Dark, milk or white: what is your favorite flavor? 5 places in Haarlem to buy chocolate letters

As the Sinterklaas season arrives in Haarlem, locals are preparing for the festivities with traditional sweets. Five local establishments are offering a variety of artisanal chocolate letters to celebrate the holiday, ranging from classic milk and white chocolate to unique gourmet creations. Customers can visit specialized shops like Chocolaterie Pierre and Olala Chocola, where the chocolate is crafted in open ateliers, allowing visitors to see the production process firsthand. Each location offers distinct specialties, such as the hotchocspoons at Chocolate Company Café, the Belgian chocolate creations at Van Delft, or the refined, hand-piped letters found at the royal warrant holder Huize van Wely. Whether looking for traditional treats or modern crunch varieties like speculoos, residents have several options to find the perfect gift to place in their shoes this season. These shops emphasize local, artisanal methods, providing a sweet addition to the traditional Dutch holiday traditions enjoyed across the city.