Sing Chongkijthavorn
Koko Black is always one of my favourite places to go for hot chocolate. The one on the Royal Arcade is always pack. It's really hard to get a table. I decided to catch a tram to the Koko Black on the Paris end of Collins St. This one has less people.
I ordered the traditional Belgium Hot Chocolate and the Caramel Delice. The hot chocolate is great and the caramel delice is good. It's caramel, so expect it to be sweet. After I finished both of them, I honestly sweet out. Hahaha š¤£
Ian Woodruff
FANCY CHOCOLATES AND A GOOD PLACE FOR A BITE AND HOT CHOCOLATE :)
Located opposite Collins Place, Koko Black maintains the "luxury" feel of this end of Collins Street.
Good range of chocolates, cakes and small pastries. Decent coffees and of course, hot chocolate.
For people with mobility issues there is a small step up at entry but otherwise fully flat and ample room to negotiate a wheelchair or frame .
Sophia Carroll
Best hot chocolates in town. Although the cakes and dessert options are wonderful, I prefer to choose a couple of chocolates to have with a hot chocolate. The boxed chocolates make luxurious gifts.
SAS X
Coming straight from Switzerland and very close from both France and Belgium, I really had high expectations when I came to visit and try Koko Black in Australia as I've been told that the brand was well known for its excellent chocolate. Well I surely haven't been disappointed ! The service was very good, the place is lovely and the chocolates are simply amazing ! I loved it !
Esther Wong
The waitress was cold, probably due to a bad morning or something but service wasnāt the best.
Iāve heard a lot of great things about Koko Blackās hot chocolate so decided to give this place a go.
The drinks came promptly after we ordered, and I couldnāt really taste much of the ā54% Belgian chocolateā. All I can taste was sugar and cream and milk, with the faintest hint of chocolate. I couldnāt finish my drink.
My mother ordered Mocha and said it was average (I donāt drink coffee so I canāt really say how it was).
Plus, it was overpriced and overrated.
The place was clean and beautiful, but by 11:30, the place (although not packed) was very loud and noisy, and people have to yell at each other just to converse. It wasnāt a pleasant experience for us and we donāt we will try anymore Koko Black drinks from now on.
Alannah McCarley
Had the Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tart and the Black Forest Cake. The black forest was more mousse than anything, hardly any sponge but it was still good. We also had a Hot Chocolate and a Espresso and Caramel Frappe. I wouldāve preferred the espresso and caramel frappe without as much ice as it was hard to drink but it was still good.
Ivana Fundak
Coffee was below average and the milk was full of bubbles. We tried tasting plate because it looked spectacular. Chocolate dome cake was still completely frozen from inside after we pour the chocolate on top of the cake. Next was caramel cake very bland taste. Raspberry sponge cake was dry and chewy and again bland. Chocolate layer cake was very nice, delicious and moist. Definitely recommend. And the last cake that I don't remember the name - round one with wafer in the middle was also tasty. 10 min after we left the place both my husband and I felt stomach ache and we had to run home.
Lain Duong
Top notch experience. I went in about 15 mins early for my catch up. The guys were so lovely, talked to me about what drink to have, got me water, no hassles about the fact that I won't order for another 15-20 mins and even give me taster chocolate. Fantastic. I definitely will come back.
Morgs71
I'm a huge fan of Koko Black's delectable chocolates, so I made sure to grab some before the lockdown just in time for Easter. They had an amazing display of Easter eggs, and I couldn't resist buying a few to take home. Hubby nabbed a huge dark chocolate and cashew egg, whilst I grabbed a cute tin of chocolate bunnies and crispy eggs. <br/><br/>My favourite thing about this particular store is the cute aqua coffee cart out the front of the store. Such a great idea for grabbing a takeaway, and of course their coffee is excellent too. Both the staff inside and out were lovely and friendly, and it's enough to keep me returning to Koko Black for the finest quality chocolates.
Joanne | Melbournecitay
Koko black now smartly built an outdoor drink cart - very attractive to those shopping in the area and in need of a drink! The mocha I had was okay - there wasnāt a strong dosage of chocolate which usually makes the drink extra delicious. Caffeine was sufficient to wake me up and quite standard. <br/><br/>The star of the show was the iced chocolate! it came with salted caramel ice cream and was just so good on a hot summer day! I kept sneaking sips off my friendās drink cos it was just delicious - especially the salted caramel ice cream! The dessert drink is priced at a hefty $9, but worth it!
