This place was totally worth the drive. Small shop, but it smells amazing the second you walk in, coffee, chocolate, pastries, all of it, they had it all. The staff were super nice, just good vibes all around. I was craving hot chocolate and this spot really delivered. I got La Parisienne, a hot chocolate that was dark, a little bitter, smooth, and rich... exactly how I like it. That mix of flavors just hits right. The whipped cream with a dust of cocoa powder on top was the perfect finish. Also grabbed an almond croissant, and man, that was a good move. Flaky, buttery, with that nutty flavor that just goes so well with the hot chocolate. Dipping it in? Yeah, that's the way to do it. Everything together made it feel like one of those slow, perfect mornings you don't want to rush. read more

Cocoa + Co - La Parisienne - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been here many times and their drinking cocoa is delicious and artistic. Unfortunately, this time it was lukewarm so it wasn't as flavorful and that was disappointing. Also, the cafe was not as clean as it usually is and the restroom was absolutely filthy! What is going on here? I'll give them another try when I am back in Chicago. read more

So glad you guys allow dogs in here now! Boka loved getting her pup cup.....and of course I always love getting a delicious drink. We'll be back soon!! read more

Cocoa + Co - "This Pup Cup is fantastic!" -Boka, who is a connoisseur of the treat. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in here recently on a walk with a friend and the timing was perfect - is there anything better than a brisk walk on a brisk day with a reward of amazing hot chocolate at the end? A friend and I split a small classic hot chocolate and it was absolutely delicious. If we had more time, I would have indulged in some of their baked treats, which also looked fantastic. Staff here was super-friendly and efficient. We will be back for sure! read more

We had heard good things about the hot chocolate so we decided to stop by. We had been told that hot chocolate flights were offered, but we didn't see any sign of that here. It's possible we could have missed it. We each ordered a hot chocolate, they do have several to choose from. The drinks were hot and rich. I think if you're looking for something a little different this isn't a bad choice. The chocolate treats are pricy. The "gourmet smore" was prepackaged and $5. The marshmallow was the best part of the treat, very fresh and a wonderful texture. The dark chocolate turtle was good, but not overly impressive. read more

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Overall, the café provided a welcoming and a well-lit vibe. The pistachio iced latte was enjoyable and had the right amount of sweetness. read more

Cocoa + Co - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I honestly haven't seen much online/on social media about this place so it's a hidden gem in my eyes. I'm glad I found it on Yelp. It's truly a chocolate lover's dream. They are known for hot chocolate and have many varieties. I tried the seasonal pumpkin and classic dark chocolate, and both were like warm hugs. The drinks were rich, decadent, piping hot, and irresistible. They also have a variety of candies, cakes, coffee/tea drinks, and other baked goodies. We got a slice of German chocolate cake and it was fresh, not too sweet, and had a good amount of coconut. The service was outstanding--very kind and helpful staff despite the busy Sunday afternoon! They have limited seating so just be weary of that. read more

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this place. It used to be a regular spot for me when I frequented the area. Anywho, my daughter was there and asked if I wanted something. Ummmmmm yeah!!!! Duh!!!! Lol! I requested a haul but they only had two of my items left: chocolate chip cookies and banana bread. I had forgotten how good they were and now I fear I am in trouble as I am wanting more already. If you haven't checked them out, please do. read more

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Very good hot chocolate! Especially great during Chicago winters. They have other drinks besides hot chocolate.

It's been years since I was in Chicago and stopped here. I was thrilled it is still going! Good drinking chocolate is a special thing and theirs is excellent. Of course all the other drinks, food, and chocolates and chocolate bars are, as well. They had these adorable breakable chocolate dreidels with Hanukkah chocolate shapes inside them this year. So cute! Service is friendly and informative and helpful. I got some drinks to take back to others and they have carriers for that! This time, I had the Mayan Magic and it was the perfect amount of spices. Lovely space to sit and sip. read more

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This place is cute, with a very early 2000's nostalgia fall vibe which I love, AND it is actually some of the best hot chocolate I've ever had. It is a tad pricey for the size of the small hot chocolate, but besides that it's great! They also move very quickly, I only had to wait less than 5 minutes for them to make my hot chocolate fresh. read more

Loved the variety of artisan chocolate bars and appreciated the owner helping us chose between them! The drinking chocolate was so rich and delicious as well! read more

Delicious mocha. Heavenly morning bun made of flaky croissant dough. Friendly vibe with good music that -thankfully- is not blasting loud like so many places. read more

