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They are in the Heights on Sundays....cake truffles are completely insanely out of this world! They also serve a good cup of coffee.
Posted on: 5/22 21:46
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First off, the cake truffles are out of this world good. Last year, the owner (I believe her name is Jess) would only do Hamilton Parks farmers market. I went out of my way to be there every Wednesday for my truffles. Now that she's at VV and Grove St (on Thursday), I'm already anticipating significant weight gain this summer. But they're damn good.
I asked her recently about the storefront and she mentioned they were getting towards the finish line. Sounded like it would only be a few weeks (and I asked a couple weeks back). She'll do we'll when they finally do open up.
Posted on: 5/22 21:19
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Posted on: 5/22 20:54
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They have baked goods at the Grove St Farmers market and they're very good. I actually prefer them to Choc-O-Pain.
Posted on: 5/22 17:40
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Is this place opening soon? I walked by a few weeks ago and there was a lot of activity inside. The decor looked like it was gonna be sorta Brooklyn-y. Nice.
Posted on: 5/22 16:57
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Judging by how busy Choc O Pain has been, it seems that there are enough people that think the product is worth what is being charged. Regarding your point, it costs more to live in the JC neighborhood that the place is in than it costs to live in at least 50% of NYC.
Posted on: 3/20 21:45
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You're getting close to opening and you haven't "settled" on a plumber yet?? Yeah right, you'll open soon. Good luck.
Posted on: 3/20 21:23
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Jessie will be baking some breads, not sure about the brioche, though. I think croissants are on the menu, as well.
Posted on: 3/20 19:36
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not like that new bakery on Jersey- Choc-O-Pain. Love the look of the place, but prices=SERIOUSLY? Are they aware of surroundings but choose to ignore? Not too late to change. JC is NOT NYC!
Posted on: 3/20 19:35
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We are getting close to opening.
The interior lighting is nearly done, the bathroom has been fixed, the sign has been ordered and should be ready in a few days. We need to install a few sinks and water lines (haven't settled on a plumber yet), and have to order some equipment, put some fresh paint on the walls, etc. Once the plumbing work is done, the rest is easy work to do... So our fingers are crossed.
Posted on: 3/20 19:34
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I hear that Cocoa Bakery is getting fairly close to opening up shop on Grand Street. Really looking forward to having them in the nabe.
Posted on: 3/20 19:21
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If you guys make real whole grain wheat bread and brioche...you will get my support. Also, a fair non-nyc price would help too. :)
Posted on: 2012/6/5 21:25
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Once again, the city shows unwavering support for new businesses.
Posted on: 2012/6/5 11:28
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Cocoa's construction started in 2008, and when the economy swooned, investors scattered and it became very challenging to raise the capital needed for the original plan of opening a bakery/cafe and adjacent restaurant.
Now, with some grass roots fund raising with Cocoa Club, we're focusing on getting the bakery side open, construction is ongoing but we are being held up a bit by the City over a permit for plumbing relating to a bathroom needed in the space. We'll try to get all the work done other than the bathroom ASAP, but it's anyone's guess how long it will take for the City to come for the inspection. We put updates up on Twitter and our two facebook pages, and there's the website as well. In the interim, we're a regular at the Hamilton Park Farmer's Market every Wednesday.
Posted on: 2012/6/4 19:44
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What is/was the challenge? Getting enough money, or getting past the JC building department?
Posted on: 2011/12/23 13:54
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actually a bit more research shows that they're still trying to open up, good luck!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocoa-Bakery/206061389469314
Posted on: 2011/12/23 13:10
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so this never actually happened, huh? too bad.
Posted on: 2011/12/23 13:07
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I ordered a cake from Cocoa's this wekend, and it was excellent. It was a chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream and cookie crunch in the middle. The cake was extremely moist, and the frosting was smooth, and full of flavor. All six of my friends were in agreement that it was a hit!
Posted on: 2010/10/4 4:47
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This Saturday (9/25), it looks like Cocoa Bakery will be in two places at the same time, the Newport Festival and the BBQ Festival in Hamilton Park.
And thanks to Riccardo Kaulessar for his coverage of our COCOA CLUB program. http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/fu ... on-national-TV-?instance= Please note that the program gives people a bonus on the cards based on what is put in, and the funds go into an escrow account until we hit our goals. Then, once open, the cards can be used. If we go 6 months, starting Sept 1, and don't reach the goal, we give it all back. Thanks Eric Fleming
Posted on: 2010/9/21 7:43
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You can also get Cocoa's cake truffles and biscotti at Ridgewood Coffee Co. in Ridgewood, NJ
And TOMORROW, The Early Show will be interviewing Jessie about COCOA CLUB, the crowd funding program for Cocoa, at the Hamilton Park Farmer's Market, where you can get Cocoa goods every Wednesday between 4pm and 8pm.
Posted on: 2010/9/14 23:34
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I believe I've already posted this in this thread, but it must be said again. Cocoa Bakery's stuff is outstanding. Their chocolate cake is to die for, as are their cake truffles. She's in the Hamilton Park farmer's market and also online.
Posted on: 2010/8/12 17:42
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That explains why the key lime pie I had at Hamilton Inn last week was the BEST key lime pie I've ever had anywhere, including Florida. It was also the only good thing I had at Hamilton Inn that night -
 - apps and entree were very 'eh'. But I'll be back for the key lime pie! I've ordered two cakes recently from Cocoa and they were outstanding. Best in Jersey City.
Posted on: 2010/8/12 16:36
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Posted on: 2010/8/11 13:51
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Holy cannoli! How long has this bakery NOT opened yet?
Posted on: 2010/5/8 10:58
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That's great to hear that this place is still planning to open.
EricFleming, no pressure, but any idea when you will officially "open the doors"?
Posted on: 2010/5/8 10:44
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awesome I was hoping Hamilton Park in would be smart enough to hook up with a local Bakery.
Posted on: 2010/5/8 9:11
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FedUp has it about right.
While we work to get open, we are baking offsite and taking bakery/catering/wedding cake orders and delivering to JC, Hoboken, as well as NYC. You can also find our desserts exclusively at Hamilton Inn in Hamilton Park. Thanks Eric Fleming Cocoa Bakery & Bistro
Posted on: 2010/5/7 17:02
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The place is 90% done but the kitchen equipment is missing from what i could see. That is the expensive part of any restaurant.
Hope they make it. There is nothing over in that area at the moment except the diner
Posted on: 2010/4/25 13:33
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I have been anxiously waiting the opening, supposedly in April was the last posted on this site. However on another site I saw remarks that they had lost their funding and are not actually going to open a storefront bistro. I bike past the site all the time too and it does not look like any work is being done. Yet their website lists a new executive chef hired.
Does anyone have an official update?
Posted on: 2010/4/25 12:58
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I spoke to Jessie last week. They are opening her store front in April '10. She is currently baking and taking orders. Her # is: 201-830-3430. I hear she is busy for Valentine's Day!
Posted on: 2010/1/26 21:39
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