Koko Black

Koko Black
Chadstone, Melbourne
Sep 26, 2014
NEGATIVE

Starting to go down. You can tell from my last reviews how much I raved about KB but lately it’s been tasteless, too rich & has made me feel sick.
— – 16 Aug, 2013 — –
Easily the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. And this is coming from someone who HATES chocolate.
The price is exorbitant, even questionable, but the chocolate quality is so high and tastes superb that there are no complaints about paying it.
Probably one of the few decent chains out there.

Simply beautiful! I recommend trying the Chilli chocolate. It has a great kick to it. The hot chocolate is superb! It is my first time at this location in the Royal Arcade and I loved the atmosphere.

I am a girl who loves her (hot) chocolate…
And personally, I think Koko Black serves the best hot chocolate in the world! Yes… The hot chocolate here is so gloriously creamy and decadent that I could see myself having a cup of these chocolatey drinks everyday… Forever!
Located inside the Royal Arcade, this über chic chocolate shop/​café provides a sophisticated and refine atmosphere. It feels like walking into a high end boutique that sells everything chocolate from pure chocolate to the more exotic ones (chili, hazelnut and cinnamon) .
We got seated on the top floor and based on the waiter’s suggestions, we tried both the classic and the cinnamon (their two most popular flavors). Between the two, the classic was my preference. It was so rich, smooth and heavenly! The cinnamon was also equally astounding, love that the cinnamon spice doesn’t overpower the chocolate at all. Absolutely worth the premium price of $ 7.50 per cup!
For a shop that is devoted to chocolate, Koko Black is definitely a must visit especially if you are also a chocolate lover. Unfortunately, for this visit, I only had tummy room for their drinks but as you can tell… just one sip and I’m completely smitten and I’ll definitely be back for their desserts!

Chocolate lovers heaven, but it is a little pricey… we had a couple of coffees, some crumpets and a chocolate tart and the bill ran up to $ 28 AUD :-P
Well worth trying though — very good indeed :-)

The best hot chocolate you’ll have down under, or possibly anywhere.
I was given several bags of their hot cocoa mix to make back at home as gifts and let me tell you, if there is anything I rationed at home, this was it. I mean, I had to Really love you to share some of this stuff.
So when the hubs & I visited, we came here in the (late) evening (no wait) to actually try their chocolate. Classic Belgian hot chocolate was a rich and creamy perfection in a cup. We also sampled their Dessert Gustation (a medly of chocolate made several ways — handmade chocolate, ice cream, cake, etc.). Def worth a trip!

Had the chilli hot chocolate there today. It was lovely. The balance of chilli and chocolate were just right.
In my opinion Koko Black do the best Hot Chocolate in Melbourne still, but they are just a little too expensive to give five stars :-)

The hot chocolates are the best

Of all the big boys in town (Haighs, etc.), Koko Black makes the best artisan chocolates. I buy a box of 24 every time I’m in town. The flavors are pronounced but balanced and not overpowering, like other places. My favorites are the chili, rapsberry purée, and salted caramel — all with dark chocolate, but they make milk, too. If you need a quick fix you can get a little paper pouch with a couple treats, around $ 2.10 per piece.
Definitely get a tote bag to flash around; it’s like the Tiffany’s bag of chocolate.

Love love love the hot chocolate here.
We tried the iced chocolate, belgium chocolate, cinnamon chocolate, light hot chocolate and soy hot chocolate. My personal favorite is the light hot chocolate.
The iced chocolate and belgium choclate were too strong and sweet, so you get sick of it after a while. The cinnamon chocolate is pretty good, but if you’re not a fan of cinnamon, this may not be right for you. The soy hot chocolate has a rather interesting taste, but I find it lacking in sweetness. The light hot chocolate as the best blend of sweetness and doesnt make you feel too sick after that.
We also had the dessert degustation where they served us a couple of small cakes to try. They were all yummy and I dont think you can go wrong with any of the great selection. I wanted to try the truffles, but was too full by the end to get any :(
Would definitely love to come back here again.
Also, if you sit on the second floor, the seats by the window side give you a great view of the people walking along the arcade downstairs :)

Best hot chocolates I’ve ever had. Awesome desserts, which vary with the seasons, which is good if you’re a regular to try something new, but a bit upsetting when one of your favourites gets left off.
Lovely atmosphere, especially if you can get a seat upstairs.
My only gripe is their tea, which is made way too strong for such a bitter variety. I don’t take milk or sugar so the issue is compounded.

