Bar of Chocolate

What a cool, unique spot to get drinks and desert. Highly recommend the mocha martini and the flourless torte. The espresso martini was good, but was very alcohol forward leaving me missing some of the classic espresso taste. The crème brûlée’s flavor was spot on, but unfortunately the sugar crust was a bit thick and didn’t shatter right. Overall a great little place!

You want a cool little night cap with a date a dessert? This place. One of the waiters came out and told me, “hey cool shirt”. The waiter turned out to be dating someone but the quality of food and cocktails were above decent.; I will say that it took genuinely 47 minutes between rounds so atmosphere and quality are solid, service is mid

OVERALL 5/5 NOTE THIS IS FOR DESSERT ONLY I came here looking for a sweet treat after some great seafood. I had the rice pudding and cheese cake. The location was full but the nice hostess was able to pivot and let us sit in the lounge area once she knew I was here for dessert. The waitress was quick nice and attentive. I asked for suggestions and she mentioned the rice pudden which was very yummy. I added some photos here to show both the atmosphere which was very low tone in my area and had coffee shop vibes mixed with old style building as this is Portland. Overall it was a wonderful experience for a nice dessert. I had an expresso and it went very well with the sweet treats.

Amazing martini’s. One of the better dirty martinis ive had as well as a great cheese cake

Best chocolate caramel martini EVER! The German chocolate cake martini and the carrot cake was delicious as well.

the only bar in town (to my knowledge) that will serve you absinthe with a proper sugar cube setup. also, the desserts are solid and remain very reasonably priced. I’ve always been glad this place exists, and coming back for the holidays, I’m even happier at how little it’s changed over the years. keep it up guys!!

a wizard behind the bar enchanted my evening!!! this chocolate salted caramel martini is the best drink i have ever had :) would come back all the way from NYC for this!

This had been someplace I was excited to try out for a few years, but never had the right opportunity to go. Last night was the chance, and I was very much looking forward to it. Was quickly impressed that my date and I only had to wait less than 5 minutes to get 2 seats at the bar at around 9pm on a Saturday night. The experience went downhill immediately from there. My date and I were not greeted by the bartender nor offered menus, just asked if we’d like a drink. Her attitude was crisp, cold and off putting (btw, never got her name, and the name on the receipt for cashier was “Host with the most”). No hospitality whatsoever. Was it because I was on a same sex date? Better not be. We were mostly there for dessert, and the idea of a drink was the cherry on top if you will. Ordered a seltzer water, martini and 2 desserts. Seltzer was presented rapidly. I watched the bartender make a martini that looked like my order, leave it on the bar rail exactly where she made it, walk away and start working on something else. I asked another staff member if that was my drink, she asked the bartender and confirmed it was in fact mine. How’re you going to make me a $13 drink and leave it on the rail, near me but not in front of me, without giving it to me?? At that point I was over her attitude and didn’t want to sit there anymore. Thought it would be better to just take our desserts to go and sit on a nearby bench and enjoy the beautiful night. Before receiving the desserts I asked for utensils and she responded they do not provide to go utensils. (What?!) It was then that our desserts came out…2 crumpled up pieces of aluminum foil stacked one on top of the other. I was so appalled and offended I refused them and asked for the bill. I have never, ever been served brand new food (meaning not leftovers) in a smooshed up piece of foil. If I had been told when I asked her to make the items to go that they didn’t have to go containers, I would’ve canceled the order before they wasted 2 pieces of cake. I’ve worked in many restaurants, hotels and service jobs in my life. I’ve also dined out more than I should admit. This has got to be the worst experience I’ve ever had with service. Will never return, and will do my best to spread the word that this is a place to be avoided. As soon as we left we, walked directly to Gross Confection Bar, had exemplary service with fantastic desserts and far better atmosphere.

My friends and I decided to check this place out after dinner for drinks. We found this place online. There were 3 of us so had a short wait while they cleaned up our table. This is a great place to hang out. They play music. It's noisy in here but you're still able to talk and hear each other. I got an iced latte and my friends ordered drinks. Everything was good! Highly recommend to check this place out if you're in town.

