Overhyped and disappointing, sadly. I was excited to try some things after reading about this place but it failed to deliver. The things I tried ranged from good to not very good, and for the prices it's definitely not worth it, because you aren't getting a product any better than the top competition. Maybe in Montclair there is nothing to compete but that doesn't change the fact that I won't be going back. The chocolate chip cookie was the best thing I tried, and it wasn't that great. Chocolate chip cookies are subjective of course, but this one was saltier than usual but in a good way. The edges had a nice crisp to them but the majority of the cookie in the middle was lackluster. It was fine, good even, but why bother? It's not anything unique or better than many other cookies. The brownie was ok. It has a very soft, almost ganache texture, but the flavor did not impress. Cocoa nibs on top were different but did not elevate it enough. The bonbons were most disappointing. I tried a few flavors and none were good. At almost $4 each it was criminal. The earl grey was borderline awful. It had so much bergamot it tasted more like licorice than earl grey. Truly the last straw if this little attention is paid to the products. read more

This is a chocolate experience for chocolate lovers. They were out of the Carmel. So now I have to eat the strawberry and cream. read more

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Such a nice shop, friendly staff. Smells very good. Very pricey for small portions. I love that they are eco-friendly. Ordered a coffee and hot chocolate. Very nice place to try. read more

Im done with this place! Pretentious and rude for no reason especially given how expensive everything is!! I have been a suportive patron since moving to Montclair, but the only thing that has gotten me was poor service and an attitude. Dont waste your time, plenty of other talented chocolatiers to support. Take your business to Jayce Baudry French Pastry instead!! read more

The smell inside alone is worth five stars. Stopped by for a simple cup of hot chocolate. Five bucks - decadent, high quality and perfect for a chilly fall day. Win. Will be back to try more. read more

I think I've had all their bars, and they are high quality and delicious. I'm not usually one for white chocolate, but these artisanally flavored bars are absolute confections. The single-origin chocolate bars are a delight. Even more fun is to get Julia to describe what kind of boyfriend they are. read more

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We love Vesta! As soon as you step inside, you're enveloped by the most amazing smell of chocolate. Hot chocolate, mocha, chai lattes -- all delicious. I love that their pumpkin spice latte is made from pumpkin purée, not syrup. And the bon bons are all wonderful but our favorite is the 12 year aged miso caramel bon bons they made for Lunar New Year. So good! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Do it for the gram! Pretty place with amazing hot chocolate, perfectly sweet and the right amount of chocolate and milk. Your insta will be happy and so will be your tastebuds read more

Chocolate paradise are the words that come to mind when you step foot into Vesta Chocolate. The smell when you walk in is just intoxicating that you don't want to leave. I walked in and was greeted by owner Julia and a new trainee. I've seen their page on Instagram so I knew what they were all about. She prompted me to check out the bank vault which was filled with their treats including their chocolate nut spread and their hot chocolate. Then I checked out their various bon bons and the other desserts by the front register. I decided to go with an earl grey bon bon because it's my favorite tea and a brownie. I couldn't wait to get home and try it. The earl grey bon bon was a rich creamy soft centered chocolate with a hard exterior that had that hint of earl grey. The chocolate just melted in your mouth. The brownie was so decadent. It was fudgy, chocolatey and had a nice crisp element on top with the cocoa nibs and I'm a sucker for cocoa nibs. Overall, I would recommend this place to all chocolate and dessert lovers. This is a place you just have to check out. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Chocolate brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

First, let me fess straight up that I am both a coffee and choco witch... Meaning I love both dear bean-y affairs equally. So in a place like this, no other explanation is needed for the next thing I'm about to say, which is: Mocha. Did you all get the message clearly? If not, then the rich, yet not-overly-sweet treat itself can help you spell out its very existence to its very last sip...regardless if you'd end up being partial to a charming little pink cup or its taller, more formidable gray counterpart... -- this is the time, by the way, that you'd want to thank the not-so-sweet things from ingratiating my long-been hopeless, sycophantly sweet tooth and the rest of my life by extension, esp. when it comes to my health, which if in any way compromised, I sure woudn't be here to yelp about any more of my gastronomical longings further. But never you mind that, but this instead: the particular choco bars therein (the shop, of course -- where else might I have been referring to? Hello??) can also readily attest to their choco's sensibly subtle sweetness. Give it a test yourselves and ask the pistachios... Though the guy and I initially trusted the espresso... Turned out for good reason: for it remained faithful to my attestation about my Mocha by meeting the bar for a even a rich choco's sensibly subtle sweetness -- Second, let's all say iced hot chocolate so loudly it reaches the heavens that'll send forth this sinfully yummy and refreshing Liquid Choco to shower down upon us on a mere tilt of our heads, mouths hanging wide-open, our buckets clutched tight in both hands on either side...to catch more of, again, this not-so-sweet, but simply refreshing drink for us all to soak in, for really good measure. Though, if that were the case, then we'd have no further need for heavenly decadent, humble little spots to remain open. Such as this fine, local shop. Last and in summary: let's all relax. And, again, this type of relaxation is simply spelled by this particular Mocha. And after that, we may also very well all chorus: Iced. Hot. Chocolate from Vesta! And once more, the CHOCO bars therein can attest to all the sweetness claims herein. That this artisan shop isn't really for mere indulgence(s) of any hopelessly sycophantic sweet tooth, as much as it is an unapologetic indulgence(s) of hopeless bean-y romance*. (See intro for this reference.) Additional notes: may four stars ever be your heavenly guide here on earth till we all get to the real heaven... And if you are still lost and/or a bit put off by these vague allusions, for the umpteenth time and I have only often repeated myself like a broken record -- if any of you have followed my meandering yelpings at all as I wander here and there in search of good, not-to-sweet, 'ol magic since I first began: four stars is the highest high I have ever shared of all my utopian experience(s) that have turned me into a believer of the said encounters. Further notes to consider: Just before spilling out these sentiments, I thought I saw "Ice Cream Sundae" while quickly scanning the page for the button for me to start typing... Which may very well be something to look into -- look into the Sun...and not necessarily my yelpings, esp. in the warmer, Sunny days... If any of you haven't yet by then, that is. Which case I doubt. read more

