Stripes Wine Bar & Cafe

Coming from Oregon, I made sure to include Blue Stripes on my visit. It was a hot & humid afternoon and I was grumpy after my thrift store shopping was unsuccessful. Blue Stripes offers their brewed cacao iced! It was a perfect lift me up- no caffeine jitters, and excellent cacao flavors that didn’t need sugar!Lots of people hanging out, working on their laptops giving such ideal coffee shop vibes.Highly recommend!!

We had a work event here and the hot chocolate / chocolate covered donuts were delicious! Owner/staff were very friendly too. Definitely recommend checking it out and trying some food/drink, you wont regret it.

New food finds♥️ I love it when I bumped to a place and get surprised with great food! Well, this place has more to offer than what’s on the menu. Has very intimate ambience:). They have a small sitting area with books and comfy chairs. The tap chocolate mouse is worth trying. By way it is FREE with generous serving too-so try it out! They have excellent selections of drinks as well. I tried their hotChocolate and it is absolutely amazing! For one the sweetness is just right. The temperature is perfect. The cashier was very friendly. Great place to hang out. I would definitely come back and bring friends to this place.Happy eating everyone and be well♥️.

Delicious & neat place, the pastry with Nutella was basic but of good quality. The Nutella drink on tap is quite smooth and not as sweet & rich as you think it would be but just right. Definitely recommend.

Cozy cacao coffee shop. Blue Stripes takes the best of coffee culture and scales it to cacao (chocolate). An easy and delicious substitute for coffee in a space filled with art, books, and warm wood colors. Feels straight out of South America. Drip cacao brew score: solid! It’s essentially pure hot chocolate, so those less familiar with raw taste of cacao may opt for a cacaoccino or cacao latte. Everything else score: 5/5. Great atmosphere, variety of seating, and incredible bourekas. Additional amenities: bathroom, self-serve water, and friendly staff.

Relaxing coffee and chocolate cafe. Jazz music with a clean and modern atmosphere. The coffee was good and the chocolate croissant and chocolate cookie melted in my mouth. I’m glad I took two cookies to-go. There were also lots of interesting cacao specialties, but I didn’t try any of them.

Blue Stripes Cacao Shop is a must-visit for anyone looking for a cozy and inviting atmosphere with great drinks and snacks. The shops aesthetic is charming and modern, with a bright and airy interior.Their lattes are particularly noteworthy - the expertly crafted drinks are made with high-quality ingredients and are as delicious as they are beautiful. The shop also offers a selection of light snacks like pastries and sandwiches that are perfect for a quick bite.

An incredible cafe with amazing food and drink. Do t miss this gem.

Delicious! A bit on the pricier side but understandably so because the quality of ingredients is amazing. We got the coconut shake which had a bit of tartness to it and an iced hot cocoa. Amazing, rich, and filling! It was practically a meal.

Cute little coffee shop just a block away from Union square! Came here on a Sunday evening after dinner for a nice place to catch up with some friends. The environment wasnt too loud and there was ample seating for my group of four. Got the lava cake, chocolate babka and a dark hot chocolate. The lava cake was drizzled with chocolate syrup. I loved it because the cake was warm and moist but yet not too sweet. The babka was a little sweeter but it was baked to flakey perfection and topped with a drizzle of milk and dark chocolate syrup. On top of being a cafe that serves all types of chocolatey goods, theres also a section of the store that sells cacao related merchandise. I would definitely be back to try out some other food items. Overall, I will definitely drop by again if Im in the area. This is a chocolate lovers dream come true.

Ho-ho-ho! This place isn’t about amazing winter drinks, that’s about cool atmosphere through the whole year. Space inside separates for two zones: one for a romantic/ friends meeting, second is a working zone with large futuristic desk and lamps on it. The outside large and small tables for big companies and fam✨♥️Space is super clean, music is nice and not that loud. + huge restroom.Price is average for NYC.And ABSOLUTELY, BLUE STRIPS IS One of the best CACAO spots in the city!100+ variety of hot chocolate, also classic beverages as coffee, juice and tea are here. And deserts!!Lots fresh backed delicious pastries and pies. Yummy 🧑🏼‍🎄 and the way how they serve you a drink is liiiiiit!!!COME AND GET SOME XMAS EXPERIENCE HERE. ✨

This place is amazing. Honestly, it deserves one more star. They are doing things here that no one else is doing. We tried the cacao pulp juice. Incredible. Our favorite was the wild hot chocolate which is basically ground cocoa nibs and steamed condensed milk (or coconut milk). Amazing. The guy that took our order was named David and he was incredibly helpful and so nice. If you stop in ask for him. We also saw the owner (Oded Brenner himself!) working to make the place better, bussing tables and working on display cases. It’s awesome to see THE guy taking care of the place. Go here. Get the chocolate. Get a pretzel. Get the babka (oh yes it’s good). You won’t be disappointed and seriously there is no better place for hot chocolate in the city.

Atmosphere is great, and frozen chocolate drink (I think they call it cloud) was great!Food was just ok, to be honest. It tastes good... But not phenomenal.But its nice place where I would come back.