Some Bunee Loves Food
I didn't feel like a full hot chocolate but felt like having some chocolate so the kids hot chocolate was a good idea at this visit. It was a cute little cup and had some chocolate art on top. The hot chocolate was very creamy and wasn't as sweet. Just what I felt like!
Stelly
I had the lucky opportunity to experience Koko Blackās latest collaboration with Dan Hunter, and what a treat it was! We tried the Chocolate Bomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, and the Praline Tasting Plate. Of the three, my favourite has to be the Ice Cream Sandwich - I loved the salty and sweet flavours, and the crumbly biscuit paired with the cool and creamy ice cream. The Chocolate Bomb was very light, like marshmallow, although I wasnāt the biggest fan of the roasted wattle seed flavour. The Praline Tasting Plate came in an assortment of three - I loved both the Strawberry Gum ganache and Salted macadamia caramel the most.
Foood4Dayzzz
Pretty nice place to grab a hot drink on a cold morning. I wouldn't recommend going there for a massive meal because that's not really what it's for.
Connie
Tried the Koko Black x Dan Hunter Range with the 3 different desserts and quite enjoyed it. My fav was definitely the ice cream sandwich because the cold helped to cut through some of the sweetness. I didnāt enjoy the chocolate bomb as much as it was very very sweet.āthe belgian hot choc was really rich and warmed me up!
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<br/><br/>As a big fan of dark chocolate, Koko Black is a great place to get my chocolate desserts. Ā <br/><br/>Wonderful place to buy chocolate gifts. Price is at the higher end but I love the varieties they have.<br/><br/>Their iced chocolate is to die for. I got addicted to it ever since I first drank it. Though the last time I came, their iced chocolate was far too milky and lack of the chocolate flavour I remember, they probably add too much milk to it.<br/><br/>Would love to come back here again soon.
Gee
A decadent hot chocolate that for me, rivals Godiva. Always busy by day with meetings of business people at the top end of town and the odd tourist that wanders in.
Some Bunee Loves Food
Love a pretty cake with a lot of different textures and layers. I forgot what cake this was, but it was pretty yummy, and a bit too sweet. I like their hot chocolate here - very creamy and chocolately.
Cray
Friendly staff, hot chocolate was nice $7. Had the Belgium cup, sat inside, good atmosphere. Recommend as a place to catch up with a couple of friends for a goss season!
Espy Eats
3.5<br/>This morningās strong almond milk latte was bought in Koko black. My timing is perfect, as it was Valentineās day they had some divine caramel heart filled chocolates to sample whilst you waited.<br/> <br/>The coffee was nice and strong the almond milk slightly sweet and it all went very well with my Valentineās Day chocolate.
Neda
Came here for a study session on Saturday afternoon and it was a good cafe to get some work done. Not too busy, wifi available, comfortable seats. There weren't any powerpoints we could find though. The chilli hot choc was nice and spicy, though I would've preferred a touch more sweetness.
Sss
Waiter is very friendly and fresh boy. But waitress(barista) was very cold and unhappy person! Iāve ever seen thatās person in hospitality job. I like Koko black but I will not back again.
CQL
Passed by this place and it looked classic from the outside, then had my afternoon hot chocolate here. It was pretty crowded. Hot belgian chocolate with orange flavor was my favorite here , affogato was great and I love the hot chocolates here, ambience was abit classic and pretty comfy. Service was quite friendly.
Hangry Mama
First up, what a beautiful building to sit down in and enjoy a hot chocolate on a cold winters day. Hubby enjoyed his chilli hot chocolate and I loved my orange hot chocolate. It really hit the spot.<br/><br/>Oh and I loved all the samples placed out on the counter tops. Kicking myself I didn't buy a bag of the dark chocolate peppermint buttons. Oh well, it's a good excuse to go back I guess.<br/>
Willtravelforfood17
I like their interesting products such as large chunks of honeycomb covered chocolate and truffle chocolates that you can buy from the store. If you feel inclined to indulge yourself in some hot chocolate and chocolates in the cafe, the chocolate is rich and velvety. The price is, of course, also on another level.
