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Chocolate Bar Cafe

Dessert shop

One of the Best Places To Visits in Grosse Pointe Woods


Address

20737 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, United States

Website

www.chocolatebar-cafe.com

Contact

+1 313-881-2888

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (344 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Dylan K. 2 years ago on Google
    We hired Chocolate Bar Cafe to do our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! The presentation was beautiful, and the whole process was easy and seamless. Lisa goes above and beyond for her customers and it really shows! You can taste the love and care in all her desserts. Thank you a thousand times over for the wonderful cake and cupcakes, it was the “icing on top” that made our wedding day perfect!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious cookies, rice crispy treats and cupcakes! Good prices too! Excellent friendly service with a smile!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hunter M. 4 years ago on Google
    This ice cream parlor is very colorful. The employees are nice and helpful, they clean the parlor well. Just for the heads up, many times I have been there it was very cold. The ice cream is affortable and of course family- friendly. They don't just sell ice cream. They also sell cupcakes and chocolate. When you walk inside it has a little vintage look to it. I honestly recommend your next visit to be at tbis ice cream parlor.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber E. 9 months ago on Google
    We are Alinosi's and in MI visiting from GA. I've been wanting to stop in for Alinosi ice cream for years but usually too busy on our short trips up. I made a point to go this time & bring my dad. It was cool listening to his stories about his great uncles, the original store in Detroit & he even found his great aunt's picture on the wall. The ice cream brought back memories of my own childhood & raiding my grandma's freezer for treats. I love that I got to experience this with my dad & my own daughter. Who by the way is following in the family footsteps and is a kid baker 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francisco T. 2 years ago on Google
    Super cute local spot! The cupcakes were delicious! Highly recommend the S’mores cupcake. The young lady at the front could of been a little bit more knowledgeable about what she was selling via recommendations for what sells the most, etc. but other then that, this place is super cute and offers a lot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tiffany E. 3 years ago on Google
    Chocolate Bar Cafe has always been my go to bakery for all occasions but on the most Important day of my life “My Wedding Day” the service I got from Lisa was horrible. 1st she was an 1:30 mins late which caused my ceremony to start late. Due to this I had to pay an extra hr for my wedding. 2nd, the cake was dropped off in the basement of the venue not the actual spot where it was supposed to be put. 3rd, the whole cake was leaning to the side and smudged up. My wedding was 10-10-2020 and I still haven’t received a call back. There we no boxes for the cake which leaves me to believe it was driven to my venue already put together. I was trying to settle this situation out of court but they are leaving me with no choice. After talking to staff my messages have been getting passed along I’m just not getting a response. I pray this was a one time thing but at this point I’m not so sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katie A. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered four hot chocolates to-go for my first experience at this establishment. While I waited for them to make them, I noticed a younger gentleman scooping ice cream leaning into a freezer against the wall. I also, noticed his long hair hanging over the open containers of ice- cream. Which, fine. I won’t buy ice cream from this place. When I received my hot chocolates ($14) for two smalls and two mediums (This consisted of a powder from a container and steamed milk), I proceeded to my vehicle and realized that they weren’t even hot! My husband actually stated that he was going to wait until we got home to put his in the microwave! We won’t be returning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sam 9 months ago on Google
    Chocolate bar café is one of the BEST bakeries / ice cream parlors in town! They have great ice cream and cupcakes, and all the reviews about hair in the desserts didn't apply to my few visits. Every time I've been there the employees have been very sanitary with gloves and hair nets. The prices are a little high, but it's definitely worth the quality!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Severin V. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here and got a tasty chocolate malt, but I wish it had more ice cream and less cream. I also think the baked goods by the counter are a bit too expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charrisa H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely vintage spot. I was able to place a custom birthday cake order in less than 5 days. Very friendly nice staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Randy K. 4 years ago on Google
    Just ok.

  • 5/5 Gregory H. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a great experience!

  • 4/5 Jason M. 3 years ago on Google
    Looked nice, I used to go here as a kid when the old Alinosis closed. We ordered a ice cream cake and the family said it was very good. It was the second of them recently, so the first must have been pretty good too. I'm not really into sweets, so I havent had anything here in many years.

  • 5/5 Vinay P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very colorful but has old fashioned charm. Has a lot of varieties and definitely worth a visit!

  • 4/5 Amanda W. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty Desserts

  • 5/5 Pasquale B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful customer service! Excited to see how our cakes turn out.

  • 5/5 D W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic ice cream and great service. It looks like a 1950s parlor with a jukebox and delicious chocolates.

  • 5/5 Chrissy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was Good.

  • 2/5 philip w. 4 years ago on Google
    Ice cream is the best. Had a problem redemming store's own coupons generated from Groupon. Will return someday, to see if they honor their obligations to long time customers

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday last week. Staff was friendly, price was very reasonable, and cake was great! Would definitely recommend. Happy to find a solid bakery nearby!

  • 4/5 Michael F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great cupcakes

  • 3/5 Rosanne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Store is for sale...so they don’t have pre-made items anymore. Staff was very helpful and ice cream, coffee, shakes and cookies are still available

  • 4/5 Brittany G. 2 years ago on Google
    Ice cream shop, not a coffee shop. Had a coffee set up but the espresso machine was broken. Still cute for an ice cream shop

  • 5/5 Jahnia E. 4 years ago on Google
    AMAZING CUPCAKES!!!!! Can't wait to try other things!

  • 5/5 Denise S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a charming candy and ice cream shop. I purchased an ice cream pie (Mud Pie, specifically). It was beautifully decorated. The ice cream was delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from this shop again.

