A Century of Freshness, Generosity, and Tradition

Brought to you by Marie, the US Leonidas Proprietor, Douailly-Backman Holdings Corp.

Leonidas Chocolates USA

Founded in Belgium in 1913, Leonidas Confiserie S.A. has grown into a world-renowned chocolatier, crafting over 100 exquisite varieties of Belgian chocolate. For more than a century, the brand has remained true to its roots, driven by an uncompromising commitment to quality and taste.

Since 2005, French-born proprietor Marie-Philippe Douailly has proudly brought these world-famous confections to American customers from our base in Chicago, Illinois, through Leonidas-USA.com.

Tradition and Quality

Founder Leonidas Kestekides built his company on strong, unwavering principles. Today, we defend those principles with pride. Our passion for chocolate means we never compromise on our long-standing tradition of total quality.

While heritage is at our core, Leonidas continually surprises the market with innovative new products and flavors. Our shops offer the best of both worlds: the timeless elegance of premium Belgian chocolate presented in a fresh, modern setting. Customers can delight in watching their selections being freshly hand-packed into our iconic gold ballotins or colorful gift boxes.

Uncompromising Freshness

Leonidas guarantees the absolute freshness and exceptional quality of every chocolate. Crafted using traditional methods, our recipes rely exclusively on the finest ingredients: 100% pure cocoa butter for the coating, alongside natural fresh butter and cream.

We source the finest delicacies the world has to offer, including hazelnuts from Turkey, Morello cherries from the Périgord, almonds from Italy, and walnuts from Grenoble. To ensure these premium ingredients reach you in perfect condition, Leonidas combines time-honored techniques with state-of-the-art food safety and quality control standards.

The Spirit of Generosity

Life is full of opportunities to show your generosity by thinking of someone else. Whether it's a birthday, a dinner with friends, a romantic evening, or a simple gesture of thanks, these moments happen every day. They are the times you want to show someone how much you care, or moments when you want to surprise, congratulate, or simply spoil someone for no special reason at all.

No matter how big or small the occasion, Leonidas chocolates are the perfect gift. As our timeless motto says: "Just think of someone."