The Bar of Chocolate Cafe in Portland

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe in Portland
4.5 / 5
50 reviews

38 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101-4144, Portland

Overview

Cuisine
  • American

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

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Bar of chocolate is a bar. I'm not sure about dispatching overseas, but they serve mostly chocolate based alcoholic beverages. Also yummy desserts, but mostly perishable.

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The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
TO
Tara Olsen Allen
google
11.21.2024
5/5

Fabulous! We had a couple glasses of wine, cheesecake, blueberry pie, chocolate bourbon pecan cake and, to top it off, a lil absynthe. Our server was fabulous. A great spot!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
Paul
google
07.26.2018
5/5

All dessert menu. The drinks were handcrafted and delicious.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Ariel Brawn
google
07.21.2018
5/5

I don't go out on the town very often, or ever to be honest. My friends asked me to go out with them and I said yes. This was the first place of the evening and I had a blast! I have a super sweet tooth and loved the variety of their dessert options. They also had a pretty impressive martini list. I will definitely be visiting again!!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Jenna Carlson
google
07.02.2018
5/5

I’m not a fan of martinis, I’ve tried them a few times and it just wasn’t my thing. My friend told me how amazing this place and she comes here all the time so she dragged me down to give it a try. Well apparently chocolate+martini=mind blown. I got the German chocolate cake martini and she got the peanut butter martini. Mine came with a rim of coconut which was a delicious touch. And they actually tasted like what they were supposed to taste like.We also had the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream. The cake was good, not the best I’ve ever had. But the raspberry sauce was really good, I wish there was more of that to put on the cake because that really made it.I’ll go here again for a martini, because chocolate just makes it all better!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
Mia
google
06.24.2018
5/5

Omg! I had the German Chocolate Cake Martini! It was so good! The cakes taste really good, too! Highly recommend. Great service!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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HyunChae Loh
google
06.16.2018
5/5

Very rich chocolate cheese cake. The chocolate martini was smooth and yummy

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
LM
Liz M
google
05.18.2018
5/5

Absolutely delicious desserts! We tried a bunch and all were amazing. I particularly loved the chocolate maple whiskey cake with a bit of whipped cream- so yummy. And the cocktails were fantastic too. Our bartender, Tom, was great. And the prices are so reasonable! Highly recommend.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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triple _s
google
04.27.2018
5/5

Cool place, lots of chocolate. Gotta get the peanut butter cup martini and ANY dessert!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Kyle Hutchinson
google
03.22.2018
5/5

Jim Is an absolute delight on the bar. Excellent drinks and desserts

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
MN
Maranda Nielson
google
03.07.2018
4/5

This is a really fun place to visit. They have an amazing dessert menu, which is what caught my eye. I am not much of a drinker so I went for coffee and cake. They do have a menu specifically for dessert cocktails. I got the German chocolate cake and my husband got carrot cake- they were both amazing! The service wasn't the best, but it was a fun place to visit and wasn't too expensive. ($7 per slice of cake). Fun atmosphere. Cake portions were huge- you can definitely share a piece!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
PV
Patrick Volker
google
02.22.2018
5/5

Awesome hole-in-the-wall place for cocktails and desserts. Everyone I've interacted with here has been a delight and everything I've ordered has been perfect. Great place for a date or a celebration, especially if you can work your schedule around the crowds. Love this place!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Vantiel Elizabeth Duncan
google
01.06.2018
5/5

Number 1 stop for intimate dates with your significant other

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Bob Frey
google
11.26.2017
5/5

Wife really like this place. German Chocolate cake was great. She loved her chocolate martini.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Michelle Lipomi
google
11.22.2017
5/5

Dessert for dinner for my bachelorette weekend! LOVED❤👏 this place!!!! The ESPRESSO martinis were my favorite!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
CS
Chris Slesarchik
google
11.03.2017
4/5

One of the only places to grab dessert late night in the Old Port that isn't gelato. Chocolate tortes were excellent! Only downside is because if the location this spot is often crowded (plan on waiting especially on weekends) and definitely has more of a bar vibe (you can feel the bass pumping from Pearl and other surrounding clubs at night). Not a quiet or intimate atmosphere but that may be a plus depending on what you're looking for. Come on a weekday for a more chill coffee house vibe.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Yvonne Stevens
google
10.05.2017
5/5

