It's ok... hot chocolate with marshmallow was ok, but for $7 for 8oz I do expect a better beverage. It is posing as European drinking chocolate but it's not there in terms of silkiness, mouthfeel, and velvety smooth chocolate Service was ok. Ambiance is ok but there was a weird smell and when I left and got in my car, my spouse who had not gone with me immediately commented on the smell which we located in my jacket fibers. Ew read more

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Vesta Chocolate is one of those places that reminds you how thoughtful food can be. We shared a half brownie and a peppermint hot chocolate, and both felt intentional rather than indulgent for indulgence's sake. The brownie was rich without being heavy, balanced, and clearly made with care. But the hot chocolate is where Vesta really shines. The staff is genuinely knowledgeable about the makeup of the drink, not just the menu language. You can choose your preferred milk, and they explain how each option changes the experience. That kind of attentiveness matters. It tells you they know what they're serving and why. And the homemade marshmallows? Soft, pillowy, and quietly perfect. Not an afterthought. A finishing touch that elevates the whole cup. Vesta feels curated without being precious. Warm without being chaotic. A place where craft, knowledge, and comfort meet in a way that feels grounded and human. I'll absolutely be back. read more

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A charming artisanal chocolate store in Montclair, New Jersey. Four months ago, I spent a day in Montclair with friends. While walking, I spied chocolates and went in. An assortment of chocolate bars, barks and brownies among other temptations were offered. I bought three bars, one for each friend and myself and a bag of orangettes. I took the bar and the orangettes to India enjoying every bite as these chocolates were far superior than anything found there. Yesterday, I received a package from Vesta as I wanted to savor these chocolates again and what better time than Valentine's Day? A Hibiscus Rose with rose petals is a vegan white chocolate bar. The other is a Belize 84% bar and a bag of my beloved orangettes. The 78% bar was partially demolished yesterday. When the weather is less frigid I can't wait to go again to Montclair to see the chocolate machine, buy bars, talk to the charming lady there and eat a marshmallow which is $1. Now $1 sounds perfect for me. read more

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I was looking for dark chocolate Easter candy and came across Vesta. The woman who helped me at the counter was very knowledgeable and also made great recommendations. I wound up purchasing a dark chocolate cream and marshmallow filled Easter egg and a dark chocolate brownie. The brownie didn't stand a chance making into an Easter basket because I just knew it was going to be delicious and it was WAAAAAY MORE DELICIOUS than I ever imagined! Best brownie I've had in my life ... and I must go back for more. I'm a fan Vesta! read more

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I just love Montclair. I'm so charmed by all the shops and restaurants and that it's a liberal utopia within the state of Jersey, home to many journalists who work in the city but want a suburban enclave to go home to. To top it off, this street with so many of the cute shops has this incredible chocolate shop, and everything is absolutely fantastic. I dropped by with some friends for some hot chocolate, but with it being a hot day, many of us opted for iced mocha instead. The chocolate complemented the coffee super well. We couldn't resist also getting some truffle chocolates-- delicious. I'm used to nyc prices so I was pleasantly surprised to find the drinks a dollar or two cheaper than what they'd charge a state over. Even lovelier! read more

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Cute place! Service was good. The chocolate bark was good but it was very pricey for what we received. The hot chocolate was very tasty and the marshmallow was a nice touch. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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The hot chocolate was so rich and the homemade marshmallow was such a perfect addition to the flavor. I also purchased their homemade chocolate bark and it was very tasty. If you enjoy the taste of dark chocolate with the subtle sweetness and bitterness, you'll enjoy these. The only thing I'll say is that the chocolate bark was very expensive for the amount of pieces that came in the bag. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Very friendly staff and cool interior inside an old bank with a vault. I got a hot chocolate with a marshmallow and whipped cream. It's pretty good, rich chocolate - perfect if you like dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate read more

Vesta Chocolate - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Vesta is absolutely legendary in our household. We've had bonbons from lots of chocolate places in the city and vesta in Montclair remains our favorite! We recently moved away and vesta is one of the main places that we miss. I've been tasked by my wife to bring some back every time I go back home for work trips. The fillings are so smooth. The chocolate coatings are so consistent and pretty. The flavors are amazing. And just wait until you walk in the front door. The aromas are heavenly. The workers are so nice too. Love Vesta! read more

