Choco Bolo

«The best chocolate cake in the world,» that’s what the sign outside says. With a sign like that you better have a cake tasty enough to match that claim.
Bought a slice and a glass of milk.
Then I cried. Not really, but I wanted to.
The came was awful. Bitter. Dry. Awful.
Pitooey! After that one bite I downed my milk and left.

Cute spot. Would never drag a date here, but would be more than happy to lasso in an estrogen-​pumped friend who wants to yap mindlessly about boys and dogs that fit in purses. It’s just that kind of place. Plushy couch and dainty, mirrored tables with teeny tiny flowers in teeny tiny vases, etc.
I literally picked up my cup of tea, flung my pinky into the air, and said, «I feel like a pretty pretty princess.» Then, to my company: «Call me a pretty pretty princess. Immediately.»
Came in here because I had a maddening desire for the comfort of cripplingly dense chocolate. I got a slice of cake that hit the spot. The server was also quite nice. I probably wouldn’t rush back, but it’s nice to know that a place like this is open until midnight/​1am when everything else in the vicinity is lights out at dusk.

Great atmosphere. Decent price for the dessert and drinks. Good hangout place for bffs or couples.

For a sinfully sweet reward (for yourself, of course!) you gotta check out the Best Chocolate Cake in the World.
It’s a little shop on Spring Street tucked in between two stores. Easy to miss– but you definitely shouldn’t!
The inside has a bit of a café feel to it, small but cozy with a few plush chairs and a cushioned bench. The menu is small, but I think they covered all they need to. A selection of gelatos, coffees, muffins, and breakfast type items are featured alongside their amazing chocolate cake!
Bittersweet (80% Cocoa) Slice [$ 6.50] — Wow. This cake was amazinggg! The best part is, it was totally unexpected. I was expecting your usual 2 or 3 chocolate cake layers, separated and then covered by ganache or buttercream frosting, similar to something you’d get a Junior’s (which, by the way, does indeed have a good version of that kind of cake). Instead, I got a sort of velvety feel, almost mousse like but richer without being overly chocolate-​ty. There was also some sort of crunchy, airy, light substance that almost dissolved in your mouth as soon as you bit into it sandwiched in between the cake and on the sides. It’s really hard to describe if you haven’t tried it, which is why you gotta check this place out! At first, it was strange, since chocolate cakes don’t usually come with something crunchy, but with every bite it was more and more delicious. By the end, I was convinced.
Traditional (53% Cocoa) Slice [$ 6.50] — The milk chocolate is a bit less intense. Of course, those who aren’t into dark chocolate should opt for this one. It was seriously just as good! Next time we come back, we’d love to try a nice big scoop of their vanilla gelato to have alongside it.
Was this the best chocolate cake in the world for me? I absolutely loved it, but for me, it wasn’t the traditional thing I think of when you say «chocolate cake.» But depending on who you ask, this could definitely be someone’s best chocolate cake in the world. I don’t think you could find any chocolate lover who DIDN’T like this chocolate cake!

This café is nice but too small for big dogs.
Chocolate cake is also bad for dogs.
The staff was friendly though. Good selection of teas.

My experience here was great. I had the mint gelato in the medium size and a single slice of cheesecake, which were both delicious. I think in all I paid $ 12 inclusive of tip. I would go again.

Some of the worst service in the city– and in an expensive block in SoHo– I don’t get it.
Our server was extremely snippy, seemed overwhelmed by a slow stream of customers (couldn’t remember orders, was slow, had to be asked constantly to bring out basics like forks and napkins along with the cakes). Two-​thirds of the people who walked in the door when I was there eventually walked out without making a purchase because the server was too slow and there was not enough clean tables to sit at. And instead of apologizing for poor service, the server said in a really rude tone of voice «it’s my THIRD DAY. I am still figuring things out». Well, I for one won’t be around to hope she improves on day 4.
One star b/​c I got my chocolate fix. This review was from a couple months ago but I listed under «The Best Chocolate Cake in the World» which was apparently their old name.
** this was a Groupon visit. Server claimed she didn’t know how to redeem a groupon and almost made us pay full price till I told her she needed to call her manager.

Nice, small coffee shop. I was thinking they would be a cash only place, but much to my delight they accepted card. I ordered a black coffee, milk & Splenda. Pretty good coffee, nice small atmosphere. I paid around $ 2.50 plus tax. Sure you can get coffee cheaper at the big chains, but I wanted to support small businesses, and I’m always in the mood to try coffee.

I thought the price is standard in Manhattan especially for SoHo so I don’t know what people are complaining about. However declaring yourself as having the «best chocolate cake in the world» is a «little» exaggerated. The chocolate cake was standard, it melted in your mouth, it was moist but nothing really special. It is a really cute place and my friend really liked their apple tart which I thought was alright but gave them points for refilling my friend’s tea.

Came here for espresso and have to say, it was tasty.

My office generally buys bday cakes for our co-​workers at a different cake shop, but one time the shop was out of their chocolate option and we tried Choco Bolo. Needless to say we were converted forever.
The cake is amazing– super duper moist!!!
Service is great
Place is a great sit-​down and catch up place!

3.5 stars. I thought the stuff was reasonably priced and it’s such a cute little place! The cake I had was okay. I didn’t like the cream in it. i can’t remember the name of it. I would come here to try their savory stuff next time.

Little place. No room for crowds. But good. Different style of chocolate cake. Question: how can chocolate cake be «sad»? Answer: it can’t be… only people can!

It’s just the same sub-​par «Best Chocolate Cake in the World» coffee shop rebranded as Choco Bolo. They basically serve the same junk as before. If you didn’t like their sad interpretation of a slice of chocolate cake then, you won’t like it now.

Went to the spring st shop, i had a groupon for the place but apparently there machine «wasn’t working» ! Seriously! Way overpriced, value for money it doesnt even deserve a single star, if they are going to charge 7 $ for a slice at the least there servers should know whats in the cake, I asked the serving girl if she knew wether there cakes contained gelatin and her reply was probably shes not sure because they are made in a «FACTORY», who’re they kidding trying to build the image of a quaint lil local café.
IN short a complete waste of your time and money.

It’s a cute dessert/​coffee place. My friends and I were originally headed to Ceci Cela but wandered in since we hadn’t been before.
The whole place is a hole in the wall and a narrow hall way. There are 4 small 2-​people circular tables set up against one side where the bench is lined. When all tables are full and a group of 2 – 3 people come in, it gets very croweded as the space is very small.
We ordered the something lemonade, an affragato (sp?), and a latte with two chocolate cakes. Not bad, not amazing. Prices are on par with nearby places. 4 stars though, because I will probably return on a lazy afternoon.

Haven’t tried the location in Brooklyn, but we wandered into the cozy little shop on a chilly Sunday afternoon. We had a cup of coffee and a slice of the original chocolate cake.
However nice the café was, it would never be a main attraction for me. It would only be a place where I would stop by on the way somewhere if I just so happened to have a craving for chocolate cake. But, maybe I am not the target market for this place. After all, chocolate cake for me is usually only just chocolate cake.