MarieBelle

We went for their afternoon Tea service and it was wonderful. Lovely setting- a little cramped, but it's NYC. Everything was delicious! The classic tea offered the traditional sweet and savory options, but with some original twists. It was a lot for one person! Other food options included a delicious and perfectly cooked quiche, salads, other sandwiches, pastries, and a chocolate fondue that I'm getting next time! Drink options were vast! Whatever you might feel like for teas, coffees, wines. Since it is also a chocolate shop, I highly recommend getting a hot or frozen hot chocolate! It is amazing! Once you're stuffed, make sure to browse all the chocolate options in the beautiful front room!

This was my first time at this establishment. I took my mom here to try the afternoon tea service. The service here was very attentive and friendly. The tea service was a lovely treat for us. We started with a soup that was delightful. We were each able to choose what tea flavor we wanted for our tea pots. We had guava and lychee tea. I tend to prefer fruitier teas so the guava ended up being my favorite. The finger sandwiches were delicious. We were very full by the time we got to the dessert tray. This felt like a feast. We left very happy. We look forward to returning again.

I had afternoon tea for my birthday and had the privilege of being served by “Johnny the Trouble Maker” lol. He was extremely professional, genuine, and made my birthday truly memorable. The food was absolutely exquisite and the hot chocolate was so decadent. I savored every moment. You will not be disappointed and hopefully you will have the honor to meet Johnny.

Highlights: grand decor, spacious seating, variety of options, warm staff! A chocolate junkie’s dream house! Beautifully designed store with countless options for delicious, indulgent chocolate. Spotted so many enticing flavors - ranging from classics like milk/dark chocolate and dulce de leche to fruit jelly and fig. They have plenty of assorted flavors and gift options. There’s a dine in setup at the back with equally gorgeous decor and the nicest staff. Order your to-go drink here or sit and enjoy some well deserved indulgence. There’s a whole menu of hot drinks, however they were serving only one iced drink when I visited - the Aztec iced chocolate. I got the Aztec since it was a HOT day and it surely made my walk home cooler.

What a fun high tea experience! The food and drinks were fantastic. The servers kept coming around with samples of their different hot chocolates so we got to try almost all of them. The hot chocolate and pastries were definitely the best part of the experience for me. The tables were small and often crowded with food and drinks, but that’s NYC for you. The servers were good, although sometimes they got bogged down with work and you had to wait a while for your next course. They made adjustments for food allergies without issue.

Maribelle Chocolate in NYC is a luxurious chocolatier that offers an array of handcrafted chocolates and confections, perfect for indulging or gifting. Located in Soho, this elegant boutique provides a sensory experience, with exquisite chocolates displayed in tasteful packaging amidst chic décor. The menu boasts a variety of flavors and textures, from classic dark chocolate ganache to innovative combinations like lavender-infused white chocolate. With attentive service and a focus on quality, Maribelle Chocolate provides a decadent treat for any chocolate lover, making it a must-visit destination in NYC.

Feeling a little luxurious? Check out afternoon tea at MarieBelle’s Cacao Bar! 🌸✨ You can book this exquisite high tea experience through the Fever app, and it’s truly a slice of heaven in the heart of NYC. Imagine this: Unlimited tea or coffee, traditional scones with jam and Devonshire cream, and an array of savory bites like salmon with dill cream cheese, endive salad with blue cheese and walnuts, ham with Gruyère cheese, beet hummus with cucumber, and butternut squash with balsamic vinaigrette. There’s even a seasonal soup to warm your soul. 🥂 And if that isn’t enough to tempt you, booking through the Fever app gets you a complimentary mimosa per person! 🥂🍊 But let’s not forget the grand finale—MarieBelle’s mini pastries and macarons that are almost too pretty to eat (but trust me, you’ll want to!). Elevate your afternoon and pamper yourself with this sophisticated high tea experience. You deserve it!

My sister and I shared the milk chocolate fondue and when I say it is my single favorite thing I've eaten in NYC this trip I'm not kidding. They also served us small samples of the hot chocolate which was so good I made sure to buy some in the shop to take home afterwards. Highly recommend - such a cute place!

We went for their afternoon Tea service and it was wonderful. Lovely setting- a little cramped, but it's NYC. Everything was delicious! The classic tea offered the traditional sweet and savory options, but with some original twists. It was a lot for one person! Other food options included a delicious and perfectly cooked quiche, salads, other sandwiches, pastries, and a chocolate fondue that I'm getting next time! Drink options were vast! Whatever you might feel like for teas, coffees, wines. Since it is also a chocolate shop, I highly recommend getting a hot or frozen hot chocolate! It is amazing! Once you're stuffed, make sure to browse all the chocolate options in the beautiful front room!

This was my first time at this establishment. I took my mom here to try the afternoon tea service. The service here was very attentive and friendly. The tea service was a lovely treat for us. We started with a soup that was delightful. We were each able to choose what tea flavor we wanted for our tea pots. We had guava and lychee tea. I tend to prefer fruitier teas so the guava ended up being my favorite. The finger sandwiches were delicious. We were very full by the time we got to the dessert tray. This felt like a feast. We left very happy. We look forward to returning again.

I had afternoon tea for my birthday and had the privilege of being served by “Johnny the Trouble Maker” lol. He was extremely professional, genuine, and made my birthday truly memorable. The food was absolutely exquisite and the hot chocolate was so decadent. I savored every moment. You will not be disappointed and hopefully you will have the honor to meet Johnny.

