The food was good, but extremely expensive. They did not provide a menu with pricing, so we went ahead and ordered a typical Puerto Rican breakfast called Mangu, scrambled eggs, and longaniza with lemonade; an order of small empanadas; and one coffee, not international. We expected the price would have been comparable to that in New York City. The total cost was almost $80 USD. read more

The food and service were great, especially the chocolate pancakes. There was also a great breakfast wrap with fries on the side

When we went here twice on the same day (first was 8 am and second time was after lunch) to try to get in but they were not accepting customers because of repairs. Third time is a charm. Got seated immediately when we walked in on a different morning. Glad we tried and it was worth it. The atmosphere was casual and the place was clean, nicely lit and cozy. Tried the puertorriqueño which was their hot chocolate. I liked it! Mocha (coffee) was also very good. Huge breakfast with choco pancake was great. I thought I was super hungry so I added crispy chicken. Though the crispy chicken did not have any flavor, they served it with a chocolatey version of what I thought was ketchup. Breakfast wrap was good. Our server Wilmary was very friendly and charming. She anticipated our needs and really took good care of us. I love this place. Good chocolate-infused dishes, service and ambiance. Definitely a must try when in San Juan. read more

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We stopped in this delicious pastry/ lunch spot. Although we did not eat lunch, we ordered a few sweet treats! We ordered some churros and QUESITO CORTÉS The famous Puertorrican cream cheese-filled pastry with a chocolate twist. Both of them were very delicious! The churros were freshly made, and you could see them making them in the kitchen while we waited at the counter.The quesitos were absolutely delicious. If you love chocolate and cream cheese, you have got to order these. The pastry was light and flaky, and the filling was absolutely decadent. We enjoyed the vibrant ambience of this restaurant. Please see photos below. my only reason behind not giving this restaurant five stars was the service. After the Manager saw us getting up to leave because no one was coming back to take our order. He came and insured we got what we needed. read more

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Chocobar Cortés in Old San Juan completely surprised me. I went in skeptical because it looked like it might be a tourist trap--but honestly, it's more like a chocolate lover's trap in the best possible way. Some of the best hot chocolate I have ever had... and I'm literally craving it while writing this. We ended up going twice during our trip--once after feeding pigeons and again on our last day before flying home because we were all thinking about it the whole time. There was a line out the door both times, but we didn't wait more than 5 mins either time. The tables and seating are definitely packed in so be prepared to get cozy with your neighbors. The first visit, we tried a few things: the classic American hot chocolate for the kids (with marshmallows and whipped cream), the Europeo for my husband (so thick, creamy, and rich I almost stole it), and the Puerto Rican hot chocolate for me. Everything came with little cheddar cheese cubes, which I was very skeptical about at first--but after trying it, I completely understood the genius. The sweet and salty combo just works. We also had churros (which I thought had a slightly odd aftertaste the first time), and the guava and cheese empanadillas--which were absolutely incredible the first time around. We couldn't stay away, so we came back again before leaving. This time I had the Vienna hot chocolate and I downed it in under five minutes--it was THAT good. I immediately wanted a second one. We tried churros again (better this time), though the empanadillas were a bit of a letdown on round two. We also tried the kids' French toast, which our daughter didn't end up loving. I had the egg burrito, which was solid and filling, and my husband got the grilled cheese--which I honestly wish I had ordered. It had this slightly smoky, almost s'mores-like flavor from the toasted bread, and it was absolutely delicious. Service was good overall, and even though it's always busy, they keep things moving efficiently. Overall, this place is pure chocolate heaven. Not a tourist trap at all--just a must-visit in Old San Juan. read more

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When my friends and I first arrived, we noticed a line. There was a decent wait, but we got seated within 15-30min. My friend and I decided to share a HUGE BREAKFAST. This dish features eggs, ham, small pancakes & fruits. I liked that they had extra chocolate that you can spread onto these pancakes since it is a chocolate place after all. It was a nice balanced meal. We also decided to share the more unique CHOCOLATE GRILLED CHEESE. I was curious to what it tasted like but it was tasted exactly what it sounded like. It was melted chocolate combined inside a grilled cheese. It was surprisingly not too sweet. The chocolate was nice and warm. Overall, it was a decent breakfast. The chocolate was surprisingly not too sweet. The food was good. Price was decent. read more

