By Mr. Taste
A few years ago, chocolate cafés were a thing of rarity.
But today, Sydney’s chocolate culture has taken on another dimension with the number and variety of outlets that have opened up all over the city. Whether it’s an internationally renowned premium chocolatier or a local wanting to share their lifelong passion for chocolate, Sydneysiders know that a rich, smooth, piping hot cup of hot chocolate is never too far away.
Here is our list of top chocolate cafés to try, thanks to input from friends, family and our very own taste buds.
So in no particular order…
Max Brenner Chocolate Waffles
Café chains
Max Brenner
Images of Max Brenner’s bald mug with his chocolaty snot running down his nose can be found on many far reaching suburban Sydney shopping centres. The rapid expansion of this café chain has led to a large following among the more casual chocolate connoisseur – the place that people know they can enjoy quality chocolate drinks and desserts without fail.
Check out this great review of Max Brenner at Grab Your Fork
Max Brenner
Max Brenner
Max Brenner locations:
- Blacktown
- Shop 4006, Level 4, Westpoint Shopping Centre, 17 Patrick Street, Blacktown
- Bondi Junction
- Shop 6007, Level 6, Westfield, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
- Manly
- Shop 11, East Esplanade, Manly Wharf, Manly
- Paddington
- Shop 437, Oxford St, Paddington
- Parramatta
- Shop 2187, Level 2, Westfield, 159-175 Church Street, Parramatta
- St Ives
- Shop 1, Ground Floor, 235 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
- Sydney CBD
- Lower Ground Floor, David Jones, Elizabeth Street
- Sydney CBD
- Shop MG 24, Metcentre, 273 George Street
http://www.maxbrenner.com.au
Chocolateria San Churro
Chocolateria San Churro, originally from Melbourne, has also invaded Sydney’s outer suburbs. Their mascot boasts a thick mane of chocolaty hair (an opposite effect to Max Brenner). As the name suggests, authentic Spanish style churros are a signature dessert here.
Take a look at some delicious photos of Chocolateria San Churro’s churros at Simon Food Favourites
Chocolateria San Churro
Chocolateria San Churro
Chocolateria San Churro locations:
- Bondi
- 5/84 Campbell Parade, Bondi
- Chatswood
- Shop 609, Westfield Chatswood, 1 Anderson Street, Chatswood
- Glebe
- 47 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Miranda
- Shop G107, Westfield Miranda, 600 Kingsway, Miranda
- Campbelltown
- Shop C016, Macarthur Square, 200 Gilchrist Drive, Campbelltown
- Church St, Parramatta
- Opening Soon
http://www.sanchurro.com
International Premium Chocolatiers
Lindt Chocolat Café
International chocolate makers Lindt & Sprüngli (poor Sprüngli, nobody remembers Sprüngli) made headlines nearly five years ago wehn it opened the world’s first Lindt chocolate concept store and café in Sydney. Lindt Chocolat Café serves up a delicious selection of cakes, macarons, ice cream and chocolate drinks that truly live up to Lindt’s ‘Excellence’ tag.
Have an ogle at some of Lindt Chocolat Café’s amazing desserts at raspberri cupcakes
Lindt Chocolat Café
Lindt Chocolat Café
Lindt Chocolat Café locations:
- Martin Place
- 53 Martin Place (Cnr Phillip Street), Sydney
- Cockle Bay
- 104-105 Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney
- George Street
- 259 George Street Suncorp Building, Cnr Jamison Street, Sydney
- Miranda
- Kiosk 11, Level 2 Westfield Shoppingtown Miranda
http://www.lindt.com.au
Guylian Belgian Chcolate Café
The now Korean owned Belgian chocolatiers Guylian have joined the party with the Guylian Belgian Chcolate Café in Sydney’s tourist hot spots. Bad news for all you seahorse aficionados – these seahorses are 0% seahorse and 100% chocolate.
Hop on over to Not Quite Nigella’s great review of the Guylian Belgian Chcolate Café.
Guylian Belgian Chcolate Café
Guylian Belgian Chcolate Café
Guylian Belgian Chcolate Café locations:
- The Rocks
- 91 George Street, The Rocks Sydney
- Circular Quay
- Shop 10, Opera Quays 3 Macquarie Street, Sydney
http://www.guyliancafe.com.au
Local Heroes
The Boon Terrace Lounge
Microbiologist Fanny Chan opened Boon Chocolates with her brother Alex late last year after she returned home from studying the art of chocolate in Belgium. Recently on the cover of SMH’s Good Living, Boon has also attracted a devoted following amongst Sydney chocolate lovers.
Take a look at the great photos of Boon Chocolates‘ pretty desserts at eatshowandtell
Boon Chocolates
Boon Chocolates
Boon Chocolates
251 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
http://www.boonchocolates.com.au/
Adriano Zumbo Café Chocolat
Pâtissier Adriano Zumbo opened Café Chocolat late last year, riding on the success of his Pâtisserie. His unique creations are a must try for any dessert lover. His brief cameo on Masterchef is responsible for the recent increase in sales of croquembouche cones and witch’s hats.
Check out Adriano Zumbo – Café Chocolat’s latest collection of desserts that you can’t miss at chocolatesuze
Adriano Zumbo Café Chocolat
Adriano Zumbo Café Chocolat
Adriano Zumbo Café Chocolat
308 Darling Street Balmain
http://www.adrianozumbo.com
And many more…
- Colefax Coffee Lounge and Chocolate Shop
- 78 Ramsay Street Haberfield
- 32 Cottam Avenue Bankstown
- Chocol’Art Café
- 56 Belmore Road Randwick
- Fink Chocolate Café
- 3/225 Burns Bay Rd Lane Cove West
- Adora Café
- 2A Bligh St, Sydney
- 10 Homer St Earlwood
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Disclaimer: Mr. Taste sometimes bases his research on his imagination.
Great summary post!
