Excellent gelato and a great price! Great location downtown -- perfect to grab dessert after dinner and sit in their outdoor seating. They also had chocolates and coffee that looked fun too! Would recommend checking it out. read more

Hazelnut gelato was very good- I have had a lot from NYC NJ and even Italy ! I was impressed as my expectations were not high. I also ordered cookie dough macaroons which were also surprisingly good! I was very impressed again because my experience with a different restaurant in Charlotte with macaroons was sub par. Reasonably priced as well! read more

We found this place because another dessert bar was closed. We walked in and was greeted by Morgan. She was friendly and the epitome of customer service. She offered us samples of their gelato. Then she suggested a cupcake. We ordered mango sorbet, green apple sorbet and honey pecan gelato and two red velvet cupcakes. Those cupcakes were large and the icing was amazing. We sat in the lounge and had a phenomenal time. I will be back. read more

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Cool little place to stop in a have a coffee drink, sweet treat, or gelato. The menu said it right "offers a cozy dining nook or sidewalk terrace to enjoy its house-made pastries...". Very accurate description. There is a nice view of uptown from the patio and comfortable seating to people watch. I was hoping for a milkshake that day, but they only offer them certain times of the year. I had a cup of gelato which was tasty...creamy and flavorful. The staff was friendly. Everything in the case was beautiful and looked so delicious and delightful!! read more

Amazing Red velvet cupcake! My husband and I both really enjoyed our's, the icing was very smooth and tasted amazing! read more

Bar Cocoa - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My husband and I just visited with our 6 year old on a whim. We had a great experience. The tiramisu gelato is amazing as was the lemon strawberry compote! Although I didn't have any, the macaroons looked amazing. It was hard to choose! read more

The cupcake was kind of dry and just wasn't good. However the chocolate truffles were excellent read more

Bar Cocoa - Macaroons - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Closest I'll get to having any business in the ritz Carlton. $2.50 a truffle. Worth $5 $8 chocolate mousse cake. Airy. Creamy. Beautiful. Damn good. Nice little place to hang out outside and be fancy and watch ppl. Perfect ending to lunch at Merts a few doors down. read more

This place is so cute and has Delicious ice cream as macaroons. I strongly recommend either the hazelnut chocolate or the strawberry shortcake gelato. I like to top my ice cream with the cookie dough macaron which looks just like Cookie Monster - very adorable! It is open until 10 on weekdays and has a cool vibe to it so it's a great spot to hang out post dinner or happy hour! I haven't tried their other desserts but I'm sure they're just as yummy! I recommended this place to my cousin this past weekend when he was in town with a group of volunteers. He said the place was a hit - high recommend! read more

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Very cute! Visited Friday evening and there was a very steady business. The girl working was polite and efficient. A great selection of desserts. The coffee looked great and we will probably be back in the morning to try it! Had sorbet which was great and then got macaroons and a chocolate mousse dessert to go. read more

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On the eve of Valentine's Day you should not pass this place up. I try to be stingy with my 5 stars so they're meaningful. Every time I'm been here since they've been open I am simply delighted. First there is a their selection for all the moods of my palette. Sometimes I want something sweet but not as heavy as chocolate, they have key lime pie. Maybe you'd rather have a macaron or three. Of course there any variety of chocolate confections: cupcakes, cake, mousses or signature chocolates all perfect to share after a dinner out on the town or after a stroll thru uptown. When I have company my favorite thing is to dip in & get two hot chocolates. The food is what brings me there but it's the atmosphere & the prices that keep me coming back. For being inside the Ritz Carlton I feel that I have spent less money here than at Amelie's. Once you have your desserts in hand, if you came looking for quiet conversation, I'll give you a hint later. There are certainly the little tables but if it's a blustry evening avoid them as people can't seem to work the revolving door that is to keep the wind from blowing onto you. You could take your desserts down to the hotel bar if you want liveliness or are pairing your treat with a cabernet or port. Hot Chocolates in hand take the stairs down to the bar, go thru the bar and hang a right. The loveseats along the wall by the elevator are the place to get to know someone. read more

Unfortunately, we never got to try this establishment. My daughter begged to go in Saturday night, 3/7/20. We went in, waited for about 15 minutes and left. The employee was working alone and had absolutely no pep and energy in her step. We ended up leaving, only to come back 20 minutes later to the same snails pace. read more

