Chocolada Bakery & Cafe

Amazing food at this Romanian bakery/restaurant I grew up in Romania and one weekend I wanted to eat some traditional food that I grew up with so I searched and found this Romanian restaurant/bakery and I drove for an hour to get there and it was so worth it. The food was incredible, so delicious and reminding me of my days in my home country. Also, the deserts were so tasty and full of flavor. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to try some Eastern European cuisine.

Amazing restaurant! Really recommended for brunch! They serve natural orange juice!!! Omelette was fantastic and tasty pancakes. The service was excellent! Pablo was very friendly. I definitely enjoyed and I would come back soon!

This small bakery café is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in you feel right at home. The pastries are nothing short of delicious freshly baked, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor in every bite. The service is just as impressive, with a friendly team that goes above and beyond to make sure every visit feels special. Add in the café’s awesome location, perfect for a quick stop or a cozy sit-down, and it truly becomes the kind of place you can’t wait to return to again and again.

Cozy, neighborhood café & bakery whose staff (Thanks Danina, you deserve a raise!) that created a welcoming atmosphere that's a prime example of a 3rd space! While the total experience did lean me more towards 5 stars over 4, the fact that the cappuccino was tasty without sugar deserves 5 stars alone (harder to find than ya'd think!- So I can confirm their coffee drinks are delicious (which came with a little cookie, how sweet!). The food can range in experience, but I was satisfied with the Bananas Foster French Toast & bacon, but I also tried their potatoes and it was very delicious. Plus, it's in a walkable, easily accessible, multi-modal area in the beautiful Hollywood Boulevard in downtown that makes it an even better experience.

What a wonderful place! I've been there several times, and everything is always delicious. I especially loved the "cabbage with beef"—I'll definitely come back just for that dish. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

This was my first visit. I wanted to taste ethnic cuisine, as I never took the time to explore. I was pleasantly surprised as to my enjoyable time at Chocolada. I really liked my cod fish. I had mamaliga, and side of vegetables. The Mileu and atmosphere was quiet, restful. European Until a group of 4 boisterous diners upset my tranquility. Thankful I was finished with my dinner. The staff was concerned as they noticed the change in my expression. I reassured them, I would return. I enjoyed the restaurant. The diners were extremely rude. I made sure I left with a delicious dessert selection to be enjoyed in peace. & quiet at home. It was very chocolatey too. I couldn’t finish it. I left 1/2 of it over. I plan to return and try some other Romanian dishes. I enjoyed the staff as they attended in a professional manner outside dining and inside service. They were very pleasant too. I’m very focused on my Romanian heritage and exploring new places.

I had a delightful experience at this restaurant! The service was impressively fast, and the staff was attentive, making for a smooth dining experience. The ambiance stood out with a relaxing atmosphere complemented by good music, creating a welcoming vibe. The sandwich I ordered was flavorful and fresh, with quality ingredients that stood out. However, I found the bread a bit on the smaller side, which made it hard for the sandwich to hold together properly. That aside, the presentation was excellent, and the accompanying sides were well-prepared and delicious. Overall, this is a great spot for a quick yet satisfying meal. Just a slight tweak to the sandwich bread size would make the experience perfect!

It's very unfortunate I had such a negative experience at this restaurant. When I entered the restaurant I waited a while before a server came to my table. I ordered my food and immediately was not satisfied because my pita was wet ,soggy, and the egg was tasteless. It took forever for my server to check however I let him know my concerns right away. I told him I was ready for my check, he took my card and did not give a receipt with items marked. The manager came over with the plate of food and asked me to show him the problem. He said there was nothing wrong very rude inconsiderate and nasty no customer service. He could take 50 percent off and looked at me and said he is not doing anything. Threatened to call police for no reason. Not sure if this place welcomes people of color. It was very insulting and I had to call my bank for fraud. Shape on the guy with the glasses he is disgusting. I would never go back based on his actions. The soup was good

I had never entered the establishment until I finally did one evening to try one of their chocolate cakes which was so delicious! Then I came back for a brunch and I enjoyed savoring their eggs Benedict, it was mouth watering delicious! I still have their 5 cups of coffee free coffee on the house card they gave me years later! Lolz, how funny is that! Oh and all the girls working here are really nice down to earth dracula people, like me! Haha

What happened to this place???? Service was terribly poor and unprofessional. I can't believe that you go to the bakery on Sunday morning and they don't have any fresh crossaints! They give us some old from days before. How is that even possible. They give us chocolate crossaint with chocolate chips!!!!! Actually they didn't have anything. No orange juice, no milkshake. I'm super disappointed and won't be coming back. This is not European Bakery!!!