Highlights: grand decor, spacious seating, variety of options, warm staff! A chocolate junkie’s dream house! Beautifully designed store with countless options for delicious, indulgent chocolate. Spotted so many enticing flavors - ranging from classics like milk/dark chocolate and dulce de leche to fruit jelly and fig. They have plenty of assorted flavors and gift options. There’s a dine in setup at the back with equally gorgeous decor and the nicest staff. Order your to-go drink here or sit and enjoy some well deserved indulgence. There’s a whole menu of hot drinks, however they were serving only one iced drink when I visited - the Aztec iced chocolate. I got the Aztec since it was a HOT day and it surely made my walk home cooler.

What a fun high tea experience! The food and drinks were fantastic. The servers kept coming around with samples of their different hot chocolates so we got to try almost all of them. The hot chocolate and pastries were definitely the best part of the experience for me. The tables were small and often crowded with food and drinks, but that’s NYC for you. The servers were good, although sometimes they got bogged down with work and you had to wait a while for your next course. They made adjustments for food allergies without issue.

Maribelle Chocolate in NYC is a luxurious chocolatier that offers an array of handcrafted chocolates and confections, perfect for indulging or gifting. Located in Soho, this elegant boutique provides a sensory experience, with exquisite chocolates displayed in tasteful packaging amidst chic décor. The menu boasts a variety of flavors and textures, from classic dark chocolate ganache to innovative combinations like lavender-infused white chocolate. With attentive service and a focus on quality, Maribelle Chocolate provides a decadent treat for any chocolate lover, making it a must-visit destination in NYC.

Feeling a little luxurious? Check out afternoon tea at MarieBelle’s Cacao Bar! 🌸✨ You can book this exquisite high tea experience through the Fever app, and it’s truly a slice of heaven in the heart of NYC. Imagine this: Unlimited tea or coffee, traditional scones with jam and Devonshire cream, and an array of savory bites like salmon with dill cream cheese, endive salad with blue cheese and walnuts, ham with Gruyère cheese, beet hummus with cucumber, and butternut squash with balsamic vinaigrette. There’s even a seasonal soup to warm your soul. 🥂 And if that isn’t enough to tempt you, booking through the Fever app gets you a complimentary mimosa per person! 🥂🍊 But let’s not forget the grand finale—MarieBelle’s mini pastries and macarons that are almost too pretty to eat (but trust me, you’ll want to!). Elevate your afternoon and pamper yourself with this sophisticated high tea experience. You deserve it!

My sister and I shared the milk chocolate fondue and when I say it is my single favorite thing I've eaten in NYC this trip I'm not kidding. They also served us small samples of the hot chocolate which was so good I made sure to buy some in the shop to take home afterwards. Highly recommend - such a cute place!

My first afternoon tea in NYC and it was as good as the ones in London ! The set menu proposes unlimited tea or coffee, a soup of a day, an assortment of sandwiches, cakes and chocolates of course ! It worths the price ($70 per person) I ordered the mochachino with dark chocolate. It was amazing ! I will love to go again and try more delicious pastries !

Feeling a little luxurious? Check out afternoon tea at MarieBelle's Cacao Bar! Imagine this: Unlimited tea or coffee, traditional scones with jam and Devonshire cream, and an array of savory bites like salmon with dill cream cheese, endive salad with blue cheese and walnuts, ham with Gruyère cheese, beet hummus with cucumber, and butternut squash with balsamic vinaigrette. There's even a seasonal soup to warm your soul. And if that isn't enough to tempt you, booking through the Fever app gets you a complimentary mimosa per person! But let's not forget the grand finale--MarieBelle's mini pastries and macarons that are almost too pretty to eat (but trust me, you'll want to!). Elevate your afternoon and pamper yourself with this sophisticated high tea experience. You deserve it!

If heaven was made of chocolate, it would be fashioned like MarieBelle. Booked a table for tea for three on a weekend celebrating life (and electricity) in New York City. So lucky to be able to get a cozy table when the intimate cafe opened at 11 AM. (Tip: They are not so booked early on Friday.) Welcomed by our fabulous host and chocolate sommelier for the experience, Johnny the Troublemaker. What a gem! So kind and so thoughtful. Gave us some fantastic recommendations and adjusted the menu to cater to our every wish. Like a magical chocolate genie. Get the MarieBelle special. A large hot or cold nonalcoholic beverage with your choice of two scones, two ganaches, two madeleines or two macarons. Has gone up from $11 to $15 since last year, but still such a great choice. Definitely get this one if you are not having the afternoon tea tower. Take my advice. You'll thank me later. Started with large Tiffany blue cups of Aztec hot chocolate so thick that you could eat/drink it with your spoon. The best seller for a reason. Decadently delicious and worth the hype. The oat and traditional scones with clotted cream and orange marmalade were so good. Reminded me of high tea when I worked in Europe many birthdays ago. The little glass dishes for the marmalade and clotted cream were so cute. The tea sandwiches were so adorable and so unique. Salmon and dill cream cheese. Beet hummus with cucumber. Endive salad with walnuts and blue cheese. Butternut squash with balsamic vinaigrette. Gruyere toasted with no ham. The ganaches were a nice bonus as was the Happy Birthday to "mom and dad" mini chocolate lava cake. Make a wish!! Truly an unexpected treat. Make a reservation if you are going on the weekend. Ask for Johnny the Troublemaker. He will treat you like a VIP. Thanks also to my fabulous Houston (via Queens) CM Jandito for always guiding me to hidden treasures that really make it Sweet to be Elite!!

