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Koko Black

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"Delicious chocolates and perfect coffee. My favorate spot for a dessert after having dinner in one of the many restaurants in the area. Nice heated..."

Andre

"Always wanted to come here for a desert place as previously we always visited Max Brenner. Ordered its truffles which were really good and also a few..."

Food Venture

"A familiar treat and my regular go to. I think I’ve tried most things here. Their hot chocolates are great! Their little assortment of chocolates..."

E

"If you are craving for chocolate,look no further.They do an amazing variety of chocolates.Have tried various desserts,which ofcourse had..."

Kriti

"We came here for dessert after drinking. It was busy and had a small line, but the staff was very lovely and tried to accommodate..."

Hayley

"•• KOKOBlack nom ••I LOVED it & this is a good experience !LOVED the 3seconds greeting! Well Done & Thank You. Highly Recommended!..."

MarvellousSeven

"FOOD 4.0SERVICE 3.0AMBIENCE 3.5A great cafe in the heart of the city. Lovely coffee and hot chocolate ia really nice. Great..."

Foodie

"While I'm generally not much for desserts, this place is amazing. The mousse is rich and dark, without being sickly - and presentation just amazing...."

EpiCurious

"Best chocolateria hands down. Love their hot and iced chocolates. Tried their new dessert - Dark chaos and I reckon its their best one yet - great..."

Aisha Handa

"I always get the coffee affogato when I go here, when I was younger I would get the hot chocolates but now I find them too sweet and I'm unable..."

Tessa

"As like their other chain stores, Koko Black offers a wide range of chocolates, chocolate desserts and beverages. Service was friendly and..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"#icecreamthurs is best in winter! Koko Black isn’t my favourite chocolate shop (Bracegirdles in Adelaide wins that accolade), but I was keen to try..."

Adventures In Winterland

"The whole experience was wonderful. The cinnamon hot chocolate is incredible and I have told all of my family about it in particular. The pistachio..."

Chelsea Flinn

"Delicious chocolate, and rich desserts done well. Not too big, and extremely tasty. Recommend ordering less than you think as it's a little..."

Lauren Green

"The chocolate here is ridiculously amazing. Definitely give this a go! The mango dark chocolate was like magic on the tongue. The caramel, coconut..."

Poorani Bala

"Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate, too hate this place you have to have issuesService was fast and polite. Chocolate selection is..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Seriously who could walk past a Coco Black chocolate shop without at least having a peak!. This however is the first step to actually seeing..."

DianaW

"Devine. Hot chocolate was just perfect. So creamy so rich and just when you thought it cant get any better.. try the hot chocolate affogato. Really..."

Anne Nguyen

"This is the first KoKo Black we ever tried so it is very memorable. We tried almost all interesting one racking up huge credit card bill in the..."

Passionate Foodies

"Food was good. Service excellent. Would I come here again? Definitely. For the portion size and the price you pay, it was worth it. The baby octopus..."

James Cheng

"Well presented desserts and a cheap to reasonable price. Koko Black's chocolates are amazing especially with a cup of coffee or tea to cut through..."

Michael Nguyen

"This is a perfect place to end your evening dining experience; I ordered an AMAZING vanilla bean ice cream with a crushed cashew nut brittle and warm..."

FiveDollarShake

"Calling in at Koko Black for coffee is the perfect way to finish dinner. The coffee is great and a cappuccino ($3.90) comes with just the little bit..."

Michele Walton

"Took a risk and ordered a coffee instead of a hot chocolate and it was pretty great! Service was lovely and the pastries were fresh and yummy. It's a..."

Kate Adamsson

"Chocolate... you can't go wrong. I was so happy to visit this place as we didn't have anything like this in Perth at the time (now we do, whooooop!)..."

Asten

"Highly reccommended. Gorgeously presented, delicious desserts and coffees. Great..."

Melocoe

"Great coffee. I really like the long black coffee at Koko Black. It isn't burnt tasting as so many long blacks are and comes in a beautiful delicate..."

Hamstereyes

"Great Place, recently disappointed. Because they aren't doing the Opera Cake anymore. Big mistake.-----11 Jul, 2014-----New..."

Maggie H

"Never a bad time. Always reliable. perfect spot to go before a movie..."

Sophie.hudson.cbr

"Best Chocolate. A great place to buy chocolate for the..."

Jmhawkes

"Yum. There have been rare occasions I haven't liked some of my Koko Black food and drink choices, but overall I do enjoy the place and I've..."

Anon

"Half and half experience. Love the atmosphere at Koko Black, & the desserts are simply amazing. Saying that -- a few times I've found that I've felt..."

Notarealfoodie

"Exquisite yet decadent deserts. Chocolate so rich it is almost sinful! I had their Belgian Chocolate Mousse, and it was elegant in its simplicity,..."

Donald Keith

"We came here after lunch and there was plenty of seating. We opted for some chocolate pieces and ice chocolates. I had their Belgium chocolate..."

