Who else gets insane chocolate cravings in winter? Instead of reaching for the same old Cadbury or Nestlé, rather indulge in some truly magnificent, skillfully crafted chocolate treats.
We’re sharing a few of our favourite places to get some of the most divine choccies. Think unique, hand-crafted, artisanal goodness.
Here’s where you’ll find the sweetest goods:
De Villiers Chocolate
De Villiers Chocolate, one of Africa’s first bean-to-bar chocolate brands, just made one of the world’s most craved foods more accessible – without adding sugar, dairy or gluten and without any compromise on taste!
Slabs range from milk to dark chocolate and include every decadent flavour one could ask for. Coconut Blonde white chocolate and Honey Comb milk chocolate are two of our favourites!
If you’re like us and want to eat them all, you can order a gorgeous gift pack with slabs of your choosing.
Location: Spice Route Farm, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Paarl, 7624
Website: devillierschocolate.com
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My Sugar
My Sugar combines traditional techniques with innovation and artistry. Every item is hand-crafted in-house using the finest local and global ingredients with a My Sugar twist.
The My Sugar goodies have become iconic in Cape Town, serving up the most intricate chocolates we’ve ever tasted.
Perfect for getting a little adventurous, their flavour combos range from classic to revolutionary. You’ll love the Whisky and Tobacco skull and the Caramello-Buddha, to name a few.
Vegan options are also available.
Address: 3, La Rhone Building, 77 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060
Website: mysugar.co.za
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Honest Chocolate
Honest Chocolate is a small artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate company that believes in keeping things handcrafted, using old school methods, using quality organically produced ingredients, and making a pure chocolate that has a deliciously distinct feel and taste.
They serve beautifully wrapped slabs, spreads and handmade chocolates perfect for spoiling yourself. The slab collection gift will be something special! You’ll love the 70% with Miso and Tamari Roasted Sunflower Seeds — it’s sublime!
Vegan options available.
Address:64A Wale St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Website: honestchocolate.co.za
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Hippolyta’s Chocolate Tasting Room
While on the hunt for good-quality chocolate decorations for Christmas, home chef and entrepreneur Debbie Taylor, and her partner Jan, spotted a gap in the local South African market. Lovers of fine chocolate, the couple soon realised that South Africa was lacking in the luxury-chocolate department. And so, Hippolytas was born.
Perfectly pink, their Ruby Chocolate Square Mendiant is the ideal treat for self-indulgence.
Vegan options available.
Address: The Estuaries, 19 Oxbow Cres, Century City, Cape Town, 7441
Website: hippolytas.com
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