Im giving this place a 5 star review because Im hoping they will do well and thrive. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff are nice. The fare is delicious so beware! The nutella roll is really good. I would recommend however that they serve the hot chocolate a little more hot.Update: I tried the chocolate tea and it was alright. Mostly just strange. Not the best item on the menu.

Blue stripes cacao shop is started by the same ppl of Max Brenner (mentioned outside store), the ambience is unique in here like a classic coffee shop serving desserts. They have a unique collection of chocolate and you could try their shots before purchase. Overall great place for chocolate lovers. They also offer well decorated take-outs.

If you love chocolate this is the place to be!Blue stripes had a great variety of creamy hot chocolates, 100% dark hot chocolates down to all sorts of baked goods including waffles with fruits and a shot of hot chocolate on to mini doughnuts with a chocolate dipping sauce. There are white chocolate options too!The prices are around $10-12 for one of the food dishes and the hot chocolates are $5. Worth every penny, since weve been back 3 times already. Service is of average speed but its worth the wait. There is a restroom at the back and also free tap water too.Make sure to be patient to get a seat to enjoy the experience.

Love the brand and the mission but disappointed that this small shop doesnt connect as strong to its brand. They dont even sell their own chocolate bars.. really?!?!The pastries were OK. Ordered a chocolate cup, oreo cookie, apple turnover, and chocolate bundt cake. Also tried the chocolate milk with oat. All the patriots eye alright. The chocolate milk was smooth but also alright.The vibe of this spot is immaculate though. Wood and forest type design with glass windows for plenty of shine and some desks with plugs for working remote. Perfect small section to work from.Overall if they had more of their brand and emphasized more of the fact that they are upcycled or use upcucled chocolate or ingredients to be sustainable... this cafe would be much better.

I’ve walked by this cafe countless times and now regret that I didn’t give it a try sooner! Fantastic selection of pastries - I could’ve ordered one of everything. Tried one of their croissant sandwiches which was good. I really liked the ambience but unfortunately the place was already full (mainly people working on their laptops) so I took my coffee and sandwich to go.

Great spot to pop in for a quick bite and a chat. Loving the atmosphere, the quality of the food and drink (the waffle bites were AMAZING), and lots of seating. The staff were all super friendly, which isn’t typical for NYC. Highly recommended!

High hopes and ended up very disappointed. Lemon donuts advertised as small warm fresh donut holes turned out to be a dry stale cold large donut that was simply ripped into several pieces. Was not even given the option of which chocolate fondue option I preferred (100% dark, 70% dark, milk) -- I was given whatever. The chocolate fondue did taste good, however it was tainted as there were several insects flying around the donut and chocolate, and one of them got stuck in the fondue that I had to manually remove. I also ordered a nutella mocha in a to-go paper cup, instead I was given a latte in glassware. I also ordered a black coffee, and they completely forgot the order -- I had to go and ask them after 15 minutes if they were going to actually provide the coffee. They literally forgot to get the coffee. I went around brunchtime on Saturday, there were only ~5 customers they were serving at the time, should not have been that complicated to fulfill a simple order.

I absolutely adore this coffee shop!! The ambience, the food, the drinks are incredible! I definitely recommend the hot mental brew which tastes like hot chocolate with coffee. The chocolate chip cookie with drizzled chocolate is scrumptious! The baristas put so much care into the shop which is a large part of why my friend and I come so much. We love talking with barista Milton and are so grateful for the insightful conversations we have with him! Absolutely fantabulous, would give more stars if I could

One of my favourite chocolate shops in manhattan. It’s not easy to find a place where they prepare dark hot chocolate. Their 70% dark hot chocolate is my favourite drink. Rich in flavour and not overly sweetened. Definitely a step above Starbucks, DD and some other big chains in Manhattan. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to try a high quality hot cocoa drink.

I am obsessed with this place. The iced mocha is amazing, and not as crushingly sweet as other places. I also ordered the scrambled egg tartine with salmon and it was next level. Staff is incredibly nice too.

The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is welcoming and inviting. Whether coming for a coffee to go, or staying to enjoy the café, I cannot recommend this spot enough!!

I got the wild hot chocolate which was okay and not too sweet. The drink starts out watery and gets thicker as you finish. I was hoping for a drink that was as thick as churro dipping chocolate or melted chocolate with milk. The portions are decent. Theres indoor and outdoor seating, and a lot of people use the shop as a study space.

Coffee is great. However, When they run out of ceramic mugs this is what you get for a coffee and waffle $18. Plastic cups not my fav.

The liquid chocolate mousse might as well be liquid crack. It’s incredible. The space is kind of like what Maxx Brenner would be if it was actually cool and fun. A bit loud inside but that’s fixable with some more pillows and things to dampen sound. A must try if you are in the area.

Cozy, inviting vibe and friendly staffs.Definitely come check this place out if you like cacao. I like the Iced Mental Brew the barista recommended. It’s not sweet and subtle hint of cacao make it really enjoyable.I would come back again and try other cacao drinks and the pastries

Loved the place, so chocolaty. Note that most options include chocolate and things do get a little pricey but if you like to indulge time to time, its worth it.

