We visited Cocoa on our last day in New York, and I'm honestly glad we waited -- if we'd found it sooner, we might not have tried anywhere else! This place has everything. From a wide variety of baked goods (including vegan and gluten-free options -- which more places should offer!) to seriously good iced coffee, it checked all the boxes. I got a cinnamon roll bread that I'm still thinking about. Whether you're looking for a great cup of coffee or something sweet to hit the spot, Cocoa is definitely worth a visit. A perfect little place to support. read more

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Nice place and cozy vibes .., I was searching vegan cafe with good vibes and finally I found this place ... Super happy read more

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We had Cocoa Bakery on our food crawl today because I wanted something sweet after a few savory bites up the road -- and I'm so glad we stopped in. Not only were the desserts delicious (highly recommend the cake truffles) and beautiful (the cupcakes were both gorgeous and tasty), but the shop itself was absolutely adorable. What impressed me most, though, was how accommodating and welcoming they were. They greeted our group of 19 with open arms, invited us all inside, brought out plates and napkins, gave the kids toys to play with, and even treated the moms to free cupcakes for Mother's Day. Such a thoughtful touch. Truly wonderful service and a great experience all around. We'll definitely be back! read more

We stopped by on a weekday morning, and it was completely empty. The pastry/baked goods cases also looked fairly meager. We got a crookie (croissant with a cookie baked on top of it) and rhubarb raspberry scone. The crookie was delicious and innovative but very, very oily. The rhubarb raspberry scone didn't taste like rhubarb or raspberry and tasted one dimensional - sweet. We won't be back unfortunately, since the baked goods did not impress us at all. Plenty of seating inside. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Display: Crookie and Monkey Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Located in the heights, at the intersection of Congress st and Central Ave, had this place in my bucket list for a while! The ambiance is good and the service is good, the barista was pretty responsive which I liked. Coming to the food, I ordered signature hot chocolate and quiche. The signature hot chocolate seems to be made from dark chocolate, it was a bit bitter than expected and overall it felt okay whereas the quiche was creamy but the quantity seemed less compared to the cost they charged. Overall, they have some good pastry options but it's on the expensive side. Definitely worth a try once! read more

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Such a large variety of sweet treats! I always get their woopie pies and monkey bread. Their hot chocolate is perfect in winter and I always get their strictly strawberry iced tea in warm months. It's unsweetened and very refreshing. They always have new items to try (cookie of the week, special chocolates for valentines, etc). Their Central Ave location is really cute too, comfortable to hang out in for a while. read more

Love this spot! It's one of the few bakeries that offers plenty of gluten free and vegan options. One of our favorite items are their truffles and peanut butter pie slices. Yum! Prices are reasonable. Expect a wait if you have a customer ahead of you as each time I've gone had only 1 person taking orders. read more

On International Women's Day, I wanted to write a quick review in honor of an amazing pastry chef and female-owned business. Jessica Isaacs worked as the pastry chef of Michelin-starred Nobu before opening Cocoa Bakery in 2019, my favorite sweet shop in Jersey City! The location is conveniently located at the South West corner of Congress St and Central Ave. The staff is always friendly and attentive. I've typically seen 2 employees at a time. It's quiet and smells like all the delicious sweets you can think of. Cocoa Bakery provides a cozy spot for a sweet afternoon snack. I have come a handful of times to try out their cupcakes and cookies, but this time I'm excited to talk about their pies. The chocolate peanut butter pie is salty and covered in a think chocolate ganache. The slice was decorated with some candied peanuts and had a creamy peanut butter filling. The crust is a cookie consistency and think which holds up well against this hefty and luscious chocolate ganache layer. This pie is a meal in itself. I also tried their key lime pie which had just the right amount of sourness. Similar to the chocolate peanut butter pie, the crust was not dainty and it held its own against the pie. I believe it has to be made with ginger snap cookies, which make add a unique touch to the pie. The texture of the key lime was smooth and thick. It gave a little jiggle when you moved it and wasn't soupy when you dug in with your fork. The lime and ginger combo is something that I will return for! In honor of Women's History Month, please get out there and support this woman owned operation! Whatever you end up choosing, you will not regret your choice, and I can promise that you will be back! read more

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Love this cute little bakery. Great baked goods and friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Monkey Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I'm used to going to the original Cocoa Bakery location on Grand St but when in the Heights, why not stop by at the flagship? The shop is nice and airy with lots of sunlight and you just feel awesome and happy walking in through the doors. You may even get a chance to say hi to Jessica who is honestly one of the nicest and friendliest people ever. My takeaways from my jaunt into the Heights were a slice of Oreo cake, pull-apart monkey bread, and a slice of peanut butter chocolate pie. I've always loved Cocoa Bakery and every visit reconfirms it! :) read more

