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    3.5 (769 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    CHOCOLATE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Trini S.

    Got the large orgy and it was okay, but nothing extraordinary in taste or presentation. We ordered only This and drinks, so that may have influenced our service. Waiter was polite, but didn't check in on us and we had to flag down to get the check. Out of all the options, we only really liked 1 of them and finished a total of 2. Ambiance is interesting and intimate, I can imagine maybe later at night it might be more romantic or more of a whole experience. I don't think we'd return, but not mad that we tried it.

    Wendy G.

    Had the most amazing dessert, so decadent! Delicious cake, ganache and gelato! Will definitely come again!

    Chocolate martini and Passion Fruit Margarita
    Christina D.

    Well drinks were amazing. Definitely worth the stop. Desserts were delicious as well. Service was fast and friendly. They have the cutest outside seating area. We got lucky to sit next the the water fountain which made awesome back ground for our selfies, lol. Worth a stop for sure. Cant wait to come back and try the food!

    Getya some!! Victoria
    Wilailuk O.

    Very cute place with great service. This is the best chocolate drink in town. There's a variety of hot chocolate options, and you can even add a shot of whiskey. I really loved the Victoria chocolate and the chocolate cream pie on the side. Chef's kiss!

    Salmon
    Patty C.

    Went here for the first time to celebrate my fiancé's birthday. Made reservations on Open Table and added special instructions to please bring out a candle with the dessert. They did just that and from beginning to end the experience was flawless. The waiter was super nice and attentive, the appetizer came out fast and they didn't bring the entree until we were done with the app. So many places either rush to get food out too fast, or you have to wait a long time. Their timing was perfect. The weather was outstanding, so eating outside was amazing. Each dish was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back.

    Jannette R.

    Easy booking on OpenTable.com Located in downtown Santa Cruz. Booked for 4 people, an Early Mother's Day dinner celebration on a Saturday evening. We were seated immediately after checking in. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great service, server gave good recommendations, checked on us frequently. Started off with drinks, Chocolate espresso martini tasted great, coconut chocolate Martini was so strong, it got me smiling from ear to ear. We Shared focaccia with marina & pesto sauce. - scrumptious. Shared our entree, tortellini pasta with bolognese sauce. Delicious and filling. GF & daughter shared a ricotta with bolognese- so tasty. At end of meal, we shared 2 desserts of espresso tiramisu- sweet cream, layered cake drowned in espresso sauce - yum. Also A warm big chocolate cupcake which was like a molten lava cake. Chocolate Was bitter sweet, perfect. We all were so pleased with our dinner and dessert choices.

    Salmon and black bean bites
    Michelle J.

    We booked ahead for Valentine's Day. After reading reviews, I was on the fence but gave them the benefit of the doubt. Here we go. Do not sit outside if it's cold. The heaters do not help. There aren't enough of them and you will be frozen by the time your meal arrives. The menu is eclectic. I finally got the salmon bite and black bean appetizer because it was the only thing that didn't look heavy. It was burnt to jerky. They did take it off the check. But only after we reminded them, because it was still on the unitemized. The portions in general are very small, so order accordingly. It looked like they were understaffed. Our waitress was the hostess and she did her best to help us and do her job. We felt like we were kinda abandoned in spite of her best efforts, one person can only do so much. It was nice to see the parade of people and dogs walking past us. After one glass of wine, I was ready to move on to warmth and comfort somewhere else.

    Pomegranate Cosmo
    Bree G.

    I've really enjoyed all my experiences at Chocolate over the years. The menu is very gluten-free friendly, both savory and sweet. I have brought my young daughter on a handful of occasions and also have enjoyed this place for a romantic date spot, too. If you can settle into the downtown vibe (iykyk), this is a wonderful place for dinner. I guarantee you'll leave with a full belly!

    Dessert orgy
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    Amazing hot cocoa and dessert flight (they call it dessert orgy ;) ). Nicely shaded patio and very chill vibe. It's like a heaven for chocolate lovers, they have like a dozen types of different hot chocolates to choose from, as well as chocolate cocktails. A little bit hard to notice when you walk by, but definitely recommend

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    Annabelle R.

    Such a charming restaurant setting, especially the patio seating area, with decorative string lights, a beautiful fountain, and outdoor heaters providing a comfortable dine-in experience on a cool Sunday evening. The chocolate flavors are definitely intense here, in their food and drinks, but they offer so much more on their menu. For cocktails, we tried the chocolate martini (which had a bit of spice), strawberry cosmo, passion fruit margarita, and gin and tonic (with the more herby venus 2 gin). All of the drinks were tasty and strong in alcohol, and presented nicely as well. For dinner, we had the chicken pie (with salad), chicken mo'le (spicy poblano), and for dessert, the chocolate strawberry shortcake from their specials menu, along with the dulce de leche chocolate layer cake. OMG, everything was so delicious, loved the the crumbly crust and savory flavors in that chicken pie, especially with gravy poured over it. And those desserts were so decadent and yummy, particularly the strawberry shortcake special with strawberries baked into the chocolate cake plus fresh strawberries on top, it was beyond good! Service was wonderful as well, staff was friendly and welcoming and checked on us frequently during our visit. Lots to love about this place, I will definitely be back for more. A perfect date spot for sure, they take reservations too!

    Mo'le Trio
    Andrea S.

    Cute place with a good vibe. Enjoyed the atmosphere and outdoor patio. Service was good. Entrées felt pricey for the portion size. For example, the Mole Trio was $29.50 and had just two bite-size pieces of chicken per mole. Not even a chicken breast, just two or three small bites doused in the sauce, plus two sides. Didn't feel like a thirty dollar meal. I also ordered a drink that was fifteen dollars pictured below. The cheesecake was also pricey at eight or nine dollars a slice. Maybe the portions could have been bigger or prices adjusted. On the bright side, their drinks were great and the hot chocolate was one of my favorites at five or six dollars which felt fair.

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    Wonderful ambiance, service, and splendid menu with all sorts of chocolate inspired dishes. Cocktails were out of this world.

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    Delicious and authentic food. I love stopping by to grab a hot chocolate and a dessert. Everyone is very nice. :)

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    Good food as always. Ambiance during warm weather, seating by the patio was perfect! Keep coming back into this place whenever I'm in town.

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