I will always love Bar of Chocolate for its delicious, dessert-themed martinis, dim lighting, and cozy ambience on the iconic, cobblestoned Wharf Street. Unfortunately, our experience on Saturday the 22nd was less than stellar. The wait, despite BOC being packed, luckily wasn't too bad. We told the host that whilst 5 of us were there, we were waiting on a 6th. She sat us at the last available table, which barely fit 5 of us, but we were just grateful to get a table. From the get go, despite all of us being overly friendly (given how busy it was), we were met with a rude attitude. Everyone who I was with works in customer service and understands what it's like to be understaffed and overwhelmed, but no one ever verges into rudeness unless a customer is being extremely disrespectful (which we weren't). If we asked for a singular menu (omg), for an *additional* menu to share among the 6 of us (we were given 1), or for a 6th chair to accommodate the 6th person in our party (we were sat at a table meant for 4 and barely fit), it was a problem. We were expected to figure out ourselves how to seat the 6th member of our party at our table, and told that they wouldn't be able to squeeze her in. ...What? Then why'd you seat us to begin with?? We then politely asked if we could move to the table next to ours (that party had left, and there was no one waiting to be seated), and again, this was met with rudeness. We weren't trying to make things harder on anyone, but we did expect for our friend to have a place to sit instead of awkwardly standing up next to our table. To top it all off, the music was ear-splittingly loud and we had to fight to hear each other, pretty much yelling the entire time. We still tipped close to 25% just because we appreciated getting into the bar despite how busy it was. But still, the behavior from our waitress was seriously unacceptable.

Great place for espresso martinis and dessert, my favorite spot if I'm feeling a sweet tooth! I always enjoy the atmosphere and the service here! Plenty of options to choose from but seating can be difficult for big parties! Would recommend

To close out an amazing Portland trip, we visited Bar of Chocolate after it was recommended by a local tour guide. The chocolate martinis were so good, and you can't even taste any strong alcohol taste. It really felt like drinking an upscale chocolate drink. We also opted to get the creme brûlée dessert, which came out hot and was super creamy. This is a great spot to sit back, relax and have a couple of after dinner desserts drinks.

We stopped in here Thursday night for dessert. We were seated quickly. It was around 10pm, so still early. There were a decent amount of people there. Not packed. Dimly lit. It's cute inside. Nice date place. We started with a Brandy Alexander Martini and the Chocolate Salted Caramel Martini. My boyfriend tried mine and sent his Brandy Alexander back for the Chocolate Salted Caramel haha. It's THAT delicious. BEST martini I've ever had!! 10/10. Highly recommend!!! The carrot cake is good. Not a fan of the frosting, so I'm happy there was not a lot of it. The carrot cake itself is moist and flavorful. 8/10 We will try the chocolate cake next time and we are definitely getting the Chocolate Salted Caramel Martini again!! Love the dark chocolate and cocoa powder on the rim of the martini glass. So good!! We will be back there. :)

I liked the chocolate tart with berries but then was way too full to enjoy my German chocolate martini which was also very sweet. It's a cool bar with a fun, loud vibe. I'd recommend it for people with a huge sweet tooth.

Fun spot for young people lol but a little too much for me. It was filthy and wet inside, I get it, there's lots of snow on the ground and it's probably unavoidable but the bathrooms were nasty too. Music was blasting, it was hard to talk at our table. Staff was great though and were genuinely friendly while keeping up with a very packed bar. Martinis are big and sweet and strong. Location in the alley is fun and convenient.

Great creme brûlée!! Went in at 6pm and sat right down. The salted caramel martini is good but very sweet!

Delicious!!! Super cute place for drinks after dinner and very cozy vibe. We were seated as a group of 7 within 10 minutes which was convenient for a Friday night! The sweet martinis were really yummy. I'm glad I got to visit!!

I do my due diligence before going to a restaurant or bar, so I was nervous given the mixed reviews here. Luckily, this was a great experience. Chocolate cake and a chocolate martini by the fire on a cool summer night? Yeah, that IS a scene from a movie. Ambiance outside is great. Inside is a different story... so let's focus on the ambiance I experienced. My partner and I got our own fire pit and the server was so nice despite clearly being understaffed. Grasshopper Martini: 10/10 Thai is one of the best grasshopper martinis I have ever had! It was so creamy, I don't know how they did it. It tasted like there was barely any alcohol and every sip was delightful. Chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting: 8/10 It's not the best cake I've had but it did hit the spot. The cake itself could have been more moist and the proportion of cake to frosting could have been better too. Overall, this bar was exactly what I needed. A nice, chill vibe with dessert and a good drink. I would happily go back but know I'm not expecting the best dessert foods but good dessert drinks.

We had the chocolate martini, the chocolate salted caramel martini, and the German chocolate martini. All soooo good! We also tried crème brûlée and the German chocolate cake!

Stopped in for some espresso martinis which came highly recommended by some friends. We arrived at opening and sat outside with our dog. Waitress promptly came out to greet us. She was the sweetest and showed so much attention to our dog, she even fed him a little bowl of whipped cream. The espresso martinis were great. Cute atmosphere great for people watching. Will return in the winter when we return to the area to experience the indoor ambiance.

Phenomenal drinks. Phenomenal service. Must try. Great for after dinner drinks and dessert!