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Extremely disappointed. Over priced for products that are not up to par. Also they don't do a great job following up. A slice of hazel nut/ raspberry cake was too dense and dry. Cookies were kept in a freezer so I have to think they are not fresh. Finally wanted to order the 6" lemon/ raspberry cake for tomorrow and the girl at the counter said they were busy in the back and could not take my order. She asked I leave my name and number so someone could call me later to place the order. 24hrs later I'm still waiting for the call. Kind of glad I didn't place the order because to get a 6 inch $50 frozen cake, I would rather get a fresh, moist delicious cake from ShopRite. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Mini chocolate chip cookies Bite Size Cookies Bite Size Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I've ordered many times from cocoa bakery via Grubhub in the past few years. Tho Im not a big cupcake fan but whenever I want cupcake, I only order from Cocoa! Their cupcakes are the best one I've ever had! Highly recommend the chocolate and red velvet cupcakes. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Such a cute little spot! Popped in with my boyfriend for a sweet treat and got their cake balls and some coffees. The coffees were good and the cake balls - especially my boyfriends salted caramel flavor, were so good and just what we were looking for after a long walk! Would definitely come back! read more

Cocoa Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I will NEVER trust them again! Hello! This is Cocoa Bakery, we sincerely apologize for this error. The confusion was on our order forms, the correct date (Aug 19th) was written but not the day of the week, it was written for the following day. We are sending over two lemon cakes with raspberry preserves and vanilla buttercream frosting with decorations and inscription included. After reviewing your order, the two cakes are more expensive than your original order, we can not provide a refund and will not charge the difference as well. Again, we do apologize for this inconvenience. read more

We were received with smiles, the staff attended us kindly. And as a first time customer they were so helpful to recommend a drink. I enjoyed itS I'll definitely be back. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Caramel macchiato, delicious!! - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I ordered my 30th birthday cake from Cocoa Bakery and they were an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. I custom ordered the design and flavors and not only was the cake beautiful, but it was delicious as well. The service was incredible (both via email, phone, and in-person), and the bakery itself is super cute. read more

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Ordered delivery from here today as dessert after our lunch lol. Delivery arrived early and everything was perfect!! Ordered a small iced latte with almond milk, almond biscotti, pecan caramel bar, cinnamon crumb cake truffle, and a red velvet cupcake. The small iced latte with almond milk is very creamy and it was good. Not bad for $3.75!! The almond biscotti was a pleasant surprise. Great almond flavor, chopped almond throughout the cookie and perfect crunch! Flavor was enhanced when we dipped it in our latte!! Perfect!!! So worth $1.80!! The pecan caramel bar was the perfect size and very sweet. It's perfect to share. $3.60 seems a little high for it but it's probably because of the pecans. Nuts cost a lot. Tastes like pecan pie in a bar form. Chewy. The cinnamon crumb cake truffle was yummy! The cake part inside was a bit doughy. The chocolate coating was a nice addition. The cinnamon crumb it was rolled in was so good! Best parts of a cinnamon roll cake shaped into a ball! $3.30 seems fair. The red velvet cupcake was soft and fresh. The icing was a bit too oily or buttery I guess. But so delicious!! Totally worth $3 though. We will definitely be ordering from here again!! Excellent! read more

Cocoa Bakery - Small iced latte w/almond milk, yumm - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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The coffee here is really solid! There were so many sweets and pastries to choose from but I only tried the cupcakes and a variety of different cake truffles! The truffles were really fun. Some were better than others but I really liked the two chocolate truffles that I got. I tried the red velvet cupcake as well and it was so delicious! The cake was so moist and the frosting was rich but not too sweet. The cafe is pretty new to Central Ave. and is such a great addition to the up and coming neighborhood! The store has large windows that allow for ample sunlight to come through. There are also a lot tables inside which makes this a good spot for studying or for catching up with friends! The staff is friendly and prices are more than reasonable, would recommend! read more

Cocoa Bakery - Cake truffles and cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

So excited to finally have Coco Bakery open in the heights. Very relaxing space, especially the tables in the back. I tried the strawberry cupcake which was fantastic, fresh, and the portion size was perfect. Cupcakes these days are too big and sugary. Coco cupcakes are the perfect size that have you thinking "why dont I eat more cupcakes" and not "ugh, I shouldn't have eaten that cupcake". I want to live in a world where I ask myself the first question more :) read more

