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Artisan Choco Loco chocolates, including rochers and truffles, displayed in a clear case at a Golden Bay market stall.
Established · 13 signalsprepared_food Golden Bay

Choco Loco

47b Commercial Street, Takaka

Choco Loco, nestled in the heart of Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand, is an artisan chocolate shop and café renowned for its handcrafted chocolates and warm atmosphere. They earned national recognition at the 2020 NZ Chocolate Awards for their unique flavour combinations and high-quality Belgian couverture creations Two Golds, One Silver, NZ Chocolate Awards (2020)

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Their Story

Choco Loco, nestled in the heart of Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand, is an artisan chocolate shop and café renowned for its handcrafted chocolates and warm atmosphere. The business, Choco Loco Limited, was officially registered on September 25, 2017. Gaylene Hamilton is associated with the…

What They Make

  • Handcrafted individual chocolates (including lime, gin, salted caramel, coconut, cappuccino, whisky, passionfruit, hazelnut, berry licorice, and other unique flavour combinations)
  • Cakes
  • Pastries
  • Exceptional croissants
  • Strong coffee (including takeaway coffee in a jar)
  • Kòkò Chaud hot chocolate (10 flavours, available in family packs and single serves)
  • Retro coffee mugs

Awards & Recognition

  • NZ Chocolate Awards — Two Golds, One Silver(2020)

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Golden Bay

Nelson/Tasman

Direct Sales

47b Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110

Physical store

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