Li-Lac Chocolates is Manhattan's oldest chocolate house - a New
York tradition since 1923.
We make old-world artisan chocolate in small batches for
exceptional quality and superior taste - using original recipes,
time-honored techniques, and quality ingredients. Our selection of
fresh chocolate - more than 120 items - is one of the largest
selections of fresh gourmet chocolate in America. Every delicious
item is made by hand, locally in New York City, and guaranteed for
freshness.
The history of Li-Lac Chocolates dates back to 1923 when George
Demetrious, a native of Greece who studied the art of chocolate
making in France, emigrated to New York and opened his shop at 120
Christopher Street in the heart of Greenwich Village. During the
1920s, Greenwich Village was a destination for artists,
intellectuals and innovators. It was in this context that Mr.
Demetrious applied his chocolate-making expertise, creating and
perfecting his recipes for such items as Almond Bark, Butter
Crunch, Hazelnut Truffle Squares, Legendary Fudge, and other
favorites, steadily building a loyal customer following among his
quirky and demanding neighbors. Over the ensuing 9 decades, Li-Lac
became a New York favorite. When trendy ingredients and mass
production emerged as the model for the modern chocolatier, Li-Lac
remained true to its history and tradition, eschewing automation
and trendiness. Deemed "stubbornly old fashioned" by the Wall
Street Journal, Li-Lac Chocolates is one of the few old-school
chocolate companies to survive into the modern era.