We ordered the Opera Cake and Poppy Seed bar to go. The opera cake was decadent, but our child really liked the poppy seed bar as well. Didn't stay but the chairs looked very comfortable- indoor seating. Service was great. Other notes: Ramped entrance, paid street parking, European/Romanian food/desserts *Boxed nicely - but we didn't refrigerate and so it fell apart in the transfer to the plate (pictured), however, still DELICIOUS read more

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Cozy, neighborhood café & bakery whose staff (Thanks Danina, you deserve a raise!) that created a welcoming atmosphere that's a prime example of a 3rd space! While the total experience did lean me more towards 5 stars over 4, the fact that the cappuccino was tasty without sugar deserves 5 stars alone (harder to find than ya'd think!- So I can confirm their coffee drinks are delicious (which came with a little cookie, how sweet!). The food can range in experience, but I was satisfied with the Bananas Foster French Toast & bacon, but I also tried their potatoes and it was very delicious. Plus, it's in a walkable, easily accessible, multi-modal area in the beautiful Hollywood Boulevard in downtown that makes it an even better experience. read more

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Romanian bakery in downtown Hollywood with a strong emphasis on chocolate cakes and pastry. Street parking is available for only $1.50 per hour but scarce. Parking garage is nearby too. The Chocolate Rugelach was moist and sweet with a nice lightly glazed crust. It was a treat in my distant memory of childhood.. read more

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We stopped in this shop to grab some dessert after having dinner at a neighboring spot. The assortment of goodies looked very nice, staff was attentive and friendly as soon as we walked in. read more

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I normally have no complaints about their breakfast food but the service today--and the food, which was obviously prepared in a retaliatory manner--leaves much to be desired. They have no consistency in their serving sizes. I paid for bacon, which is extra money, and what I received was a dried up, shrivelled, burnt mess of bacon "slices." They served about three pieces of their potatoes and gave me the tiniest pieces of bread. And I can compare because I've gotten that same food in the past and never have I ever gotten what I was recently served. When I also ordered the drip coffee and the cashier tried to charge me for it, alleging that it's only for dine-in, I corrected her--their sign states that it includes take-out. If you have someone working at the front, I would hope they know what they're doing. And when I paid in cash, they alleged they didn't have enough change. I'm sorry, but when a paying customer doesn't have enough money to pay the full bill, I'm sure they wouldn't be allowed to pay less for it. I would also hope that the staff would be professional despite someone giving valid complaints. Also, you can find better pastries elsewhere. For the price they charge, the pastries and desserts are not worth it. read more

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Chocolada Bakery & Cafe was highly recommended to me by a local for their large assortment of desserts. They also offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, but I personally think the desserts are the most impressive. This cafe is small, the seating inside was plentiful. On the left side behind the glass you'll find their full size cakes. On the right side you'll find individual slices and small individual cakes. We got three slices of Dulce de Leche, Opera and another chocolatey one I cannot remember the name of. First a word of warning, these cakes are super fresh, the Florida heat isn't their friend. If you're not going to enjoy immediately after purchasing, remember to refrigerate as soon as possible. Wow! These are THE TASTIEST thing I had on this trip to Florida. They are flavorful, creamy, fresh, and they melt in your mouth. Each of the ones I tried was so distinctive and rich in its flavor profile. I think it's both, a blessing and a curse that these delightful cakes are 1,500 miles away from my reach. read more

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Spent sometime at Chocolada having breakfast in beautiful downtown Hollywood,FL. First of all, if you haven't been to downtown Hollywood, you need to add it to your list of places to visit. Great downtown with a multitude of interesting stores and plenty of great restaurants. Only hassle is sometimes it's tough to find a parking space. Now on to Chocolada Bakery. Although it was really too hot to sit outside, I sat at one of its great outside patio tables. I ordered eggs over-easy home fries, sausage links, and a hot tea. My tea order usually stumps many servers as I ask for a latte black tea with honey. But this server got it right out of the gate and brought me "almost" steamed milk, black tea, and honey as requested. So far so good. The over-easy eggs had runny yolks (as is proper) but we're a slightly overcooked (with brown edges) but, good nonetheless. The link sausage was your standard small link sausage, OK but, nothing special. The home fries were absolutely great, probably the best I've ever had. They were crusty on the outside soft on the inside , with large potato pieces that were seasoned perfectly . The one thing that was a letdown was the bagel. It had to be the worst bagel I have ever had. This bagel makes lenders bagels seem like artisan crafted bagels. My suggestion... order the breakfast. Sit on the patio. Skip the bagel and enjoy downtown Hollywood. read more

