The city is reviewing a building permit for the Chocolate Bar store and dessert cafe at 7570 Gate Parkway, Unit 107-108, next to the Fore Score Golf Tavern in The Palms at Gate Parkway.
AEC Integrated of Jacksonville is the agent for the estimated $120,000 project to renovate 2,010 square feet of space for Chocolate Mood Inc., doing business as Chocolate Bar.
Plans show waffle and crepe makers, an espresso machine, gelato and soft serve, warm and cold displays and fountains.
The storefront is next to a second-floor corridor. Opposite that is Foxtail Coffee Co.
Wael Arnous of Saint Johns is the president of Chocolate Bar Inc., registered with the state Sept. 28, 2023, and of Chocolate Mood Inc., registered Nov. 5, 2024.
The Palms at Gate Parkway comprises three two-story buildings at 7510, 7540 and 7570 Gate Parkway.
V Pizza anchors 7510 Gate Parkway, the building closes to Atlantic Self Storage.
The Chocolate Bar is in the building by Burnt Mill Road.
Palms at Gate Parkway is north of Ikea, which is at northwest Gate Parkway and Interstate 295.
Palms at Gate Parkway developer Ash Properties anchors the second floor of the central building at 7540 Gate Parkway.