Craving chocolate? This your sign to treat yourself! Whether you’re looking for a gift, or looking to indulge, here are some amazing chocolate shops around Melbourne that will help you get your chocolate fix. Satisfy your sweet tooth on the spot, and buy some extras for a rainy day.
1. Chokolait
Wander into Royal Arcade and discover the magic of Chokolait. This lovely space has Belgian couverture chocolates, as well as an assortment of delectable desserts and beverages. Sit down and treat yourself to a brownie or pavlova, and take a box of chocolates home. Find out more.
📍Royal Arcade, Shop 8/318/322 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2. Atypic Chocolate
You’ll find Atypic Chocolate at South Melbourne Market. This award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate shop uses fair trade and sustainable practices to create their small batch delights. At their stall, you’ll find handmade chocolate, as well as desserts, gifts, and even chocolate soft serve during the warmer months. See more here.
📍Stall 88A, 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
3. Bibelot
There’s so many things to love about Bibelot. They’re an artisanal pâtisserie, gelateria, coffee bar and chocolate shop all in one! Indulge in their decadent petits gâteaux, bonbons and sweet treats, and nibble on an assortment of high quality chocolate. What will you try first?
📍285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205.
4. Monsieur Truffe
A long time ago, you could only find Monsieur Truffe at Prahran Market. It was a one-man operation but the quality was undeniable. Monsieur Truffe has since grown and now, you can find their chocolate factory and retail space in Brunswick East. There, you will find a selection of chocolate bars made with organic ingredients and wrapped with eco-friendly packaging. Keep an eye on their socials to see their limited edition creations. Learn more here.
📍351 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
5. Ratio Cocoa Roasters
Visit Ratio Cocoa Roasters and find out how chocolate is made, from the bean to the bar. Take part in one of their workshops for some hands-on experience, or simply pop into the shop and purchase some tasty treats. While you’re there, relax with a cosy hot drink. Find out more.
📍186 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
6. Sisko Chocolate
Find handcrafted small batch chocolates at Sisko Chocolate. First established in 2009, they create everything inside their Hawthorn studio. Take part in workshops to learn more about chocolate making, or find something delicious to take home. They also have a boutique store in Kyneton for you to check out. Learn more here.
📍330 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 and 175 – 177 Mollison St, Kyneton VIC 3444
7. Ministry of Chocolate
The family-run Ministry of Chocolate creates high quality chocolates, using local ingredients wherever possible, like strawberries from Mornington Peninsula or honey from their own beehives. Treat yourself to all sorts of delightful goodies, like classic chocolate bars, chocolate stilettos, chocolate frogs, praline gift boxes, hampers and more. Pick it up in Croydon or get it delivered to your door. Find out more.
📍 5/35 Lacey St, Croydon VIC 3136
8. Xocolatl Artisan Chocolates and Café
At Xocolatl, it’s a family affair. With boutique stores in Canterbury and Kew East, they use the highest quality Belgian couverture to create unique flavours. Discover delicious flavour combinations like chilli and toffee, and get a subscription box for a regular chocolate fix. When you’re at the store, get your hands on their hot chocolate. You could have a regular one, or you could try one infused with flavours like orange, rose, chilli or peppermint. See more here.
📍11 Strathalbyn St, Kew East VIC 3102 and 66 Maling Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126.
9. Alessandro Luppolo Chocolate
Previously known as Good Boy Chocolate, this bean to bar chocolate shop in Melbourne has rebranded to Alessandro Luppolo Chocolate. Luppolo was an experienced pastry chef, working in Milan, New York City and Hong Kong. Now, in Melbourne, he makes bean-to-bar chocolate. He hopes to open a brick-and-mortar store soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for pop-ups on social media or order a treat online. See more here.
10. Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates
Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates first opened in North Balwyn in 2001. Since then, they have grown to have multiple chocolate shops around Melbourne. Inspired and educated by German chocolatiers, there’s now over 70 varieties of chocolate products available in store. Pop by for a treat, and sit down and relax with a hot chocolate, coffee or milkshake. Find out more.
📍Multiple locations around Melbourne
11. Koko Black
Ever since they opened their first store in Melbourne in 2003, Koko Black has become a force to be reckoned with, with chocolate shops all around Australia. Each piece of chocolate is handmade in Melbourne, using delectable couverture and Australian ingredients, like spotted gum honey. Pop by one of their retail stores, and treat yourself to some hot chocolate or dessert at one of their lounge locations. Find out more.
📍Multiple locations in Melbourne
12. Haigh’s Chocolates
Starting in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates is Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate business. Using sustainably farmed cocoa beans, they create unique blends of chocolate with distinctive flavours and aromas. Learn more here.
📍Multiple locations around Melbourne
13. Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
This sweet destination was created by husband and wife team Ian and Leanne Neeland. Together, they created chocolateries in the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road. In these stunning locations, you’ll find decadent chocolate treats made from European chocolatiers and pastry chefs. They also have decadent hot chocolates, yummy ice creams and other sweet treats. Learn more here.
📍 35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775, 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228 and 45 Cook St, Flinders VIC 3929