Taste your way through the city's best choc chip cookies, artisan chocolate shops and limited-edition Easter desserts.

Maison Bâtard's famous mousse

Decadent and befitting of Melbourne's most luxe new restaurant, Maison Bâtard's mousse au chocolat is a masterpiece. Soar up to the Parisian-inspired terrace to try this much-loved dessert. It comes with a big dollop of crème Chantilly and a shower of Belgian chocolate shards

A restaurant table with two chocolate mousse desserts served in glasses.
Image via Maison Bâtard Instagram

Dubai chocolate strawberry cup at Rongcha

Local Thai dessert spot Rongcha is no stranger to a trending dessert. After breaking the internet with its torched smores hot choccie, Rongcha is bringing Dubai chocolate to Melbourne. A cup of fresh strawberries is layered with pistachio sauce, crispy knafeh and a drizzle of dark chocolate.

Melb's newest chocolate shop

For an indulgent chocolate fix, Godiva on Swanston Street delivers. Expect rich Belgian-style treats with a legacy dating back to 1926. The menu features decadent ice cream, velvety hot chocolates, and iconic chocolates crafted with European finesse. Don't miss the Belgian waffles, served warm and drizzled in chocolate.

Someone holding up a chocolate ice cream in a cone.
Godiva

Earl's cult-status choc chip cookie

Drop into Earl Canteen for major brownie (well, cookie) points. These giant, crumbly cookie masterpieces feature Callebaut chocolate. They're filled with walnut chunks and a generous sprinkling of sea salt. Equal parts crunchy, chewy and delicious, this cookie is an unmissable treat.

KOI Dessert Bar

Cake enthusiasts are in for a treat at KOI Dessert Bar. Indulge in tiny treats and pastries plus take-home cakes, all dipped, dusted and doused in chocolate. Think gluten-free brownie cake, stunning chocolate logs, Baileys-infused mousse and more. These showstoppers taste just as good as they look.

A small chocolate cake with a slice taken out.
Koi

Koko Black's treats

Melburnians are spoiled for choice, with three different Koko Black locations in the city alone. Find them on Swanston Street, at the Vic Market or in the flagship Royal Arcade store. Do a delicious good deed and try a treat from the Critters Collection. It supports a number of Australian wildlife conservation organisations.

Mörk Chocolate Brew House

Visit Mörk for an artisan cup of ethically sourced hot chocolate. Campfire is the Insta star, recreating the nostalgic atmosphere of a childhood bonfire. It comes complete with house-made marshmallows. The chocolate makers are now also offering hot chocolate micro batches made in their chocolate factory around the corner.

A hot chocolate in a glass with steam coming off it, next to a marshmallow and milk jug.
Mörk Chocolate Brew House

Cheesecake on a stick

Don't knock it 'till you try it. Sticksies is a late-night dessert bar on Lygon Street serving cheesecake by the slice. On a stick, of course. Creamy slabs of cake-y goodness are dunked in melted chocolate, drenched in caramel sauce and garnished with cookie crumbs. Cocoa-loaded flavours include the Golden Gaytime and an Oreo profiterole sensation.

Yesign chocolate art workshops

Bring art and chocolate together at Yesign Chocolate Gallery's artisan chocolate workshops. At the painting classes, you use chocolate 'paint' on a solid chocolate ‘canvas’. You can also buy take home kits, homewares and edible chocolate depictions of Flinders Street Station. Find Yesign on Wharf St, District Docklands.

Best hot cross buns and Easter specials

High tea with plates of small easter-themed cakes, a teapot and a glass of champagne

No35

Enjoy a curated tiered High Tea, brimming with seasonal charm and exquisite flavours. $145pp.

Special offer
A colomba pasquale Easter cake with an airy golden-brown crumb, whole almonds and a dusting of icing sugar.

Brunetti Oro

Celebrate Easter with a limited-time range of traditional Italian colomba pasquale cakes.

Special offer
Hand holding confectionary box next to cakes.

Le Méridien Melbourne

Guests staying 16–23 April receive a chocolate drink with any cake purchase from Le Yeahllow.

Special offer
Six decorated doughnuts in a yellow cardboard box, two with purple flowers, two with white glazing and easter egg nests, and two with chocolate icing and a chocolate egg in the centre.

Spencer Outlet Centre

Kids can decorate a Walker's Doughnut and hunt down the Easter Bunny for treats. 17 April, 11am-2pm.

Special offer
A carrot cake covered in a glistening orange glaze with a green sprouting garnish in the centre.

Le Yeahllow

For a limited time indulge in Le Carrot cake or fan favourite Hot Cross Cake, from 7 April.

Special offer
A woman's hand resting on a table with delicious Italian dishes displayed in front of her.

Sassy Italian Restaurant

Enjoy a three-course Easter lunch menu with live music from Italian band, Bella Ciao. $90pp.

Special offer
A cocktail placed on a wooden table with a vase of flowers in the background and a small golden Easter egg at the base of the cocktail glass.

Curious

Enjoy a $24 cinnamon, nutmeg & allspice cocktail inspired by the beloved Easter treat. 15-21 April.

Special offer
Seafood arranged on platter of ice.

Lollo

Enjoy an Italian feasting buffet lunch, from $140pp.

Special offer
A pale pink macaroon in the shape of a bunny's face resting against a pink China cup and saucer.

Collins Kitchen

Enjoy an Easter Saturday High Tea or an Easter Sunday buffet lunch, 12:30pm-3pm.

Special offer
A selection of schnitzels and sugar pretzels.

Munich Brauhaus

Celebrate with an Easter schnitty platter and doughnut pretzel dessert.

Special offer
An Easter dessert made from two halves of a chocolate egg with a white and yellow creamy centre on a sugar nest with fresh berries, on a white bowl displayed on a fake woodland forest floor with flowers.

Bossley Bar & Restaurant

This Easter, enjoy a rich Easter cocktail or a sumptuous Easter dessert for $20 each.

Special offer
A shiny yellow and orange chocolate easter egg in a bed of dried leaves on a dark blue background.

Rydges Melbourne

This Easter, purchase a variety of artisan chocolates and handcrafted treats from the Rydges lobby.

Special offer

More of the best chocolate shops in Melbourne

Chocoholic Tours

Chocoholic Tours

This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.

Haigh's Chocolates

Haigh's Chocolates

Fine handcrafted chocolate from the newest store in the Haigh's family.

The Chocolate Box

The Chocolate Box

An Australian-owned gourmet chocolate store located in Collins Place.

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