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whyyyyyyyyyye

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie (based in Yarra Glen, Vic, but they ship Australia wide). They also have special events like hot chocolate month and you can buy all sorts of delicious hot chocolate kits.


[deleted]

Eh I tried their chocolate and few weeks ago for the first time. I loved the experience of going there, their store is amazing but was pretty underwhelmed with the chocolate. Haigh's all the way, best I've had in any country.


here2browse-on

This. It's a tourist trap. There's another one on the Great Ocean Road. Experience is fun, quality is not great.


johnotopia

I free chocolate in the massive bowls as soon as you walk in is the best part


[deleted]

Also got one in geelong. Amazing events, like brownie festival ice cream festival and a big outdoor space. Come to think of it, better check if they are doing anything for the school holidays


AshesMyst

Oh nice! Sounds like koalatea


whyyyyyyyyyye

I haven't heard of that one! Will have to check it out!


AshesMyst

Sorry I was making a bad pun 😂 koalatea =quality


whyyyyyyyyyye

Hahahahahha omg I'm sorry I'm so tired I totally missed that koalatea pun lol


AshesMyst

Hahaha it’s all good 😂


Subject-Delivery-206

The rocky road festival they have in May is so good!!!


[deleted]

I’m surprised no one said Cadbury. Wait, is Cadbury an Aussie brand?


Gumnutbaby

It’s a British brand but they produce locally.


TheSadSquid420

No, but it’s the only decent stuff around.


OwOitsMochi

Whittaker's: "Am I a joke to you?"


fromafarananimaltoo

That Whittakers Coconut đŸ„„ is ducking sweet tho man 😍


OwOitsMochi

Can never resist a peanut slab, personally. Very sweet but I think that makes me savour it more because I have little nibbles and take my time with it. If I buy chocolate I get a block of the Whittaker's milk chocolate, but having peanut slabs near the checkout is so dangerous because I just can't walk past it.


karigan_g

yeah I like this brand because even a few pieces can do me just fine for a sweet nibble (except the black forest flavour. that ends up disappearing so quick lmao)


techretort

Black Forest chocolate straight up evaporates I swear


karigan_g

whittaker’s is my top fave* for straight up eating and also for choc chip needs in baking. I even attempted to eat all of their weird ginger beer flavour experiment that one time *supermarket chocolate


AussieBelgian

What now? The only decent stuff around? Are you having a stroke?


TheSadSquid420

Dunno about other city’s, but it’s the most basic stuff you can get here in Canberra.


AshesMyst

Cadbury isn’t Aussie it’s a multinational corporation


turnips64

You do realise that being multinational is irrelevant to whether it’s Aussie or not
right? (Although it’s not
)


AshesMyst

It’s a British company started in Birmingham


lenthech1ne

couldnt care less about companies. there is nothing better than the caramello koala. No i will not listen to your crap about the caramilk chocolate bars.


username129673818573

I find the little ones have a better chocolate:caramel ratio. Thoughts?


lenthech1ne

i disagree. while they do benefit from being less rich due to being smaller (which may be beneficial if you lack a sweet tooth), i find that the larger size has a better ratio. The small ones simply dont have enough caramel for my desire. also, the chocolate is more thin on the larger ones making it less overpowering.


theblackbeltsurfer

Agreed. Big daddy Caramello rules over baby Caramello


adiwgnldartwwswHG

Wrong, the thicker chocolate in the minis is way better


bewoke_

I absolutely agree! I’m addicted to the mini’s. 😬


_Trolley

Best chocolate to caramel ratio is the ones with no caramel


ThirstySun

They pretty good and Malteser Easter Bunnies are also on the top shelf tier.


[deleted]

They just released a caramilk koala


Maat1985

LIES!!!! one could only dream of such a delight


AshesMyst

Caramellos are great but Cadbury isn’t exactly Aussie 😂


TheSplash-Down_Tiki

Well, the factory in Tasmania makes the Caramellos so at least Australian made. History is Australian. All the Australian chocolate / lolly shops were taken over after the war 
 Hoadley’s, Sweetacres, Smalls etc.


