Coming to the Cocoa Store is heavenly as the bars, confections, hot chocolate and all chocolate related items, are artisanal and the finest in the Big Apple. Here one can buy bars from around the world at heart attack prices since here too as everywhere else prices have risen. Despite this I had come to see my favorite SOMA (from Canada) pistachio toffee. Priced at the princely sum of $20 the amount was fairly small but I bought it and am eating it by rationing it for the weekends only. Each bite is ambrosial. Confections by Christopher Elbow among others are here but I resisted. My pleasure lies in being in this large loft decorated with foliage, comfortable seating to view all the bars lined alphabetically and dream about what to buy in the future. Annie was kind and we spoke about chocolate. I missed seeing Pepi. Next time! read more

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This shop is incredible! It's on the sixth floor of a mixed residential/commercial building and is beautiful. They have chocolates from all over the world! The person I spoke with was very knowledgeable and let me try samples until I found just what I was looking for. Will absolutely be back in the future! read more

Always super friendly and helpful! Samples always available! Found the perfect bars that I can safely eat with my diabetes! So happy. Will be back when we come to NY again! read more

If you are a chocolate lover and have a thick wallet you will love this place. It's not cheap but quality never is - and this place is absolutely the best of the best. The selection is simply endless with lots of variety from numerous brands and suppliers. They have consolidated the world's best chocolates under one roof for you to select what you want. The staff is highly knowledgeable, are quick to offer an answer as well as suggestion and I found them to be completely professional without pretense. You will find the interior to be stark yet pleasant and fit for purpose assuming you are there to browse and select the chocolate of your choosing. I have only been there 4 times. Twice last summer and twice within the last week and I purchased for my daughters, my family, and my friends. Makes a great gift or you can hoard the chocolates and keep them for yourself. I have a place nearby but I will also try ordering online next when I'm out of town. Unfortunately you cannot pick your individual pieces unless you visit the store but the online selection of packages is endless nonetheless. A must try. read more

Very cute chocolatier with an expansive selection of high end chocolates from around the world! They're located on the 6th floor so you'll need to be buzzed in. The space itself is pretty big - they have sections of bon bons, chocolate bars, chocolate covered goods, hot chocolate mixes, and more. I tried their bon bons (calamansi and passion fruit), which were delicious!! I love bon bons and theirs are beautifully made. I also bought the Soma malted milk drinking chocolate mix but haven't tried that yet. They sell their own hot chocolate so you can get a cup whilst you browse around - their hot chocolate definitely favors the thick, rich, and creamy end with a very, very slight dark chocolate/bitter undertone. They also hold some chocolate tasting events each month, which I would definitely want to try out, and you can order their goods online too. Overall, if you're looking for a chocolate fix or need to find a unique gift, you need to stop by! read more

Cocoa Store - Calamansi and passion fruit bon bons - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - New York, New York

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A store designed and intended for serious chocolate lovers (if you are, then up this review by one star). Many options for chocolate bars and some other chocolate confections. They offer purchase of cups of hot chocolate while you browse. Although comfortable, it is not a place to relax and chat with your companions. The staff are friendly and open to questions. read more

Major fans of this gem in Union Square. They have the best selection of chocolate in the city and the owner is an expert on all things cocoa based. read more

I'm honestly not a big chocolate fan, but these chocolates are absolutely gorgeous and tasty! I love the selection of flavors. You can tell they are very high-quality. read more

Great and welcoming customer service. Went to get some hot coco, it was very good. Will definitely return to explore more of their offerings. read more

Wonderful chocolate store with a wide selection of the highest quality chocolate bars and truffles (and other surprises like roasted corn covered in chocolate). Knowledgeable and welcoming staff. The chocolate sommelier Genevieve holds occasional chocolate tasting classes that guarantee a fun and delicious evening! read more

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You must walk in here!!! A hidden gem of nyc. A chocolate lovers dream. Staff is kind and so knowledgeable. read more

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The best chocolate I've ever tasted in my life. Staff was so helpful and the free samples convinced me to buy my holiday gifts here. Will return again! read more

As a New Yorker, this is my new favorite spot. I conducted a google search and discovered this wonderful gem whilst searching for a delectable gift for my dear friend during the holidays. When you arrive to the building, one must take an elevator to the sixth floor, then walk down the hallway in order to enter. Once I did, I felt as if I was transported to this beautiful, serene, and elegant space, which immediately reminded me of time spent in Paris. I felt joy, happiness, curiosity, decadence, and most of all, relaxation. Pepi, the owner, has put together this divine experience that I cannot stop thinking of. She and her assistant, Tiffany, were accommodating, gracious, warm, and sincere. Their vast selection of box sets, truffles, chocolate bars, treats, and most things which pertain to high quality grade chocolate will satisfy most anyone. I not only purchased things for others, I was compelled to purchase a few goodies for myself. The goodness of chocolate never fails to soothe me. I partook in a few samples, which left me wanting for more. This is the type of store I could spend hours in learning about their products. The price point might be somewhat high for some, but it is well worth it. And once you indulge in chocolate such as this, you won't want for anything else. They even have chocolate tastings. How incredible is that?! I thoroughly loved every aspect of my experience here and cannot wait to return. read more

