Sydney for Chocoholics

Why go there

Sydney is celebrating a sugar rush of new chocolate-themed food destinations. There are plenty of ways to satisfy a chocolate craving at glamorous chocolate salons, handkerchief-sized shops, in restaurants or on a tour.

Make a meal of it

• Guylian Belgian Chocolate cafes, at Circular Quay, offer sparkling wine with their famous seashells, chocolate shakes and a string of chocolate-inspired desserts with side orders such as brownies.
• Haigh’s Chocolates in the Strand Arcade is famous for moulded chocolates that include frogs, bilbies, hearts, Murray cod and freckles. Buy a chocolate fondue set and download Haigh’s recipes.
• Lindt cafes at Martin Place, George Street and Cockle Bay have every type of dreamy chocolate indulgence – cakes, desserts, drinks and…chocolates.
• Adriano Zumbo’s patisserie in Balmain is famous for his inventive sweet creations, gourmet chocolates and French-style hot chocolates – also in Balmain at Café Chocolat.
• Boon Chocolates in Victoria Street, Darlinghurst has artisan chocolates downstairs and an upstairs tearoom.
• Colefax Chocolates in Haberfield are freshly made each day from Belgian’s best, using moulds from Belgium. Check out the chilli truffles and single-origin chocolate.

Where to stock up

• Pocket-sized Just William has beautifully elegant chocolate delights in fashionable William St, Paddington.
• Belle Fleur in Rozelle and Petersham are known for their chocolate sculptures, exquisite handmade chocolates made fresh daily – with “use by” dates.

Chocolate on a plate

Don’t miss chocolate inspired-deserts at

• Neil Perry’s gastronomic delight may be a modern Chinese restaurant but try the peanut, chocolate and caramel parfait at Spice Temple.
• Divine chocolate, raspberry and beetroot jellies, jams, ice creams and sponge at Pier Rose Bay.
• Marshmallow lychee, citrus and white chocolate at Marque in Surry Hills.
• Churros (Spanish donuts) with chocolate mousse at Catalonia, Kirribilli.
• Leafy chocolate baklava at Efendy, Balmain.

Take a tour

• Chocolate Espresso runs walking tours that mix history, fun facts, coffee and sparking wine, and plenty of delicious chocolate.