I was blown away by the atmosphere and selection! However, as I was leaving I asked the lady with short dark hair and glasses if she could take my empty water glass so it didnt get mistaken as a clean one (Ive never been there before so I didnt know where to put it). I recieved a lazy and short response that sent me wandering around the cafe looking for a spot to set it!
Wonderful atmosphere, yummy food and a nice selection of coffee drinks.
Wonderful food. Service was good despite short staffed.
Love The Chocolate Bar! They are so friendly and are there to make their customers happy. Amazing food! Ive tried a bunch of things and everything is always amazing! They never disappoint!!! Thank you!!!!
I just had the pear and walnut salad, with the smoky pepper soup. Both were delicious!!!!
Awesome Buffalo Chicken Wrap! Amazing atmosphere and super friendly staff!
The Chocolate Bar hosted the rehearsal dinner for our wedding. The staff is very easy to communicate with and super friendly! They assisted with set up, meal preparation and serving, alcohol sales, and clean up. The event went so smoothly and the food was delicious (especially dessert).
We had The Chocolate Bar create our tiered wedding cake. It was beautiful and delicious! Our cake was a naked cake and turned out great! If you wanting a naked cake, I’d go to The Chocolate Bar.
Wonderful place. Great food, drink, and service. Highly recommend!
I wanted to thank Perry and Liz Schutz for providing the yummy Rainbow cakes and delicious coffee for the nurses at CHI Health St Francis. Thank you for caring for us as we care for others. Your support during this trying time has been greatly appreciated.
Attended a corporate event her in Octobersuper clean, staff was on top of everything, food and drink was top notch!Thanks to the professional staff for making the night a success!
I loved this place because I am extremely awkward and socially slow. I am just really shy and have trouble with most things. However, the guy that helped me out there one morning was really helpful and positive! Patient and didnt need to prod. The staff is sweet, they seem nice!
Tiramisso coffee is excellent! Great coffee flavor. Not too sweet. Thanks 😊
I’ve always loved the chocolate bar. All of the staff is extremely friendly, and I love the atmosphere. Their coffee and cake is amazing as well! Always like to stop by whenever I’m in the area.
I just stopped in for a coffee on my travels to Colorado and the service was very friendly and exceptional. I’m currently enjoying a hot cup of their coffee. The ambience, decor and vibe of the restaurant is top notch. I will definitely stop there again on my way through Grand Island.
Was there last night for a birthday party. What a lovely little place! Love the downtown location. The facility is well kept and has a nice atmosphere. The help was friendly and the drinks were tasty. Regrettably, the only thing I didnt sample was in fact the chocolate, but everything else was top tier. Happy to drop 5 stars.
Fantastic service, food, drinks and people.
Wedding reception September 2017. I spent months planning a wedding day to remember, and meeting with the coordinator of events(Adriana).To say I was disappointed, is an understatement! Told that tea, lemonade &water were free of charge & any other drinks would cost. My invoice stated otherwise, maybe I misunderstood, lets move on. While going over layout, &details of the event we were asked if we wanted to have them provide a cake cutter (an employee to help us cut the cake) in which we agreed to pay for. Crown/Coke to be the tailored drink for the event. I was specific with the temperature of the room due to my thyroid & the month we were having it in, potentially being hot or cold. I was assured that this would be taken care of. We estimated 80-100 people, all day rental -1145pm& assumed there would be dancing so I wanted it to be cooler.The event landed on my sisters bday, I asked if I could purchase a small slice of chocolate cake& have it brought in, in the middle of the event, to give to my sister. Adriana loved the idea &agreed, I paid for this to be done. For cake testing, $50 allowed me & 3 other people to try 3 different cakes. Adriana is nowhere to be found, I am meeting with a stranger at this point who is completely clueless! I showed her (the baker) a picture of the cake I wanted just for a general idea. I was willing to buy the lesser of frostings, of cake, of everything.She said the budget was perfect for this cake. She was to email me a final quote in a day or two. Days later I had to call. Finally, I received an email & the quote was 2 times the amount of money we had discussed. I immediately reached out to Adriana& it was also taken care of, the cake was