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Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates Nth Balwyn

Cafe Coffee shop Chocolate shop

👍👍 This particular café was recommended to me by my sister, who is a frequent customer there, and I must say that it far exceeded even her glowing recommendation. The coffee and milkshakes are both stellar across the board, and the staff there are not only welcoming and capable, but friendly to talk to... People often mention chocolate, coffee, chocolates, staff, good, time, friendly, complimentary, Chocolate,


Address

107 Bulleen Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

Website

hahndorfs.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9857 0441

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (134 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 3 PM, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 10 AM to 3 PM, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chocolate (26) coffee (18) chocolates (12) staff (11) good (9) time (8) friendly (7) complimentary (7) Chocolate (6)
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  • 2/5 Piggy E. 4 years ago on Google • 676 reviews
    Had a soy mocha here and it really just tasted like soy milk and water 🤪... until the last bit where a huge glob of melted chocolate slid into my mouth 😛 sigh! I really want to like this store...the person working there is so friendly, and you get a free chocolate with your coffee, and the grand mariner chocolate is quite yummy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Orphan �. 6 years ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Always welcoming staff and well made hot chocolates and espresso coffee. You receive a complimentary choccie with your beverage, I usually go for Devonshire Cream. They have five packs of a variety of choccies too. The choccies are pretty nice quality and comes in a good variety of flavours, some of which are limited edition in that they're phased in and out. Most of these five pack types you receive an espresso freebie, which comes with a "piggy-backed" free choccie which is good value. ☕🍫 Staff are friendly and polite, sometimes you need to wait a while for your beverage to be served, due to how busy it is in here - but it's always worth the wait.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chiliong 1 month ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    I drove past this place many times but never got to try it as I'm a coffee person, not chocolate. But it was a super hot day, and we wanted to take a coffee break on the way home, so I thought of having a cold chocolate. Actually, I was more of wanting to try this cafe out. I admire them open 7 days until late at 5:30pm when all adjacent shops and cafes are all closed at 3 or 4 pm. Tuck in a neighbourhood sometimes is hard to sustain a business especially during winter as it gets dark earlier. Anyway, the ice chocolate I ordered was very good. I thoroughly enjoyed it so much as they even put ice cream, which made it even more tasty. I didn't expect that. Also, they give every order a small piece of chocolate where you get to choose from easily more than 20 flavours. The best part is their service. The ladies were so nice and polite. I really like the environment but it would have been better if they could clean the table as soon as the customer leaves the table. Will definitely come back again. I saw their ham and cheese toast costs only $5?!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Greg K. 1 year ago on Google
    Milkshake was great.. Would be 5 stars but on the way out I think one of the customers muttered "good riddance". It could have been all in my head but you never know.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael R. 9 months ago on Google
    Great Coffee and the free chocolate is always appreciated. June 23 Coffee is still good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valerie B. 3 years ago on Google • 125 reviews
    BEFORE COVID-19: The picture below was a photo before the virus happened. I ordered a Mocha and it was fantastic! They gave me a free handmade chocolate to try (Dark Chocolate Mousse) and it was so good! DURING COVID-19: I was working nearby and tried to have some chocolates. I had a Dark Chocolate Caramel and (again) a Dark Chocolate Mousse. The Caramel one tastes so amazing. I know now where to go to have my chocolates. The staff was very helpful in walking me through the selection of handmade chocolates, too.

  • 4/5 Peter S. 5 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Good coffee and chocolates, pity there's not more space for outdoor seating

  • 4/5 Teresa 8 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Nice little chocolate cafe. It was busy when I visited in the morning. Ordered the hot chocolate which was really good and it came with a bonus piece of chocolate! Tried the Scones with jam and cream too.

  • 5/5 Lee F. 6 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Regularly go here for very good quality coffee, a friendly atmosphere and excellent service. The chocolates are top quality and delicious

  • 1/5 Helen W. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Our trip to this cafe was a total disappointment. While the young server was friendly, interactions with the older gentleman, likely the owner, were less pleasant. When one of my kids accidentally knocked over a box of chocolates, he reacted with visible annoyance. Although my child promptly apologised and the chocolates were not damaged, he remained clearly irritated, even voicing concerns about children moving around the store! Despite us having spent around $60 in the store the uncomfortable vibes continued with angry stares from the owner while we waited for our drinks. Even when the milkshakes arrived, the experience was so off-putting that we left without enjoying them. It’s interesting that other negative reviews only seem to elicit defensive responses, rather than a proactive response to addressing glaring issues. Steer clear of this cafe, especially if you have kids!