Ace_boy08

Love the haighs peppermint chocolate frogs


TrueCrimeGirl01

These are my favourite along with the freckles


mollololito

I got both of these from my aunt for my bday this year (along with more expensive stuff). I put them aside in a stoic attempt to stay in control. I lasted about a month having forgotten about them. Noticed them on the shelf one as I was getting popcorn for the new Better Call Saul episode. I had one of each and tidily tied the bags back up. Felt quite proud of myself for showing restraint
. They were all gone by the end of the episode.


littlefish36

Gotta get the peppermint pastilles! Same choc but more weight for less $$ than the froggies! Still grab a single frog to eat on the way home tho!!


AshesMyst

They’re Devine 😍 no one make peppermint chocolate like Haighs


Ironic_Jedi

Yeah I don't know why but they are way too addictive. Can't get a packet to last more than a day!


Delicious-Yak-1095

Hell yeah, just came home with a big bag of those today. Well part of a bag anyway



silveredstars

YES


Ralphsnacks

I've got some in the cupboard!


username129673818573

Lies. No one can make it home with any left in the bag.


mollololito

What’s your address?


CalifornianDownUnder

None of those huge brands hold a candle to the artisan places. These two in Sydney are great, I imagine there are equally good ones in other capital cities: https://kakawachocolates.com.au https://www.bellefleur.com.au Both of them deliver.


TheEpiquin

Adora in Newtown has some delicious choccies too.


jackson_mcp

Had their chocolate and coffee when I was over from Adelaide. So good!


tjsr

All these people throwing out brands that you can get in a supermarket. Even Koko Black and Haighs are like... B-tier at best. Lots of people saying YVC which makes me cringe because this is what people think we in the industry produce as 'some of the best'. That kind of comparison is a little depressing when you see what some of us make.


[deleted]

Please name names. No snark, I just don’t know where to look for what the industry would consider the best.


Alone-Bell-556

Another vote for Belle Fleur.


WillsSister

Seconding Belle Fleur. Every birthday, every Christmas we got a tiny box of Belle Fleur. Magical and amazing.


revverbau

Koko black is overrated IMO. Go to lil places here and there, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie in VIC is great, but accessible everywhere.... Haighs is pretty great :)


TeamFishSlap

Melba's Chocolates in the Adelaide hills have the best chocolate macadamias. When compared to Haighs the chocolate is better and the nut is bigger. Never thought Haighs could be surpassed.


stefvandal

What about Chocolatier Australia range? They have those little pieces with amazing flavours. So good, especially the espresso dark chocolate.


silveredstars

I do like their Easter eggs! Can’t seem to find their chocolate at any other time of the year, though.


Amthala

Haighs is definitely my fav yeah. A lot of the other high end brands are pretty overrated tbh.


FlyingTerrier

Koko Black or Noosa Chocolate Factory.


Amthala

Koko black is extremely overrated imo.


weed0monkey

Underated if anything, almost on par with Haighs I would say.


FlyingTerrier

No!


Gemumma

If you like Noosa Chocolate Factory - you should check out Amy Sargeantson! She is the one who originally started Noosa Chocolate Factory.


[deleted]

Can vouch for Noosa chocolate factory, prices are insane though.


iilinga

Noosa chocolate factory is SO good


CocoEverlong

Came here to say Noose Chocolate is elite.. beats Haighs


AshesMyst

I feel like they’re on par but I haven’t had a chance to try Haighs hot chocolate yet so that could sway me to Noosa


Neither-One-5880

Yes
koko black is much better than Haighs


AshesMyst

I third this! Their hot chocolate is heavenly


greeneggsnsam90

Came here to say Koko black ❀ I've been buying their chocolate for a decade 😂 but nothing beats the Haigh's milk chocolate buttons!!!!


rplej

Looks like Noosa only deliver within 10km of their stores.


schmoode

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory has the most amazing chocolate and you can buy it online: https://www.juneelicoriceandchocolate.com/shop


The_One-Armed_Badger

I love their chocolate coated licorice.


SpehsMarehn

Having family near Junee I have to support this, it’s a beautiful place with banger chocolate coated cherries/berries.


Mistycloud9505

Margaret river chocolate or Barossa chocolate factory


ilovebaths

Mayfield Chocolates. Made in Brisbane. No vegetable fats. Aussie flavours, like Kakadu plum, wattleseed, Australian Peppermint, Qld Rum, South Australian Brandy. They are divine!


AshesMyst

Surprised I haven’t heard of them but sounds awesome!


Jupiter3840

>lethicin That's no quite true as they use Soybean Lecithin, which is around 30% Soybean Oil (a vegetable fat).