The best dessert martinis I have ever had. The salted caramel is my absolute favorite. They are massive and decently priced. They also have desserts that are really amazing. Every martini I have tried has been great. They have a bar and a few tables. They also have a large outside area with cute fire pits. A great spot!

Adorable place with amazing espresso martinis and desserts! It's a great place to go after dinner!

WORST BAR EXPERIENCE EVER!!! We went here for dessert and after dinner drinks and we were so unsatisfied that we just had to leave. First of all, they sat us at a table right next to the bathroom so we had to constantly deal with the jostling of people coming in and out of there. Our drinks were disgusting, I ordered a Sazerac and my fiancé ordered an espresso martini. A Sazerac normally goes in a rocks glass so I was shocked when I saw it come out in a martini glass. When I tasted it, it was all bitters. Normally there's 2 dashes of bitters, but it tasted more like 4-5. If you tried serving that in New Orleans, you'd have a voodoo curse put on you. My fiancé's espresso martini was way too strong and not balanced at all. We couldn't even take a second sip of our drinks. We hoped to order crème brûlée for dessert but our waitress told us after she brought our drinks that they were out, which happens, but after we decided not to order dessert it just seemed like she ignored us the rest of the time. I had to flag her down to get the check and she was very short and rude about it. If you're looking for good drinks and dessert in Portland, keep looking cause you definitely won't find it here.

Holy mama, these are the best chocolate, espresso, flavorful martinis in New England. I sadly haven't tried the desserts as some of the martinis are a dessert within themselves. I've had a few martinis here - German chocolate (2nd place), creamy espresso (delicious but the other ones ya just don't see everyday), peanut butter (4) and the big kahuna, salted chocolate caramel (ONE). Salted choc. Caramel - the rim is coated in dark chocolate, with thick sea salt on choc - I could've drank 7 of these (but that wouldn't have been good for anyone). We went on a Friday night and the ambiance is awesome - great spot of an intimate date night as it is darker and a bit loud, but loud in a way that you can hear your martini mate still but feel like you're surrounded by a bunch of martini loving friends.

Cute spot with cozy vibes. Our group loved the variety of espresso martini offerings, and their desserts were delicious. The crème brûlée was our favorite, though the pb chocolate cake was a close runner up!

The best dessert cocktails I've ever had, no exaggeration. I got the German Chocolate as well as the Key Lime Pie (per recommendation from a guest next to me). The restaurant ambiance is dim and intimate. Service was great. Next time I visit Portland this is a must-go to place! And kudos to the bartender for understanding that the people want drinks that are tasty AND strong!

The bar of chocolate is a good option if you're looking for dessert-y drinks. I got the salted caramel chocolate and German chocolate martinis. They were decent but extremely sweet. I really like the concept of the drinks. The staff was wonderful. Everyone was really nice and helped provide recommendations. There are fire pits on the side patio that are good for cooler nights when you want to side outside (there's also indoor seating).

Can't beat anything chocolate! Tried to bring friends there but they opened later in the day and we were only in town for lunch.

I can't read the menu from my seat due to the minuscule writing on that chalk board but that does not stop there place from delivering the one and only key lime pie martini, wow if you don't have one open your eyes and get yourself one,

My favorite place in Portland!! The Mocha martini is amazing. The flourless chocolate cake was to die for! Highly recommend

We ordered 2 pieces of cake to go. They were pretty good, but it took quite a few minutes before I was even acknowledged, and then another 5-10 minutes before my order got taken. They were packed, so I understood a wait, but it seemed like only 1 person was waiting tables.

Our server recommended this place for cocktails. It did not disappoint. The drinks were strong and well made.

Chocolate torte was delicious. Whipped cream was great. Not the snazziest looking joint, it's more like a dive bar. Fun theme. Price was okay. I'd come back for the dessert!

This is one of my favorite bars in Portland and I always make a point to visit when I'm in town! Their chocolate martinis come with a chocolate rim on the glass and it's really fun. Be prepared for a bit of a wait (but it's worth it) and note that sitting at the bar can be great too, especially if you want to watch them make the drinks. I'm a huge fan of flourless chocolate cake, and this bar has one of the best flourless chocolate cakes I've ever had. I get a slice every time I visit! One con: the place is very loud. I'm hard of hearing and it's tough for me to hear friends that I go with, so I make sure to bring hearing assistance devices when I go.

Delicious martini's and great ambiance! Was recommended to us by a local and we're so glad we visited. The German chocolate martini was so good!

Great location and fantastic drinks. We enjoyed everything and came back again it was so good.

Great place for some chocolate martinis or dessert. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Service was good and helpful to order. It is a bar but they also have deserts. It was very busy when we went on a Friday night and it was very loud but a great little bar in old port Portland Maine.

