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Ah Cacao

4.5 (69 reviews)
Closed 7:15 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for working
Good for kids

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Babette C.

This place is right across the street from the top of Avenida 5, so it's a great place to watch both locals and tourists. Sat down to try some of the sipping chocolate. Sis ordered the Mayan chocolate which has a smidge of spice and a hint of orange and it was delicious. I got the regular one with vanilla. Unfortunately because of the language barrier, the server handed us regular hot chocolates instead of the sipping ones so that was a bummer, but we have an excuse to try it next time. They have a lot of cool seating and booths in the back, but the front patio is a vibe. Will definitely be back to enjoy the scene.

Angie H.

We were wandering the walking street when we found this adorable coffee shop and went on in and I got a chocolate croissant and my friend got a ham and cheese croissant with lattes. I then shopped around and they have a bunch of wonderful chocolate and cacao products on the walls and refrigerators. We sat in the back and a comfy spot for a good hour and just enjoyed ourselves. What a lovely spot.

Barbie S.

CHOCOLATE! This was our "go to" place every nighT for a chocolate fix before bed. I highly recommend the chocolate ice cream or a chocolate frappe (with or without coffee). PROS: Outdoor seating Chocolate desserts Reasonable prices

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Chip M.

What an awesome little cafe. I don't do coffee but I do like chocolate cake and they have the best. We normally stop every night on the way back to our hotel to grab a piece. They keep it refrigerated so it's cold and firm. The perfect chocolate cake. Is is located right in the heart of town and there is a few more spread out around. This time I also tried the carrot cake, chocolate covered coffee beans and a couple fruit smoothies. All were delicious. The people working there are always so polite and helpful. I am sure their coffee must be good because the place is always busy. I took the chocolate covered coffee beans back to the room and ate them with a banana. Amazing. Give them a try.

1kg chocolate
Keiko M.

Mexico is famous for chocolate, which I did not know a few years ago. It makes sense. Lots of delicious chocolate products here. It's really popular. You gotta wait in a line..... Taste: Delicious. I brought back some chocolates to US not to miss. Price: Pricier compare with local products. Customer service: Ok. Not super friendly.

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Annika M.

Ok, so this place is technically a chain, but their products are SO good, and their locations are specifically in Playa del Carmen! I came here multiple times during my vacation, and was able to sample a variety of items from the menu. Iced Mocha w/ Almond Milk: Simple and satisfying. I was surprised they offered a variety of milk substitutes, which made me branch out from my typical black coffee to try something different. But, I also tried their black coffee one morning, which was also delicious! Mayan Chocolate Ice Cream: Yum! You definitely need to love chocolate to enjoy this, but I was really pleased with the mild spicy undertone to the chocolate ice cream. Sipping Chocolate: A crowd-pleaser for my family this vacation. It's super tiny (about the size of a shot), and tastes like pure, rich chocolate.

Chocolate Maya w/espresso

It's a coffee shop with the best cocoa ever! I got chocolate Maya (cocoa with cayenne pepper) with a shot of espresso. Delicious!

Chocolate Maya, bear and lion. Amazing!
Dale D.

I know this is a chain but I don't care. We've visited every day but one of our stay here in Playa, and each visit was amazing. Coffees, hot chocolate, chocolate candies, pastries, ice cream and even the soap are all great. This will be a must visit for every future trip. It's even worth dodging the drug dealers and prostitutes that line 5th ave lol.

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Rachel R.

This was our favourite coffee spot in Playa. The lattes were decent, staff was friendly, and there was free wifi. (The ice cream looked delicious- Im sorry we never got to try it.) There are lots of tables and the waiters will take your order from your seat. The receipt has the wifi password. The outdoor seats are great for people watching.

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Latte was delicious! Get a pastry or cheesecake to go along with your coffee, you won't regret it!

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Thank you for your visit. And THANK YOU for your comments. :)

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The absolute best. The cuernito was perfect for breakfast. The mocha was amazing. Can't wait to go get some more!! Love this place!

