Anyone know how to get Dumon to the US? I called and they don't ship. My wife would love me forever if I gotr her some. Thanks!
Posted by
OP
Port Orchard, WA, USA
2 posts
Yeah, thanks. I will meet you there.
Posted by
Piedmont, nc, usa
316 posts
I hate to be the voice of negativity but has anyone ever actually gotten any out of Brugges? Mine never made to the border!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA ☔️
6788 posts
Yes, it can be done. We bought oodles, set aside an unhealthy pile to consume in the short term, boxed up the rest carefully and took it to the post office right there on Market Square. Shipped 'em home to the USofA. When we got back from our trip they were waiting for us at the post office along with all the bills and junk mail. We tore into them and tried to be disciplined. They lasted several weeks. But it does require a lot of self-control.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Most of the smaller chocolatiers don't do any business in the US because they don't want to pay for the necessary FDA inspections. So your only option is either to pick some up personally, or have someone else ship you some. Probably the best Belgian chocolate available in the US (but not the best in Belgium, in my opinion) is Leonidas.
Posted by
Grapevine, TX, USA
875 posts
It's worth a trip -- take her to Dumon's so she can experience it for herself!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23269 posts
With all of the cream and no preservatives I thought that the shelf life was pretty short.
Posted by
Winnipeg
590 posts
I was told by the people at Dumon and Leonidas that the chocolates should be consumed before a week because it is made with real cream.
Posted by
Chicago, IL, USA
473 posts
You have to check with the staff at the shop itself. Not all Belgian chocolates are made with cream. Those that are should be eaten within a week or so. Those that aren't have a much longer shelf life.
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Leonidas isn't even the best Belgian chocolate you can get in the US. Neuhaus ships to the USA and Pierre Marcolini has a store in NYC.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA ☔️
6788 posts
Hey, if you've all got week-old Dumon chocolates sitting around and you're worried about consuming them, just them them to me and I'll dispose of 'em.
Posted by
Edmonds, WA, USA
32 posts
That's too bad they don't ship anymore. It was about seven years ago we had some shipped and used them as Christmas gifts.
Posted by
Des Moines, IA
2193 posts
If you have trouble procuring Dumon chocolate, I'll recommend an alternative. Try Chocolaterie Stam from Amsterdam (shops across Holland and Des Moines, Iowa). I've enjoyed fine chocolate in many places in Europe, and this place is among the best IMHO.
Posted by
Phoenix, AZ, USA
1 posts
Being from belgium and living in Phoenix , i know what it is to miss the dumon chocs. however, i get the shipped to phoenix without an issue... just regular mail service, in about 5 days they arrive.... never had any issues... going back to belgium about 5 times a year and bring loads back but when i run out, i just get them shipped...