made for the price we initially agreed upon. Then a distant family member called &was given details about my private event that I felt was unprofessional. She was told what food was/wasnt going to be served,was told prices of things I was paying for & the times of the event, that she was intentionally not invited too! My center pieces would later be stolen from the tables by this person before the event even began.The day comes, &to my surprise there isnt a gift table even set up, my centerpieces are missing, the bartender made mention of how much crown &coke was being ordered& how very little crown was left an hour into our event! She complained about the company, &how that night was her final night with them.The room was 80 degrees when we walked in, we asked 3 different people to turn on fans/AC as it was upper 60s outside. Audio issues the first hour that a employee had to come resolve, missing out on our moment to be announced as husband & wife. I had to ask for & prove that I paid for a piece of cake that was for my sisters moment & didnt receive it until 10 pm, my sister was gone by then. We had no cake cutter so my photographer had to stop taking photos of our event to cut pieces of cake. At 10:30 the bartender acted annoyed with us, I asked what the current alcohol tab was up to as we were required to pay if the $250 minimum hadnt been met, in which she said she had no clue &that she was told our event ended at 10:30! An employee came in & they figured out where the tab was at. I paid over $1500.00 for this event, & even gave another $250 check in the event that the place got wrecked, in which I was told I would get the check back the day after once everything was checked out. The check was not cashed, but I never did receive it back! In fact, when I emailed my coordinator (Adriana) in reference to all these things that I felt went wrong, I never & to this day have not received anything back. Not even an apology for the multiple issues that occurred!Money wasted in my opinion, the venue is beautiful, which is really what you are paying for, but the service sucks, the employees demeanor was terrible and the coordinator wasnt even there the day of the event she coordinated! I will never recommend this place for a wedding reception based off this experience & quite honestly I may never dine or drink here as a patron ever again!
Literally my favorite place in town, great atmosphere and the Cuban Latte in a mug is tops... Great late night hang out for us with some great desserts. And starting to host live music!!
Very pleasant atmosphere.
Delicious!
Top. Notch. Everything.
The server was great! Truffles yummy but the chocolate cake was dry and tasted like it had canned frosting on it. Very limited dessert options.
Update to my last review 9 months ago. We were here again on Aug 2. Great service, great drinks, but the cake disappointed. Chocolate and coconut were dry. The rainbow cake didnt taste like it has the past several times, and it was also dry. Well be back again around Christmas hoping the cake improves back to what weve had in the past.
Great food... great service... great atmosphere... seriously amateur espresso, no micro foam lattes... i was surprised given the reputation that they would be mediocre at coffee.
Coffee? Amazing. Cake? Spectacular. Staff? Beyond awesome! Location? Fantastic. Atmosphere? Unbeatable. Food? Instagram perfect. Love taking my out of town friends here!
Absolutely the kindest staff! I made a special anniversary request and they were incredibly accommodating. Thank you so much for being so sweet!
Fresh oysters from the beach in town were so good!Just minutes to walk to the beach for beautiful sunsets over their oyster farm!Loved the spicy hot sauce and quail egg selection.Great marijuana cigarettes next door tooThanks guys!
Love this place. It is warm, cozy, friendly, and a good value. From the moment you walk in, you know there is something special about this place. The food is always good, no matter what you order. The coffe is good and not acidic, and of course the chocolate cakes and deserts are really good
Very cozy little coffee joint. They do serve alcohol. I enjoyed my time here on a first date. Coffee was excellent. I actually ordered a second white mocha. Very comfy place. Would go again.
The place is one of th he best kept secrets. The coffee is good but... th he cakes/desserts are wonderful
It almost doesnt get better than this. We love going to The Chocolate Bar! They have awesome truffles, menu options and beverages.
Best place for coffee and to do work. Priced better than major coffee shops
Great place to spend some time with someone special. The desserts are amazing. Friendly staff. If you visit Grand Island, this place is a MUST!!