Esther Wong
The waitress was cold, probably due to a bad morning or something but service wasnāt the best. <br/>Iāve heard a lot of great things about Koko Blackās hot chocolate so decided to give this place a go. <br/>The drinks came promptly after we ordered, and I couldnāt really taste much of the ā54% Belgian chocolateā. All I can taste was sugar and cream and milk, with the faintest hint of chocolate. I couldnāt finish my drink. <br/>My mother ordered Mocha and said it was average (I donāt drink coffee so I canāt really say how it was). <br/>Plus, everything was overpriced and in my opinion, overrated. <br/><br/>The place was clean and beautiful, but by 11:30am, the place (although not packed) was very loud and noisy, and people have to yell at each other just to converse. It wasnāt a pleasant experience for us and we donāt think we will try anymore Koko Black drinks from now on.
Mikey Lee Ray
PAINT IT BLACK :)<br/><br/>(Award yourself 10 points if you know who sings the song)<br/><br/>I wanted to end my food tour of Collins Street on a sweet note so I paid a visit to Koko Black. It has a nice look to it, very classy and a bit of old world charm as well. Oh and they do some mean chocolate treats as well. I ordered a hazelnut hot chocolate and a black forest gateau and both were delicious.<br/><br/>The hazelnut hot chocolate was nice and rich, a little bit sweet and with that awesome hazelnut nutty taste and texture. The gateau was mouthwateringly good. Rich, sweet and damn tasty. No wonder they call chocolate 'devil food' hehe. Definitely worth a visit chocoholics :)
The Gastronaut
The place has great selection of chocolate. It's got all sort of varieties. They do gift packs too. The service is quick and friendly. Like their packaging too.
Cynthia Giang
The upstairs seating has a nice ambience and olden day looking furniture. Service is a bit slow when busy, but worth it and still pleasant. The hot chocolate is delicious, although the coffee was a bit too bitter. Portions are pretty good.
Jessica Yan
I tried its belgian, hazelnut, and chili hot chocolate and it tastes really good. I love its hazelnut handcrafted chocolate the most. I enjoy my time chilling in their cafe served by the friendly staffs.
Wandering Ella
Cozy place to go for catchups. Their hot chocolate is pretty good although I find it that can be a little bit watered down at times when I visit. Their desert degustation had pretty interesting items that were great.
Inez
Situated in a lovely old building. The prices are high, but usually the offerings are of a very high standard. Worth a visit for a bit of chocolate indulgence.
Generous Serve
Always love coming here to satisfy my sweet tooth in a stylish setting. Ā French Handbag reluctantly got dragged in, but pretty sure he secretly enjoyed it. Ā Had the dark chocolate, with hard mandarin filling. Ā This was softened with the small jug of ko ko black chocolate provided, drizzled over the top! Ā dessert was ver soft and elegant. Ā A couple of mouthfuls was enough to satisfy.
Andrea VL
Just passing on way to an appointment and couldn't resist having a treat. A hot chocolate drink and a chocolate mousse- totally wicked, but wonderful!
GlutenschmootenMelbourne
Dark salted caramel chocolate in and around my mouth at kokoblackchocolate šAnd yes they have gluten free as is most of the chocolates on the menu. All are labelled with clear guides as to what is gluten &nut free! & the soy cappuccinos are bomb. The cafe is dim, romantic and cosy. There's nothing not to love about Koko black
DianaW
Koko Black who can walk past it? Not me that is a certainty.Ā Needed Easter treats & this is definately the place to get something a little bit different & of highest quality with great service
Anupama Singh
Rating it 5 cause I absolutely loved iced chocolate. The taste of chocolate of smooth and it was blended perfect. It had chocolate ice cream and ice cream of great taste . <br/><br/>The place is classy and every piece of chocolate was tempting , I'm definitely going to try every chocolate dessert of the menu before I leave the Melbourne.
Tammy
Koko Black is a popular chain coffee shop that carries a great variety of truffles and chocolates, as well as chocolate shaving hot cocoa. They also have an in house cafe where they serve their hot cocoa and other desserts - all of which look quite good! I really wanted to try their iced hot chocolate, but I stuffed from lunch...<br/><br/>The packaging is classy (but overall everything is a bit expensive), make great gifts, and the cute bunnies in the window are beckoning you to indulge yourself!
Olivia Murray
I really like Koko Black, they have a solid hot chocolate. I do prefer the chili chocolate as it isn't too rich and has a nice spice to it. I also really enjoy their chocolates, personal favorite is the sea salt chocolate. I would suggest to buy the chocolates than dessert plates as our apple crumble panacotta was rather bland.
Finy
The dessert was really good. The ambience was really nice and the customer service was amazing. I do not remember what i ordered now (attached is a picture) but the chocolate was smooth and delicious.