Bar Cocoa is a great place to stop for coffee or dessert after a night on the town! Whenever I have guests in Charlotte I always make sure to include this chic little spot on our itinerary. Bar Cocoa offers dark, milk, or white hot chocolate which, in my opinion, is revolutionary! My man ordered white and I ordered milk and they were both totally divine. The place is connected to a lounge that was playing awesome jazz music which really added to the ambience. Bar Cocoa has the most beautiful, creatively-flavored, air-brushed truffles that were incredibly sumptuous. Enjoying decadent chocolate with your partner, watching glamorous people walk the Charlotte streets, listening to the sexy sounds of jazz floating your way...I cannot think of a more romantic place than Bar Cocoa! read more

You want the cake? You can't handle the cake! I have had the multi-layer chocolate cake and the multi-layer red velvet cake during their Slice of the South cake series and I would not hesitate to call them both the best desserts in Charlotte. The slice of chocolate cake was so large, the edges were literally hanging off the sides of the plate. These are insanely rich, moist cakes with very thick frosting on top and between the layers. There are cases filled with macaroons, cupcakes and other confections and everything looks beautifully well done. The atmosphere is very nice with a lot of comfortable seating and low lighting. An excellent place to go on a date. read more

Bar Cocoa - Bar Cocoa red velvet cake - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Only spent one evening in Charlotte, but this was my favorite place. Had some "hummingbird" ice cream which was a tasty amalgamation of flavors. The best part was the jazz music being played behind a thin vale on the other side. Good date place if I lived here. read more

Bar Cocoa - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place can be delicious or just plain nasty in taste. I love sweets and stumbled into Bar Cocoa one cold night. I had couple of delicious French macarons (coconut, pistachio, and coffee) and one really pretty but really, really, really dry and oily red velvet cupcake...I know it sounds contradictory but it almost tasted like old cake that someone tried to revive by soaking it in melted butter and lard. The worst part was the service was awful. The guy behind the counter had the personality of the Grim Reaper. No smiles, treated customers like a 12 year old would treat chores (a lot of sighing and eye rolling). Because the French macarons were so good I decided to stop by a month or two later while I was at a meeting uptown just to give Bar Cocoa a chance to redeem itself. Bad mistake! The macarons were so hard and dry I thought I was going to chip a tooth. Why some were dry, some were so soft they were almost mushy and tasted undercooked. The same guy was still there, with the same horrible service. No smile and not an ounce of personality. I mean c'mon now, you don't have to love your job but you have to make the best of it. Coming from the Ritz, I would have expected them to be more picky when it came to choice of staff. The staff in the hotel itself is wonderful but the staff at Bar Cocoa needs improvement. I will not be back until things change. read more

First, I wanted to share that the hot chocolate was delicious. I visited on Saturday morning 1/5/19 with my husband and we both ordered drinks that were very tasty. Unfortunately, the service was not very friendly. The person working behind the counter looked unhappy about being there and it was apparent by her facial expressions. ( I was not sure if she could hear me because initially when I asked a question it went unanswered. So when I gave my order she seemed peeved when I paused for a minute to see if she heard me. ) I'm not sure if she noticed but it made me uncomfortable about being there and I was happy to leave. read more

Fancy. For a small, sweet bite while in Uptown, this is a convenient stop. The desserts are picture perfect and delightful to your tastebuds! The downfall is where to take your dessert to enjoy...the Ritz is always a popular place to be. Unless you already have a spot due to the bar draw, then be prepared to sit on laps or to take it out the door. (I drove past recently and noticed since my first visit they have added a few table and chairs outside.) read more

Cute but not what I expected...it's a small bakery connected to a restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. Not over the top as I thought it would be...There is a small array of desserts to choose from such as gelato, macaroons, cookies, cupcakes, and a torte or two. I got a dark chocolate cupcake which was really light and good. read more

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Yummy treats, speciality drinks, Ritz Carlton customer service and LIVE jazz!!! Great chill place to relax! Great date night! read more

Bar Cocoa - Truffles - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The chocolate there is high chocolatier art. Beautiful and tasty. Stop and in treat yourself to a truffle or two! It would be a sexy place to take a girl on a date after dinner. Feed each other a truffle:) read more

