The desserts are not the greatest and their service is terrible. The servers/counter girls are not nice, but I don't think it is intentional. I have had to deal with the manager or owner there and she is just so mean that I think the servers and counter girls are just afraid of being "too friendly" to the customers. We stopped going there because the service was terrible. read more

Terrible. Writing my first YELP review after having an account for 3 years, simply because other customers should know how atrocious the service is here - especially towards a LOCAL! (Previously I have only used my account to locate places to eat, drink, etc.) Feeling up for a walk and some coffee, I grabbed my dog and walked a few blocks to Chocolada, only to be greeted with a look of disgust, from who I presume was the owner of the place, after requesting an outside table. I have seen MANY people with dogs at the cafe so I wasn't sure of the issue, besides possibly a distaste of dogs in general. After sighing and shaking his head, I was seated and began waiting for a waitress. And waiting. And waiting. AND WAITING. During my waiting, I saw three other customers seated and served! Was it the fact that I was a single patron? That I had brought a dog? My flip flops, shorts, and band tee?!? After tying to be as patient as possible, I attempted to flag over the "owner", who saw me waving my hand and IGNORED ME. Thinking I was losing my mind, I got up to walk over and he quickly WALKED INSIDE. At a loss, I pull out my phone and make sure I don't have a obscene gesture tattooed on my forehead that I had forgotten about. Nope. I'm good. At this point, I'm able to flag over a waitress, who doesn't understand that it's just me. Do other people not go out alone over? For coffee? On a Sunday morning?!? She advises someone will be over to take my order...and the waiting game begins again. The place isn't even busy for a Sunday...and I should also mention it isn't my first time there (I'm also one that is always patient, polite, and tips well) After waiting 20 minutes, I finally stand up, scoot my chair back, and proceed to leave. A few customers seated by me verbalized their own shock at the terrible service, and my pup Finley whined his agreement. We then walked over to Bistro 1920 for some great coffee, French toast, and hospitality. WILL NEVER EVER GIVE MY MONEY OR RECOMMENDATION TO CHOCOLADA AGAIN!! The one star is for reminding me that I can be a bigger person and dig deep down for the restraint to not flip over my cafe table in a fit of rage. read more

The most unprofessional servers you can get. They were extremely rude. Stay away from this place if you don't want your day to be ruined. They don't care if you are unhappy about the service and they actually say it to your face. I don't know how they do business but I never forget how terrible my experience was and I will make sure to inform as many people as possible! read more

I've been coming here for over a decade and I still love it. Delicious tiramisu and cappuccino! Perfect for a late night treat.

If you enjoy pretty things that taste like nothing and rude service coupled with a serious attitude then you have hit the jackpot. Skip it and opt for the Greek place on the corner instead. read more

Chocolada Bakery & Cafe - The pic I got screamed at for taking. - Bakeries Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Saturday night!! Young circle is the happening spot in an unhappening city. (we say Galeb? AI loser singing on a street corner outside a restaurant) There are a lot of outdoor cafes to chose from. My girlfriend lives nearby and likes their shrimp here though.(because they are the small size shrimps?! therefore she thinks since she cant see the vein the shrimps are deveined without being butterflied?) Yeah she isn't a great judge. But wow it was crowded. It must be ok. I need a table for 3, so let's add a chair to this 2 top and turn it sideways voila for 3.HUH really? ok I am not fussy and it is very crowded. okay in summary... Strike 1) Jack was singing karaoke in 7 languages none of which is english with 2 loud speakers blaring!!! he even will sell you a cd for $10. Poor guy is almost 80. Forget conversation even the waitress can't hear your orders. BAD BAD BAD!!! He asked for song request I asked for "Silence" do you know it? Strike 2) Waitress must have forgot to place our order we waited 60 mins after placing it. Strike 3) I ordered the salmon with sundried tomatoes and capers. It was a tomato but not sundried they're romainian maybe they left it on the counter in the FL heat and thought that is a sundried tomato- who knows but not what I thought I ordered (plate costs about $15 ) Strike 4) too much salt had to send it back and they almost didn't want to allow me to Food in florida sucks overall but add bad service, bad attitude and karaoke Jack on 2 loudspeakers Please do yourself a favor don't go. read more

