A guide to Newcastle’s most indulgent hot chocolates

When the temperature drops and cosy cravings kick in, there’s nothing quite like a hot chocolate to warm your hands (and your heart). 

Across Newcastle, cafes have stepped up their cocoa game, offering everything from European-style sipping chocolates to playful Nutella blends and plant-based concoctions. 

Whether you’re a classic hot chocolate lover or a flavour chaser, here’s where to find the best hot chocolates around town.

Autumn Rooms

This Darby Street spot offers a sophisticated French-style hot chocolate – best enjoyed with a pastry.
Where: 127 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Bowie

Located on Beaumont Street, Bowie serves up a NOMAD 45% hot chocolate featuring a gorgeously smooth, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly blend. Plus, they're currently serving up a special chilli hot chocolate made with the same as their classic but steamed with their house made chilli syrup!
Where: 79/21 Beaumont St, Hamilton

Cocoa Nib

For the true chocophile, Cocoa Nib in The Junction is a must-visit. This artisanal chocolatier offers hot chocolate made from their signature hot chocolate balls – handcrafted spheres of pure chocolate that melt into steamed milk for an ultra-rich and velvety experience. 
Where: Shop 10/200 Union St, The Junction

Coco Monde

Darby Street’s Coco Monde delivers a European-style affair with its authentic hot chocolate range. Choose from classic French, dark chocolate, or white chocolate – or level up with infusions like hazelnut, chilli, peppermint, or vanilla for a little twist. Don’t skip the house-made marshmallows that add a pillowy sweet finish.
Where: 80 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Doughheads

Best known for their doughnuts, Doughheads also serves a comforting and classic hot chocolate with a generous pour of chocolate sauce topped with steamed milk and a sprinkle of chocolate powder. 
Where: Shop 17/204 Union St, The Junction

Local Customs

Local Customs is known for delivering something a little different and their hot chocolate is no exception. Their classic hot chocolate features organic Peruvian cocoa and coconut sugar, while the carob hot chocolate offers a caffeine-free alternative. For the adventurous, try the ceremonial cacao. 
Where: 513 Glebe Rd, Adamstown

Mockingbird

If you’re after something nostalgic and utterly comforting, Mockingbird’s Nutella hot chocolate will hit the spot.
Where: 131 Beaumont St, Hamilton

Oliver Brown

Found at multiple locations across Newcastle, Oliver Brown serves crowd-pleasing takes including mint hot chocolate, coconut hot chocolate, whipped cream hot chocolate, and a crunchy balls version.
Where: Shop 15/136 Parry St, Newcastle | Shop79A/46 Wilsons Rd, Mount Hutton | 1 Molly Morgan Dr, East Maitland

San Churro

A go-to for chocoholics, San Churro offers an impressive lineup. Choose from the hazelnut hot chocolate or the cookie butter hot chocolate for something extra special, or select a milk, dark, or white classic hot chocolate.
Where: Westfield Kotara | Cnr Park Ave & Northcott Dr, Kotara

Talulah 

Sister cafe to Bowie, Talulah serves up the same hot chocolate goodies with their NOMAD 45% hot chocolate.
Where: 52 Glebe Rd, The Junction

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