Shop had a good vibe. The hot chocolate is pretty good - I go for the dark, extra hot option (or the wild hot chocolate which is made from unprocessed cacao beans). Highly recommend trying it

First time visiting this coffee shop. Their iced chai latte is so good !!! You can really taste the chai, it’s not overly sweet, it’s the perfect amount of chai and milk. Their croissant sandwich is so flavorful too. I will def be coming back

Went here after reading an article about Nutella Foam Cloud. It was totally worth the hype. The owners were really friendly and the shop looks great. They gave us free samples to try out at first which was an added bonus for our visit. Would definitely love to try out other things out soon.

Amazing music, the friendliest staff and owner. The chocolate rugelach tastes like heaven. I can’t wait to check out their Thursday jam nights and Tuesday comedy shows. The vibe is so good I want to be there all the time.

The pastries and drinks are delicious! The portion sizes find the perfect balance between getting enough for your buck but also in not making you grossly stuffed.

Their chocolate clouds are good and easy to drink. Their juice made from the cocoa Bean is very original and refreshing, loved it. I was a bit disappointed by the wild hot chocolate I had though. Service is super friendly, setting is fun. Good place for chocolate amateurs.

Its just THE BEST of the best. My favourite place for indulgence. You must try the chocolate roll and the Nutella injected croissant omg. Also the mocca!

I feel that I finally found my spot in the city! I love this place, the food the atmosphere everything about it! 🤍

5 out of 5. I ordered the hot wild chocolate with regular milk and it was delicious. The drink is made with pure cacao, milk, and spices. The cacao flavor is very strong which I enjoy. The ambiance is great! Very chill vibes and the staff is very friendly.

The smell, the ambience and the taste of this little store is simple DIVINE! The employees are so nice! Its also a good spot to get work done in the morning as its pretty quiet and with wifi and plugs available :) Definitely coming back!

Wow. What a vibe! Came by Thursday evening and was pleasantly surprised with delightful jazz band. Will return.

Mocha is delicious!!!! The milk hot chocolate was a bit too sweet so go for the dark chocolate. But the vibes and chocolates are great

Very good cocoa shop. They give hot chocolate the specialty coffee treatment. Theres a wide variety chocolate in many unique forms. I had a drinkable chocolate mousse which was light and sweet.

$25 for a weak Americano a cappuccino and a singular stale waffle ($12). A good place to do work though, I guess that’s what you’re paying for.

Absolutely love blue stripes!!Whenever im in the neighborhood i stop by.They have real tea real coffee great food!Everything is fresh.Staff is lovely!

Really innovative coffee and cacao shop. Lovely decor, and space to work . Clearly doing something no one else is

I think whats really disappointing is when you ask for your drink to-stay and they give it to you go. Ive seen the latte art so was really excited to get a drink and enjoy relaxing a bit. However, both times Ive gone they gave it to me in a to-go cup even though I asked to stay. Its okay to ignore if you feel like youre not the only one, but then seeing everyone being nicely served with their drinks in mugs and attended more kindly definitely makes the point stick out that they want you to go and not bother to stay.

Fantastic ambiance. Just ordered a black coffee: not hot, just warm. Still tastes okay. What was a real disappointment is seeing two flies buzzing around and on the pastries (for sale not just for display) and the staff not doing anything about it.

Love going here and getting my sugar levels way above daily recommended sugar level but today there was one too many flies. I already consume one too many insects from my overpriced brooklyn apartment. Plz go back to serving only sugar plz

Super rainy out and meeting a friend so we picked this spot. Had an insanely good cacao wellness bowl. So refreshing and clean. Good seating and WiFi.

Scrumptious!

The Baristas were thoughtful and kind. The common areas were clean. Tables and seating areas were clean. And the bathroom was clean.In terms of the menu, what I remember most is the Cacao Latte.This is a great place to do individual work, have a one-on-one meeting, and journal.

I love how cozy and inviting it is here. The cacao espresso is very good. Tastes like unsweetened cocoa powder in drink form. Its nice to be able to drink something warm and bitter in the evenings when I dont want to drink caffeine before bed.Only downside is their open hours arent correct. Supposedly theyre open late night, but we got there I think a bit before 8pm or 9pm and the barista came around telling people they were closing. When asked about the hours he sort of gave a non answer which is fine but the jist I got was that they have wonky irregular hours at the moment for whatever reason.

Great little place. Nutella hot chocolate is classic. 😍

Finally! A guilt free (sugar free) hot chocolate options. I had a cocoa latte (no sugar added) and it was the most delicious and energizing morning drink without that coffee adrenaline rush. Add the cosy ambiance, nice pastries selection and convenient electric outlets and you get an ideal place to spend a couple of hours or minutes on a rainy morning.

The cacao brew is unreal. It’s like a hot chocolate but way better for you. It’s near the holiday market so it is a perfect quick stop. They have healthy bites and the best drinks. The chocolate to go is incredible as well, like healthier Nutella. Very unique in a over saturated coffee market. Hope more open!

