Hoct&Loca, the gourmet chocolate bar

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Published by Julie de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on August 20th, 2020 at 04:08 p.m.
For chocolate lovers, Hoct&Loca, the temple of melted chocolate, awaits you. 6 different chocolates, waffles, ice creams and other delicacies... there's something for everyone!

Is chocolate your hobby? Your fuel, your reason for living (or almost)? Then Hoct&Loca should satisfy that sudden, compulsive craving for gourmet cocoa. Opened just a few weeks ago, this new chocolate salon has a lot to tempt us.

Discover the place on video, presented by its creator:

We're off to the heart of Paris, to the stronghold of gourmandise, 99 rue de la Verrerie in Paris. On arrival, we discover a spacious tearoom with plenty of tables to sit and enjoy, all in a modern, relaxed atmosphere.

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In front of us, a large counter with pastries and waffles on one side, then milk chocolates flowing in fountains, chocolate covers for ice creams and fountains of dark chocolate on the other.

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There's something for everyone. The chocolate bar offers 4 grands crus from different origins, ranging from the mildest to the most intense: Venezuela 72%, Madagascar 64%, fruity Brazil 55% and milk Caribbean 46%. Added to this are 2 milk chocolates flavored with caramel and hazelnut.

These chocolates are kept at a constant 32° for ideal temperature. It is with these melted chocolates that all the preparations are made (except for the ice creams, which are plunged directly into the appropriate tubs).

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For hot chocolate, for example, you pour 30g of chocolate into a glass, then add hot milk to taste and stir with a whisk. It's up to you to decide whether you prefer it thicker or looser. Do you like coffee and chocolate? You're free to choose a chocolate coffee.

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In addition to cookies and muffins, you'll find waffles, cheesecakes and profiteroles topped generously with chocolate. Don't know what to choose? Opt for the gourmet coffee!

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It's not the season yet, but is there really a season for ice cream? We love the generous cone that's easy to gobble up.

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Who's for chocolate?

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

Practical information

Location

99 Rue de la Verrerie
75004 Paris 4

Accessibility info

Access
M°Hôtel de Ville - Chatelet

Prices
glace moyenne: €5.25
grand chocolat chaud: €5.95
profiteroles: €8
gaufre gourmand: €9.95

Recommended age
For all

Official website
www.hoctloca.com

More information
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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