Cocoa Bar
(718) 499-4080
228 7th Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
40.6701
-73.9791
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What People Are Saying About Cocoa Bar
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
The Scene
A nightcap of Cotes du Rhone and truffles may have innate romantic potential, but this wine, chocolate and coffee bar opts for a friendly, breakfast nook feel. Daytime freelancers and Park Slopers out for a casual evening settle into a recessed, cushioned banquette by the front window, the stools along the blond wood bar, or the tables on the back patio. The mustard-painted side room is too bright with spot lighting to create an intimate mood.
The Food
International reds, whites, sparkling wines, ports and sherries populate the menu, along with organic chocolate-based desserts such as a luscious flourless chocolate truffle cake, buttery dark chocolate-dipped toffee, and a chocolate fondue for two. The bar also offers several couplings of vintages with house sweets, among them a merlot with dark chocolate orange peels, and port-soaked, chocolate-dipped figs that deepen in flavor with a richly toned madeira.
User Reviews
lindsayalix
May 26, 2009
I didnt think Cocoa Bar was as good as my favortite place in the city, Chocolate Bar. The ambiance so unique and the chocolate is to die for!! CHOCOLATE BAR WEST VILLAGE Alison Nelson reopened her West Village location just steps away from her pioneering original Chocolate Bar: 19 Eighth Avenue between 12th Street & Jane, NYC (West Village) www.chocolatebarnyc. com/ info@chocolatebarnyc. com
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Anonymous
December 23, 2008
This place is a wonderful neighborhood dessert, coffee and wine bar. I love their hot chocolates, although they are pretty expensive (nearly $5 for a 10 oz cup). They also have delicious truffles, cakes, brownies, etc. The atmosphere is nice, although it's definitely packed with the laptop crowd (free wireless). Sometimes it is freezing in there... the owner likes it cold, i think. So, bring a sweater. The garden outside is a nice place when the weather's good.
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December 19, 2008
A wonderful alternative to Starbucks. The coffee is great, but it's the large, decadent desserts (expensive but perfect for sharing) that are the main attraction. The fine chocolates--also expensive--make for wonderful special occasion gifts too.
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Know Before You Go:
Get the best out of your visit by going when the bar hosts an art opening or coffee, chocolate or wine tasting. Call to get the latest on upcoming events.
When to Go:
Free Wi-Fi makes for a different scene by day. After 5pm, the beer and wine break out, and on weekends, people line up for the chocolate.
The Extras:
Chocolate bars, truffles, coffees and teas, as well as chocolate facial masks and body scrubs, are sold up front.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Wine Bars, Wholesale Foods
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
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Smoking Permitted:
No
