Open Saturday

Classic French

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.

Vegetarian | Gluten Free drink and crepe | Keto | Cannot cater to dietary requirements | Child size available | Multiple size options | Cannot Take Away

 

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

Cafe Soleil
215 High Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2023, Child size, Gluten free, Open Saturday, Open Sunday, Takeaway available, Vegetarian
Hot Wok Choc

Hot Wok Choc

Buzz

Prepare to be dazzled, hot chocolate enthusiasts! Buzz Cafe is proud to present their entry in the Sweet As Hutt’s Hot Chocolate Challenge: the Hot Wok Choc. This extraordinary creation is not just a drink—it’s a show that unfolds right in front of you, as they serve it fresh from a flaming hot wok.

At Buzz Cafe, it’s all about the buzz! They’re dedicated to providing you with a memorable visit, and the Hot Choc Wok delivers on that promise. It’s a visual delight, from the rising steam to the mouth-watering aroma that fills the air. The team at Buzz want to create an experience that truly buzzes with excitement!

To make your Hot Wok Choc even sweeter, it’s topped off with a marshmallow skewer. This delectable addition perfectly complements the rich and velvety hot chocolate, adding a delightful touch to every sip.

Don’t miss out on the buzz!

Ingredients: Milk, chocolate, cocoa, Nutella, with a chocolate marshmallow skewer

Open Saturday | Open Sunday | Open 7 days | Cannot cater to dietary requirements | Takeaway Available | Child size available

 

Serving Hours: Monday – Sunday 9am-3pm

Buzz
101 High Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2023, Child size, Open Saturday, Open Sunday, Takeaway available
Smokey Apple

Smokey Apple

Hudsons Queensgate

Step into a world of taste and innovation with Hudsons Queensgate with their unique creation: the Smokey Apple. Expertly crafted by their baristas, this sensational drink combines the flavours of apple and black tea with their signature Belgian hot chocolate, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you in awe!

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre, Hudsons Queensgate invites you to indulge in a moment of relaxation at their café, where you’ll feel like you are part of an experimental food technology laboratory. This innovative creation was born from brainstorming ideas within their team, aiming to bring something new and exciting to you, their customers. The combination of Apple & Black Tea syrup from SHOTT with their luxurious Belgian chocolate instantly captivated their taste buds.

And for the ultimate wow factor, a citrus smoke bubble delicately sits atop your drink, creating a stunning presentation reminiscent of food laboratories. It’s a first-of-its-kind experience, merging smoke bubbles with hot chocolate—an innovation usually reserved for cocktails and mocktails.

Prepare to be amazed as the hot milk mixture pops the citrus smoke, adding a touch of drama to your drink. And to complement this extraordinary beverage, it’s served with a delightful Apple & Cinnamon Slice.

With a legacy of participating in the Sweet As Challenge since 2020, Hudsons Queensgate has consistently secured top three placements. The feedback and support from their beloved customers have inspired them to create an all-new, exciting drink for everyone to enjoy. Their concept is truly one of a kind.

Their dedicated team has been trained to create an outstanding display and a harmonious blend of flavours that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary drink! Visit Hudsons Queensgate and indulge in the Smokey Apple Hot Chocolate—a harmonious blend of flavours, innovation, and a touch of magic.

Ingredients: Belgian Chocolate, Apple & Black Tea SHOTT Syrup, Food Colour, Milk, Edible Bubble Mixture – (Water, Carboxymethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Advantame, Neotame, Sucralose, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Coco Betaine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Citrus Aroma – (Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Flavour), Apple & Cinnamon Slice – (Short Pastry, Dice Apple and Cinnamon Mixture)

Open 7 days | Vegetarian | Contains milk, egg, gluten and nuts | Dine in only

 

Trading Hours: Monday- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8am-6pm | Thursday 8am-9pm | Sunday 8am-5:30pm

Hudsons Queensgate
Floor One, Queensgate Shopping Centre

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in Dine-in only, Open Saturday, Open Sunday, Vegetarian
Umami Hot Chocolate

Umami Hot Chocolate

Espresso High

Umami (translating to “pleasant savoury taste”) is a scientifically proven, distinct flavour profile.

Miso – which is full of umami flavour – enhances an already amazing hot chocolate for a unique and truly gourmet experience. Served with oat milk for a vegan, heart-warming winter drink.

Ingredients: White Miso paste (soy), cocoa powder, salted caramel syrup and oat milk.

Dairy Free | Vegan | Child size available | Takeaway available

 

Trading Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 2pm | Saturday 7:30pm – 1:30pm | Closed Sunday

Espresso High
110 High Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Dairy Free, Open Saturday, Vegan
Kiwi Chocolate Lamington

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

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Dairy Free, Gluten free, Open Saturday, Vegan
What the Waffle!

What the Waffle!

Fellow Cafe

A creamy oat, caramel hot chocolate with plant-based cream and a loaded waffle pop.

Ingredients: West Coast cocoa caramel hot chocolate, oat milk, plant based whipped cream, waffle, dark chocolate, sprinkles, caramel sauce, and freeze dried raspberries.

Dine in only | Dairy Free | Vegan

 

Trading Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8:30am – 3pm

Fellow Cafe
2 Queens Drive

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Dairy Free, Open Saturday, Vegan
Bean and cup

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.

Takeaway or dine in | Gluten free | Dairy Free | Vegetarian | Can be vegan with no marshmallow | Add a shot of coffee to make it a mochaccino.

 

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

Twenty Eight
28 Cornwall Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Dairy Free, Gluten free, Open Saturday, Vegan possible, Vegetarian
Biscoff Smash

Biscoff Smash

Fix Federation

This year Fix Federation is smashing it with a Biscoff hot chocolate! A velvety smooth vanilla caramel hot chocolate, topped with our signature fresh whipped cream, smashed Biscoff cookies, house made caramel sauce, Biscoff butter, and a whole Biscoff cookie. Sip it, dunk it, scoop it, smash it!

Ingredients: Shott hot chocolate powder, SHOTT syrup (vanilla and caramel), milk (can be substituted for soy, almond, or coconut), whipped cream (contains stabiliser), caramel sauce, cinnamon, Biscoff cookies and Biscoff butter.

Takeaway only | Milk alternatives available | Child size available

 

Trading Hours: Monday – Saturday 6:15am – 5:30pm

Fix Federation
79 High Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Milk Alternatives Available, Open Saturday
Frozen Sweet Treat

Frozen Sweet Treat

Jojo’s Sweet Treats

Sure to wake up your senses! This refreshing drink is a frozen take on the traditional hot chocolate, much like bringing your tastebuds on a brisk winter morning ride.

Ingredients: Milk chocolate gelato, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallow and a chocolate orange fish.

Takeaway only | Multiple size options available

 

Trading Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11am – 6pm | Thursday 11am – 8pm | Satruday and Sunday 10am – 5pm | Closed Monday

Jojo’s Sweet Treats
189 High Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Open Saturday, Open Sunday
The Honeydew

The Honeydew

Beforetime Express

A smooth texture combined with pearls and the fragrance of honeydew.

Ingredients: Honeydew, chocolate, milk and black sugar pearls.

Takeaway available | Child size available

 

Trading Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am – 8pm | Sunday 2 – 8pm

Beforetime Express
258 High Street

 

Posted by Southend Webmaster in 2022, Open Saturday, Open Sunday