Miffy7

"Amazing. Hazelnut-hot chocolate affogato was pure bliss. Outside heating was also lovely on a cold winter's night. Highly..."

Rikki

"Loved it!. Went here for coffee and cakes they were great good service and such rich delicious..."

Michael.mercy.0444

"Absolute chocolaty goodness!. I have come to this repeatedly over the years, every time I am in Canberra. I devour over the tasty hot..."

FooDee

"Absolutely Devine hot..."

Amelia

"I love the chocolate mousse. I definitely prefer koko black to max..."

Mel Rose

"Dreams do come true. Went here after dinner with friends. At first we were told there was a 20 minute wait for a table, but within 2 minutes helpful..."

Tim

"KB is always a safe bet for choco-holics, their Hot chocolate is one of the best I'm come across, and a great range of chocolates to..."

Iceman

"World's best..."

G McFeat

"Delicious. The iced chocolate and hot chocolates there are divine! I have been to quite a few chocolate bars but I have not found better iced..."

Jo

"A luxurious treat. This is the place to go for a chat with your girlfriends. Cosy tables and chairs, an "old Europe" decor, and more chocolate than..."

Ruth

"Nice after dinner. A little pricey. Can be busy on saturday nights. However the service is great. You need to wait a little while sometimes..."

El_Barto

"The Autumn selection. The Autumn tasting selection is very nice, especially the mousse and ice..."

Gary

"KB is another one on the Canberra 100 list; while again this is a little sad, this place is actually pretty good....The service was very pleasant and..."

Snow Crab Nebula

"Koko Black is a chocolate boutique, and has a good reputation amongst locals here in Canberra. Along with this reputation, Singi had previously tried..."

Cyberdash

"One thing that caught my eye from the summer menu was the Mango and Vanilla Ice Cream Spectacular (usually $9.50) so this was a must try for me. A..."

Foodpornjournal

"So, was the Iced Chocolate really the best in Australia? Yes and No. If it was summer, we would probably recommend the Iced Chocolate. But with the..."

Alex

Eighty Twenty Food

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"So many options for vegans and the Japanese salad was the yummiest thing I've had in a very long time! Highly..."

Tori Fae

"Late lunch in the awesome Canberra sun at a great venue. Always quality food. The breakfast salad and matcha smoothie went down a treat...thanks..."

Gianni Guglielmin

"I’m obsessed with the crunch açai bowl, definitely the best I have tasted and they cater to my intolerances of GF and DF! Plus they can make good..."

Bridget McShane

"Tried 80/20 for brekkie last week and was thoroughly impressed! I had the Sweet Potato and Kale Rosti and it was delicious. Fit out of the shop is..."

Rachel Colbert

"Absolutely love Eighty/Twenty best breakfast in Canberra and great service...."

Carina Sciberras

"I love this place. They work hard creating the freshest meals. Always good and the service is friendly and..."

Valia Palmer

"Loved my Warm Lentil Salad - absolutely delicious! The free wifi is also..."

Shazz Maree

"Great menu, the food is always delicious and packed with good stuff. Love..."

Jil Hogan

"I have only had positive experiences at this beautiful cafe. Staff are just lovely, caring and professional. Located on the the heart of Braddon..."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"Great atmosphere and location.Starting the day perfectly from @eightytwentyfood Some amazing dishes on offer, including a great..."

That Vegan Dad

"Popped into this cafe for a quick coffee with my family. Service was prompt and friendly. I had a lovely iced mocha and delicious raw caramel..."

S

"Ordered power bowl, avo and acai bowl. Colorful and delicious! Definitely will go again to try their coffee and smoothie. Perfect..."

Yue Wang

"On a second visit to this immensely popular wholefoods eatery, we were able to secure a table (it was a 45 minute wait last time and we were all too..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"The corner spot in now-bustling Braddon and outdoor seating is a big draw. The various fruit/vegetable/muesli dishes seem most popular and with good..."

Dominic Svensson

"I love this place. Great food (caveat this by saying the food served/ style doesn't suit everybody) Great coffee and lovely service. Sometimes the..."

Worldydelights

"Great location and great vibe! I came here for breakfast with friends and the Japanese bowl with salmon was really delicious! Light and full of..."

Luke

"Absolutely amazing coffee and food, served by some of the friendliest and most helpful staff I've ever seen. Will definitely be back as soon as..."

Conor Dwyer

"Comfy cafe with lovely interiors. Great location in Braddon. Not a huge place, so I imagine could be hard to get a table. Coffee was just okay. Good..."

Hanah Penrose

"Good spot for quick brunch and coffee. Felt hella healthy after we finished the whole plate. They have indoor and outdoor seatings and the staff are..."

Lestari Pradewo

"Great location on a corner in Braddon with outdoor seating or indoors by many of the large windows. Range of options, although disappointingly..."

