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    The Hot Chocolatier

    4.4 (219 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    European Style Sipping Chocolate ($6), Candied Orange Hot Chocolate ($5), and various truffles ($2.75 each)
    Ame G.

    If you haven't visited The Hot Chocolatier, then you really should! Such a darling shop filled with SO MANY delectable chocolate treats. The truffles were so lovely! Everything we had was so decadent and the advertised flavors really shown through. My personal top favorites and highly recommended flavors to try are the Orange Blossom Truffle, Earl Grey Truffle, and the Peanut Butter Bon Bon ($2.75 each). We also ordered their European Style Sipping Chocolate ($6) and a Candied Orange Hot Chocolate ($5). Oh my LAWD! This is genuinely among the top two best hot chocolates I've had. Paired along with creative and delicious truffles, it was such a pleasing experience to the palate. Service was great too. Each staff member was very sweet (no pun intended) and efficient. I look forward to returning to enjoy more of their divine chocolate treats and highly reccomend visiting if you haven't yet.

    Small frozen hot chocolate
    Bailey B.

    I saw this place on a Yelp list somewhere -- maybe the best hot chocolate shops in the US? -- and immediately bookmarked it. I made a special trip while in town last week because I really wanted to try it. I can't comment on parking because I walked from several blocks away to enjoy the city. It did seem like there were some paid lots available nearby, though. The inside is actually pretty spacious and was clean and well organized. There's a wall full of shelved confections like chocolate covered nuts and such, and a cooling case with other treats. The drink menu has an extensive list of hot chocolate, a few frozen hot chocolate options, as well as coffees and teas. There are a few tables for seating and about 3-4 ladies were working hard behind the counter. The girl who took my order was a little spacey but nice. I asked her if I should get hot or frozen chocolate and she said definitely frozen. It was a tiny bit chilly so I was a little reticent, but it's hard to find frozen hot chocolate at home so I went for it. I felt bad because she very enthusiastically recommended the addition of strawberry syrup to make a sort of frozen chocolate strawberry concoction, but being that I don't like chocolate covered fruit that much, I had to turn her down. She seemed crestfallen and I felt really guilty. It's not you, it's me!! I wound up with the smallest sized frozen hot chocolate and a bag of milk chocolate covered pretzels to go. The price was pretty high imo, but potentially justifiable -- I just wish my treats had been better. The frozen hot chocolate was fine. It was sweet and chocolatey, as you'd expect, but I couldn't shake the feeling of a sort of powdery malt flavor -- reminiscent of powdered hot chocolate. Maybe that's what they were going for. But for me, it just doesn't convey a lot of richness or depth of flavor; it's as chocolatey as a Wendy's Frosty, which is fine, but I was hoping for something else. I still enjoyed it well enough and I'm more than willing to accept maybe this just wasn't for me; I'd be happy to try one of their hot chocolate drinks and was a little sad I hadn't. The main detractor was the milk chocolate covered pretzels. I opened them the next day to share with my husband and my goodness they were unforgivably stale. The chocolate itself had a lovely flavor and consistency, but the pretzels were just sad. Not enough salt, either. All around very disappointed in those. I don't want to end on a super harsh note. I'd definitely give them another try, but would probably aim for a hot chocolate instead.

    Pistachio orange cookie and hot chocolate.
    Geri G.

    Delicious with lots of options. During our trip to Chattanooga, we tried out the Hot Chocolatier. It was so good we went back both days that we were in town. It's a very cute shop that is open with lots of seating, one wall is filled with different chocolate options and creations and their display cases are loaded with handmade chocolates, cakes and cookies. They have a lot of options for hot chocolate and also coffee if you want more caffeine. We tried a few different things during our trip. We got their macaron cake, squirrel cheesecake, chocolate dipped strawberry cake, brown butter cookie, orange pistachio cookie, Dubai crunch truffle and different hot chocolates. Everything we had was delicious. The cakes were light and fluffy and their icing was amazing. The chocolate was creamy and tasty and the cookies downright addicting. Hot chocolates were creamy and bursting with flavor. Each time we went the staff was super friendly and helpful. Giving out suggestions or answering questions. It's a great place for sweets and drinks. We didn't try any of their more savory options but I would assume they would be on par with the rest of their offerings. It's just a fun place to grab a treat and to sit and enjoy some time.

    Squirrel and S'more hot chocolates.
    Jen D.

    The staff was very friendly and doesn't rush you to make a decision. We shared the bread pudding, hubby got the squirrel (hazelnut/caramel) hot chocolate and I got the s'mores with actual toasted marshmallows. They offer already bagged candy, snacks, and cocoa mixes as well as assorted chocolates and desserts in display cases. The food and cocoas are delicious.

