(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…
05/26/09
Decent Chocolate
by lindsayalix
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!!
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05/15/08
disappointing, more of a coffee shop
by desieclipse
After hearing a lot of buzz about this place, I made the treck from Williamsburg to Park Slope to check it out. Rather than having a comfortable, loungey, post-dinner atmosphere - it was like a grungey college kids' coffee shop. Also, they do not make their own desserts and nothing really looked that exciting. The wine list was just okay. I didn't check out the backyard since it was kind of a cold day. The patisserie down the street is much better with a much fresher and better dessert selection.
- Pros: lots of space, wi-fi, coffee shop that serves wine
- Cons: uncomfortable seating, desserts not made in-house
12/08/07
Great place, just bring a jacket and a few extra dollars
by thinkbliss
Free wi-fi, decent coffee, and a great back yard area with an outlet makes Cocoa Bar a viable option among the Park Slope cafe circuit. While not your average loungey cafe it does provide adequate and comfortable seating. It has a great outdoor area for summer. Unfortunately in the winter they still feel the need to blast the air-conditioner even though the place would probably a nice room temperature with out it. Also, they are probably one of the most expensive places to get specialty coffee in the neighborhood, next to Starbucks. Actually, their prices are pretty comparable to Starbucks. The baked goods and sweets are good especially pricey but tasty.
For some reason, the patrons feel this place is perfect for dishing loudly on their cellphones probably as a result of the overhead music being loud.
- Pros: Free Wi-fi, Good coffee, Outdoor seating, Tasty desserts and coffee
- Cons: Over air-conditioned in winter, Expensive, Loud Patrons and music
The Details on Cocoa Bar
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:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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