Gluten free

Jun

2023

Lux

The Neighbourhood

Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey goodness that will transport you to a world of pure delight. The Lux hot chocolate at The Neighbourhood is a luxurious, smooth, and warming cup of pure deliciousness.

Savour every sip of this exquisite hot chocolate, as it wraps you in a blanket of pure indulgence. Topped with sweet, whipped cream and sprinkled with delightful treats, it’s a treat for both your taste buds and your soul.

The Neighbourhood is more than just a cafe. They’re a community-driven establishment, dedicated to giving back to our beloved community.

Some of the profit from the café will be used to fund things like the 180 meals currently prepared by a team for the food bank each week. And that’s just the beginning!

Ingredients: Dark chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla essences, cream, milk, cocoa powder. Toppings are crushed flake, crushed Maltesers, butterscotch caramel sauce, golden sprinkles, and marshmallow.

Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Takeaway Available | Child size available | Can be Celiac friendly upon request

Trading Hours: Monday – Saturday 6:30am-2:30pm

The Neighbourhood
146 High Street

Jun

2023

Chocwork Orange

Muffin Break Queensgate

Warm up your winter days with a delightful treat from Muffin Break Queensgate—the Chocwork Orange joins the Sweet As Challenge!

Indulge in a creamy hot chocolate that beautifully combines the classic pairing of chocolate and orange. This naughty but nice combination will tantalize your taste buds, offering a hint of refreshing orange to complement the rich chocolate flavour. It’s like a dose of vitamin C in a sinful treat!

Muffin Break Queensgate is more than just a bustling cafe—it’s a welcoming space for the whole family. You’ll find treats that are not only affordable but also cater to everyone’s taste buds. It’s a place where smiles from the staff make you feel right at home, and their hot chocolate warms you from the inside out, just like a hug in a cup.

Visit Muffin Break Queensgate today and experience the magic of their Chocwork Orange hot chocolate. Treat yourself to a moment of pure indulgence and let the flavours transport you to a world of chocolatey bliss. Don’t miss out on this delightful creation—because life is too short to resist the temptation of chocolate and orange!

At Muffin Break Queensgate, they understand the timeless appeal of chocolate and orange. It’s a flavour combination that leaves a lasting impression, reminding us of how well they complement each other. So why not treat yourself to a little indulgence and enjoy the naughty-but-nice goodness of Chocwork Orange?

Ingredients: Cadbury drinking chocolate, Flamed Orange SHOTT syrup, cream, milk, jelly crystals.

Trading Hours: Monday – Wednesday, Friday and, Sat 9am-6pm | Thursday 9am-9pm | Sunday 10am-5.30pm

Muffin Break Queensgate
Level One, Queensgate Shopping Centre

Jun

2023

Classic French

Cafe Soleil

Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey as you indulge in the rich and authentic flavours of this Classic French hot chocolate by Café Soleil. Pure dark chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa, takes centre stage in this delightful beverage.

As you take your first sip, you’ll be transported back in time, reminiscing about the old-fashioned taste of real, high-quality ingredients. The cosy ambiance of Café Soleil will make you feel right at home, enveloped in warmth and happiness.

Café owner, Christine, drew inspiration from her cherished childhood memories of her grandmother crafting pure dark hot chocolate drinks with love. With the same care and passion, her team creates this drink by melting fresh dark chocolate and serving it to you with warmth and dedication.

The Classic French hot chocolate at Café Soleil is made exclusively with pure dark chocolate, avoiding the use of chocolate powder. They understand the challenges that come with working with real chocolate, but believe that the effort is well worth it. By using high-quality ingredients, Café Soleil aim to provide their customers with an experience that is both authentic and unforgettable.

It’s time to awaken your taste buds and rediscover the true essence of classic hot chocolate. Join Café Soleil and indulge in the richness of pure dark chocolate, expertly prepared for your enjoyment. It’s an experience that will delight your senses and bring a touch of French elegance to your day.

Ingredients: Pure dark chocolate minimum 70%, Milk. French crêpe is gluten-free.

Serving Hours: Tuesday – Friday 7am-2:30pm | Saturday 8am-2:30pm | Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm

Cafe Soleil
215 High Street

Jun

2023

White Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Bellbird Eatery

Calling all pumpkin pie enthusiasts! Prepare to indulge in the warm and cosy flavours of this Sweet As Challenge entry: the White Spiced Pumpkin Pie. This exquisite creation combines pumpkin spice, pumpkin, white chocolate, cream, caramel, choc chips, and oat milk, offering a slice of pure bliss in every sip!

Each sip is adorned with a generous swirl of whipped cream, sprinkled with pumpkin spice and white chocolate chips.

Fly on over to Bellbird Eatery allow the White Spiced Pumpkin Pie to envelop you in warmth and comfort. Don’t miss out on this heavenly creation—it’s an experience that will make your taste buds sing with joy!

