Chocolate shop with unique cocoa drinks and dessert crepes























"“I've said for a long time that Max Brenner is my favorite restaurant in New York City. And that's probably still true. Have a light meal a couple of hours somewhere else before you go, and then order everything on the dessert menu. All the different hot chocolates are so good. The churros are insane. Bring home a chocolate syringe. The chocolate pizza is really good. People often say, ‘How long does it take you to become a New Yorker? Is it five years? Is it 10 years?’ It's when you've been to Max Brenner and you've eaten the chocolate pizza.”" - brennan carley
"From crunchy bits to caramelized nuts and creamy cubes, delight in the countless chocolate creations. Get your chocolate fix here with the specially designed cups, inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to enhance the fantasy aspect of the chocolate drinking ceremony." - 345 Design
"A Union Square restaurant specializing in all things chocolate—think chocolate pizza, chocolate syringes, and more. Sure, they have non chocolate options, but why are you going to a chocolate restaurant and not ordering chocolate? We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"The Union Square location received a "C" in 2024 and was recently cited for not posting its grade, part of reporting that some establishments are posting outdated grades or concealing current ones in contravention of city posting rules. The delayed reinspection process — driven by DOH staffing shortages and budget cuts — means the restaurant may wait far longer than the historical few months for a follow-up visit; the DOH notes there are "far fewer" inspectors than pre-pandemic levels, and last year’s DOH budget was cut by over $700 million from 2023." - Melissa McCart

"I associate Max Brenner Chocolate by the Bald Man with the old 15th Street chain row that was popular in the early 2010s but has since shut its doors permanently." - Ernest Owens