This is my billionth time coming here. I came here for the last time because they're closing :( I love the desserts, but the employees are sweeter. Thank you Cocohodo for everything! read more

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This review is just for the bingsu Okay sorry I was FLABBERGASTED at the price when it rang up to $18. I am used to going to sulbing and sul&beans where the price is definitely representative of the size and portion Mango Bingsu 7.5/10 Flavors were there, mango was big and sweet and there's some ice cream, but it was kind of small in my opinion to share with another person. Compared to sulbing (which is almost double the size) I was kind of shocked to see it come out I understand they are known for other items like the walnut treats, so it is my fault I didn't try those but if you come here JUST for bingsoo, there are other spots to try I do want to give them a second chance and try the more well known items and drinks, will update if I decide to come back! read more

Cocohodo - Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

YAY... am SO HAPPY we stumbled upon this place. I didn't realize it's been here for a while. First time we found it after shopping at Han Kook Market and wanted some coffee. This is a Korean based coffee shop with delicious coffees and so many choices. They also have their warm walnut treats that you can buy with the smallest size is 9 pieces. They can be with a mini hotdog, nutella with walnut bits, cream cheese, or red bean. My favorite is the nutella and cream cheese. Hubby loves the red bean. Staff is friendly and everything comes out fresh and hot. Lots of seating that you can pull tables together as we saw about a dozen "aunties" come to hang out here. Their sea salt latte is one of my favorites... Definitely a hidden gem and I can't wait to come back and try other desserts and drinks. Once the weather gets warmer I want to try their "ades".... read more

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Cute place, it was packed but by time we left all the tables were full. Has a lot of variety on the menu. I enjoyed our snow ice, a very shareable portion. read more

Cocohodo - Mango Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I've been wanting to try bingsu for a while, and this place satisfied my craving! It is definitely large enough to share between 2 people. The mango was ripe and sweet, mochi was nice and chewy, and the vanilla ice cream on top was quite flavorful. The snow ice itself had less flavor than the vanilla ice cream, but when all eaten together it was really delicious. They've got quite a few tables inside, there were several groups here on a Saturday night. Would come again if I were craving bingsu and in the area! read more

Cocohodo - mango bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came here for the first time to do some studying. I wasn't too sure if it would be a good study spot since I hadn't been before but it worked out nicely. There's a good amount of tables and outlets nearby. I went in the late afternoon on the weekend and it wasn't busy either. The drinks were refreshing. I got the lime mojito and would definitely recommend. I also tried their ham and cheese sandwich. I wish they would have updated photos or a description of the food items. I didn't expect the sandwich to come with mustard and pickles (two things I don't enjoy too much). I would want to come back and try some of their desserts next time though! read more

Cocohodo - Ham and cheese sandwich - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Nice walnut desserts with walnut inside and different flavors red bean, Nutella, cream cheese, hot dog. I had only tried the original red bean but today I tried the other flavors and they were all good. Maybe not the hotdog haha. I got a gift box to give a friend of mine. I also got the matcha latte with oat milk and it was good, kind of small size. Overall a really nice cafe to hang out and the walnut desserts are really good. read more

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We were feeling snacky so coffees, 21 cocohodos and a vanilla ice cream were ordered. Everything was made well and we got to see the process of them making the walnut pastries. It was nice to try it again~ read more

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Today I was just looking for something new and simple to satisfy my usual matcha green tea craving on a Saturday morning. Downtown San Mateo didn't work out due to the congestion and protesting, so I end up in this part of town. A random pick seeing the good reviews and I am not disappointed so far. Right next door to Han Kook market on El Camino. Plenty of parking and as soon as you go inside, you are greeted by spaciousness and calm vibe with light K-pop in the background. I thought their menu was interesting, but I was just focused on getting one item and ended up with hot Green Tea Latte for $5.45 Staff that assisted me said my drink was composed of matcha green tea powder + vanilla powder and sprinkled with some sea salt in top. Not a bad concoction! I'll definitely be back for more because my small cup was gone like the wind. I like how there's plenty of small square tables for two and a few round tables for 4+ seats. A plus that they have a small hallway that leads to his and her bathroom. Only downside of this place is that their electrical outlets are far and few so bring your laptops charged or portable chargers if you plan on staying here longer! Overall a decent find today and recommend everyone to stop by here! read more

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This place stinks, literally. The sewage smell permeates the entire restaurant especially in the back near the bathrooms and kitchen. Despite the stench, the place appears clean and well decorated. The staff is friendly and seems to work hard. O feel bad for them needing to breathe that all day long. It's gross and probably bad for you. The berry bingsu came out quickly and was actually very good. The ice was nicely sweetened and the fruit was fresh and sweet. The ice cream, I suspect, came from the Costco freezer. I'm going to let you look at the picture and see if you see what we see. The berry waffle took a while but wasn't worth the wait. The waffle was kind of undercooked and had minimal flavor. The whole thing had too much whipped cream and a watery sweet sauce. It had the same ice cream as the bingsu. I may go back for the bingsu if they fix the ambiance and stench. read more

