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Hot Chocolate Sparrow

4.1 (428 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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David K.

This is a hard place to rate. Is it a candy shop? Or is it a coffee shop? Actually it's both. For sure they do an active business in the well stocked candy section and they make some very good chocolates. But most of the customers, myself included, seem to want it to be a coffee shop, a relaxing place to enjoy some coffee, some time with your devices, your book, or in conversation with friends. And there's nothing else nearby that fits the bill, so by defacto this is it. Unfortunately in this area it falls flat. Its interior more resembles a retail store than a cozy place to hang out with its closely spaced tables among merchandise shelves, a commercial feel, and it's been noisy and crowded every time I've been there.. My coffee, a standard small black, was good, and locally roasted, but loses points for being served in a paper cup that I fill for myself at the urn. For specialty drinks you get a number and wait to be called to the pickup window, the several waiting customers contributing to the noise and crowding. For me, a a big part of a coffee shop's overall rating is the quality of their pastries and sweets. Here's where they especially failed for me. They have many such items - an unusually large number actually, mostly slices of various cakes. But none are made in house, nobody could or would tell me who made them, and they were priced at up to and exceeding $12! That's not just high for a coffee shop, that's restaurant prices. At least in a restaurant your slice might be decorated with some fruit drizzle, whipped cream or ice cream and a cherry. But a sad slab of cake, naked on a plate made by who knows, for twelve dollars? No thanks. So instead I went over to the candy side. They have a large selection of chocolates, caramels, truffles, candied fruit slices, fudge, meltaways, all the usual forms, and all made by them. And every one that I have tried has been delicious. Before ordering my coffee I went to the counter, ordered four individual chocolates from the vast selection, and for under $5, sweets in hand, I got my coffee then went outside to the picnic area to relax. But even the outside wasn't so relaxing. It is a crowded, busy parking lot, and the picnic table is next to a Dumpster.

Chris L.

Homemade chocolate, Ice cream and coffee Old school Cape cod Plenty of parking and everything tasted so good

Shemesh Y.

Very cute shop, good chocolate and ice cream flavors (no tastings!), and very reasonable portions too!

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Jessica S.

What a great dessert spot!! They have ice cream options plus baked goods plus tons of candy. There are indoor tables (we were there at 8:45pm so it was dark and I'm not sure if they have outdoor tables, too). There is a parking lot as well as a ramp and stairs to the entrance. We might come back to try the breakfast menu, too.

Brenda M.

One of my favorite spots to stop and enjoy some delicious Frozen Hot Chocolate with crunch, regular hot chocolate, or excellent Ice cream soda (chocolate syrup and chocolate ice cream, delicious pastries. Service is always fast and friendly. The ambiance is friendly with locals and tourists, kids after school, is just your a perfect place to stop on your bike ride through Orleans, or just to work, read the paper.

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Jill H.

The Hot Chocolate Sparrow is a fun place to stop along the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Because it's so we'll located, it is hoppin'! Lots of people around lunchtime on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered 3 sandwiches (the 1, 2, & 3). The sandwiches are on the smaller side, but still managed to hold us through dinner, in combination with a frozen hot chocolate . My husband and I split the #s 1 & 3. We quite enjoyed both. My quibble would be the frozen hot chocolate. That seems to be something of a specialty here, but it didn't feel particularly special. Also, the day we stopped by (a busy Saturday towards the end of summer) the frozen hot chocolates were taking a long time to come out. Long enough to feel like they forgot your order. I'm not sure that part of my order was worth the wait. It is a cute spot , though, and well-located off the cape cod rail trail. There's a reason folks keep coming!

Lizzy S.

Always my first and last stop on my mid-cape trip - starting and ending with an iced mocha sparrow or hot cappuccino. Their espresso is superior and their mocha situations are always amazing. Fast, efficient service. A bustling but cozy environment adorned in pink neon. Bonus - it's also a chocolaterie and you can get some incredible fudge and other sweet treats while you're here! FYI they also have sandwiches and lunchy things (medium good), ice cream (always good) and pastries (not the best on the block but still good!); wifi, outlets, and ample parking. Right off the Cape Cod Rail Trail for bikers in need of a bathroom and water bottle fill up.

Took home lots of treats.

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Tried the carrot cake, red velvet and lemon berry mascarpone cake. All were very good. Worth stopping in if you're in the area.

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Delicious and chaotic. If you have a common name and are ordering inside, give them a last initial for your own ease.

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Mocha Sparrow Mocha with oat milk was delicious! Thick, deep/roasty, rich, and sweet. What more can one ask for?

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