World Chocolate Day is upon us, and Cape Town is the perfect city to celebrate every sweet, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth moment of it. From handcrafted truffles to velvety hot chocolates, the Mother City is dripping in decadent options to treat yourself this 7 July.
Here are seven local spots that will make your chocoholic heart skip a beat:
Honest Chocolate Café
Cape Town’s chocolate culture starts here. Honest Chocolate is famous for its ethically sourced, bean-to-bar creations made with organic ingredients. Think raw dark chocolate tarts, plant-based bonbons, and rich hot chocolate served in an old-school courtyard café. Don’t miss the hidden gin bar tucked inside for a cheeky pairing.
Try this: Their classic dark chocolate tart with a date base – vegan and dangerously addictive.
Location: 64A Wale Street, Cape Town CBD & 52 Main Road, Kalk Bay
Table Mountain Chocolate
Sustainably sourced and wrapped in recycled packaging, Table Mountain Chocolate offers bold flavours and beautiful design. Each bar is a nod to South Africa’s biodiversity, with infusions like rooibos, orange peel, and Kalahari salt.
Try this: The Rooibos & Almond 70% dark bar – proudly local and loaded with flavour.
Location: Sea Point (Available in select stores)
Geldhof Chocolates
For those who like their chocolate traditional and luxurious, Geldhof delivers. With a heritage in Swiss-style pralines and truffles, these handmade delights have become a favourite for gifting – or solo indulging.
Try this: Their hazelnut pralines or signature champagne truffles.
Location: Boutique stores and gift outlets across the city
Chocolat Bistro
Tucked away in the leafy suburbs, this cosy bistro serves decadent cakes, mochas, and Belgian waffles that make it worth the drive. A perfect brunch spot where you can linger over dessert and cappuccino.
Try this: Their Belgian chocolate gateaux paired with a chocolate-dusted latte.
Location: 46 Oxford St, Durbanville
Coco Safar
Known for its couture coffee and stylish setting, Coco Safar is also a chocolate lover’s haven. Think hand-glazed domes filled with mousse, hazelnut crunch, and layered patisserie perfection. It’s high-end, high-calorie, and totally worth it.
Try this: The Chocolate Dome – it’s as Insta-worthy as it is indulgent.
Location: Artem Centre, Sea Point
Le Chocolatier
Cape Town’s boutique chocolate darling, Le Chocolatier is all about small-batch perfection. Their truffles come in imaginative flavours like chai latte and chilli mango, all made with locally sourced ingredients.
Try this: A mixed box of their bonbons – they make a perfect gift… even if it’s for yourself.
Location: Find them at markets and curated gift stores
So, chocolate lovers of Cape Town – this Sunday, 7 July, skip the supermarket slabs and treat yourself to the city’s finest.
ALSO SEE: It’s World Chocolate Day
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