The Cocoa Bean is one of those Rexburg hot spots, like Craigo’s and the newer Sammy’s. Unfortunately like both of those, we share one with Provo. But I won’t rant here. The Cocoa Bean is famous for its cupcakes and named after its gourmet Hot Chocolate. The Hot Chocolate is made from in-store-roasted cocoa beans, which are rather bitter, and the drink slightly reflects that. The drinks are sweet and palatable, but you can taste the roast, which is a good thing. You know you’re drinking well. The drinks are served espresso style, so it’s basically a Mormon Coffee shop, with all the hip and trendy implications attached, with much less caffeine. The cupcakes are big, with even bigger frosting. There are smoothies as well, but to be honest I don’t know anyone who has had them – we don’t go to Cocoa Bean for smoothies. The Cupcakes are served on a rotating schedule – certain days have certain cup cakes – you can pick up a menu there, otherwise it’s hit and miss. My favorite is the Grasshopper cupcake (I really like mint) which currently is served MWF but is subject to change. Red Velvet and Oreo are also quite good. The cupcakes are sold to Sammy’s for use in their cupcake shakes. However, those shakes are not Sammy’s best, and I recommend getting the cupcakes yourself at the Cocoa Bean instead. It is especially worth a visit during the bitter winter months (October to May) (as opposed to the less bitter winter months of June and September) and is one of your more “romantic” spots in town. There is a lot of chocolate inside those walls. It’s a little bit pricy, and perhaps a little too rich for my tastes, but the richness is personal preference – other people love them because of it. The staff is courteous and helpful as well. Before Sammy’s, the Cocoa Bean was the place to be in the ‘Burg. It’s still up there on the list.
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