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Choco Loco
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About
Choco Loco was a celebrated artisan chocolate producer and café in Tākaka, Golden Bay, known for handcrafted chocolates blending European techniques with a contemporary Kiwi twist. They earned national recognition at the 2020 NZ Chocolate Awards for their unique flavour combinations and high-quality Belgian couverture creations.
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)
More from Choco Loco
CaféPatisserieCommunity initiative (Fix Friday)
How to Get Their Products
Golden Bay stockists
Physical store