Chocolate Frog Elite Event

Another great Unilocal Elite event. We had a few apps and were given full range of the menu. I settled on the chicken and waffles. It would have been good to just have one of each but they also put strong blueberryish sauce on it. I felt that was overkill. The chicken was a fried breast which was good.
Our server — Earnest was great. He really seemed to care about our visit and tried to make the night memorable.

Another amazing Elite event Adam! I definitely hadn’t heard of this place, and wasn’t sure what to expect with the reviews already on the location. The staff was incredible though, attentive to every need, quick, and knowledgeable about what they were about to have us dine on. The food definitely needs some work, but it was crazy refreshing to find a manager that not only was curious how we liked the food items, but asked for how they could be better. The shakes this place provides, SO delicious. I would come here again just for that. The desserts were amazing and decadent, I left there stuffed. Can’t wait to come back and see the staff and enjoy some delicious food again! Thanks Adam for the event, it was nice to try something I hadn’t tried!

This intimate event was a lot of fun, a good to get introduced to a new restaurant in the Prairie Village area.
The seating arrangement was nice — it allowed for great conversation with Elites I hadn’t met before. The appetizers on the table when I arrived were very tasty. I tried the artichoke dip and the hummus, both of which I would recommend.
Curtis, our server, was very efficient, keeping water and drink refills flowing through the evening. We were able to order entrees off of the menu — it was a very eclectic menu, with breakfast served all day with standards of bennie and chicken and waffles. I went for a dinner selection of the veggie burger, a housemade quinoa and black bean burger, to which I added gouda and avocado per Curtis’ recommendation. It was tasty and I’d get it again.
What was really touching to me was the owner speaking to us about her vision and development of the theme, concept and menu for the establishment. It took over a vacant spot in the Standees theater/​restaurant building. Chocolate Frog, referring to a Harry Potter book, was to be whimiscal, a family establishment where the entire community could come and relax with tasty food. I would say they definitely accomplished that.
In addition, the homemade desserts were amazing. Loved the Key Lime Pie, a personal favorite. And the shake options were really fun, with the option of adding booze. The cinnamon toast crunch was the best IMO, with fireball and rum chata knocking it over the top.

This was the first experience with Chocolate Frog. A great introduction to a much needed innovative approach to food and ambiance in otherwise ‘staid’ Prairie Village. Thank you Adam for introducing us to a GREAT addition to Prairie Village Center.
We were well acquainted with the former establishment, Standee’s restaurant. The new restaurant has been redesigned, re-​engineered food-​wise, and staffed with knowledgeable, personable servers who make your time pass like you are with friends.
The owner came over to our table and discussed her vision for the restaurant and I must say it’s on it’s was to being realized! Culinary innovation, with moderation. Sensitivity to being family friendly while offering ‘spiked adult milk shakes’ and wholesome yet somewhat edgy food options.
The family friendly part cannot be stressed enough. Nestled in this area, among pricey upscale dining offerings, you don’t need to be concerned about bringing family or friends of all ages here. Nor do you need to worry about breaking the budget to have a great time!
Our group was situated at a long table and Adam orchestrated a great – and educational event for us all. I liked the ‘mixer’ idea of having a sheet of questions to answer (answers supplied by our fellow Unilocal Elite’s! It really helped break the ice and introduced us to fellow bloggers we hadn’t met before. Nice touch.
The gifts, ambiance and friendliness of the servers all imparted real knowledge of a brand new restaurant that offers a unique venue, and tastes in a location that otherwise changes very little.
All told a wonderful experience finding a new and much needed addition to the neighborhood of Prairie Villiage.
Thank you Adam! Well done!

Amazing event. I love how they are a new restaurant but wanted our honest opinions on what they could do better. I’m excited to go back and see what suggestions they implemented. The GM Chris was super nice even brought an extra dessert that one of the ladies at the table wanted to try. Our server Zach was awesome. Food was good, loved the shakes! The best carrot cake I’ve ever had. I will definitely be back. I liked the small feel since it was just elites. It was a great opportunity to visit with fellow elites when there isn’t a plus 1. Thank you Adam for another amazing event!