Great place for a girls night out. If you love chocolate, this is a must visit spot for you!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
MA
M Anwar
google
08.17.2017
4/5

Cool atmosphere with loud music and plenty of sitting spaces. Coffee was a but burnt tasting... desserts didn't seem appealing so I didn't try. I would come back just to kind of relax and hang out.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
SF
Sean Flukey
google
08.01.2017
5/5

Great little spot in the old port, awesome flourless chocolate cake and literally the best dirty martini I've ever had!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JM
Josean Martinez
google
06.05.2017
5/5

I loved this place. It is a cozy bar/dessert bar with great environment for friends or a date. It can get loud depending on the crowd but it is mostly a place to relax and enjoy the company and the great desserts. The sea salt caramel chocolate cake had a great balance between the cake and frosting and the caramel sauce was on point and the size is perfect to share. The crem brule was amazing, specially if you add the berries on top (great suggestion by the server). It is soft and warm with the perfect crusty top and the berries balance it very well. This one is on the smaller size but it is totally woth it.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Joseph Smith
google
06.03.2017
5/5

Great spot to hide from the madness of wharf st.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JJ
Johanna Jackson
google
06.02.2017
5/5

Fantastic for your sweet tooth!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
GG
Garrett Grasshoff
google
05.09.2017
4/5

Very small inside so be prepared to wait but it is a nice place to go for dessert and coffee!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JB
John Brown
google
04.20.2017
5/5

The name says it all. Wonderful atmosphere and, like, a dozen types of chocolate cake tiki choose from. The night I visited it had delightfully dim lightning and was killing it with some excellent funk and soul jams.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
IP
Ian Provencher
google
04.17.2017
5/5

Insanely unique drinks in a quaint setting.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JL
Justin Lewis
google
02.23.2017
5/5

Went here with my wife while in Portland. Great atmosphere and great service. The peanut butter and chocolate martinis are on point. 👍🏻👍🏻

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
AW
Allen Whisler
google
02.10.2017
4/5

Really creative and delicious drinks. I tried both a peanutbutter and a salted caramel martini, both were basically dessert in a glass. The bar itself is small and the layout is a little strange. The people working there are nice. I did not get to try any food but what I saw looked pretty good!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
CM
Christian Melson
google
02.09.2017
5/5

My wife and I's favorite place. Amazing drinks, amazing desserts. If you haven't been GO.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JA
Joyce Azukas
google
01.26.2017
3/5

Well cute place but hard to find. They need a nice sign. Drinks were good and reasonable for specialty drinks. The bar is small and yes they have tables but there were laid out weird the staff was friendly And they were out of the dessert we ordered. One bathroom was out of order but there were 2. And they should really sell bars of chocolate to go with your drink as well as desserts. Maybe some signature specialty bars. This way you.could take them with you. It's a great place just needs some creative thinking to bump it beyond ok.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JS
John Smith
google
01.23.2017
1/5

Bartender attempted to charge me for food I didn't order and the manager had to be called. She was even more rude than the employee. I told her to look at her cameras and call the police, and she just kept demanding her extra $5. I can't believe this place is still in existence with such bad management.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JK
Justin Knowles
google
01.21.2017
5/5

One of the best private spots in the middle of the busy city. Peanut butter Martini for dessert.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
Joshua
google
11.14.2016
5/5

Excellent service, and a great selection of cocktails. The staff was very friendly and prompt as well. We visited during happy hour so the prices were very fair, and they make a pretty mean Irish coffee. Highly recommend, indulge yourself!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JM
Joseph Molly Scroggins
google
11.10.2016
3/5

Desert was pretty good, drinks were fine, service was good. For sure a trimmed down menu due to covid, seemed to have taken perhaps a larger toll than forecasted here. Clearly potentially super high quality location, desert didn’t seem fully fresh maybe end of day or day old issue. Drinks perhaps attempted to accomplish too much without having superior quality liquor at superior quality prices. Great location, was quiet until some rather drunk folks decided to cram into the street seating and carry on in rather robust colorful language - that’s sort of par for course for this street but not really what was expected for this particular place. Probably worth a visit but don’t understand why they still don’t offer to go since deserts are like the most obvious candidate for to go and frankly during covid a desert bar is kinda an after thought.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
MC
Matthew Cochrane
google
11.02.2016
3/5