I went to Bar Cocoa last night with my family ( there were 5 of us including my 10yr old daughter). We were excited because we are a sweet crazed family! I was looking forward to some gelato even though it was a bit cold outside but sadly, out of the 5 flavors offered, none were to my liking. My favorite flavors are anything with chocolate or caramel but neither were offered. My family immediately gravitated toward the cake display so I joined them. Two people purchased chocolate cupcakes, one a red velvet cupcake, another the pumpkin cheesecake and I got the coconut cake. The service at Bar Cocoa was great! The gentleman was friendly, smiling and very pleasant. At the bar they only offered coffee and hot chocolate. We were encouraged to grab a seat at the Ritz Carlton lounge area where we would be offered a wider selection of drinks. Our desserts were all just average tasting. No one, including myself, was wowed by anything. I usually love most coconut flavored anything but this cake was filled with big chunks of coconut flakes. I couldn't detect any actual cake in there at all. It was unpleasantly chewy. I don't recommend it. The lounge in the Ritz was dimly lit with a beautiful stone fireplace toward the back where there is a second bar serving cocktails. The lounge area was fairly empty. There was one table occupied with a couple. My family and I sat down and were noticed by the female server as we walked in but she didn't approach our table. I found that odd but I waited. About 5 minutes later she went to the table with the couple and asked them if they wanted more drinks. She took their order, left, and promptly returned with their drinks. Then she left again without coming over to us. Another 5 minutes goes by and a second couple enters the lounge area with their desserts from Bar Cocoa. As as they're seated she approaches their table and asks if they want anything. Then she leaves again without even looking our way. At that point we were almost done and didn't want to stay any longer with such rude and dismissive service. I am not sure why she chose to ignore our table but I was extremely disappointed. I expected better from such an establishment. With mediocre desserts and horrible service I definitely won't be going back or bringing anymore guests with me when looking for a place to satisfy our sweet tooth. I give the two stars for the gentleman that served us our desserts. read more

Bar Cocoa - Coconut cake filled with mostly coconut flakes. I didn't enjoy it. - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Signature bar cocoa cake was amazing, tasted like a huge ferrera rocher. (5 stars from me) I'd absolutely get it again. My dad loved it also and loved his hazelnut chocolate gelato. My daughter had vanilla and ate it all. I'd recommend and go back for sure. read more

Bar Cocoa - Signature cocoa bar cake - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

After dinner at Blackfinns,we decided to walk around Charlotte for a bit.Being a chilly night,we stopped in for a hot chocolate for the walk back to our hotel.It didn't take long before we realized this tasty little gem was part of the Ritz Carlton Hotel and we could take our treats right down into the lounge!Great atmosphere made even more special with Christmas decorations!!! read more

Hands down my absolute favorite macarons in town! They're always freshly baked and perfectly infused with interesting flavors. My favorites have to be the raspberry currant and rose, but you honestly cannot go wrong. I particularly appreciate the subtle touch of details like a single golden flake here and there, and especially the vibrant burst of colors with every bite. I often give these as gifts and of course, Bar Cocoa does not underwhelm. Subtle, yet classic, the simple wrapping touches make for the perfect gift. read more

If you can walk by Bar Cocoa and not have a silent pull towards it's decadent crafts, we can't be friends. We just can't. For a place you'd think is overpriced because it's in the daunting Ritz-Carlton, it's actually way cheaper than other places that sell similar sweets (namely, Amelies) in the area. 2$ macarons, 2.50$ cupcakes, 6$ beers, and a chill seating area with a fancy vibe, it literally can't get any better. The night we went, they had a jazz band playing. In the middle of our sitting, however, they started to put out little signs saying that tables were reserved for those spending 20$+. I don't know how often that happens. Maybe just on Saturdays, maybe just on live jazz show days? Whatever the pattern, I hope I'll go enough to figure it out! read more

This place is downstairs in the Ritz-Carlton and sits on the corner of College and Trade. Let me say that it's beautiful eye candy. Punny. We stopped in and decided to have some chocolates after lunch and depending on the taste maybe a dessert. Well, let's just say we didn't have dessert. Had brownie batter walnut truffle--gross. Got a raspberry cheesecake truffle, also bad but not so much so, just to take away the nasty taste of chocolate #1. You don't get the feel that the staff is excited about their product or that they actually eat it. If you want GREAT chocolate, locally produced with enthusiasm and integrity, go to the 7th Street Market and look for the barChocolate. I'm gonna write a review for them; went this morning. read more