Super cute back area of a chocolate shop with sit down tables for a nice cup of rich hot chocolate! They have finger sandwiches and macarons and other desserts too! Each time I come the service is great and the hot chocolate is so good here!

Charming tea room and excellent, personable service. The food was good, but not great. The scones were dry and why wasn't there more chocolate with the tea? One little piece of chocolate in a chocolate shop was disappointing. I did have an excellent iced mocha latte instead of tea though at the same price.

What a cute, quaint cafe! I'm a sucker for afternoon teas and MarieBelle hit the spot! When you walk in you'll be in chocolate heaven as the shop has so many chocolate items in cute packaging to purchase - that alone had mouth watering lol. The actual cafe isn't big but they make it work! They have it roped off until you're able to be seated. There was one waiter working the entire cafe (that's how small it is) and his name is Johnny the Troublemaker! Now Johnny was amazing! He was never stressed by handling everything himself (he did have a helper). He was attentive, explained everything thoroughly and was engaging. I hope he is working on the day that I go back- he really enhanced our experience! He gave us a chocolate drink shot to get us started. It was so rich and decadent I wanted to drink an entire vat of it lol. We ordered mimosas and for once I have to say I actually tasted the champagne! If you've read any of my reviews you know that most places I go to don't really give you any alcohol in their drinks so this was quite the surprise. We had the afternoon tea service - I had the chocolate rose tea and it was so good. The tea service started with a small split pea soup in the cutest cup with little spoon. The soup was delicious and definitely left you wanting more. The rest of the service was typical tea service items scones, finger sandwiches, macaroons, etc. To our surprise we left there feeling quite full which hasn't happened at other teas that I've been to. I couldn't walk by through the store without buying myself a treat to go - the box of chocolates I selected was not only delicious but beautifully packaged. I wanted to savor it but just couldn't it was just that good. I can't wait to take my granddaughters there and make it a yearly event - it's so darn cute!

What an absolutely stunning setting to have afternoon tea. I wanted something different from the afternoon tea I've had in the past (Prince Tea House, Alice's Tea Cup, King's Carriage, Russian Tea Room). It's not totally something you can compare to other experiences, especially if you'd had tea in the UK as well. But what I think distinguished MarieBelle is how simple it is. The tea list is definitely not broad, but they are honestly oh so very delicious. That chocolate black tea is *chef's kiss*. Speaking of chocolate... I definitely wish I ordered an iced chocolate, but I was already over my sugar tolerance hehe. So here my friend and I show up to our Tuesday 2pm reservation. Four other patrons occupying two other tables. One server, doing a great job juggling all of us. The afternoon tea set is $70pp. Tip, probably try to secure a bigger table to hold all those goodies and tea. Each finger sandwich and mini pastry makes a happy tongue for me, though if you're not used to more earthy tastes like beet/butternut squash, might not be your cup of tea *ba dum tss*.

Came here on a Saturday after lunch and there was surprisingly no wait for a table. I got the small Aztec hot chocolate. It was so rich and thick - I loved it and finished it! Not sure if I would be able to finish the large size though. I think that might be too much for me. They let us sample the white hot chocolate with vanilla, which also tasted absolutely wonderful! We also got the lemon meringue tart, which came with vanilla gelato on the side. It was very good and not too sweet, which I appreciated. Seating is a bit limited, so I would definitely recommend trying to make a reservation first. The interior is so very gorgeous. Staff was very kind, helpful, and attentive. I would love to come back and try their afternoon tea set.

This is the cutest chocolate shop during the holiday season as they have a sit down cocoa bar in the back. It is tiny space that is adorable so do try to get reservations. We got lucky since there were none available and were able to be seated right away. We came here to specifically try the hot chocolate. I appreciate the samples they gave us while waiting and figuring out what to order. I ended up getting the hazelnut hot chocolate which was rich, perfect amount of sweet, and delicious. Definitely stick to smallest size as it is rich and heavy although decadent. My friend got the white hot chocolate which I really enjoyed and it wasn't as sweet or rich which I appreciated. Probably what I would get if I went back. Outside of hot cocoa they do have teas, white, coffee, iced drinks, wine. They also have some desserts that were tempting but we were skipped as the hot chocolate was rich and indulgent. I would def go back to try desserts and chocolates too.

For NYC it's quite difficult to find souvenir gifts that don't look like they belong in a time capsule that's from the 80s. After some Yelp digging though I ended up checking this chocolatier/cafe out! Got a few pre-packaged chocolate ganache boxes as souvenir gifts and *of course* I had to get something for myself! I made a custom 6 pc chocolate ganache box. Was such a challenge to choose just 6 from the large display of pretty chocolate ganache pieces but I had a bunch of help from the two friendly ladies at the counter. To avoid writing too long of a review essay here I'm going to elaborate on only my top 3 flavors and briefly mention the others! --------------- Passion fruit: Was delighted to hear that the passion fruit one is one of the bestsellers because passion fruit is one of my favorite chocolate flavor companions! The piece here was quite tasty albeit a tad overly tart. Not the best flavor balance between passion fruit and chocolate that I've tried but nitpicking aside I'm sure passion fruit fans will still appreciate this one. Toffee: one of the ladies at the counter strongly recommended this one and, oh boy, did she recommend right. Bold toasty taste *and* surprisingly no solid pieces that could get stuck in your teeth!!! Silky smooth, caramel-like magic. Have to say that this one was my favorite one in the box. Lavender: pretty strong floral taste, which I loved as it paired really well with the richness of the chocolate! Others: The Earl Grey one didn't have a pronounced floral taste like the lavender one. The Madagascar one is a solid choice if you want something without much of the bells and whistles to it. The hazelnut one didn't have a notable flavor and had a gritty texture which was a little off-putting. --------------- Overall 4 stars! Collectively speaking not my most favorite chocolates that I've tried compared to those at other places that are at a similar price point, but I'd say that it's worth trying out a couple if you're still curious about 'em!