Order a Cuban Latte with a Carrot Baby cake slice, and you will not be disappointed. Or for lunch, the Bourbon BBQ Sandwich and Red Pepper soup. Yummmmm.
Love this place! I come back from KC to visit family and this is my go-to coffeeshop when I need to work. It reminds me of a few in KC I enjoy. Coffee is always great, the place is always clean, the staff is wonderful, and they play a great variety of music as well.
My husband and I stopped by the Chocolate Bar after seeing a movie at the historic Grand Theatre. The atmosphere was inviting. The drinks devine. The baked goods were sinfully delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. There were several knots of customers scattered around the spacious area. The clientele was a mix of ages from Millennials to Baby Boomers. I couldnt believe I was in a bar and actually able to converse with husband without shouting. We enjoyed our experience and will return again.
Great environment, not too loud. Great place to unwind that is not a typical bar atmosphere. Great staff as well, very knowledgable about their products and happy to answer all our crazy questions.
Love the vibe of this place. It is a unique eclectic place that definitely stands out among the others in this small town. Soup and desserts were awesome!
We lived in Grand Island for a while but have been south of Lincoln now for 5 years. My wifes favorite was the Rainbow layer cake. I was in GI Thursday, called them in the mid afternoon and swung by to pick up an entire cake for my wifes birthday Friday. I kept it in the fridge overnight, dropped it off at her office a little before noon. It was very dry and disappointing. Kinda a bummer. We threw most of it out.
New age charm in an old building. Yummy desserts and drinks. A little pricey. A good place for a treat!
Fantastic lunch, the paninis are awesome.
Whatever you try, it is going to be good. We were there mid afternoon so it was quiet.
Quiet atmosphere, relaxing, freindly. Delicious cakes and candy, unique cocktails. 3 large meeting rooms that can be turned into larger spaces. MUST check out the television in the mens room mirror!
One of my favorite spots to go for anytime in Grand Island. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, after dinner drinks, and desserts! Incredible staff and beautiful atmosphere. Definitely a spot to try if youre visiting Grand Island!
I appreciate that Grand Island now has a restaurant offering more than a dressing-free-salad for us Celiacs! Everyone else weve treated here Love the coffee, teas, and mixed drink selections along with the menu and dessert menus. Its Big & yet cozy place!
The atmosphere here is great and is something Grand Island needs more of. It’s refreshing! This is a wonderful place to visit during the day or evening. The hot or iced Cuban is delicious!
Ive been going since they opened, and am an addict!VERY consistent in quality, treats, and service, which I dont see often enough.Lemon blueberry pound cake needs to be year round though!And for the favility its small, cozy and ability to have a conversation without yelling is great. Plus really nice *clean *bathrooms
This is agoof place to something other than burgers. Eating there often wouldve made ordering easier. The salad was good but just not what I liked. They had carrot cake that was really good.
Really good cakes + super friendly staff
This place was amazing. Great food great drinks. Friendly staff. What a cool experience.
Really good coffee! Nice atmosphere. We didnt order food but it looked like a nice selection!
Tasty desserts and creative cocktails. Love the outdoor seating.
This is a great place to have a drink or dessert and meet a friend. Great atmosphere!
I enjoy the great coffee and the nice atmosphere. Great place to relax for a coffee and a snack.
Great atmosphere, super nice staff, really cool place to hang out, catch up with someone, or have a casual business meeting!
The best spot in town. Posh but not snobby. I go there a lot
Studio k was featuring original artwork by two Regional artists. The artist were on hand to discuss their work and explain their techniques which was very useful. Prices for these and other art Works throughout the studio or very reasonable
I was at the chocolate bar in Grand Island on a Saturday, I had a friend visiting from out of town and had good previous experiences. We had the Cuban coffee unfortunately the service was poor we got our beautiful Cuban coffee in a Styrofoam cup like I was at McDonalds or worse a convenience store, The staff was un-interested. The coffee was delicious and we got some truffles but got them in a sack instead of a box.
