Chocolate Spa & Nail

This is my spot to get my nails done! I love everything about this place, from the soft color on the walls, the nice music they play, the consistent good work on my nails from all technicians, the amazing massages (while you dry or paid massage), and so much more. They pay attention to little details like the hot stone massage during your pedicure, fun freebies during certain times of the year, and just overall making you feel special. Oh… and the price is super reasonable!
I even have a friend who left her nail salon to come here because of the amazing pedicures. I’ve had reflexology once and that was pretty magical as well.

Excellent! Friendly staff and they are consistent. Very clean. Prices are reasonable too

Usually, I like to do my own mani-​pedi for hygienic purposes. Also, I sometimes feel as if I can do a better job than the person working on my nails.
When I walked into Chocolate Spa and Nails, I realized that this was the place for me. Very clean, neat, and friendly staff. I was provided with excellent service and got more than just a regular mani-​pedi in which I paid for. I felt like I was getting all the works that came along with a mani-​pedi; a foot scrub, a foot moisturizing treatment, and a hand/​foot/​neck message. I noticed that everyone does not give the neck message, however, you get the works along with having great nails in the end result. The woman who served me was well deserving of an excellent tip. This is a great place with decent prices.

Got treated to foot reflexology and love it. It was an amazing hour and good deal. Went back for pedicure and felt they rushed it. I agree with previous reviews on this. Techs are nice but felt my pedicure was not on par as with other salons I’ve been too. So no for pedicures and yes for reflexology.

I have tried this place at least three times. The first time, I was so impressed by the vast nail polish selections – tons of Essie and Opi. They also have a great inventory if you want to buy polish. The polish is a few dollars more than a drug store, but you can walk out with the same polish on your hands.
My next two visits (also my last) were pretty much the same. Apparently, all of the nail techs live in NY and rush back at store close. Even if you have just been polished, you only get to dry for about 3 minutes, then they spray your nails. Of course, you are more prone to snags and mistakes. They will sloppily fix them but send you out. The service is very disappointing. Unfortunately, they do a fast pedicure and you barely have a chance to soak your feet. I gave it two stars due to the polish selection, clean space, and sterile instruments. The service cheapens the experience.

The quality of the experience here really depends on who ends up doing your nails. Some give great manis/​pedis and massages, others can’t even file a straight line. Everyone is always pleasant though. I have had both good and not-​so-​good manis and pedis here hence the middle of the road 3 stars. I try to make a mental note of the names of the manicurists I like then book appointments with them in the future. Unfortunately, every time I find someone I really like, he/​she ends up leaving. Guess it is just the nature of the business but it makes me wonder how well they treat their employees if the good staff never sticks around? I continue to go here out of convenience and because of the area salons I have tried they are the cleanest, friendliest, and are reasonably-​priced. I like that they open a fresh set of disinfected tools right in front of me. And it’s only $ 30 for a mani/​pedi everyday, unlike other salons who only offer that «special» Mon — Wed. Oh and for $ 10 you can add on a 10-​minute foot massage. I’m sold!

This is not a complete review as much as it’s a review for my first impression of the spa. I visited the Chocolate Spa a few months back to get my mom a gift certificate for the foot reflexology that they offer and was quite pleased with what I witnessed. I was greeted immediately and asked by the gentleman who greeted me what he could do for me. I asked if they offer gift certificates for the foot reflexology and he was more than happy to accommodate my request and even put the gift certificate in a fancy envelope. I forget how much they charged for the foot reflexology, but I know it was in the $ 20-​$ 40 range. My mom has yet to use it, but rest assured that I will update this review when she finally goes in!
Also, before I forget, as someone who’s read horror stories about spas, I am very picky about where I go and always keep an eye open to see how the other customers are at the time.
I’m pleased to report that I was delighted to see one customer, an elderly lady, positively in a state of bliss from the shoulder massage she was getting while her manicure dried, so I guess the people at Chocolate Spa have their own magic touch!

Two of us went here on a Sunday morning less than an hour after they opened and they were already busy. We were able to be taken immediately but customers behind us had to wait. The two people who did our nails were nice and did a good job on the manicures. The salon is relaxing and clean. I would go back.

Loved this place! I was at Yale in school and only discovered this place before graduation. Wish I had known about it before. It’s definitely worth the extra few dollars for the massage for the pedicure. I also got a gel french manicure that looked great and lasted a long time. The ladies that work there are all very nice and I plan to come back here any time I’m passing through New Haven.

