Amazing chocolate shop. Whenever we're around it's a must stop for a cup of hot chocolate. They use…read moreorganic milk or plant based milk to make drinks. And the stuff... amazingly nice people.

I'm not a chocolatier, a pastry chef, nor have a cacao PhD - even though sometimes I like to…read morepretend I'm Juliette Binoche in Chocolat whenever I'm in my kitchen. I am however, a chocolate fiend. So when I noticed The Pod by Cocoa Compassion on Cedar St in Dobbs Ferry not far from where hubs and I had our antique+vintage shop, I had to visit. The Pod by Cocoa Compassion's owner- Joy is 100% in support of working closely with family-run cacao farmers in The Caribbean, some Central American countries and Africa and sourcing the best quality chocolate bars and powders to these neck of the woods and beyond. What's more, the owner donates a portion of her profits to charitable organizations in NYC. With her chocolate, the owner bakes her own delicious 'Compassion Chocolate Cookies' that are filled with scrumptious dark chocolate chunks, other pastries and her hot chocolate- which is to-die for. When you come to The Pod, you're actually home: sit on the sofa lounge a bit if you want and strike up a conversation with the owner- who's a hoot and damn well knows her cacao. I learned a thing or two maybe three because of her. The shelves are stocked with dark chocolate bars and powders for purchase and specialty gift items as well. By the way, Joy rents(?) the small space up front for pop-up events+vendors selling their handmade jewelry, silk scarves, etc.- just double-check if this is something she's still doing. If you're looking for somewhere to have a tasty hot chocolate, want to indulge in a one of her cookies or come in for the positive vibes, The Pod is a must.

The chocolate store has a wide range of chocolates, featuring unique flavors like jalapeño. For…read morethose who enjoy sweeter chocolate, this is the ideal place; however, it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, the store offers an extensive array of flavors and a vast variety of chocolates to choose from. Customer Service was also friendly; 3.5 stars for me.

It is shame that the owner is so miserable with her life, she does not have any appreciation for…read moreher customers. I was in the shop this week and the owner treated me with such a sour face and could not make eye contact. The store was empty and yet she went out of her way to tell me that she had no time to answer my questions or wrap the gifts I bought. However, she had plenty of time to take my money and it was like an act of god for her to say thank you. This will be last time I purchase anything from this place or will go out of my not to recommend to anyone.

The Birthday cake The Dessertist made me was AMAZING!!! It was a vanilla flavored cake with fresh…read morepineapples and coconut with a beach theme decor. The cake was not only beautiful, it was delicious!

This post is from November 2018. It was recommended that this place had rave reviews and the owner…read morewas on the Food Network. They also have a bakery in NYC. Ordered my daughter's birthday cake, they were very accommodating on a short notice custom order. The owner was in town and made it herself. It came out fabulous and it was delicious. Afterward, we stopped in to buy some cake pops and spoke with the owner to thank her for the cake. Always greats to support a small business owner, versus the bakery section of a big grocery store. We will definitely be back to the Dessetist to order more desserts when in town.

Super cute and atmospheric little shop of sweets. A joy to peruse and spend some time in. From…read morechocolate creations to tea cups and cutlery to cute house decor, you can find thoughtful and unique gifts for everyone on your list. Tried two dark hot chocolates. The regular dark hot chocolate was simple and sweet. The pistachio dark hot chocolate had whipped cream and crushed pistachios on top. Besides that, there was no other pistachio flavor, which was disappointing and defeated the purpose of getting a seasonal specialty drink such as pistachio hot chocolate. The hot chocolates were more on the liquidy side, and I would've preferred for them to be thicker and to have a more pronounced flavor of chocolate. A bit too sweet for my liking, especially considering that we got dark chocolate. You'll be satisfied and done after a few sips due to how sugary this drink is. Staff are very friendly and helpful. No restroom.

Tree of Chocolate has an amazing selection of global chocolates. Some are made in the store, some…read morecome from Belgium and many other countries around the world. I shopped there for a High Tea Party I am hosting (I want each of my guests to leave with a sweet treat). While I was there, I overheard another customer say "Every time I come in I am surprised with a new chocolate. It is so much fun to come and explore!" Another customer came in to get a cup of coffee and a chocolate as a treat to herself. As I was paying, I decided to treat myself to a chocolate that never made it home!

Great Top quality chocolate. Best customer sevice. No other company comes close to this quality…read morechocolate. Reasonably priced for this quality chocolate.

If you're a fan of thick, French hot chocolate ala Jacques Torres or Angelina's, look no further!…read more I was craving the thick, rich hot chocolate, so I Googled "best hot chocolate in Westchester." I came across a Westchester magazine article of the "Top 8 Hot Chocolates in Westchester." Only one hot cocoa on the list really sounded like what I was after, and that was Cocoa in Larchmont. Today, I finally had a chance to visit Larchmont, and I was not disappointed! The cocoa is thick and rich. The lady behind the counter was very sweet and even gave me a free piece of dark chocolate bark to go with the cocoa. The inside is small and very pink. I will definitely be telling everyone I know about this place.

Delicious homemade cream in the sfogliatelle! Cold and refreshing and not too sweet. And the crust…read moreis so fresh and soft yet strong enough to hold the torrent of cream. Also really enjoyed the tiramisu (such a great top layer) and the insanely fresh and flavorful sesame cookies. Such a great spot for any and all things Italian goodies. 5 stars!!!!

Wow! I'm so glad this bakery opened up here! I stopped in for the first time and got a lobster tail…read moreand a few marble cookies to take home. The lobster tail was amazing! The cream was silky and craveworthy. Loved it! The marble cookie was just perfect. It was crunchy sweet and delicious with the perfect chew. I brought home some vanilla and chocolate cupcakes which were fabulous and went quickly. I'm loving this bakery and so glad they've opened a second location! Everybody's so nice and friendly!

OMG I just received a present of unknown POSH PRETZELS + ate 2 immediately‼ super tasty,…read morechocolatey and an amazing gift with 3 pretzels in four different flavors, 12 in all, each one amazing. Sorry but again OMG‼

Decadent, distinctive, & delicious are three words that accurately describe Posh Pretzels. These…read morehandmade treats come in a variety of unique flavors such as Sea Salt Caramel, Toffee, & S'Mores. They also sell stuffed pretzels (Nutella, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Dubai), which are available for pick-up only at their store. The pretzels are also great for corporate gifting because gift boxes can be customized with your company name. My team received these beautiful creations. They came in a nice gift box and inside were smaller boxes - each one contained an individually wrapped gourmet pretzel. It was coated in white chocolate and covered with lavender nonpareils. The packaging was very nice and the pretzel was delicious. If you want to impress someone with a stylish gift, keep this place in mind.

So delicious! Picked up four of these homemade pop tarts at the Honeybee farmers market in Somers…read more(where owner/baker Melissa happened to be), and they were so good. Such flaky crust and fresh fillings and frostings, especially when warmed in the toaster. I got the s'mores, wild berry, fudge brownie, and cinnamon sugar, and loved the s'mores the most! Can't wait to try more, especially as seasonal flavors pop-up throughout the year and her pop tarts are at more shops and events. So happy for Melissa and her growing business. 5 stars!!!

The best pastries and cookies! Love supporting Melissa, she's so kind and hard working. Always…read morecreating new seasonal flavors and listening to her customers!