Crafted with skill and precision, the best Australian chocolate is something no Aussie would argue with. When we say “Australian chocolate,” we mean chocolate that’s actually produced and distributed in these very parts by the best Australian chocolate brands. We won’t go as far as to tell France or Belgium to bugger off, but should they pull their chocolate from our shelves, you won’t see us crying over it. And with all due respect to Cadbury’s Australian arm, this just isn’t that kind of list.
As you’ll soon discover, there’s more Australian-made chocolate than you even anticipated. It comes to us from leading Australian chocolate brands such as Zokoko, Just William, and Haigh’s, to name a few. Hailing from all across the nation, these acclaimed purveyors are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Without further delay, here are the best Australian chocolate brands.
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1. Monsieur Truffe
This Australian chocolate company began as a one-man operation back in 2006, exclusively serving Melbourne’s Prahran market. Jump ahead a few years and Monsieur Truffe is bigger and better than ever before, with a factory, online store, and a number of International Chocolate Awards winning bars under its belt, including;
- 2020 Silver: Monsieur Truffe (Australia) – 28% White Chocolate with Native Peach.
- 2019 Silver: Monsieur Truffe (Australia) – 29% Peach Melba.
- 2018 Silver: Monsieur Truffe (Australia) – Australian Plum.
- 2017 Bronze: Monsieur Truffe (Australia) – Ecuador 55%.
Between the organic ingredients, sustainable packaging, tremendous variety, and award-winning flavours there’s a reason we love this artisanal Australian chocolate brand.
Address: 351 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Phone: (03) 9380 4915
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2. Jasper + Myrtle
A small chocolate maker based in Canberra, this Australian chocolate brand features ethically sourced beans from Peru and Papua New Guinea. Jasper + Myrtle roast their breands on-site, and then blend in all sorts of quality ingredients. With no artificial colours or preservatives used, sustainability and traceability is at the heart of Li Peng and Peter’s business. The brand has also found success at the International Chocolate Awards, taking home a number of awards over the years, including;
- 2020 Gold: Jasper and Myrtle (Australia) – Bougainville PNG 66% Dark Chocolate
- 2019 Bronze: Jasper and Myrtle (Australia) – Dark Chocolate Coated Ginger.
- 2019 Bronze: Jasper and Myrtle (Australia) – Lemon Myrtle and Macadamia Milk chocolate.
- 2017 Silver: Jasper and Myrtle (Australia) – Espresso Dark Chocolate.
Address: Unit 9 Building 3.1/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am–4:30pm, Sat 2-4:30pm
Phone: 0416 182 477
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3. The Smooth Chocolator
Yoon Kim (not Sade) is the person behind theis ethically sourced Australian chocolate brand. The Smooth Chocolator sources their cocoa beans from various regions around the world then carefully roasts, cracks, winnows, conches, and tempers to perfection. The result is a vast array of distinctive flavours, which has helped this Australian chocolate brand pick up a number of awards, including;
- 2019 Gold: The Smooth Chocolator (Australia) – Piura Blanco Peru 67%
- 2019 Silver: The Smooth Chocolator (Australia) – Ramnath Trinidad 67%
- 2019 Silver: The Smooth Chocolator (Australia) – Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 70%
Based in: Geelong
Prices from: $12.50
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4. Koko Black
Every chocolate crafted by Koko Black has its own unique personality and story. Any given day you’ll find the team at Man of Many feasting on a block or two. This is our personal favourite Aussie chocolate brand – but we’re a little biased aren’t we? If you haven’t heard of the brand yet (somehow) get aquinted, this is everything you love about the classic elevated to the next level.
With over 100 chocolates and counting – the Koko Black range is complex, indulgent and adventurous. Seasonal offerings are strong, and the packaging is simply second to none. The perfect gift to yourself, a friend or even the whole office with corporate packages available. When you take the finest Belgian couverture chocolate and meticulously handcraft everything in Melbourne using premium natural ingredients the result speaks for itself.
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5. Zokoko
Some of the best chocolate in Australia comes to us from chocolatier Michelle Morgan, who plies her craft at the base of the Blue Mountains. The Alto Bene Bolivian 68% dark chocolate won gold at the Sydney Royal Chocolate Competition and with good reason. Along similarly acclaimed lines, the award-winning Tranquilidad 72% must be tasted to be believed. Since 2009, Morgan has been raising the chocolate bar and she won’t be stopping any time soon.