Had a great time at my first Unilocal Elite event at a new, up and coming restaurant in my neighborhood. Adam really put together a great event and I met some really awesome people. It was a full sit down meal with drinks included. They started us off with a couple of appetizers; chips and artichoke dip and queso, and the service from Ernest was impeccable. CF has a nice selection of craft beers on tap, and the GM even stopped by to share her vision of what the Chocolate Frog is all about, and it was great to hear their commitment to making an «upscale local diner» in my neighborhood. I decided to try their chicken and waffles which was good, but would’ve been better had they not added fruit to it ahead of time. It was reminiscent of my childhood having breakfast for dinner, and it’s great to find a place above a Waffle House that can accommodate this. Before dessert, the GM brought out an «adult» version of the cinnamon toast crunch shake, which had cereal ground up in it and even complimented with fireball booze. It was delicious. The key lime pie was delectable, and the carrot cake was some of the best I’d ever had… rich cream cheese icing and stacked with many layers. I even suggested they have an old school pie window up by the hostess desk since they clearly excel at desserts. The event was fun getting to know fellow Unilocalers, we had sheets of paper with interview questions to ask our neighbors at which point we would be entered into a drawing. The prize was some of KC’s premier chocolates from Andre’s. Great time and excited for the next one!

This event was solid. I enjoyed the assigned seating as I had a chance to meet a handful of new friends and really got a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality food. I did check the reviews of this place before we came and after seeing the one and two-​stars, I was actually pretty excited to go. What better way to improve your ratings than pamper a bunch of Unilocal elites? And pamper they did. This staff and general manager of The Chocolate Frog bent clear over backwards to make sure we had the time of our lives. The appetizers (we all shared three) were top notch, the cocktail menu was fun and the drinks were good, we ordered full meals off the menu (the elites at my table shared their meals as well with each other which was a lot of fun), and they brought us out samples of their adult smoothies and desserts. The night was fun, the intimacy of the event was charming and Adam has floored me again with what he brings to the table. I’ll definitely be back to Chocolate Frog and see if they can deliver the same quality service and food as they did this evening!

This was such a wonderful event. I loved it so much. The staff was more than willing to help. I loved how the manager was easily visible, making sure that we were taken care of properly.
This event though, I absolutely loved the coziness of the event. I loved how it was set up family style so that everybody could taste everything. Even though I’m not a food sharer (don’t judge me) I love the intimacy that it encourages between people. It was a great way to get to know other local elites. Speaking of knowing them, I really appreciated how when I got there, my name tag was already in a spot. It helped not having to figure out where I was going to sit, trying to squeeze in, and make things awkward especially since I’m chronically late.
I really enjoyed the game that we played. It’s always eye opening to hear the places that other Elites value. It helps bring variety and opened my eyes up to possibilities that I hadn’t thought of before.
Adam does an excellent job of making his way through the group, making sure that everybody is comfortable including our newbie Elite, Cindy. He did a great job making us feel valued as a community. I really appreciate everything that he does. Again, wonderful event. I can’t wait until the next one.

Tremendous level of service here, I was overheard saying the ketchup container wasn’t very big and before I could officially ask for more, voila! our server brought more! They really showed an interest in making sure we were well looked after and had as much opportunity to try the food as possible. Another highlight for me was the key lime pie. It was closer to cheesecake and that’s probably why it won me over.
I loved my fish and chips, not so much a fan of the broccoli slaw that came with, but that’s a personal preference, it was great for what it was and I could see that clearly others who ordered it were loving the twist on the classic cole slaw.
Always fun to meet other Elite’s and experience what is best and brightest (and newest!) in KC!
Thanks Adam, and THANK YOU Chocolate Frog!

