Reviews
‘Heart warming’ Chocolate Temptation
By Jessica Trappe
“I would give up chocolate, but I am no quitter” says a little ornament nestled between delicious looking cakes at Chocolate Temptation. This is just one of the heart-warming aspects to be found at Chocolate Temptation. If there is one phrase that sums chocolate temptation it is ‘heart-warming’. From the décor to the ‘baked goodies’ everything at chocolate temptation teases out feelings of happiness and soft comfort. The pink and green themed decor, the mouth-watering displays and bright airy atmosphere make the whole place glow. A vase of sunflowers in one corner immediately begs for one’s attention. The walls are adorned with artistic images, which I later learnt were photographs of melted chocolate. A framed piece of artwork made by Nina Papadopoulos’ (Owner) own granddaughter adds a more personal touch to the place. Chocolate temptation has two seating areas; a cosy inside area and an outside seating area (the shop front).
One of the seating areas of Chocolate Temptation.
Chocolate Temptation serves sweet and savoury baked goods that Mrs.Papadopoulos bakes herself. I decided to try a small slice of each of the most popular cakes; the carrot, black forest and chocolate. My favourite was the black forest cake which was topped with a thick layer of cream. The black forest cake was moist and sweet (but not exceedingly so), simply delicious! For all of you out there who love chocolate, Chocolate Temptation is like a dream come true.
The menu included a selection of breads (such as Rye , and Italian bread loaf), croissants, pastries, pies , rolls, waffles , shop chocolates, a selection of ice creams (including old English toffee ice cream), smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices , coffees, cappuccinos and tea. I was impressed to find a salad bar with delicious looking selection of salads such as couscous, coleslaw, chicken and Greek salads.
Mrs.Papadopoulos informed me that she also bakes gluten free cakes as well as eggless cakes.
“It is so nice to know that you have faithful clients despite the traffic jams” said the owner. Chocolate temptation has loyal customers of a reason!
Chocolate Temptation also keeps a ‘comments book’ for anyone wishing to leave a little message, anonymous or otherwise. I had a look at the comments and can honestly say that all the comments that I read were positive and full of praise. One sweet customer wrote “Sometimes I dream about this place…” while another wrote “wow!! The best discovery I’ve made in Arusha so far! ‘My little oasis’, it might be the first , but not the last time you will see me”.
Chocolate Temptation is situated in the TFA shopping complex which means that secure parking is a bonus.
It is the perfect place to go on a date, an informal business meeting, with the family or to meet up with some friends.
‘I don’t care what the question is, chocolate is always the answer’, goes a saying, or should I say ‘Chocolate Temptation is the answer’.
Location: TFA shopping complex, Sokoine road.
Food: Sweet and Savoury baked goods
Open: Monday to Saturday
Opening Times: 8:30am to 6:00pm (Fridays and Saturdays open until 6:30pm)
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