Excellent place for desserts and coffee after a meal at a restaurant nearby or as a stand alone for some of the most delicious coffee and baked fresh goods you're likely to come by. The white and black torte or the chocolate mousse is a must but after having tried a handful of incredible mouth-watering pastries, you won't go wrong. I eyed up several of the beautiful pies and cakes that they had in the glass case and if in the area again during our trip, I'll be buying one to bring back to the resort. Seating outside in the evening air is great along the promenade of well lit shops and bars along the expansive pedestrian zone. For the quality of the desserts and the coffee, prices were beyond reasonable and we look forward to coming back.

I wish I knew about this place sooner. So good I need to come in person and try their desserts. The carrot cake muffin they threw in was amazing and so worth it I don't have photos because I ate it too quick

Ordered food to go I get there I say hello nobody says hello they start laughing this place judge people. Also no silverware to eat and no napkins unprofessional place

This is the 2nd time at this establishment 1st time was for a cake Cake was just okay... expensive 2nd was for breakfast They open at 8am Arrived and the lights weren't even on. People were there getting ready in a rush The guy came to unlock the door and didn't even open it for us... he unlocked it and walked away which I felt was a bit rude. The 3 of us walked in and said good morning... the guy responded with "not a good morning for me" yikes... tbh if it was just me I would've walked out and gone to another place... that type of attitude between the door and the response was a little much for me... but the others I was with wanted to stay bc the food came recommended... we stayed he lightened up and it got better. Then I over hear his blonde coworker "I hate it here" I was not happy bc at that point I responded with "I hope the chef doesn't feel the same way" worried out $100+ tab of good and drink was gonna be crap Oh boy am I happy I was wrong... the chef gets 5 stars!!! THE FOOD MADE UP FOR EVERYONE'S BAD ATTITUDE!!! We ordered : 3-Traditional Romanian dishes: 2 orders of polenta that comes in a dome shape with feta and sour cream ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! So creamy and lush... we added everything together and just went to town. 1 order Mititei 4 big hand rolled sausage with fries the meat was so tender and juicy.. fries were average I would've gotten a different side if they had offered. 2 orders of French toast with powdered sugar and butter they came with 3 big slices and bit were they on the money. Simple buy delicious 1 order of eggs Benedict The hollandaise sauce was great flavor and the true star of the show were these crispy potatoes that the plate was served with... I ate every bit of it Drinks -We ordered 3 juices 2 -1/2 carrot 1/2 oj 1 carrot Squeezed fresh and tasted delicious Coffee 2 black coffees and 1 espresso No here's another downside... They did not explain that the coffee had no refills... So we kept refilling our cup of coffee and they kept charging us which I felt was a fail on their part because that is something that you should disclose... Especially when we weren't getting full cups of coffee at the end... Most breakfast spots include unlimited coffee and if they don't they usually say something... I felt like they were a bit deceiving... Because if we're being charge for coffee I would've liked to have known and order something better then just black coffee lol a cappuccino... at one point we ordered a side of milk with our coffee... Remember there was two orders of coffee and they only brought one small container for milk so I asked for another one of a Spanish girl behind the counter and she responded with "your server will get it for you "so I waited around and the server finally came out from the back and I asked him for some milk and Shernoff it was sitting in a container right in front of the girl...she just refused to pour me some... I would say one of the worst server experiences I've ever had. The service and attitude was lackluste Food was 10 out of 10 The ambiance wassilent for about 20+ min then they put Xmas music on and it was less quiet and drab and more cheerful. That loud door fan going off at all times and not just when ppl open the door was very annoying! I asked to shut it down since it was just us there and they did so that was nice... All in all 5 stars for the chef -2 stars for the service

It's a shame how this place has gone downhill over the years. The ambiance feels off and the place looks like it hasn't had maintenance in a while. The food also seems like some sort of villa romana knockoff.