What an awesome coffee shop we stumbled upon after I got on the wrong train to head down to East Village. The decor and delicious treats makes it very inviting.I felt very relaxed and not only enjoyed my meal but also the relaxed feel.My friend and I enjoyed the quiche and hot chocolate.Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great spot!

An adorable coffee shop we stumbled upon after perusing at the Holiday Market. It was a warm winter day and decided to have our cocoa fix here. The front of the store has large windows and a designated table with outlets encouraging patrons to bring their laptops to study, write, etc. The cafe is catered to patrons who want to enjoy a coffee and dessert to catch up with a friend. We drank our cocoa outside because the inside seating was packed, and it was such a warm day, it merited outdoor seating. My BF and I ordered the hot cocoa with dark chocolate and a chocolate chip cookie. They put a rim of chocolate on the cup, which is an added flare to the drink, but for warned, you will get melted chocolate on your lips. The chocolate was delicious, but it could have been warmer and less milky. I would have enjoyed a little bit more chocolate flavor since I did choose the 70% dark chocolate, but overall, I enjoyed my drink. I like the round cups it comes with and is instagrammable. A chocolate drizzled on the cookie I could do without. I like cookies as is, so make sure to let them know your preferences. Overall, a cute coffee place near Union Square.

Best hot chocolate in town, and one of the best that Ive had anywhere. Music impeccable, atmosphere superb.

Do you like coffee, or chocolate? This place has both, in amazing variety. Fantastic stop for a special endorphin boost!

A must go for any chocolate lover. Especially as the weather gets colder their hot chocolate is definitely one of the best in the city! Wonderfull service as well, will definitely be back!!

My favorite place for the real thing. Oded is the master of chocolate. Ask for the special Kingston cacao if you are a chocolate lover.

Awful. the hot chocolate was too milky and lacked a lot of flavor. was also super powdery so i think they used some packet. the lava cake was also really dry and stale. would NOT recommend.

I came in with my girlfriend to get some breakfast and although I was expecting a warm and efficient service, I was greeted with a carefree attitude. The prices are steep (2x coffees + 2 breakfast croissants and a cookie) which cost me $43.00 not including a tip, and the food was mediocre at best. The lady behind the counter that took my order seemed to be having extreme difficulties trying to process simple information, and when asked about the protein options for the breakfast items, she merely pointed at a display case instead of providing any audible response. After asking egg preferences (scrambled or poached) she then failed to even provide any egg on the sandwich, which threw me into confusion. After I brought the wrong order that was given to me to the owner, he managed to fix the issue quickly, which makes him the only saving grace of this whole interaction. For the asking price of dining here, I would not recommend.

Great feta cheese spinach Burekas!

Good drinks and breakfast food. Well priced. Wifi.Ill come back.

Yum Yum Yummy YumEdit: Second time this week - it’s AMAZING 🤩

Wow!!! Holy cow Batman!!! The milk hot chocolate should be illegal its so damn good!! Milky, deep, deep creamy. I shouldve ordered a pint of it. The bread is smooth, almond, taste great alone. Wow, I usually get their great coffee. From now now, milk hot chocolate it is and they have other varieties of hot chocolate!!

The hot chocolate is customizable and delicious! You can pick/mix your choice of chocolates and toppings. The service was also so wonderful and quick and attentive. I liked my pastry but for a chocolate-based place, I expected better. The ambiance is like a typical coffee shop

Very cute and cozy place! Huge selection of coffee/cacao drinks. Nice and knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere.

06/30, 07/16&25, /22Loved the babka(Nutella swirl bun)— the heated bun with extra choco syrup if u like 🍫 it’s paradise!For drinks, like the hibiscus iced tea the most ;) perf spot for study and reading. Always enjoy the vibe here.

Its a hip crowd. Friendly service and chill ambiance. As far as coffee goes, its pretty standard.

This place is super cute, but beware that it does not serve decaf.

With a group of friends passing through New York, we tried to go to this place today and believe me, we were received in a more than execrable way. The employee who seemed to be the manager of the place literally disrespected us and told us that the place was closed. It is because of this kind of attitude that we avoid some places that have no respect for the customers and are only there to take your money. This place really doesnt deserve its reputation, there are better places in New York dont waste your money there.

If youre looking for a study spot with an upbeat cafe vibe with drinks options that arent just coffee then this place could be for you. But if youre actually looking to just purchase items, then be prepared to be ripped off to the max.I got the following:Cacaoccino- Basically a fancy watered down hot chocolate but if you want to buy into that its a super food alternative then its fine in price and taste. (4/5)Cheese Stick- Like if pao de queijo and croissants had a baby. Theyre tasty but a bit pricey at about $5 per tiny stick.Protein Bowl- Just dont...unless youre desperate and have money to burn, this is just a rip off. For $15 I got 3 half slices of manchego that definitely came from Costco or a Costco equivalent (actually Id say below Costco cause I have never had such bland manchego even from Costco). Along with some equally subpar prosciutto. Served over a poor excuse for a salad. No nibs as stated on the menu and they were out of the poached eggs (pretty sure they were just under staffed and didnt have the time to make one) but instead my replacement was a small 1/4 cups worth of the worst rubbery underseasoned scrambled eggs Ive ever gotten. I also wanted to try the cacao bread since cacao is their selling point but guess they dont serve that anymore either. The saving grace was a nice slice of thick multigrain seeded toast. Well half a slice... (0/5)Overall come here to study/work but come in knowing that first and foremost this is a spot designed to lure in Parsons students and that what you pay for is probably gonna be decently overhyped and overpriced.

