Jacques Torres Chocolate

Stopped by on a chilly day for hot chocolate and it definitely hit the spot. Rich and perfect
amount of thickness topped with whipped cream.
Also got a cookie. Chocolate overload is the way to go

came here for their hot chocolate and was pleasantly greeted with a rich, creamy, dark chocolate. However, after several sips, there was a thin, layer that faintly reminded me of skin (it should’ve been the layer that you get from hot milk) and that was kinda blah.
The customer service was just –okay– with the girl on a phone, making my hot chocolate. The checkout was fast but I knew I was there for a few minutes before I made my purchase. Would’ve been nice to be greeted but eh ~
I had better service the first time I came around as opposed to today.

The best wicked hot chocolate I have ever had
They sell the hot chocolate powder to take home as well

I rushed in after work as I was craving something sweet. It was a little past 5 pm. I had the chocolate chunk cookie and a cup of coffee. I liked how the staff were pretty friendly and I was happy to get my cookie warmed up. I was lucky to be there at the time because they’ve ran out of coffee and I was able to get a freshly brewed cup! To my surprise there weren’t many other customers then so I was able to have a relaxing time, even though the store was small.

Nice roomy location compared to some. I can sit here to have a cookie and coffee Not crowded with long lines. Lots of gift ideas. Very relaxing with friendly employees. They do not go for the hard sell. All are on task and not peering over your shoulder. I’ll return when I come to Roc Center.

I’ve been using Jacques Torres’ NY Times recipe for chocolate chip cookies since it came out, so it’s always been on my culinary bucket list to try the real thing. While in Rock Center, we fought our way through the crowds and into this tiny chocolate store in order for me to fulfill that dream. $ 3 bought me a large cookie packed with chocolate, and when I asked for it to be heated up, they gave me one that had already been placed on a warming pan.
Did it live up to the hype? Yes and no. Sadly, the cookie seemed to be a little old, as the cookie part was a dry. That paired with the bread flour in it made the cookie extremely chewy, moreso than any other cookie I’ve had, and I wasn’t sure if I liked it. That said, once I hit the layers and layers of high-​quality chocolate inside, I stopped caring about the chewiness and just floated along in chocolate bliss. Seriously though, there is SO much chocolate in these cookies, and it oozed everywhere after being heated up. I felt like the entire inside of the cookie was just a pool of chocolate. My boyfriend was less enthused, saying he preferred chocolate chip cookies where there’s a higher cookie to chocolate ratio. If you’re a serious chocoholic like me, you’ll be satisfied.
Was it the best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had? No. But let’s be honest – the best chocolate chip cookies are the ones that come straight out of the oven. I still enjoyed this cookie, but for now, I’ll stick to the ones I make at home.

It was busy and I was worried about getting my drinks after a back up of orders and the woman at the counter was super sweet and calm, took over the machine from what seemed like a novice and got all the drinks out in lightning speed. A+

This chocolate is excellent! Their truffles just melt in your mouth and are so soft! My favorite was the Earl Grey Tea.
The hot chocolate was killer. Woow. Super thick, perfect sweetness. This is what hot chocolate should thrive to be. I regret forgetting to ask for whipped cream though.
This is next to the Starbucks on the lower level. Facing starbucks, take the turn on the right hand side. It’s close to the Top of the Rock shop, but more towards the east.
They charge 25 cents for a bow to wrap your chocolate. Pretty lame in my opinion… the chocolate is expensive enough as it, and it just feels cheap for them to charge additional for such a meager thing.

Sampled a Bön bon and it was delish! Lots of options, a bit expensive, but worth a try!

Got Milk– like a drop of milk chocolate goodness ;-) I see Mr. Jacques appeared on the Today Show so I had to go and try out his fine chocolates. My first choice was the Heavenly Hazelnut was indeed «heavenly».
I got an assorted gift box from here as a gift and loved every variation. Really good quality! Not to mention a great location.

Came specifically to try the chocolate chip cookie. It didn’t meet the high expectations, but it was decent.
Chocolate was delicious, nice texture contrast between soft in the middle and harder on the outside (even warmed), but the cookie had a flour, crumbly texture. They were either past their prime (came in after 6PM) or too much cake flour. I’m sure it would’ve been more crumbly had I not asked it to be warmed (takes ~5 minutes on the flat griddle behind the counter).
Shop is intimate with other cookies, chocolates and drinks. Only two small tables so I wouldn’t plan on staying.