Yum, yum, and yum!! Get it all. Sipping chocolate was delicious! Chocolate variety - so many good ones. Get the whisky truffle!!! No really- get it!! read more

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Super cute inside! They have drinking chocolate yum! The baristas were really nice and the peanut butter cups were delicious read more

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Very cute shop. The place we were going to have breakfast was closed for a private event. I remembered I bookmarked Coco.& Co on Yelp and it was less than 2 blocks from our hotel. Hot Chocolate was wonderful and rich. Quiche was very good. Husband said his croissant was ok. He said it wasn't very chocolate. I think he was expecting a chocolate filling. I thought it was a very good start to the day. read more

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Always great service and love that they allow dogs! My dog loves getting a pup cup and the quality of their matcha, coffee and drinking chocolate are unmatched! Would recommend to anyone local or visiting the old town/gold coast area. Be back soon! read more

Cute coffee shop. We just ordered lattes and they were average. We couldn't really taste the expresso much in the lattes, they were pretty weak. The open tables were also dirty and unfortunately the staff was busy dusting the shelves instead of cleaning off the tables. read more

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We stopped here for hot chocolate and coffee on a chilly afternoon in Chicago. The drinks here taste well made, and you can tell that they source high quality ingredients. I ordered the pumpkin sliced latte, which had a great pumpkin purée flavor, which was not lost in the coffee. It was definitively one of the better pumpkin lattes I've had in the city. We also ordered one of the drinking chocolates, the first option, the classic one, with whipped cream on top. It was delicious and not too sweet. This was also very satisfying, especially on a cold day. read more

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TLDR: My. New. Favorite. Cafe. I stumbled across this little gem on my way back from lunch with a friend (gotta have dessert!) and I'm SO glad I did. With a name like "Cocoa + Co." you'd think there's gonna be a hot chocolate on the menu--but that's where you're fucking wrong bc they have SIX TYPES of "Drinking Chocolates". So go ahead and tell your mom that you're staying hydrated the next time she asks you if you're adulting. As soon as we stepped foot into Cocoa + Co. I knew there was no turning back; I was going to be stuffing my face until I was sick...and then some. We ordered the sea salt caramel chocolate brownie, the dark chocolate peanut butter bomb, chocolate macaroon, and some Halloween chocolates. Listen, I try to eat a balanced diet of fats and sugars, okay? But if I had to choose one dessert to eat for the rest of my life, then that deliciously decadent sea salt chocolate brownie would easily be one of the top 3 contenders. No. Doubt. Just try it! I dare you to tell me you've had a better brownie. As for the other desserts we ordered? Just as tasty but I'm a brownie bitch thru and thru, ya know? Needless to say, I will be back again. And again. read more

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We have only tried the drinking chocolates at Cocoa + Co, and they were delicious. Our favorite was the Mayan Magic with almond milk.

The drinking chocolate is so so so good, definitely worth the hype. The 8 oz is the perfect size. I also got a 14 piece box of the bonbons. Some of the flavors were interesting and something I hadn't tried before but I preferred the less wild flavors. read more

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Love this local coffee shop! The flavored drinks are sweet for me so the star of the show is the pastries. Their chef is amazing and I just love all the seasonal pastries and chocolates. read more

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I came to here today by myself. Today was pretty cold and I wanna get some hot drink to get warmer. After checking out the menu, I got their signature drinking chocolate. One thing I want to mention is their not so polite service. I was not greeted nor felt welcomed. The staff gave me a whatever attitude. It's kinda made me feel upset. I wouldn't want to come back again cause I do care how I was treated. The food taste is on a second priority if the service not good. Plenty of street partying is available. Drink is ok. But service is really not good. read more

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Adorable cafe located in the city. I admired the modern decor and assortments of cafe items, baked goods, and chocolates this place had to offer. I ordered a slice of the chocolate cake, classic dark cocoa and the tumeric lavendar matcha latte. The chocolate cake was delicious, the cake was nice and airy with and the frosting was the perfect sweetness level. Their classic dark cocoa was delicious and rich and hands down the best cocoa I've had in the city. It was rich, chocolately, and creamy, they're not using the powdered packaged Swiss Miss that most places do. The matcha latte was a miss for me, I dont think I would get that again but I'm definitely returning to try the other drinks they offer. read more