LuciferTSN
Famous for its chocolate and CBD store is especially renowned for its delicious hot chocolate. It is creamy and rich, which chocolate lovers will feel like it's heaven.
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
I had the Apple Crumble Panna Cotta and Hazelnut Hot Chocolate. The taste of the Panna Cotta was right with a nice apple mixture at the bottom with crumbly base. Texture of the Panna Cotta was not quite right as it was more cheesecake like rather than wobbly texture it should be. The hot chocolate tasted nice. Service was very good.
Nat
Don't need to address my love to Koko Black as it's my top choice when I think of chocolate. <br/><br/>Though I had a lot of them before but dine in is the first time. We had ice chocolate ( in such cold weather!!!) and chocolate mousse, it sounds cliche but it's always the best way to tell it's quality. (The simplest is the hardest! )<br/><br/>The staff are really nice, it was all packed on Sunday afternoon, we had really good service. I accidentally dropped the chocolate on my sweater and was trying to remove the stain, the staff handed me a wet towel when she walked pass without me asking for help! <br/>That's a sweet move. <br/><br/>The ice chocolate is so rich, unlike normal ice chocolate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it has dark chocolate flavour! You can taste the richness of different texture of chocolate so as the mousse. The shredded chocolate, a piece of dark chocolate. I feel I am in a modern version of Charlie and the Chocolate factory!<br/>
Sinfulorganiccook
I have a confession to make. I never had a cake in Koko Black...until a few weeks ago. To give you my honest verdict, I still love everything from Ganache Chocolates. View web version
Fiona Gass
We are frequent visitors to Koko Black; to both their CBD and Carlton salon locations.<br/>We have never had a disappointing experience at Koko Black; the coffee and tea are great and when pairing with a truffle or two, it's impossible to go wrong!<br/>The decor is lovely with its leather chairs/couches and antique-style chandeliers; it provides a charming and cosy atmosphere.<br/>
Vikrant Chaudhary
Best chocolateria. Reserve it for special occasions or for days you want some sweet to pull you up. Their chocolate is the best around and dark chocolates are great too.
Helenaconia
Regular belgian hot choco, nothing special for me. Somehow overrated since the price is slightly expensive, but i love the front store open air area on collins, great ambience
Petitepatissiereblog
I have never tried their chocolates prior to this visit, although Iāve always been a fan of their decadent iced chocolate, which I only reserve for days where I am feeling especially vulnerable. Haha. During this visit, I bought a box of 6! I was at the Collins St store at about 8.30am and there were already 3 tables of dine-in customers, ordering chocolates. Wow. There really isnāt a specific time for eating desserts
Chatnoirmiaow
Better than Block Arcade store. We were told by the Block Arcade store that we needed to wait for a table for at least 20 minutes. This store (Collin St) had plenty of space, no waiting required, much more comfortable seats and the staff was very friendly. Tried the tasting plate, which had chocolates, chocolate mousse, chocolate ice-cream and the like between four people and we were all full and satisfied. The drinks were excellent too. Will come back to this store from now on.
Nona Tukang Makan
...Koko Black has a beautiful classic interior, which makes customers feel like they are eating at a lux...
Adelaidefoodcentral
The Collins Street store in Melbourne simply exudes style and elegance with itās beautiful classic interior. Trying to make the most of my visit, a friend and I decide to order the Dessert Degustation so that we can experience a bit of everything.
Gerardfern
Don't waste your money here. I came here with high expectations only to be thoroughly disappointed. <br/>Do not come here if you wish to have a conversation, as you won't be able to hear your companion over the screeching noise coming from the coffee machine. The wooden floors do not help with this issue, so finding a new barista is essential (which brings me onto the next point)...<br/>I ordered a hot chocolate (way over priced) and didn't even want to finish it. The milk had been burned from over steaming it, the chocolate left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I left feeling sick that I had to pay for something so expensive when I could have gotten a better drink at 7/11. <br/>The service was not much better, I was made to feel that my presence was not wanted, the waitress didn't even bother to smile. <br/>I will not be returning anytime soon.
Sofia
Staff were incredibly pushy and didn't want to serve us despite arriving 30 minutes before close - we just wanted a coffee and would have been out in 10 minutes. I also got attitude when I suggested to my partner we go somewhere else. Pick up your game guys!!