    Egg not cake
    Fritzi G.

    Egg nog cake was very dry and dense. I wasted my money. The drinks looked good. This place is busy because there is no other dessert place around.

    Cakes
    Vanessa E.

    Pretty cute shop, but expensive! The cakes we bought were $9, and the frosting was a bit like gel.. a little old maybe? The chocolate was nice, the cookie butter being my favorite. Staff was pleasant.

    Turkey sandwich
    Joseph L.

    First time to the spot. The cashier was a little short and not friendly at first. After a few questions she opened up but didn't know the menu well enough to answer most of the questions we had. The sandwiches are great and freshly made. The hot chocolate was good. You could tell it was made the old way. One was a little chunky but the other one was smooth. Not sure why. I enjoyed the visit. It's a small place but has a cool vibe to it.

    Kayla H.

    Absolutely unique and creative as ever! Wish we could open one up in Florida but it wouldn't sell as good. From hot chocolate to frozen hot chocolate from s'mores hot chocolate to peppermint hot chocolate which btw (is my fav) OH and lets not forget the hot apple cider. WOWZERZ! We enjoyed every bit of it. They service, the waiting, the smells, the atmosphere was wonderful. We arrived in Chattanooga Saturday and found this gem later that night and had the cider and then came back Sunday evening before we headed to Asheville and got the hot chocolate. We had a sweet lady that gave me a sticker for my sticker book / bucket list book and she was super kind and very nice to talk to while at the display / ordering counter. We will definitely be back and will make sure to let everyone know about this fantastic little cozy place. Miss it already!

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    Michelle W.

    Great chocolates, specialty coffees, and hot chocolate! Very warm and friendly staff.

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    Terri M.

    Here is another place I was told I needed to check out. We got a cotton candy macaron ($2.50), frozen hot chocolate ($4.75) and Marshmallow on a stick. The macaron was wayyy too sweet and was overbaked. The frozen hot chocolate was nice on a super hot day out. My daughter really liked it, I thought it was ok, so she drank mine also. It was kind of like bittersweet overpriced chocolate milk. The chocolate coveted marshmallow was very tasty but not worth $3.95 for one. It was a dark chocolate with a good crunch to it. The employees seemed a little clustered and distracted.

    Sarena T.

    If you're a chocolate-lover, this is THE place to go! There are truffles, cakes, coffee, TONS of flavors of hot chocolate like lavender and gingerbread, and frozen hot chocolate too! There wasn't gelato available (I'm assuming because it's winter). We went at night and the line wrapped all the way around the store so make sure you allot time. It moves slowly, but there are a lot of (pricy) items for purchase to contemplate that could make good gifts. No seating is available inside. Overall a cute shop with lots of chocolate options!

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    Super cool idea! Very cute place, loved my frozen hot chocolate. The worker was super friendly to me! Got a dessert too and was so yum

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    It way okay and a bit on the expensive side. I was not impressed. Not enough to want to go back.

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    This place is incredible! As a family we tried several different flavors and everything was delicious. Would definitely recommend

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    Ask the Community - The Hot Chocolatier

    Do they have dairy free milk options for the hot chocolate?

    Probably not. I would just ask before they make anything for you.

    Do they sell chocolate covered strawberries?

    Each time I have been there they did but I would imagine it might be seasonal.

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    Cupcake Kitchen - S'mores, Lemon, Birthday, and Strawberry Cupcakes

    Cupcake Kitchen

    4.5(265 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Cupcake kitchen rocks! Hard to choose from yummy flavors they offer. I ordered 60 cupcakes for my…read moreson's rehearsal dinner, a mix of regular sized and mini cupcakes in red velvet, Oreo, Lemon Drop, wedding cake, carrot cake, milk chocolate and vanilla. All were a hit!! I also ordered 18 cookies, oatmeal, snickerdoodle and caramel cookies, all which were individually wrapped. My large order was exactly as I requested. The cookies were individually wrapped which was a plus. The cupcakes were perfectly packaged for transport. Our guests raved about the treats! They tasted fabulous!

    I walked into Cupcake Kitchen fully intending to "just look," and walked out with a 6-pack of…read morecupcakes and absolutely no regrets (except maybe that I didn't get the 12-pack). The smell alone deserves its own Michelin star. I'm pretty sure I gained 3 pounds just inhaling. The cupcakes? Fluffy little clouds of joy. The frosting? So smooth it could negotiate world peace. The staff? Friendly enough to convince you that an extra cupcake is a responsible life choice--honestly, they're not wrong. My personal favorite was the cookies and cream, which tasted like it was handcrafted by cheerful woodland creatures with perfect credit scores. I would like this cupcake at my birthday, my wedding, and my funeral. In conclusion: Cupcake Kitchen is dangerous... in a "I suddenly understand why people write poetry about dessert" kind of way. Highly recommend. Will be returning. Probably tomorrow. Maybe tonight.