I love Jacques Torres, they have served me well whenever I wanted a little sweets, or needed a good gift to someone for birthday or holidays.
Here inside the Rockefeller Plaza, the shop is very bright with their usual orange and dark brown, and of course, chandeliers. Just being in that color scheme and bright light filled with aroma of chocolate makes you happy. One side of the store is hot chocolate section, and the other, all the chocolaty sweets, and ice cream sandwich, cookies, etc.
We got some hot chocolates, a chocolate chip cookie, and chocolate covered cheerios. All of them were really fantastic, tasty, sweet, chocolate heaven.‘
The staff here, 2 young guys, were really sweet and nice. They gave us a sample of their chocolate chip cookies (which we bought) when we walked in. As we were enjoying the hot chocolate and the cookies, they gave us more sample, even though we already had sample cookies and bought one. They were really friendly and answered any questions that we had, and gave us recommendations of their offerings. I wish if I got their names, as they were so nice and kind, which we don’t see often in NYC (sadly). Read my full review on the shop and food on my food blog at foodlovergirl.

The chocolates from Jacques Torres are amazing, and the flavors are well balanced. The variety of chocolate flavors and styles is fitting of Torres’ MOF status. I had a hot coco in the store that I was pleased with, but I would split it with a friend next time. Towards the end of the cup of chocolate, it felt like a chore to drink. The reason I gave this place only 4 stars is because it was difficult to find (it was in the labyrinth of an underground section), and there weren’t that many seats.

Jacque Torres is some of my favorite chocolate. This location is very small but all of the chocolate is just as good. The peanut butter and jelly chocolates are amazing. If you want something quick and on the go, the chocolate covered macadamia nuts are delicious as well. If you are looking for more of an experience, I would recommend going to the location with the chocolate factory so you can watch them make the chocolate treats while you enjoy them.

This is a little gem in Rockefeller. I wish there was more seating and I’m always super happy to see the corner sitting booth open (like a kid literally).
The hot chocolate is good and their cookie is chocolate melting buttery goodness! Omg really.
My biggest gripe is price. Expect 5 $ for a hot chocolate and 3 bucks for a cookie.
I wish their chocolate brittle wasn’t like 8 for so little!

I want to try every great hot chocolate in the city eventually and this was on my list for awhile now. omg so delicious. I sucked that thing down and my poor tongue still hurts (burnt!), it was so good though and worth it. I really should have let it cool a bit more but it was just that good. I just don’t get why all the hot chocolate places close early. I hate having to go before dinner! I rather a nice after dinner warm drink but eh.

I love Jacques Torres’ Wicked Hot Chocolate and popped in to the store buy a can for me and another can for a gift. While paying at the cash register I couldn’t resist the lure of the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie that was beckoning to me from the cookie jar next to the register.
I should have resisted because the cookie was not very good. The cookie had a very crumbly texture and other than one giant blob of chocolate, no other chocolate was present.
The hot chocolate is a 5 and the cookie is a 1.

I kick myself daily that when I was in Manhattan I didn’t search this place out. Who cares about Rockefeller Center!!!
I have had these cookies several times as gifts (I only accept gifts of food. My address is 107… haha!) and even after making the flight to sunny San Diego, the orbits of chocolate hold their luxurious quality. I hear that Mr. Torres and his chef’s use a cake flour in their dough and it adds an airiness into the cookies while maintaining a crisp all at once. Alchemy! There’s chocolate weaved through every bite and this chocolate is the kind kings warred over.
My favorite cookie.
Worth the money for a special treat and you deserve to feel special from time to time.

This particular location is located *inside* Rockerfeller Center, so it’s not a large location, but you can still get chocolates, cookies and the drinks.
The cookie — see picture — was huge. And if you want you can get it warmed before you take it to go. There are only two little tables that seat like 2 people a piece, so it’s not meant for you to hang out in (there is even a sign that says they limit you to 20 mins). The wicked hot chocolate was pretty good, but I did wish it was a bit more sweet. It was more like drinking mexican hot chocolate with extremely dark chocolate and spices. Don’t get me wrong though drank that whole thing.
I bought some bars that were the bean to bar where they roast their own beans and then make the chocolate, which I have yet to try. I’ll have to update my review after I try them.

***I might need to get a box of chocolates here next time; I remember enjoying their box of chocolates flavors (like their European peanut butter) that I received as a gift a long time ago, but their packaged chocolate bars were fairly expensive for the just okay-​to-​good quality; service was average at best (maybe even slightly unfriendly, which is surprising given that chocolate boutiques typically feature very friendly service)***
This Jacques Torres store is located in Rockefeller Plaza. I am not sure what the parking situation is, but I imagine parking spaces are expensive and hard to find.

La boutique est bien caché, pas facile à trouver sous le rockfeller center.
Mais les cookies aux chocolats sont une vraie tuerie, et surtout Msieur Torres n’est pas radin en pépites, on en redemande. Ils sont quand même pas donnés hein (3 $) alors on en abuse pas trop !