The Chocolate Avenue Grill, Hershey- PA

12 June 2009 View Comments

I travel quite a bit for work and when I was in Hershey, PA the other day- a town that smells of heavenly chocolate all the time- I just had to eat at a place called The Chocolate Avenue Grill.

I went in for a late lunch and was seated right away. There is an area out front for outdoor dining, but as thunderstorms were looming, I opted to eat inside. The decor is naturally in chocolate-ish colors: a lot of browns and dark orange. Very reminiscent of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.

Much of the menu is made on-site and I started my lunch with a cup of chicken noodle soup. The broth was a bit salty for my liking, but overall it was good. My lunch consisted of “Jess’s Favorite Salad in the Whole World”. I don’t know who Jess is, but that salad was pretty tasty! The salad had fresh mixed greens, strawberries and chopped almonds. It was supposed to be topped with coconut crusted chicken, but I opted for regular grilled chicken instead. Even better than the salad was the homemade poppy seed dressing. It was absolutely fantastic. Thinking about it now makes my mouth water and I wish I would have purchased a bottle to bring home with me.

Looking for a complete dining experience, I did order dessert. I opted for a homemade pecan pie, but it was much too sweet for me. I ate one bite and I just couldn’t handle anymore sweetness. There is a variety of desserts and the chef even rotates several specialties daily.

The service was incredibly friendly and attentive. I am in Hershey regularly and I will definitely go back to the Chocolate Avenue Grill. Perhaps I will experience the dinner menu next time.