Aigner Chocolates

I'm no expert on chocolate, but I don't think you need to be a connoisseur to understand that the chocolate here is special.

Chocolate shop with a hot chocolate bar upfront plus a few chocolate ice creams in the back. Lots of variety making it difficult for me to choose, so I opted for a small box of 8 pieces for $16.

First thing I noticed was the texture. The chocolate wasn't sticky and ate cleanly. The chocolates were easy to bite into without being mushy.

Next, I liked how the flavors of the various chocolates complimented the chocolate flavor. Whether it was mint, caramel, peanut, or one of the other accompaniments, I felt the chocolate still stood out and wasn't overshadowed by the additional ingredients.

Last and what was most noteworthy to me was the finish. About fifteen minutes after finishing the chocolates, I still felt a chocolate flavor. I don't recall having the chocolate flavor resonating for so long before. It's possible that some chocolate but was lodged in my mouth and slowly dissipating, but I'd prefer to believe there is something special about this chocolate.

Service was quick and super patient with me and my wife. The shop has a cute windowsill counter with about half a dozen seats.

I'm guilty myself, but how are we sleeping on the Hot Chocolate at Aigner?!

Walking around Metro on a cold day, a hot chocolate sounded really good so into Aigner we went. Walking in is a chocolate lovers dream; the aromas are intoxicating .

Hot Chocolate is available in milk, white or dark versions. I opt'd for the dark and it was made to order. The cup was filled to the rim and the smell was just heavenly. Taking a sip I was immediately happy, it was creamy, not too sweet, the perfect temperature and the level of chocolate was amazing. This may be the best version I've had..like ever.

Whether you are looking for chocolates to snack on or a hot chocolate to keep you warm during these cold months, definitely grab one at Aigner.

This is one of the best and most affordable chocolatiers I've been to! I've been meaning to stop in here for a while and I'm so happy that I did.

The smell of delicious chocolate hits you right away and there is so much chocolate in every shape and size throughout the store. I was super excited and couldn't wait to pick out something yummy.

The employee was really kind and helpful, and even gave me samples of some chocolate - my favorite was the milk chocolate cat tongue. It was absolutely delicious and melted in my mouth!

I ended up buying a block of milk chocolate molded into a violin. It was so creamy and just delectable.

Funny enough, I ended up back here after brunch because I dragged my friend along since she had also wanted to visit this spot for some time. We ended up buying some more chocolate, including some chocolate Christmas wreaths that were on sale.

This is such an amazing spot for quality chocolate that I highly recommend stopping into if you're looking for delectable chocolate. I plan to stop by here whenever I need a sweet gift, or just some chocolate for myself!

I can not say enough about this chocolate store.
As long as I can remember my mother would bring me in this store for holidays or special occasions. It has always been a precious part of my childhood and now now I create my own memories with my family. I went in last night and the guy and girl working the counter were so nice and sweet and answered our questions about the chocolate hearts that we had. The store was full of valentines chocolates all different prices and all very much thought out. There is a price range for any and everyone that walks in. The second you walk in you can smell the delicious home made chocolates, ice-cream, coffees and treats. I absolutely love this store and it will always be a place I go to for my special moments in life.

I love this little shop! I randomly found it on Google while trying to find a local chocolate shop. You will not be disappointed. The chocolate selections are great, quality is amazing. They even have freshly made milk and dark chocolate ice cream! I had a small scoop today and I don't even like chocolate ice cream!

Also the staff is so kind, nice and attentive.

Chocolate is one of the most loved and versatile human inventions. It comes in many forms of liquid (melted, hot chocolate, syrup), solid (bars, bark, fudge, bunnies), amorphous (ice cream) and if you can serve it as a gas to be inhaled, I'm sure Aigner Chocolates will come up with one to be vaped. The smell of chocolate certainly permeates your nostrils and into your clothes as you walk around the store. We came in to check out the store before dinner, me for the Summer of Sandwiches Elite Experience to get my S'mores samplers and my wife to shop.

They have chocolate drinks in the front and at least 3 different flavors of chocolate ice cream in the back. The salesperson was extremely helpful and even gave us a couple of samples, milk chocolate for her and white chocolate for me. The Star Wars chocolate figures caught my eye and an R2-D2, along with a couple of Baby Yoda heads came home with us, as well as a few assorted gift boxes for a friend's upcoming birthday.

I think I will come back when it gets cooler outside for a steaming cup of hot white chocolate!

So in the quest to find a large chocolate Easter bunny my brother calls this place and the women says we have three large size bunnies! So I decide to drive up I get up there finally and I'm told oh gee that large bunny is not for sale! It's going to be raffled. I say WHAT???? The girl gets the owner who comes out and I tell him what happened! He says oh no that large bunny is $1000! "Here's one that's dark chocolate and only $300!" 1/2 the size of the large one...I say YOU'RE KIDDING. So I walk out of the place, more like storm out! Happy Easter!! Off I go back to Itgen's in Valley Stream...large chocolate bunny $200! And they throw in bags of jelly beans and chocolate kisses! I'll NEVER go back to that other place!!

I hate to leave Aigner Chocolates a bad review but unfortunately it just really wasn't good. I did stop by for the Yelp trio of marshmallows but also got some other additional chocolates as well. I'm not sure why the marshmallows are called marshmallows as they're quite hard and don't taste like marshmallows at all. I wasn't a big fan of the flavors either and just thought it tasted confusing.

As for the additional chocolates, it was really a hit or miss. The coconut ones were terrible (instead of using real coconut flakes they use some weird crystallized artificial coconut and it is really not good). However, the nut ones were fantastic. In short, only 1/3 things tasted good. Maybe I just picked the wrong things but I've had a lot better chocolates elsewhere.

No joke, Aigner has been on my list of places to try. Unfortunately, I always arrived too early while shopping at Trader Joe's or too late while meeting friends for dinner at an Italian restaurant on Metropolitan.

Finally got a chance to try the famous Australian chocolatier, who has been part of the Forest Hills community. They are a 3 generation family owned business. In a few years, it will be the 100th year anniversary. Wow... It's been around and this is my first time. They accept credit cards (thank goodness!)

As soon as I walked in, the employee offered me a sample of milk or dark chocolate sample. The employees were friendly and helped me decide when I could figure out what to choose. I decided on milk chocolate sample. At the same time, I was distracted by the chocolate drinks. Debating between the hazelnut latte or regular hot chocolate. If you have never been here, get the rich hot chocolate as suggested by the employee. She was so right -- I got a milk one. It was rich and thick. Delicious!

The store was clean and you can check out each section. There were so many chocolates: gift boxes, truffles, unique shapes, s'mores, ice cream, and drinks.

I decided on the barks: peanut butter and cookies and cream so I can share.

Go try it and decide for yourself!

Lived in Queens my whole life and never went here before and i am missing out. Their chocolate shots are so flavorful and rich. The associates know their history of this place and has lots of options to choose from!