Definitely a must go place to any chocolate lover and anyone who values good food and amazing service.I cant speak enough about both the servers behind the counter who were super kind and did everything in their power to make everyone in the restaurant happy and pleased.The chocolate over there is simply incredible.

Dare you not to love this place. Tons of delicious choices. The Turtle Kreamz is amazing. It’s huge and taste like heaven. We also had the black Forrest shake with cake. OMG! Kids loved it. We loved it. The staff was friendly and obviously love their job. The manager/owner was passing out “clouds” - chocolate mousse on draft. Need I say more.

Incredible atmosphere, amazing food, even more incredible people.This place needs more attention - not to mention more love.

Heaven for chocolate lovers. The 70% hot chocolate is off-the-charts amazing. Mr. Brenner took my order with a huge smile and even gave me a free taste of chocolate on tap. It was all very delicious. I cant wait to come back and try some of the desserts and shakes.

Tried this little thing. It wasn’t as good as I though maybe in terms of I took it to go. But the ambience and service is good! I’d give it 4 star at it.

Service was a bit slow (waited almost 10 min for a slice of cake that was sitting on the counter).The atmosphere is so nice though.The cake was too sweet but cacao shake with coconut had a great kick with shredded coconuts in it!! Worth a visit, but unless you have a huge sweet tooth, no need for a second visit

A chocolate enthusiasts heaven in the form of a delightful old school cafe with classic books on the self and a exposed brick wall. Their Nutella chocolate is heavenly. Prices and portions are decent.They have a few none chocolaty items like quiche, croissant sandwiches, tartines bread sandwiches, and as expected a large variety of chocolate based delights like cake, mousse, fondue, chocolate pizza, cookies, smoothie bowls etc. along with hot chocolate, chocolate coffee etc.I had the panckwiches which is pancake based sandwich with banana Nutella chocolate and a nice dark chocolate cream in between. It was really good and the dark chocolate was fine dark chocolate.

My white chocolate hot chocolate was absolutely delectable to the last drop, but also pricy and a bit one-note in the flavor profile. Wifi was also spotty, which is one of my pet peeves. Overall Id still recommend it but it stops just short of excellence.

Such good vibes, super cute date spot, and yuuummy drinks!! 10/10!

Enjoyed hot chocolate and the service was great.Tried milk hot chocolate and it was great.Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Disappointed all around. The dark chocolate hot chocolate was bland and lukewarm, the regular size is a small 4 ounce cup. The chocolate lava cake was also bland and barely warm, the lava center remained solid when the cake was cut. The staff was not particularly friendly to me, but were more pleasant, cheerful and offered free samples and suggestions to other customers.

Great coffee and hospitality and awesome decor. Desserts were great too.

Wow this place is out of this world!The best Nutella home made chocolateThe best ice latte and such a fun and great ambiance!Hubby and my kids really loved the whole chocolate experience.Can’t wait to go again and try more delicious things from the menu!

Your new favorite cafe! Delicious chocolate goodness here at Blue Stripes. Stunning interior decor. Designated laptop free zones + working zones. Free WiFi and bathrooms.And the deserts are absolutely delicious!

I have gone here to get a cup a coffee before work or class. And every time it takes about 10-15 minutes. And for the last four times I have come in they have messed up my order. A hot dark chocolate mocha with oat milk. Today they gave me an iced milk chocolate with whole milk. They should really be focusing on what customers order. Especially since we are spending $5-8 on a single drink and waiting for 10-15 minutes. But the other times that I have gotten my drink it’s been very good, I recommend the egg croissant sandwich.

My granola bowl had something like stones or whatever that I could not even chew. See the pic below. My dentist would be happy for sure having me at her office after that “meal”My avocado toast had literally dirty and yellow and wither greens - look at the picture as well.The kitchen staff did not speak English, so, they could not help me with this.The cashier guy was too busy to control all these things or was not supposed to, or did not care much

Delicious food and cool people. Great place to hang out with a cup of coffee.

Super chill spot. Had a lot of fun, drinking wine and eating cookies while listening to a jazz band there.

Were there with friend few weeks ago. great place! Nice, warm and cozy with great food!

Fantastic time! Thursday night jam sesh is epic. Such a warm and unique place.

Excellent service, atmosphere, and hot chocolate.Was listed as Closed but went by anyway and so glad we did. What a delightful space with an interesting collection of books and some really fun murals on the walls. I will be back here soon.