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We stopped in for brunch and had no regrets! The open croissant was perfect for a light protein boost while my husband indulged in the chocolate French toast. The chocolate is creamy and high quality. It melts in your mouth! Would highly recommend to my friends and family. read more

Chocobar Cortés - Chocolate French toast and open croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

As a chocolate fan, I came here for breakfast. I had: * Puerto Rican 70% dark hot chocolate: This drink was very rich. It was less sweet than the traditional hot chocolate, but full of pure chocolate flavor. * Mallorca de Jamón y Queso (mallorca bread, sharp Cheddar, and cured ham): This was a very simple sandwich, but full of flavor -- from the sweet mallorca bread, salty jamón, and creamy melted Cheddar. * Bellota Cake (70% dark chocolate cacao pod filled with milk chocolate mousse, coconut cream, cookie crumble, and a spiced sponge cake): This was a fancy chocolate dessert with multiple components. At a chocolate cafe, you must get a chocolate dessert. read more

Near the port and in walking distance from the ship. Excellent drinks and the food looks good. Nice place to stop in before heading back. read more

Chocobar Cortés - Choco Martini and a chocolate old fashion. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Amazing! We were seated quickly. The waitress helped us choose options so we could all share and try different things. We had a couple versions of the chocolate grilled cheese and the Mallorca with ham. Also tried the hot chocolate with cheese. Everything was delicious! These don't sound like combos that would work, yet somehow they do. I even enjoyed the chocolate Ketchup. There are options without chocolate as well but I feel like you're missing the point if you go that route. They have a cute diner atmosphere and we left with additional chocolate purchases. The lotion felt fantastic but unfortunately was too large for TSA so we had to opt out on that one. read more

Chocobar Cortés - Chocolate grilled cheese with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The line was crazy long for a table (it is also Easter Sunday), but we were able to walk up to the takeout line. Bc it was Easter, they had peep decorated chocolate, which was like flavored. We got the chocolate grilled cheese, which was such an interesting and yummy combo (I could only have one square as it was very decadent). We also got a strawberry and coconut cold hot chocolate, which was delicious. They were passing around samples of their hot chocolate, which was also yummy. We also got some dog treats for our furry ones. read more

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This location is always packed: forget about just walking in. You'll wait in line for a while, especially when five cruise boats dock on a random Tuesday morning. Very loud and hectic. You'll struggle to relax here. Tables are squeezed too close together--you won't even be able to hear the conversation you're having right across the table with your company. Prefer the other location that's not in Old San Juan. Tried several drinks, from hot to cold chocolates to spiked drinks. I prefer understated, deep chocolate taste but this is not it. All their drinks are too sweet. Overpowering. Boozy drinks don't taste of alcohol at all--all that sugar overwhelms any other kind of flavor. Overpriced for the quality that you're getting. read more

I had bookmarked Chocobar Cortes as a break spot during our brief port stop in San Juan. I think we came in around 1pm and was able to get a table for 3. I had their passionfruit iced hot chocolate, my husband had their classic iced hot chocolate, and my mom had a hot chocolate. We also had their chocolate grilled cheese and chocolate guac with chips. Everything was great, except for the chocolate guac which was just regular guac with some chocolate dust on top. Service was fine as well, we were never neglected but I don't think we had any interaction with our waiter other than ordering. read more

Very good food a nice waiters good Good music and fun Ask for Carmen very nice waiter read more

Food gets a 4-5, while service, which was fairly nonexistent, gets a 1-2. We both had the grilled cheese with chocolate sandwich, which was very decadent. I took the advice of someone else on here and added the bacon. Dipping the sandwich in the chocolate chip latte made it even more interesting. My wife added fries, while I tried the mini beef empanadas, which were also quite good. Service was never around. We finished our drinks and wanted more, but we had a hard time ordering them. When we finally did, it took forever to get them. My wife got a soft drink with no ice, which eventually then came with ice, and she waited forever to get it fixed. Same with my second latte. Maybe not having service and taking forever to get your food, get your bill, pay your bill, etc., is a normal thing in PR, but it's not a thing we like. read more