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    Cocoa Asante - Cacao Pod From Our Farm in Ghana

    Cocoa Asante

    4.0(3 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    I have ordered chocolates, bonbons and the new cocoa tea and I love all of her products. They are…read moreso delicious!

    I knew of Cocoa Asante through a friend who gifted me a box of luxury chocolate, and since that…read moretime, I have been in love with Cocoa Asante. First of all, Cocoa Asante was founded in 2018 by Ella Livingston, a Ghanaian-American who made it her mission to provide chocolate of the best quality using cacao from her home country Ghana. After experiencing the exquisite taste of Nama chocolate while travelling abroad, Ella made it her mission to bring high-quality chocolate to everyone. She founded Cocoa Asante in 2018. While it is a fairly new company when it comes to chocolate products, the company's history in the cocoa industry dates back to generations. Due to its reputation for producing the best cocoa beans, over seventy percent of the world's cocoa comes from the west coast of Africa. Ella's family has contributed to this thriving industry through their cocoa farms. Cocoa Asante seeks to extend this familial legacy. Cocoa Asante is committed to becoming a bean to bar. This means that they will control the entire production process from the cocoa bean to the final chocolate bar. Doing so will allow them to invest more into the communities that grow their cocoa beans, and it will ensure that their customers get the highest quality chocolate on the market. By purchasing Cocoa Asante, you are supporting a movement that values sustainability, fair trade, and public transparency. While they are not yet bean to bar, the chocolate that they currently use is ethically sourced from Ghana. I can agree that the depth of flavour and the silky smooth texture of their chocolates provide an experience like none other. They take pride in the exquisite taste they are able to produce through the use of fresh ingredients of the highest quality. I encourage everyone to check out their website and try some of their homemade chocolates. You will not regret it. I am placing my own orders. MORE update to come!!

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    Milk Chocolate Bar

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    Niedlov's Bakery & Cafe - Strawberry rhubarb cheesecake danish

    Niedlov's Bakery & Cafe

    4.6(385 reviews)
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    I've been here only twice but the food and aesthetic never disappoints…read more When you enter you're greeted with neat merch and a wide variety menu with lots of coffee options and pastries. The staff is always so friendly and even though it tends to get crowded because the food is so good, you can usually find a spot to sit and enjoy your treats with both indoor and outdoor options. Whenever I visit I love stopping here for a snack and if you're smart, go early in the morning to get everything fresh and when all of the options are available as things sell out fast!

    On my recent adventure to Chattanooga, my friend told me that I had to try Niedlov's Bakery, and it…read morewas truly everything it was described to be. I was hesitant when we arrived, seeing a line out the door and around the corner. However that line moved so fasts Nied did amazing getting people in and out. They had a huge selection of merch that was themed perfect to their mission and goals. The "We're all bread inside" design was probably my favorite. For meals, I got the Niedlov's Breakfast and my friend got the Ham and Gruyère Skillet. I loved what I got, but when I go again I think I will try a skillet because they all smelled amazing! I also got a Gruyère Bacon Chive Scone and a Orange Pan Suisse to take on the road. Both were outstanding. For my drink, I got one of their Blueberry Basil Matcha. I was a little nervous about the basil, but I can genuinely say it was my favorite drink of my entire trip. Lastly I want to say a special thank you to the staff. We thought we weren't going to be able to find a table, but when we found one at the last second, they actually offered to switch my meal to a skillet since they can't do those to go. Absolutely a five star experience and I am already anticipating my next visit.

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    Milk & Honey

    Milk & Honey

    4.4(999 reviews)
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    Milk & Honey is known as the best of the best for brunch in Chattanooga, and after eating here I…read morestand by that statement. I remember back in the day when Milk & Honey had late hours. One time my parents and I came here after dinner for their gelato, and it was so delicious. We were all very impressed with the consistency and how smooth it was. So I've only had their gelato after all these years. This time I came for brunch with a friend on Sunday morning. It was packed and we got on the waiting list for a table. Wait time wasn't too bad actually. My friend and I both ordered the Hodgepodge Hash and I subbed the sausage for chicken sausage. Everything was absolutely amazing. I wish I had come here sooner. I loved everything about my meal. It was flavorful, dynamic, full of texture. It had that spice from the serrano peppers, crispy and flavorful potatoes, and the sauce tied it all together. I love savory breakfast, and that was it. Now I'm hungry and missing my previous meal just writing about it haha. Afterwards, we got gelato! I was pleasantly surprised that the gelato came with two scoops because I originally just wanted the coffee flavored one. So I had a scoop of Coffee + Cream and Pistachio. Our gelato was so tasty. I love anything coffee so this one was good, and the Pistachio one was nice and light. It had a subtle Pistachio creamy taste. Just as before, the gelato was smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. Service was great, our waiter was very friendly and super helpful with our food preferences. I have no complaints at all about our experience, and I love every single thing we ordered. I can't imagine a better place to spend Sunday brunch. I look forward to the next time I'm back, thank you!