Very relaxing and welcoming ambience. Came here for a birthday lunch and treat for myself and was glad to have a seat inside. Staff was very kind and attentive to ensure patrons received their orders and tables were clean. Ordered a power bowl salad, all ingredients from the spinach to the tomato and avocado were fresh. The scrambled eggs served with the salad were very fluffy and well seasoned. I ordered the chocolate cloud with molten milk. It reminds me of an old fashion non heavy milkshake. Made with cacao chocolate it was very subtle yet flavorful without an over indulgence of chocolate. I will definitely order it once again in the future. Come here for lunch, coffee or a nice treat for yourself.

INCREDIBLE bakery/coffee/drinks shop. Best rugelach, pie, croissants. Bonus that they serve alcohol :) can’t wait to come for their special event nights!

This is a great place to enjoy a lovely cup of cacao hot or iced.

Amazing vibes! Ben was very helpful! Our group has an awesome time

Quiet location with such a beautiful atmosphere! Plants and books and lots of tables. The mirrors were a unique addition to the wall. I got a cold brew with some nutella chocolate cloud on top and it was good and not too sweet! Unique cacao flavor

True masters of the cacao! All thier deserts are beyond amazing. One of my favorite spots in the city

One of my favorite places to go whenever I’m close to Union Square. I’m normally not a fan of anything too sweet but the place has something for everyone. The mochas are a must and if it’s not too crowded, just take a seat and order something from the food menu. I recommend the pizza, it can brighten up anyone’s day!

Amazing beverages. I recommend the hot chocolate options. Their coffee tasted awesome as well.There is a bathroom and decent amount of seating on a friday night.

The food was fine, I got a middle of the road bowl. They mostly serve sweets. Its slightly pricey for the quality and amount. There was absolutely no service, they banged the counter to get my attention because I was sitting outside, even though I tipped them well. They shouldnt ask for tips if theyre not willing st wait on customers.

If chocolate is what you need in life then Blue Stripes is where you need to go.I love that place.Everything is a bliss to share. I joined pictures of today’s Perfect Slice with berries: that’s a must try.It wasn’t my first time and I will be back again, and again

Cozy coffee shop with amazing pastries and delicious coffee/hot chocolate. Going there every time it’s rainy/cold.

These drinks are out of this world amazing!

Chocolate taste was mediocre at best. This place is a gimmick for unique chocolate dishes most likely to make up for the actual taste. Menu and product display is confusing. Prices are high for low quality again you pay for the gimmick. Staff is friendly but they are incompetent in correctly making an order. There are way better dessert bars in town then to waste a trip here.

Ive never seen such diversity of cacao based offerings. Every wall looked instagramable, with inspiring art and design covering the surfaces.The baristas were friendly and engaging, helping navigate the menu and offering samples before committing to beverages.Is fast becoming one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood.

Fantastic Foam! Great truffles and hot cocoa!

Fantastic cafe!! definitely recommended

I love this place!! I go there a few times a mouth (a chocolate addict here🙋🏽‍♀️)I got a lot of their chocolate on the menu but my absolute favorite is the Rocher Treat. It’s basically a giant Ferrero Rocher, and it’s absolutely amazing!! A bit overpriced but it’s worth every penny!

Very good service. Gave me many options to choose from. Definitely for chocolate lovers.

Delicious coffee/tea/hot chocolate and desserts. Very cozy atmosphere. Charging ports. Great service. My favorite place to come with a book!

Delicious food and drinks. Chill atmosphere and super nice vibe.

Spicy Hot milk chocolate is like heaven. Haven’t been back here since pre-covid.Plenty of seating for meetings.So glad this spot survived!!

The chocolate is really rich and flavorful. The hot chocolate has a lot of flavor and is super rich. The pizza has all different types of chocolate that blend together great. Everything is fairly priced for the quality you get. My kids loved everything.

This place smells heavenly. Vegan chocolate options (ask the server as its not always indicated on the menu), and you can add CBD to most drinks. We tried the hot chocolate!

A perfect place to stop for an indulgent treat, either alone or with a couple of friends. We tried The Cloud (mousse on tap) and also the dark chocolate hot chocolate. Both were delicious and we plan to go back

I got their matcha chocolate Latte and it blew my mind. It was so creamy and smooth, the chocolate didnt overpower the matcha at all and it came in cute little sets.The cafe is also very cozy.

Overpriced, wait 30 minutes for my order and they’ve just forgotten part of it, so I have to remind them. Milkshake cost 10$ And Is too sweet and made from cheapest gmo’s milk. And food isn’t tasty at all.

If you like chocolate this place is a must! The 70 % chocolate mocha is amazing. Local students and professionals alike gather here. The noise level is never too bad even when crowded.

Love this place!Great coffee, cacao and excellent food.

Oh the decadence of this amazing chocolate, dark and milk are incredible- had the donuts, mocha and then tried the blueberry and chocolate drizzle waffle!! Wow. This is a major choc fiend find and great atmosphere with just the loveliest people serving. Huge!!!!

