Act I: ACKC Cocoa Bar Café

ACKC DC opened in December 2007 as DC's first cocoa bar. The concept, popular in cosmopolitan cities such as New York, Paris, and Madrid, had finally made its was to Washington. Our second location, in the Del Ray section of Alexandria, VA, opened soon thereafter.

ACKC Cocoa Bar is a haven for the lover of delectable hot cocoa drinks. We've named then after divas and starlets, conjuring images of the bygone era of romance and spectacle. One of our most favorites is The Lucy, after Lucille Ball, of course! The Lucy's infusion of chipotle peppers and cinnamon recalls the real Lucy's fiery persona and cinnamon-colored hair.

Others favorites include The Liz (Liz Taylor), infused with lavender, The Joan (Joan Crawford), made with a shot of espresso, and The Audrey (Audrey Hepburn), whose dark 72% chocolate sophistication is made to be sipped, standing at the bar, one hand on the hip, lost in far-away thoughts.

At the Cocoa Bar, we also serve a full array of espresso and coffee drinks (using local Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company) as well as specialty iced and frozen drinks.

Additional featured items at the Cocoa Bar include savory and sweet pastries and other baked products from Bread and Chocolate Bakery and other local bakeries.

Act II: Confections