Downtown Hollywood (Young Circle) is a great spot to do many things if you're in the area. I had wanted to stop by this place, try the breakfast, pastries and as a devout coffee lover, a cafe con leche. What I got was an okay breakfast, warm watered-down cafe con leche and a rude server named Iliona. Without spending a whole review of the back and forth, she refused to remake the coffee. Apparently being Hispanic and drinking cafe con leche, probably as a newborn in a bottle, I don't know the difference between good and bad coffee. She was the expert! NOT! (thanks Starbucks for remaking cups when the customer asks). Anyhow, she basically said I was trying to cheat her out of an extra shot of coffee or her exact words "You just want a free cup of coffee". WHAT!!! I already paid for it. Two words: NEVER AGAIN! read more

The food and coffee here is an absolute pleasure but the service is beyond disgusting. I have never told someone to forget about my order so I could leave. I come here at least twice a week to eat. Normally I am attended by Alina who is very very nice. Today I decided to grab a coffee right before work so I came in my work uniform. I also am a waitress. Then one girl whom I heard speaking Spanish came up to looking hesitant and asked me what I wanted. I told her I wanted a cappuccino and tried to continue and she rolled her eyes and said "for here or to go" and I looked at her and said to go because why else would I be at the counter. Then i wanted those small cookies with the preserves in the middle. I didn't know how to explain it in English so I figured I'd put it in Spanish since I heard her speaking it and I'd figure she'd understand. She looks at me and says "I don't speak spanish". I told her I thought I heard her speak and she again rolled her eyes and said "well you thought wrong what do you want" I was pissed and told her to take off my order and forget about it. I was here yesterday for breakfast and today I just wanted a coffee. I didn't ask for the unnecessary and unwelcoming service I received for a simple coffee with milk and two small cookies to pair. read more

Great customer service, good products. I first came here on a date with my now husband. This bakery/cafe has a European flair. Their variety of cakes, pies, cookies and pastries is big. I had their walnut pastry to get my nut fix. Reminded me totally of something I could get in Germany. I also had the chocolate ganage cone filled with mouse. It was just the right amount to share with somebody and not feel too guilty. I brought it home and ate it with whip. So my suggestion here: ask them for whip, if you eat it there. For 2 items and a macchiato I paid almost 10 bucks. I guess that's average. Little turn-off: they operate as a cafe with a full menu from burgers to steaks etc. I think that distracts from the name/concept it portrays, but that's just my opinion. read more

The food and service were not good. Not one person in our party of 5 was happy with their food. Have you even seen a Philly cheesesteak with non melted American cheese. Milkshake tasted like melted microwave ice cream. What a waste of a lunch. On top of that the server was not attentive and she didn't seem to care about the quality or concerns we had with the food. read more

Chocolada Bakery & Cafe - The Philly cheese steak. - Bakeries Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

I had plans to meet with my family there. I drove from Miami to see them, in the mean time, they had already arrived and while waiting, they ordered a drink. When i got there, the manager refused to add a table because my family had already consumed. What kind of manager turns down customers? The place was 20% full. I was ashamed by the lack of hospitality and terrible customer service this place has to offer. read more

visited this venue for the first time on Monday and had a good experience. The food was great! I had the calamari salad ...sooo good!. My sis had the Asian salad and her friend had the hamburger with fries. My only complaint would have to be the waitress. All of the sudden she left and didn't come back for quite sometime...I guess they were short staffed that night. Overall a good laid back atmosphere. read more

One word: FLIES!!!! They were everywhere! I ordered a Cafe con leche. The only positive was that they had soy. My coffee was so tiny I gulped it in three sips, it had too much foam and the coffee was stale. Won't be going back there! read more

When a place is walking distance from your home, you frequent it. Whether you love it or not, it is part of your routine. Even when you get mad at them for always running out of croissants before you get there (even when you get there really early) you continue to go there. The food is well made, decently priced and the wait staff is usually nice and attentive. Other than that it is a tourist trap! People from far and wide sit here and eat and drink. It's fun people watching. But it's not my FAVORITE breakfast spot. read more

Great place for a Sunday afternoon brunch. They have a $7.77 special that includes sandwiches, salads, and ?? I forgot. Their mimosas taste great and the french toast although tiny is delightful :) read more

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Great little bakery/cafe in downtown Hollywood. Lots of sinful little goodies. They serve Lavazza coffee, and make a great cappuccino. Good for breakfast or a light lunch. As with many restaurants in the area, they have a nice outdoor seating area. They are open late on the weekends and have live music. read more

