The Chocolate Bar

03/11/2008 Posted by jterrazas

Stopped in during a girls night out. We were doing a progressive meal and completely were satisfied with the dessert here. Part of the shop is a little store and the other side is a little cafe type section. It was a bit crowded but it was also Saturday. The girls and I all shared and after trying the rocky road, mint, smore, and oreo cake, I was happily satisfied. Every single cake we tried was excellent. We also all left with a bag in hand and goodies inside. Kids will love it, it can be a date spot or a spot to drop by and pick up a dessert before going home. Do yourself a favor and try this place. You will not be disappointed.

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10/12/2007 Posted by gardenoakshouston

I am a lover of all things chocolate and what I found here is among the worst tasting I have tried. There has got to be better in Houston somewhere. I am sure the ice cream or cake is good but I didn't get any after tasting the chocolate. No thanks.

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09/26/2007 Posted by mrxavier81

My girlfriend and I found this little spot in the Houston Press and made our way to it as soon as possible. The staff was patient and attentive as we took our time trying to see what to get. So many choices! I've been to speciality chocolate stores all over the country, but this place was the best! The Chocolatte drink was to die for! I'm thinkin about going back this afternoon! Everything in the store was well worth the price and I was even able to buy some treats for my dog..which he loved! Bring a date, bring the kids...whatever you do...you must go to this place!

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, world class chocolate

Cons: Parking, Parking, Parking

09/19/2007 Posted by susil

My girlfriends and I love to frquent this dangerous pplace when we are in the need for some tlc. Go and try !!

Pros: Chocolate!

Cons: Chocolate!

08/08/2007 Posted by blancepain

For those that think it's overpriced maybe they should remember the place is called chocolate bar so that must mean they specialize in chocolate!! Who has even been to a specialty store that wasn't a little pricey. Really?!?!? As for the person who said the cake pieces are small they must of not got the chocolate cakes. The pieces are huge and can be shared by at least two people. Granted they do cost $10 and up but split it between 2 or 3 people and it's really not that much. The one thing I really love about this place is that you can get chocolate custom made. Comes in handy for special events. If you are cheap don't go here. If you love chocolate then make the trip!! Parking can be a big problem since the parking lot is very small.

Pros: Great chocolate, ice cream and cakes

Cons: parking...parking...parking

07/31/2007 Posted by texas_flood

Here you will pay top dollar for dessert that no human should eat. Only in Houston would you find a place that overcharges because people seem to think that the ultimate in dessert means enough calories for an entire day packed into one slice of cake, cup of hot chocolate, OR cone of ice cream. I love dessert, and I love decadent, chocolatey cakes, and all that, but the desserts here actually make me feel sick if I finish one. It's good at the first bite, but if you can't eat one without feeling sick, they're doing something wrong! It's an abomination to have a shop full of desserts, each one so cloyingly sweet, and not have a single item that's appealing because it's made well WITHOUT going overboard! Parking is a nightmare, and they never seem to bother telling you where the line starts.

Pros: Selection is diverse, you might enjoy up to three bites

Cons: Food makes me sick, way overpriced, at that price point no good selections available

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07/14/2007 Posted by proudhoustonian

I have bought Valentine's, Christmas and birthday gifts in the chocolate shop for years, and was excited when they expanded to include a cute sit-down area for eating cake and ice cream. The ice cream is what draws me and my friends, and while I'm sure the cake is good, I've never had it and don't take out-of-towners there for that. Make sure you take advantage of the fact that you can try as many different flavors as you want before you buy. My favorite is the orange chocolate ice cream, but some of my friends don't like it. I'm huge on chocolate (regular, dark, not white as much), but when someone had me try their lemon white chocolate, I was surprised by how it was different from what I expected and how much I enjoyed it. Their truffle ice cream has real huge truffles in it--it's tough to finish! As you can imagine, if you like chocolate, you'll probably like most of their ice cream flavors. It may have a slightly different vibe from places like Jaques Torres (Brooklyn, New York) and exquisite chocolatiers I've visited in Paris, but I think the chocolate here is pretty good in comparison, and I'm proud to have such a great shop so close to home.

Pros: One of the best ice cream shops around, excellent gift choices available

Cons: Parking available mostly on side streets when busy, expensive if you're not used to paying more than Blue Bell

01/25/2007 Posted by housteenie

I have no idea how a chocolate shop could be any better. The staff is kind and attractive. The food is amazing. The mint ice creams are especially good. I understand why one might be concerned with the prices; but I saw that Blue Bell was on sale at Walgreen's-- 2 for $7. If you want to eat ice cream at home or in the Walgreen's parking lot, out of a tub & in bulk, take advantage of the savings. The Chocolate Bar is a Houston hotspot. Anyone who thinks it is a candy store is really missing the point. I have been probably 50 times & have never been let down. Park on a side street so you don't have to worry about backing out on West Alabama.

Pros: unmatched in houston

Cons: parking is tricky

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01/03/2007 Posted by donatospina

My husband and I went to the Chocolate Bar for the first time last weekend on a Friday Night, only to find out that it is not at all like I had heard it was! The cakes are totally over priced!, ($6.95 per slice) and over rated!, and they are not even big slices! I am a desert and chocolate freak and I have eaten desert just about all over Houston, if I ever got a slice of cake for $6.95 for sure it was a pretty big piece!, but not at this place!!! They do not offer good coffee either, only regular or decaf brewed coffee, no expresso machine! The service also was not that good either, you can not get even a glass of water! They have a water fountain by the restrooms where you can get some water or else buy some!, and not to mentioned parking!, it is terrible specially on a weekend night!!! After spending $20.00 for 2 slices of cake (that was not bad but not great either) and 2 cups of brewed coffee, I will never go back again! I definitely do not recommend this place at all!

Cons: Overpriced cakes! No parking! Bad Service! No specialty coffees!

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12/04/2006 Posted by tbone55

I love the Chocolate bar, the staff are rely nice, and the chocolate is great. but the price is just a little expensive. otherwise it is worth it to go here.

Pros: best chcolate

Cons: little expensive