Amazing pastries and chocolate!! Also vegan options

Awesome hot chocolate drink. Fantastic pastries.

Wonderful bourekas , sandwiches and grain bowls recently added to menu. Kudos to Alon Kazdan for bringing new items to the menu and transforming the cafe to more than a chocolate place! Chocolate confections abound but the draw of the cafe will be more widespread to people looking for more than a snack

Great coffee and hot cocoa. Their chocolate pretzel with cocoa syrup is awesome. Highly recommended.

Great amazing chocolate spot! The best!The creator of max Brenner opened a new place after long time and you can feel his passion to chocolate thru the food he serve.Love this place!

The chocolate here is fire, I got the wild cacao hot choco which I really fw. It’s dark chocolate flavor. Also the croissant was stuffed with chocolate and fire - only thing about this place is the price but it’s worth it since they make it right here

Love this place, and everything in it. The cold brew is my go-to....

The Chocolate Slice was dangerously yummy! The iced tea was delicious. The iced Chocolate Milk was delightfully dark and refreshing. The staff is wonderfully friendly in a quaint industrial chic atmosphere.

Blue Stripes has absolutely earned its stripes via friendly service, brilliant ambiance, and delicious dessert. A partner to the nearby Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, I cant imagine you miss out on anything by opting for Blue Stripes - and you can even get a seat here! Ill definitely come back the next time I find myself around Union Square.

Must must must for chocolate lovers!Also good savory pastries and great coffee ☕️

One of the best ‘hot chocolate’ places in the city.We tried Nutella latte and Hot chocolate (dark).Great taste. Good ambience and service!

Great mission, people, ambience, product! Wish there was one closer to me but Ill go out of my way for chocolate anytime.

What can I say? The cacao latte and cacaoccino are delicious. Any sort of chocolate desserts are great too.

Beautiful setting and delicious menus.I wish they had some healthier options too to enjoy.

Good coffee, amazing chill vibes, good music

Nothing against the food and coffee here, but the service is terrible. In the last two times I’ve been here they have forgot to make my order and/or left out a key ingredient in the order. Seems like the have a turnover problem and low standards for employment. Sadly I won’t be returning - it’s NYC, there are too many options to deal with poor service. I hope one day the service matches the food!

I found a little cute cafeInterior is so pretty and cuteIce coffee is also good

Really cute place! Great vibes!! Very very good chocolate desserts!

Had one good experience but most recent was not good. Iced mocha was wayyyyyy to rich... barely could be considered a coffee drink had to throw it away immediately and it was $7! Hope they hook me up next time I go.

Great coffee. Good service

Incredible coffee shop. Fantastic coffee, vibes, and phenomenal pastries. Comedy shows, live music, and good times on a weekly basis. Don’t miss out on this place

Nice place to hop in for a treat, especially on a ☕ date. Can expect it to be particularly nice on a cold wintery day. Prices are plenty high (~$15 for a slice of chocolate cake), so be prepared to stay for a short while.

You have to go there and try the food and beverages. Very rich and smooth. I do enjoy the chocolate pastries and beverages here even I had a lot for one visit, I don’t find it’s too sweet or greasy, very good recipe

Cute place for a coffee and lite bites!Great service too!

Great hot chocolate. Spent some time with my 5 year old daughter here during a rainy day and we had a lovely time and the staff was great.

Super place. Loved it and the kids even more.

My favorite place in the city! Great coffee, fresh food and really nice staff.

I madly love sweets and this is the place where you can enjoy sweets for every taste. A very cozy, small chocolate cafe, but what choice is there, there are desserts, there are chocolate shakes,tea and coffee of ​​various kinds.

The ultimate hot chocolate! The Nutella hot chocolate is my favorite hot chocolate in all of nyc. I recommend this place as the staff is super friendly and the interior of Blue Stripes is amazingly cozy. The food labels aren’t always the clearest when it comes to their desserts as they’re so close together but their drinks and foods to not disappoint!

One of my favorite cafes in NY! You must get the dark hot chocolate it is SO good.

I am practically addicted to their whole cacao granola, Peanut Butter Banana first place. Dark Chocolate second place. Highly recommended

If you love sweet and chocolate, this is the place for you to hang out . Every thing theyre serving over there is perfectly done , I really recommend this place , I cant wait to get back there

A comfortable and charming little shop with some interesting items. I tried the hot chocolate (just okay), the hazelnut chocolate striped cake, and the chocolate dipped nyc-street-style pretzel. The cake was alright, very sweet, with a crunchy layers rather than mousse or soft ganache layers. The pretzel was really yummy, with the salt adding a nice counterpoint to sweet melted chocolate. Pretty messy to eat though. The cafe staff were kind and friendly, but the items are served on flat cardboard plates with wooden spoons that were really unpleasant to eat with. If I go back, Ill bring my own cutlery! If you like chocolate but dont like things too sweet, stay away from the milk chocolate. 🍫❤️🍫

Such a great place, and the staff is very nice and kind. I love the smoothies!