I bought cookies, apple strudel and an apricot hamantasen. The chocolate chip cookies were very good. The hamantasen had sliced almonds which added to the flavor. The apple strudel was my favorite. I received terrific customer service from the person at the counter who answered questions about all the baked goods they carry.

Woah! You must visit this location and try their Mangolina dessert option! I wanted to try something different and as we are in mango season, I figured Mangolina should be a good choice, and my oh my was it! The texture and taste of the mango mousse was simply perfection and the accent of chocolate was the perfect finish on the palate! Chocolada Bakery and Cafe is located on the downtown Hollywood strip. You can easily get street parking or park in a nearby City parking garage. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is covered with umbrellas which Is great for children and families. There are many options on their menu and the service is excellent. Highly recommend checking them out!

Great place to grab dessert and coffee. I ordered the chocolate mousse cake and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was very good with whipped cream on top. The chocolate mousse was pretty good. There was lots to choose from and there is also outdoor seating. Staff was very friendly. Can't wait to come back and try other desserts

I really like this place. I usually come here for breakfast. This is one of the most affordable places in the area where you can have breakfast at an affordable price. The service is good and the food is good due to construction outdoor seating is not available. However, I would not let that stop me from visiting. The food is delicious and service is good. I haven't tried the desserts yet but will give them a try soon. I recommend this place.

How cute is this place?! It has a small town European cafe feel with cooler displays full of pastries and cakes. My husband and I ordered two pastries. His was very similar to a vanilla slice (in Australia) and mine was a decadent dulce de leche filled cookie. We also grabbed two tuna wraps to go and and iced mocha Frappuccino. The tuna wraps were simple with fresh veg inside. To top this visit off we were especially impressed with the service! Super friendly, and helpful! Thanks for the hospitality guys!

Very nice bakery. Word to the wise. No vegan and no German Chocolate Cake. I picked the second favorite for my birthday husband and that was the Carrot Cake. He loved it. Not too sweet. There are a few seats inside and lots of seating outside. Each table outside is covered by an umbrella.

It's unfortunate that the bake goods here are delicious cause the food is horrible and the staff is worse the owner looks miserable and treats her staff like garbage in from of clients don't bother unless you talking a snack to go and don't tip they don't deserve it

Love this place! Great for breakfast or just to enjoy delicious European sweets and bakery items and have great cup of coffee. We had the Savarina, authentic Romanian desert and Soup, both delicious home made style. Centrally located in Hollywood FL, this gem is a must visit. Friendly and attentive staff, our server Wilmar was very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended!

This place has been here for so many years. I have dropped in every so often thru the years and witnessed the new changes. The bakery has definitely changed. I saw they now have a gluten-free options. The desserts all look great. The restaurant has a small air-conditioned sitting area inside. It also has a nice shady outdoor sitting area. It's surrounded by plants. I liked the outside area. I ordered the strawberry smoothie. It was really good. It tasted like a milkshake to me lol. It was sweet and refreshing. The presentation of this drink was nice. It came in this clear glass swirled with pink stuff. It looked and tasted good. The Bagels and Lox were what I ordered. I added avocado to the combination and that just made the dish perfect for me. The bagels tasted very good. They tasted fresh. This was a pretty filling dish. I enjoyed it. It was their medium size bagels with smoked salmon capers, arugula, and cream cheese. The cream cheese tasted like it had chives. It was good. The staff was very friendly. Valentina was my waitress. She did a great job. The food was good and price fair.

Europian Style Cake! Not too sweet, creamy and delicious. They have a nice crew too. Get black forest

This place was great! We stumbled upon this place on mothers day. Although there were a lot of people sitting inside and outside, we were able to snag a table indoors. Great food and great service! A perfect brunch spot. Really enjoyed the vibe and the food was great.

