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Koko Black - Royal Arcade

Royal Arcade, 4/335 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Royal Arcade, 4/335 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9996 9438
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Koko Black - Royal Arcade

Tucked inside Melbourne's historic Royal Arcade, this boutique pairs house-crafted Australian couverture with thick hot chocolates drawn from a churning fountain. Patrons dodge the busy arcade corridor by heading straight up to the mezzanine lounge—a quiet vantage point filled with comfortable couches. Regulars lean toward the signature hot chocolate alongside a slice of orange cake, while retail shelves offer gianduja Dotties and macadamias ready for gifting.

  • Fountain-Crafted Hot Chocolate: Serves thick, European-style hot chocolate prepared from a continuously churning fountain, alongside chilled cocoa drinks.
  • Secluded Upstairs Lounge: A dedicated upper-level seating space offering couches and privacy tucked away from arcade foot traffic.
  • Artisan Confections & Gifting: Features Australian-made pralines, gianduja Dotties, and packaged souvenir selections with counter tasting samples.
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Why Visit Koko Black Royal Arcade

Discover thick fountain hot chocolate, secluded mezzanine seating, and handcrafted Australian gifts in the historic Royal Arcade.

  • Fountain-Crafted Hot Chocolate

    Hot chocolates are crafted from melted liquid chocolate churning continuously, yielding a decadent European-style viscosity and deep cacao flavor.

    hot chocolate, crafted from a continuously churning chocolate fountain. It’s rich and indulgent

    Nikos

  • Decadent Chocolate Confectionery

    Visitors enjoy velvety, barista-crafted hot chocolates and iced chocolate drinks alongside specialty cakes and affogatos.

    Hot chocolates are thick and creamy, akin to European standards.

    Andrew d[-_-]b

  • Secluded Upstairs Mezzanine Lounge

    The second-floor dining area offers secluded lounge couches, providing quiet comfort separated from busy retail walkways.

    they have a lounge upstairs so if you want to have some privacy and chill out on the coach they have that spot upstairs.

    Mar Habbaby

  • Peaceful Vantage Point Above the Arcade

    Elevated mezzanine seating provides a restful, unhurried vantage point to pause during arcade shopping.

    Their upstairs dining space was peaceful and was a perfect sneaky vantage point, considering all arcade level seats were taken.

    Rachael Holt

  • Handcrafted Gifts and Australian Souvenirs

    Guests discover curated Australian-made artisan chocolates, including packaged novelty figures and build-your-own boxes suitable for gifting.

    you can create your own chocolate box, or buy one of the many other chit choices… super cute Australian chocolate animals which make a beautiful gift, or souvenir

    Raelene Ristevski

  • Guided Tastings and Packaged Selections

    Welcoming staff guide guests through chocolate selections with complimentary tastings to ensure the perfect gift box or takeaway treat.

    browse through all their chocolate flavours if you would like to get some gifts for friends and family. Service is awesome and the staff even initiate to let us taste test some flavours

    Lee Wayne

Signature chocolate drinks and cafe specialties crafted from artisan melted cocoa

  • Signature Hot Chocolate

    I tried the signature hot chocolate and was wonderful and deliciuosssssss

    Mar Habbaby

  • Iced Chocolate

    The best Iced Chocolate I've had in Melbourne ever.

    Quatermass

  • Affogato

    The combination of rich espresso poured over creamy ice cream was simply exquisite, offering a perfect harmony of warmth and sweetness.

    Heidy Wandurraga

  • Chili Hot Chocolate

    My personal favorite is the chili hot chocolate; it offers a perfect balance of warmth and spice that elevates the classic drink to new heights.

    Nikos

Beyond the menu

Attentive service gestures and distinctive chocolate-making touches at Royal Arcade

  • Proactive Chocolate Tastings

    Staff proactively invite visitors to taste-test different confectionery flavours, offering samples such as Gianduja Dotties and caramelized coconut before purchasing.

  • Thoughtful Temperature Accommodations

    Attentive team members anticipate children's needs by offering cold milk without prompting to temper hot chocolate to a comfortable temperature.

  • Continuously Churning Chocolate Fountain

    Hot chocolate drinks are prepared using melted chocolate drawn from a continuously churning liquid chocolate fountain.

  • Secluded Mezzanine Lounge

    A dedicated upstairs mezzanine lounge with couch seating offers a quiet vantage point away from the arcade foot traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there seating away from the busy arcade walkway?

Yes, Koko Black offers an upstairs lounge dining area with couches that provides a quieter, more private vantage point away from the arcade walkway foot traffic. Take care when stepping down, as the first step from the top floor is slightly higher than the rest.

How rich are the hot chocolates, and should you share?

The drinks are exceptionally thick, rich, and decadent, resembling melted dark chocolate. Because they are so concentrated and filling, guests often recommend sharing or pacing them, especially when ordering alongside chocolates or sweet desserts.

Can you taste chocolates before buying or customize gift boxes?

Yes, the team frequently offers chocolate tastings and recommendations at the counter, and you can also create custom gift boxes or pick up boxed Australian specialty chocolates and souvenirs to take home.

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