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Our family loves Cocohodo!! We haven't been here for a minute now since we longer live near Sunnyvale. We love eating their walnut pastry. The adults loves the original which comes with red bean filling, and the kids loves the nutella flavor. So good..perfect bite!! We ordered the large bag which comes with 21 pieces, and it's always gone within a day. We also ordered the Mango Bingsu and it was so good!! Refreshing and delicious we devoured it. It was so good. Love how the service is quick and the staff are friendly. I love how there are plenty of place to sit on and enjoy your walnut pastry and Bingsu. They also serve coffee If you want. read more

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We came here for some post dinner dessert on a hot day and it really hit the spot. The shaved ice was a manageable size! Normally they are just waaay too big. They had good flavor options and it tasted great! It was end of night so they didnt have many walnut pastry options left. But the ones we had were delicious. I would try to get there earlier in the day for fresh ones! read more

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Spacious tea store, clean and nice. Service was fast. Staff is very nice to let me try a cocohodo because it's my first time. read more

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Nice cozy dessert place serving shaved ice and unique walnut shaped pastries with red beans, Nutella and other fillings. We had the Mango Bingsu. Pretty decent serving size although may not be commensurate for an almost $18 dessert. We enjoyed it but some pieces of mango were hard and lacked flavor. Overall, pretty good. Service was quick but TBH lacked warmth - probably because we came 20 mins before they closed for the day. read more

Cocohodo - Mango Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I have been to Cocohodo quite a few times in the past decade and always have a good experience. As of recently, I've been getting the latte, and it's pretty good and not too pricey. My friend had the matcha latte and she loved it for how strong it was. They also have a variety of non-coffee drinks. I also like getting the walnut cakes for myself and as gifts -- you can choose the flavors or get a mystery pack. They also have bingsu and other foods, such as the viral "ex boyfriend toast" (blueberry compote and cream cheese on toast), though I haven't tried either of those. The cafe is spacious and there is a lot of seating, so it's a good place to hang out and chat with friends. The staff are friendly and work fast. It's located in a small plaza, so parking is easy to find. Would recommend! read more

Friendly service and the berry bingsu was good. The waffle in the ice cream waffle item was undercooked and overpriced for the quality. There are plenty of tables and the space is modern. However, the foul sewage smell permeating this space makes dining here unbearable. They need an inspection to figure out the source, better ventilation, and an air filter. read more

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Best shaved ice in town! I had the matcha shaved ice and it came with a scoop of matcha ice cream and mochi! It was very delicious, very satisfying and I want more! Service was great. Enough seating in a nice ambiance. Highly recommend this gem! read more

Haven't had Cocohodo in a while and remembered this is one of the only places- that I know of that has Hodu-gwaja or Korean Walnut Cake. A delicious treat akin to a sweet cake encasing a smooth red bean paste and a walnut. Their offerings of this treat now has a variety of fillings like nutella, cream cheese, red bean to even hot dog! They're the perfect treat for gifts, snacks for road trips or to pair with coffee. Along with the walnut cakes I paired it with Sea Salt Coffee and Mango shaved ice on this visit. The cakes were as delicious as I remembered them to be and the red bean was perfectly sweet and the walnut adds a nice texture and nutty flavor. The sea salt coffee was okay, thought the coffee could be a bit stronger in flavor it seemed a bit watered down to me. The Mango shaved ice was a nice dessert to share! Shaved ice topped with condensed milk, mochi bites, Mango ice cream and fresh mango slices. The shaved ice here is more on the classic icey side rather than powdery and light. The service was good and everything came out in a timely manner. Plenty of seating for couples or groups inside, comfortable and casual. Giving mom and pop vibes for sure. Tag them on IG in a post or story for a complimentary treat! read more

Such a cute cafe with a bunch of tables to sit at! Their drink menu is pretty standard to most korean cafes around here but the sparkling plum tea is my fave. I highly recommend getting the cocohodo which is like a bread filled with your filling of choice (contains walnuts), we got the nutella one and its such a good dessert to have after a meal! The employee who grabbed our order was very sweet and patient. We will be coming back to hang out and getting something for dessert! read more

This place is called Cocohodo, a Korean bakery/cafe located next to Hankook Market. Their signature treat, Cocohodo, is a small, sweet pastry filled with red bean and walnut soft on the outside and deliciously rich inside. It's a classic Korean dessert that I used to enjoy as a snack with warm milk when I was a kid. They offer a variety of hot and cold drinks, shaved ice, and waffles. Plus, they have a points system earn enough points, and you get a free treat! It's a charming little spot, nothing too fancy, just cozy and inviting. read more