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I love finding a local gem such as this, where the regulars and the founder and her staff shared a warm affection and happiness that showed what a special place this holds in the neighborhood. Started with the single origin coffee and chocolate - a dessert for breakfast . I had the tres huevos con platanos y longaniza (sausage with pickled onions); the sausage was spicy but not ridiculously so, the mashed plantains were rich and full of butter and flavor, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. We wanted a large breakfast as we would not have a chance to have lunch between a hacienda visit and night kayaking...this fit the bill. My wife had the avocado toast with salmon. We expected smoked salmon as is usual but this was a salmon filet - different but delicious. We brought some ground coffee to our rental apartment along with some coconut infused rum and chocolates for later . What a happy and delicious start to our fun day! read more

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Overrated - not sure what the hype is about. We had the impression that this was a must-do on our visit to Puerto Rico - i get that its quirky in that everything has a chocolate twist (which was exciting as a chocolate lover) but the desserts we got were nothing to shout about. The lava cake was dry, the bon bons were so-so, the bellota cake was good, the vanilla ice cream ordinary. Maybe its a tourist trap or maybe their specialties are better - but these are staples that I'd expect to be better at a chocolate focused shop. As far as service goes, the manager Michelle was friendly, but the rest of the staff looked utterly uninterested - took us 10 mins for anyone to attend to us, and our server had no recommendations or interest in being helpful with substitutions. Disappointing. read more

Hot chocolate was the best I've ever had and their Budin ala mode was also unbelievable. The service was also 10/10. A must eat if visiting San Juan! read more

Chocobar Cortés - Hot chocolate & double espresso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Oh my goodness! We were trying so hard not to go to touristy spots and hope this doesn't fall into that category because we went at least 3 times during our time in PR. After an early flight and checking into our hotel, this was our first stop in Viejo San Juan for lunch. Based off of a friend's recommendation who is from the island, she recommended not to mess the Choco teeny so that was the first order placed. Think cold chocolate, milk spiked! I enjoyed the chocolate rim which seemed to be kind of a hot chocolate mix around the rim. I live for a sweet and savory, experience so this menu was right up my alley after ordering our Chaco team, we also requested the chocolate grilled cheese and the "Chulekan"the massive 32oz. tomahawk pork chop known as "Kan Kan" throughout the island. The chocolate girl cheese was to die for, it had everything that I love, gooey cheese, definitely had some cheese pulled, and the perfect balance of semi sweet chocolate melted within. I was in heaven! Pork chop came with two sides and we were happy to enjoy some delicious Rice and beans. The portion was huge and perfect for two of us to share - with leftovers to spare! We visited the Chocobar in Condado for breakfast on another day -- but came back to the Viejo San Juan location once again a few days later. Will you judge us if we basically got the same thing again? Ha! Grilled cheese, Chulekan (this time with Mofongo), plus a cappuccino and Espresso Chocotinis. In our opinion, these were MUCH better than the Chocotini but we love espresso and coffee, so this was a win. DON'T MISS the chocolate hot sauce! We dipped the grilled cheese and Kan Kan in it - pure heaven. I absolutely love the aesthetics of the Cortés brand and the history displayed on the walls of each location. What a treat to see historical documents, letters, plus vintage chocolate molds lining the walls of the restaurant - so cool! I was sad to hear that their location in New York is no longer, and the DR location is for manufacturing but Cortés has won us over. Oh goodness, you truly can't go wrong here! And it's very likely that we'll keep coming back over and over again. read more

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I'm a fan of any place that will serve me an espresso martini to go. Came here at an off time right before we were headed to Catano to do the Casa Bacardi experience. This place smells amazing, and there was a line to order even at 3 pm on a weekday. I can't speak to the food here but the espresso martini I ordered was the strongest one I've ever had in my life - I saw God in that espresso martini. Service was definitely a bit slow. If you're in a rush to get somewhere, I would come back when you have time to really give this place time. read more

Hands down some of the best coffee I've had--and the fact that everything revolves around chocolate? Total win. The staff is super friendly and you can tell they're proud of their chocolate magic. If you need a chocolate fix with a smile (and maybe a little happy dance), this is the spot to hit! read more

