Kakawa Chocolate House

173 Essex St, Salem
(617) 548-4567

Recent Reviews

Lauren Bodell

What a wonderful shop! We stopped in for a drink and bite to eat.Had the best brownies we've ever had and the strawberry lemonade was to die for!!Staff couldn't have been nicer, a really welcoming atmosphereDietary restrictions: Gluten free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brownie

Mike Henry

The chocolate is great quality but the flavors are just OK. The hot chocolate is also unfortunately watered down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Christina Mantas

Comforting Chocolate Smells, Delicious Flavor!Kakawa is a Chocolate lover's paradise: There are 6 sipping (Hot) Chocolate Elixir's to choose from, daily; the flavors change from day to day, ranging from sweet to spicy; there are cases full of truffles; and even a whole bookshelf full of gourmet hot choclates for purchase, to make at home.The Jeffersonian Hot Chocolate was wonderful; and the Salem Spice is excellent if you're a white chocolate fan.Of the chocolates in the case, the goat cheese sage creams were incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Chocolate Flight - Jeffersonian American Tzul Mayan, Craft Chocolate Elixir, Kakawa Truffles

Liliana U.

Stopped by on a rainy evening to try some hot chocolate. The ladies working the counter were very friendly & patient. Decent selection of chocolate truffles & treats. Hot chocolate was just okay. While I can appreciate the ambition for variety, some of them missed the mark. Some we really loved. I would say the flight is overpriced. Medium sized seating area in a welcoming environment.

Chris Johnson

A truly unique chocolate experience that transcends expectations! A must visit everytime you are in Salem

heather

Absolutely love it here! It’s one of my favorite places in Salem and worth the visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Passion Fruit Truffles

Courtney

Very excited to try one of these elixir hot chocolate drinks, and while the portion size leaves a lot to be desired for the price (heads up, they charge .75 cents for whipped cream), these are pretty clearly high quality ingredients. I got their chili based one, and I love spicy things, but was caught off guard with how spicy it ended up being. Still a great option but I ended up pouring in some of my friends beverage into mine to help tone down the heat.

Teresa Nelson

I was sadly disappointed . Almost $5 for each piece and I literally found one that was fair to taste. The others were just not good. Spent a lot of money to throw away. Cute shop but needs better quality for that price.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Andromeda

Super good chocolate stop! They mostly serve chocolate drinks, which are fantastic. Staff were super friendly and very helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: American

Tatiana Isabel FP-D

Its a tad expensive BUT, it is worth it. You get what you paid for.The hot chocolate is incredible. Not to sweet, not to bitter. Perfection. (Chef's kiss)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicolle Dananberg

Their hot coco is so good. Just be aware they come in small sizes because it's not your typical hot coco drink, it's a sipping chocolate which is so much richer and creamier. The chocolate is also amazing. I got the prickly pear and a caramel. Definitely splurge on adding whipped cream it is delicious ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer C.

Very good. Over priced by far, but it was worth experiencing. Very nice people and you're allowed to sample the Elixers so you don't waste $6.50 on an 8 oz cup. Chocolate is around $3.50 per bite sized piece so I'd pass, but the chai drinking chocolate was worth getting! I just had her water it down with almond milk.

Eliezer Cosme

bad Service.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Cecelia Boynton

This place feels like an old fashioned chocolate shop. We got two specialty truffles that were excellent (about $4 each) and both had distinct flavors! They were a little pricey, but for chocolate lovers, it is well worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Passion Fruit Truffles

Jared Ionin

Delicious drinking chocolates ("elixirs") and very fairly priced considering the quality. Try mixing the 100% with the 70% for a high chocolate content with just a touch of sweetness.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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