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Best Chocolate Shops in Sydney

The Swiss and Belgians have long had a stranglehold on the production of quality chocolate. And while many shops in Sydney still work with couverture chocolate imported from Europe, a smaller number of operators have brought the entire process in-house, with impressive results.

We’re already a world leader when it comes to coffee, and there are many parallels between the two industries: the beans come from the same regions, both products involve fermentation and roasting, and even share terminology such as “single origin”.

In compiling this list, we haven’t discriminated between shops that re-mould European chocolate and those that actually roast, winnow and grind their own cacao beans – all we’re interested in is that the finished product is up to scratch. And in that respect, there’s plenty to choose from.

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Updated on 7 April 2022

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Kakawa Darlinghurst
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Kakawa Darlinghurst
From the chocolate-making process to the delicate, handcrafted results glowing at the front counter – everything here is on display. The city’s finest.
Belle Fleur Fine Chocolates
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Belle Fleur Fine Chocolates
This chocolatier looks more like a jewellery store than a sweet shop. Although the endless choices here draw on four generations of family tradition, Belle Fleur isn’t afraid to experiment with new flavours and techniques.
Vegan Chocolate Co
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Vegan Chocolate Co
This inner west chocolatier does handmade vegan takes on Tim Tams, Cherry Ripes and Snickers. Plus, a vegan version of the classic Wagon Wheel made in collaboration with the food technologist who helped create the original.
MADE by MakMak and Bakedown Cakery
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MADE by MakMak and Bakedown Cakery
Get blocks of chocolate from Bakedown Cakery, or grab some chocolate-chip cookies or macarons.
Simon Johnson
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Simon Johnson
Simon Johnson doesn't make its own chocolate, but it holds the exclusive license to premium international brands like Valhrona chocolate and Duchy Originals.
Gelato Messina Marrickville
Shop
Gelato Messina Marrickville
A sprawling warehouse HQ for the country's biggest gelato success story.

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Adora, CBD, Various Locations

Adora prides itself on handmade truffles. Using pure Belgian Callebaut couverture chocolate and cream cultured butter, their natural truffle flavours include passionfruit, ginger, coffee and wattleseed. It also makes chocolate coated marzipan, nut clusters, chocolate lollipops and nougats.

Koko Black, CBD

The Melbourne-born chocolatier produces smooth, distinctly Australian chocolate. Its Australian native collection infuses Belgian-style couverture chocolate with native ingredients such as finger lime, whipstick wattle and Davidson Plum. Three CBD outlets make for a tempting proposition when you’re cruising around town.

Haigh's Chocolates, Various Locations

Milk-chocolate Murray Cod, Bilbies and speckles – Haigh’s chocolates are sweet, nostalgic things worthy of the beautiful stores they’re sold in. Find the Adelaide chocolatier all over Sydney, from Miranda to Castle Hill.

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