Cafe Choklad
Providence, RI 02903-1334
Phone: (401) 383-4764
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Editorial Review for Cafe Choklad – by Dawn Keable
The Scene
With lace curtains and blonde wood floors, this warm and inviting spot is more French country kitchen than urban American coffeeshop. Bright blue tiles encase the food prep area, while the cozy 30-seat dining room--featuring simple butcher block tables and chairs--is decorated in tasteful greens, reds and blues. Homey touches include a fireplace, rustic chandelier and doilies on the trays delivered tableside by the staff.
The Food
Chocolate for lunch? The S'more grilled panini gives permission with semisweet chocolate and marshmallows in a brioche. For a subtler sugar high, Cafe Choklad's classic salad uses sun-dried cranberries and juicy oranges to sweeten its ultra-fresh mixed baby greens and toasted pecans. Tangy honey mustard and homemade cranberry pecan bread add a hint of decadence to the hearty black forest ham and brie sandwich. Ready-made boxes of Elsa Agell chocolates let customers take the toothsome richness home.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasNo need to travel to Sweden for Hoganas Keramik stoneware. These classic, nonporous, chip resistant pots (which are safe for using in dishwashers and ovens--be they microwave or not) are for sale here.
User Reviews for Cafe Choklad
09/05/2008 Posted by Global44
I had just flown in from Hot Texas. I was visiting RI for a week. On my first day, which was a chilling April morning , did i mention I had just flown in from Austin Tx where it was 85 degrees.I found myself on my own. I began searching for something good and healthy to eat. I ventured to this little cafe and had a big healthly sandwich. I notice the delectable pastries and candies on my right and started to pray for strength. The next day I return for sandwich or soup. Out of the corner of my left eye, I saw them. Proper and tidy they were. They were sitting together. There look to be about six of them sitting there, mocking me. They were quiet. After sneaking a look several times I thought I should just leave quickly. I headed for the door, but my legs started to feel strange, I felt a slight tingling in feet. Then I heard them call me, mock me, my legs felt funny, finally the yelling got louder, they refused to stop. It seem like time stood still, I am sure an hour must have past, well it had to have been at least a few minutes..well okay seconds, but i was bullied and finally force into submission. ... I offer my hand to this pastry. Not just any pastry. This as a croissant filled with rich, sweet and soft Chocolate. Did I say this was not just any choclate, but in a croissant. My gracious, holly superwoman, this was krytinite. I was powerless for the remainer of my trip. Shh!!.. don' t tell...On one day, I have two. It was no use, I was powerless. I can't talk about it anymore. Go now, run don't walk, they only make 6-8 per day. I wonder if they will mail a box to me....Help me... I need a deversion. Does anyone know if they use Fedex???? Help meeeeeee
02/24/2008 Posted by ksmanihot
This beautiful, cozy cafe serves exceptional sandwiches, thanks to high-quality ingredients such as artisanal breads. The flavor combinations are creative and surprising, such as liver pate and crunchy bacon crumbs on brioche. The breakfast sandwiches are especially rich and tasty. There is always a good choice of baked goods--cookies, brownies, and scones (the three-cheese scone is a delicious savory alternative). In addition, they serve top-notch teas (Harney&Sons) and chocolates. The only problem with Choklad is the relatively small menu--maybe ten or so sandwiches and four salads, plus daily soup and sandwich specials. This won't be a problem for the occasional patron, who will find plenty of choice. But for regulars, it would be nice to have periodical, more extensive menu changes and new options. Also, sometimes the sandwiches tend to be on the heavy side regarding fillings. If you're into dense, huge piles of ham and cheese, you might enjoy this, but otherwise the result can be overpowering. On the plus side, the pleasant ambiance, quick service, and the superfriendly owners/managers/staff, who keep their composure and smiles even in the busy lunch hour.
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