 15th and Pearl St. or visit our website, BelvedereBoulder.com

Beer and Chocolate!

2007-07-16T08:45:00.001-06:00

Did you know that chocolate can be paired with some beers? Chris has given talks about different pairings with locally brewed beers from Lefthand Brewing, Mountain Sun, and Avery Brewing. If you would like to know more, please take a look at our website, http://belvedereboulder.com.

The pairing that generally work best are some stouts with dark chocolate; afterall, Chocolate Stouts have been brewed by local and national brewers.

Have a hoppy day!

Chocolate and Wine Pairing

2007-07-07T15:40:00.000-06:00

If you would like the euphoric experience of trying chocolates paired with wines, the stop by when Bookcliff Vineyards' tasting counter is open and have fun. For a partial listing of suggested pairings, visit our website (http://belvedereboulder.com) and click on the link for the pairings.

Chocolate, Espresso, and wine

2007-06-27T10:28:00.001-06:00

Did you know that in addition to our all natural Belgian style chocolates, we also sell and serve organic, fair trade, locally roasted coffee?

If you are willing to give our coffee a try, mention you saw this blog and get a small latte for only $1.00 plus tax (flavors and soy extra). This is probably the best coffee deal in town.

We are open 7 days per week and also have chocolate based beverages of our own creation...Froz'n Hot Chocolate(TM), REAL Hot Chocolate, Belvedere Bliss, and for those that want an intense chocolate experience, our Hot Chocolate Soup.