Choc O Pain French Bakery and Café - HOB 1st Street

Margot L 3 months ago

Went to Choc O Pain for a quick sandwich, before heading to the MetLife stadium for a World Cup game. The ham and cheese was delicious! Clémence, the owner, advised to warm it up and it was so delicious! I highly recommend it! :)

Ishmeal Bradley 4 months ago

I have been coming here for 10 years. The service continues to decline with each new group of workers that bring in. Today, i stood at the counter for a full 5 minutes while the worker busied himself arranging breads directly facing me and he completely ignored me. After he was done, he walked away. I asked another staff member if i could order since i had been waiting. This is not a one-off occurrence. It is a pattern. The management really needs to train their staff in basic customer service, especially something as basic as greeting a customer when they walk up to the counter, even if you are doing busywork. You claim to be a French bakery, but that behavior would never fly in France.

Charles B a year ago

It’s with great sadness that I write this review. I wish I had done so years ago when Choc·O·Pain was truly at its prime. After being away from Jersey for about seven years, I came back with high expectations and memories of pastries that once set the standard. The Kouign-Amann used to be the star—beautifully buttery, flaky, crunchy on the outside, and moist on the inside. Now it’s dry and lacking the rich flavor it once had. The madeleine was another disappointment: dry and forgettable. To add to the frustration, their policy of not accepting $50 or $100 bills feels unnecessary and inconvenient. The one saving grace, and the reason I’m giving them three stars instead of less, is their financiers. They remain excellent—moist, nutty, and full of flavor, just as I remembered. I truly hope Choc·O·Pain can return to its glory days, because when they’re at their best, few bakeries can compare.

Carlos Vivas 2 years ago

Very nice cafe. The Latte was really good (very foamy). We had the Madeleine and they were a great choice if you want something small. The music is nice and not loud. Inside and outside sitting (but outside is very small). Definitely come by if you are around.

Hen Pastry Chef 7 years ago

Super nice place and super delicious. If you are looking for place to work, read a book or meeting you friend for coffee this is your place. This place is nice, you have upper floor with tables and sofas. Also everything is super delicious the bakery and the menu for lunch soup and sandwiches. There are also a lot of vegan lunch options. And the nicest part you have french music in the background. You don't want to miss this place.