Went for the hot chocolate on a cool Night. Disappointed it tasted like hot water. I like the food they serve and the way they serve it, but not the hot chocolate. read more

What happened to this place???? Service was terribly poor and unprofessional. I can't believe that you go to the bakery on Sunday morning and they don't have any fresh crossaints! They give us some old from days before. How is that even possible. They give us chocolate crossaint with chocolate chips!!!!! Actually they didn't have anything. No orange juice, no milkshake. I'm super disappointed and won't be coming back. This is not European Bakery!!! read more

Excellent place for desserts and coffee after a meal at a restaurant nearby or as a stand alone for some of the most delicious coffee and baked fresh goods you're likely to come by. The white and black torte or the chocolate mousse is a must but after having tried a handful of incredible mouth-watering pastries, you won't go wrong. I eyed up several of the beautiful pies and cakes that they had in the glass case and if in the area again during our trip, I'll be buying one to bring back to the resort. Seating outside in the evening air is great along the promenade of well lit shops and bars along the expansive pedestrian zone. For the quality of the desserts and the coffee, prices were beyond reasonable and we look forward to coming back. read more

This is the 2nd time at this establishment 1st time was for a cake Cake was just okay... expensive 2nd was for breakfast They open at 8am Arrived and the lights weren't even on. People were there getting ready in a rush The guy came to unlock the door and didn't even open it for us... he unlocked it and walked away which I felt was a bit rude. The 3 of us walked in and said good morning... the guy responded with "not a good morning for me" yikes... tbh if it was just me I would've walked out and gone to another place... that type of attitude between the door and the response was a little much for me... but the others I was with wanted to stay bc the food came recommended... we stayed he lightened up and it got better. Then I over hear his blonde coworker "I hate it here" I was not happy bc at that point I responded with "I hope the chef doesn't feel the same way" worried out $100+ tab of good and drink was gonna be crap Oh boy am I happy I was wrong... the chef gets 5 stars!!! THE FOOD MADE UP FOR EVERYONE'S BAD ATTITUDE!!! We ordered : 3-Traditional Romanian dishes: 2 orders of polenta that comes in a dome shape with feta and sour cream ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! So creamy and lush... we added everything together and just went to town. 1 order Mititei 4 big hand rolled sausage with fries the meat was so tender and juicy.. fries were average I would've gotten a different side if they had offered. 2 orders of French toast with powdered sugar and butter they came with 3 big slices and bit were they on the money. Simple buy delicious 1 order of eggs Benedict The hollandaise sauce was great flavor and the true star of the show were these crispy potatoes that the plate was served with... I ate every bit of it Drinks -We ordered 3 juices 2 -1/2 carrot 1/2 oj 1 carrot Squeezed fresh and tasted delicious Coffee 2 black coffees and 1 espresso No here's another downside... They did not explain that the coffee had no refills... So we kept refilling our cup of coffee and they kept charging us which I felt was a fail on their part because that is something that you should disclose... Especially when we weren't getting full cups of coffee at the end... Most breakfast spots include unlimited coffee and if they don't they usually say something... I felt like they were a bit deceiving... Because if we're being charge for coffee I would've liked to have known and order something better then just black coffee lol a cappuccino... at one point we ordered a side of milk with our coffee... Remember there was two orders of coffee and they only brought one small container for milk so I asked for another one of a Spanish girl behind the counter and she responded with "your server will get it for you "so I waited around and the server finally came out from the back and I asked him for some milk and Shernoff it was sitting in a container right in front of the girl...she just refused to pour me some... I would say one of the worst server experiences I've ever had. The service and attitude was lackluste Food was 10 out of 10 The ambiance wassilent for about 20+ min then they put Xmas music on and it was less quiet and drab and more cheerful. That loud door fan going off at all times and not just when ppl open the door was very annoying! I asked to shut it down since it was just us there and they did so that was nice... All in all 5 stars for the chef -2 stars for the service read more