When life gets tough and confusing, sometimes all you need is to pull into a Target parking lot and enjoy a good cry followed by a valium induced sleep coma... and when that doesn't work, some cheesecake and a gossip sesh with your bestie. Cue Chcolada. My take is that Chocolada is probably one of your better options on the main strip in Hollywood. It's not too grimy like that PRL, nor is it too cheesy like Whisky Tango, and it's not out-of-place pretentious like that new lounge FACE (what kind of name is that anyway?). And while the restaurant is not dripping in charm nor does it offer up any kind of real ambiance inside, what its lacking in pizzaz is made up for with the relaxed, no-rush vibe and the friendliness of the staff. The outside seating area does has pretty twinkle lights and whatnot, but that comes at the expense of humidity and mosquitos and general grossness that is FL weather. I would have probably kept walking by as the place gets lost in the indistinguishable lineup of restaurants and bars, but my bff comes here almost weekly and brought me here to lift my spirits via sugar and caffeine. As we walked in, we were greeted personally by a few of the waitresses and asked to sit inside with Maria, who was super friendly and didn't get upset when we occupied a table for multiple hours on end. They don't only serve dessert here, they have a regular menu too, and although I didn't try any food food on this particular visit, what I saw coming out of the kitchen looked pretty yummy. I stuck with dessert and had a pretty hard time ordering as everything looked like something I wanted in my mouth, but settled on a slice of dolce de leche cheesecake and a caramel macchiato to wash it down. The cheesecake was delish. Was it Cheesecake Factory level? Nah probably not, but it was right up there and definitely comes recommended. The macchiato was coffee perfection. PERFECTION. It was sweet but not overly so and strong but not bitter, and foamy and hot and dlkfjsldfsdfklsdj. And just a FYI, I am big on coffee and consider myself someone with a discerning coffee taste. I hope to be back soon, maybe for the food, probably for something fattening and most definitely for the macchiato. read more

I come here all the time and I get great service each time. The desserts are delicious. I especially recommend the Napoleon cake and the Brownie cake. I bought the Brownie cake for events a few times and at each event I've been told by at least a few people that it is the best chocolate cake they've ever had. It is a smooth chocolate mousse with a brownie base and large white and brown chocolate swirls on top for a dramatic presentation. Oh, and did I mention that at these prices it was a steal? read more

The worst hospitality ever. Wanted to sit outside with our friends. Apparently hostess or waitress was too busy for us just walked pass us with no greetings to be seated. So we went inside to check out their desserts looked delicious no greetings from the cashier either so we decided to go else where. read more

Second time here don't known why I was there for the second time food was bland no flavor what so ever pastries imitation of don't know what ( Italian)? not even close!! They look good on display not on taste. read more

We showed up around 1115a on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait for a table but place was busy. Service was slow. Had to request refills after drinks sat empty for awhile. Fresh squeezed OJ in mimosas is great. Benedict and pastries were also great. Didn't wait too long for food. Others around us seemed to though, asking for checks and boxes when food was delivered. When clearing our table the waitress dropped silverware and bowls on the feet of the table next to us with quite a commotion and didn't even stop or apologize. read more

Chocolada Bakery & Cafe - Caution: 16% gratuity already included. - Bakeries Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Visited on a busy Friday night. After reading the reviews on bad service we opted to take some sweets to go. The BEST raspberry ruggulah I've ever had! Should've ordered more than 1. Dulce de leche cheesecake: meh, tasted more like plain cheesecake, black & white cake: OMG, Freaking dee-lish-ous!!! A few other desserts I can't recall some better than others. It seems that amongst the 4 of us in my party with different tastes of course we came to a solid conclusion. Some things are either AMAZING or Meh. I guess give it a chance & figure out your faves. I'd go back for take out again, too risky on bad service w/all the reviews here. read more

Small hole in the wall bakery. It carries such great cakes and pastries! My boyfriend and I really enjoy the tiramisu they carried. They offer Togo food and dining in. read more

This is truly a nice little place right on Hollywood Blvd. For just under 10 bucks, I was able to get a full meal plus and an iced coffee. The seating outside is really comfortable and the servers are sweet. read more

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Be careful: tips are included but they still giving you pre bill. Crooks. Interior inside looks nice and expensive but outside its cheap and shitty. No coffee refill. No containers for your extra food, you have to go and buy inside, it a separate bill. The smallest paper napkins I have ever seen. Yeah, cakes were tasty, but the place is horrible overall. You can buy food to go, but don't stay there. read more

Chocolada Bakery & Cafe - Tiny paper napkins :( - Bakeries Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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I am not sure if it's Russian or Romanian cafe, however they sell a bit from both. This is the only place downtown Hollywood that is always packed - lots and lots of people choose Chocolada so we decided to try it out. They have many cakes inside to choose (they are not expensive, less than $4 most of them). We chose Opera and Dantela cake, with vanilla latte and capucchino. The cakes wehere just so-so, and Vanilla Latte was a bomb of sugar. I think we could try this place for lunch (they have omelettes, sandwiches, salads), or another cake - but not too soon. read more

