History
A native New Yorker, Jessica received her Bachelors in Fashion Design. Turning her creative eye from fashion to confection, Chef Isaacs climbed the ranks to become head pastry chef of Nobu and Nextdoor Nobu in New York. Chef Isaacs began learning her trade with a Degree in Pastry Arts from the Art Institute of New York (formerly New York restaurant School) in 1996, and attended the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners in Asti, Italy. Cocoa was hit first by the recession in late 2008, driving away investors and putting its storefront on hold indefinitely. Cocoa existed as a staple at farmers markets and offering cakes to friends and neighbors. Cocoa regrouped in 2011 and worked to get the bakery and cafe open. Cocoa's first storefront was set to open in late 2012. Then Sandy hit. Nearly six feet of water flooded the location, damaging the counters furniture, walls, and the La Marzocco espresso machine. But Cocoa persevered. Was it all worth it? Come and taste for yourself.
Specialties
Cocoa is a bakery in downtown Jersey City offering catering services to commercial and retail clients. Cocoa is the product of Nobu Pastry Chef Jessica Isaacs. The Bakery offers cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pastries and other desserts, including custom-designed wedding cakes. Cocoa also offers savory items for catering, from hors d'oeuvres to full meals, whether it's a large event or an intimate dinner party.