The drink pricing is average for it's location, and they have some unique beverage options. The desserts are decent to good, but it's overall crowded, loud, and just not that inviting for my taste. But for an urbanite who draws energy from loud crowded spaces, it's probably ideal.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
JM
Joe Messina
google
11.01.2016
4/5

Fun place to get interesting drinks and delicious desserts. If you're feeling adventurous, try the peanut butter martini!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
SS
Shelby Sheridan
google
10.02.2016
5/5

Loved this place they had great cocktails and amazing desserts!!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
EB
Erica Bruce
google
09.13.2016
5/5

Cozy place for taste bud danceMy friend and I shared a torte sampler. The raspberry sauce is to die for! Absolutely amazing.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
TK
Tayla Knapp
google
09.08.2016
5/5

Really delicious desserts, intimate atmosphere, great cocktails. Would definitely recommend. Although the clubs next door can be a bit distracting from the nice setting of the place, granted they can't do anything about that, but the service and food and drink makes up for that. Great date spot.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
VF
V Fes
google
08.11.2016
5/5

Great local bar with wonderful martini options....key lime martini... Tastes just like key lime pie.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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kayla k
google
08.02.2016
5/5

Amazing vanilla cheesecake with raspberry sauce! Came here two nights in a row and will definitely come more!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
SanDra
google
06.24.2016
5/5

Cool cozy place! New favorite in 2018. Great place to either start or end the night! Great service, delicious drinks & desserts, bar tender was very pleasant. 5-star!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
AM
Amanda McRobie
google
06.20.2016
5/5

Quaint spot tucked into the heart of Portland. Great atmosphere, delicious beverages and amazing dessert. You definitely can't leave Portland without stopping by.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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lbrb 4
google
06.02.2016
5/5

Great place to end the night with dessert and a drink. Location is a bit small, but if you like intimate, it is worth checking out for a night cap.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
BM
Breanna Muehle
google
05.07.2016
5/5

The salted carmel martini is my favorite!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
AV
Aurora Vintilescu
google
04.25.2016
5/5

Went there on Saturday night and it was a bit of a wait but absolutely worth it! We loved the Chocolate Martinis and the peanut butter and white chocolate cakes. Would definitely recommend this place for those with a sweet tooth.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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scott brann
google
04.02.2016
5/5

Amazing place! Small, but fantastic martinis and dessert pairings.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
EB
Elizabeth Barrette
google
03.18.2016
5/5

Bartender was very accommodating for our large party. When we left he came over and personally thanked us for coming in and wished us well on our weekend. Very cute place and will definitely be visiting again!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
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Gretchen Besio
google
03.01.2016
1/5

I am sad to say that my husband who is in an electric wheelchair and myself with a TBI will never be able to enjoy anything here. I went to see if it was accessible and the answer is no and the lighting was very bothersome for me. I asked the hostess if it were possible to get something to a dessert obviously not a drink. I explained that due to lack of accessibility for the wheelchair we obviously could not sit inside. She rudely told me that there was no way to accommodate and or even Saran Wrap something to go or even offer for us to sit outside on the steps and bring the plate back in. We had saved this as a last night dessert before heading out of town the next day. I am disappointed as other local businesses have accommodated us with no questions asked on any level of need.

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
BH
Brandon Hicks
google
02.21.2016
5/5

Skip dessert wherever you are and make your way here. The selection of dessert, wine, spirits and delectable cocktails will satisfy anyone. Our group had a variety of desserts from the menu and they were ALL tantalizingly tasty! Hidden down a side alley with other bars this place is quaint and cozy. Great place to go with friends or a late night adventure with a special someone.Follow me on IG: @mrbrandoeats

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
DD
David Dahlberg
google
02.14.2016
5/5

We're from NJ but we make a stop at Bar of Chocolate each visit with our daughter after dinner. Awesome dessert martinis & incredible sweet things! The flourless chocolate cake & flan are to die for!

The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
MR
Misteerr RERR
google
02.10.2016
4/5

+ the chocolate was really good+ Scenery+ Bartender- the smell. Something's smells rotten, and closer to the bathroom

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