Bracegirdle's House of Fine Chocolate

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Opening hours

Monday:

8am-9pm

Tuesday:

8am-9pm

Wednesday:

8am-9pm

Thursday:

8am-9pm

Friday:

8am-10pm

Saturday:

8.30am-10.30pm

Sunday:

8.30am-9pm

Service awards

Reviews (49)

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verified email - 18 Dec 2017

The place for chocoholics in Adelaide .. such a great location too, Glenelg is very nice. Their hot chocolates and truffles are amazing.

verified email - 27 May 2017

Another Jetty Road stop was Bracegirdle's, not for hot chocolate but for coffee. A great SA store with friendly service and plenty of seating. Great coffee too.

verified email - 23 Oct 2016

This is a great place on a wintery day to warm up with hot chocolate drinks. They are really chocolaty and warming. Upstairs area to sit in too if you wish. There a lots of chocolate treats available here. Coffee is also served if you need a coffee fix

verified email - 16 Sep 2016

Pretty much chocolate heaven. There are so many decadent and rich desserts and drinks that when my partner and I decide to go here, we literally don't have dinner so we can splurge and not feel as guilty getting dessert and a drink and not feel too full. The hot chocolates are the real thing, not just cheap powdery cocoa with hot water but melted chocolate. The smoothies are also rich and creamy if you're after a cold drink. The fondues are fun to share.

verified email - 12 Sep 2016

Oh my goodness, Bracegirdles! What a wonderful place. The delicious, thick, hot chocolate that's not like other hot chocolates because it's literally made from liquid milk or dark chocolate with milk... the baguettes and snacks... the beautiful, jewel-like hand-made chocolates which entice and entrance...

Bracegirdles has rightly won a brace of awards for these things.

Their rooms and decor, as well as their customer service are all great too!

verified email - 12 Apr 2016

I regularly meet a couple of friends at Bracegirdle's and it's always something to look forward to. We love their little hand-made chocolates and I can never go past their milk hot chocolate. Absolutely heavenly!!! Although they are on the pricey side compared with many other cafes, but you pay for quality. Love the sofa in the window.

verified email - 24 Mar 2015

It's hard to get past their hot chocolate to try other things; it's that good. Their chocolates are heavenly and the snacks are fine - fairly typical but perhaps a little over-priced? Lovely setting with a pair of sofas in the window so you can watch the Jetty Road walkers etc. Peaceful, friendly and delicious chocolate!

Shazzbot1 25 Mar 2015

Just love their hot chocolate, a great place to go if you have a sweet tooth like me. Yum!

RedDwarf 17 Jun 2015

Have been here a few times now, my girlfriend loves their hot chocolate, a little pricey but worth it

verified email - 28 Oct 2013

I had a fantastic experience here from the minute I walked through the door to the moment I left. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The premises was clean and well presented. Tables were cleared quite quickly after people left. I would highly recommend the house made fruit toast. It was so filling that I had to take one of my pieces home with me. The skinny latte that I had to accompany my fruit toast was lovely as well. Overall this place is value for money and I will definitely head there again in the future.

verified email - 20 Sep 2013

Having an extreme sweet tooth, I felt that this would be a place for me. Oh yes, I was in heaven. Chocolates Galore. So much to choose from is the only issue I had. Although I have to say I did have to wait quite some time to be served as they were so busy - it was worth the wait. Also love their hot chocolate, kids also really enjoyed themselves. I definitely recommend to all the CHOCOLATE LOVERS our there.

Approximate cost: $15+

verified email - 29 Aug 2013

I see everyone below badgering on how good this place is. And while yes I agree that their chocolates are superb, at times the line-up and 'pushing around' to get a seat leaves a lot to be desired. As the patronage of the place continues to fill, the wait times continue to increase.

It's good if you have the whim and whistle to while the time away, but if you're new to the place and just want to see what this place is all about, then you're in for a wait.

Otherwise, I see nothing exceptional about the service here. They do what they have to do per a normal run shop.
The prices are on par with all other chocolate shops. What makes this one better than the Bracegirdles on Greenhill Rd? I actually quite like the one in McLaren Vale in terms of atmosphere and ambiance, although it's a little further out.

But if you do have the patience and temperance to endure, then the wait is worth the effort. Enjoy their chocolatey goodness and be ready to open your wallet/purse time and time again.

Approximate cost: $avg

verified email - 18 Aug 2013

OMG this place is chocolate heaven.. One of my fav places to go after dinner with friends... Parking can he hard to find but after you been you won't mind the walk back to the park to walk off your naughtyness, love the fondue fruit platters and hot chocolate my self

verified email - 18 Aug 2013

If you love chocolate, then this is the place to go! The staff are lovely but the food it amazing!

