Cocoa has been bedding the masses for centuries. Its innocent and devilish properties soothe sleepyheads and melting hearts. Both are possible at the Chocolate Bean. The tiny cafe is a cosy truffle, trapping sumptuous scents and sights in its sweet centre.
Here, curled-up lovers cross forks, fighting over the last bite of death by chocolate cake. Chocoholics out for a nightcap opt for the decadent liquid Snickers and dissolve into a snoozy, boozy dream. Friends earn brownie points, giving chocolate-shaped gifts of every shade. There are savoury morsels on offer, plus options aplenty for vegans too. Lounge around beneath the twinkling lights, surrender to the aphrodisiacal aromas and let your senses be seduced. Put plainly, Chocolate Bean is sex in a cup.
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