Food
Love this place. I love this place, people refer to it as my "other office". The hot chocolate is velvety smooth, rich and delicious but the cup is very large. I tend to order the baby iced chocolate, which seems to contain all the icecream and chocolate of its big brother, but with less milk. Very delicious with none of the ice block fillers you get at some places. They also give you a spoon to allow you to mix it properly and finish off any icecream that won't go up the straw. The upholstered chairs, if you can snaffle one, makes it hard to leave. The staff are just delightful. The only downside I have is the coffee machine is so loud it is hard to hold conversations. Highly recommended.
Two Sheds
Nice coffee, nice surroundings and pleasant stuff. Love it.
Carol Marshman
We visited city and enjoyed excellent coffees and wonderful service at Koko Black. Definitely worth a return visit. Yummy!!!
Foodie101
Chilli Hot Chocolate. The concept baffles but the taste blows your mind. Very Very Very Good Hot chocolate...
į¢į¾įį¬į” ā¢ RDZ
Friendly staff n great choc. The staff were nice and friendly and the mousse.. just melt my heart!! the weather may cold, but this place just warm me up :)
Bruce Christie
Unbelievably slow and disorganized. Have been sitting here nearly an hour and still no hot chocolates. Not a big order and not that busy.
Drake
A masterpiece.. Beautiful decor, well thought out display and heavenly delights definitely made my visit here worth remembering. <br/><br/>I have heard alot about koko black before. Previously I had visited other chocolate lounges and cafes but none comes close to this one. <br/><br/>The staff: Perfect. I almost thought they came out of some assembly line. They were all perfect. The only staff this perfect I have come across was at a 3 michelin star restaurant in Hong Kong (Caprice). Greeted me without making me feel the rush to make a decision. Showed me a table and gave me just enough time to browse. There were only two staff on the floor, one wait staff and one barista. But they managed superbly, I know cafes with 6 staff that get nothing done. <br/><br/>I was then given my 3 choices of chocolate as well as their hot belgium chocolate. It was all amazing. I could not praise this place enough. Do go, you will not regret it. Worth every minute of your time.
Lee And Sinead
I have tried a lot of the hot chocolate on offer in our fair city. KoKo black does a wonderful job of making it not too thick not too milky. Lovely stuff
Noshbites
My coffee was strong and hot and definitely hit the spot I was looking to fill. The brownie was more crumbly than what I had expected and..
Popcornandtoast
the dessert degustation is themed around Koko Blackās most popular pralines.. tied together visually and on the palate, the creativity and thought that went behind each dessert, with a mere single chocolate treat as its source of inspiration.
Popcornandtoast
eggy chocolatey choux pastry, coated in a tangy fragrant raspberry crackle, an almost macaron-like sugary crumble. A lush creamy custard encased within as well as a sweet berry coulis
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
One gusty weekend afternoon, we found ourselves at the old-fashioned stone chiselled doorway of Koko Blackās Collins St boutique. Once inside, there must have been about 30-40 persons eagerly awaiting in a queue to be seated. If you have not yet been, thatās terrible, but quickly, the boutique is a little dark brown den lined with a never-ending glass counter of chocolate bites and mirrored shelving of other chocolate products. It is lit with stunning cherub crystal wall and ceiling lighting and with velvety curtains draping one wall.
Gastrology
Chocolate has the wonderful quality of being able to make great times even better. At Christmas time especially, chocolate deliciously accentuates shared moments spent celebrating
Melbourne Glutton
IĀ was extended an invitation to try out Koko Blackās latest summer menu and visited the Collins Street salon with J. J had confessed of her obsession with Koko Black many times, so I knew that I had a knowledgeable expert with me in tow. Her general love for desserts also armed her with extra credentials to review the new menu. Ā We arrived a few hours ahead of our scheduled appointment because I actually had a high tea session to attend in the afternoon. Ā The staff were happy enough to accommodate us and ran us through the new additions as well as some old favourites. Ā It was very very difficult to choose our orders as there were so many tantalising options on the menu. After much agonising analysis, debate, and contemplation, we decided on a Mango Spectacular, the Salted Caramel Delice and a Belgian Mousse. J sensibly ordered a tea so as to counteract the sweetness, and the staff generously brought me a Hot Chocolate Affogato. Ā The vanilla bean ice cream that featured in these desserts was an absolute standout in terms of flavour, texture and taste. Of the desserts, my favourite was the Mango Spectacular followed closely by the Salted Caramel Delice. The coconut crumble in the Mango Spectacular was addictively crunchy and I felt similarly about the gooey dollops of crunchy caramel toffee at the centre of the Salted Caramel Delice. Ā Thanks again to BeKnown and Koko Black for such a wonderfully indulgent experience.
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