Located in: Eco Blue Business Park
Address: 3/90/84 Old Bathurst Rd, Emu Heights NSW 2750
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm
Phone: (02) 4735 0600
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6. Bahen & Co
Winemaker Josh Bahen made a seamless transition into chocolate, restoring the vintage age of chocolatiering by utilising a 1930’s Barth Sirocco Ball Roaster and circa 1910 Guitard Melangeur in the batch process. Slow and special is how we would describe the chocolate from this Australian brand. The cocoa beans themselves are directly sourced from some of the most remote and exotic places in the world, then stone-ground, conched, tempered, and wrapped at Bahen’s factory in the Margaret River wine region. Choose at random amongst a variety of bars or simply go with the gift set because you can do no wrong with this Australian chocolate brand.
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7. Haigh’s Chocolate
Alfred E. Haigh founded this Australian chocolate company all the way back in 1915 and here we are over a century later and the brand is still making chocolate from scratch using raw UTZ-certified cocoa beans as a source. In 1993, it launched the Easter bilby, which has since become the stuff of local legend. With store locations in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, Haigh’s endures as a veritable institution and a damn great one at that.
Headquarters: Adelaide
Number of locations: 22
Founded: 1915
Number of employees: 600+
Type of business: Private
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8. Hunted + Gathered
A huge winner at the 2018 Australian Food Awards, this Melbourne-based collective maintains a “less is more” philosophy. To that end, no single chocolate bar contains more than five ingredients, while most have merely three. In other words, it’s all about the bean, which in this case is sourced directly from co-ops in Central and South America. Purity be thy name!
Address: 68 Gwynne St, Cremorne VIC 3121
Phone: (03) 9421 6800
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9. Melbourne Cocoa
Former punk band manager and winemaker Peter Wilson discovered the wonders of Valrhona chocolate while travelling through Europe. He and partner Juliana Kennedy launched this Australian chocolate brand in Victoria’s Yarra Valley soon after. That was 25 years ago. Featuring exquisite flavours, melt-in-your-mouth textures, and clever names, the brand’s small-batch blends have been pleasing palates ever since.
Address: 6 Briarty Rd, Gruyere VIC 3770
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am–5:30pm
Phone: (03) 5964 9388
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10. Just William Chocolates
Located on one of Sydney’s trendiest streets, this Australian chocolate shop has garnered quite the following since opening its doors in 1984. Owner Suzanne Francis comes from four generations of chocolate makers and she puts that experience to deft use, one handmade batch at a time. Stop in to see what all the fuss is about.
Address: 4 William St, Paddington NSW 2021
Hours: Tues-Wed 11am-1:30pm, Thur-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat 10:30am-1:30pm
Phone: (02) 9331 5468
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11. Metiisto Chocolate
What began in Sweden is now based in Toowoomba, QLD, and we’re all the more thankful for it. Making full use of its new digs, Metiisto ethically sources its cocoa beans from nearby regions like the Solomon Islands, where small-batch farmers go to great lengths to achieve the highest quality. Each and every bean is inspected by the brand before it’s roasted, winnowed, refined, conched, aged, tempered, and wrapped. One taste and you’ll know what all these awards at the Internationl Chocolate Awards are for, including;
- 2018 Bronze: Metiisto (Australia) – Patovaki 85%
- 2016 Bronze: Metiisto (Australia) – Madagascar 72%
- 2016 Bronze: Metiisto (Australia) – Madagascar 56% Dark Milk
Address: 538 Alderley St, Harristown QLD 4350
Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Phone: 0401 948 757
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12. Ms Peacock Confections
Her name is Lisa Morley but you know her best as Ms Peacock, whose award-winning expertise knows no bounds. If you can think of it, you’ll find it here in the form of honeycomb smash bars and candied nuts and everything in between. The brand also offers a mystery gift service, where you can anonymously send chocolate to a friend or loved one, who must use three clues to guess your identity.
Address: Unit 2/6-10 Owen St, Mittagong NSW 2575
Hours: Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Phone: 0408 056 225
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13. Sue Lewis Chocolatier
Hailing from Perth, Sue Lewis is everything one of the best Australian chocolatiers should be and more. Every single chocolate is handmade on-site, using both local ingredients and some of the world’s finest covertures. The truffles or bars will do you just right, as will Lewis’ famous Rocky Road.