Cocoa Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

This is THE BEST bakery on either side of the Hudson River, and we could NOT be happier that they are now open even closer to our home! Cocoa Bakery literally has the best red velvet cupcake and cakes...they are incredibly moist and flavorful, but not overly sweet. The team makes a wonderful Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting (one of the most challenging frostings to make) that is smooth, creamy and the perfect balance of sweet without being too sweet. We absolutely LOVE their cakes and have brought their cakes to many parties, family events and birthday celebrations. It speaks volume about their cakes and quality when everyone we've shared their baked goods with have nothing but accolades...from my MIL (who is VERY picky) to college kids to our world travelling coworkers. For less formal occasions, try out the cake truffles as it is a ball of the most amazing cake ball with a nice crumble on the outside. Some of my friends at GF and/or diary free, and I've bought the Japanese cheesecake here, vegan cupcake and various other tarts and pies and they have all been home runs without friends' dietary restrictions and everyone's taste buds!!! Yes, it is true that their pricing is on the higher end, however for the quality and expertises, the pricing is actually VERY on par as you will easily pay double just across the Hudson. The 2nd location is much bigger and more spacious than their original location on Grand St., and there is more places to sit. We could not be more excited for them to open, and look forward to many more visits in the future!!! read more

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The best bakery in Jersey City now has a fantastic new location in the Heights, on Central Avenue near Congress Street! They carry a large range of delicious desserts, including cupcakes, cookies, slices of pie, cake truffles and more. They also serve coffee and have vegan and gluten free options. The vegan chocolate cupcake ($3) tastes like rich chocolate cake and is not too sweet. The gluten free almond coconut chocolate cookie ($2.50) is another favorite and has a wonderfully chewy texture. Slices of pie are $6 but are truly decadent and big and filling enough to share. The vegan chocolate peanut butter tarte ($7.50) has the smoothest silkiest texture and is a chocolate lover's dream. It's better than most of the fine dining restaurant desserts I have had. The space is beautiful, brand new and huge with plenty of seating and free WiFi. Prices are a little higher than other bakeries in the neighborhood but I think the prices are worth it for the quality. I would rather have 1 small perfect cookie than a large average pastry. I believe their hours will be 9am to 8pm on weekdays, but they may be open til 9pm on Saturdays and close at 7pm on Sundays, but they just opened so their hours might not be established yet. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Cake and cake truffles - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Cute, quiet, new, quirky bakery in Jersey City along Central Ave! Lots of seating and space inside, which makes this a great study spot. Also, there are a lot of fun, inventive desserts, like the dozens of flavors of cake truffles, Japanese cheesecake, and cinnamon rice pudding. This is probably my favorite out of all the coffee shops and bakeries right now on Central Ave. It honestly feels like it could have been plucked out of Chelsea or the Flatiron, but obviously it's not because there's so much seating and space, hah. Definitely recommend and will come again! read more

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I ordered one pound of cookies and mulled cider from this bakery and what I received was a half pound of cookies and no cider. When I called the establishment to question my order I was repeatedly told that any missing items I would need to take up with grubhub since they delivered. Who ever picked up the phone at the jersey city location was beyond rude and when I expressed by dissatisfaction she proceeded to hang up on me. I can't believe an organization would do this to a customer on Xmas eve!! read more

Great spot in The Heights. Ample seating area for when we can all sit inside again. I ordered custom cupcakes and a cake for my daughter's birthday. The staff was helpful and my order was ready on time when I went in to pick it up. The neighborhood needs great spots like this!! read more

Cocoa Bakery - Birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I ordered a delivery with Grubhub. Cupcakes are well packed. The chocolate salted caramel cupcake was moist, fresh and delicious. Berry cup is also yummy, not over sweet which I like it! Berry cup has the right amount of cake, pudding and cream. I did not try the other cupcakes that I ordered yet. I am sure it will be great! read more

Cocoa Bakery - Chocolate salted caramel cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Unfortunately i called and left emails and voicemails at both locations were left unanswered I wanted to help local business and this was a huge "NO". Would love to support businesses but bid not ok if they leave unanswered questions and voicemails. I will spend my money with a place that cares. *enjoy* read more

So I've been coming to Cocoa Bakery's Grand St location since 2014, mainly because of their gingerbread men cookies at Christmas and their cake truffles. However, this year I asked them to make a custom cake Almond Joy cake for me for my mom's 75th birthday at their Central Ave location and they knocked it out of the park so much so that I found my 75-year-old mother grinning ear-to-ear while eating an entire quarter of cake at 7 am like a 5-year-old which meant the world to me. The ordering process was easy, however, they do ask a number of detailed questions so that they get your order right. I wanted something that looked very simple and unassuming but with a lot of flavors. Cocoa Bakery delivered just the right amount of coconut and chocolate goodness without being overly sweet. I will be back again. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Custom Almond Joy cake - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Best almond croissants ever! I was visiting the area and had to go back the next day before heading home to get another.

Ordered the Cara Cake and Carrot Cake for special birthday surprise and they were amazing as always!! Super chocolatey Cara with chocolate ganache and chocolate crunchies. My Ultimate favorite!! (Secret not so secret pro tip. I sometimes order a whole one for myself and freeze it in slices in case I don't catch them as the weekend slice special!!). If you like the real deal real chocolate- this one's for you. The Carrot cake was also perfect!! Delicious moist cake, not overly spiced. Fantastic cream cheese frosting with just enough tang and not overly sweet. I love everything at Cocoa Bakery. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Carrot Cake and Cara Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

This bakery exceeded my expectations! When placing a gluten free birthday cake for my mom, they were attentive and you could sense that they cared about all the details in making your event feel special. The cake was ready even earlier that I had requested which gave us the flexibility on when we could pick it up! My group was amazed on how pretty it was and how TASTY it was!!! Gluten free cakes tend to be difficult to please / dry but this was SPECTACULAR. Such a unique flavor it did not even make me feel that it was gluten free. Very happy with the cake and I will definitely be a returning customer. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

One of the best bakery in the jersey heights! Freshly baked delicious taste of the cakes. Little more expensive but worth paying. Inviting warm welcoming helpful staffs. Clean neat shop. Highly recommended place. read more

Cocoa Bakery - Double Chocolate ganache cake - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Got an last minute vanilla cake with vanilla icing inside. Straight up not worth the $40 I spent on a small cake for my son's birthday. Just tasted like a loft full of sugar and dry! Poor people at my little party didn't even finish their piece. I threw away the remainder of the cake. Rather have gone to shop rite or whole foods and gotten a cake from their bakery, way better and cheaper! read more

$11 for two 12 oz oat milk lattes that tasted like hot oat milk. No coffee flavor at all. I even politely mentioned it and the girl basically shrugged her shoulders like oh well. Love getting our cakes and cupcakes here but do not get the coffee. Ever. And Cocoa....stop charging $1.50 extra for oat milk. 75 cents is plenty and about the going rate elsewhere. read more

I love this place, their coffee is delicious and they have vegan treats. The best part it's that's It's close to home.

I've been a long term customer of their downtown location and coincidentally, when my wife and I relocated from downtown to the heights we were ecstatic to hear that cocoa opened a new location in the heights. Everything here is incredible. I've always been partial to the cake balls (truffle cakes), Whoopi pies, cupcakes (like any flavor but def the caramel), and seasonal cake slices. Iced teas and coffees compliment their menu. Coca bakery is a welcomed business to the heights; after this review I'm getting hungry and can't wait for my next visit. read more

I do not recommend this bakery!! You can also read the Yelp reviews. The owner has two locations. The prices are extremely high for no reason, the cakes taste horrible, Blan, with no flavor. It is a RIP OFF! The cake had absolutely NO FLAVOR to it I cannot believe this place is in business. Please do not be fooled! The owner who sometimes works the counter as a barista is unprofessional, unwelcoming, lacks social skills, and glares at people she definitely has a problem with her eyes and her overall personality/energy. I can't imagine how the employees feel working at her establishment. If you sit at the back tables to enjoy your coffee/pastry you can hear the kitchen staff talking bad about people and saying rude things/poor character. The business puts up a good front but hides a lot of ugly things! My business colleagues have warned me about this place, but I decided to try it out a few times for myself and it has proven to be true. there was one counter barista there who was nice and had refreshing energy i believe her name was Carmen she seemed to keep positive with all the negative vibes there. I enjoyed her demeanor & friendly conversation as she made my drink. Maybe she can cheer the establishment up a bit & rub off on the other employees. read more

Chocolate gonache (is that how it's spelled?) was DIVINE. Loved every bite of it and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely return! read more

Cute corner cafe. Spacious and open. Lot of gluten-free options. They have whoopie pies, mini key lime, and chocolate pies. Various cookies, cupcakes, pastries. The lattes are well-made too. read more

I love this bakery. Cute and cozy decor indoor. Great and nice staff. My favorites are definitely the cheesecake and cookie of the week. The downside is that it is a bit pricey, but I definitely recommend it. read more

Wonderful place to open in the heights! Great coffee and tea selection along with array of wonderful cupcakes, cakes, cookies and pies. Highly recommend cake truffles, they are addictive! Custom cakes are also available and artfully prepared . So glad Cocoa opened in the heights! read more