Best pastry shop I've ever been to. Every time I come to Geneva this is a must have. The pastries are out of this world and the quiches are even better. read more

Okay so I have a lot of coffee and a lot of deserts all over the place... I travel a lot all over the US. This place is first of all, really cute and super inviting. The people are incredibly nice. I NEED to recommend their macaroons!!!!! I've never in my entire life had macroons that were this tasty. It's unreal. Coffee is killer too. Had a latte and it was great. Wish they had a little more of lunch menu. But for breakfast and deserts they are spot on. Also only open til like 1pm right now. Wish they were open more - I'd definitely come here for my second cups if they were. Just saying. read more

On a busy Sunday morning, around 10:30am. I stopped in looking for something warm to eat. Decided on the chicken panini with provolone, tomato, and aioli. For $6, I wasn't expecting something pre-made. But it's a bakery, not a deli, so ya can't be too upset to find out the ingredients are what they are. If you don't want tomatoes, take them off yourself. That's ok, I can deal with that. It was pretty chaotic behind the counter. No one knew who was helping who. They tried - all 3 employees tried to help me. I told them I'd already been helped, but it left others waiting longer. The food itself is the reason I probably won't be back. It wasn't cooked all the way, which left the chicken cold and slimy. It was pretty gross. read more

By far, one of the best cakes I've ever had. From the service in the bakery to the final product, I couldn't have asked for more for my daughter's first birthday cake. The staff in the bakery were very helpful when I walked in to ask about how I might customize a cake - I am cake illiterate. Via email, I corresponded with Laura, who explained every detail, gave suggestions, and was incredibly responsive. The cake was stunning, as I expected, but often times the look doesn't match the taste. This cake, though, was perfection. Thank you so much, Cocoa Bean, my new go to bakery for EVERY occasion. read more

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I ordered wedding cake from here last june 3rd 2016 for my parents in law 50th wedding anniversary. On the next day june 4th right on the wedding day. The bottom part of the cake collapsed. Found out that theres a frosting 2 inches layer inside the velvet cake. We dont have a back up cake, never had a chance to take it off from the box. That cake was carefully handled we put it in a fridge to make sure it was perfectly fine before the wedding. Tried to call them and speak up with the chef and they said he was busy and they just get my phone number. But for 4 days no ones callin me back. One thing i realized that this place just wNts to make money but dont careabout the customer. I dont like giving bad reviews but i think its time to let the world know that this place is AWFUL. THE CAKE DOESNT HAVE A TASTE OF VELVET BECAUSE FULL OF FROSTING! DONT EVER RELY ON THIS PLACE FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS,THEY WILL RUIN IT!. read more

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Mon Dieu! If you stop by Cocoa Beans you will no doubt experience an intense affair with butter, indulgence and a little thing called sin. A place to kick back and sip on some potent coffee, nibble a few fluffed pastries or snag some desserts for date night at home, you'll find Cocoa Beans has you covered. On the serious lookout to quench this thirst for a proper croissant, I stumbled through the front doors and fell in step with the display and felt crestfallen. That was until I was helped! Out of the three people on staff, I was greeted and helped by two. The third was working pastry magic in the back. Or atleast this is what I imagined in my clouded euphoric state of sugar overload. Ordering a standard Americano, another staffey helped me turn that frown upside down when I asked about the almond croissant. There sat behind the counter was a freshly baked set and I quickly had her bag up a single. There is an impressive selection of baked desserts that fall into two categories: Cakes and Custards or Pastries. For the cakes and custards your eyes can feast on mousse, mini tarts, 4" tarts (fruit or chocolate) and fresh creme brulee. There's also full cakes. For the pastries, it's a french patisserie con americano. Brioche singles, croissants (chocolate, plain and almond) almond tarts, almond brioche, etc. Prices are very comprable considering the baked good, for a short coffee and two pastries the total bill was under $7 and tasted like it should have cost $25. The croissant was warm, soft and held the perfect almond flavoring, the coffee was strong. Saliva will fall out of your mouth at the speed of Niagra Falls so be prepared to carry a napkin with you until you vacate the premises. read more

My wife's going to kill me for telling you all about this place, so don't tell her, ok? This place makes the best cakes, tarts, croissants, eclairs, sandwiches, er, well, you get the picture... Small place, right behind Mel's Diner. There are a couple of tables to eat there. But if you are picking something up to go, you best get there early -- otherwise, be smart (like my better half) and order ahead. You will amaze your friends or anyone else if you show up to dinner with one of the desserts from this place. Honest! read more