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Cocoa + Co is a wonderful boutique chocolatier that offers a variety of coffees, teas, cocoas and pastries. There is a wide variety of chocolates from around the world. We tried the hot cocoa and the peppermint hot cocoa, both of which were very good. The service was top notch, friendly and great customer service. We also bought the chocolate chip cookie and chocolate ginger bread loaf. Great treats! They also sell a wide variety of chocolates from various makers. I would definitely recommend this place to get a warm drink and to satisfy your chocolate addiction! read more

I try to pop in here and spend a solid G every time I'm in old town bc it's impossibly easy to do. Aside from amazing coffee and pastries, I actually come here for their wall of chocolate from amazing chocolatiers making small batch and incredible chocolate bars from around the world. A notable brand from Hawaii that has passionfruit chocolate is always available here, but the all of the chocolate bars are unique, beautiful and around $10 on average, making them lovely and affordable gifts. read more

Service was great and space is clean with nice decor. The coffee was okay and the "breakfast" items leave a lot to be desired.

While visiting a friend in Chicago, we stopped by Cocoa + Co twice, and I was not disappointed! The baristas were so kind and helpful, and I loved their outdoor seating option. I ordered a miel on day 1 and a matcha latte with honey on day 2, and both were delicious, though I've got to say that I'll be thinking about the matcha for a long time.... I also sampled a couple of their chocolate bon bons, and I was super impressed by their unique flavors, that were equally delicious. I would certainly recommend Cocoa + Co, for those living in Lincoln Park - or just visiting! read more

An adorable coffee shop serving up La Colombe coffee with a great pastry selection to boot, but what's really great is the impressive chocolate bar collection up against a wall. Ask the owner for a recommendation and she will wax poetically about exactly what makes each bar unique and delicious. I definitely bought more than I intended but I'm super excited to try them all. A few tables inside and a few outside, but they fill up quick so have a backup plan if you want to stay a while. I'll definitely need to come back! read more

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I got the La Parisienne drinking chocolate and it was incredible. Very rich chocolate flavor with just the right amount of sweetness so you could actually drink a whole cup. My partner got the mocha which we felt the same way about! read more

Cocoa + Co - La Parisienne drinking chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The treats and chocolate have always been good here. Unfortunately, after a recent change in ownership, I've experienced a marked change in service as well as availability. For now, I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

I am writing this because I left something at the cafe and tried to call the number listed online and it went to a VM saying the mailbox was full. This is how one does business during hours of operation? read more

Big no no! Employee or owner seemed annoyed. Place didn't seem sanitary. But hey! What do I know? Right? Their hot chocolate tasted very similar to Hollander hot coco. Nothing special. Overly sweet hot chocolate. My friend got coffee and apparently they use La Colombe's coffee but their La Colombe and the La Colombe we've had on reg basis in West Loop is not comparable. Low energy, slow vibe. Money wasted. Won't return. read more

Food and service was excellent in this quaint Cafe. I will visit again. Hot chocolate was delish!

Love this cute coffee shop. The pastries looked to good. Both the lavender latte and matcha latte were stellar. Not much seating but this place is a a real coffee shop if you are looking for a place other than Starbucks that has comparable price but better quality. I loved that the matcha latte was not overly sweet. read more

Cocoa + Co - Matcha oat latte - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped in here and ordered a sipping chocolate with a shot of espresso. The chocolate was nice and rich, which had a good balance with the espresso. I would've liked it just a bit milkier with the coffee, but overall the service and drink were great! read more

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We did a hot chocolate tasting here. We got to sample three different hot chocolates and a piece of banana bread. All were delicious! I liked this idea and it was a fun way to get together with my friends and check out this chocolate shop! I'm always looking for unique/different things to try/do. They also have different classes/chocolate tastings you can join or arrange with them! I purchased a caramel bonbon and turtle to go. Both were very tasty. I'd definitely would buy other chocolates from here again. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely be back! I would also be interested in their other chocolate classes/private parties! read more

I tried the hot chocolate and was a bit underwhelmed by it. I think it was a solid drink but was expecting a bit more richness and depth. I really love the location though, it's a great place to get work done. It's also nice to go with friends since there are two different main seating areas. read more

I just stopped in for coffee & a quick lunch with my friend, and I will be coming back again soon. I ordered the meat soup they had for lunch, and it was delicious. My friend ordered the tomato soup, also delicious. For drinks, I got the raspberry kiss white mocha (it was so good) with the raspberry linzer to keep with the raspberry theme. I cannot wait to go back and continue to try things across their menu. read more

Cocoa + Co - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois