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The Chocolate Season • Chocolaterie & Espresso Bar
3855 Village Ln #100, Lincoln, NE 68516, United States
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The Chocolate Season • Chocolaterie & Espresso Bar
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Ty
Review №1

The Chocolate Season is a must visit in Lincoln! Not only do they make the best chocolate, but their coffee, treats, & other drinks are all amazing! I highly recommend going on a Saturday or Sunday morning for specialty waffles. Erika & her staff are extremely helpful, & work to ensure a perfect experience. If you need gifts, come here for an assortment of chocolates or a gift card!

Ni
Review №2

Bradley and Erika have been such a joy and pleasure to work with and have at our most recent campus event. Ive greatly appreciated their clear and prompt communication in accommodating to our events needs. As always, their coffee truck was a big hit! They serve absolutely delicious drinks and sweet treats! Ill be looking forward to working with them again.

J.
Review №3

Picked up some chocolate-covered gummy bears, two kinds of chocolate dipped toffee ( one with OMG bacon!), and a bag of Monster Munch for a birthday party ( adults).Next time Ill get the chocolatecuterie. Didnt plan far enough ahead. My bad.Great service.The place is drool-worthy.Ill take one of each, please.

Ma
Review №4

Flights were fun! We wanted to buy some of the tea we tried, but they didnt have those teas on the shelf.

Li
Review №5

Hidden gem in Lincoln, the waffles are delicious! Indoor and outdoor seating. The bathroom was super clean! Will definitely be going back to try other things on the menu.

El
Review №6

Best espresso in town! Also great seating/atmosphere and staff.

Ch
Review №7

What a refreshing find in Lincoln! Erika and Bradley have a special way of finding the right palate combinations that just melt through you! Ive had the pleasure of tasting a few of their chocolate offerings, we are now looking forward to coming in for waffles one of these weekends when we are back in town!

Jo
Review №8

You never know when they are closed. I got used to it always being closed on Monday, but then SURPRISE! They closed their dine-in to handle a big order. Im not interested in drive through coffee, I can go anywhere for that.Poor business practice. I wont bother coming back, especially since I never know when they will actually be open.

De
Review №9

Hands down some of the best tasting food and coffee I have yet to try. Didnt try the chocolate yet, but if the food and coffee are any indication on how good the chocolate is, I highly look forward to it.Definitely a must try!

Be
Review №10

What an adorable coffee shop! We had coffee and quiche. Both were excellent and I look forward to returning again soon!

Iw
Review №11

Delish and fantastic chocolate smell all over the place! Perfect place for mid day cup of coffee!Great service.😊

Na
Review №12

Beautiful chocolate is good for a present.

Ch
Review №13

This is my third visit to The Chocolate Season and it has quickly become my favorite coffee shop in Lincoln! Their salted Carmel hot chocolate is AMAZING. The baristas are so friendly-this morning I ordered a London Fog and they didn’t have their regular earl grey tea to make it with so they made a variation for me and let me decide if I liked it before paying. (Of course I loved it). Such great service! Thank you, Chocolate Season, for making a rainy morning of studying worth it!

Aa
Review №14

The Chocolate Season is fantastic. Food, chocolate, good coffee and a nice quiet place to sit and relax.

Te
Review №15

It was a decent experience. My chocolate Oreo muffin was good. Looks like their waffles are a morning speciality. They didnt have plain decaf coffee but they arent a coffee shop so that isnt a huge deal.

Du
Review №16

Fun staff and excellent chocolate and bakery items. Homemade pop tarts are the best!

Sh
Review №17

I was excited to visit as Lincoln has been sorely lacking in chocolate shops. It has more than just chocolate. I had a sweet potato cauliflower soup and a coffee. Both were delicious. You can tell everything is made from scratch with love and is super fresh. Such a nice change from all the pre-packaged food from chain restaurants. I tried 4 different truffles and a Tuttle (like a turtle). All were super yummy. The caramel in the tuttle was soft and fresh. I also bought toffee which will take me awhile to make my way through! The space is really big, warm and inviting. It looks like a great place to sit and relax and have coffee and treats. I wish it was closer to me! But I will make the short drive to try more truffle flavors. Oh and the staff was lovely and welcoming. :)

Di
Review №18

Very nice place. Too bad they dont have a bigger lunch menu.

Ju
Review №19

The Chocolate Season has the BEST chocolate I have ever tasted. So glad they are in Lincoln, NE.

Pa
Review №20

The waffles were very good!

Sy
Review №21

I never write reviews, but I just love this place! The coffee, chocolate, and pastries (I especially recommend the scones) are top notch. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and clean. The service is always great. You can tell they really pay attention to detail here! Support this small business!

Be
Review №22

My valentine online order was on time and packaged so nicely. My husband surprised me❤️ All the products were fresh and tasted great! My favorites were the chocolate dipped orange slices ( So fresh 😊), and the very pretty artisan chocolates. Thank you !!!

Br
Review №23

Fantastically delicious and comforting, as always.

Sp
Review №24

Best treats around. Excellent customer service.

Co
Review №25

Good experience and the owner is super friendly. Beautiful shop and there’s a ton of food choices. I will come back!

Pa
Review №26

Very chic spot to try craft chocolates, as well as other desserts, and sip a coffee! They serve your double espresso with a mini biscotti!There didn’t seem to be any vegan dessert options (sad face).

La
Review №27

Im not sure if finding this place was good for me or not. 😀 They have a variety of chocolate and/or bakery products, as well as tea & coffee. The staff was very friendly & helpful. If you are a fan of hot chocolate, you have to try the salted caramel hot chocolate. The best hot chocolate I have ever tasted!

Co
Review №28

BEST HOT CHOCOLATE I’VE EVER HAD!I lived in Bavaria, in southern Germany, for a while. While I was there, I did some traveling, and had the opportunity to sample some of the best hot chocolate in Europe, so I consider myself somewhat of a hot chocolate “connoisseur.”I can honestly say, The Chocolate Season’s salted caramel hot chocolate is the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. Who knew I’d find it in my hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska?! 😃👍🏼🍫

Na
Review №29

This beautiful restaurant is one of a kind for sure! It is so open and clean! The food is all wonderful as well as the help. And do not get me started on the chocolate! Yum!!

Ry
Review №30

If you need a chocolate fix, a weekend waffle craving, locally roasted coffee, or a quick bacon and ham wrap The Chocolate Season is calling for you.Amazing staff, great conversation place for small interviews, or a hideaway to study.

Ke
Review №31

Love this place! Its usually pretty busy, but if you go earlier in the morning you can catch a pretty nice quiet environment.

Ky
Review №32

Had the best brownie of my life there today! Yum!

Se
Review №33

The coffee shop came up on my recommendations from Google. It is very bright and fresh with contemporary casual decor. Service was very pleasant and expediant. I enjoyed a delicious slice of almond joy cheesecake and cappucino. A nice addition to the neighborhood. I will return and do recommend visiting this establishment!

Ha
Review №34

I can not say enough great things about The Chocolate Season!! Erika and Bradley have become amazing supporters of the Lincoln community, and their product is always delicious and well presented. As much as I love the sweets, I also really love their lunch menu. They have items that will really fill you up, and they are intentional with their choice of ingredients. I totally recommend stopping by for a cup of coffee and bite to eat.

Mi
Review №35

Second stop from out of state. Service was fast, staff was knowledgeable & the chocolate is too good to describe with words.

Li
Review №36

My friend and I go to a different coffee shop/bistro every 2 weeks!Chocolate Season is a 5 star!!!!!

An
Review №37

The coffee is good and the place is nice.

Ga
Review №38

An enjoyable place for coffee - nice indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of room for physical distancing. Good lattes. A bit short on pastry varies. Well be back. But, we need to support these places or they will be going under soon.

Me
Review №39

Delicious!! I will definitely be returning for Waffle Weekend!

Jo
Review №40

Im basically a Chocolate Season evangelist at this point. :-) Best coffee joint / restaurant in Lincoln for my money. The food and coffee is great and the staff is pretty remarkable. Theyre all very positive and seem to enjoy what theyre doing. Been to other shops in town where it seems like youre burdening them to order a cup of coffee, but everyone Ive interacted with are very knowledgeable and very friendly.Keep up the great work!

aw
Review №41

Great food and place to eat, however it is very rude of the staff to ask for a 20-25% tip before you even pay and before you even get the food. I don’t mind tipping a $1-$2 as a thank-you but asking for a very large tip before you even pay or eat is rude. The staff doesn’t serve or pick up dirty dishes or refill your cup or ask if you need anything else. The customers have to throw away their own trash and put the used dishes in a bin themselves, which is completely fine. Just don’t beg for a tip, earn it. Otherwise great food and atmosphere.

Sa
Review №42

One of a kind chocolate shop, coffee, bakery, and tea selections. Everything is made in house, even the delicious syrups for the lattes. They use local ingredients and have a high end yet cozy feel interior that you experience while enjoying all the goods. Heading back this morning for a fresh bagel and coffee! Highly recommend!

Am
Review №43

Food was great and staff was friendly, highly recommend

Ma
Review №44

Very bright, open atmosphere. Super friendly staff that even came around the counter to help me while others were still making their purchases. Mocha was delicious- and even better when I found out it was made with homemade chocolate syrup! Chocolates and pastries are tasty and beautiful. Can’t wait to come back for lunch next time.

Ba
Review №45

Ordered the Einstein tea and gluten free strawberry almond muffin. Holy smokes they were both fantastic!I do not have a gluten allergy but the muffin was absolutely delicious. Would definitely get it again.The owner was very nice and very helpful with my order. The layout of the shop is very calming and relaxing.

Ch
Review №46

Had a latte and scone with gravy. Holy buckets that scone was delicious! Im sad I only got one. The coffee was excellent and we will be back!

Ru
Review №47

Outstanding chocolate but pricey as you would expect.

Ry
Review №48

I cant speak on the actual store but I ordered their chocolates online and it is sooooo good. Kinda pricey in my opinion but would i order again yeah more than likely lol

sa
Review №49

Not open on Mondays. Not everything is available all the time so call ahead if looking for something specific. prices are a little high for my budget.

Sa
Review №50

Love love love. Best chocolate around with amazing tea and coffee selection. Its always a treet. Particularly love their kimchi grilled cheese sandwich for lunch!

Jj
Review №51

Overrated for sure, the butter is not very good, tastes like very milky cream cheese.

Ch
Review №52

Great food. I like the atmosphere

Ja
Review №53

Freeze brew and waffles. Both dope.

Ho
Review №54

Such a cozy inviting coffee shop! The staff was very helpful and friendly and the food was great. Thank you for providing a wonderful space for our office to meet!

Ia
Review №55

Great family spot to stop

Aa
Review №56

More than just Chocolate!! Great coffee and tea along with breakfast and lunch offerings. The staff was very helpful and the place looks great.

Ra
Review №57

Nice place but a little pricey. Would bit go there everyday but was pleasant visit. The waffles are elevated but a little rich. Next time I will need to try the waffle with bacon or ham.

An
Review №58

This has to be the best place in town for chocolates. The tea & coffee are also very good. Its my go to place for gifts for just about everyone.Really nice Atmosphere. Great coffee and treats!

Ju
Review №59

I ordered the Apple/Bacon Grilled Cheese and it was amazing...I also picked a few dessert pieces to take to family and they LOVED them... The Irish Creme Brownie, Marble Cheesecake and a Snickerdoodle rice Krispbie bar. Cut them up for all to sample and they got 5 star ratings.... Highly recommend for your chocolate fix..

La
Review №60

Top notch customer service, absolutely amazing!! They have the most amazing chocolate I have ever tasted. The kind you savor....highly recommended!