Finally got a chance to visit Vesta to grab some sweets and was so satisfied! I had their six pack sea salt chocolate chip cookies and they were delicious! The cookies were soft and had good quality chocolate chips which were rich in flavor and complimented well with the sea salt. I also tried a slice of their basque cheesecake which had such beautiful flavor. It was silky creamy and had that nice chocolate ganache on the top with a tiny gold flake. I actually liked that there wasnt much chocolate on top as it would have taken over the entire cheesecake flavor. There are other items such as their brownies, barks and hot coco. You could tell these items were of very good standards. The truffles were so elegant looking and looked perfect for gift giving. The bag our orders came in with was so presentable that its like Vesta is the Tiffany and Co. of chocolates! They are pricey for such small desserts but I'am aware that here its quality over quantity and its also for that experience of premium quality small batch chocolates. I had to knock off one star unfortunately as I didnt have the best experience with the latte my husband ordered. I know coffee is supposed to be hot okay but the one he got was just piping hot. Having tried so many lattes in so many different cafes I understand that that it has to be at a right temperature where its hot but can still be readily drinkable. But regardless, I would love to be back as I have been eyeing their iced mocha latte. Hopefully some time during warmer weathers. read more

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This was the BEST hot chocolate I've ever had in life! Seriously. I'm from NY and had my share of food but this one, 10/10 recommend, bring a friend! LOL. I have a hot chocolate with skim milk and a roasted marshmallow. BRUH! The service was lovely and the ambiance was cool. It's not a dine in place but rather a stop and grab spot. read more

Cute little chocolate store in Montclair.The store smells divine.Definitely a place to visit for chocolate lovers.Tried the chocolate tart and a sea-salt chocolate chip cookie. The tart is delicious. Very rich and decadent.Not overly sweet.The quality of the chocolate shines through.It is a bit pricey.12$ for a small tart. And the cookie,OMG it is heavenly.Perfect in all ways. Will be returning to try some of their drinks and bonbons and to pick up more cookies. People who work here seemed friendly. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Chocolate tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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The best hot chocolate, and brownies i have ever had. The hot chocolate is very rich and indulgent. . The service is extremely hospital and welcoming. The inside is really interesting. It has a bank vault like structure behind the counter. All in all great place that I will be frequenting. read more

Small but super cute chocolate shop. The teas are seasonal. Pretty wrapping. Ordered a latte - they added a good amount of sugar- it comes in the prettiest cup. Latte with sweetening 5/5 Chocolate truffle 5/5 thin crisp on the outside - gooey filling on the inside Metered street parking but it does accept quarters. Closes early. read more

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The little chocolate bon bon things are not great. They taste like the ones from a Valentine's Day box at any convenience store. It's $25 for 6 but honestly I would rather get a bag of Lindt balls for like $6. read more

What to do with an old bank building? Ditch the tellers and bring in the chocolatier! Serious chocolate here. Impress your partner or reward a client with some seriously beautiful chocolate. However, if you're not craving their phenomenal hot chocolate, splurge with the apple cider with fresh cream (hot chocolate, opt for the homemade marshmallow). And oh, that blue Vesta sign is now a Montclair icon. read more

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I came back again second day in a row lol. I had the hot chocolate w/oat milk and 4 chocolates. At this point, I need to gift myself a box it's just that good. I had the mango/vanilla/marshmallow and orange. All were delightful, subtle and smooth. The hot chocolate was my least favorite but still good and thats mainly because I'm used sugary hot chocolates. The service and chocolate were consistent and will be a staple stop when visiting family again! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

I came here spontaneously as I was about to walk to the grocery for a bar of dark chocolates! Who knew that this was a chocolatier right next to an ice cream shoppe... what a great spot to be haha. Besides their bon bons & beautiful truffles & Oprah's favorite choices... they've got an espresso machine & HOT CHOCOLATE made with I think it's 63% chocolate with mylk alternatives! BAM got myself my treat fix instantly & the barista made it like a latte, topped it foamed, and pretty & super delish. I wish the large size was larger but I should have enjoyed it much more zen. Next time again! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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Not much of a seating type of place, you order and leave but the decor was pretty. The coffee itself is strong and tasteful. I enjoyed it because it was actual coffee rather than 90% milk. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Chocolate Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