I dreamed of a restaurant where:
— I can eat breakfast anytime of the day.
— Where I would feel comfortable bringing the kids and still enjoy an adult beverage.
— Where I could get handcrafted deserts or a spiked milkshake.
— Where table lamps hang upside down from the ceiling and frogs can be found around every corner
Chocolate Frog Café is a Dream Come True!
Seriously great food and a seriously great event. The Unilocal Elites were truly treated to a World Class Event.
This restaurant has something for everyone.

Fabulous fun at the Frog! I’m so glad that Adam introduced us to this new diner in the heart of Prarie Village. They went all out for the Unilocal faithful, too. Some yummy apps (killer spinach dip) was followed by a wide variety of entrees. We had breakfast, burgers and dinner just on my side of the table! It was all delicious, too. The real treat was a tasting flight of several adult milkshakes… no, actually, it was the Key lime pie & carrot cake for dessert… well, it’s hard to pick a high point.
GM Chris introduced herself & gave us a bit of her vision for the restaurant; her enthusiasm shows in every detail of the menu, the décor, everything about the place. Our server Ernest demonstrated the importance of being perfectly on-​point throughout. And, as always, Adam rocked this new find, instantly creating a table full of fans. I’m already making plans to go back!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Adam, we need to talk about this weather control thing you have going on. No rain when we walk in, storms during our meal, rain stops as we leave… Perfect!
I was a little nervous as I brought up Chocolate Frog on Unilocal to get directions. The low rating is not justified at all and after going back and checking the reviews, a lot of new users, no pics… I strongly encourage everyone to stop by and try The Chocolate Frog Café.
The part of the night that stood out most to me was the brief talk by the manager/​owner (not sure on her actual role). She gave us a brief history of how the restaurant came to be and what they want to be. At the end she started to choke up a little. A sign that she truly loved what they are doing and her passion won me over!
The event was different than most. Instead of a tasting menu we were treated to a variety of appetizers to share, we were able to pick our entrée, and finished with a variety of desserts to share. We were also treated with some adult milkshakes!
Every entrée that I «Billie’d» a bite of did not disappoint at all. Fried chicken, French dip, eggs Benedict, you won’t go wrong trying any one of them. The desserts were all incredible. From scratch key lime pie, carrot cake, mud pie, and peach cobbler. I’m not a huge dessert person, but would order any one of these, especially that carrot cake! (The fact that almost all dessert pics posted are of half eaten desserts speaks to the quality!) And ice cream with alcohol makes some pretty darn good shakes! The apps were OK, but very overshadowed by the rest of the evenings yummy options.
I like events like this. It just gives everyone a chance to sit and chat, like a group of friends going out for the evening. Although I missed some people because the event was smaller, I absolutely loved the more intimate feel.
Adam, the ice breakers are great fun. You need to compile the answers for everyone to see! It makes for great convo and learning about KC and our fellow elites.
My schedule is about to get crazy so I might not be around the elite scene over the next few months. Make sure you all hit a taco crawl or a taco Wednesday so I don’t miss your faces! I heart my Unilocal pals (even the ones who don’t «Billie» their food.)
Adam, you continue to put together great events. The all Unilocaler events, the elite events, everything is fantastic! You make me excited about Unilocal and make it easy to turn my friends on to the awesomeness! Gotta go post the UYE Wedding Crashing event! ;)

Chocolate frog staff and GM Chis killed it,(shouts out to Zachary EPIC service) I was personally slayed plate after plate. ADAM! With each event I am more assured of your genuine pride for KC, we KC Unilocalers are in good hands.
The Choco Frogs menu is thoughtfully creative. The spiked Cinnamon toast crunch just took a kids fave to an adult guilty pleasure. Best Key lime pie in KC hands down! Chicken N’ Waffles, jalapeño spiced and cranberry pecan sauce is an awesome concept.
Eating with Unilocalers is like being with foodie soul mates. Wish all my meals could be like this, it honestly almost ruins the dining exxperience with anyone else.