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I bought cookies, apple strudel and an apricot hamantasen. The chocolate chip cookies were very good. The hamantasen had sliced almonds which added to the flavor. The apple strudel was my favorite. I received terrific customer service from the person at the counter who answered questions about all the baked goods they carry. read more

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Woah! You must visit this location and try their Mangolina dessert option! I wanted to try something different and as we are in mango season, I figured Mangolina should be a good choice, and my oh my was it! The texture and taste of the mango mousse was simply perfection and the accent of chocolate was the perfect finish on the palate! Chocolada Bakery and Cafe is located on the downtown Hollywood strip. You can easily get street parking or park in a nearby City parking garage. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is covered with umbrellas which Is great for children and families. There are many options on their menu and the service is excellent. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

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We arrived at 12:40 for brunch. All of the outdoor tables were occupied and most ready to leave. No one greets you. Smiles are no where to be found either. We sat inside and ordered 5 omelettes nothing complicated and some pancakes. Midway through the meal we had to summon the wait staff for syrup and ketchup. Once the food was brought out which took an unusually long time for such mediocre taste we never saw the waiters again. when we asked for the bill we saw that they had included an 18% service charge. The problem with automatically adding the service charge to the bill is that it removes the incentive of the waiter to provide good service. The customer should not be penalized by having to pay a business imposed tip when he was not attended to properly. Employers are reluctant to pay their employees proper wages and sticking it to their customers in way of undeserving tips. The food was nothing to write home about, very underwhelming. In today's economy these small businesses should be going out of their way to please their customers rather than to literally leave a bad taste in their mouths. read more

They stole $58 from me..refused to give money, credit , or product. They canceled an item , Uber allows 10 min to cancel after store cancels an item.I apparently pressed cancel using wrong screen. This was a confusion, they saw opportunity to steal my money, refused credit , items, or refund. Absolute thieves. Do NOT trust owner. As many others have warned, rotten to the core read more

Great place to grab dessert and coffee. I ordered the chocolate mousse cake and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was very good with whipped cream on top. The chocolate mousse was pretty good. There was lots to choose from and there is also outdoor seating. Staff was very friendly. Can't wait to come back and try other desserts read more

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Purchased our wedding cakes from here 17 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since... especially the rugelach! Recently placed a custom order of small blue meringues for a baby shower and was pleasantly surprised with the addition of silver non-pareil. They were beautiful and delicious! read more

How cute is this place?! It has a small town European cafe feel with cooler displays full of pastries and cakes. My husband and I ordered two pastries. His was very similar to a vanilla slice (in Australia) and mine was a decadent dulce de leche filled cookie. We also grabbed two tuna wraps to go and and iced mocha Frappuccino. The tuna wraps were simple with fresh veg inside. To top this visit off we were especially impressed with the service! Super friendly, and helpful! Thanks for the hospitality guys! read more

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I enjoyed the expression coffee and a nice treat for me . Their cake looks delicious, will come again for sure . I will try other sweets as well . read more

Love this place! Great for breakfast or just to enjoy delicious European sweets and bakery items and have great cup of coffee. We had the Savarina, authentic Romanian desert and Soup, both delicious home made style. Centrally located in Hollywood FL, this gem is a must visit. Friendly and attentive staff, our server Wilmar was very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended! read more

