Wake Me Up Before You Cocoa – 6 Venues to Get Chip Faced!

Mmmmm….chocolate!

Need we say more, as we celebrate all things chocolately this week, we’ve rounded up six venues where getting chip-faced is highly recommended:

Melbourne sweet tooths find the dessert shop of their dreams at Nibbles Albert Park on the corner of Elizabeth and La Trobe Streets. Nestled in Melbourne Central shopping centre, take the time to refuel and recharge from retail therapy at this bright and breezy eatery; where frosted tacos are created using premium cream – handcrafted on a cold plate, rolled into ice cream and stuffed into a waffle taco.

 

Pair a brew of choice, juice or thick shake with a chocolate frosted taco, or devour sweet waffles with white chocolate drip and ice cream; satisfy doughnut cravings with a jam-filled creation, dipped in hazelnut sauce and topped with dark chocolate powder.

Match every sweet moment with a sweet treat at Cookie Grove on Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction. Located near the Warburton Trail, stop in to refuel and recharge at this ice creamery, which sources local ingredients to dish up all manner of temptations in vibrant surrounds of a dragon wall mural, polished concrete floors and a mosaic-tiled counter.

 

Treat yourself with ice cream choices such as mint or orange chocolate chip and Tim Tam smash; perhaps chow down on a chocolate hazelnut fudge brownie, or blueberry and white chocolate cookie.

Melburnians craving Japanese soufflé pancakes head down Lygon Street in Carlton to find Adozen Adozen. Expect to discover light, fluffy and made-to-order temptations in fun and funky surrounds of neon signage, polished concrete floors and cosy table settings, ideal for lingering over sweet treats with family and friends.

 

Indulge your sweet tooth with two pancakes, double chocolate whipped cream, toasted marshmallows, chocolate ice cream and popping candy; or white chocolate whipped cream, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries and freeze-dried mixed berries.

If something a little romantic is on your mind say bonjour to the well-loved French restaurant Roule Galette Carnegie on Koornang Road. First opened on Flinders Lane in 2007, this specialty restaurant has gained a fierce following for its galette, a crunchy buckwheat pancake. With an open shopfront, exposed brick walls, communal tables and overhead pendent lighting, Roule Galette has taken a modern approach to classic French dining.

 

Those tempted by a sweet crêpe, perhaps opt for Nutella with sweet condensed milk, ice cream, crushed hazelnuts and chocolate wafers; or the Tiger with chocolate, housemade salted caramel and almonds.

Find all things pastry along with celebration cakes at Banksia Bakehouse on George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Named after and inspired by native Australian fauna, this trendy bakehouse rocks a vibe of brown leather banquettes, hanging foliage, white curved counters and an open kitchen, so diners can watch the Chefs in action.

With everything rolled, baked and created in-house daily, expect to devour treats such as flourless chocolate brownies with coffee caramel ganache; don’t forget to order a chocolate mud sponge with coconut almond praline cream for your next special occasion.

 

A sheer passion for fine patisserie is behind Aux Fines Bouches on Taree Street in Burleigh Heads. Step into a sweet tooth’s delight where tantalising aromas waft in the air and display cabinets overflow with decadent offerings sure to tempt every palate and taste, all handcrafted, baked and served with a side of love.

 

Taste the magic of desserts such as merveilleux au chocolat and a dulce luce tart, or take home a classic chocolate truffle gateau to impress family and friends as an indulgent finish to your next dinner party.