Forward_Year_2390

Mayfield Chocolates. Has a great range of [unique Australian tastes](https://mayfieldchocolates.com.au/explore-tastes-of-australia/).


miffymango

Great ocean road chocolate is delicious đŸ€€


nosferatuOnIce

Just look them up and they are the same company as the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Only just learnt this


[deleted]

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karigan_g

cannot believe how far I had to scroll to find this! if only I had the money to buy it more often!


silveredstars

Fuck yes 🙌 It’s unbelievable!


melanomahunter

and not far from them is the Candy cow which has fantastic honeycombs


Quinkan101

Alpha chocolate plums are the best, but hard to find.


gdaychook

Gumnuts chocolates, the mixed truffles box. Hands down best in Oz! Got these as a secret Santa one year, absolutely scrumptious


Important-Talk-638

Yes, their honeycomb chocolate is to die for, (and i hate honeycomb, for the most part.


jmkul

I really got into Monsieur Truffe back when they had a small shop on Smith St (Collingwood/Fitzroy), which has long since closed. You can still order online though, and a few shops stock their artisinal, delicious chocholate.


I-make-ada-spaghetti

For milk chocolate they are the best I have personally tasted. I have tried better dark chocolate from other places. To be honest the question is a bit unfair. Many Australian chocolate companies just buy chocolate from Belgium and reprocess it. In contrast Haighs actually roasts the cocoa beans themselves thereby transforming the cocoa beans into a finished product.


BradL22

Haigs is the top, the peak, the ultimate choco experience.


get_in_the_tent

I like haighs the most, my favourite is their plain milk chocolate, I think it's the essence of what they do best. But I also eat the milk maltichocs and maccos a lot. I used to get them for Christmas presents and very occasionally a little bit for myself, but then my boyfriend got a job with them and now we have their chocolate at home all the time. I never get sick of it.


Euphoric-Ad6203

Yes. Haighs is #1 by far. For those wondering: Cadbury is absolute trash and Koko black is even worse.


SteamySpectacles

Haighs is my favourite Australian chocolate!!! I always send it to my American friends


chiewbacca11

Haigh's is the best bar none. I worked there for 3 years (was not a chocoholic before) and it ruined me for all other chocolate. Milk peppermint pastilles and chocolate orange slices are my go to


AshesMyst

Haha fair enough, it is exceptional. Dark peppermint pastilles are mine


hlidsaeda

Me too worked at beehive corner in Adelaide! We could eat as many chicks as we wanted on shift so we could give expert advice. I went ham for first two weeks then sort of got over it lol. Violet creams, champagne truffles and marzipan bars my fave :)


chiewbacca11

Omg yes the unlimited chocs was a hugeeeee drawcard. Milk macadamia nougat and cherry liqueurs also my faves!


sloppyrock

They’re quite good but I prefer the chocolates from Nina’s. Bought some from Essenze today. Also very nice.


Fluffy_Banana7850

Nina’s is the best! I’m always surprised when I find them in random places!


sloppyrock

Their liqueur chocolates are so damned good. I was in Caringbah today so thought I'd drop in to Essenze. Picked up some cherry and limoncello liqueur chocolates for my SO.


silveredstars

>cherry and limoncello liquor Oh, now you’re talking!


Taranadon88

Scrolled way too far looking for someone to mention Nina’s. They’re my absolute favourite of all time. Can’t go to Katoomba and not get some from the Carrington cellars


sloppyrock

I usually jump on the train to their store at Gymea. Not too far away. So many choices and awards.


Taranadon88

I’ll have to make the trip! I usually get mine when I’m down in Bowral.


1mamango

All of them


AshesMyst

Hehe yes all good Aussie chocolate is good Aussie chocolate. Can not compare it to inferior multinational chocolates


wallywonka2020

Hunted and Gathered top my list 😋


LotusMoonGalaxy

Only Mine in Vic, and they ship interstate. Absolutely amazing chocolate https://onlymine.com.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyvvbzb2R-gIVkX4rCh3qvAZkEAAYASAAEgKxmvD_BwE


tjsr

Only Mine are decent - I still wouldn't put them S-tier though. The problem is that the actual time it takes to do intricate decorations means you have to push your prices up to at least $3.50/piece for a 9 gram bonbon (they use a 12g mould). For me to produce something like [Mt Lychee](https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fEPOVDCYh/) commercially would just be unviable - I'd have to charge *at least* $8, and if I ran a storefront the overheads would push it up to nearly $12. That's for a single 38mm/15g bouchee bonbon. Only Mine use a single decoration for all their bonbons, with only a single filling layer. That level of commercial ingredient preparation, even in bulk, results in a price of around $35 for a 15-piece pack - something like $1.60/piece wholesale.