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This place has been here for so many years. I have dropped in every so often thru the years and witnessed the new changes. The bakery has definitely changed. I saw they now have a gluten-free options. The desserts all look great. The restaurant has a small air-conditioned sitting area inside. It also has a nice shady outdoor sitting area. It's surrounded by plants. I liked the outside area. I ordered the strawberry smoothie. It was really good. It tasted like a milkshake to me lol. It was sweet and refreshing. The presentation of this drink was nice. It came in this clear glass swirled with pink stuff. It looked and tasted good. The Bagels and Lox were what I ordered. I added avocado to the combination and that just made the dish perfect for me. The bagels tasted very good. They tasted fresh. This was a pretty filling dish. I enjoyed it. It was their medium size bagels with smoked salmon capers, arugula, and cream cheese. The cream cheese tasted like it had chives. It was good. The staff was very friendly. Valentina was my waitress. She did a great job. The food was good and price fair. read more

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Very nice bakery. Word to the wise. No vegan and no German Chocolate Cake. I picked the second favorite for my birthday husband and that was the Carrot Cake. He loved it. Not too sweet. There are a few seats inside and lots of seating outside. Each table outside is covered by an umbrella. read more

This place has been around for a long time. I've been coming here on & off for over 15 years. The owner told me today 6.19.20 that they recently changed up their menu a bit. Dining is out on the patio. Very cool area. Service is decent. I planned on eating on the patio today but the only deterrent was someone was smoking. And there's nothing more disgusting than having to breath in and smell someone smoking while you're eating. Totally gross. That's a total appetite suppressant right there. That was the only negative today. The avocado toast with the egg on it and the slight drizzle of the balsamic glaze was very good though. Once I cracked the yolk it just drizzled perfectly onto the toast & avocado. I wish I would have recorded it. It was almost like in slow motion. read more

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The baked goods in this place are gorgeous! I had lunch next door and decided to get some goodies to go. I had a hard time deciding what to get. I would have bought more if we weren't leaving the next day. I got the fruit tart and it was delicious. Fruit was fresh and the cream was light and sweet. I also bought a few cookies. They sell them by the pound. We enjoyed their chocolate chip cookies. My son said they were some of the best he has had. He likes his soft with a little crunch. Their sesame cookies are good too. They gave me a 10% discount for paying cash too. Their staff was friendly. Wish I could go back. read more

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I really like this place. I usually come here for breakfast. This is one of the most affordable places in the area where you can have breakfast at an affordable price. The service is good and the food is good due to construction outdoor seating is not available. However, I would not let that stop me from visiting. The food is delicious and service is good. I haven't tried the desserts yet but will give them a try soon. I recommend this place. read more

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This place was great! We stumbled upon this place on mothers day. Although there were a lot of people sitting inside and outside, we were able to snag a table indoors. Great food and great service! A perfect brunch spot. Really enjoyed the vibe and the food was great. read more

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A nice, little local restaurant and bakery that offers Romanian dishes and pastries. My friend and I came in for dessert after dinner. He had the tiramisu and I had the dantela pastry cake with hot chocolate. The dantela was delicious and fresh and the hot chocolate was one of the best I've ever had! The ambience needs some updating and improvement but it's a great option for a casual dessert. Service was very friendly and fast. read more

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I did love coming to this place. This is just right next to the street where cars would pass, if you dont like it bot a place for you but the food is great the service and good too and i love most is the price not so expensive and not so cheap about the middle range. Been here twice while staying in Hollywood! If you're looking for dessert and a sit down for a coffee I suggest this place. I love sitting outyjust right next to the road! read more

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We stopped in a few days ago, on the recommendation of a family member. As there are not alot of parking spots outside, parking was a bit of a chore. We had to circle around for about 5 minutes until someone pulled out. Once we arrived we decided to get a sampling of their attractive cakes. Originally were going to take our order to go but it started to rain, so we decided to eat inside. As we sat down I was totally grossed out by the sticky table and dirty chairs. Restaurant management 101, have clean tables and chairs for your customers please. As for the food, the cakes sure looked good in the case, but I was not all that pleased with the quality. Alot of the cakes tasted like they've been sitting around for a long time. I was not impressed. For what it's worth, my kids seemed to like it all. Service was pretty good and the staff was nice, but this place is really nothing special at all. Two stars from me. read more

