Cocoa V

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174 Ninth Ave
New York, NY 10011
212-242-3339
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Cocoa V, a vegan chocolate boutique and wine cafe, opened its doors on November 22nd, 2009 in the quaint and fashionable NYC neighborhood of Chelsea. There are several reasons that make Cocoa V stand out among a slew of other chocolate shops in the Big Apple. We are the very first 100% vegan, organic, fair trade chocolate shop to date. Cocoa V is also kosher certified. We offer a number of bon bons, bars, and baked goods. Our Signature Hot Chocolate (Classic or Spiced) is rich, delicious, and of course, dairy-free! Special treats like our "Cookies and Cream Bar" and "Yes Please Bar" allow everyone who is vegan or lactose intolerant to feel like a kid in a candy store again!

The cocoa beans we use are grown in the Dominican Republic, processed in Switzerland, and then the chocolate makes its way to us. The rich, smooth texture is one that is hard to find, and seems to be satisfying even our most persnickety customers. Concoctions like our "Roasted Edamame Clusters" or "Jasmine Tea Caramel" encourage the raising of a curious eyebrow, while our more traditional flavors like Creamy Peanut Butter or Salted Dark Chocolate absolutely please every walk of life. All of our chocolate is made on the premises out of our petite kitchen which is something you rarely see now.

One of the most popular questions were asked is why dont you use dairy?. Well, the answer is simple; demand for dairy products requires that animals be pushed beyond their limits, genetically engineered and fed growth hormones in order to produce huge quantities of milk. In order for a cow to produce milk, she must first have a calf. Dairy cows are impregnated every year to keep up a steady supply of milk. What a cruel and unnecessary process. Our chocolate is smooth and delectable without the use of milk or cream. None of our chocolate, baked goods or savory items contain any dairy or animal products.

When most people think of chocolate they don't think about animal suffering. By not using any animal products in our chocolate we see this as an opportunity to answer the question "why no dairy?" and to let people know the truth about the conditions on dairy farms and about humane and healthy alternatives to dairy products. The animals that live their lives on dairy farms are pushed to their limits and this abusive treatment needs to stop. It can only stop by spreading awareness of this mistreatment. Please join us in spreading the word and keep the suffering out of what you eat right down to the chocolate!

*Cocoa V Chocolate is in association with Blossom Vegan Restaurant and Blossom Du Jour, "Shrewd FastFood".

For Your Health - Dairy products are unhealthy and contain no fiber or complex carbohydrates and are laden with saturated fat and cholesterol. Dairy products are undeniably linked to a number of ailments such as allergies, constipation, obesity and heart disease. There are several dairy substitutes on the market today that offer delicious flavor and do not pose a health threat.

Hours:

Monday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.