I stopped by Cacao after a Pilates class next door and was pleasantly surprised! I didn't realize it was a Dominican coffee shop at first, but once I saw the decor, I had a little moment like, "wait a minute, why does all this feel familiar?!" And I may or may not be biased because I'll always support my people I ordered a buttered croissant and a dulce de leche latte to enjoy there. The space is homey and warm, the kind of place that immediately makes you feel grounded. For a few minutes, it really felt like home, especially seeing touches of my roots reflected in the atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and attentive, and there's a great variety of drinks and pastries. I'll definitely be back. So glad my friend recommended it. read more

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Cacao is such a cozy little chocolate shop in the South End. However, the quality of their individual chocolates were so-so. We were a bit disappointed because some pieces tasted stale while others were delicious. For their expensive price point, they all should've been perfect. My favorite was their nougatine, and my least favorite was the almond bark. The main reason I'm giving them a higher rating is because their hot chocolate is so rich + dreamy. Will def need to come back this winter to get it again, but would skip the bonbons next time. read more

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" My favorite in town " This place is really good . Boastful flavors of chocolate and coffee. The staff is all so friendly. Why wouldn't you want to try this place . It's my favorite in town for authentic chocolate . The vibe is welcoming. read more

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Didn't get a chance to go or look at menu but was gotten a Matcha latte with oat milkfrom here and it was great. Will have to check out more. read more

cacao - Matcha latte - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

On our way back to NY we stopped here after Boston not expecting much. It ended up being the best hot chocolate, seriously one of the best of my life. Well worth the stop and what a cute place. My son also loved and ate his chocolate star quickly. Service was good. Highly recommend. read more

PROBABLY THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE IVE EVR HAD IN MY LIFE. Soft, decadent, and not too sweet. With a sprinkle of sea-salt. The mocha was also perfect - super rich but not overwhelming. read more

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Food: Their iced oat matcha is amazing! You can clearly tell the matcha is good quality. So refreshing! Service: I came on a Tuesday morning at 9am, and there was like no one there (love that for me). The barista was also super nice and friendly! Ambiance: The store is so cute, with plenty of seating. The menu looks delicious, and a bunch of samples are displayed to make the store look even more aesthetic. I want to try everything on the menu! Will definitely be returning in the near future :) read more

cacao - Iced oat matcha latte - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Passed by while walking around and decided to stop in. The cafe is super cute and has a lot of chocolate options for drinks and also small snacks. The frozen hot chocolate was really good. It was more dark chocolate than milk chocolate. read more

A café dedicated to chocolate - yum! I was in the neighborhood, so I stopped by to try out some hot chocolate. I got the fleur de sel hot chocolate with a shot of espresso and my husband ordered a mocha. Both were delicious! The fleur de sel hot chocolate was very rich and very filling. Good for dessert (or for me it replaced breakfast today)! The mocha was bot as heavy but was well balanced and you could tell that the quality of the chocolate in it was superb. There are a few seats inside and the cafe was not busy, so it was a nice place to sit for a while to enjoy our drinks. We picked up some chocolate dipped pretzels and croissants to take home for later. They have chocolate dipped nuts, espresso beans, and fruit too in addition to chocolate bars and bonbons. read more

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Killing time between appointments, my daughter and I stopped in and -- just WOW! A cappuccino, latte, chocolate croissants, and sampling of chocolates later, we knew we would be coming back! They are so nice and helpful and the Dominican deco is the perfect setting for relaxing, just wish there was more seating. read more

cacao - Chocolates! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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The baristas were lovely. The place smelled divine. The choices were overwhelmingly delectable, I will have to come back to try more. I had the spicy hot chocolate despite the hot weather and it was fantastic. The hint of cayenne blended seamlessly with the cinnamon. I also tried an earl grey truffle which was so good, I tried to nibble slowly to savor the robust and balanced flavors. I loved how flavorful, scrumptious, and aromatic everything was! read more

Cacao is the PERFECT place to press pause and spend a quiet moment with a cup of hot chocolate. The cafe is a beautiful homage to the cacao bean, ranging from its warm ambiance to their delectable bars, coffee, hot and cold beverages. Good customer service, too. We loved the classic and dulce de leche hot chocolates. YUM! Grab a seat to savor every bite and sip. If only Cacao was a little closer to home in NYC to become an integral part of my weekend routine. read more

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YUM!! Tried the Classic signature hot chocolate and it was so creamy, chocolatey and delicious! It's a cute cafe with little tables to sit at and other drinks, chocolate goodies and pastries to try. I will be back! read more

I can't remember a more perfect cup of mocha! I love the real chocolate used in the latte. It's rich and still packs a caffeine boost. The chocolate mocha was the barista's favorite; I would also vouch that this is a solid choice. The dolche de leche was a bit too sweet for me, but that's expected for that flavor profile. Definitely great to stop by and warm up if you're around in Newton or Jamaica Plain. They sell nuts and chocolates that would make beautiful gifts as well. read more

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It surprised me how good their hot chocolate quality was! I got their classic, and it was rich and had a very solid chocolate flavor! Not too dense, just right! I was also surprised that there was more seating inside than the pictures made it out to be at their Newton location. Ambience is cozy and casual, and the people working there were friendly and willing to answer questions! I would definitely visit again. read more

Overall it was a fine experience. We got a regular hot chocolate and a dulce de leche hot chocolate. Both were tasty but I've had better. Id rate the hot chocolate 7/10. The space was quiet and well decorated - perfect for journaling or working on a lap top. read more