Overrated place. And the drinks are average at best. The dessert is ok and maybe they so a good job of hiding the so so drinks.

Haven't been here in years and very glad I checked it out again. A little loud but cozy little spot with great ambience. My date thoroughly enjoyed her Expresso Martini and my Grasshopper Martini was decadent, like eating a bowl of melted mint chocolate chip ice cream! The chocolate laced rim worked perfectly as the chocolate gradually melted into each sip, very cool!

Fabulous friendly bar with hot bartender and delicious drinks and yummy apps. Great vibes here!

I love this place!!! The very best chocolate martini on the planet!! I am sad to find it only opens Thursday! Everyday everyone needs chocolate!!!!!

The Bar of Chocolate in Portland, ME is the place to be! Great drinks and even better desserts! The Salted Caramel Martini was to die for. My favorite part about the drink was it's salted chocolate covered rim! The service was so fast! Grab some friends and head to The Bar of Chocolate for a great night out!

Fun flavored and delicious espresso/chocolate martinis. Cozy environment and the perfect spot for an after dinner drink!

Such a cool place. Loud on the inside. Tables outside that had a fireplace in the table which seems so cool. The pistachio cake was to die for. So moist. I was amazed. Definitely stop by!!

Came here for some dessert after dinner and I loved my tarte! Nothing crazy but hit the spot and very decadent. Would want to come back to try the drinks. :)

The best dessert and martinis EVER!! 10/10 reccomend this to anyone visiting the old port

A few locals recommended this spot and encouraged us to try their espresso martinis and it lived up to the hype. We also ordered a piece of chocolate cake & cheesecake. and they were OK, their drinks are better. I expected a more elegant or elevated space but it's pretty casual and they offer indoor & outdoor options. Their service is fast & friendly, pricing is fair!

Ambiance is so nice, especially in the summer. Drinks tasty! Service was good as well

It has a cosy vibe , fun place to hang around with friends or if you want to try some interesting dessert cocktails! They have desserts for the day so be sure to check them out as they get sold out pretty soon . The selection of dessert was nothing extraordinary( in the photo) There's music playing which is kinda loud so was very difficult to converse . So maybe if someone is looking for a quiet place to sip cocktails, this might not be the place for you. We came here for desserts but a lot of them were unavailable and ended up taking chocolate tart . Would say not my favorite :(

Attempted to grab a drink here a few times in the weekend & it's always packed! Luckily got great bar seats & a small crowd on a Sunday night. The bartender was awesome & it was nice to have an empty bar. They also had outdoor seating with fire pits. We tried the salted Carmel martini & the mocha. Both excellent. The bartender also made us samples of a regular chocolate mix, yum. They do have dessert and some small plates however we did not eat there.

As a longtime espresso martini lover, this place was my personal heaven. They were able to accomodate my group of 7, which was surprising considering how the small the space is. We all ordered various martinis - espresso, chocolate, peanut butter, German chocolate cake, etc. and none of us were disappointed! It's the perfect spot for an after dinner drink. Also, highly recommend their creme brulee!

So for starters, this place is LOUD. That being said it was a great experience. We sat at the bar (it was the only place to sit at 10 at night) We ordered an americano (a real one bc they do have a booze one on the menu) a cappuccino, crème brûlée and the flourless chocolate torte. I thought the bartender did not hear me when I said cappuccino until he brought me my cappuccino. Just watching this guy run the bar was quite and experience! He just had this non stop flow to him, like he was performing a ballet. It was great. He knew what he was doing and it showed. The made a heck of a cup of espresso- pulled it just right. Absolutely no complaints. The whole area was poppin on a Saturday night and we'll totally be back to explore some more. Also side note- DO NOT WEAR HEELS TO ANY BAR ON THIS STREET- it's cobblestone with hills and indents and you will not be able to walk. Flats flats flats girls!

This place put all of their energy into tasty drinks...and zero into service. The 3 stars in this review are solely because of the key lime martini and the carrot cake - without doubt, the drink was fantastic and tasted just like key lime pie in a glass. However, getting the drink/cake felt like an act of Congress. Would not return but I'm from out of town anyway ‍

Awesome spot for a stop after a nice dinner when you want a good cocktail and some great desserts. My wife and I really im enjoyed the chill--though not overly quiet--atmosphere.

My favorite barista in Portland. If you're in Portland on a weekend, go here. Yummy dessert concoctions as well as some great wines.

We loved this place so much that we went back the following night. The service was great and friendly, though the small place was totally packed. It is well known for its carrot cake and we weren't disappointed and the crème brûlée was also outstanding. But the best thing of all, for me, was their salted caramel martini!! I can see driving to Portland again for just that!