This is a review for the croissants only. I've heard that if you don't get there early enough on the weekends that there won't be any available. These croissants are to die for. Very flaky, very delicious. I need to come here more often. read more

I tried this bakery for the first time for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and I am impressed. The cake was decorated beautifully. The cake was moist and the filling and buttercream frosting was so creamy and not overly sweet. I will definitely be back! Thanks for making this celebration extra special. read more

Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts - Italian buttercream chocolate cake with Baileys filling! - Bakeries Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

This place is amazing. I first had this when a guy in my class who worked there brought some cake in for a project, and it was delicious. I came back later on and tried some of the other tarts and sweets, and OH MY GOD!!! It's a cute little place on 7th Street and totally worth trying out when you're in downtown Geneva. read more

I went there for the first time and unfortunately experienced very rude service by the staff and owner for a mistake they made. Needless to say I expect more from a bakery when paying top dollar for goods. Will take my money elsewhere as there are several other cafes and businesses in the area that prioritize customer satisfaction and don't speak and treat guests rudely. read more

I am addicted to the little desserts. Their croissants come close to the real buttery flaky melt-in-your-mouth French made croissants. We love this place. read more

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Cocoa bean is probably one of the best bakeries I've ever been to. I really love the little mini deserts. They are pricey, but you get to try lots of little samples of everything. They decorate the deserts so well, its like eating a tiny, adorable piece of art. They also have sandwiches and coffee, but i've never tried them. Highly recommended. read more

Every time I've been here the staff is very helpful and kind. They have delicious homemade desserts, yummy coffee and even serve some lunch items. It's such a nice little place to grab a drink or muffin and sit on the patio or even relax inside. Definitely recommend trying this cute little place in DT Geneva. read more

Yum! Yum! Need I Say More??...well ok then.... The Best little treats for that special occasion (or any day!) They look just like little works of art! A little pricier than an average bakery, but after you taste this stuff, you'll know it was well worth every penny! read more

I was a past customer of the Cocoa Bean. i recently called last week and left a message stating I needed a custom cake for January 7, it was more than a week. I never received a phone call back so 2 days later I called to place my order. I spoke to the owner and asked if was too late due to the upcoming New Year's weekend, he assured me it was fine and stated someone would call me back to take my order. I ended up calling back on New Year's Eve and tried to place my order., the owner said it was too late for a custom cake. I tried to explain that I talked to him prior explained how I wasn't called back, He made no attempt to honor his previous commitment instead he just hung up. Beware when ordering anything from this establishment! read more

Perfection in two bites Thier mini pastries are da bomb! Great little place to sip an espresso or cup of coffee. Just wished I lived closer so I could hang out there on Saturday or Sunday morning with the Kids and morning Paper Very creative with thier ideas and presentations... I have not seen products like these in a while, I only wish I could get thier stuff for my hotel read more

Stopped by here this morning about an hour before closing. The selection was very diverse despite one of the workers saying that they had sold out of some of their more popular items. I agree that the croissants here are definitely worth trying. I wish they still had chocolate croissants available but I guess those are one of the hot items that sold out. I ended up really liking the creme brulee and a passion fruit custard with a raspberry filled cake base. They make their pastries look like mini pieces of art that are delicious to eat (artstries?). Really looking forward to trying macaroons sometime soon. read more

Get the Almond croissant. Or a lemon tart, you won't regret either. Everything else is good, but those are amazing. read more

The cakes and coffee are very delicious. The staff is very helpful in describing the content of their deserts. I purchased the minute pastries and chocolates. They are cute and tasteful. I love this place to chill for a coffee brake read more

Paul was very very rude while we were trying to order our wedding cake. He talked down to us and treated us as if we were the worst customers. All we wanted was a simple two tier cake. We will never go back nor will we ever recommend this bakery. read more

Even though there are negative reviews on here referring to wedding cakes, I wanted to share my experience. Choosing a wedding cake is not easy. Cocoa Beans had the best tasting cake at the best price we found. We were obviously concerned about the negative reviews on here so we confronted the owner about them. He took accountability in the rough patch he had and assured us our wedding cake would be perfect. I can't wait to show pictures when they come in because the cake looked amazing!!! It also tasted amazing. Thank you Cocoa Beans. They were fantastic to work with and I cannot wait to taste a yummy dessert from them again. read more

This is a wonderful little bakery and cafe with delicious desserts. I love getting the cute little mini desserts for a special treat for a friend's birthday... they make a great presentation. We got our wedding cake here and it was beautiful, delicious and competitively priced when we compared to other bakeries. Everyone raved about it. The almond croissants are sooo wonderful. You must try them. read more