Chocobar Cortés - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

The chocoburger was really good! The meat was cooked well. Our server was very nice and went above and beyond with our drink requests. The atmosphere is nice, chill music, not too loud. read more

Excellent location in old San Juan. Came in for a quick bite. The Mallorca sandwich (minus the ham) and the eggplant sandwich were both excellent. Also had the chocolate milkshake and the madeleines which were also good but could have been a bit softer. Overall loved the ambience of the place and huge space inside. read more

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Loved this place while we were in San Juan. We stopped in for lunch and each got the pork bowl. It was delicious! The portion of pork was a little small but everything was so yummy. Highly suggest getting a side of chocolate hot sauce to go with it! We had planned to get the hot chocolate but was too full so we went back the next day and since it was so hot we opted for a chocolate bar instead! It was so so delicious, we got the spicy caramel and wish we had gotten extra! We also grabbed a bag of the lite hot chocolate mix to take home which is also really yummy. read more

We walked in and got sat immediately at the bar. Ordered large oat milk cappuccino and large vanilla oat milk flat white. Then ordered two croissants and the Bellota! It's the yellow cocoa plant. It's filled with chocolate mouse and coconut. Y'all. I am telling you. Don't share and don't look back. The music was the cherry on top! The AC was cranked and it was super clean. read more

Great place with unique food options that all incorporate chocolate! The calamari is delicious, the chocolate grilled cheese is interesting and definitely a fun thing to try with a group so everyone can have a bite or two. The chocolate old fashioned is my favorite adult beverage and the chocolate espresso martini is generous and tasty. Great chocolates, baked items and gifts are also available for purchase. Lines can get long there especially on days when cruises are un port so plan for a wait. read more

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So so amazing! This was a rec from a friend and so glad we came. I got the chocolate chip latte and the chocolate grilled cheese (make sure to add bacon) and drop in the drink! read more

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Great food and great service! We especially enjoyed the grilled cheese and mocha. Shout out to our server, Wilmary!

I rarely put low ratings for a place. This time it is for tardy / unorganized service. I placed an order for Puerto Rican bowl and hot chocolate. I asked the waiter if pork is better or salmon with the bowl he said salmon. I thought it goes without saying that the meal should come first before a sweet (drink). Or at least with it. I was proven wrong. My meal came half an hour later. So I finished with room temperature chocolate:-). Then came the sticker shock. For this palrtry salmon I was charged 16 dollars extra making the bowl that was not even delivered within reasonable time 33 dollars! (Picture attached) . I felt like I was being fleeceed. read more

Chocobar Cortés - The salmon "substitute" is extra 16 dollars!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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How delicious. We came here after our walking tour for refreshments. My husband loves chocolate, and it was his birthday so this spot was perfect. To eat, we shared the beef empanadas, and tostones with guacamole. To drink, my husband had the chocolate old-fashioned; the chocolate rim really made this cocktail such a delight! I had the choco martini, which was just perfect, and not overly boozy! So, I could enjoy the chocolate and creamy flavors, not to mention that smooth texture as I sipped. I found it refreshing. We wanted to revisit on another day, but unfortunately, it was closed due to repairs or something. Needless to say, nice place, food, drinks, and service. and when we visit again, Chocobar will certainly be on our list of to-do's. :) read more

Chocobar Cortés - Choco Martini and Chocolate Old Fashioned - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Stopped in for breakfast and were seated right away. The location is small but spacious enough to not feel overcrowded. I ordered the avocado toast - it was just ok. I think the bread to avocado ratio is off - needs a thinner slice of bread or far more avocado. My partner ordered the longaniza omelette and enjoyed the unique flavor. The service was very slow, especially when we were done eating as we had to flag down the server to request the check. Definitely room for improvement. read more

Chocobar Cortés - Longaniza omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Nice quiet place for breakfast or any other meal. Almost all of the tables stayed full while we were here. It is locally owned and family ran. You see signs that say support local. This is one spot to put on your list of places to visit in San Juan. read more

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Found this place while visiting Old San Juan. Definitely a must visit place! Food is amazing, service was great & great atmosphere! Highly recommend! read more

I love the brownie! It was super rich and a chocolate lover's dream! It comes with a refreshing and yummy vanilla ice cream!

