The Best Chocolate Cake in the World

Unilocal seems to think this place is closed, but I just ate there last night, they got some wrong information. Maybe someone just really WANTS the place to be closed.
The server was a little odd, prone to rambling, every once and awhile shouting or singing. He kept stepping outside to go into the basement and customers would wander in confused. The place is very small, and our kind server insisted we sit at the table next to the door. Three out of four tables were free but I had to sit where I was constantly being brushed and pushed and caught in the breeze because the place is so small. It ended up being OK because the place was seriously hot so the fresh air was a relief.
This isn’t the best chocolate cake in the world. It’s not even good. A slice will cost you $ 6 though. The cake isn’t a cake in the traditional sense, it might be more closely related to a torte. That’s really not the issue though, whatever it calls itself it’s just not very good. I liked the different textures, the smoothness and the crunchiness. It was rich and sweet, but not even strongly chocolatey. The sweetness overpowered its weak flavors, and other than that there wasn’t much else going on. I wouldn’t have been pleased eating this in any situation, but calling something the best of its kind in the world and then giving me what I got yesterday is just not cool.

Good chocolate cake, but definitely not the best. What used to be «The Best Chocolate Cake In The World», now the same place has been re-​introduced as «Choco Bolo». Everything remains, more or less, the same and with only enough seating to accommodate 10 people max. I like the place because it’s very small and cozy.
Some of what I’ve tried–
Cappuccino — smooth, but not as good as I’d like it to be.
NYC tap water — asked the server numerous times before I got one.
Chicken empanada — had better, way better!
Spinach and cheese quiche — cold, plain and tasteless.
Choco Bolo original cake — I like! Probably the only thing I like on the menu.
Choco Bolo pistachio cake — chocolate cake with crushed pistachio topping. Nothing special.
Simply put–
Food: Just okay.
Service: Varies.
Décor: Not much, but cozy.
Cost: Slightly overpriced.

Let’s address the different issues here one by one. I have a problem with three words in their title — best, chocolate, and cake.
1. It’s not cake. It’s mousse+crunchy meringue.
2. There’s not much chocolate flavour in there.
3. Perhaps the adjective best was a part of a positive thinking experiment. It’s not the best chocolate cake in the world, and that’s not only because it’s not cake, and it doesn’t have much chocolate.
4. It is quite expensive for what it is.
5. What it is, is okay. So I give it 2.5 stars.
If you promise the best and deliver mediocre «cakes», people are going to be a bit angry about it.

I was in the neighborhood to sample Ceci-Cela’s proclaimed croissants. After leaving the bakery in great disappointment, I was in a desperate need for ANY food redemption. Surprisingly enough I stumbled upon The Best Chocolate Cake in the World just a few shops down.
The cake shop is quaint and elegantly decorated with small crystal chandeliers dangling from the ceiling. The furniture, walls, and lamps are very French and vintage-​inspired. I could see this as a popular dating spot for many.
The signature chocolate cake comes in two choices: traditional (milk chocolate) or dark. Being health-​conscious even on vacation, I opted for the latter. I asked to see the cake prior to ordering and I wasn’t impressed. The «supposedly» cake looked more like a mushy chocolate tart than anything else. I paid my USD $ 7.00 nonetheless keeping in mind of what I learned from kindergarten — never judge a book by its cover.
After taking a bite and many more confirmation bites after, this is my conclusion. Using psychology to lure patrons in and charging an arm and a leg for products that don’t live up to the name is absolutely brilliant (sarcasm intended).
I couldn’t see or taste any «cake». I tasted gooey and fudgy chocolate and that’s about it. And the dark chocolate wasn’t all that dark. The only unique part about the «cake» is the «shell» which had texture and consistency of brittle macrons.
The Best Chocolate Cake In the World? Far from it.

But is it really
«Cake»? Meringue and mousse so good,
Served as a wedged slice.
(b)

I’m not sure if this is really te best chocolate cake I’ve ever had but I’ll give them credits for it being pretty good. If you order the cake, definitely get a cup of milk to compliment it.
The place isn’t so big but it’s great for a date or small group of the friends. Nice décor for a bakery. Friendly & accommodating staff.
I wouldn’t come here on a daily basis because of the overwhelm richness of the chocolate. But it’s definitely a place I’ll come to once in a while when my sweet tooth is ready to get to work