First timer! Stopped in after breakfast around the corner and found Cocoa Bean charming and delightful. Employees were very friendly and helpful. We had a macaroon and rugala which melted in our mouths and proceeded to purchase a dozen assorted mini desserts to bring to a friends home that evening. Fast forward to the evening-a standing ovation for taste and presentation! Great place to meet for coffee and... plus great desserts for yourself or to bring to others!!! read more

Cocoa Bean made the cake for my friend's birthday party, and I have to say it was beautiful! It was exactly what I wanted and they did a great job working off the "inspiration" photos I sent - I could not have been happier! They also delivered the cake promptly and carefully, and were able to take my order via email, which was nice. There was a small miscommunication when I called the bakery to finalize my order, I think likely due to the fact I was talking to someone other than who I had been emailing with. Luckily, I followed up with a confirmation email and Nancy was able to straighten everything out. I definitely recommend trying to arrange a time to call when you can talk to her personally. Five stars except for that tiny issue! read more

Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts - A fabulous cake made by Cocoa Bean! - Bakeries Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

(Past review at Cocoa Bean was exception--caught them during a rare momentary glitch of busyness.) Cocoa Bean is wonderful. Pastries like best Europe patisseries. Even the baker will come out and wait on folks on a busy Sunday morning. Sticky buns vanish. Get there early. Passion fruit cake is the best ever. Not too sweet. Not too heavy. Just right. read more

Bought a selection of small desserts They look great and delicious but the flavor is just not there very blend so disappointing The place is small and the seating is also very limited 318 Graham's is so much more comfortable and they desserts are so good read more

We just moved to Geneva, IL; it was my birthday today, and I badly needed pastry... a good European pastry. We found this place on the Internet, drove, came a bit late - the cafe was closed. Suddenly, a nice gentleman appeared from around a corner, invited us in, showed a choice of pastries, explained the contents in detail. As we made our choice, I mentioned that it's my birthday. The gentleman who turned out to be the cafe owner Paul, was so kind! He said the pastries are on him, and wouldn't allow us to pay. It was so sweet, I was very touched. As we got home, we started trying the variety of pastries, and all of them were very, very good - fresh, tasty, exquisite. And we are very picky about our desserts! Thank you very much, Paul! We'll be back, and will recommend you and your wonderful cafe and pastries to all our friends and colleagues! read more

Cocoa Bean is fantastic! We initially visited the Cocoa Bean to coordinate the purchase of a groom's cake - my mom is allergic to peanuts and we wanted to have a cake at our wedding that she could enjoy. When we walked into Cocoa Bean, we didn't know what to expect. Turns out, Cocoa Bean is a charming little spot in Geneva with genuinely kind staff and very, very delicious cake. During our tasting, Inga helped walk us through our options and everything we tried was wonderful. Ultimately, we ordered a cake with 2 layers of chocolate cake and 1 layer of white cake with a filling of light custard with fresh raspberries and WOW! Wow especially to the custard - honestly, I could have eaten a bowl of it. At the wedding, I told everyone to have some of the groom's cake and I had my mom save me a slice as well for after our honeymoon; it was really, really delicious. Again, the staff is truly wonderful to work with and the cake is truly a wonderful treat! read more

I have lived in the area for over 6 years, and love everything from "The Bean" . Everyone is really friendly and helpful. They memorize the menu and can describe every dessert! There is a tall, blonde guy (Pete?) that works there. He's the best! I miss his smile behind the mask! read more

Don't believe the hype. Bought a special smaller cake for $50. Icing was good but the cake itself was dry and ordinary. Be careful, not everything overpriced is guaranteed to be better than cakes half the price. read more

This is a hidden gem in Geneva - just north of Rt 38 and a few blocks west of the Third Street shopping district. Everything in the shop looks like it was made with a lot of skill and care. My wife and I ordered an assortment of their individual cakes for a 25th anniversary party we hosted at our house. The people behind the counter were very helpful with ideas. And their artful presentation made a great impression on our guests. Prices are not cheap, but in my opinion, well worth it. read more

This place is a gem. Super cute, and wonderfully kept, I am so happy I found this place to do my wedding cake. They let me order off the menu, and Nancy even let me come in outside of regular hours to talk about the cake and logistics of everything. The cake itself was so delicious - super moist and light and flavorful, and beautifully decorated! So happy I went with them! I also brought my husband and my in-laws in there to try some of their pastries, and absolutely everything is as delicious as it looks. And their lunch fare, specifically their paninis, are ridiculously good. read more