Catherine MacLean

"Great food offering catering for all tastes.meat, paleo, gluten free etc and very tasty. The poached eggs were perfectly fine and veges were cooked..."

Hungry Hellenic

"Had the Green nourish bowl for breakfast this morning (with a side of haloumi) and I'm still thinking about how delicious it was several hours..."

Sarah Hately

"Met my friends at Eighty/Twenty cafe. I chose vegetarian. All food were severed in delicate and beautiful way which would bright all your..."

Sienna

"If you're going to 80/20, check out the Green Goodness Bowl - it's colourful, crunchy and flavoursome. Succulent grilled chicken breast is tossed..."

EdibleCities CBR

"The food was lovely, fresh and very inventive, some of the best vegetarian food I've had in Canberra however the service was average and the very..."

Ali Vego

"Delicious and nutritious breakfast here for our first morning in our nations capital. I got the chia and oat porridge with poached pear. DIVINE. Hubs..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Cute little place with really nice staff. The menu isn't as extensive as I'd sort of hope for, but all of the options they do have are pretty cool..."

Glenn Grant

"Really nice spot for breakfast on a sunny morning. Plenty of seating outside under the trees, sufficiently removed from the Lonsdale Street traffic...."

Andrew W

"Always a good experience here :) love the decor and the cheeky philosophy. I had the salmon and greens: interesting concept, it was like having lunch..."

Crème Brulee Crack

"Quite a limited menu, but what they do is beautifully presented with fresh ingredients. In a good location with plenty of seating inside and..."

Lauren Green

"Fresh, healthy food on offer. Coffee was good and so were the smoothies. Good value for money if you are looking for fresh cafe food that are light..."

Piggypiggy

"Absolutely fantastic experience. We came in for a late breakfast (more like lunch, really).. The ambience was very lovely with..."

Gertrude Underwood

"Love love love this place. Healthy options perfect for the work traveller looking to keep on track. Would love to see more take away healthy lunch..."

Char

"Probably the best health food I've had since being back in Canberra but it was just such an unpleasant experience . Crammed tables (half of..."

Ausbeagle

"All in all quite good. From my experience, it was all on the money. Easy, clean, good food and flavors. Nothing ground-breaking or worth peeling your..."

SirDineAlot

"Love the acai bowls and their coffee is probably the best on Lonsdale Street! Unfortunately my boyfriend who's not into ultra healthy food is not a..."

Jane

"I love how super healthy the food was here. I had the grilled barramundi with a giant salad. It was a lot to get through. I felt a bit like a rabbit..."

Greedygreedyguts

"I adore those beautiful spring weekend mornings when you can feel the sun shining on your face! My friend and I enjoyed one such morning sitting..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Although visiting on a cool Canberra Spring day, inside was crowded and noisy so we moved to an outdoor table overlooking the roundabout on Lonsdale..."

Rob C

"I almost ate here once when it just opened, but they didn't have eftpos, and once me and my husband saw the menu, we thought that not having eftpos..."

Wita Puspita

"Nice weekend menu provided, like the mini loaf and egg & bacon bun, fruit shake will be a good choice to have a try with a daily vitamin..."

Stella.lx.diao

"Love this place! Its great to finally have a healthy spot to go to for breakfast and lunch in Braddon. I live and work in Braddon so this place has..."

Ana

"Yummy healthy brunch. Had brunch here today -- I had the green nourish bowl with some added trout and it was great! My friend and I also really..."

Ashlee B

"Perfect breakfast and perfect coffee. And im a coffee snob lol.The raw sugarcane sugar for the coffee was nice. And because our meals came out a..."

Dan Smith

"FINALLY! A healthy place to eat!!. We went to 80/20 last night for dinner with my husband and 2 young children. I thought "hey, lets start off our..."

Z-licious

"Sweet Potato and Kale Rosti. The rosti is soft (clearly not fried) and the pesto tastes fresh and very basily. The egg was perfectly poached and the..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Outside area too hot and food average. Went to eighty twenty on a sunny weekday. The outside tables were excruciatingly hot as they were black in..."

Alice Mackie

"Great staff, great coffee, great place! :). Had coffee at Eighty/Twenty today and left very happy. Staff were friendly, coffee was strong & tasty. It..."

Lloyd Rinaldi

"Two of us couldn’t go past the sweet potato rosti, with pesto, poached egg and cherry tomatoes (which I wouldn’t recommend sticking your fork..."

Adventures In Winterland

"The focus is 80% on healthy good food and 20% on indulgence. Officially opening earlier this week, sister duo and owners of Eighty/Twenty, Klarisa..."

Foodpornjournal

"This newly opened cafe in Braddon offers clean eating with a little bit of indulging and for a good price too! I absolutely cannot wait to come back..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"Following on from my weekend post where I met the lovely owners behind Eighty/Twenty Food, the latest addition to Lonsdale Street, it was always a..."

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