| the cakes |
quintessential chocolate cake $5.50/slice
the perfect embodiment of a chocolate cake. three layers of devil’s food sandwiched with whipped chocolate ganache, cloaked in a dark chocolate glaze and covered with dark chocolate curls.
highland mocha stout cake $5.00/slice
local beer imparts a dark, malty flavor in moist, dense chocolate cake. filled and topped with coffee buttercream, & finished with dark chocolate curls.
vanilla cake $5.50/slice
three layers of lush vanilla cake frosted and filled with....our whim. it may be the infamous maple butter cake with smoked salt, or the classic combo of peanut butter and milk chocolate, or seasonal local berries.
unadulterated carrot cake $5.00/slice
we respect those who like their carrot cake studded with raisins, nuts and other goodies, but our pure version is all about the carrots and spice (and the cream cheese frosting, of course). served chilled.
chocolate truffle torte $5.00/slice
65% cacao bittersweet chocolate, local free range eggs, and organic sweet cream butter. flourless. best served with whipped cream and a tart sauce of local berries.
theros olive oil chocolate cake (v) $5.00/slice
this light chocolate cake features Theros olive oil and rich cocoa powder. the decadent frosting is made from dark chocolate, agave and a pinch of sea salt. served w/ local strawberry sauce. |
| chilled desserts |
pots de creme $4.00
dark & dense chocolate custard featuring french press coffee, and topped with freshly whipped cream.
creme brulee $5.00
we torch to order to achieve that classic, crunchy carmelized layer atop creamy, smooth baked custard. available in chocolate or lavender.
tiramisu $6.50
our version of this classic italian dessert features coffee-soaked sponge cake, smooth mascarpone custard, thin layers of dark chocolate, and a rich espresso caramel.
cheesecake $5.50
we love to play with cheesecake. in fact, you’ll probably find a different flavor on each visit. some of our returning favorities include bittersweet chocolate, local berries, banana chocolate, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, it’ll feature chunks of our luscious brownies.
chocolate mousse $5.00
silken textured bliss, layered in a glass. flavors vary with the
inspirations of the season. |
| cookies & tarts |
french almond macaron $2.25
the classic almond meringue sandwich cookie, our way. with unskinned almonds and beautiful fillings like buttercream or chocolate glaze.
sweet baby pecan tart $4.50
the organic Missouri pecans in this tart exhibit a unique sweetness and pair beautifully with the chewy caramelized filling and crunchy tart crust. served with freshly whipped cream.
shortbread $1.75-2.25
naked is the perfect pure & simple shortbread, unadorned. or
try them coated with chocolate & nuts.
the perfect chocolate chip cookie $2.00
crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, with just enough chocolate and a good presence of vanilla. they reach perfection with a sprinkle of cacao nibs for flavor & crunch.
coconut macaroons $2.00
a crispy exterior yields to a chewy sweet center in these classic cookies. we top ‘em with a kiss of our dark chocolate glaze.
ginger cookie $2.00-2.75
blackstrap molasses and a blend of spices in a crunchy &
chewy cookie. naked or dipped in 65% dark chocolate. |
| savory bites |
local artisan cheese plate
small $7.00 · large $11.00
four local/regional artisan cheeses, housemade semolina & olive oil crackers, housemade chutney. see specials board for our featured cheeses. |
| drinking chocolates |
liquid truffles $3.25
our signature opulent, ganache-based hot sipping chocolate, the likes of which you’ll find in Europe’s finest chocolate shops. (see flavors below)
hot chocolate $3.25
rich and chocolatey, yet lighter bodied than the liquid truffle.
ganache flavors for liquid truffles & hot chocolate:
pure dark
(65% fair trade, organic chocolate)
cayenne & cinnamon
(with 65% fair & organic dark)
lavender & honey
(Peruvian single origin, local buds & nectar)
indian kulfi
(rose, pistachio, cardamon & milk chocolate)
masala chai
(Darjeeling tea, spices & milk chocolate)
maple (with dark & milk chocolates, butter, smoked salt)
buddha
(65% fair & organic dark w/coconut cream. V)
xocolatl $4.00
an Aztec term meaning ‘bitter water,’ our darkest chocolate drink looks back to chocolate’s early culinary origins in a drink fabled for its ability to sustain a man walking all day without other sustenance. house-ground bitter chocolate, local corn grits, organic chile & spices, blended frothy with fresh-pressed almond milk. may substitute agave for sugar.
