At Cacao Museum, chocolate is more than just something sweet. It is craftsmanship, history, culture, and flavour all wrapped into one small bar.

Located in the charming Czaar Peterbuurt in Amsterdam Oost, Cacao Museum is a specialist bean-to-bar chocolate shop founded by Henkjan Laats in 2017. Since opening the doors, the mission has remained the same: to introduce people to the incredible world of real craft chocolate.

Unlike mass-produced chocolate, bean-to-bar chocolate focuses on quality cacao, transparent sourcing, and small-scale production. Every bar tells a different story depending on where the cacao was grown, how it was fermented, and how the chocolate maker developed its flavour.

Inside the shop, you will find more than 20 carefully selected craft chocolate brands from around the world. From bright and fruity Madagascan cacao to deep, nutty flavours from Peru, Ecuador, Vietnam, or Tanzania, every origin offers something unique.

Cacao Museum is both a chocolate shop and a place to discover cacao culture. Whether you are searching for the best chocolate in Amsterdam, looking for a unique gift, or simply curious about single origin chocolate, we love helping visitors explore new flavours and makers.

Over the years, Cacao Museum has become a destination for chocolate lovers visiting Amsterdam. Tourists, locals, chefs, and serious chocolate enthusiasts all step inside for the same reason: to experience chocolate with more depth, character, and authenticity.

We believe good chocolate starts at the source. That is why we focus on bean-to-bar makers who care about quality, ethics, craftsmanship, and flavour rather than mass production.

If you are exploring Amsterdam Oost or wandering through the beautiful streets of the Czaar Peter Quarter, stop by and discover why craft chocolate is a completely different experience.

Why Visit Cacao Museum?

• Specialist bean-to-bar chocolate shop in Amsterdam
• Over 20 international craft chocolate brands
• Single origin chocolate from around the world
• Carefully selected bars from award-winning makers
• Located in the historic Czaar Peterbuurt in Amsterdam Oost
• Passionate advice and personal recommendations
• Unique gifts for chocolate lovers
• A true Amsterdam hidden gem for craft chocolate enthusiasts

Discover the World Through Chocolate

Every cacao origin has its own personality. Some chocolates are floral and delicate, others bold and intense. At Cacao Museum, we invite you to taste how climate, soil, fermentation, and craftsmanship shape the final flavour.

Because once you discover real bean-to-bar chocolate, ordinary chocolate rarely tastes the same again. 🍫