The vegan hot chocolate is to die for! So yummy and rich. Must try. Pair the hot chocolate with their decadent brownie - and you are on your way to heaven. Only thing missing is the bubble bath? :) The location is unique and well organized - stop in sit for for a few and take it all in. Lovely couple passionate about their shop are a treat to chat with! read more

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Vesta Chocolate is unique. Unlike any other chocolate shop I have ever visited. Organic chocolate, made from scratch in this charming shop on Valley Road in the heart of Upper Montclair. The chocolate brownie is amazing. The chocolate chip cookie, outstanding. The chocolates are a work of art and are simply delicious. The couple that runs this business know their chocolate. A charming couple that are welcoming and professional and are a welcome addition to Montclair!! read more

Vesta Chocolate is definitely the spot to go to especially for some one of a kind confection creations. The staff are so knowledgeable and extremely kind. The bon-bons were amazing and highly recommend you to try one or all especially the caramel flavor. Their hot chocolate is very rich so definitely ask for water when you finish or ask one of the staff members for milk to thin it down. Along with the hot cocoa, their brownies are to die for! It's fudgy, salt and sweet combo, and enjoyable to eat. They have other chocolates too and even have a small retail space if you'd like to take some home. read more

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Great little chocolate shop! Tried their hot chocolate w/ oat milk, brownie sundae, & a vegan maca ashwagandha bar. Everything was fantastic! read more

I accidentally discovered Vesta when walking by one day. I could smell the chocolate from the sidewalk and went in. I actually remember the bank that was previously there as my dad grew up in Montclair and we visited almost every weekend as children in the 60s and 70s . I cannot say how much my sister and I love this store. We come from Virginia and Pennsylvania each weekend as we close down my uncle's house after his recent passing. We are in awe of this store and especially those brownies. There is nothing we have bought there that has led to any disappointment. We were so excited for them winning an "Oprah's Best" nod in her magazine. We rue the day when we are unable to shop here but we heard they will be offering chocolate making classes in the future. We will sign up for sure! Thank you to the owners of this store for representing what is best about small business. read more

I love Vesta! I've tried a few things on their menu, from their sundae, brownie, mocha latté and the chai tea latté! My favorite is the brownie - so moist, fudgy and rich without being overly sweet! It has left me wanting more, but at the same time satisfied. Definitely worth the $7 because of the high-quality ingredients involved in making them. I can't wait to try other stuff on their menu, and more drinks! Still have yet to try their chocolate chip cookie. The ambiance of the café is also great- love that I smell chocolate right when I enter the shop and it gives me a happy and cozy feeling. Hoping Vesta is here to stay for a long time because I'm in love!! read more

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Vesta chocolate is a cute small shop that has authentic chocolate goodies. I ordered hot chocolates and truffles for the family and they were all delicious. This is a must try. read more

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Amazing handcrafted chocolates done in-house by the owner Roger assisted by his wife Julia. Every morsel in here is a work of art along with the packaging and presentation. Their location consists of the vault part of an old bank with the original vault door in use delineating the prepackaged area from the main display counter. The chocolate is worth every penny just for the esthetic value alone. The taste puts this in a league of its own. They also serve homemade hot chocolate as well as espresso drinks utilizing a small batch Brooklyn roasters coffee. read more

If you love chocolate you need to come here. A delicious and unique select of bars of chocolate. Beautiful treats. My boyfriend and I often go in for a coffee and a brownie. Never disappoints. Owners are very friendly. read more