oaxaca $4.00
a contemporary Mexican hot chocolate with house-ground
chocolate, almonds, organic sugar, cinnamon & milk. this is
what you’d get in a chocolate shop on the streets of Oaxaca.
cold sipping chocolate $3.25
creamy, thick coconut milk and pure chocolate, shaken with ice. pure chilled decadence.
flavors: pure chocolate, rose, chai, lavender, vanilla, peppermint, caramel, hibiscus, jasmine, citrus agave, ginger |
| coffee & tea |
sustainably grown, fairly purchased, and freshly roasted by Counter Culture Coffee in Durham, NC
| espresso |
| shot
americano
macchiato
cappuccino
latte
mocha
breve |
$1.75
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.00
$3.50
$3.25 |
add a single shot $.50
add a double shot $.75
w/ whipped cream $.25
add soy $0.35
add house syrup $0.50 |
| french press coffee |
| press pot: |
| 12oz/$2.50 17oz/$3.50 34oz/$5.00 |
| cafe au lait |
| 12oz/$3.00 17oz/$4.25 34oz/$6.00 |
| mocha au lait |
| 12oz/$3.50 17oz/$5.00 34oz/$7.00 |
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| fresh toddy iced coffee |
14oz $2.50 |
| chai latte hot or iced |
8oz $3.50 |
| matcha latte hot or iced |
8oz $4.50 |
| loose leaf tea & herbals |
12oz $2.50 34oz $5.00 |
| fragrant organic teas & herbs. served in a french press.
black: english breakfast, earl grey, darjeeling, chai
green: sencha, jasmine, genmaicha, oolong
herb: chamomile, peppermint, red rooibos, fresh ginger, hibiscus
white: white peony
yerba mate |
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| cold drinks |
housemade sodas $3.00
bubbly soda flavored with any housemade syrup
housemade syrup flavors: lavender, jasmine, chai, rose,
ginger, citrus agave, hibiscus, peppermint, vanilla
izze’s sparkling juice $2.00
pomegranate, blackberry, low-cal black raspberry
maine root beer or sarsparilla $2.00
altamont springs bottled water $1.50
mountain valley sparkling water $2.00
organic whole milk 8oz $1.50 · 12oz $3.00
chocolate milk 8oz $2.00 · 12oz $3.50 |
| ice cream |
| locally made by Ultimate Ice Cream |
scoops
mini $2.00 · single $3.50 · double $5.00
flavors: vanilla, chocolate, chai, coffee, peppermint, maple bacon, and seasonal sorbets
add house caramel sauce or chocolate sauce $0.50
ultimate shakes $6.00
three scoops of any flavor blended with organic milk & cream.
ice cream floats $5.00
a scoop of vanilla with choice of soda: one of our housemade sodas, or root beer, sarsparilla, or any izze’s sparkling juice
porter a la mode $6.00
Green Man Nitro Porter with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate
ice cream
mud wrestler $7.50
nitro porter with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a shot of
espresso, and housemade chocolate & caramel sauces.
voodoo $5.00
a mini scoop of mango sorbet in a housemade hibiscus and rose soda. As beautiful as it is refreshing. |
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| the chocolates |
signature collection
a perfect introduction to our repertoire
fresh raspberry – 55% cacao fruit-forward chocolate from Hawaii & puree of local red raspberries.
lavender & honey – local lavender & wildflower honey with Peruvian 65% dark chocolate and a milk chocolate couverture.
maple w/smoked salt– maple syrup, sweet butter and a blend of dark & milk chocolates. covered with milk chocolate, and sprinkled with smoked sea salt.
vanilla bourbon– Knob Creek bourbon & organic whole vanilla bean in a 55% Hawaiian chocolate ganache, topped with an organic sweet baby pecan piece.
hazelnut crunch– milk chocolate, organic hazelnut butter & caramelized hazelnut bits, covered with dark chocolate.
