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The Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company

22 Raglan St, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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22 Raglan St, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

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HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company

Forget powdered cocoa—this vintage room pours melted decadence crafted from real chocolate. Regulars swear by the Parisian ritual, teaming thick chocolat chaud with fresh viennoiserie and pillowy cream. Seating is tight, the staff guide your pour, and shelves stock take-home blends alongside local ceramics. Settle by the window before checking out the Sunday market stalls down the road.

  • Bespoke Tasting Rituals: Curated tastings pair rich chocolate with flaky croissants or chocolate crumble and toasted marshmallows.
  • Regional Blends & Percentages: Extensive profiles span white to dark, thick Italian-style preparations, and warming spiced blends.
  • Artisan Dispensary & Ceramics: Take-home drinking chocolate packs and handcrafted ceramics sit in a cozy, vintage-styled parlor.
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Why Choose The Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company

Discover why visitors and chocolate enthusiasts make this artisanal parlor a centerpiece of their Daylesford visit.

  • Curated Hot Chocolate Tasting Rituals

    Guests can select curated chocolate tasting flights, such as the Parisian accompanied by a croissant or the Deluxe featuring whipped cream and chocolate crumble.

    Definitely try the Parisian experience — it comes with a freshly roasted croissant and whipped cream alongside your hot chocolate. It’s rich, indulgent, and something a bit different.

    Ayman Haidar

  • Real Chocolate Craft and Theatrics

    Each drink is prepared with real melted chocolate rather than standard powders, complete with theater like toasted marshmallows.

    Made with actual chocolate - and yes you’ll pay more than a normal hot choc because of it but this is definitely an experience and worth it. Also they toasted the damn marshmallows!

    Bronwen Stewart

  • Regional Styles and Custom Profiles

    The menu encompasses diverse profiles and percentages, ranging from spiced ceremonial cups to authentic thick European preparations.

    If you want a hot chocolate italian style (ie thick and creamy), you should put this one on your list. Most places don't do it and you have to look far and wide up and down the east coast for one.

    trickydicky112

  • Take-Home Blends and Brewing Guidance

    Visitors can purchase ethically sourced packaged drinking chocolate blends and get expert advice to recreate the specialty drinks at home.

    all our questions were answered with how to recreate our own hot chocolates at home with our takeaway packs.

    Fiona Davis

  • Ideal Daylesford Excursion Stop

    Situated right near Daylesford's tourist train station and weekend market, it serves as a natural stop to warm up before or after exploring.

    Very close to tourist train station and weekend market so easily can be combined together.

    Andy Hearn

  • Boutique Parlor and Local Artisan Retail

    Along with take-home cocoa blends, the intimate vintage parlor integrates artisanal retail, including handcrafted ceramics and sweets.

    They have packets you can take away and make at home, ceramics and lollies for sale.

    Div B

Signature chocolate tasting rituals and artisanal preparations

  • Parisian experience

    Definitely try the Parisian experience — it comes with a freshly roasted croissant and whipped cream alongside your hot chocolate. It’s rich, indulgent, and something a bit different.

    Ayman Haidar

  • European hot chocolate

    the European hot chocolate was thick and rich (like a double shot).

    P Hale

  • Deluxe Experience

    We order the deluxe experience, a hot chocolate with whipped cream, chocolate crumble and toasted marshmallows, with it came an extra little jug of cream! This experience was phenomenal, 100% recommend!!

    Anna Panozzo

  • Hot milk chocolate

    we got the hot milk chocolate which was $9 but a worth spoil yourself moment :))

    Ting Yap

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful rituals, personalized dietary care, and curated pairing details.

  • Toasted Marshmallows & Extra Cream Jugs

    Guests ordering tasting rituals receive thoughtful garnishes, including house-torched marshmallows and a dedicated side jug of extra cream.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Accommodations

    When dietary restrictions rule out standard marshmallows containing pork gelatin, staff proactively substitute salted caramel balls for young visitors.

  • Artisanal Pastry Pairings

    The tasting formats elevate drink service into a seated ritual by pairing signature hot chocolates with fresh pastries like croissants or cronuts alongside whipped cream.

  • Take-Home Brewing Guidance

    Beyond selling take-home chocolate packets, the counter team provides tailored advice and brewing instructions so visitors can properly recreate the blends at home.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating capacity, market timing, and dietary options for your visit

  • Plan for Intimate Group Sizes

    Indoor seating is compact and squishy, making it ideal for solo visits or pairs rather than groups of more than three. Window tables provide the best natural light.

  • Expect Peak and Market Day Waits

    Queues form frequently during peak hours and Sunday market days, though visitors note the decadent drinks remain worth the wait. Try arriving during off-peak afternoon times.

  • Request Marshmallow Dietary Swaps

    The signature house marshmallows contain pork gelatin. If you have dietary preferences or restrictions, ask staff to swap them for salted caramel balls instead.

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