Great food. Great choices. Cool concept. Allow patrons to bring dogs and let them bark the whole meal? Yeah... not a great idea. Thought I'd seen it all. read more

Chocobar Cortés - Who brings a dog and lets it bark? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Expert tip: sit at the bar - no wait, quick and friendly service!!!! Today, we tried the grilled cheese, Mallorca Ibérica, the Chocolate Chip Latte and Passion Fruit Juice. Today, we were served by Wilmarys - and she was swift and simply FANTASTIC!!!!! She made for a quick and perfect visit. If you see her at the bar, say hello, she's the MOSTEST! My personal opinion, loved the crunch and perfect balance in chocolate, cheese and bread off the grilled cheese. Much more than the Mallorca. While the Mallorca was great, it was too much bread for me. Ok - let me talk about the passion fruit juice. If you want to have authentic tart and sweet flavor, ORDER IT!!! Oh my Goddddd! Perfection in a cup! The latte was divine and the 2 cookies were the perfect complement. My second visit and will be back in February! Enjoy our pics. We LOVED this place. read more

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Ayer fui al Viejo San Juan con mi hermana que llego de Miami, y mi sobrino de Alemania. No habiamos desayunado, asi que llegamos a las 10:30am @chocolate cortes. Le digo a la host, somos 3 personas y ella me contesta. Tenemos tiempo de espera de 45 a 1 hora. Decidimos no esperar, pero noto que detrás de nosotros llega una famila Turista de 5 personas (2 adultos, 1 adolescente y 1 nino) me dio una mala espina y le digo a mi hermana, vamos a ver si ella deja pasar a los turistas. Efectivamente, vemos que son sentados! Mi hermana y yo entramos a confrontar la Host, para decirle lo mal que le quedó descriminar con una local para dejar al Turista entrar. Le pregunte a la host, ya un poco alterada (no habia tomado mi porcion necesaria de café) ... ¿Mi dinero no sirve porque no te hable en inglés y soy una local? Mi hermana le dice...what you just did is Fckd Up!! La gerente llegó, quería arreglar el asunto! Pero decidimos irmos a otro lugar. Chocolate Cortés Chocobar employees, shame on you!! Train how to treat customers better!! read more

The server completely messed up our order. Brought me 2 wrong drinks and one correct. One he left at the bar. He forgot my burger with chocolate ketchup completely. It just got here it took forever because they chose to make it extra well done and the fries were raw. This is not a grass fed burger. The chocolate has vanillan and artificial flavor in it. It's the same as you get in Publix in the USA. I was not impressed. I have had a delicious salad with the chocolate vinaigrette in the past it was amazing. read more

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Came in around 10:30am on a holiday and my party of 5 was immediately seated. The interior is cute with yellow accents and clean tables. While they do offer meals, we opted to stick with light fares and cocktails. My espresso chocotini was delicious, definitely tasted the chocolate. The chocolate croissant was also amazing, flaky, and warm inside. My party also ordered a vanilla latte and mimosa, both were reportedly an 11/10! We also got the bellota, it comes shaped like a cacao plant, the inside was filled with mousse and chocolate. The service was fast and the interior was clean. They were playing music that sounded like it was coming from a phone speaker. Overall I would recommend stopping into chocobar if you're ever in old town! read more

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If you're a chocolate and/or coffee lover, then you'll want to visit the Chocobar Cortés in Old San Juan when here. I'm a huge fan of both and decided to order accordingly. And I'm thankful I did. I got the pancakes which had a hazelnut filling and chocolate sauce you pour over the top. I also had the iced choco-latte with almond milk (as I was I hot from walking around in 90° weather). Hit the spot. My husband got the pastrami with chocolate ketchup - and while he said it was decent, it wasn't mine (aka delicious). Definitely this is the place to order chocolate/sweet food and drinks over savory or salty. Glad I came here for sure. The decor is also quite fun and the service was good too. I'd say it's a 4.5 sweet spot. But I'll round up since I'm on vacation and it made me happy. read more

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