café au lait– varietal coffee in a blend of dark & milk chocolates, covered with hawaiian milk chocolate.
world collection
an exploration of chiles, teas & spices
indian kulfi – Rose, pistachio, and cardamom in a milk chocolate ganache.
mole negro– housemade mole, a traditional Mexican paste of chiles, nuts & spices, with 65% cacao chocolate.
masala chai – milk chocolate ganache infused with clove, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla bean and Darjeeling tea. Covered in dark chocolate.
white jasmine – jasmine green tea with local wildflower honey in a white chocolate ganache, dipped in dark chocolate.
earl grey – fragrant black tea with bergamot, a mediterranean citrus. 65% Madagascar chocolate ganache covered with milk chocolate and tea leaves.
canela picante – cayenne pepper, cinnamon & bittersweet 73% chocolate.
single origin collection
varietal dark chocolate
peru – 65% cacao, mild, with hints of bananas and papaya
hawaii – 55% cacao, fittingly resounds of fresh, tangy pineapple.
madagascar - 65% cacao, mild, smooth and citrusy.
ecuador - 57% cacao browned butter dark milk house-made chocolate, with notes of hazelnut and coffee.
buddha collection
our vegan assortment
buddha – an original vegan truffle, 72% cacao chocolate & coconut cream
theros, orange & fennel – 65% dark chocolate from Madagascar, exquisite Greek Theros olive oil, and a touch of essential oil of orange. topped with sugared fennel.
strawberry balsamic – 55% cacao chocolate, local strawberries and balsamic vinegar, rolled in dark chocolate and crunchy cacao nibs.
pomegranate ginger – bright, tart pomegranate reduction and organic ginger in 65% dark chocolate. topped with candied ginger.
thai – lemongrass, ginger, lime, green chile in 65% cacao chocolate. sprinkled with toasted coconut.
fig & port – 55% cacao chocolate, a puree of local figs, & port, coated in 91% cacao chocolate and rolled in toasted almonds.
salted caramel collection
all made with organic sugar & dairy
salted honey caramel - local wildflower honey, organic cream & butter, grey salt.
cashew honey caramel - with toasted organic cashews, coated in 38% cacao milk chocolate.
sorghum caramel - liquid caramel with local sorghum molasses.
vanilla bourbon caramel - organic vanilla bean & Knob Creek bourbon in liquid caramel.
porter nib caramel - local porter & freshly roasted cacao nibs in chewy caramel.
lavender honey caramel - local lavender & honey in chewy caramel.
other handmade confections
available in-store only (for now)
baby turtles - our honey caramel with sweet baby pecans in dark chocolate or, with pistachios in milk chocolate.
peanut butter tumblers - organic peanut butter & milk chocolate in a dark chocolate tumbler. sprinkled with light grey
Celtic sea salt. |
| brownies |
cacao nib brownie $3.50
A crisp crust and a dense, moist crumb, flecked with the almighty cacao nib: the raw material from which chocolate is made. This special touch adds the desirable crunchy texture of nuts, while keeping the flavor all chocolate.
mint chocolate chunk brownie $3.50
A little fudgier than our original nibby brownies with dark chocolate chunks & pure, organic essential oil of peppermint.
coconut macaroon brownie $3.50
Our signature dark chocolate brownie is topped with a layer of coconut macaroon and baked until golden brown.
spicy nibby brownie $3.50
Like our Canela Picante truffle, this brownie combines bittersweet chocolate with spicy cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon for a slow-building and lingering mild heat. Cacao nibs add a complex chocolate flavor and nutty crunch. |
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wine
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| our menu of small production wines are mostly organic, some biodynamic, all there for a reason. Our selection changes often, stop in to sample the latest.
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| draft beer |
We serve four of our favorite local and regional brews on draught. they rotate and change around, but some of the more frequent / recent offerings are below. If you’re unfamiliar yet curious, feel free to ask for a taste.
(you will also find beer on our ice cream menu. no kidding!)
pints $4.00 - $4.50 pitchers $12.00 - $13.50
examples:
Pisgah pale, stout
Highland mocha stout
Wedge ipa, porter
Green Man esb, nitro porter
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