A nice, little local restaurant and bakery that offers Romanian dishes and pastries. My friend and I came in for dessert after dinner. He had the tiramisu and I had the dantela pastry cake with hot chocolate. The dantela was delicious and fresh and the hot chocolate was one of the best I've ever had! The ambience needs some updating and improvement but it's a great option for a casual dessert. Service was very friendly and fast.

We were originally going somewhere else to eat, but they were having issues with their kitchen so we walked around and we found this little gem of a place and we decided to try it out. The service was great and the food was really good.

Ordered a large mango mousse cake for delivery via DoorDash and it was incredible! Light, airy, fluffy and not too sweet - perfect for a special occasion. They included a candle for $1 as well. Also tried the small heart shaped chocolate cake which was dense and rich. Would definitely recommend both!

I did love coming to this place. This is just right next to the street where cars would pass, if you dont like it bot a place for you but the food is great the service and good too and i love most is the price not so expensive and not so cheap about the middle range. Been here twice while staying in Hollywood! If you're looking for dessert and a sit down for a coffee I suggest this place. I love sitting outyjust right next to the road!

This place has been around for a long time. I've been coming here on & off for over 15 years. The owner told me today 6.19.20 that they recently changed up their menu a bit. Dining is out on the patio. Very cool area. Service is decent. I planned on eating on the patio today but the only deterrent was someone was smoking. And there's nothing more disgusting than having to breath in and smell someone smoking while you're eating. Totally gross. That's a total appetite suppressant right there. That was the only negative today. The avocado toast with the egg on it and the slight drizzle of the balsamic glaze was very good though. Once I cracked the yolk it just drizzled perfectly onto the toast & avocado. I wish I would have recorded it. It was almost like in slow motion.

Perfect place to people watch and enjoy one of the pastries or cakes they have to offer. I love the coffee/dessert combo here while I watch tipsy/drunk people bar crawl here. The cakes are fresh and great to sit outside and enjoy downtown Hollywood. On occasion you will find a birthday girl in a sparkly suit walking down with her sash and as the group is making the rounds. You will find them later throwing up on the side of the street.

If you have time in the morning, breakfast here was the best we had in Hollywood. The Salmons Benedict gave the craving for bagel and locks while still indulging me with the velvet of hollandaise. The avocado toast was perfectly balanced with the balsamic drizzle over top. The breakfast pita, there is a reason they put their name on it. The volume of food is enough for 2 people if you want normal size meals (but I never do). The empanadas were saved for later on the beach and they were still crispy even after sitting in the box for hours. My only comment is that it does take a while. Prepare for a wait but it is well worth it.

We stopped in a few days ago, on the recommendation of a family member. As there are not alot of parking spots outside, parking was a bit of a chore. We had to circle around for about 5 minutes until someone pulled out. Once we arrived we decided to get a sampling of their attractive cakes. Originally were going to take our order to go but it started to rain, so we decided to eat inside. As we sat down I was totally grossed out by the sticky table and dirty chairs. Restaurant management 101, have clean tables and chairs for your customers please. As for the food, the cakes sure looked good in the case, but I was not all that pleased with the quality. Alot of the cakes tasted like they've been sitting around for a long time. I was not impressed. For what it's worth, my kids seemed to like it all. Service was pretty good and the staff was nice, but this place is really nothing special at all. Two stars from me.

I loooove Chocolada! We live walking distance and it's the perfect place to stop at for some breakfast and pastries on the weekend. The opera cake was delicious. We also had another dessert that was lemon something. Also good! Totally recommend this bakery if you're in the neighborhood.

We came here for a lovely brunch experience, and we discovered amazing food, Daysi was a wonderful waitress, and we will come here as a regular brunch experience. but be forewarned, if you have an issue with your food, a mean old ogre of manager may confront your preferences and make you wrong about it.

Delicious late night treats. Wonderful cakes and deserts. And they also serve lunch and dinner. A great way to end the evening ....

Customer service is poor no one greets you when you walk in even when you are at the case looking at the deserts. The waiter wasn't friendly at all and felt like he is forced to work here lol , barely came to our table and answered for any request . All Desert looked good and tasty, coffee was good too. Customer service needs to be on par with the food.