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Kaokao

Kaokao

4.8(18 reviews)
20.1 km
$$

I accidentely found KaoKao on a web site and it looked interesting, after all, it is chocolate. I…read moresigned us up for the two hour "tour" and Chocolate making. The shop is located in a neighborhood and not a tourist area in a small storefront. Nancy led our experience and gave us an interesting talk on chocolate and its history. It was really interesting. We then actually ground some "nibs" and made our own chocolate for hot chocolate. It was a lit of fun and we ended up taking our little medallion of chocolate home with us to try on some winter evening. Nancy also gave us samples of different types of flavored chocolate. They were just small pieces but by the time we were finished I think we had about 20 different chocolates. The tour is inexpensive and a lot of fun. As an added comment, we were on a cruise and the cab fare was about the same as a ride into the tourist area. This is not in a tourist area so you'll see where people actually live. Nancy will call a cab for you for the trip back to the ship or to the tourist area. Again, this was a lot of fun.

Every time I go to Cozumel I like to buy their chocolates. I did not do any research prior and…read moredidn't know where to go. We asked our driver to take us to best chocolate shop in town and he took us to Kaokao. We were really please. We were greeted by the nicest ladies who walked us inside the shop. They also gave tours here but we were there strictly just to purchase. The lady behind the counter did offer us some samples. I had a lot of questions and the nice staff was able to answer all of them. She also knew all the ingredients in them and helped me choose what was best for me. I ended up getting some dark chocolate, milk chocolate, coffee espresso beans, and some other goodies. The shop was really cute and they had all things chocolate and more. They even had toys and souvenirs. But their star are their chocolates which are high-quality and made from the finest ingredients. They even had interesting chocolate flavor combinations. The shop should also be clean, well-maintained, and air conditioned. Pricing was also reasonable. I highly recommend if you are in Cozumel and want to stop in a good chocolate shop.

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Fabrica de Chocolate Cacao

Fabrica de Chocolate Cacao

5.0(5 reviews)
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Informative Tour and Free Samples of Authentic Mayan Chocolate - A Gem in Valladolid!…read more I was wandering around Valladolid on the afternoon of November 15th and stumbled upon this small chocolate museum located along the charming and quiet diagonal street known as Calzada de los Frailes on the way towards the Convent de San Bernardino de Siena. I stepped inside and was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming woman. There was already a group of people inside who were just about to go on a tour, so I joined them. The female guide who gave the tour told us all about the history and origins of chocolate, how the Mayans used it and its importance to them, and how it has changed over the years. She showed us various artifacts and photos in the small museum and explained the meaning of them and the process of turning the cacao bean into chocolate. The guide was knowledgeable, captivating, and entertaining. She also spoke at least three languages (English, Spanish, French and probably more) fluently and gave her spiels in all three as we had group members from Mexico, France and Canada. At the end of the tour, we got to sample a variety of authentic Mayan chocolates in different flavours, from honey to pure cacao to mint to vanilla to cinnamon to spicy to milk and more. They were all so unique and delicious! After the tasting, you are invited to look around the small store with a variety of chocolate products. You could purchase small boxes of the authentic Mayan chocolate in all flavours for 85 pesos, and they also sold chocolate shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion and other things. In addition, the tour and tasting was completely free! The tour lasted about 20-30 minutes. I ended up buying a box of chocolates (they make great gifts for family and friends) because I really wanted to support this place. The tour was super informative. I learned a lot and I also really enjoyed the chocolate tasting at the end! There is also a small restaurant/café attached to the factory where you can purchase cacao-based drinks and treats. I definitely plan to check this place out next time I am in Valladolid! This place is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

What a special place to check out. Sebastian gave us an informative tour that included a tasting at…read morethe very end. The aroma of chocolate made this the perfect attraction. We ended our visit at the cafe next door for some delicious chocolate beverages, made by Ariana, that I'm still smiling about.

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Fabrica de Chocolate Cacao - Chocolate Ancestral. Frothy, rich, delicious.

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