Indulge in the sublime flavor of real Belgian chocolate at Washington, D.C.'s Locolat Café, where handmade confections are brought to a level of high art by owners Ada and Niel.

Chocolate bars, truffles, cakes, and pastries aren’t all that’s going on at Locolat. The lunch and dinner menu includes a wide array of luscious sandwiches and paninis prepared with the finest ingredients like salmon, prosciutto, grilled vegetables, and gourmet cheeses. Add to the menu steamed mussels, salads, soups, quiches, and both sweet and savory waffles and you’ve got yourself a meal you can write home about.

Locolat Café is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays.

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