Stopped here for desserts to-go after eating at El Bayú de Wela Sara. They have a nice selection of pastries and chocolates displayed. Ordered fairly quickly and was cashed out really quickly also. A cream puff pastry and a chocolate ganache, they were delish!

Decadent isn't the word. The things I ate here would make the devil blush. It's some of the best cakes and mousses I've ever had. My ONLY issue was the service was very slow, and our server said she was there alone so maybe on another time it would be better.

Def a nice outdoor dining experience. The waiters were nice and the menu was good. The iced coffee less bit that great but the food was tasty overall. I would most certainly visit again.

Desserts are always top notch, the other meals are not bad either and the coffee unbeatable! Not sure what the 1 star rating guy is talking about.

Lively location full of clientele from all over. Eclectic. Diverse. Unique. These are all thoughts that crossed my mind as I stepped inside this bakery and café. The interior is ample and has rows upon rows of treasures. Tiramisu, chocolate, flan, you name it and they have it or some variation thereof. Ended up with a chocolate eclair and a bottle of water, while my companion had a chocolate cake doused in rum and a cappuccino. The chocolate eclair was perfect with its cream center. I only wish I had left more space. I couldn't finish it. Meanwhile, the chocolate cake doused in rum was a delight but much too sweet for my taste. Luckily I was with someone and she happily enjoyed it. We sat outside at night and there was a singer present. She could sing in various languages and her voice was lovely. My only thing is I wish the atmosphere were more intimate as I wanted conversation rather than music. Then again, it was the weekend and it was night time. Saw that aside from treats, they also have a varied menu full of food and drinks. I'll have to try it at some point. There was a cocktail in particular that caught my eye. If only I could remember it. I think it had champagne and strawberries. Hmm.

I get the bad reviews about this place but honestly it's hard to find any other place open that early. I feel like that's why people go there and also their cappuccinos are super on point. Be prepared it's only street parking. And you know how Hollywood Blvd can be... Honestly, every time I go there, which is 4-5 times a year now, it's always different crew, which says a lot to me. Service is good thou, when they get busy can be slow but just as anywhere else. Our server was sweet , I believe was from Brazil, my friend cracked a joke, but she did not get it, I know it's hard to learn another language, but it could have been a really funny moment. I actually enjoyed my chocolada burrito, was so big I had the other half for lunch :) We are in love with their delis home fries!! I have to find out when I go next time if they can do loaded from them! Yummm!!! They provide fancy glasses for your sparkling water which is a nice touch. Like I said not my first option but I can find things on the menu that are edible. I had really bad experience here before, but seems like things had changed around. Give it a try and see for yourself.

Great food. Terrific bakery. Good service. Great atmosphere. Great location. No more to add.

Best Romanian pastries ! If I'm in Florida I have one pastry a day for me and my friends. I also enjoy all the Romanian food they serve. Great location, great food and great service!

I used to love this restaurant. The food was delicious, the service on point, and the empanadas were the best I've everything had. Over the past month, however, the quality of the food and service has dropped off precipitously. We just placed an Uber Eats order and they forgot an entree. Normally I would blame Uber Eats but this is the 3rd time it happens to us. I called the restaurant and their answer was, "oops!" To exacerbate the situation, the Chicken empanadas went from being full of chicken to now being stuffed with potato and egg and tiny bits of Chicken. Gross! Do NOT patronize this restaurant. I'm not sure if it's new management or what but Chocolada is now garbage. Buyer beware.

8/18/2018 - Saturday morning breakfast After a run and a beach workout, my friend and I were covered in sand so we needed a place that offered outdoor seating. She lives in the area and recommended one of her favorite places, Chocolada. Parking at that time was not a problem. It was metered parking ($1.50 per hour) Their outdoor seating area has cover which was nice on a sunny Florida day. My friend saw a couple she knew and while she was saying hello, I looked over at their plates. I asked them what it was. They said it was Chicken Florentine omelet. We sat ourselves at a table. (I believe you can choose your table) A young lady came by and we ordered waters and a Coladito. After looking at the menu, I decided to go with the Chicken Florentine omelet. It comes with 2 pieces of toast (white or wheat), home fries, and a side of diced cucumber and tomatoes. When our plate arrived, I noticed that the other people's omelet was egg whites only so I guess you can substitute if you want. They serve you a generous portion. I was surprise at how affordable it was. A plate like this would cost $12-$15, and it was around $7. Great customer service, our waitress kept refilling our waters. I would definitely be back!