I just got one of the best White Hot Chocolate I ever had in my life! The taste was amazing! The place is so beautiful and charming !

This is the cutest little shop! I came with reservations that I was luckily able to snag last minute to try their wine and chocolate pairing. I absolutely loved their passion fruit Chocolate! They also gave us a sample of their hazelnut hot chocolate which was also so so amazing. I bought their biggest bag so I could take home! The wine tasting also came with a little side of grapes and a grilled cheese of some kind. I'm not sure what type of cheese they put in it but it was amazing. I really enjoyed coming here. Our server was Johnny "the troublemaker". He was very kind and attentive and made our experience so great

Conquered the rain for the dreamiest high tea at @mariebelleofficial ! We were welcomed by the sweetest staff and treated to complimentary white hot chocolate while we browsed the menu (genius!). Their hot chocolate options with alternative milk are amazing (mine: midnight espresso with oat milk, hubby's: spiced). Both were incredible! The finger sandwiches were delicious, and the scones with fig & strawberry jams were heavenly. This place is really cute and cozy. Can't recommend this experience enough!

I have had high tea here and do stop by to buy hot chocolate to make at home. I have also bought pieces of chocolate candies. But this time, I needed an American made chocolate to give as a gift. I bought a box of the New York theme and another box choosing the different flavors they have which contained liquor. Before leaving, o just had to have their deep dark chocolate sorbet. They end serving ice cream after end of September till next year again. So I had to have it before going home.

Dark hot chocolate and small milk hot chocolate were delicious. Dark chocolate was decadent, rich, and very dark, but it was sweet just enough to not taste too dark/bitter. Milk chocolate had about 30% hazelnut in it, and it was very creamy and much sweeter than dark chocolate. Both are very different but equally great, and my partner and I can't say which one is better! Highly recommend to split both drinks (in small sizes) with someone else so that you can enjoy both flavors. That way, you'll have a balance between creamy sweetness and dark decadence whenever a few sips of one drink becomes a bit too much.

On the hunt to find the best hot chocolate in NYC. I stumbled across MarieBelle online and decided to give it a try. I booked reservations on OpenTable. I Was promptly seated. I ordered a small hot chocolate and was content. I also ordered a few macaroons and truffles (Madagascar was my favorite). Very intimate and cozy.

My friends and I enjoyed an afternoon dessert hangout here! Firstly, props to MarieBelle because they were flexible with our reservation (It helped that it wasn't super busy, but since our friend was running late from NJ, we were nervous about having the reservation forfeited but they were sweet about it). Service was great overall. Our server was very friendly and refilled our waters many times throughout. We were also given a sample of the milk chocolate - hazelnut flavor, which was delish. My friends and I each ordered a hot chocolate. I ordered a small and thank goodness I did. The hot chocolates are delicious yes, but SO RICH. And if you order desserts with chocolate, it's a lot. I specifically ordered the "Spicy" flavor, and the spices are quite strong. It was delish but I think next time I will go for one of the non-spicy flavors. What were the desserts we ordered, you ask? We ordered the LAVA CAKE aka the moelleux au chocolat. Which was so chocolately, decadent, a hot oozing inside, and yes, very VERY rich. It's very well prepared. And that's where the "too much chocolate" comment comes into play. To warn others of this fate - either order the lava cake + tea (or non chocolate beverage) or the hot chocolate and non-chocolate food items. That is simply my preference based on my experience, and I'm a chocolate lover! I will say the lava cake comes with vanilla ice cream, which is an amazing combo. I enjoyed the passionfruit tart we got as well. As we were told by the server, it was the last one they had. The tart's crust was difficult to cut into/quite hard. (Not sure if that's because it was sitting there for a long time or that's the normal consistency, but I personally found it a little too stiff and molded). We also ordered some scones because it came with the "MarieBelle special". They were just okay. They came with butter and jelly spreads! I recommend MarieBelle for someone looking for a place with a cute/pretty aesthetic because you will get that here. The hot chocolates are truly special, and the foods were okay to me - the standout dish was the lava cake. The service is the cherry on top, because everyone is really nice which makes the experience well worth it.

