Australian Homemade is chocolate for those who claim they don't have a sweet tooth. Their chocolates are spicy, nutty and bitter more than anything else. Personal favorites are coconut with orange wrapped in white chocolate, cinnamon in milk chocolate, and cranberry in dark chocolate. Other popular flavors include almond and ginger in dark chocolate, and a double chocolate hazelnut cream. They also do a number of special chocolates on a holiday and seasonal basis, but these sell out quickly. Often, getting the chocolates you want requires two or three visits; items sell out easily, and it's best to always ask when they are expecting their next shipment. The chocolates themselves are beautiful, decorated with aboriginal themed designs. They make impressive and interesting gifts.
Also not to be missed is their incredible ice cream. Their Belgian chocolate is more like sweet cream with bitter chocolate, and is astounding. In the winter, they melt this down and serve it as their hot chocolate. A wide array of fruit sorbets is also always available, and pints are available to take home.
People always tease me about my love for this place, assuming it's just because I'm so into all things Australian, but everyone I take there becomes an instant convert.
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