It has been a long while since I've dropped by this location. It's surprising because usually I'm in this plaza to shop @ the Korean grocery market. This time around I ordered the hot grain latte. It was cold outside so I figured something hot is good. The temperature was ok. It was more like between warm and actual hot. They also have these cool walnut shaped hotdog bites which I enjoyed very much. Long ago I remember trying the sweet version with red bean paste in it. But I find the hotdog one more delightful! It is also a nice place to be able to sit and have a chat with your friends and family. There are people but there wasn't super crowded or anything. I would definitely comeback again for all of the above. :) read more

Cocohodo - Grain Latte - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I have had lots of shaved ice and snow ice, it's just so good in warm weather. So my friends and I were craving some after dinner on Thursday and Cocohodo was one of the few places that was still open at that time. It was around 830pm and most places close at 9pm, like Cocohodo. We came around 845pm and they told us all orders are in togo packaged now. It was fine. We got the mango bingsoo and it was alright... The mangoes were definitely not fresh ones, they are either from the can or something, not sure, but it has the overly sweet taste and pickled texture... needless to say we were all not a big fan.. There were a lot of mochie and the amount of shaved ice was not enough either.. I dont know, overall it was alright, hence the 3 stars.. read more

Cocohodo - Mango Shaved Ice - I don't think they used fresh mangoes - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The older I get, the more I fear that I'm turning into my mom...complaining that food is either too salty or too sweet. I haven't started rocking the sun visor and puffy vest yet sooo maybe there's some hope! Anyways, if you like your sweets "not too sweet", the obvs choices: Chinese, Korean, or Japanese pastries/desserts. They won't put you in a diabetic coma the way a triple chocolate fudge cake would. I haven't visited Cocohodo since covid but remember liking their Cocohodo aka hodugwaja, Korean walnut pastries so dropped by after dinner. Cocohodo is a Korean Dessert Café that has been open since 2012 (South Korean Franchise). They offer takeout and dine in. No delivery. No outdoor seating. M E N U Cocohodo signature item: Hodugwaka, *freshly* pressed walnut pastry. Most are familiar with SomiSomi right? This is a walnut shaped bungeoppang/taiyaki, pancake-like batter that's filled with walnut + red bean paste (original), Nutella, or cream cheese. They also have a savory option that's like corn dog bites (no walnut). They also offer bingsu (Korean shaved ice), waffles, ice cream, coffee, tea, smoothies, and blended drinks. Dairy alternatives: Soy, oat, almond milk. M Y P I C K On my last visit, I purchased two mini gift boxes of 12 Hodugwaka w/ 1/2 Original and 1/2 Nutella ($13/box): https://tinyurl.com/45wn6ppw When I opened the box, I was disappointed that the original walnut pastries w/ red bean paste was not warm, nor were they freshly pressed. The pastry shell was stale and dry. I tried warming them up in the airfyer to no avail. Same result....DRY. The whole point of purchasing these pastries is to enjoy them fresh/warm. The Nutella one was warm and melty inside but the pastry shell was also dry (different recipe?). First time ever having this issue so not sure if it's a post-covid/staffing issue thing. They also used to give fresh samples off the press but looks like that's not happening anymore? Unfortunately, it was a waste of $30 and even more embarrassing to gift someone with stale pastries. Really hope this was an anomaly. OTHER NOTES: * I've tried their Bingsu (Korean shaved ice) and the ice is course like a snow cone, not the meltingly soft + creamy, powdery snow texture which I prefer. * Their Misugaru, multi-grain latte (or smoothie) is solid if you're looking for a healthy and nutritious drink with a malty, nutty flavor. * Plenty of outlets for laptop campers. * Easy parking in the plaza and Hankook is just next door. read more

Cocohodo - Cocohodo (hogugwaja): 1/2 Korean Walnut Pastry w/ red bean paste + 1/2 Nutella | 12 pc Mini Box - $13 - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Great place to come to snack after shopping at Hankook market! The staff were friendly and the place had so much cute charm. We got the original bingsu which had red bean, walnuts, and mochi. We love this combination of flavors. The red bean was perfectly cooked. The ice texture is a bit chunkier than other bingsu but the flavor more than made up for it. I'd come back to try their walnut balls sometime! read more

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The pastry is good but disappointing in their shave ice. I was looking for traditional shave ice that was made in Taiwan, Japan and Korea but they put a spin on the shave ice. Good but not to my taste. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . ( must be inflation ) 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Korean snack they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Korea. Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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A solid spot for a quick dessert stop or a coffee and chat with friends! The interior was welcoming and seating was ample! I mainly came to try their shaved ice/snow desserts, so I got the Mango Shaved Ice and Berry Shaved Ice (Though I opted to take out the red beans and blueberries). Both were pretty good! I liked the Berry shaved Ice better since the mango tasted like it was canned. The ice cream was yummy and there was a good balance in sweetness. I do wish they did add an option of adding condensed milk with the Berry Shaved ice! They have self serve water on the side next to all the utensils and napkins. There is a decent amount of parking located in front of the store. read more

