Cocoa + Co. is an Old Town chocolate sanctuary that offers a delicious array of sipping chocolates, pastries, and artisanal treats perfect for any sweet tooth.
"The frothy concoctions at Cocoa and Co. are luscious but thin enough to be highly drinkable in a variety of flavors. The unadulterated classic drinking chocolate isn’t too sweet, while the chili-cinnamon-nutmeg proportions in the “Mayan Magic” help it bounce between sweet and barely savory in a very pleasant way. The small Old Town space doesn’t have many tables, but it’s a perfect pit stop before strolling in nearby Lincoln Park." - veda kilaru, adrian kane
"Cocoa and Co. isn’t a coffee shop so much as a chocolatier that happens to serve baked goods and just-okay coffee. The walls are lined with chocolate in all sorts of bar, bonbon, bark, and other confectionary forms—and while those are great, our favorite method of cocoa consumption is a cup of their drinking chocolate. The frothy concoctions are luscious and creamy but thin enough to be highly drinkable in a variety of flavors. The unadulterated classic version isn’t too sweet, while the chili-cinnamon-nutmeg proportions in the “Mayan Magic” help it bounce between sweet and barely savory in a very pleasant way. The small Old Town space doesn’t have many tables, but it’s a perfect pit stop before strolling in nearby Lincoln Park." - Veda Kilaru
"A 1,000 square foot shop and cafe focused exclusively on chocolates from around the world, Cocoa & Co. is the answer for Old Town's sweet tooth. A chocolate lovers dream, Cocoa & Co. houses both locally sourced and international items, spanning from classic chocolate bars, pastries, individual candies and drinking chocolate." - Kake
"Old Town's palace of upscale chocolate features some of the most decadent drinks in the city. Try the pumpkin drinking chocolate, made with real pumpkin puree." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff
"We fell in love with this Afro-Caribbean spot after our first bite of smoky jerk chicken. But we became even more enamored after hearing its origin story. The owner, Niquenya Collins, is a business development coach who decided to take her own advice and turn her love of cooking into her own restaurant. Clearly, it was a great decision, because everything we’ve ordered from this takeout and delivery-only spot in Garfield Park has been delicious. The citrusy Sengalese poulet yassa is bright and full of lemongrass, and the chili con carne makes us mad at all the versions we’ve ever tried to make for the Super Bowl. And while eating Cocoa Chili on our couch while watching football is a near-perfect experience, we’ll be first in line if she decides to open a brick and mortar." - adrian kane