We went to Cacao Bar inside the MarieBelle shop in SoHo for afternoon tea. The inside was a nice size, not too large, but enough tables and chairs to meet their demand. Afternoon Tea comes with the traditional 3-tier serving tray with scones and finger sandwiches, plus their desserts on their own little serving tray. The Afternoon Tea also comes with a Seasonal Soup, which was a warm pea soup with roasted nuts on this day, really tasty. We also got Mimosa to add to our Afternoon Tea. The Mimosa came in a large glass, very nice, very orange-y, sweet and refreshing. The 3-tier-tray was pretty big, everything looked really good, nicely crafted and plated with care. The top tier had Traditional Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream. The second tier had finger sandwiches. The third tier had more, different kinds of finger sandwiches. They were all pretty darn good. If you are thinking "but where is the dessert part?" not to worry, it comes in their own tiered tray! It came with four kinds of desserts on them. They were all small sized desserts, which was a good thing as we were getting full after the first 3-tier of savory items. I've had the ganache from MarieBelle before, and they were always very good. This one was a big hit, as we all love white chocolate, and matcha. With the desserts, we got a drink of our choice. We would usually go for some kind of tea, but since we were at a chocolate shop, most of us went with hot chocolate. I ordered White Hot Chocolate, so rich and velvety, great for white chocolate lover. My mother and my hubby went with Milk Hot Chocolate, perfect cup of hot chocolate! My niece wanted to try one of their tea selections, and went with Guava Herbal Tea. It came with a plate full of candied ginger, which was awesome. My niece really enjoyed that! We had a really nice Afternoon Tea. The staff was great, very attentive and took a very good care of us.

Came in for High Tea for 2! Pastries and horderves were delicious. Our waiter, Johnny, was attentive and personable. Highly recommended

Highly recommend either milk chocolate or dark chocolate flavors for hot cocoa. Ordered 8 oz cup as hot cocoa itself is very rich and thick every time you take a sip, it's very satisfying compared to other hot cocoa places. I'd come back for these high quality hot cocoa, it's worth the price! Service was great and quick. We were able to order what we wanted and get hot cocoas immediately.

I always make a quick stop here in Soho - dined in last year and fell in love. The cute decor, delicious desserts, and great drinks make it a must-visit. Just a tip: make reservations ahead to secure a seat!

Came here for high tea for my sister's birthday. We're more of chocolate people than we are tea people so I'm glad she chose this amongst the options. The place is beautiful, with the chandeliers, Versailles like decor, and china. When you enter, it appears like a store and in the back is the cafe. We got the traditional scones, salmon and dill sandwich, ham sandwich, endive salad and dark hot chocolates. The dark hot chocolates were the thickest hot chocolates I've ever had, rich, bittersweet, and very good. I would suggest a small because it's so rich. The salmon sandwich and ham were good standard cute sandwiches. The butternut squash and endive were not my favorite, but that's more of a personal preference with those foods in general. The waiter was friendly and nice.

So cute and an amazing place for pictures! Absolutely worth a visit. Recommend making reservations for the cacao bar. I got the milk hazelnut hot chocolate but I think I might have actually preferred the iced version (they offer small samples when you sit down). I also bought some of their ganaches, which were beautiful and had a variety of cool flavors. My favorites were the passion fruit (their signature), the toffee, and the espresso. The rose petal was just the right amount of floral without being overpowering/perfume-y (a tricky balance to strike). Vanilla and salted caramel were good too but didn't stand out to me as much. Flavors were nicely balanced and the chocolate was so smooth.

Love love love their "milk chocolate hazelnut hot chocolate"! It is sweet, rich, and thick (but without being overly sweet, rich, and thick lol)! I also tried their "dark chocolate hot chocolate" as a sample and thought it was really good! A little less sweet but still rich! It's $8 for the small size but sooooo good. Highly recommend.

Went for high tea The ambiance One of the prettiest venues to have high tea. The decor was great for a date, friends get together, quiet conversation etc. $60 - get you delicious scones, finger sandwiches, unlimited coffee/tea and dessert. We loved EVERYTHING on the 3 tiered tray. The dessert was rich and delicious. We got a cup of the Jefferson hot chocolate which was very rich and we were happy to share. We got a tasting of the white chocolate drink which was delicious. Our server Johnny went above and beyond and helped make our experience a memorable one! Between the service, decor and food it was worth every penny and we can't recommend it enough! Ps: check out the chocolate shop for more delicious treats

A gorgeous restaurant + really nice gift shop/store. Delicious, rich hot chocolate, finger sandwiches, baked goods, etc. Staff is attentive. Squeaky, uncomfortable seats, small bathroom (one toilet). My friend and I each were given samples of each other's drinks, which is a nice touch. It gets busy, at least on weekends, so I'd recommend making a reservation.

Sorry, kinda disappointed! I was really excited to stop by but I felt really uncomfortable - all the tables are squished together, seats are older, and I felt even the staff were uncomfortable. Also there's only 1 bathroom that even the staff share (although it was clean, it was on the older side) kudos to the staff though, the staff were really nice and trying their best to be as accommodating as possible! So we couldn't really justify trying the full blown afternoon tea: it's $70 pp even though I thought I saw some photo floating around that it's $45pp .So we opted to get the finger sandwiches and scones separately, which seemed like a very similar offering but half the price The food itself had no problems: finger sandwiches were good, but just felt a little uninspired. Just ham and cheese, salmon- felt like a school lunch. Similar with the scones- they were good but you can probably find a similar taste with grocery bought. Both hot chocolates were nice but a little too creamy for our taste. These made us feel really heavy after all the food and we drank lots of water desperately after haha. Definitely opt for the smaller sizes if you're not used to super creamy hot chocolates Overall not a terrible experience but definitely could be better; there are better afternoon tea spots around the city for sure- I would pass on this one

We got a few of the truffles to go and they were no dou t pricy, but honestly, they were pretty insane. Docking a star because I still think they're overpriced at $5 a piece but maybe worth a splurge if you're treating yourself. We got the chocolate with coconut, passionfruit ganache, and rose ganache. The rose ganache was my favorite. It was full of rose flavors and the chocolate was super smooth and not too sweet. The dark chocolate layer was thin and crunchy. Plus- look at that art! It's so delicate and the colors are so fun. Service was quick and friendly. Would come back again if I were buying a gift for someone!

