Why Godiva Is Opening A Cafe In New York — And Why It Has Plans For 2,000 Around The World

New Godiva cafe in New York. ANDRIA CHENG

Belgian chocolate maker Godiva wants you to think of it when you want a breakfast sandwich, a lunch salad or an afternoon pick-me-up coffee and cookie.

The 93-year-old confectioner on Thursday opened its first cafe in the U.S. in New York’s Midtown East, featuring many firsts of their kind for a brand known for its collection of premium chocolates. For example, for the 1,200-square-foot cafe, Godiva created and even trademarked the Croiffle, or a croissant pressed into a waffle iron; designed its own signature coffee and teas, such as black tea with Godiva cocoa nibs; and created dark chocolate lava and white raspberry oatmeal cookies inspired by its chocolate flavors. READ MORE

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