Chocolate

1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
(831) 427-9900

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Customers' Favorites

Polenta Plate and Salad with Vinaigrette
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Artichoke & Cheese Pot
Hot Chocolate Drinks
Chocolate Sin Cake
Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Cake
BBQ Chicken
Victoria
Canoli

Menu

Appetizers & Small Plates
Marinara & Pesto Pot
Organic marinara with basil pesto and mozzarella. Comes with Companion Bakery sourdough slices for dipping.
Artichoke Fondue Pot
A sizzling pot of melted asiago and ricotta cheeses, with sliced artichoke hearts and a splash of white wine. Comes with baguette slices for dipping.
Gorgonzola Fondue Pot
A tub of warm cheese with cream sherry. Comes with companion Bakery sourdough slices for dipping.

Our Salads and Soups
Free-Range Chicken Soup
Our free-range chicken soup is made with organic vegetables and potatoes. It has been a favorite here for 20 years! 12 ounce portion. Served with organic sourdough bread from companion bakery.
Shiitake Mushroom Soup
We use organic Shiitakes in this miso-based vegan soup. Comes with organic bread. (shown with plated with quiche).
Vegetarian Caesar Salad
Organic romaine, tossed in our vegetarian Caesar dressing, topped with toasted walnuts & Romano cheese. Gluten free.
Mediterranean Salad
Organic mixed greens, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, romano cheese, pistachios, lemon dressing. Gluten free.
Greek Salad
Organic romaine lettuce, house-marinated organic cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, organic tomatoes, pickled red onion and our lemon-xv olive oil dressing on the side. Gluten free.
Organic House Salad
Baby lettuces, olives and house-pickled cucumbers & tomatoes. With balsamic vinaigrette on the side. Gluten free.

Main Courses
Chicken Mo'le Poblano
Traditional Mexican dish, Spicy Poblano Mo'le made with Mary's free-range boneless chicken breast. Includes House Salad and a slice of our cheesy polenta pie. Gluten free.
Asiago-Polenta Pie Plate
Rich pie baked here with corn, onions, eggs, asiago, and romano cheeses includes your choice of two: Organic Marinara, classic Bolognese (not v) and artichoke pesto cream sauce. Comes with our spinach-mushroom salad with white truffle oil dressing. Vegan. Gluten free.
Roast Chicken Pie
Mary's chicken, organic roasted vegetables, potatoes, eggs, Asiago and Romano cheeses. Light, flaky crust; no soupy filling. Our white chocolate chicken gravy served on the side. Served with our House Salad.
Slow Roasted Pork Plate
Free-range pork shoulder, slow-roasted with our own spicy (only slightly) bittersweet chocolate barbeque sauce. Includes our Potato Gateaux & House Salad. Gluten free.
Chicken Parmesan
Boneless Mary's free-range chicken, organic marinara sauce, garlic, basil, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Served with our house salad.
Chicken Mo'le Golden Amarillo
Traditional Mexican dish. Richer, less spicy, made with Mary's free-range boneless chicken breast. Includes House Salad and a slice of our cheesy polenta pie. Gluten free.
Fettuccine Bolognese
A generous portion of hand-rolled fettuccine with our house-made Bolognese sauce. Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese!
Pasta Rosettes - Full Order
Fresh pasta rolled with ricotta and romano cheeses. Enough for 2 to share. Comes with your choice of sauce.
Pasta Rosettes & Salad
3 hand-rolled pasta rosettes, stuffed with ricotta and romano cheeses. Topped with Asiago cheese, and served with the sauce of your choice. Includes house salad.
Chicken Mo'le Oaxaqueno
Traditional Mexican dish. Richer, less spicy, made with mary's free-range boneless chicken breast. Includes house salad and a slice of our cheesy polenta pie. Gluten free.
Sesame Ginger Salmon
A slab of Canadian king salmon, roasted until golden. Topped with a slightly sweet, very gingery glaze, candied ginger and sesame seeds. Served with House Salad. Gluten free.

Hot Chocolates & Mochas
Bianca
Fragrant, top quality white chocolate. Rich, thick and sweet. Shown here with optional espresso shot and whipped cream.
Belga
Extremely rich and flavorful hazelnut chocolate from Belgium.
Vianne
Dark cocoa, almond milk, ginger juice, honey and cardamon.
Lena
Very creamy and smooth milk chocolate. Great for kids.
Pantoufle
Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and cardamon. Named for the invisible pet kangaroo in the movie Chocolat!
Zenu
Extra-strong Colombian chocolate. Rich and fragrant. Vegan; made with water.
Coca
Rich, dark hot cocoa made with coconut milk.
Tres Chiles
Ancho, guajillo, chipotle and smoked salt.
Frida
Classic Mexican dark cocoa with cinnamon.
Carmela
Our newest hot chocolate. Made with Valrhona caramelized white chocolate. Very special, and yes-more expensive.
Sofia
Fragrant, top quality white chocolate. Rich, thick and sweet. Shown here with optional espresso shot and whipped cream.

Truffles
Coconut Truffles
Two (2) truffles - White chocolate mousse with pure coconut, in a dark chocolate shell.
Dark Rose Truffles
Dark chocolate mousse with natural rose essence, in a dark chocolate shell.
Salted Caramel Truffles
Two (2) Truffles
White Rose Truffles
Two (2) truffles - White chocolate mousse in a white chocolate shell flavored with natural rose.
Bittersweet Truffles
Two (2) truffles - Dark chocolate mousse in a dark chocolate shell, dusted with cacao.
Mocha Truffles
Two (2) truffles. Milk chocolate mousse with strong espresso flavor. Covered in milk chocolate.
Amaretto Truffles
Two Truffles filled with white chocolate almond mousse, in a dark chocolate shell. Topped with toasted almonds.

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Recent Reviews

Love the chocolate roasted pork and the Amarillo mole as entrees. They were both quite tasty and will order again when we return. Great to eat outside as inside is quite small. The margaritas were generous and delicious. Enjoyed the street music and beautiful begonias in the outdoor dining area.
July 2025
Went here thanks to a recommendation, and it was definitely worth it! The food was delicious and fresh, the staff were EXTREMELY friendly, and the place had nice music and a warm atmosphere. The name of this place is quite apt too, because the chocolate desserts were absolutely amazing.
June 2025
4/25/25 weekly visit. Usual Oaxacan Mole Chicken with chocolate sin cake and chocolate cream pie with Victoria hot chocolate. They ran out of the mini loaf so had our usual foccacia bread basket.
April 2025

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Chocolate

1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-9900