Situated in the heart of South Norwalk, Chocopologie emanates a sophisticated old world feel that is reflected by both its chic yet rustic decor and its dedication to excellence in even the smallest of details. Candle-lit bistro style seating areas in combination with the delicious diversity of the menu create a warm atmosphere that beckons guests to indulge their desires for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

Chocopologie cafe is the very successful brainchild of Fritz Knipschildt and his original business Knipschildt Chocolatier. After moving to the United States from his homeland of Denmark, Fritz began experimenting with chocolate in the late 1990’s, and by 2000 opened Knipschildt Chocolatier in East Norwalk to manufacture and ship his delicious chocolates to retail stores around the Unites States. The popularity of his chocolate business allowed him to move his small manufacturing shop and follow through with his dream of opening a European style café in America.

In 2005, Fritz opened Chocopologie café and began manufacturing Knipschildt chocolates in the kitchen, as well as the delicious pastries and savory items served daily in the café. As head chocolatier, Fritz has earned some truly impressive accolades, such as multiple Sofi awards and the Best of the Gold Coast award. In addition, he has gained recognition in an array of media outlets ranging from The New York Times to a truffle Throw Down with Bobby Flay on The Food Network (which he won). In every way, Chocopologie café translates Fritz’s passion and creativity into a service we can all enjoy.

Perhaps what makes Chocopologie such a unique experience is that each item on the menu is made fresh every day in the café’s pristine full-service kitchen. Seven antique barn style windows allow a gallery viewing of the creative processes behind Chocopologie’s mouth-watering chocolates, pastries, and savory items. Although available across the United States, each Knipschildt chocolate is created in Chocopologie’s own kitchen; there are no distant factories or mass-producing machines to simplify the process. There is something undeniably authentic and enjoyable about knowing that the food you are consuming has been created with such pride.

This open-door policy extends beyond simply allowing spectators; once a month Chocopologie offers truffle classes with head pastry chef Torbin Bang. Students are given the opportunity to create two of the most popular truffles- Helena (coconut) and Madeline (classic dark chocolate) - and enjoy them afterward. Chocopologie is also available for private parties; whether a child’s birthday, a corporate event, or a bridal shower, the space and the staff are versatile and creative enough to make any event a huge success.

It has been said that excellence is in the details, and this certainly applies to the artisan treats produced by Knipschildt Chocolatiers. The look of the chocolates is original yet classic, hand-molded, rolled, and decorated on an individual basis. The freshness and flavor of the chocolates is unmatched; only the best ingredients from around the world are used. Each truffle is given a woman’s name, underlining the individuality of each chocolate and the care and thought put into each one. Finally, each box of chocolates is packaged in gorgeous paper products from Nepal, hand selected by Fritz and his team to reflect the unique ideology of Knipschildt Chocolatiers and Chocopologie cafe.

Chocopologie’s five principles for excellence are as follows: hand crafted, all natural, high quality, artistic beauty, and unrivaled taste. Such standards are a refreshing change from many modern food businesses that focus more on quantity than quality. At Chocopologie, no detail is overlooked, no taste bud is left untouched, and one thing is for sure- when you arrive at Chocopologie you won’t want to leave any time soon.

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