This is such a cute chocolate shop with a nice tearoom in the back! Very classy and elegant vibes. The interior decor was We got the hot chocolate and the royal English breakfast tea. The hot chocolate was WAYY too rich.... It felt like I was drinking melted chocolate... definitely way too heavy for my liking. I thoroughly enjoyed the tea! Didn't get to try their desserts, but would totally be down to come back and try that. Overall, I think the ambiance makes it worth a visit! I would recommend getting a reservation. It gets really busy on the weekends

I can't recommend this place enough. It was my first time here. I went very early.. I was first person there as it opened at 10am and I was there 9:30am. Once they opened, you could smell the chocolate in the air. OMG smelled amazing! There is a small seating area in the back where you can sit down and enjoy your drinks or you can take to go. I stayed and enjoyed my hot chocolate there. A few min after I sat down, it got filled up fast and there was a line to get to the seating area. When you sit down and get the menu, the waiter who was very nice, will bring over a taste of one of their hot chocolates in a small shot cup type size. I had the Aztec flavor. It was delightful. There were many choices of hot chocolates and white chocolates too. I went with the hot chocolate with espresso in it. If you ask it will come with a side of whipped cream. After I finished my drink I did a little shopping. I bought champagne truffles that were not that tasty. And I had got other chocolates as gifts. I 100% would recommend their hot chocolate and staying there and take in the experience.

Stopped by with a few girl friends to celebrate a birthday and experience their afternoon tea at the Cacao Bar (inside area of MarieBelle) The customer service was phenomenal! Johnny was funny, attentive, nice, and overall really elevated the experience for all of us. The ambiance was comfortable, fun, and elegant. We started off with a feta watermelon salad and a mimosa. Then there were 7 types of teas to choose from (with cream on the side), a 3 tier tray of assorted scones (with jam and clotted cream) + finger sandwiches, and a mini 2 tier of sweets (macarons + mini pastries). Everything was delicious and I chose to pair it with their most popular tea (Chocolate rose)! The birthday girl also received a little mini dessert as a birthday surprise and we got to sing her happy birthday while she wished for world peace (LOL) and of course, blew out her candle. During our stay, we were ecstatic to receive samples of their Iced white chocolate and milk chocolate because it was so delicious! Overall, I definitely recommend stopping by and I can't wait to come back to get an Iced Chocolate on a hot day.

Exceptionally chocolately and elegant experience! :) My friend made a reservation online for 4 on a Wednesday few days before Christmas and we had no problems, so definitely reserve beforehand because this place is popping from all the social media hype! The interior is French-inspired, although all the desserts are all made here in NYC. It's a quaint and cute little shop with a variety of hot chocolates, truffles, and tea to gift people- connected to the actual restaurant. My friends and I got the Spicy Hot Chocolate and Midnight Espresso Hot Chocolate and both were HEAVENLY- truly the definition of a rich hot chocolate! The manager, Johnny also took really good care of us and made sure that none of our orders had nuts in them as one of my friends has an allergy. Super nice and funny guy with exceptional service! :) Highly recommend for a fancy date and will definitely be back soon :)

love this place. Hot chocolate is decadent and wonderful. If you don't want something as sweet, order the espresso hot chocolate. It's bitter. I love sweet things though so I ordered the hazelnut one and LOVED it. we only waited a few minutes to be seated on a busy Saturday and had a great time. super romantic and cost. service was fast.

Saw a post on Instagram highlighting the city's best hot chocolates (it would too much to try all of them unless you have a sweet tooth) so I decided on MarieBelle. There's a giant display window and at first glance, it feels like a French boutique. Absolutely love the light blue and gold color scheme of the whole store. The vibes continue when you enter the store, you are surrounded on all sides by chocolate. In the back is where you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or espresso, I think they also have afternoon tea deals. The service was great even though I got my order to go. A pair of customers entered as I was waiting for my order and the server offered them hot chocolate samples on the house which made me consider dining in for a hot moment. The white hot chocolate comes in a tiny (almost like a shot glass) cup but it is more than enough! It is very rich and felt like I was drinking a liquefied white chocolate truffle which is absolutely delicious!

MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE COCOA BAR! If you want to go to on the cocoa bar and sit down for their afternoon tea, drinks, or cocoa you have to make a reservation!! You walk inside and it's a little store where you can buy their ganache, chocolate, tea, etc. cute little place inside and the workers were nice. The ganache are on the pricy side but it is worth the little splurge! They're delicious and they are so pretty! Now to the cacao bar It is small/ cramped inside. Each reservation only has like an hour to stay. Looks nice inside and they have a restroom. - White chocolate iced- grainy, not sweet, tasted like a protein shake - Aztec iced chocolate- super rich and not too sweet (enough to share with someone) - matcha white hot chocolate- super hot to drink, very light matcha flavor, white chocolate was overpowering - passion tart- so good perfectly tangy and sweet (the tart was a little hard to break) - chocolate moose- on the bitter side and had sea salt on top - apple tart- delicious and tasted like apple pie (tart is a little hard to break) I would come again to try their afternoon tea. Don't be fooled by the sizes here, things are actually filling and so rich it's enough to share with someone!

