The Chocolate Bar — Restaurant in Grand Island

Wedding reception September 2017. I spent months planning a wedding day to remember, and meeting with the coordinator of events(Adriana).To say I was disappointed, is an understatement! Told that tea, lemonade &water were free of charge & any other drinks would cost. My invoice stated otherwise, maybe I misunderstood, let's move on. While going over layout, &details of the event we were asked if we wanted to have them provide a cake cutter (an employee to help us cut the cake) in which we agreed to pay for. Crown/Coke to be the tailored drink for the event. I was specific with the temperature of the room due to my thyroid & the month we were having it in, potentially being hot or cold. I was assured that this would be taken care of. We estimated 80-100 people, all day rental -1145pm& assumed there would be dancing so I wanted it to be cooler.The event landed on my sisters bday, I asked if I could purchase a small slice of chocolate cake& have it brought in, in the middle of the event, to give to my sister. Adriana loved the idea &agreed, I paid for this to be done. For cake testing, $50 allowed me & 3 other people to try 3 different cakes. Adriana is nowhere to be found, I am meeting with a stranger at this point who is completely clueless! I showed her (the baker) a picture of the cake I wanted just for a general idea. I was willing to buy the lesser of frostings, of cake, of everything.She said the budget was perfect for this cake. She was to email me a final quote in a day or two. Days later I had to call. Finally, I received an email & the quote was 2 times the amount of money we had discussed. I immediately reached out to Adriana& it was also taken care of, the cake was made for the price we initially agreed upon. Then a distant family member called &was given details about my private event that I felt was unprofessional. She was told what food was/wasn't going to be served,was told prices of things I was paying for & the times of the event, that she was intentionally not invited too! My center pieces would later be stolen from the tables by this person before the event even began.The day comes, &to my surprise there isn't a gift table even set up, my centerpieces are missing, the bartender made mention of how much crown &coke was being ordered& how very little crown was left an hour into our event! She complained about the company, &how that night was her final night with them.The room was 80 degrees when we walked in, we asked 3 different people to turn on fans/AC as it was upper 60's outside. Audio issues the first hour that a employee had to come resolve, missing out on our moment to be announced as husband & wife. I had to ask for & prove that I paid for a piece of cake that was for my sisters moment & didn't receive it until 10 pm, my sister was gone by then. We had no cake cutter so my photographer had to stop taking photos of our event to cut pieces of cake. At 10:30 the bartender acted annoyed with us, I asked what the current alcohol tab was up to as we were required to pay if the $250 minimum hadn't been met, in which she said she had no clue &that she was told our event ended at 10:30! An employee came in & they figured out where the tab was at. I paid over $1500.00 for this event, & even gave another $250 check in the event that the place got wrecked, in which I was told I would get the check back the day after once everything was checked out. The check was not cashed, but I never did receive it back! In fact, when I emailed my coordinator (Adriana) in reference to all these things that I felt went wrong, I never & to this day have not received anything back. Not even an apology for the multiple issues that occurred!Money wasted in my opinion, the venue is beautiful, which is really what you are paying for, but the service sucks, the employees demeanor was terrible and the coordinator wasn't even there the day of the event she "coordinated"! I will never recommend this place for a wedding reception based off this experience & quite honestly I may never dine or drink here as a...

A surprisingly upscale and modern coffee bar that distinguishes itself from the typical offerings of the area. With a sprawling layout that includes a coffee bar, additional seating favored by locals, and an event area, it caters to a variety of needs and preferences.

The menu boasts novel and bold coffee concoctions with unique flavors like tiramisu and salted caramel lattes, appealing to those seeking something out of the ordinary. However, traditional coffee lovers can still find solace in a well-made mocha or cortado, although the execution of these classics, particularly the mocha, might not meet the expectations of coffee aficionados due to issues with sweetness, temperature, and frothing.

Despite these drawbacks, The Chocolate Bar offers a refreshing and modern take on the coffee scene in Grand Island, making it a noteworthy destination for both visitors and locals alike. It stands out as a vibrant spot in the city, providing a much-needed alternative to diner coffee and traditional...

🫐🍵 Best beverage we’ve had in weeks (the blueberry matcha latte—tastes like homemade jam). Large, busy cafe with breakfast, lunch (wraps, soup, and sandwiches), gourmet ☕️coffee & tea, 🍹cocktails, 🍰 cakes, cupcakes, and chocolate truffles 😋 They offer a GREAT lunch special— $10 for half a wrap + slice of cake + chips! Also check out the 3 for $10 breakfast 🍞toast deal. Servers claim the crème brule is the star of the show. ✅♿️ wheelchair accessible and plenty of seating options.

❌ Prices aren’t posted beneath items, but they are reasonable and listed on the printed menus to the left of the register.

Note to Management: please put printed menus at the back of the line by the door, so folks are ready to order by the time they reach the register. And add coffee prices to the digital menu or at LEAST the printed menu. And the two baristas were VERY busy (super polite and helpful, but clearly needed more help with the...