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Unfortunately when I first walked in, the place smelled straight like a bathroom. This made it really hard to enjoy our dessert but we still ate it. The dessert itself was mediocre. The mangoes were hard but the mango ice cream and mochi were good. read more

Cocohodo - Mango Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Lot of seating if you want to come do some work but drinks were mid and walnut desserts were also mid. If you're already going out to spend money, eh I would choose another spot. Nothing special read more

Drinks came out quickly. Bingsoo had a lot of fruit and was delicious. The cocohodos were fresh and good. read more

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We came 20 min before closing and the customer service was great after looking at the menu we decided on afew of the cocohodo balls, we wanted the Nutella ones but they where out, I don't remember what flavor we got, but they were good. Most definitely will be back to try the Nutella and the cookie and cream ones. read more

Situated right next to Hankook Supermarket on El Camino, Cocohodo is a really great place to do work if you're okay with kpop music. WiFi is good. Food and drinks are also decent. It's not crowded so you have your choice of the tables and outlets. I'm surprised the big mug attendees haven't taken this place over. It's definitely more comfortable and quieter (as in there are no people, music is moderate though). read more

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Interesting Korean dessert bakery. Tried cocohodo bags for the the first time. Interesting flavors and texture. The mango smoothie and coffee biscoff shaved ice was amazing. Friendly staff and fast service is appreciated as well. Comfortable seating for groups or solo, quiet place so also good for some desserts and work from cafe. read more

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My family had to go grocery shopping at the Korean market in the same strip mall as here. I decided that I didn't want to wait for them to finish shopping, so I checked out the strip mall and saw Cocohodu. I went in and bought a mango smoothie. I liked it because I'm not a fan of overly sugary smoothies and drinks, but this wasn't too sweet. The employees were really nice, and I noticed that the other customers were able to have room level conversations with each other and with employees. That said, I'm a little shocked that the cost of the smoothie was a shade under $8. That said, this was a pretty decent place to hang out for a bit. read more

Service is ok. Just self serve nothing special Food is extremely underwhelming, the pastries tasted like pancake with red bean in a walnut shape. They werent even warm. Not sure what the hype about them was. The one with the hot dog was even cold in the middle! Coco late was pretty bad. Not sure what it even tasted like. Coffee? No. Something extremely bitter and tasteless, yes. Wont be coming back read more

Came here for dessert and it was pretty decent. We ordered the mango shave ice and wanted to order the Nutella-filled pastries but they ran out (we came around 8PM). The mango shave ice is not like cream shave ice but actual ice. It was refreshing and the mango was really sweet. This dessert could probably feed around 2-4 people depending on how hungry you guys are. It's definitely a great summer treat and I would for sure want to try their green tea shave ice next time! The service was decent and the inside was okay. Pretty crowded but overall seems like a good place to hang out! read more

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Was not at all what we expected bc the picture made it look so yummy. The shaved ice is definitely not the ones from Asia (in terms of quality..) Mangos were frozen and sour (ig sour is fine bc the ice cream was super sweet). There were any mochi :((. We did get another side of mochi after. For $15 I mean, they're open late. + Lots of seating and staff are friendly read more

Cocohodo - Mango Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I don't know what's going on with this place, but we stopped by a couple of weeks ago, and the place smelled like sewage. We honestly should've walked out, but we were craving dessert so badly, and we saw other tables sitting, so we thought that maybe we were imagining the smell... I am giving it 2 stars because it did provide many laughs. We sat there watching people walk in and crinkle their noses, wondering if the smell was real or not. read more

Just had a pickup to try the iced sea salt latte. It's fine. Very average. May come back to sit in the cafe but I just wanted something go go and tried their signature drink read more

Cocohodo - Iced sea salt Vanilla Latte - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Coffee Bingsu is the best for me . Even in this weather (winter), I really like it... read more

Cocohodo - Coffee Bingsu is the best for me . Even in this weather, I really like it. - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Dessert are so tasty and creative, would definitely visit again! Came across this place after eating dinner nearby. We were drawn by the picture of the berry shaved ice, and were not disappointed! Berry shaved ice - full of strawberry and berries, the flavor of red bean mixed really well with shaved ice. Also really easy to share. Green tea waffle - was a good level of sweetness, the waffle has a bit of chocolate flavor and is Luke warm, which mixed well with the cold green tea ice cream on top. Also super easy to share. The store is pretty big for a dessert place with comfortable sofas, a great place to chat with friends and have a good time. read more

Cocohodo - Berry Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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