Horrible… got a pedicure here earlier and they literally washed my feet, scrubbed them once, and painted my toes. I could have done a much better job myself at home. What a waste of time and $ 25!

Upon arrival I requested a regular pedi and a manicure and they said that was fine. When I got to the chair, I asked if I could just sit in the pedicure chair and let my feet soak! He suggested that I have to get a more expensive service to just sit and soak before beginning the pedicure.
Once my feet were done I walked over to get my nails done and they told me it was too late (because they closed in 45 minutes) and I couldn’t get it done after they told me initially I could!
Then…I said fine, I proceeded to the drying station to let my toes dry! Another technician came over and demanded that I pay now! So I walked to the l registered and attempted to hand her the money but needless to say, she snatched the money out of my hand!

I visited this salon for the first time to treat myself to a pedicure on my birthday. I had heard about it and being a chocolate fanatic the name instantly attracted me. I went on a random afternoon in the middle of the week so the place was pretty empty. I just walked in and asked for my pedicure but you can also call to make an appointment. The prices are reasonable and there’s a variety of different types of pedicures to choose from. I picked the cucumber pedicure. You also have the option of getting a massage while getting your pedicure. Honestly the massage chair was a little rough for my taste but whatever. I also got a nice little shoulder massage while waiting for my toes to dry. All in all it was a good experience and I’ll definitely go back again.

Amazing value and friendly atmosphere. I can see they have a ton of regulars. Some of the people who work there are fantastic and have given me some of the best manis and pedis of my life in terms of how they looked and how long they lasted. I have also had a few bad experiences. One thing I don’t like is that they do your cuticles without soaking them first. The good outweighs the bad by far though.

If you are looking for one of those fancy, expensive spas, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a clean, contemporary & tranquil spa with great service, this IS the place for you. I have patronized this spa a number of times and I always leave relaxed and very happy. I primarily go there for reflexology and I have never been disappointed. Today I had the pleasure of having Grace and she was the bomdiggity! And, you can’t beat the prices. She massaged my neck, back and shoulders for about 20 minutes. The rest of the 40 minutes were spent working on my feet. By the time I left I felt very relaxed and happy.

I visited this salon about 4 years ago & did not like it because I felt as though my services were rushed and didn’t feel like they offered a variety of polish colors. Nonetheless I visited again today, thinking it may have improved 4 years later. Unfortunately, it has not! My regular pedicure took less than 15 mins to complete, which typically a pedicure should be at least 25 mins. I also received a gel mani while there which was also rushed and done within 20 mins. Not to mention, I was not pleased with the variety and polish colors they offered once again!
I would recommend this place if you need services done while on a lunch break, as they will have you in and out. But if you’re looking to spend some relaxing time at a nail salon, this is not the place!

This place is my go-​to for a relaxing mani/​pedi. Services come with hot stone and quick massage. Atmosphere is clean, contemporary, and tranquil!

I won’t be returning here! I bought a living social deal, that they refused to honor after it expired even though living social told me they had to, so I paid cash for their sub par service and not great customer service skills, he barely rubbed my feet during the pedicure, and my manicure was streaky when it dried and chipped only 2 days later, don’t waste your time or money

I have been to all the nail places in Amity and I think this one just became my new favorite. The staff was nice and the prices were reasonable. A regular pedicure is only $ 20 bucks! I lame «monday thru weds» rules like another local business. I also got a shellac manicure for $ 30, which I think is in-​line with other places. They did a nice job and paid attention to detail. I will definitely be back.

I had a groupon for a Reflexology session and although I was a little skeptical at first (I was escorted to a separate building next to the nail salon), it was an amazing back, arm and foot massage. They work really hard and it shows. The session was suppose to be an hour but I’m pretty sure it was over an hour. Just when I thought we was done, there was another step including a hot stone massage ending. I highly recommend!

This is a great place for a mani/​pedi!
The salon itself is nice– clean, bright and modern.
They have a large array for colors, both OPI & Essie to choose from, they do an excellent job.
The people who work there drive down from NY everyday to operate the salon. If that’s not dedication and commitment to service — then I don’t know what it. I mean really if gas is $ 4/​gallon you’re not going to drive 60 minutes to get to work and do a bad job, right?.
AND…they still give the shoulder massage while drying. Living in DC I’d forgotten that added bit of service that gives the whole experience a happy ending. Love this place and ALWAYS go when I am home.