Beautiful hot chocolate bar and excellent service. The food was amazing. Will definitely make another reservation.

For $70pp, this is one of the better afternoon tea prix fixe deals, esp. when you throw in the gorgeous, opulent decor that somehow doesn't feel staid or cliched. The entire store is gorgeous, but the Cacao Bar is next level. I felt like I was dining inside '90s Nicole Kidman's head. Elegant. We started with some tasty carrot soup, before enjoying a couple of fresh scones. The sandwiches in order of best to worst were: Ham and Gruyere, Salmon and Dill Cream Cheese, Roasted Hummus with Cucumber and Butternut Balsamic, and Endive Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese. I think they should take the endive one off the menu--no one likes soggy fruit on bread. The desserts were small but packed a punch. The Mini Lemon Curd Tart was the best, followed by the Chocolate Ganache. I don't care to see a macaron ever again, but the Lavender and Passionfruit Macarons were decent. Like many French-style afternoon tea places, the tea selection leaves a lot to be desired. This is not where you go to find rare oolong. Choose the Chinese Flower or Jasmine, Lychee if you need caffeine without the black tea heaviness. Johnny was a hilarious and attentive server whom I hope to meet at every restaurant I dine at. Please give him a raise--he completely makes the experience.

OMG! I am soooo happy to have found this wonderful chocolatier boutique! It really does feel like a French boutique when you walk in. We had a toddler day in the city and my Little really wanted some hot chocolate so I decided to look for a legit spot for fancy hot cocoa. Luckily MarieBelle came up on my Yelp radar. We drove up and I walked in thinking I may have made the wrong choice. The decor is everything but all I could see were chocolates, chandeliers and Tiffany blue. I spied their Cacao Bar but was still unsure if I would be able to find any liquid refreshments on the premises. The ladies at the bonbon counter directed me to the Cacao Bar to order my drinks. On this particular day they were hosting an Afternoon Tea event, $70 pp, boasting unlimited coffee or tea served alongside tiers of scones, pastries and finger sandwiches. I waited shortly and was assisted by Johnny (the troublemaker lol). He explained that there would be a little bit of a wait because of their event. He took my order, gave me suggestions and asked me to wait in the front area until I was called. I obliged and took the opportunity to peruse all of their offerings, quickly gathering that my mother might enjoy some items from their establishment. Christmas gifts....check! I decided to get a box of chocolates for myself. Each one has a uniquely beautiful print on it and the flavors are all so very interesting. I picked out a box of nine with the help of Nako. She also gifted me an extra flavor to try. I genuinely felt really happy just being in the store. The staff really made me feel welcomed when sometimes in places like this, I might be made to feel like I don't "belong". I felt a genuine desire to assist me and ensure that I had a good experience. I have to say that I loved every moment I spent here. The chocolates are as delicious as they are beautiful and you can tell that they are expertly prepared. After my purchase, I found a seat and patiently waited for my beverages. During my wait I was gifted with not one, but two samples of their amazing drinks! First, I tried their iced milk chocolate and it was so nice but the one that took me over the moon was their iced white chocolate that Johnny allowed me to sample...OMG. It was sooo good and I would have ordered one but unfortunately had to start heading back home. Johnny profusely apologized for the wait and gifted me yet another bonbon! I was speechless....I chose two other flavors that I was eyeing when making my choices earlier. Soon afterwards, my drink order was prepared and ready, bagged carefully and handed to me. I was on my way. Hubby was ecstatic that I got him an iced coffee. I went with Johnny's suggested latte and hubby loved it. A milk chocolate hot chocolate was designated for my Little and I also ordered both the hazelnut and spicy hot cocoa to try. Both were exceptional. The spicy version has just enough of a kick and the hazelnut is like drinking a warm and thick Ferrero Rocher. Heaven! I am in love with the vibe of this place. While I waited for my order, I noticed this blue material floating passed me at the corner of my eye. I was drawn to the bold color and looked up. A woman with a lovely smile, wearing the ensemble, smiled gently at me. I thought she was a manager but then I noticed her at the event so I thought she was a patron. I came home and checked out the company website so that I know how to make my holiday orders and when I checked out the "about" section, I realized that the woman I saw today is none other than the founder and owner of MarieBelle, Maribel Lieberman. This woman is kind of amazing and I'm happy to have found this little gem. Hopefully mom loves her Christmas gifts this year.

This place has a really cute aesthetic. It's a small space with very few tables so I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine here. My friend and I got the Mariebelle Special which includes a large drink and an option of either 2 Madeleines, macarons, ganaches, or scones. The only downside of this special is that the types of scones or macarons are pre-selected. We decided to do the macarons and scones along with the Maya and Aztec hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was good. It was high up on my list of good hot chocolate places but not at the top. We received a passion fruit and chocolate macaron, which was more or less the same as every other macaron we've had. I honestly wished we could have picked other flavors because neither of us were a fan of the chocolate macaron. The scones were so delicious and came with amazing jam. I would definitely recommended getting their scones if you decide to go with the special. Overall, this place has a nice aesthetic and seems ideal for catching up with a friend over a warm drink. It is on the pricey side but regardless, everything was quite enjoyable.