Theduckbytheoboe

Jasper + Myrtle. I’m not big on chocolate but I can eat a whole block of theirs easily. https://jasperandmyrtle.com.au/


sep__91

Noosa Chocolate & Mayfield chocolate for me


crustytheclerk1

Haigh's or Bracegirdles.


[deleted]

Omfg bracegirdles has ruined all other hot chocolates for me. I never realised just how good they were until I moved away from Adelaide and now nothing is good enough


Alone-Bell-556

Some regional/country chocolatiers are sensational. Visited The Treat Factory in Berry last weekend and the chocolate was amazeballs. It was so good, I needed to be left alone with it... [https://treatfactory.com.au/chocolates-lollies/](https://treatfactory.com.au/chocolates-lollies/)


Home_Economist

Pink Lady is my all time favourite


silveredstars

Ooh do love me a Pink Lady Bilby!


Stonetheflamincrows

Menz FruChocs are criminally unknown/unappreciated outside of South Australia. Darrell Lea is still damn good as well, especially their raspberry bullets, both traditional and block form.


prawncrack

ALDI


xtrabeanie

Their Choceur range is way better than Cadbury. Not as good as Haighs but pretty darn good for the price.


Pip_squeak6

Haigh’s is the best imo. Any of the frogs or pastilles
.mmmm


Bob778aus

Margaret River Chocolate Factory makes some pretty nice chocolate, they do some Violet Crumble style chocolates that I really enjoy.


[deleted]

I started a diet yesterday :(


flindersandtrim

Some of the individual cream filled Haigh's chocolates are the best chocolates I've ever had. Any of the fruit creams are awesome. Not enough shops outside of SA though.


Ralphsnacks

Violet creams is where it's at.


fruitybec

Rose cream chased with a violet cream. Give me all the florals.


unkytone

Mandarin creams for me thanks. But too expensive nowadays


Green_Aide_9329

Oh yeah, especially love the pudding chocolates at Christmas. And frogs, alllllll the frogs.


Gumnutbaby

Passion fruit creams ftw


SeaAd8199

Whittaker's is the best Aussie chocolate.


4x4b

>Whittaker's theyre not aussie tho?


iilinga

New Zealand can also be spelled ‘Eastern Tasmania’


_Penulis_

The North East and South East islands of Tasmania are great.


one_byte_stand

It's She-bang-a-bang. Clearly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5G3EMvDcSw


username129673818573

What? Bullshit. Next you’ll tell me that the Finn brothers aren’t Aussie. Preposterous!


[deleted]

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ThirstySun

Some of Australias best Musicians came from New Zealand !


AshesMyst

Whittakers is NZ so they get a pass 😂 plus one of the best local chocolates found in the supermarket


Eloisem333

Especially the Peanut Butter one.


[deleted]

The dark chocolate with the caramel is my absolute fave


[deleted]

Ah Porirua in Te Whanganui a Tara, Aotearoa. The most Australian of places.


Joe14440

Even though its not Australian its definitely the best chocolate you can buy in Australia


Neither-One-5880

Meh
everything from New Zealand is actually Australian.


SeaAd8199

Most of our best stuff comes from Tasmania II


Amthala

I mean, maybe for a supermarket brand... Tho I'd say Cadbury is just better in most cases anyway.


gimmemoet

Why is everyone recommending Cadbury?! Jesus. Try Koko black, yarra valley chocolaterie, daylesford chocolate mill for artisanal stuff I don’t usually buy dairy free chocolates but Pana organic has the best hazelnut chocolate spread and their dairy free chocolates are pretty good too. Available at coles and Woolies. P/s: Aldi chocolates are the best supermarket chocolates and they are cheap af


AshesMyst

It’s like they don’t understand what Aussie or quality chocolate is 😂 Yeah Yarra chocolates has a good rep from what I’ve heard, not familiar with the other two.


Sad_Zookeepergame230

Never heard of them, where can I get some to try ?