Ingredients: Pumpkin spice, pumpkin, white chocolate, cream, caramel, choc chips, oat milk (only)

Gluten Free | Vegan | Takeaway available | Dairy Free on request

Trading Hours: Monday – Sunday 8am-3:30pm

Bellbird Eatery
45 Laings Road

Jun

2023

Blueberry Bliss

Beforetime Express

Blueberry Bliss combines the richness of blueberries with the creamy sweetness of hot chocolate, creating a truly indulgent and satisfying taste experience. With every sip, you’ll feel a sense of luxurious indulgence, warmth, and comfort that leads to relaxation and contentment. It’s a blissful moment of enjoyment you won’t want to miss!

Served in a tall glass, dusted with blueberry powder, this stunning drink captivates your eyes and tempts your taste buds with its fruity and delicious aroma.

But that’s not all—Beforetime Express isn’t just about competing in Sweet As, they’re also a hidden gem in Lower Hutt, known for their freshly made dumplings, rice bowls, and noodles. So come on down and experience a fusion of flavours that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients: Blueberry jam, blueberry powder, milk, dark chocolate.

Gluten Free | Vegan | Take away available | Customer keep cup option | Celiac friendly

Trading Hours: Monday – Wednesday, and Friday 11am-9pm | Thursday 11am-7pm | Saturday 8am-8pm

Beforetime Express
258 High Street

Jun

2023

Chociato

Shine Cafe

Crafted with love, this luxurious drink brings together the delightful trio of vanilla, chocolate, and caramel, creating a symphony of flavours that will transport you to dessert paradise.

Each Chociato is expertly prepared using a blend of creamy caramel, rich chocolate, and smooth vanilla, harmoniously combined with the cream and milk of your choice.

But there’s more! Shine Café believe in spreading kindness and making a difference in our community. By paying for your drink with a Can of food + $5 you, along with Shine, will be supporting our local food bank, ensuring that those in need receive the help and support they deserve. Your indulgence becomes an opportunity to give back and make a positive impact.

Ingredients: Caramel, chocolate, vanilla, cream and milk of your choice

Gluten Free | Vegan | Take away available | Customer keep cup option

Trading Hours: Monday, Tuesday 7:30am-3pm, Wednesday – Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday 8am-3pm

Shine Cafe
2 Waterloo Road

Jul

2022

Kiwi Chocolate Lamington

Shine Cafe

This decadent hot chocolate is combined with coconut, steamed with coconut milk, topped with coconut cream and lamington sprinkle.

A little slice of Kiwi in a mug!

Bring a can to donate to the Food Bank and get a discount on your hot chocolate.

Ingredients: Bon Accord dairy free hot chocolate, Shott coconut syrup, coconut milk, coconut cream, vegan chocolate crumb with toasted coconut.

Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Vegan | Child size available | Takeaway available

Trading Hours: Monday – Tuesday 7:30am – 3pm | Wednesday – Friday 7am – 3pm | Saturday 8am – 3pm

Shine Cafe
2 Waterloo Road

Jun

2022

Bean and cup

Twenty Eight

A single origin 62% SISA Peruvian chocolate, made from bean to bar in the Wairarapa by Lucid chocolate, is mixed with coconut milk and topped with whipped vanilla marshmallow for this decadent mouth experience.

Ingredients: Sisa Peruvian chocolate, sugar, soy lecithin, egg whites, vanilla, and coconut milk.

Trading Hours: Monday – Friday 7am – 3pm | Saturday 8:30am – 2pm | Closed Sunday

Twenty Eight
28 Cornwall Street

Jun

2022

Spiced Spanish Hot Chocolate

Cafe Soleil

Inspired by Christines love of home (Spain), this spiced hot chocolate is sure to warm you from the inside!

Ingredients: Different spices, chocolate, and milk.

Gluten free | Takeaway available

Trading Hours: Tuesday – Friday 7am to 3pm | Saturday 8am – 3pm | Sunday 9:30am – 3pm

Cafe Soleil
215 High Street

Jun

2022

Chocolate A La

Noah’s Ark Teahouse

Served either hot or cold, this sweet chocolate milk tea has a blend of almond and green bean with a hint of chocolate pudding.

It’s a bean bubble tea delight with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as a topping!

Ingredients: Chocolate powder, almond powder, green bean powder, chocolate pudding powder, scoop of ice cream as a topping.

Gluten free | Vegetarian | Takeaway only

Trading Hours: Monday – Sunday 11am – 7pm

Noah’s Ark Teahouse
3/89 Queens Drive

Gluten free

Lux

The Neighbourhood

Chocwork Orange

Muffin Break Queensgate

Classic French

Cafe Soleil

White Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Bellbird Eatery

Blueberry Bliss

Beforetime Express

Chociato

Shine Cafe

Kiwi Chocolate Lamington

Shine Cafe

Bean and cup

Twenty Eight

Spiced Spanish Hot Chocolate

Cafe Soleil

Chocolate A La

Noah’s Ark Teahouse

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