11/06/2026
The annual Hot Choc Showdown is back as part of the Ballarat Winter Festival! Available in the cafe from 27th June - 19th July.
This event brings together over 30 local cafes in a friendly competition to crown Ballarat’s favourite hot chocolate in partnership with .
We had a lot of fun this week hosting the offical media launch with and
Our award-winning Hot Chocolate Bombs are back for the Showdown, with brand new flavours, hidden surprises and all the winter magic you loved last year!
☕️ Original – Smooth, rich and deeply chocolatey.
☕️ Choc Raspberry – rich, velvety with a fruity twist
☕️ Unicorn – playful, colourful and full of sweet surprises.
Download the trail map (link in bio) and sip your way through our town this Winter.
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