This place is amazing. It is as if Willy Wonka was running this place. There is a drink called Chocolate Cloud which is to die for. It is drinkable moose and actually feels like you are drinking a cloud.

Their hot chocolate is amazing.Also had a cappuccino and a breakfast egg croissant which were both very good.

Amazing cozy place. The chocolate is top quality and delicious, the chocolate beverages are fantastic and the pancake sandwich is just heavenly. The staff is friendly. They also have great selection of sandwiches which looks amazing.

A Max Brener chocolate experience with creative snacks and solid coffee drinks. Blue stripes is an unassuming spot around the corner from a famous chocolate bar that honestly is worth skipping the famous place for.

A lovely cafe with good breakfast and coffee. Very nice staff. Quiet for its location, easy to get some work done.

Absolutely amazing coffee and service! One of the best I had in NYC!!!

Good coffee and great granola bowl!

This place looked amazing from the pics and reviews I saw. I got a couple of things to try, the chocolate covered pretzel (milk chocolate) and a Nutella Foam Cloud drink. The pretzel was amazingly chocolatey and absolutely scrumptious with the right amount of salt to offset the sweetness. However, the Nutella drink was not to my liking, or of the liking of anyone else in my party, it had a weird taste that just didnt sit right with any of us. I think this is the first time Ive ever had anything at all to negatively say anything about a Nutella infused product.Overall, the place was a great find and I would definitely go back and try other chocolatey goodness. The ambiance was quietish, with people sitting towards the front doing some work and others carrying on low-volume conversations. Id recommend checking it out, if you need some more chocolate in your life.

One of my favorite places! The pastries are large/sweet enough to share with another. It’s a great place to sit and work, or just chat.

For the love of god do not order the celebration cake. 16$ for a mound of chocolate buttercream covered in a shell of cheap tasting chocolate. Expected much more for the price.

Love the Milk Cloud

The menu and ambience is very nice but despite of that their internet was not working so I could not apple pay which usually works. Dint end up getting any food felt highly dissappointed

Best HOT CHOCOLATE EVER! Such a cute coffee shop with plants books it’s such a vibe!! Definitely recommend the chocolate arugula is to die for!!!!

I dump their granola directly into my mouth, I cannot get enough...

The perfect chocolate slice was really perfect. Loved the atmosphere as well!

Absolutely delicious pastries, we had a great experience using them for a corporate catering job . Highly recommend!!

Ive been here several times since it opened. There are several things I love about this place. First of all, it is owned by Max Brenner. The quality of the desserts is amazing, and I believe there is even more variety. The chocolate really tastes like chocolate and everything is rich and decadant. The second thing is, it is casual. Unlike Max Brenner, it is smaller and more like a cute cozy cafe than a restaurant. So if you feel like stopping in for a dessert and a coffee, this is the place! You dont have to wait on a waitress or feel bad for not ordering a full meal. No negative things to say about this place. If you love chocolate, go here!!

One of the BEST hot chocolate I even had. I got it with oat milk! YUM! Would definitely go there again!!

I had a delicious apple turnover from here today! The woman who served me is the sweetest thing! Best type of customer service!

Best hot chocolate I’ve had in NYC!! Also great vibes/music in the shop! Love it!

I had an awesome experience! The food was incredible and the chocolate drinks to die for. Definitely once in a life time experience!!!!

I found a fingernail in my coffee and my friend who ordered the power bowl got food poisoning. DO NOT GO HERE.

Chocolate is goldNice but tight spaces. Probably shouldnt allow laptops. Space is too small to support co-working.

I ate there and it was really delicious with really excellent service. I recommend the place

Great cacao drinks!

Amazing place! Greatest place in town. A must visit.

Best hot chocolate in town. Four types of hot chocolate: 70% Dark, milk, white y nutella. Amaizing!!!!

The croissants sandwiches are so scrumptious! It was the best iced late Ive had, and the staff was so friendly and answered my million questions!!

GO HERE! So good. Pricey but good.

This is an amazing place! Love it! Food is great, the service even better! Highly recommended!!! Thank you guys for the coffee and pastries 🙏🏻Love you!

Best shop around!!! Amazing service and delicious drinks!!!

Why cant you get a Postmates order correctly? Hot chocolate doesnt mean a cold frappe. Not rocket science..

Incredible chocolate experience! Great vibes / atmosphere and owner is very kind & knowledgeable! Highly recommend

Great place to grab a coffee, a bite to eat, or a drink in the evening. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere

Hot chocolate was average but ambiance was excellent with a great assortment of desserts!

Inventive and delicious desserts. Everything is decadent and well-made.

Great place for chocolate lovers.

The 70% dark chocolate with non dairy milk is delish and unsweetened which is so hard to find. The wild hot chocolate with coconut condensed milk was disappointingly watery and bland. They were out of the added spices so dont know if that would have improved it or not. The smoothie with cactus fruit was refreshing.

Great little shop. Yummy Cloud!

Smooth chocolately deliciousness. I had the Black Forest shake, and it was marvelous.

Cool spot with great service, coffee, and vibe. Highly recommend.