Chocolate by the bald man

Max Brenner loves himself. His face is literally everywhere in his chocolate themed restaurants. Their tag line is “Chocolate by the bald man,” and he has several of his chocolate meccas around the world. Tom and I went on a whim for brunch recently in their Boson location and it was quite an experience. Almost all items have chocolate in it somewhere, so you’re bound to get your fix.

A chocolate martini served with a "re-fill" and biscotti.
That is my "hug mug" of hot cocoa behind it. 

Other than the super slow service (understaffed), we had fun. There’s a mini chocolate shop in the front where there are unusual items and a chocolate bar where you can get everything from hot cocoa to a chocolate martini. Their cups for hot chocolate are called “hug mugs” because you’re suppose to “hug” your hands around it and smell the aromas as you drink it. Does it work? I’d say, yes!

Tom and I tried one of their many chocolate alcoholic drinks, a hot cocoa, an omelet, and onion rings served with a chocolate ranch sauce. The omelet could have been more seasoned and priced a little lower (no sides or toast), but the drink and onion rings were wonderful.