Ad
Review №61

I really liked my latte, soup and grilled cheese! Good helping size and tasty coffee paired with a nice atmosphere. Definetely recommend it!

Ky
Review №62

Loved the coffee and the chocolate was amazing. Staff was extremely friendly, helpful advice given as well. The atmosphere is inviting, comfortable and warm. 10/10

Li
Review №63

The chocolate is super expensive, but the hot cocoa, and coffee is good, and at a good price.

Ca
Review №64

Beautiful boushey coffee shop with a unique menu and delicious handmade chocolates. You have to go!

Ma
Review №65

What can I say in a word chocolate

Ha
Review №66

Delicious tartes and coffee! The honey bee flavoring is really good in the latte.

Ma
Review №67

Good coffee and sweet treats. Excellent service. Very nice place for a girls chat. We will go again.

Al
Review №68

The coffee and chocolate tasted great. However, none of our drinks were full. If Im paying $5 for a speciality coffee drink then I expect it to be full, not lacking an entire inch of space in the cup.

Ke
Review №69

Executive Summary: Very Best In Town! Just went there (drive through) for a vanilla-flavored iced latte and a ham-and-cheese waffle. De-li-cious! Wow. Their vanilla flavor is rich and warm because it has real vanilla bean in it, not this chemical vanillin. Vanilla bean is the real stuff. The ham-and-cheese waffle is exceptionally good. Juicy ham and warm cheese sauce, mmm! Their brownies are also very good. Not too long ago, I had a dark-and-white-chocolate one, and it melts on the tongue. This is true, smooth chocolate, with this fine creamy texture I only know from top-level European chocolatiers. All this for a reasonable price. And their service is very friendly! You are greeted super kindly---excellent remedy for cabin fever... Take a break, forget the news, go there, enjoy their delicious food.

Ro
Review №70

Coffee was Great.. the Chocolate there is be best. Love this place. Coffee and Chocolate lovers dream place

An
Review №71

This is an awesome place! I was there for a private event, but am looking forward to going during regular business hours!

Sc
Review №72

Awesome place, such a great addition to Lincoln. Amazing experience, great products and talented people.

No
Review №73

If I could leave 10 I would! Exactly what South (and all of) Lincoln needed! I don’t even really like brownies, I have this saying - I prefer to drink my chocolate because I love Iced Mochas. The brownie I purchased here was for the hubs and yeah, he never got it 🤷🏼‍♀️🤤 sooooooo goood.and the Iced Mocha was the best I’ve had in America. That sounds dramatic but it’s the only coffee drink I buy so I have it locked down, and this one is IT!!! #Icedmochasforpresident

Re
Review №74

Everything Erika touches is delicious! You will not regret it!

Ty
Review №75

Great chocolate, friendly staff and a great place to meet up with friends!

Mi
Review №76

Super cute place. Had a delicious iced chai and all of the staff were super warm and friendly.

M.
Review №77

Outstanding service and excellent chocolate!

Jo
Review №78

Neat little shop

So
Review №79

Love this place!!!

Pe
Review №80

Cannot wait to go back! Amazing selection of handmade chocolates!

Ch
Review №81

Gotta try the waffles! So freaking good!!

El
Review №82

Definitely great place to visit.

La
Review №83

If you love chocolate this is the place to come.

ci
Review №84

Love it

El
Review №85

One of a kind, delightful experience!

Ha
Review №86

So nice place

Ti
Review №87

Excellent chocolate scones!

Cl
Review №88

A bit pricey

Ka
Review №89

Chocolate lovers paradise!!!

Ta
Review №90

Yum!

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  • Address:3855 Village Ln #100, Lincoln, NE 68516, United States
  • Site:http://www.thechocolateseason.com/
  • Phone:+1 402-466-1139
Categories
  • Chocolate shop
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:7–11AM
  • Saturday:8AM–2PM
  • Sunday:8AM–2PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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