The cappuccino was delicious. I tried the vegan sexy bar (maca, ashwa, gandha). For vegan chocolate it was good but I wouldn't get it again. Bobbons available only by the box and not individually, which I wasn't thrilled with. Minimum box price was $25 and based on the chocolate bar I purchased at $9 they might not be worth the splurge. Chocolates felt more aesthetic than tasty. I'll definitely be back for the coffee and overhead a customer saying she regularly gets the brownies. Lovely interior. Felt like an oasis. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

I've brought in desserts/chocolates store and online. Online is usually a gift and the recipient has always love the bon bons. I've been in store multiple times and customer service is always lovely. The employees there are always very kind, patient and very knowledgeable. Some of my favorites treats are the double cream flan, chocolate chip cookies, basque cheesecake, and their jasmine bon bon. Their chocolate cookies are my favorite. The affogato is a delightful summer treat. Their ice chocolate milk is good but too rich for me, if you are a dark chocolate lover, this is your drink. I can't wait to go back to try new things especially the blueberry basil sundae. Definitely come in for a treat or buy someone else a treat. Would make great gifts. My friend loves the chocolate hazelnut spread from here and they package everything beautifully. It's a wonderful experience and the store is beautiful. read more

Came for the Matcha bar and really enjoyed it!! Staff was nice and helped us choose what to try. My husband loved the truffles, particularly the carmel, coffe, and vanilla. The hardest part was deciding what to try. The desserts also looked phenomenal. Overall a little pricey but delicious. Will definitely be back for more treats!! read more

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Excellent customer service! Pricey but good quality chocolate and chocolate products. I expected more vegan and/or dairy free options, especially for the baked goods. read more

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TLDR: if you love chocolate and desserts as much as I do, you'll love this place! I've been following vesta for a while on social media and I actually made the trip to Montclair just for it! I got several items: the chocolate tart, signature cookie, brownie, chamo-mint tea, and a couple of the dark chocolate barks. The chocolate tart was so great. There were hints of bergamot and a hint of salt in the caramel. My favorite part of it was actually the tart crust. I will say it was a little difficult to eat with plastic utensils and a plastic tray but other than that I can't wait to have another. The chocolate chip cookie and brownie will probably be some of the best you've ever had! I also quite enjoyed the chamo-mint tea; it was so refreshing. If I lived closer I might skip the chocolate and just grab an iced tea. The chocolate barks were quite thin and broke easily in the heat so perhaps keep them in the fridge. I got the cherry and pecan as well as the fig and hazelnut. If I had to choose, I'd get the cherry and pecan again only because I found the figs quite hard. In sum, a great place for chocolate, desserts and iced tea. The owners who were working that day were so affable and helpful. If they had a location in New York I'd be a frequent customer but I don't mind traveling to Montclair just for it! read more

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Delicious high-quality chocolate! The staff were helpful and courteous, and the interior is gorgeous. We will definitely be back read more

Vesta Chocolate - 12 piece box containing one of each flavor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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Ordered a caramel macchiato -- by the time it was made and handed to me it was cold. I went back in to inform them and they made me a new one. Once it was made I stepped back inside and the Owner, I assume was sweet enough to apologize for the mistake and offered a complimentary chocolate brownie - which by the way are very decadent and delicious. Highly recommend. While enjoying this another person came out to offer me two chocolate chip cookies as an apology - I happily appreciated the gesture but indicated the brownie was more than enough. I wanted to commend the Owner and the staff for really going above and beyond in customer service - this gesture alone will make me revisit the establishment and praise it amongst friends and family. read more

The hot chocolate is so rich and creamy and so are the chocolates. I love coming here every time I'm in montclair. The service was also very good. read more

Vesta Chocolate - Hot Chocolate & Brownies. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

I bought a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie here, and both were delicious! You can taste the high quality chocolate they use in every bite! Even the base of the chocolate chip was perfection! The only complaint I have is they were both small for the price. The next time I'll try their truffles and chocolate bars and update my review. I recommend Vesta Chocolate in Montclair! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Chocolate chip cookie The chocolate was delicious, and the actual cookie itself was perfect! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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Vesta has the best hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies in town. They are both seriously good! We come back time and time again for both items. Service is always good too, they are very kind! Regarding the vibe, it is not a sit down place. During the warm weather they put 4-6 seats out. It's a grab spot but totally worth it! read more