This was my first Elite event, and I was blown away. The little gifts of chocolate, mints & coffee were a very nice touch. I liked the icebreaker questions.
Was concerned when I saw the reviews on Unilocal before coming in. All concerns gone.
To start, the décor of Chocolate Frog is whimsical. I liked the 70’s style light pendants, and the frog murals. Has an adorable covered patio.
Server Ernest was an absolute delight. He was extremely attentive, knew the menu front and back, and made excellent suggestions. GM was attentive, engaging, and very passionate about the restaurant.
I was impressed by the La Crema pinot noir by the glass. I had the bbq salmon, it was tasty but not mind blowing. Would have liked it spicer, with less sauce. I liked the kale it was on, however was a bit too salty. The adult milkshakes were a hit. I had the root beer float one — I would come back for this. The desserts passed around were a huge hit — all made in house. The key lime was very good, and the carrot cake was impressive — lots of spices and points for vanilla bean in the frosting! Nice touch. Ice cream cake was good too. Tried bite of Billies eggs benedict, they were on point. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their meals.
All in all, would return. Best of luck, Chocolate Frog!

Tonight was a blast! Wow. We were pampered by the staff and stuffed full of fantastic food!
Tonight’s event introduced me to a great new restaurant that I’m eager to try again and take my family to try. I’ll definitely be spreading the word.
My favorite thing tonight was the cole slaw. I already wish I had more, but there wasn’t a single thing I would want to have again. It’ll be hard to try something different since I loved the fish and chips so much.
Thanks to everyone that helped make tonight so much fun!

Oh my! What a delightfully food-​filled Unilocal Event! I’m going to be stuffed for days!
This event was smaller than most and had assigned seating which was great because you had to meet new people. I got to sit by long-​time buddy Reed and had the pleasure of meeting Neeca and Brent. Then, of course, after a few glasses of wine, I went around and introduced myself to pretty much everyone. Nice to meet all of the new faces!
The staff at Chocolate Frog really spoiled us tonight. There were 3 kinds of appetizers at each table. We ordered off the drink list (I got white wine) and then they came around with FANTASTIC adult milkshakes. Next were entrees (I got the fish and chips) and then they came around with the most delightful desserts. My favorite being the key lime pie!
This event was focused on food and new friends which is what Unilocal is all about!
Side note: I absolutely, positively didn’t mind paying for it, but our server probably shouldn’t have waited till the very end to mention that we were paying for drinks past the 1^st round. Didn’t mind at all; just would have liked a heads up!
Loved this event and all the delicious food and friendly new faces. My stomach is filled to the brim; thanks for a wonderful evening!

What a fun food filled evening with some amazing Unilocal Elites! The small intimate event allowed plenty of time to catch up with friends and enjoy a brand new restaurant to the area.
The Chocolate Frog, which opened nearly four weeks ago, spoiled us from the minute we walked in. The restraunt itself is trendy with unique light fixtures and colorful tile. At the heart of the room a bar is stretched out circled with setting, great for grabbing a quick bite or drink.
As we were seated, we were immediately served three appetizers to share. Queso, espinacha and humus. Each was pretty good, but not worth calling home about. When it came time to order our main course it was challenging to decide. Not only do they serve breakfast all day, but their menu was filled with burgers, «frog» bowls, fish and chips, fried chicken… and so much more! I had a craving for a juicy burger, so I went with the Black and Blue burger paired with sweet potato fries… delish! Every dish that flew from the kitchen looked equally tasty.
The manager was very hospitable and answered our many questions. She went out of her way to help us feel welcome and sample as much as possible from their menu. The «adult» milkshakes were such a treat! We sampled several flavors amongst our tables. As if that was not enough… the real dessert came out… key lime pie and carrot cake! Ah, YUM!
Big thanks to Adam our fearless event organizer for an amazing evening! Love experiencing all the hidden treasures that KC has to offer and making new Unilocal friends along the way!