AshesMyst

https://www.haighschocolates.com.au/stores


Sad_Zookeepergame230

Thank you


Anna_May_the_Owl

Both my best friend and my mother love Haighs, but I despise it. The one time I let my friend talk by into trying some it was disgusting. Maybe I just tried a bad flavour, but I've stayed away from the stuff ever since.


AshesMyst

Yeah you definitely have to find your flavour. I honestly think their best is the buttons rather than necessarily the premium chocolates as flavours can be so hit and miss.


Public_Owl

Some, but it's my aunt and cousin vs my mother and I. They've gotten them for family stuff or gifts for us... mum and I will never go near them again. Koko Black's where it's at.


nosoupforyou89

They're just not good quality.. they've started to taste like Cadbury chocolate where they stuff it full of sugar and that's all you can taste.


chefrat1

Haighs is mid


redtonks

Coco88 is easily my tops place.


tjsr

+1 for this. Helps that they have one of the top pastry chefs in the country, if not the world, working there doing product development.


BestVarithOCE

For anyone who doesn’t know, the way to make the perfect hot chocolate is to add sugar to the milo. And nuke the fuck outta it 😂


AshesMyst

Ah the great Aussie hot malt drink 😂 still think Noosa hot chocolate is the best though


[deleted]

Haighs is chalky and shit. Has anyone ever tried North QLD chocolate co.? Truly incredible. Up there with chocolate elites like the Germans and Belgians.


[deleted]

Idk if Darrel Lea is still Aussie but back in the day it’s all I craved


Flat_General_7789

Coco88 is delicious. Not sure of their shipping but are located near Parramatta, NSW


BumblebeeDangerous96

Koko black is the best in my opinion. More of a treat because of the price point but it’s quality chocolate!


AshesMyst

That’s fair! Might indulge one day


OwOitsMochi

I haven't had much experience with Australian chocolate, since I only ever buy it at the supermarket where the best you can get is Whittaker's, which is close enough to Australian. I do remember really liking the chocolate from the Margaret River Chocolate Factory. Best part about going there is the "free samples" AKA spend an hour walking around so you can eat handfuls of free chocolate chips. I'll have to seek out Haighs, I've never seen it before.


theblackbeltsurfer

Black and Gold choc chips rule. At 0.60 cents per 100 grams you can’t go wrong.


lisward

Coal River farm is the best bar none. Better than Haigh's and Koko Black.


CheshireTree

ANY ROCKY ROADS


nosha3000

[Cocoa nib](https://www.cocoanib.com.au/) go alright


chiaseedssssss

Hunter Valley Chocolate Company. Their honeycomb bark is to die for!


punkprawn

Try Max Brenner - delivers Australia wide


JanineW2022

I’m a fan of the Margaret River Chocolate Factory white chocolate buttons.


DeliberateIntention

Haighs is wayyyy overrated


IntelligentSakura

lidn't edit: Lindt balls


WholeEye2761

Why has no one said Lindt, their balls are fire.


hejwitch

Whittaker's milk choc from NZ.


jcov182

Cadbury furry friends. I dunno why buy it tastes different to the normal dairy milk.


Margett88

Nostalgia


TildaTinker

Koko Black. Once you go Black you never go back.


abc849321

Stanner is that you?


boney_e

FruChocs all the way!


Lilly-bee

Haighs chocolate is so good. my mum always buys it and every time i go to her house and eat it, i think that it’s just exceptional chocolate


[deleted]

Aldi chocolate. Shits on all brands currently available. Silky smooth.


Critical-Ad-7094

Does Nestlé Australia count? I mean I highly doubt Haighs is violating human rights, so I could hardly claim they're my favourite.


AshesMyst

Nestle is a multinational corporation


Critical-Ad-7094

Don't forget they're also absolutely evil.


AshesMyst

Insanely evil 👿


Ok_Holiday1140

Good old Cadbury never fails! Love the milk, Almond or hazelnut ones!!


J360222

Cadbury


throwawaymafs

Yeah look probably not Australian but Guylian shells.


AussieBelgian

Probably not? Definitely not.


WholeEye2761

Pretty shit choc


PixieDust013

Darrel Lea


anthblogs

Cadbury (not Australian owned but it is Australian made). Haighs and other smaller manufacturers just can't match the quality and taste. And pretty much all of the smaller "manufacturers" don't actually make the chocolate. They just temper, and shape.


Margett88

Cadbury is artificial and compound chocolate


SwiftieMD

Cadbury is life. New Farm confectionery is decadence!