Located in: State Buildings
Address: State Buildings, Corner St George’s Terrace &, Barrack St, Perth WA 6000
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Phone: 0452 423 323
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14. Maleny Chocolate Company
Maleny Chocolate Company is a top Australian provider that churns out a choice product by hand. Staying true to its core principles, the brand never uses artificial flavourings or vegetable oils, using only the best Belgian chocolate couverture for their bars before loading them generously toppings and wrapping them up. You won’t find any fake compound chocolate and definitely no preservatives or artificial flavours either. Best eaten fresh, and quickly!
Address: Rainforest Plaza, Unit 4/43 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552
Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm
Phone: (07) 5499 9595
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15. Just Bliss Chocolates
The name pretty much says it all and this boutique chocolate brand duly abides. Located in Adelaide, Just Bliss Chocolates delivers handcrafted and hand-painted chocolates, including the renowned Gin & Tonic Truffles – need we say anymore? These chocolates make for the perfect gift, to say the least.
Located in: Rundle Mall
Address: 5/38 Gawler Pl, Adelaide SA 5000
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Phone: (08) 7225 4872
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16. Winnow Chocolates
All-natural and delicious, Winnow Chocolates are simply bursting with eye-catching colour and flavourful distinction. Using organic, fair-trade couverture chocolate, the brand employs the traditional French technique of hand-tempering on marble. Waste is kept to a minimum while the taste is truly maxed out.
Address: Shop 2, 33 Station Street Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 – By appointment only
Contact: [email protected]
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17. Luka Chocolates
Inspired by Belgian methods and makers, this top Aussie brand offers excellence in every bite. Passionately combining a blend of premium couverture with locally sourced ingredients including fresh cream, organic honey, 100% pure fruit juices, nuts, fruits and spices to create some of the best chocolate in Australia. If you’re local to the area, why not visit the Wyong Milk Factory in Yarramalong Valley to go full Willy Wonka. And bring your sweet tooth.
Address: Chocolate Boutique and, factory 10/141-155 Alison Rd, Wyong NSW 2259
Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-2pm
Phone: (02) 4355 4848
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18. Couverture & Co
For a true small-batch experience, head into the suburbs of Brisbane and track down this beloved brick and mortar. Each truffle and bar is hand tempered, dipped, and piped in an onsite kitchen before hitting the display case. It doesn’t get any fresher than this, folks.
Address: 19A Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill QLD 4059
Hours: Tue-Thur 9:30am-5:30pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Phone: (07) 3367 3000
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19. Daintree Estates
Not only is this native chocolate brand 100% owned and operated by Aussies, but it actually sources cocoa beans from the Daintree region of tropical Far North Queensland. That makes Daintree Estates the first brand to commercially produce chocolate of Australian origin. Enlisting help from a cooperative of farmers, it even uses local dairy and sugar as well. The words “made in Australia” don’t get any more all-encompassing than they do here. Unfortunately, you might have to be a wholesaler to score some of this single-origin goodness. Good luck.
Location: Daintree QLD
Contact: [email protected]
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General FAQ
What is the most popular chocolate in Australia?
Despite a growing number of local producers, global brands such as Cadbury, Hershey’s, and Mars provide the best-selling chocolate in Australia. Cadbury is the nation’s best-selling chocolate brand and its oldest Australian factory is located in Tasmania.
Is Australian chocolate different?
Small-batch producers are always going to offer something unique in terms of taste. However, even the chocolate from larger brands like Cadbury will taste different in Australia than they do elsewhere.
What are the best Australian chocolate brands?
Some of the best small-batch chocolate brands in Australia are the following: Haigh’s, Metiisto, Monsieur Truffe, Ms Peacock, Kennedy and Wilson, Zokoko, and Bahen & Co.
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Jacob Osborn
Jacob Osborn is an accomplished author and journalist with over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and co-authored a Young Adult novel through Simon & Schuster. Now based in Portland, Oregon, Jacob specialises in entertainment, technology and alcohol reporting. You might find him crate-digging at the nearest record store or sampling whisky at the nearest bar. He daydreams of travelling around the world, but for now, the world will have to come to him by way of lifestyle products, gear, gadgetry, and entertainment. Let’s call it a happy compromise while he saves up for the next big trip.