Loved this place! So happy to have found a cute little chocolate shop in Montclair. Came here for some good hot chocolate and this place did not disappoint. The hot chocolate was rich and high quality and not too sweet which I loved. Also got a box of holiday truffles and they were all delicious with such great flavors. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Vesta has been on my to try list for a while. The packaging is very nice, if you are looking for a smart looking gift for someone, I would definitely check Vesta out. I got the 12 pack of bon bons which was $50 or about $4 per bon bon. My favorite of the bon bons was the Earl Grey which was really good. None of the other flavors really spoke to me (Vanilla, Sherry, Passion fruit, Strawberries and Cream, Salted Carmel). read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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The chocolate is pretty bland. The mocha is not chocolate enough. Although the service is great.

Excellent hot chocolate in a cute store which used to be an erstwhile bank vault in the vibrant Montclair neighborhood.

Got some bark as Christmas gifts and it was delicious. The peppermint bark was the best one, though the fig and hazelnut bark was also great. I want to visit the store in person one day and try some of their pastries - the brownies and cookies look amazing! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Fig and hazelnut bark and peppermint bark - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Friendly staff, beautiful display. The hot chocolate was delicious. You can choose any type of milk which is great if you are dairy-free or lactose intolerant. Highly recommend adding a homemade marshmallow! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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Amazing, amazing, amazing! It smells heavenly when you walk in the door! The owner and employees are so welcoming. I ordered a decaf mocha and since I had never been there the girl gave me a wrapped brownie sample. OMG the brownie was out of this world! Quality ingredients for sure! I sat outside and was happy to see the foot traffic. I heard people stopping and saying that they are going to go in and support the business. The one guy came out with a brownie. They opened right before the pandemic hit, and I hope they continue to thrive as the second wave is among us. Oh and the decaf mocha latte was superb! Side note, even their bathroom is really nice! Definitely worth stopping in and supporting. I look forward to going back! read more

Vesta Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Upper Montclair, New Jersey

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Everything at Vesta is thoughtfully curated for a truly special chocolate experience. The first thing you notice when you walk in is an enormous vault door - the property used to be a bank. The vault is now used for gifts like custom ceramics and chocolate packages. Vesta's 72% Dominican Republic Brownies are phenomenal. I love their topping- nibs and sea salt! Their vegan hot chocolate with oat milk is a must-try, but I especially loved the lattes served in Fefo Studio ceramics. Each bonbon is a gem too beautiful to eat. But ate them I did! My favorite bonbon flavor so far is Strawberries and Cream. I look forward to trying the other creative flavors that the Vesta team will introduce in the future. You can tell that Julia and Roger truly love what they do and want to get their customers excited about the chocolate creation process. Guests can watch the chocolate being made from behind a glass window. With Roger's chocolate expertise and Julia's eye for style, this shop is sure to be a sweet success! read more

Overhyped and disappointing, sadly. I was excited to try some things after reading about this place but it failed to deliver. The things I tried ranged from good to not very good, and for the prices it's definitely not worth it, because you aren't getting a product any better than the top competition. Maybe in Montclair there is nothing to compete but that doesn't change the fact that I won't be going back. The chocolate chip cookie was the best thing I tried, and it wasn't that great. Chocolate chip cookies are subjective of course, but this one was saltier than usual but in a good way. The edges had a nice crisp to them but the majority of the cookie in the middle was lackluster. It was fine, good even, but why bother? It's not anything unique or better than many other cookies. The brownie was ok. It has a very soft, almost ganache texture, but the flavor did not impress. Cocoa nibs on top were different but did not elevate it enough. The bonbons were most disappointing. I tried a few flavors and none were good. At almost $4 each it was criminal. The earl grey was borderline awful. It had so much bergamot it tasted more like licorice than earl grey. Truly the last straw if this little attention is paid to the products. read more

I cannot express our family's obsession with Vesta. Every gift we get now comes from Vesta. Most recently, their product line has expanded while keeping the quality top notch. They go to the farm to see the beans they will purchase and ship. The beans are processed in-house. It is a premium price point but you get what you pay for. Make sure you grab an iced chocolate and a chocolate chip cookie to go. You gotta spoil yourself too. read more

This is a chocolate experience for chocolate lovers. They were out of the Carmel. So now I have to eat the strawberry and cream. read more

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