Best chocolate drink. I love their brownies , choclate chip cookie, spread and bonbon, matcha bar and ashewangha bar

I've been tempted by this place since it opened, but every time I go in and ask what the price is, for instance, for a chocolate bar, I'm immediately turned off. But their marquee on the sidewalk looked so tempting on a cold day--I gave in, and ordered a couple small (reallllly small--like maybe 4 oz?) cups of hot chocolate with whipped cream--didn't look at the price (not sure it was even shown on the very plain menu on the wall). YIKES: $5 a piece. The hot chocolate was fine, the whipped cream (which took up most of the cup) was fine. But not knock out. I'm always willing to pay for special food, love to go out to eat (well, before the pandemic), will always spend a bit more for quality anything--but this felt like an insult. As "kind" and earnest as the owners/servers seem, as good as their store "smells," I cannot see how they will last. Even in a well-off place like Montclair. read more

Cool bean-to-bar hot chocolate, need I say more?! Artisanal chocolate shop/coffee bar that makes incredible gifts for loved ones. Support local chocolate and owners who love what they do! read more

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Cute, modern, chic chocolatier! The hot chocolate was bitter and sweet and brought my back to winters in Belgium and Paris. The chai latte with espresso was very tasty. We will be back! read more

I had the pleasure of checking out the newly open Vesta yesterday. The actual shop is absolutely beautiful! Minimalist with only the assorted chocolates to display. When you walk in you feel like you walked in to an exclusive jeweler store only in this case it's with chocolate! We ordered the hot chocolate and an assortment of 6 bonbons. All the bonbons were delicious! My favorite was the earl grey flavor. You could immediately taste the difference in quality compared to other luxury chocolates. It is is quite expensive so keep that in mind when you decide to give it a try but definitely worth it for a special occasion. The hot chocolate was delicious but it tasted like pure melted chocolate and not exactly what I was looking for. My recommendation for management is to make sure that the staff is advising customers about this before they place their orders. I imagine a good percent of customers would think it's the milk version. Another recommendation would be to actually have a classic version of hot chocolate as an option. Overall definitely go check it out, you will not be disappointed! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

We were walking by and were drawn in by a sign for iced chocolate. Best decision not only to give this shop a try, but to explore the inside where we were greeted by the most inviting service. We were even surprised when the hostess started speaking our second language and held conversation with us so gracefully. As if that weren't kind enough, she also shared some of her plant care knowledge given this shop is also such a beautiful plant oasis! I will definitely be returning to this gem for more treats and treasures. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Best hot chocolate I ever had! I highly recommend you grab one and take a nice stroll. It's so worth it!

Recently visited the shop with my sister, I had purchased some very delicious chocolates on my last visit to the shop. patiently waited for the couple ahead of us to be served when another couple walked in. The owner promptly took the other couple ahead of us. We just sighed and walked out , no attempt was made to stop us or apologize. As An African American women this seems to happen quite frequently read more

Amazing. Super high quality chocolate and their baked goods are incredible. I buy four packs of the brownies and freeze them (this might be sacrilege but try it). I'd go here just to bask in the smell of cocoa beans slowly being ground in the back. read more

That is the very best quality coffee and the friendliest crew I can find in the region. Very cool and different. Our order came out promptly. The guys who work here are awesome. Thanks Vesta Chocolate! read more

Beautiful space. Exquisite chocolates. Great service. Small selection of well-curated ceramics too. So glad to have this place in town.

Vesta chocolate is amazing! I've had the chocolate bark, brownie and bon bons. They're all great quality with the right amount of sweetness. I think about Vesta chocolate AT LEAST once a week and just thinking about it makes me happy. :) read more

It is excellent. The chocolatier knows what he is doing and trained in nyc. however, 1 star off bc...I think their prices should be slightly less given that everything out here in montclair is a bit less than city prices. I can't quite justify their prices. $7 for brownie, I'm sorry it is too much. read more

Wow! Do yourself a favor and try the iced chocolate with creme chantilly. It's phenomenal. Very friendly service too!

Today I made my first visit to Vesta Chocolate. Since I am new to the shop I ordered the following Coffee, Cookies, Brownies, Granola and their chocolate nut spread. All of the products are amazing and incredibly fresh. My cookies were still warm (amazingly delicious) and the brownies are so yummy but not too sweet. They all have an artisan touch and well worth a visit. I am looking forward to returning with my kids for ice cream. I am so glad this shop like this close to my home! read more

Beautiful and unique chocolate shop serving delicious quality chocolate all made in house. Julia and Roger are truly passionate about their craft and are extremely knowledgeable and friendly owners. I'm obsessed with their cacao hazelnut spread. Their bon bons, bars, and baked goods (cookies and brownies) are amazing as well. I like their variety of vegan products. Looking forward to my next visit! They also sell their products online if you can't visit in person. read more