Place is great. Chocolate cake is sooooooo good... highly recommend.
Great atmosphere and yummy treats. Good place to hang out with friends.
Have never really received the best service from this place. Geel like the drinks are very overpriced for the little you get. On one evening I literally waited for almost 30 minutes for a drink that was only half full. No apology from the bartender or server. There were people that walked in after I had gotten in there that were served before me. I had to remind them twice about my drink that I had already paid for and not received yet. I prefer to skip this place when I am out with friends.
Wonderful! Food was top notch, great taste & presentation. I had the blue cheese pear almond salad - fantastic. Also, desserts looked amazing & chocolates soooo tasty! Great atmosphere for socializing or getting work done- trendy, classy, & fun.
Cozy environment thats both comfy and modern. The drinks and desserts are incredible, and the staff is top notch. Definitely recommend this place!
Get the rainbow cake. You wont be disappointed. The staff was so wonderful and friendly, and the food was so great.
Great local place to get any kind of coffee that you want. They also have a full bar.
Loved their almond milk lattes and so grateful for their delivery service!!
Everyone is extremely friendly, and the drinks we get are consistently amazing! I would highly recommend The Chocolate Bar to anyone looking for a great coffe shop with a relaxed, fun environment.
It is a nice coffee shop with lots of seating. The ambiance is of a quaint city shop with all the same nuances except you can actually find parking, lol. Staff was friendly and knowledgable. This place is definitely worth trying out.
Best Coffee I have had and the Cuban latte is amazing
Nice place to go for conversation and good food and beverages.
Wonderful food. A bit pricey but worth it.
It was the first time I have been there. I went to Joan Gosdas retirement party. The place is very clean.
I love going to this place. Especially on a game night that happens on the 2nd week of the month. I order my favorite salad and dessert too.
We stopped in after a concert at 10:30 Saturday night. Many folks had same idea. We paid 16.00 for 2 coffees and 2 pieces of small cake. 1 coffee came, later the cakes came. 15 minutes after that came my coffee. I got a sorry when it was put down in front of me. No cream or sugar that was taken during time if order. Worst cup of coffee I have ever had. My 2nd experience, my friends 1st. Full cup of coffee left behind . I left a tip at time of check out.
Fun atmosphere and great food!
Owner introduced herself and was very friendly staff makes me feel welcomed. Food is yummy! Im from los Angeles, and this place makes me feel like Im back home. Classy. Trendy, good vibe, good drinks and yummy food!
Great coffee and lunch food. Make sure to try their cuban latte! The evening turns into a whole new party!
GOOD BUT TOOO $$$$$$ ATTENDED A CBD INFORMATIVE SHOW INTERESTING!!!!
Amazing place! I love taking the time to go downtown GI and get a slice of cake from The Chocolate Bar. Its a comfortable place to just sit and chat with friends, with the great service!
Great selection on drinks and desserts! Cool comfortable environment
Chocolates were ok. Wife wouldnt finish the chocolate cake was a bit tough, frosting was ok. Coffee was good. Plants need pruning and repoting
Beautiful space... Delicious drinks... Tried several! Awesome service!
A Chocolate Bar that falls short on their selection of chocolate. I love the fact that they serve drinks and the staff are friendly. But its a Chocolate Bar with a VERY LIMITED selection of chocolate. This place serves drinks, limited chocolate, lunch, dinner, and they close early if business is slow. This place has an identity crisis. Maybe they need to provide all these alternatives to attract business - I dont know. Maybe if they were truly focused on selling chocolate the people of Grand Island would not support them - I dont know. I just know this place reminds me of someone in search of themself. Once you find yourself, I may visit again.
Great atmosphere and great service!
Food was great. Nice atmosphere. Very good service. I will be back.
The Chocolate Bar is one of the best coffee shops in Grand Island. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and the paninis are extremely delicious. You should also try a slice of their amazing chocolate cake. Just be sure to ask for your receipt to get the wifi password. Alcoholic drinks are served here as well.