Max Brenner Is Opening in Boston's Back Bay

A small chain of upscale chocolate shops and cafes with locations in the United States, Asia, Australia, and Israel is coming to the Back Bay of Boston.

According to their website, Max Brenner will be opening on Boylston Street, making this the fourth location to open in this country (two are currently open in New York and Philadelphia, with a third opening recently in Las Vegas). Max Brenner is a combination chocolate shop and restaurant that features such items as chocolate pizza, fondue, cookies, waffles, ice cream, shakes, smoothies, and hot chocolate, as well as a variety of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes.

[September 14 update: According to Grub Street Boston, Max Brenner's opening date has been pushed back due to issues with construction. Expect an early 2011 opening.]

[March 31, 2011 update: According to their Twitter page, Max Brenner opens today.]

The address for this chocolate shop and restaurant in the Back Bay of Boston is: Max Brenner, 745 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for Max Brenner can be found at: http://www.maxbrenner.com/