My sister brought me here for Mother's Day and initially I was a little worried about the ambiance because the restaurant part of the store is all the way in the back and very small and I was actually surprised at how empty it was. However, the service made up for any worries I had! Our server was absolutely fabulous! Brought us different hot chocolates to try and truffles as we waited. He had great suggestion on what to try and kept us happy. We did the afternoon tea that came with a carrot soup that I was pleasantly surprised with and an assortment of sandwiches and scones, all very different and interesting!

This choco cute shop was definitely festive during christmas time. Love their white christmas theme tree and i tried their hot white chocolate since not a lot of places sell hot white chocolate. We're group of 6 and trying to dine in there but unfortunately they dont have space for us. Eventhough the place dont look busy. But anw, the white chocolate was ok, but i bought their tea kit package bag and it is so so cute. Worth to buy for a gift

Amazing high tea experience! For $78 including tips and taxes, we had delicious savory sandwiches, scones, and chocolates/macaroons and UNLIMITED teas/coffees. Our server, Johnny was the sweetest and very attentive. Having him further made our time there pleasant. The ambiance makes you feel like you are in a French cafe in the back room. I recommended coming here with 1-3 other people max since its a small space and make reservations ahead of time.

I wanted to love this place, but the afternoon tea experience fell short. The decor and ambiance in the shop are lovely. There was a beautiful Christmas tree and lots of holiday decorations. Once you enter the small, cramped cacao bar in the back, you realize this room was just an afterthought. The tables at extremely close together and the service is chaotic. Afternoon tea is supposed to be relaxing and this was far from a relaxing atmosphere. Some of the items in the afternoon tea tower were excellent. We really loved the scones, the ham and Gruyère sandwiches and the lox. From the desserts, the macarons really stood out. Absolutely loved the caramel and lavender macarons. The endive sandwiches were soggy and just not a good combination in the filling. The hummus with cucumber was also a complete miss. We were also disappointed with the actual chocolates. Of course, they are very pretty, but on the tasteless side in terms of ganache. The clotted cream was mediocre and the orange jam was way too bitter. Skip the afternoon tea and come here for the hot chocolate and order a la carte. From the hot chocolate, we sampled the hazelnut and the white chocolate matcha. Both were delicious. Would come here for hot chocolate, scones and the macarons.

MarieBelle has fantastic desserts and tea with great service- what is not to love? My girlfriends and I got the chocolate lava cake, hot chocolate, and guava tea. Everything was delicious and I liked the chipotle hot chocolate as it was akin to Mexican hot chocolate for me. However, my friend preferred the traditional Aztec hot chocolate instead so to each his or her own! This place is very whimsical and cute tucked away in a rather less touristy area which I prefer versus the typical Max Brenner (which I find heavily overrated anyways). If you haven't tried MarieBelle yet, it is definitely worthy of a visit.

We returned for high tea and it was a wonderful experience. Started with: Delicious Pink Bellinis - "shots" of sublime Hot Chocolate - Pea soup served in adorable demitasse - Tiers of Tea sandwiches: Smoked salmon, Endive, Pâte, Cucumber, jambon et fromage - Tiers of Scones with strawberry préservés, marmalade & clotted cream - macarons, chocolates galore ! - Earl Grey hot tea, served in individual tea pots. Our Host, of course, Johnny "the trouble maker" :) Cheerio et Merci beaucoup! **they do not take reservations. First come first served** ***Opens at 12 noon***

Perfect afternoon tea !!! This was a very good experience. My best friend and I came here around 1 pm on a Saturday had no wait time or resy, seated right away. Waitstaff is extreme friendly and helpful. They do not skip a beat even when it started to get busy. We did the tea for 2, 70 pp unlimited tea or coffee and the standard menu. They gave us a complementary shot of Aztec iced hot chocolate to start. You get two towers. One of four diff types of savory sandwhich as well as two scone choice with clotted cream and jam. Then a smaller dessert tower. My fave was the squash sandwhich and the mango cream cake.

I brought my wife and twin daughters for a Sunday afternoon tea not knowing what to expect and was happily surprised how awesome the whole experience was. the service was excellent and the food was even better. they even came around with samples of frozen hot chocolate and some others as well. I highly recommend bopping down to Broome St and then walking ar SoHo. just a fun day!!

A chocoholic walked into a cacao bar... and the rest is history! From the outside it seems like a small hole-in-the-wall chocolate shop, but the moment you walk in, you'll be mesmerized by the beautiful lavish decor and the display of all things chocolaty!! The chocolate pieces are like painted artwork and too pretty to eat! Tucked away in the back is a cacao bar! Beautiful high ceiling with chandelier and mirrors! The menu is really interesting! Tried the Spiced 60% Dark Hot Chocolate with chipotle, ancho chili, cinnamon & nutmeg. Perfect for the cold weather! The assorted spices definitely spiced things up! I usually don't do dark chocolate cuz I find them too bitter for my liking, but this one doesn't taste bitter at all! Also love the consistency - thick enough to be spooned. I took home some and it turned into almost ganache texture when cooled! The service is incredibly friendly and attentive.

Whenever I want a tiny, artisan hot chocolate I go here. Yes, it's $8.00 but its perfect and it's all I need. I go for the chili spiced dark chocolate. It's thick and not too sweet. It certainly takes the edge off on a chilly day. Sadly, it has ruined me for all other hot chocolate. Max Brenner makes a thick one also but it tastes synthetic. The hot chocolate at Marie Belle is the real deal.