My review will strictly be on what I ordered:
Tasting Plate: ½ slice Traditional (53% cocoa), ½ slice Bittersweet (70% cocoa), 2 scoops of gelato (I pickedFresh Mint & Raspberry), Mixed Fruits, & Whipped Cream
I was in town & figured what better way to try both by ordering the tasting plate. Mind you, this does no contain any actual «sponge cake», but it is made with chocolate meringue discs w/​layers of chocolate mousse, & topped w/​chocolate glaze.
For what it is, I would say it tastes exactly as you read the description on their menu. A meringue can only hold so much flavor, yet it had just the right amount of chocolate flavor. The chocolate mousse layer was true to it’s description and was nice and airy. And well, the chocolate glaze on top was a nice and rich glaze… the glaze pretty much helped to tie in all the components.
For someone who is looking for a super rich & dense chocolate cake, this is not the slice for you. rather, I see this heavenly slice for someone who is seeking a well-​rounded, good quality chocolate flavor w/​o the heaviness… this cake was very delicate & lightly palatable.
My description equally fits in for both the traditional & bittersweet slice. Personally I am a dark chocolate fan, therefore appreciated the bittersweet much more than the traditional. For someone looking for the «sweeter slice», choose the traditional
OVERALL: Awesome all the way. I really dig the lightness of the slice. I walked out feeling satisfied & not soaked with sugar. What’s great is that you can have these cakes shipped to your house!
Like I always say, «YOU WON’T KNOW UNLESS YOU TRY IT FOR YOURSELF» =]

Best Chocolate Cake in the World, eh? Obviously, I had to go into this place. Was it truly the best chocolate cake in the world, though? Definitely not. In fact, I wouldn’t even call it chocolate cake really! It was more like a mousse/​ganache-​filled pastry thing. But don’t get me wrong… it was tasty… whatever it was. And it was $ 6.50 for one thin and short slice! I know NY is expensive… but come on!
I’m still waiting for the best chocolate cake in the world.

I hate when chocolate heavens are reviewed by people who don’t like or don’t crave chocolate — maybe you chocolate haters should shut the choc up and refrain from offering your lousy 2 or 3 stars to such places.
I got this present one day from my best friend — a box with 6 amazing mini choco-​cakes from The Best Chocolate Cake In The World.
This is GOOD CHOCOLATE !!! Period.
All you genuine CHOCOLATE LOVERS need to hit this spot.
Once you go, you know. This is definitely one of the best chocolate mouse cakes I’ve ever tasted…
Very nice breakfast, as well.

I was suspicious to try this place due to the name, even though I pass by it everyday.
Finally, I went inside today to pick up a mini chocolate cake (6pieces) and hot chocolate.
Hot chocolate is the best hot chocolate ever!!! I will go back just for that again and again… It is a cute and small place — they have 4 – 5 small tables. It may not good for group, but it is a good place to chat with small group of friends. Their mini chocolate cake is super cute and small — but it was pretty yummy. Only thing is that I think it is bit pricy…= 6 pieces of mini chocolate cake, one hot chocolate and one mochachino came out around $ 27.actually it is not bad if you think about how great the hot chocolate was… it is different — sweet and dark/​bitter chocolate taste are well balanced.
I am glad I try this place today. Yes, I am a fan and will try the hot chocolate from time to time.

So… a co-​worker mentioned this spot to me while I was visiting NY, and being the dessert afficionado and chocoholic that I am, it was a must to check out.
I’m not a huge eater of chocolate cake, so I went into this experience with little expectations and a very open mind, which is probably why I ended up liking the cake so much!
The slices come in a traditional variety (55% cocoa) and a bittersweet variety (75% cocoa). The three of us decided to share a piece of the traditional cake ($ 6.50/slice). It was an explosion for the taste buds!
The cake has a very thin layer of chocolate ganache on top, a flourless center «cake» that really ends up more like a rich mousse, and is layered with thin layers of chocolate meringue in better, which offers a slight crunch. Rich, creamy, crunchy… all textures are present in this unique variety of chocolate cake!
I’m not sure about labeling it as ‘The Best Chocolate Cake in the World,” but I’d definitely recommend people to check out this cute place if they are looking for a variation of chocolate cake!
The shop is super small with only 4 little tables, so be prepared to wait a little or go during an off-​peak time.

Not as advertised, but not bad
A bold restaurant name needs a bold dish to back it up. The space itself is small but warm, seating 12 in what looks like old recovered furniture. The service although slow (there was only one person working the counter), was also very warm and accommodating. The cake, was fudgey and full of chocolate, the taste was similar to that of a finer Belgian chocolate but with a bit of graininess. Would I go back, sure, but would I call it the best in the world (or NY for that matter) I would have to say no.
One last note, be careful of the chair backs, they can be sharp.

Dare I say that this place is cute? It is really small and has a victorian-​esque vibe about it. Our party of 4 was lucky to get seat.
I’d advise doing a pairing. Cake + one of their ice cream selections. The cake was super! I loved the crunchy wafer texture and also the sweet cocoa.
This is a great dessert place to bring a date or a double date. It’s located conveniently near rice to riches and lombardi’s. Overpriced? Yes. So, I wouldn’t come often, but once in a while, an overpriced dessert is in order.