    Please take this review with a grain of salt. Today was probably not an exemplary day for Milk &…read moreHoney. Mother's Days are challenging, but I think where they hurt themselves the most is that they do not have a method to take reservations or even call ahead seating. Wait times were often in excess of an hour listening to other people waiting to be seated. That's a horrible experience on its face, and the management of this restaurant needs to do much much better or just close on Mother's Day. Next, we'll get to the food. I doubt it was a shining example of what they are capable of. I got the Shakshuka and it was mediocre. I'm not expecting it to be as good as what I would get in Tel Aviv, and I've had the real thing in Tel Aviv. But to be honest, the eggs came out nearly hard-boiled not poached. And the eggs are one of the stars of the show for this dish. If you don't get them right, the entire dish fails. Next will touch on the chicken and waffles. The observation from my tablemate was that it was dry and he didn't even eat it all. The same thing can be said for my other tablemate who had the chicken biscuit. The biscuit was exemplary, but the chicken was dry and actually overcooked. Then there were the omelettes, I don't believe they were impressive in any way and the people that ordered them agree. For those of us at the table that ordered coffee, it was rather strong. I normally like strong coffee, but this was borderline Turkish coffee, and there wasn't enough cream available to mask the potency. The service was also stretched thin. Our server, Destiny, did her best, but she was waiting too many tables. Having once been a waitermyself I have a special affinity for Service staff who are asked to do too much. We left her a good tip, but I'm sure she is capable of much better service than what she was allowed to deliver. Finally, the overwhelming crowd made the restaurant feel claustrophobic. The noise level was far too high, and we could barely hear one another at our table and we were sitting very close to one another. I don't place the blame on the kitchen, staff, or the wait staff, or even the greeters. This was a fail of management, plain and simple. They made no contingency plans for that many people and should have anticipated a larger crowd on Mother's Day. Management -I challenge you to do better!!! We will come back during a normal Service day to see if you can perform better, but I encourage you, as owners and managers, to stop setting your staff up for failure, which is what you did!

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    Rembrandt's Coffee House - Morning Scrap Bun, chocolate chip biscotti, raspberry cream cheese danish and chocolate filled pastry.

    Rembrandt's Coffee House

    4.0(579 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We got there mid-morning on a Monday and lucked out with street parking right in front. It was also…read morepretty quiet inside. I got a biscuit, egg, and cheese sandwich which was delicious! The biscuit was very good and there was a big piece of egg and lots of cheese. I'll admit I burnt my mouth eating it too fast. I thought the price was high but comparable to costs these days and yummy enough to be worth it. It also took quite awhile to be made. I got the Self Portrait, which was delicious and worth the visit by itself. Just the right amount of sweetness. My gf got the St. Tropez pastry, which she didn't love. She said the cream inside was cold and disappointing. I ended up stopping back in after going to the art museum because I really wanted to try a croissant (I meant to order it for my breakfast sandwich, but apparently my brain was on biscuit). It was VERY crowded and the line moved slowly. They were telling people ahead of me that it would be 30+ minutes for anything from the kitchen. The croissant was good, nothing special though.

    Amazing bakery, coffee house, and cafe! We had a wonderful lunch out on their patio and it was…read morelovely. I plan to come back in the spring when the weather is even prettier. Orders are placed at the counter and then your food is brought to your table. Service is prompt and friendly. Rembrandt's is located in the heart of the arts district and you can browse museums and galleries after lunch. We both had the tomato artichoke soup and it was the best tomato soup I've ever had. The soup had plenty of basil and the artichokes added a nice twist. The bowls are huge and the portion is large, plenty enough for lunch. It's served with a soft roll and all their bread is baked in-house. The pastries are incredibly delicious as well!

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    Rembrandt's Coffee House - Interior

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    Rembrandt's Coffee House - Breakfast Sandwich: Egg, Swiss Cheese, mayonnaise on a biscuit

    Breakfast Sandwich: Egg, Swiss Cheese, mayonnaise on a biscuit

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