Today I treated myself to a spicy hot chocolate that is vegan and gluten free. It was delicious. A little spicy for me, but I didn't know I had a choice on how much cayenne to add, next time less Cayenne, and a pinch of cinnamon, I think would make it perfect. Cacao is a cross between a coffeehouse and a chocolatier. Of course, my Eye's went straight for the white chocolate, but not vegan so I had to admire from a distance. This lovely lady gave excellent explanations of the different types of coffee/hot chocolate and iceiced hot chocolate. The Decour of the coffee house was very inviting. An interesting lots of different textures. Nice place to zone out. Poppy Thank you so much for all your help today, I hope this brings you lots of business. *The dollar bow tie was from Me. They also had croissants and a pecan roll. That looks divine but I was good, but I was tempted. Normally I would say a little pricey for hot chocolate however, what isn't expensive now? read more

Nice place. Friendly staff. I only had an Americano, I'll stick to comments on it. Unfortunately it was not good. The staff was willing to make me something else but I was out of time. I'll be back, the chocolate looked delicious. read more

A little pricey but a nice spot to grab a treat for yourself or get a special gift for someone.

i think that cacao is a bit over rated. i have to say that their service is excellent. baristas were very friendly and welcoming, and served us immediately. they are known for their chocolate, but i got their iced vanilla latte ($6.69!) the cup was tiny (probably equivalent to a starbucks tall) and it was +50 cents for vanilla and +75 cents for almond milk. i definitely should've tried their chocolate, but it was quite pricey! there's two small tables outside and two small tables inside, as well as a 3-seat bar. there's a bathroom for customers. the vibes of the cafe are great - definitely geared towards adults and people who are on a work break. overall rating: 8/10 read more

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What an awesome spot. The dark drinking chocolate is A+! Friendly staff and overall great experience. read more

Really cute local chocolate, coffee, roasted assorted nut shop. Great for gifts or to stock up for your own pleasure. They also have assorted delicious chocolate beverages and coffees for you or your kids. Pretty pricey, but you get what you pay for, quality. I buy their hot chocolate mix and use it to make homemade mochas at home. Recommend trying. read more

Excellent hot chocolate. Smooth, think, not overly sweet and very drinkable. Very friendly cashier and cozy interior. read more

cacao - Spicy hot chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Absolutely delicious. I tried the drinking chocolate and the mocha. So yummy. The staff was very helpful, too. Can't wait to go again.

Bought a medium box of chocolate and a double mocha. The double mocha is so damn good. I even turned around to tell them the message in person. The flavor is well balanced with richness and spice. It's even better than LA burdick mocha. What a rare found ! read more

would overall recommend. their hot drinks are delicious. the chocolates are also super delicious but pretty expensive. read more

cacao - chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The most perfect cup of hot chocolate I've ever had. Will definitely be coming back again soon!

This place is horrible! The confections are so incredibly deliclous that I can't stop eating them -- that's the horrible part. I just bought a five-day supply three hours ago and they're almost all gone already. I'm referring specifically to the fruit jeliies, which are as good as the best I've had (Vivace, in Carlsbad, CA). The test is whether you can close your eyes and tell what flavor they are without seeing the color. (I bought a raspberry truffle too--saving that for tomorrow.) So keep in mind when you visit that this place is seriously habit-forming! read more

Coconut paletas are 11/10 delicious and transport you to a Caribbean island. What more could you want?

The store is really chic. I ordered some REALLY yummy drinking chocolate, and bought a gift box of chocolates for a friend. I appreciated that they had allergen labels on the chocolate we ordered. read more

I've been by twice so far. They have a small collection of baked goods - the croissant I had was delicious. Their iced hot chocolate (with a little cinnamon) was also great. They have espresso drinks, but I haven't tried. Most of their chocolate is fair trade (at least, that's what they told me) or direct trade (the owners have a chocolate plantation in Central America). They have a wall of single origin chocolate bars, but not all have certification. Anyway, delicious, and I'm sure I'll be returning for more. read more

Cacao now has fabulous pastries every day. their croissants are as good as any U will get in Paris and only 4.00 for a large one.

Cacao is a treasure trove. The hot chocolate is the best outside of Angelina's in Paris, and the chocolate Bon bobs and chocolate covered nuts are divine. They boast a great variety of nuts and fruits. My new favorite place. read more

I could get into a lot of trouble at Cacao! So many awesome chocolate items for sale. Seriously, the counter is drool worthy. They also have ice cream bars that looked out of this world and if it hadn't been so cold out I would have tried (next time!). We decided to stick with coffee on this visit. They have a really nice selection. I went with the iced dulce de leche latte (I saw they also had it as a drinking chocolate... again, next next time) which was very smooth and strong and not overpoweringly sweet which sometimes happens with dulce de leche. My coffee partner in crime asked for a cold brew but when they discovered they were out they were super nice and gave him an iced Americano for free. That's really awesome service. He loved his drink and felt it was really strong and like my latte had a nice, smooth flavor. We're going to make it a point to stop by next time we're in the area to try more coffee and perhaps be bad and buy some of the chocolate treats! read more

Went to the cafe over the weekend for spicy hot chocolate and mocha. The drinks are really good and it's a cute shop. Definitely on the pricey side. Only negative was the service was super unfriendly and distracted even though we were the only ones there. read more

We started going to this location when we moved out of the city and it's just as lovely and beautiful. The owners of this shop are wonderful and kind. The products are varied and creative and always decadent. This is the best hot chocolate in the greater Boston area for sure. I hope this shop becomes a local mainstay for years to come - it's my go to gift for all occasions. read more

This is a world class chocolatier with delicious chocolates and specialties such as marzipan mice which are beautifully made and delicious! They deliver within a certain radius of the shop. A great addition to Newton Highlands! read more