We stopped at Bar Cocoa looking for something sweet. Over the week we were in Charlotte we tried most of their desserts. They were all very tasty! Not too sweet but sweet enough! I recommend this place. Also try their coffee it had the best taste just a good cup of plain o Jo. read more

Bar Cocoa is brilliant idea! Beautiful little confections available for small fee - both money wise and calorie wise. It has all the hallmarks to be an exciting addition to the Uptown snack area. The deserts are fabulous - expertly made. The staff is friendly. The location is spot on (inside the Ritz, across from the Epicenter and many of the office towers Uptown). Why two stars then? All of the well done bits go to waste if there is no one to serve you the delights! I work Uptown and like many folks get a hankering for something sweet in the late afternoon, this would be a go-to place. But the last several times I walked over, there was no one around to serve me or take my money! Understand the value of someone buying a couple caramels or truffles is not nearly as high as a room at the Ritz or even a glass of wine at the bar... but it's disappointing customer experience to see all these beautiful treats behind glass and the no way to get to them. Unfortunately, they lost me (and anyone I drag along for a treat) as a customer because of this pretty significant gap. read more

Incredible desserts, well worth the price! Service was kind and prompt! Our family will be back, for sure.

Insanely good cupcakes!! Very moist and the frosting isn't too sweet to actually finish! I usually don't like frosting but it's definitely always on point. I also generally like to bake myself but these cupcakes are easy for a quick grab if you're running late to a birthday party or out on the town with the girls. The service is great too. Just make sure to ask for exactly what you want/need and they'll help as much as possible! read more

I walk by this place all the time and I finally stopped to get something. I got the Red Velvet cupcakes. They were good but not the freshest. I would go here again but that was my experience. The guy that served me really knew his stuff too about what's in each desert. He could really sell you on anything in there. I'll update this review once I visit them again. read more

One of the best places to get desserts in Charlotte. I wish they had a larger assortment to choose from, but it is a small boutique dessert shop. My favorite is the vanilla cupcake! read more

Stopped in for a few macaron's and were pleasantly surprised by the service and selection. The price was very average and the handful of flavors i bought were mostly A-ok. Nothing stand-out about Bar Cocoa and their foods, but nothing negative either. Wouldn't recommend the nutella flavor - all I could taste was milk chocolate, so I was really disappointed with that. Would totally recommend the coffee flavor! read more

If you're looking for a quiet spot in uptown to have some coffee and sweets with friends I highly recommend bar cocoa. The atmosphere is very laid back with the lights dimmed, they have a nice seating area including couches and a waterfall. They have many cupcakes (which are made perfectly) gelato, macaroons, cakes ect. I got the vanilla bean cupcake with a cappuccino and I'd have to say the cupcake was one of a kind with the perfect consistency. They also have a bar for drinks (bar cocoa) lol and if you're wondering there is a waiter working the room if you need anything. read more

Bar Cocoa - Vanilla bean cupcake :) - Desserts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

GREAT HONEY PECAN GELATO TOPPED WITH COFFEE MACARON. So worth it!!!! The pricing isn't too bad either, about $2.75 for a small gelato, and I don't normally like sweets so this was more than enough for me, not to say I didn't devour every drop of it. The decor is beautiful, a trendy and hip place to have a drink and munch on a little bit of sweetness. read more

I always stop in before a performance at Belk theater. The treats are delicious but by far, my favorite is the Almond Coffee. I find myself craving it more often than not. It is perfect! Friendly service, and such a great ambience. I would recommend this to anyone in the area who likes a great coffee, a sweet treat, and a relaxing setting to wind down in. read more

Everything is super yummy. Wonderful. Cake is so good. Service is also great. Candy is so unusual.

Stopped in to pick up a treat on my way home from the office last week... everything looked amazing. I settled on cupcakes as other items seemed very overpriced... I was disappointed though in the coldness of the service I received... the individuals working weren't "rude" per se, but they certainly were not friendly by any means... and if I'm going to pay $7 for a tiny opera cake, I expect at least a smile. Having read the other reviews, it sounds like it is possible to receive great service here... however, it needs to be consistent in order for this place to be worth the money they are charging for their desserts... Regardless, the cupcakes were great so I'd possibly give this place one more try since it is so convenient to my office... but I do not see myself going out of my way to visit... read more

Had the bar cocoa while I was there. It was ok. The ice cream was good. The staff was really nice but not a place I would go again. It's a place I go in once just to try. The dessert look fancy read more