Probably the best chocolates in the Southern Hemisphere. The best part of this husband and wife…read moreteam are themselves. Very approachable, friendly and are willing to experiment. Can't recommend these two enough, it's not just beautifully made truffles and chocolates, as by my pictures they can create anything you want. They created a unique wedding sculpture instead of a cake for us (filled with brandied truffles of course). Was so delightful seeing our creation come to life. Get your chocolate here, you're wasting your time with places like Max Brenner who looks like a kid playing at making good chocolate compared to these guys.

If you love Swiss chocolate it's the place to go! Authentic chocolate made by the lovely Murielle!…read moreGreat quality products and great service.

Hands down the most amazing chocolate in Australia. Gold medal winner in Belgium and for good…read morereason. Featuring native Australian flavours, my favourites were lemon myrtle, roasted brown wattle seed & the Kakadu plum jelly. Everything is gluten free and they also have vegan and dairy free options. Only downside would be ruining chocolate for the rest of my life! I can never go back now!

From the owner: Fine chocolates with Flavours of Australia. Buy chocolates by the piece, or have gift boxes packed.read more

Raspberry. Take whatever raspberry 31 Degrees Chocolate you can get your pretty little hands on and…read moreeat it all. I was first introduced to Kaitlyn's handmade chocolates when visiting Scrumptious Reads on James Street. You can still get a selection of them from there or order direct. It was after tasting her chocolates at SR that I had to order some for my colleagues who would be visiting Brisbane in a few weeks. The process of ordering directly with Kaitlyn was without trouble. In fact, the most troublesome part of the process was deciding the combination of flavours that would go into each box. There's currently 16 flavours to select from including the likes of a cold press coffee and dark chocolate, whiskey and dark chocolate, Guinness and dark chocolate, and the list goes on. In an age of convenience and mass-produced everything, these chocolates are a rare and welcome bite of something made from high quality ingredients and made with heart. Whether you are buying for yourself, for a gift or for an event - the beauty of being a custom chocolatier is that there is a solution individual to exactly what you need. And it's worth it. So, so worth it.

These chocolates are superb. My favourites are the Salted…read moreCaramel, Mint, and Raspberry.

Delicate, perfectly balanced chocolate, perfect even for those with dairy and gluten intolerance. I…read moreenjoy chocolate but often times it irritates my bowel and i find it overly sweet. The dark chocolate drink and chocolates here were an absolute amazing find and had a perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa. Very very friendly and welcoming staff which made the experience even more enjoyable. I wish that there was a store in Sydney.

Walking down Albert Street I saw this shop and I thought it…read morecan't be beat So I walked in to the ring of the bell I think from walking around my hair did look a bit hell The lady was friendly so I asked Which chocolate was yummy, what an arduous task She said try the chilli chocolate right here I said give me one, put me into gear I paid for the chilli chocolates and then I walked on Only to be wanting another one for my friend Don So I went in again to buy some more What am I some kind of chocolate whore I ended up spending close to thirty bucks I said your chocolates taste the bomb and she said shucks So I left the store with a smile on my face Knowing the chocolate would help me pick up my pace I will be back, the lady is nice All I need now is some five spice. Chilli Chocolate! Try it!

I dare a local resident to say that they've walked into this particular Australiana souvenir store…read more It's not the type of place you often shop at if you're not a tourist, yet, that may all change with the mezzanine area being transformed into the newest Noosa Chocolate Factory cafe. Their sign caught my attention from the corner of my eye and curiosity sealed the deal for me to walk in, up the stairs and to the loft space that is home to the usual NCF range of chocolates, their signature hot chocolates and coffee. It's spacious, more so than the Adelaide Street stores, with ample seating for group get togethers. Their light pine fitout remains and the neon "Made in Queensland" sign shines bright from the back wall. I opted for a hot chai mocha with their milk chocolate and on a windy city day it was just the drink to warm your hands as I walked back down the mall. So next time you're in the Queen Street Mall and a craving for freeze dried chocolate covered strawberries presents itself, you know where to go!

Hidden away above a Tourist store is this spectacular Specialty coffee / hot chocolate bar.read more

This place really does cause a stir. Initially I thought I'd just go off my most recent positive…read moreexperience but after a light google I realized that there really is more to say about The Blue Cat Fine Chocolates. The truth needs to be said. So, my most recent experience at The Blue Cat was really positive. We browsed the array of delectable, beautifully presented chocolates. The service staff was welcoming but not particularly personable. For reasons I'll disclose later I decided to ask a few questions. I began to query the woman about the chocolate cooking classes they had on offer. Initially she was pretty vague but was quite clear in insisting that emailing the person in charge would alleviate all of my concerns. A friend of mine purchased two small pieces of chocolate before leaving, which I was able to steal a bite from. I have to admit that the chocolate is quite delicious and well worth the gourmet price tag. Over five years ago I went to The Blue Cat as a high school lad and I had a totally different experience. The woman at the counter treated us very poorly for absolutely no reason. A friend of mine approached the counter during the incident and the woman barked, "don't maul at the counter". In this moment I tried to ask the woman to calm down and raised my arms to my chest before she snapped, "don't raise your hands at me". After that we left immediately, intent on never returning again. So, here I am five years in the future unsure of what to tell you. I can tell you that my most recent experience was quite exceptional and the product was delicious. I can also tell you that I also had the most shocking customer service related moment of my life here. In addition, one merely has to google The Blue Cat Fine Chocolates and you'll find an array of contrasting reviews that essentially say what I am telling you. The people running The Blue Cat may be a little eccentric but I don't know if that necessarily justifies their behavior. For the adventurous shoppers out there I encourage you to go to The Blue Cat, grab something sweet and share your story, cause I have a feeling each encounter with the lions at The Blue Cat will be different. I do hope they purr sweetly for you.

