World Chocolate Day: A Celebration of Cocoa
Universally adored, chocolate needs no excuse to be celebrated. However, every year on 7 July, the world comes together to honour this beloved treat. Whether you are a fan of dark, milk or white varieties, World Chocolate Day is the perfect time to indulge in your favourite bite. Furthermore, it is a day to savour centuries of history and craftsmanship that turn beans into chocolate bars. Here is a curated list of our favourite chocolates to munch on today.
From Beans to Bars: Local Finds This World Chocolate Day
Harck & Heart | Choc Chip Cookies
Home-baked nostalgia with a gourmet twist, Harck & Heart’s latest Choc Chip Cookies combine rich dark chocolate with their unique lebkuchen spice.
Price: R72.94 (200g pack)
Nanuki | Chocolate Syrup
This pantry essential for every chocolate lover is milky, sticky and sweetened with fruity dates. Furthermore, it is free from preservatives, colourants and allergens. It is also vegan friendly and gluten, dairy and nut free. Therefore, everyone can enjoy Nanuki’s chocolate syrup drizzled over pancakes, as a topping for ice cream or in milkshakes.
Price: R102.95
Mondvol | Classic Nutella Cookie
Crunchy on the outside but gooey on the inside, Mondvol’s Classic Nutella Cookie is a fan favourite. Who could resist a hazelnut-covered chocolate delight?
Price: R50.00 (per cookie)
LMC | Hazelnut Chocolate Rooibos Blend
For those who prefer drinking chocolate instead of munching it, LMC’s Hazelnut Chocolate Rooibos Blend just made tea time even better. This is an amalgamation of rooibos, cocoa nibs, coconut and hazelnut flavouring.
Price: R60.00 (per box of 20 teabags)
HAUS Cafe by Cake Canteen | Chocolate Cake
This newly opened chocolate heaven in Johannesburg is already known for its Chocolate Caramel Cake. HAUS Café by Cake Canteen’s chocolate cake features four layers of rich, decadent sponge with caramel and cream cheese frosting.
Price: R89.00 (per slice of cake)
PS: Visit their new Hertex Fourways location, and, when you order a slice of cake, enjoy a FREE coffee! Offer valid between 08 – 12 July 2025.
What better way to celebrate World Chocolate Day than with locally made decadent treats that bring joy to all South Africans.