We have been to Chocolada for the desserts many times and love them so we decided to head out for brunch last Sunday. I am on the hunt for amazing Eggs Benedict so I keep trying. Hence, I still am trying. So Hubby had some kind of omelette with mushrooms..he said it was good. I, of course, went for Eggs Benedict. The presentation was OK...a fresh slice of fruit on a hot Sunday morning would have be nice. The Benedict was OK...edible at least and it came with a side of diced potato. Again edible. Lets say this: Salt and pepper can go a long way in seasoning your food. The potatoes needed salt, pepper and maybe some sage? Thyme? The Benedict needed salt, pepper, paprika, lemon...just saying. Oh and more hollandaise...don't skimp. It was good but very average. It we want to improve our downtown, restaurants like this need to up their game. read more

Went on a Thursday night and in the midst of a seemingly quiet night, Chocolada was one of the few places that were jumping. Went a little light with a greek salad that was ok while my girlfriend had the french onion soup which she loved. The desserts stood out the most, notably the Cocolimo and Napolean cakes. Iced Cappuccino was really good as well. Great service, cool street location, would return. read more

This place is awesome. It's a small place along Hollywood Blvd. They have an array of different cakes and cookies. I wasn't too adventurous with my dessert choice of marble cheesecake but it was soooo good. My friend tried Tiramsu and another tried Chocolada and they loved it. They also have very good breakfast with reasonable prices. The breakfast and lunch menu is very affordable. This is definitely a favorite of mine now. read more

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Absolutely love love this gem!!! Food is fresh and breakfast is beautifully served and delicious until 10pm! The service is 5*, as well as food, presentation and service!!! Our new go to! My 2nd time here so definitely not a fluke! Will come as often as possible!! Something for everyone and prices are amazing! Thanks! read more

My wife and I go to Chocolada on my day off for breakfast. It is a nice place to sit and watch Hollywood come alive in the morning. Good food and good chrosants as they are delivered by our waiter Jose. More than worth the visit. Also the coffee is great! read more

I've only been here for breakfast (twice), but I have to say it is my favorite breakfast place in the area. It is VERY affordable (something like $4.50 for pancakes), the outdoor seating area is spacious and colorful and my waitresses were polite and attentive. The food quality is good but not great. Recommended. read more

I bought a variety of cookies. Didn't really like them that much. And I had a cafe con Leche. I'Ve had better. I walked here from yoga class this morning. read more

This special is fantastic. The veggies are fresh and these are some of the best eggs I've had. Add a mimosa and you got a memorable brunch. read more

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"Hi, I was wondering where our order is? We ordered a while ago and we only ordered pastries." "We have tickets lined up against the wall and they're writing more tickets right now." Bitch that is not a quantity it minutes read more

READ THIS FIRST: this place was originally designed to be a BAKERY & PASTRY SHOP, that's it! Therefore, that's what actually matters, in my opinion! Unfortunately, they decided to add on the poorly ran "cafe" part, which certainly brings down the overall quality of the place, but, hey, I'm sure it brings in few extra bucks to the owner. If you go to this place for what it was originally meant to be, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. They have some of the most amazing cakes, cookies, pastries etc. you'll ever eat (Romanian style, by-the-way). You can buy "to go", which I do most of the time, or you can choose to sit at a table and be charged an extra 16% (or so) gratuity automatically. If you choose this place as a restaurant (or whatever else you wanna call it) you may be in for a great disappointment. And this is not what I've rated it for! read more

Chocolada treat us very good with a nice breakfast menu. My partner ate a delicious waffle with strawberries and I enjoyed a really good Western omelet. Both get a refreshing orange juice. The service by Jose was attentive and fast. We'll be back. read more

Good Food, Services NEEDS IMPROVEMENT too slow despite being alsmost empty.. Walk ins get priority. read more

Favorite place in downtown Hollywood. The bacon omelette is delicious. They have the best desserts. read more

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The following may irritate you...I came here and did not try any of their AMAZING looking desserts! They had a ladybug (as in the shape of) cake. Very creative stuff. I went for the coffee. The place itself is located in Hollywood's quaint little downtown area. There are a few shops and restaurants and of course this little place. Again, a must see if you have a sweet tooth, preferable the size of a saber. The coffee was just okay (which is what I went for). I should have tried a dessert but I was saving myself for some crab that I was to have later on in the day. I would absolutely swing in again to try one of their MANY desserts. read more