The rudest sale staff I have ever encountered. How do they…read moreexpect to survive as a business? I was the ONLY person in the shop. Suffice to say I left the shop without having made a purchase so I cannot comment on the quality of the chocolate.

'Sweet Tooth Goodness' that's what I call this place. My friend and I were wandering for a place to…read morehave a coffee and some sweets to catch up and since she came to visit me all the way from Canada, I wanted to show off what Brisbane has to offer. She has a sweet tooth and I was glad to have found this place. The place is not big, about 10 - 15 tables of two or four seats with a front patio. A comfortable place to meet up or for a quick meeting. They serve coffee, tea, chocolates, cakes, and ice cream/gelato. There are many options on the menu with other desserts. The server was very friendly, always came and checked on us. We ordered a Chocolate Tapas platter to share with a Spanish coffee for her and Decaf Latte for me. In the platter includes: 6 Cinnamon Sugar Churro sticks, 2 chocolate brownies (very rich), a Crema Catalana truffle, a Pachamama Truffle with Dark Chocolate Dip, and a couple fresh strawberries. We ended up not finishing the plate, it was delicious but very rich at the same time. I am not big on chocolate, for sure I could never finish it. We ended up taking the leftovers home. The bill came out to about $35. It's not a cheap place to hang out but it's a good treat once in a while. I will definitely go back with my husband - he loves sweets!

Yummm! I am a huge chocolate lover (who isn't!?) and I found Chocolateria San Churro a twist on the…read moretypical chocolate fare you can find in Brisbane. I've been here a few times and everything from the churros (esp the caramel dip!) to the choc fudge bizcocho to the fruit smoothies were delicious! I like the hint of Mexican chili that they have in a lot of their dishes. Their menu is huge and seems to have something for everyone!

Fabulous cake, excellent service. I ordered a Red Velvet cake on line from the uk for our daughters…read more21st in Brisbane. She has a nut allergy so I was a little nervous. their communication was first class, prompt & polite. A friend was collecting the cake and they texted an emailed with times and instructions for collection. Thecake was beautiful and looked just like the online images. my daughter and friends said it was delicious and she knows her Red vvet cakes as it's her favorite, the gift card was hand written which gave it a more personal touch.

From the owner: Dello Mano is the Australian Brownie Pioneer. Back in 2006 when the country was focused on macrons…read moreand cup cakes we aspired to bring Brownies to their rightful place in the dessert market. We spent a year or more developing the Luxury Brownie Recipe and have since had our Chocolate gifts sent to Movie Stars, World Leaders and Brownie lovers all around the world. In 2011 we began our Luxury Cake business and now offer cake delivery Brisbane wide. Our Brownies are shipped Australia wide nationally and internationally. We have a corporate gift business based around the idea that some people like to send corporate gifts that are a quality handmade food gift. Our online store provides the ability for people to shop and enjoy our unique brownies from all over the world. We have two stores in the Brisbane CBD in the Tattersalls Arcade and now more recently a Brownie and Food Store at New Farm Village ( Merthyr Village) - at both stores you can experience our friendly hospitality, coffee/tea and also sample anyone of our Luxury Brownie flavours. We hope to see you soon! Deb& Bien Peralta

Quaint. The coffee shop and bar are well out of sight from…read morethe streets on either side of the passage that connects them. Disability access is from the Elizabeth St side. Look for the sign boards to guide. You go here as the coffee is good and it has a pleasant vibe in a secluded spot. They have been here for a long while so doing something right. Worth exploring.

What a fabulous find down the alleyway! Big kudos to my friend who suggested this location…read more It was the first night they were a bar so we decided to check it out! They were super friendly and let you enjoy the space and your company. They serve you water as soon as you are seated and then ask you what you'd like. I had the Lucy while my friend had the Coffee Ale. The sizes come in Pony, Mare, or Stallion! My friend loved the coffee ale. I'm not the biggest beer fan but the Lucy was light. We started to chit-chat with the bartenders and they showed us this chili vodka! He had me at "Chili..." My friend had the Bloody Mary and she kept raving how it was tomato soup for adults. She loved it! The bartender was great and nervous about creating a drink for me. We went with a pineapple chili vodka with a touch of mint. Yum! It needs some fine tuning but the foundation is set. We were having a great time and as if beer to vodka wasn't enough, we moved right along to tequila! Yes, some quality tequila and verdita. I'm a huge fan and they explained to us how quality tequila is for sipping. We didn't want to leave but the time had come. Thankfully, I know I'll be coming back very soon. Thanks for a great Introduction.