As recommended by a local, we decided to stop by Koko Black for some hot chocolate.
Koko Black is a popular chain coffee shop that sells all sorts of truffles and chocolates, as well as chocolate shaving hot cocoa. They also have an in house café where they serve their hot cocoa, both hot and cold, and other desserts — which look quite good! I really wanted to try their iced hot chocolate, but I was too full from lunch.
The packaging is classy (but a bit expensive), and the cute bunnies in the window are beckoning you to indulge yourself!

Terrible, terrible service! Some of the worst I’ve ever had anywhere.
Had the Belgian Spoil, which was mediocre at best. If you’re looking for a sit down chocolate café, save yourself from a bad experience and go to the close by Chokolait.

I was catching up with a mate from the Sunshine State and he loves Koko Black (I think they don’t have one over there in Brissie — only a Max Brenner?).
Anyway, it’s become a tradition somehow for us. We always grab a drink at Koko Black when he gets down here.
I usually have a hot chocolate and a few slices of their chocolate cake (yep only a few!) and I’ve got to say that they do alright actually.
This store is quite busy. After all, it’s in the heart of the CBD in the GPO with almost all the shopping Melbourne has to offer in close proximity.
It’s a cool place to hang out and catch up, the noise level is not that bad and, well, we’re talking about chocolatey things so… Nouf said!

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Sorry, was talking with my mouth full of Koko Black chocolate. It simply wasn’t worth stopping — got it?
I’ve never had anything here that wasn’t served out a square white box, so I can’t comment on the rest of the offerings, but, if you’re into chocolate as a special treat, Koko Black is astoundingly delicious, has an amazing array, and you’ll not regret anything you get from them.
If you don’t like it, give it to me.

Stopped by here during my recent trip to Melbourne and had some hot chocolate and chocolates. This place exceeded my expectations in taste, which made the fact that they are a little pricey a little easier to swallow. Service was ok, average for what I saw in Australia in that I do notice a difference in overall service compared to that I receive when I go out here in the US. Makes me wonder if the fact that servers in Australia don’t necessarily work for tips has something to so with it.
However, I digress. This is a great place to stop for dessert or a sweet treat and I would recommend it to anyone!

ambiance/​/​****
its sleek & elegant décor makes it good for hanging out and catching up with friends
service/​/​***
the service is pretty standard =)
drinks/​/​***
i ordered coffee affogato which probably isn’t their signature… but was decently good~ i enjoyed it fine
i’ll definitely have to order some of the famed hot chocolate the next time i make it out to melbourne… but forgive me since i was there during a hot summer afternoon ;p

Elegant yet rather simple and chic. Ordered an organic apple and pear juice here recently, and the time out was much greatly appreciated. This establishment can get quite busy, yet the ambience feels like a high tea kind of environment. The customer service is rather faultless. A great locale to catch up with some friends you have not seen in a long time. Or great to just read a newspaper rather quickly. I will come back here.
Furthermore it is great to also check out the artworks as part of their annual drawing prize every March, and if you vote for your favourite artwork, you could be in the running to score a $ 150 Koko Black voucher. Could you imagine spoling yourself in $ 150 worth of chocolate heaven? You would be forgiven for salivating.

I’ll confess a secret that may see me shunned by society. I don’t like chocolate. I don’t particularly like anything sugary. So I preface my review of Koko Black’s with the fact that I did not want to be there.
So my first impression? It’s chocolatey. You’re greeted with the sights and smells of all thing chocolate, so if that’s your thing, you’ll be salivating from the start. The atmosphere is nice, cosy and a little old world European.
I went for an infused hot chocolate (chilli) and some salted caramel and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I really liked it. My companions were very much over the moon with their selections, which were seasonal tasting plates. All in all, we were a very contented table making a lot of of happy noises. Not that anyone noticed, because that seems to be about par for Koko Blacks.
I left with the satisfaction of being pleasently surprised and more than a little hyper from the excess of sugar. I wouldn’t say I’d go back myself, but I don’t believe I’ll be complaining if I find myself being led back to Koko Black’s.

I think I may have just found the best cup of soy hot chocolate, ever. So rich and chocolate-​y without being too sweet.
Hopefully I can find a Koko Black in L.A. or at least a place that sells their hot cocoa cause it looks like I might just have to move to Melbourne for this chocolate treat of a drink!

A chocolate lovers heaven.
Watch them make it, then purchase it, then eat it. Its a simple formula, one near and dear to my heart. Chocolate covered strawberries, perfectly formed, melt in your mouth truffles and decadent, frothy hot chocolate. Do I need to say more? Me thinks not. If your mouth started to water as you read this review, then go. go now.
P.S Bring your wallet, they’re kind of expensive.