  • 5/5 One T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great chocolate! I did not get ice cream but I hear it is awesome. Made locally so not your standard carton variety.

  • 1/5 Jamaica B. 1 year ago on Google
    We stood in the store for aleast 5min before we were even greeted.. Bought $31.00 worth of goodies that went to waste because there was hair in the cup cakes.. 🤮 yuck

  • 5/5 Douglas E. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice place, they have the Alinosi candy and ice cream. The ice cream was delicious!

  • 5/5 Girl D. 11 months ago on Google
    Out of all the bakeries, Chocolate bar cafe is the best to get cakes and cupcakes. The flavor of their batter is unmatched! The buttercream icing is the best I’ve ever had. I’ve been coming here for years and have yet to find a place that can meet their quality of taste. Oh and the ice cream is just as delicious!

  • 5/5 Tina H. 11 months ago on Google
    Friendly, knowledgeable staff. I ordered my cake last minute very quickly and it came out just perfect! It was moist, and delicious! Thank you!!

  • 4/5 Natalie L. 9 months ago on Google
    They have awesome cakes, cupcakes. But lattes? Do not recommend at all. The coffee was not even filtered, asked for iced, got hot. The girls definitely do not what they are doing.

  • 5/5 charmaine d. 6 months ago on Google
    The absolute BEST place to get your cakes from. They never disappoint.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ice cream

  • 5/5 Tiffney W. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was awesome. We wanted something sweet and the selection here doesn't leave you hanging. There's a wide variety of things here with many different flavors of ice creams and sundaes. I'll be back

  • 1/5 lyndsey g. 3 years ago on Google
    DIRTY, UNORGANIZED and CARELESS. Don’t waste your time if you plan on special ordering a cake!

  • 5/5 Grant D. 3 years ago on Google
    I started going here when it first opened (1990) - I was first or second grade. The owner , Lisa , is very nice and so are all of her staff. Really great service and they sell bags of chocolate to go

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 3 years ago on Google
    The best ice cream around. Love it

  • 4/5 Raymond 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place. Due to the pandemic they are not open inside. Call in orders only.

  • 5/5 Janaan E. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you Chocolate Bar Cafe! You never cease to amaze my family with your exceptional quality and delicious creations.

  • 1/5 Christin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Ice cream was good but Do Not use the juke box it doesn't work and they will not give you your money back

  • 1/5 Pam M. 4 years ago on Google
    It saddens me to have to write a review. I've got all my cakes from the Chocolate Bar Cafe. I placed an order for a cake and the young lady I spoke with did NOT ask me for a deposit. If so I would have paid it over the phone. I told her that I would bring a deposit if needed to, she stated to me that I could pay for the cake when I pick it today. Needless to say I go pick up the cake no cake had been made. Now let sauce this I usually grey a call from one of the staff members to make sure hing was okay with the order. I called to talk to aanager she was VERY short and with me. And hung up on me lol. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • 3/5 Anne B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service. Average ice cream. Very expensive. If you are going for the ice cream almost anyplace else is better and more affordable. The cupcakes however looked amazing. I didn't try them though I had a taste for ice cream.

  • 5/5 Rose S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 1/5 Donovan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Chocolate bar, used to be great but not anymore. Drinks and food are now less than average. Quality as slowly but steadily declined. Place has a lot of potential and it saddens me to give such a review after my initial great experiences here

  • 5/5 Richard R. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow, a great soda fountain, large selection and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Karrah C. 3 years ago on Google
    We didn't really want to take the time to take a picture of what we ordered, but I will say this was a fantastic treat! Cupcake sundaes are top notch. It wasn't like getting a commercialized dessert where you just have a sugar film coating your mouth, it was flavorful and delicious. See you soon!

  • 5/5 Jen N. 3 years ago on Google
    This was by far the best cake we have ever had. Amazing service. Fantastic cake. Great staff❤️

  • 5/5 Jaiyu Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ice cream and chocolate selection, and they sell Alinosi ice cream. Can't go wrong.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent ice cream, wonderful chocolates, delicious cupcakes, and a friendly staff all contribute to make this one of my favorite places to go! They have over 20 flavors of ice cream and ices. My favorites are butter pecan, banana. And lime ice. My friends say that the mango ice is to die for.

  • 5/5 Tony V. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Eric 4 years ago on Google
    Great staff, ice cream, and cakes.

  • 5/5 Genevieve T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great raspberry treat i ever had

  • 5/5 Gregory G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great treats and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow and yum! My brother lives a few blocks from here, and he took me when I came to visit. I went back several more times after that. The ice cream is great, the sundaes are awesome, and the baked goods are delicious. Find an excuse to go to the restroom here. To get to it, you have to walk through the kitchen, and you can drool at the giant mixer bowls of freshly made frosting.

  • 5/5 Lily R. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the old fashioned ice cream parlor feel and the lemon ice and baked goods and chocolates! I grew up near Allinosi and it's reminds me of them!

  • 5/5 CARL H. 4 years ago on Google
    Deliciousness!!! Old fashioned soda fountain, and wonderful ice cream and CHOCOLATES too! Cupcakes, ice cream cakes....mmmmmm!

  • 5/5 Dan W. 4 years ago on Google
    A great little ice cream and coffee shop in the Grosse Pointes! They have a nice variety of ice cream flavors and excellent service too.

  • 5/5 Prima B. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the old sundae soda shop ambiance.

  • 4/5 JustKeya K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly staff and my friend enjoyed her cup cake. We'll be back

  • 5/5 Carlos H. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good chocolate

  • 5/5 Michelle L. 3 years ago on Google
    They have the best cup cakes. Chocolate and sundaes are the best


Call +1 313-881-2888 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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