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I had a really disappointing experience here. Gourmet chocolates are my thing- and I buy a lot! Price is irrelevant.... usually! So on a Sunday, I see that the Cocoa store is having a sale and my favorite kind of truffles, hazelnut, are apart of the deal. If you ordered a certain amount of chocolates online, you got free shipping. They didn't have that certain amount of hazelnut truffle in stock, so I thought okay, I'll just pay for shipping because I wanted were hazelnut truffles in excess... in fact, I'll paid for one-day shipping! (because I was having a really bad chocolate craving). I wanted these ASAP! So get this-- I pay for expedited shipping, the chocolates get to me 3 days later (even though I live 70 blocks from the store), then I do the 'return to sender' thing because at that point I've found something better, and the store owner refunds me, MINUS THE EXPEDITED SHIPPING CHARGE. So I got no chocolate, Just a shipping charge. And that's not even the worst part- come to find out there were enough hazelnut truffles in stock for me to buy them under the "free shipping" promotion. Apparently I "just needed to call in and ask that they upload more onto the website." What kind of business is this?! Why are you playing games with how much chocolate you sell? The store is sleek. The concept is chic. And the business owner, Pepi, was nice enough (hence, 2 stars instead of 1 star), but I won't frequent here. I'm looking for a chocolatier that treats it's product and customers like gold. This is not just any ole store- people pay big bucks to have their gourmet chocolate cravings met. And I'm one of them! You've got to be on your game when selling something so artisanal. read more

Cocoa Store - What I ordered - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - New York, New York

Very friendly - delectable hot chocolate but even classier venue with a rustic, modern interior. Would recommend stopping in just to see the inside. Slightly difficult to get to (being on the 6th floor), but worth the labyrinth. read more

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A fun store that has an incredible selection. Knowledgeable staff and excellent service make it a great experience.

I'm SHOCKED I haven't heard of this spot and this business has been around for 9 years. You have to buzz in and head to the sixth floor where you are greeted by an array of chocolates from around the world. This is a beautiful store with a great ambience and aesthetic. They also have their signature hot chocolate warming in the corner. Their cocoa was very rich and creamy. It is more dark than milk but has a sweetened undertone. This spot is definitely worth a visit. read more

Such a hole-in-wall place. High quality chocolate especially for dark chocolate lovers. You can even find banana dark chocolate here. Gelato is seasonal. Try the hazelnut chocolate one. It won't let you down ;) read more

Cocoa Store - Easter limited chocolate egg with coconut cream in it. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - New York, New York

Super tiny shop. Seriously, my closet is bigger. But the chocolate is really good. That I can't complain about. They had a bunch of different gelato's from milk chocolate to raspberry to dark chocolate. I got the milk chocolate, which was delicious. The cup/scoop was about the size of my fist so not too bad size wise. I think for a small it was around $6 and they take credit cards. They were also offering free chocolate samples in pistachio and milk chocolate, so score. There was a bench outside the shop so you could sit down and enjoy your gelato or hot chocolate. read more

Tiny space. Cute. Best hot chocolate. Need I say more? You'll have to grab your cocoa to go because there's no room for seating. Artisan chocolate brands you won't find at the usual spots. read more

I was craving some nice melted dark hot chocolate on a chilly day yesterday. I'm so glad I found this cozy cafe on Yelp. The hot cocoa was just what I wanted. I'm really picky with hot chocolate usually so I didn't have my hopes too high but Cocoa Bar gave me a pleasant surprise with the perfect little cup of bittersweet dark hot cocoa that was just right in every way. I'll be coming back the next time I'm craving some on a cold day! read more

Cocoa Store - Great cup of dark hot chocolate! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - New York, New York

While tiny, they have a fantastic selection of chocolate bars! I'm a dark chocolate fanatic so I was in heaven. The woman working the counter was very knowledgeable about all the different bars, and was kind enough to offer samples to try some of the ones she recommended for me. I left with a number of bars and definitely will come back when I need to make my next chocolate haul! If you like chocolate, particularly single-origin chocolate bars, check this place out if you are in the area! read more

Me and a couple of co-workers went to Cocoa for a mid-afternoon snack. We had been there before and had really good gelato, so we were excited to go. When we got there, there was a sign on the door that said "back in 10 minutes", so we sat down on the benches in front of the store to wait. Someone came back, took the sign down, unlocked the door, and walked away without saying a word, so we waited until she were ready, assuming she would tell us when she was good. We waited on the bench and finally she came out and told us we couldn't sit on the benches, they weren't public. So, she didn't bother to say a word to us like, "give me a few minutes and come in" or "I'm ready, come in", she said nothing and then told us we couldn't sit on the benches. We went to Mr. Softee instead. Its a shame because we really enjoyed it last time we went. read more

Lapin and I passed this tiny shoppe on our way to the Gander. He said he wanted to stop by and take a look since he was in one of his rare hot chocolate moods. The store was very tiny and can probably hold only two people at a time maybe a third -- small child. The place looked like every chocolate lover's dream, it was well stocked with delicious chocolate. The proprietor was very nice and sweet (which was the only reason the store didn't get 1 or 2). We had a two small squares of their chocolate and they were really tasty. We decided to order some hot chocolate since the chocolate was really tasty. We should have been wary when the proprietor said they just started serving it, they haven't nailed the formula down and she didn't know how much to charge. For $5.50 a cup, I expect the most delicious tasting cup of chocolate. Lastly, the recipe must have been off since we both couldn't finish it. It tasted to watery and not sweet enough...it was just plain weird tasting. As note, they do accept cards, they have no whipped cream or coffee but the chocolate is amazing and I would recommend stopping in just for that. read more

A wonderful selection of chocolate bars and treats made with cocoa from across Latin America. Super nice lady running this teeny tiny store, from Columbia, and I bought some very nice bars. This is not a homemade chocolate place, but they do have gelato in the summer and apparently hot cocoa in the winter. I'll stop by any time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Amazing Chocolates and a very cute store! Great for holiday gifts and special occasions! read more

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