So so disappointing!!! Service, Ordered Decaffeinated Capacieno, cold, cold send it back Did not make fresh. Justed heated. Still cold. Waitress had an Attitude. Not like it use to be. Ordered exclaim, PUBLIX has better.

The baked goods in this place are gorgeous! I had lunch next door and decided to get some goodies to go. I had a hard time deciding what to get. I would have bought more if we weren't leaving the next day. I got the fruit tart and it was delicious. Fruit was fresh and the cream was light and sweet. I also bought a few cookies. They sell them by the pound. We enjoyed their chocolate chip cookies. My son said they were some of the best he has had. He likes his soft with a little crunch. Their sesame cookies are good too. They gave me a 10% discount for paying cash too. Their staff was friendly. Wish I could go back.

The experience was amazing!! The server we got was a little slow and forgot to put one of our orders in so it took a little longer!! I think they just need more personal. Other than that the food was delicious

If you find yourself craving something sweet, Chocolada is the place to go. We stopped in to buy some treats for our 4th of July celebration and everything was amazing. We bought a large box with a variety of pastries including, passion fruit, hazelnut mousse, dulce de leche, dobos, a ganache cake, alfajores, and a bunch of others. I also ordered their mint lemonade which was soooo good and refreshing. The desserts were a big hit! They also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner too, which we will try next time!

When you first walk in, the pastries and cakes in the displays look delicious. I almost wanted to order one of everything they had because everything looked and sounded soo good, but I refrained from doing that and got three different pastries. I tried the passion fruit mousse, coco-limo, and triumph (basically hazelnut and chocolate flavored). The coco-limo was my favorite. It is sort of a mousse consistency vanilla/coconut flavor with hint of lime and topped with shredded coconut. Tasted really good. The other two were less impressive. The passionfruit is not exactly like the flavor you would expect from fresh passionfruit. It is also a mousse with chocolate collar around. The chocolate tasted good, but the mousse itself was nothing to rave about. Also it did not seem very fresh especially the cake on the bottom of the dessert for both passionfruit and triumph did not seem very fresh. Triumph which is a hazelnut mousse with chocolate on top and pieces of hazelnut inside. I think its good to have hazelnut inside, but the pieces just seemed a lot to me. I would have preferred just the mousse and the chocolate without the actual hazelnut pieces. Nonetheless, it's a decent place. I think I was just not very impressed with my selection. If ever in the neighborhood again, will definitely try other items.

Great place for a quick breakfast. I usually get the 2 eggs breakfast. The potatoes it comes with are bomb. They have plenty of desserts and their tiramisu is probably one of the best I've had.

Ordered a delivery of Tiramisu and chocolada. The quality of the desserts were even lower than average...they were definitely sweet but not really a good taste and texture. I'm a very sweet tooth so I'm always trying desserts places and bakeries in the area and I waa upset with these deserts. Maybe the place inside is cool and the service is outstanding.. Here I'm just walking about the dessert's quality.

A cute little shop with so much to offer. I ordered a coffee and couldn't resist a piece of hazelnut torrone. It was 4 inches thick with wafer on each end I wanted to love that nougat however it was cold and hard from the case making it tooth pulling like to eat. Everything else in the cade looked picture perfect hiwever I was content to enjoy my coffee and time with my friend.

The food is good, staff is great, and service is amazing. I enjoy the live performances, which help create a nice atmosphere.One of my favorites here is the fruit tart as it is fresh and delicious. They have a great variety of other pastries and cakes, it's hard to choose just one. A great cake I can suggest is the "Dantella". It's perfectly smooth and not overly sweetened. I've never had a problem in the years of coming here and would 100% recommend it!