  • 1/5 Lana L. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Went in with some hot food I had bought from elsewhere because I’m a picky-eater and there is hardly any hot food here, got a $7.50 drink. Started to eat my food and drink my drink and all of a sudden the (possible) owner comes up and coldly says you can’t eat here because of the smell of a sausage roll and the fact you bought it elsewhere. Milkshake was average. Chocolate….i think Lindt does it better. If you wanna come in, talk to no one and get out with nothing but a coffee this might be the place to go.

  • 1/5 Charlotte l. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My son & I have been coming here once a week for a while now, on each of our visits ( about 6 visits ) we’ve been offered a complimentary chocolate each time, & despite saying yes please, in all of that time it’s only been brought to us one time. Last time we visited this place, I ordered an iced coffee, along with our chocolate which we didn’t get, I got a large slushy type of iced coffee, served in a milkshake cup, which was sweet & thick, not very nice. I wasn’t keen to return today, but my son, who has severe autism, wanted the same routine, so we had another go, once again the ‘ complimentarychocolate wasn’t brought out, I opted for a hot coffee this time, we had our biscuits, then my son wanted some water, he accidentally made a little mess & left a small puddle under the water bottle, when the shop staff went to wipe it up I apologised, all I got in return was a cold glance. Now I’m super reluctant to return. Lousy service here & not very understanding staff. Edit - in response to your reply, It’s not my job to remind you & your staff how to do their job. Also I don’t need to ask for an ‘ iced latte‘, because I haven’t been back, Hellenico Deli are fantastic, they know what an iced coffee is, & they know how to smile.

  • 5/5 Sirisha S. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    A yummy and tasty experience with their delicious chocolates. Lovely atmosphere and staff

  • 5/5 Storme W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and chocolates. Lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Dianne C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this store. I love both the hot chocolate and iced chocolate drinks. I don't know of anywhere that could match or better them. I also love the free chocolate that comes with the drinks. If I go away on holiday I can't find any place that comes close to Harndorf.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been visiting this cafe since primary school. It's a nostalgic to come and grab a milkshake and a choccie to enjoy. Love this place!

  • 5/5 eva z. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s been my go to place for 15 years with friends and on my own when I need time out. Quality hot chocolate, milkshakes and chocolates ( I don’t drink coffee). Some girls are young.. yes (as stated in previous reviews)…. but at least they are working and learning. Encourage the girls … don’t put them down for showing initiative! Great place!!

  • 5/5 Neoflam K. 8 months ago on Google
    Great coffee with complimentary chocolate, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, closing time much later than most cafes.

  • 5/5 Vincent P. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff always polite here, the complimentary chocolate makes the coffee that much better (freckle pot is my go to) and milk shakes are delicious. Plenty of chocolate gifts available on shelf as well.

  • 5/5 Stephanie D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful range of chocolates and gifts. Really appreciate the complimentary chocolate with each coffee purchase. This shop has been a favourite in the community for years for good reason. It's a great place to meet for a coffee and the staff are lovely.

  • 5/5 L A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing artisan chocolate and rich chocolate drinks of hot and cold. Very friendly staffs and comfortable atmosphere to enjoy their lovely sweets.

  • 5/5 Princess P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Staff and Priced Iced Mocha's/ Chocolate/Coffees out of ALL the Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates. Love that they are Open Later too. We used to Ride up here along the Koonung Trail when the Kids were little. Now that they're in Secondary School they can Ride themselves to get one. Plus the Best thing about this Cafe is you always get to Choose a Complimentary Chocolate with your Drink or Food Purchase.

  • 5/5 Cay E. 3 weeks ago on Google • 1 review New
    This particular café was recommended to me by my sister, who is a frequent customer there, and I must say that it far exceeded even her glowing recommendation. The coffee and milkshakes are both stellar across the board, and the staff there are not only welcoming and capable, but friendly to talk to, too. Specifically, the waitress with striking red hair which served me on my most recent visit did a phenomenal job, service was quick, hospitable and welcoming, and the complimentary chocolate was unexpected and added an extra bright note to an otherwise already phenomenal visit. I will be sure to return time and again, and my compliments to the staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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