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It's a shame how this place has gone downhill over the years. The ambiance feels off and the place looks like it hasn't had maintenance in a while. The food also seems like some sort of villa romana knockoff. read more

Ordered a large mango mousse cake for delivery via DoorDash and it was incredible! Light, airy, fluffy and not too sweet - perfect for a special occasion. They included a candle for $1 as well. Also tried the small heart shaped chocolate cake which was dense and rich. Would definitely recommend both! read more

We were originally going somewhere else to eat, but they were having issues with their kitchen so we walked around and we found this little gem of a place and we decided to try it out. The service was great and the food was really good. read more

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Lively location full of clientele from all over. Eclectic. Diverse. Unique. These are all thoughts that crossed my mind as I stepped inside this bakery and café. The interior is ample and has rows upon rows of treasures. Tiramisu, chocolate, flan, you name it and they have it or some variation thereof. Ended up with a chocolate eclair and a bottle of water, while my companion had a chocolate cake doused in rum and a cappuccino. The chocolate eclair was perfect with its cream center. I only wish I had left more space. I couldn't finish it. Meanwhile, the chocolate cake doused in rum was a delight but much too sweet for my taste. Luckily I was with someone and she happily enjoyed it. We sat outside at night and there was a singer present. She could sing in various languages and her voice was lovely. My only thing is I wish the atmosphere were more intimate as I wanted conversation rather than music. Then again, it was the weekend and it was night time. Saw that aside from treats, they also have a varied menu full of food and drinks. I'll have to try it at some point. There was a cocktail in particular that caught my eye. If only I could remember it. I think it had champagne and strawberries. Hmm. read more

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I get the bad reviews about this place but honestly it's hard to find any other place open that early. I feel like that's why people go there and also their cappuccinos are super on point. Be prepared it's only street parking. And you know how Hollywood Blvd can be... Honestly, every time I go there, which is 4-5 times a year now, it's always different crew, which says a lot to me. Service is good thou, when they get busy can be slow but just as anywhere else. Our server was sweet , I believe was from Brazil, my friend cracked a joke, but she did not get it, I know it's hard to learn another language, but it could have been a really funny moment. I actually enjoyed my chocolada burrito, was so big I had the other half for lunch :) We are in love with their delis home fries!! I have to find out when I go next time if they can do loaded from them! Yummm!!! They provide fancy glasses for your sparkling water which is a nice touch. Like I said not my first option but I can find things on the menu that are edible. I had really bad experience here before, but seems like things had changed around. Give it a try and see for yourself. read more

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Customer service is poor no one greets you when you walk in even when you are at the case looking at the deserts. The waiter wasn't friendly at all and felt like he is forced to work here lol , barely came to our table and answered for any request . All Desert looked good and tasty, coffee was good too. Customer service needs to be on par with the food. read more

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Ordered food to go I get there I say hello nobody says hello they start laughing this place judge people. Also no silverware to eat and no napkins unprofessional place read more

I wish I knew about this place sooner. So good I need to come in person and try their desserts. The carrot cake muffin they threw in was amazing and so worth it I don't have photos because I ate it too quick read more

Def a nice outdoor dining experience. The waiters were nice and the menu was good. The iced coffee less bit that great but the food was tasty overall. I would most certainly visit again. read more

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Perfect place to people watch and enjoy one of the pastries or cakes they have to offer. I love the coffee/dessert combo here while I watch tipsy/drunk people bar crawl here. The cakes are fresh and great to sit outside and enjoy downtown Hollywood. On occasion you will find a birthday girl in a sparkly suit walking down with her sash and as the group is making the rounds. You will find them later throwing up on the side of the street. read more

It's unfortunate that the bake goods here are delicious cause the food is horrible and the staff is worse the owner looks miserable and treats her staff like garbage in from of clients don't bother unless you talking a snack to go and don't tip they don't deserve it read more