The Best Chocolate Cake in the World in Nolita opened three weeks ago right next door to the famous Ceci Cela Patisserie on Spring Street. Faye Armon, Broadway Prop Master and long time friend of the coffeebeaners, took me to taste the wonder and to see the small coffee shops that have recently opened in Nolita. And yes, the SoHo socialites are tip toe-ing into The Best Cake in the World, even if it might be unfashionable to eat cake.
For those who are not interested in the highly acclaimed top-secret Valhrona chocolate cake that blew Lisbon, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, and Madrid away, the menu offers alternatives. One can enjoy daily natural juices (orange, lemon, grapefruit, carrot, apple, pineapple and more), Tostas (small toasted sandwiches like smoked salmon, fresh dill, cream cheese, mixed greens and lemon), home made chocolate drinks, gelato, and organic dancing teas. The coffee is from one of my favorites, Counter Culture, the coffee roasters with some of the most well run coffee farms in the world. know it’s summer and normally one wouldn’t think of chocolate on a hot summer day in NYC but the cake mini-lounge surprises you with ways to cool down. The Valhrona flourless cake is crunchy, chilled, and refreshing, the Affogato with mint ice cream provides you with a sudden awareness and the lovely aproned-ladies tend to your every need.
Yes, I know it’s summer and one might not think of chocolate on a hot summer day in NYC but the cake mini-lounge surprises you with ways to cool down. The Valhrona flourless cake is crunchy, chilled, and refreshing, the Affogato with mint ice cream provides you with a sudden awareness and the lovely aproned-ladies tend to your every need.
Now, I am not a chocolate lover by any means, but if you are then you probably should run here! Chef Carlos Braz Lopes makes Traditional (55% cocoa) or Bittersweet (70% cocoa) flourless cake with crispy meringue and airy chocolate mousse, topped with a luscious chocolate glaze.
The Best Chocolate Cake in the World is located at 55A Spring Street between Lafayette and Mulberry Street. The fastest way to arrive here is to take the 6 Train to Spring Street and cross the street but one can also take the N/R to Prince Street.
(212)343-CAKE
The Best Chocolate Cake in the World is located at 55A Spring Street between Lafayette and Mulberry Street. The fastest way to arrive here is to take the 6 Train to Spring Street and cross the street but one can also take the N/R to Prince Street.
(212)343-CAKE
Atmosphere: 4 Stars
Chocolate Cake: 5
Coffee: 5 Stars
Service: Kind
Service: Kind
Price: $$, although the coffee prices are not unusual
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