They have a traditional cake and a darker version, we prefer the dark chocolate, since it’s not so sweet and the chocolate flavor were more prominent. The cake literally melt in your mouth! My only critic is they should make it a bigger portion, cos we finished it so quick that we were left for some more!
Too bad the place is so small, although nicely decorated, only few tables, and chances you’ll get a table is slim, considering the busy location. But you can sit and enjoy the cake outside, on a wood bench.
Recommended after a romantic dinner with a date, and the walk here to grab some heavenly dessert! ^ ^

I think the name of this store is sort of a dare to anyone who enjoys chocolate… and of course I was up for a dare of this nature. I justified the expensive price tag & calories thinking it looked rich & dense and would be something to share with the other chocolate lovers in our Soho office
It is definitely not what most people think of when they hear «chocolate cake.» Betty Crocker or Betty Draper probably never made one of these type of cakes back in the 50’s & 60’s. Your Grandma probably didn’t either unless she hails from South America. As another reviewer said, it is more of a torte… or given it’s density you could pretend it was gigantic truffle to share with your friends.
The consensus of two other foodie co-​workers & me (owning the biggest sweet tooth of the crowd) was that this was definitely yummy, but that Best in The World company name was a successful marketing ploy to get you in the door… at least once.
Alas, they did not succeed in living up to their lofty claim and «addicting» me to their treats like Kee’s Chocolates, Levain, Grandaisy Bakery have when I am in those proprietors’ neighborhoods. If I was on the block and Ceci Cela & Balthazar’s bakeries were both closed & I had a chocolate craving and a friend to share a piece of cake with… I’d probably try it again. There are plenty of disappointing «waste of calories» bakeries in the city & you could definitely do worse than popping in this teacup sized store for a dose of their «best».

Walking along Spring Street, I was intrigued by the proclamation in this business name and thought the place looked cute. I tried the bittersweet cake with 75% cocoa, and I was disappointed. This cake actually tasted like a Kit Kat bar due to the unwelcome presence of a wafer between the layers of mousse. The only thing that was worth the price here was the strong espresso beverages.

I wouldn’t call this the best in the world but it’s certainly satisfactory. I dislike spongetype cakes so I appreciate that it’s light and airy without any dryness. Even the molten lava cakes which have been so popular the past few years have a tendency to be dry around the sides. The meringue adds a nice crunch without interfering with the otherwise fluffy texture. It’s quite similar to the Megève cake they used to serve at Fauchon although the meringue is less distinct in this one.
I would however consider calling the the gelato sourced from Laboratorio one of the «world’s best» so perhaps that helps. If you’re in Soho… why not?

I was a bit detered by the price of this «best chocolate cake in the world,» so, sadly, I cannot vouch for it.
However, BCCW is definitely a good place to get a cool and different coffee drink.
Plus, they serve up il laboratorio del gelato. I have to say, their espresso flavor is one of the best, purest espresso gelatos I’ve ever had. I also really enjoyed the refreshing mint. For $ 3.50 for a good sized scoop, it’s probably the most economical option here.
Service was a bit on the slow side, but that meshed with the chill-​ness of the staff.

Oh. My. GOD.
That’s exactly what I said after my first bite of what really is the best chocolate cake in the world. Being a food-​obsessed person, I was just lounging around my apartment, reading food blogs when I stumbled upon an Always Hungry post stating that before the store opens, they’re giving away free cake. Free, you say? AND chocolate? I’m there. But wait… it said they’re only giving away samples until 9pm! And it was 8:20 when I read the post, so I put on my sneakers and dashed out the door.
I schlepped over from Greenwich Village and made it just in time. There was a line out the door of the teeny tiny storefront, but the large mass of people standing outside holding plates and smiling made me excited for what was to come.
There were two nice counter people cutting itty bitty slices for people to try. They have a few varieties that the store is going to sell, but the one they were sampling was the 55% cocoa version. I was skeptical about the size of the sample, but who can complain when it’s free?
As I took my first bite, I knew I’d be back (and I would pay whatever they charge for a slice). It had so many layers and facets and flavors, most of which I haven’t experienced anywhere in this country. The rich, chocolatey ganache melded perfectly with the crisp, meringue crust and there were bits of chocolate meringue hidden within the top layers. The bottom part almost tasted like marshmallows.
The meringue bits are something I haven’t tasted since I studied abroad in Rome and ate gelato from San Crispino every day-​they have three different flavors studded with meringue and they are amazing. Why don’t more bakeries include meringue bits in their pastries?!
Bottom line: try it, you won’t be sorry. I think they open on June 23^rd, not sure about if they’re going to be doing any more sampling before then (but if they are, you’re sure to find me there!)

You had me at ‘O Melhor Bolo de Chocolate do Mundo’… or, in Portuguese: The Best Chocolate Cake in the World.
When this Lisbon/​Sao Paulo outpost opened on Spring Street today I had to get over there to experience this fabled, ridiculously decadent chocolate creation (and work my schedule around to fit in a spinning class tonight!)
To my surprise The Best Chocolate Cake in the World was light and airy– with layers upon layers of heavenly light crispy meringue and rich fluffy mousse. But in between the lightness I found rich and dreamy melted chocolate sauces– with the entire cake enrobed in a deep lava-​like ganache. It was mind blowing. And honestly: It is the best chocolate cake that I have ever had.
The café is a well appointed ‘salon’ of dessert– and, next week, beverages.
Chocolate lovers: Forget the beach this weekend and get over to Nolita immediately.