THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, 201 East Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 USA
Phone:  +1 (704) 547-2244   •  Map & Directions
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Bar Cocoa

BAR COCOA is a delectable all-day dining experience for lovers of chocolate, cocoa and desserts. This sweet extension of The Lobby Lounge is open to hotel guests and area residents, presenting a relaxed, lively way to enjoy contemporary surroundings and the most irresistible taste on earth. As the premier dessert bar and chocolate bar in Charlotte, guests can enjoy sumptuous treats on-site and off, through our catering and events offerings or by taking advantage of our renowned cooking classes at Cocoa Lab. Bar Cocoa highlights include pasties, confections, French-style macarons, gelato, birthday cakes, cupcakes and wedding cakes.


Highlights

Enjoy the following Bar Cocoa experiences, whether you are visiting Charlotte or have the pleasure of living in the area. While at Bar Cocoa, be sure to visit our dessert bar’s beautiful Madam Cocoa life-size all-chocolate sculpture – a first of its kind, and a lovely and stylish 5’ 7” fashionista made completely of chocolate.

Morning breakfast is served daily

Dining and Beverage service throughout the day features hot and cold chocolate beverages and spectacular pastries and desserts

Daily Chocolate Afternoon Tea presents a contemporary new take on a beloved favorite, featuring chocolate treats and chocolate scones as well as popular tea savories. Offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required.

Saturday-night Chocolate and Champagne Five-Course and Three-Course All-Dessert Dinners are a first, pairing premium Champagne selections with complementary desserts at our chocolate bar. Ideal for a luxurious dining experience for two.

Weekend Brunch, available as a three-course experience or à la carte, features delicious breakfast and mid-day menu choices, capped by a fabulous dessert selection from Bar Cocoa.

Retail delights from Norman Love confections and the chefs of The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte are available in stunning display cases sure to delight shoppers of all ages.

Bar Cocoa Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes and Celebration Cakes may be ordered for the most special of occasions and provide an exceptional cake presentation for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more.

Dessert Parties, at your place or ours, provide a uniquely Bar Cocoa way to party. Let your guests sample a variety of treats from our dessert bar in uptown Charlotte.

Cooking classes and group culinary activities in the Cocoa Lab feature scheduled instructional sessions open to the public as well as special events including Cocoa Lab’s new Urban Chef teambuilding experience.
 
 
Visit the Bar Cocoa website for menu information and upcoming events
Decadent dining and shopping await at Bar Cocoa, open to the public and hotel guests during the following hours. Bar Cocoa may be accessed through the hotel lobby or via its convenient street-side entrance on College Street.

Monday through Thursday: 
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to midnight
Saturday: 7 a.m. to midnight (Weekend Brunch from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m.)
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Weekend Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Breakfast available from 7 a.m. daily.
Announcing Birthdays by Bar Cocoa, presenting customized birthday cakes for small and large celebrations, packaged with plates, candles, napkins and utensils for enjoyment at nearby office and home locations.
Bar Cocoa Weekend Brunch presented Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Priced at $28 per person, brunch features three courses including a Bar Cocoa dessert served with coffee or tea. Brunch selections also available à la carte.
Don’t miss Bar Cocoa’s daily Chocolate Afternoon Tea, Saturday evening Chocolate and Champagne Five Course All-Dessert Dinner, daily breakfast, Saturday and Sunday weekend brunch, and daily sweet dining and retail selections.  Reservations are required for Chocolate Afternoon Tea and the Chocolate and Champagne Dinner.

Bar Cocoa’s Cocoa Lab is pleased to offer a delicious new selection of dessert cooking classes.
The perfect summer treat awaits at Bar Gelato, featuring irresistible flavors such as Tiramisu, Chocolate-Hazelnut, Pistachio, Salted Peanut and Vanilla.
Summer Pet Program
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is delighted to welcome stays by canine travelers during summer of 2013. Visiting dogs and their masters are also invited to enjoy our Saturday afternoon Sidewalk Socials, presented weekly on the Bar Cocoa outdoor sidewalk terrace for dog-owners who are dining guests of Bar Cocoa. Click here for more details.
Bar Cocoa Catering and Events – A Sweet New Way to Party 
Bar Cocoa is pleased to offer complete dessert-party catering for large and small events, either at The Ritz-Carlton or at other Charlotte-area locations. For a memorable gathering with a fun, irresistible menu, Bar Cocoa provides an array of spectacular desserts and confections, as well as delicious hot and cold beverages. To reserve your dessert party at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte or at a local venue of your choosing, please call (704) 972-4452 or (704) 549-4326.

JOIN US FOR THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE SUMMER HONEY FESTIVAL – A SWEET CELEBRATION OF THE 100,000 HONEYBEES AND TWO HIVES LIVING ON THE HOTEL’S GREEN, VEGETATED ROOF

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