My personal favourites are the fondue platters or the waffles, plus I always get a hot chocolate, why wouldn't you when you are dining at a place well known for their unbelievable chocolate.

If you haven't been before, you are missing out. The prices can be a bit on the expensive side, considering their hot chocolates are approximately $6-$7 each, but in saying this, I only go every now and then so its a little treat for me.

Overall, its a great place to go with friends or family for a deliciously naughty morning or afternoon tea.

Approximate cost: $20

Shazzbot1 19 Aug 2013

Thanks for your review, I love chocolate. This place sounds great and I am sure my family will enjoy it.

verified email - 08 Aug 2013

Before entering brace those girdles as you will just want to keep eating!
Delicious, Delectable and absolutely Delightful.
On a dreary day this place is perfect for finding a quiet little spot and enjoying high quality chocolate and other chocolate products like a hot chocolate. You won't be disappointed and will leave feeling warm, fuzzy, and very full.

verified email - 10 Mar 2013

Definitely has a wow factor! We've been here a couple of times and always find it busy - obviously because they have really great stuff. Staff are friendly and quite efficient. There's plenty of goodies to choose from. Their waffles are amazing.
Since it is right on Jetty Road, you may struggle to find parking when it's busy.
Bracegirdles is a perfect chocolate indulgence after an evening at the beach!

Approximate cost: $15

sandrad171 10 Mar 2013

Your review makes it sound great.

Zen23 23 Apr 2013

i shall go there on my next visit to glenelg

verified email - 02 Jan 2013

Forget the price. There is no price too high for chocolate. It is such a treat to go here and unfortunately I never seem to get to visit enough. I took my mother-in-law here for coffee and dessert to show off a little and it worked. We stayed a while just to order more of their scrumptious coffee and I can't even remember how many treats we ate. She said it made her feel like a naughty child and that we must do it again next time she visits. Sounds good to me. Any excuse will do.

Approximate cost: $15

verified email - 20 Dec 2012

This place is the loveliest to visit with friends. The service is usually great, occasionally a bit off. The chocolates made on premises are a little expensive but so delicious!

The best thing about it is that there are huge windows out front, giving the place a lovely, airy feel.

The desserts are amazing too, of course, but I never go past a baguette first - They are really fresh and delicious.

I'm also thinking of finishing my christmas shopping here, for obvious reasons!

sandrad171 10 Mar 2013

Thanks for your rev iew - I'll have to try it.

verified email - 10 Dec 2012

Despite the prices being sky high this is a place that you just have to visit at least once in your lifetime. Well if you can resist going back. This is the place where you decide to skip dinner and just have dessert(sometimes twice)

Approximate cost: $lots

verified email - 27 Oct 2012

The coffee was wonderful, large cups, loads of gluten free cakes, the brownie was very rich, lemon tart was just right, both served with thick cream and strawberry. Delivered to our table by Mrs Bracegirdle, so it was extra special. Great service

Approximate cost: $3.70

aifizi 30 Oct 2012

Haven't been here before, I should try it next time I go to the beach.

verified email - 06 Oct 2012

Amazing selection of little chocolates. Their Hot chocolates are delicious and their fondue is one of the best I have had in Adelaide

Approximate cost: $10

verified email - 30 Sep 2012

The food here is heavenly. There is such a wide assortment of things to choose from. The mocha's are definitely a highlight! I went with friends and our order took quite a while (20mins) to come which was a little disconcerting. The quality however, was excellent. The price was average- not as high as a Max Brenner Cafe's menu but not cheap either.

verified email - 24 Sep 2012

This place is heaven. their chocolate is so delicious! If you are ever around there you have to try it! Their chocolate mocas are to die for!

sandrad171 10 Mar 2013

Thanks for the review... I'll check out their website.

verified email - 18 Aug 2012

The best place to go for anything chocolate. The place is sometimes very busy, especially on the weekend. But its worth the wait if you love chocolate

verified email - 18 Aug 2012

Must have a say on this chocolate place . Serving best chocolate Moca ever. So intensed chocolate with coffee combination. Need wait a while for the order though, not a choice when u are on a run .

Approximate cost: $7

verified email - 13 Jul 2012

Went there for a coffee/catch up with a couple of my friends. We managed to sit in one of the rooms upstairs. The atmosphere was wonderful andvery quick service. the cakes were to die for. Cant describe in words one has to go there to experience it.

Approximate cost: $35

verified email - 10 Jul 2012

Always a great cup of coffee from friendly staff . . . big fan of the chilli chocolate range as well

BarryBac 10 Jul 2012

great place to have a hot chocolate

verified email - 06 Jul 2012

Their little chocolates are something to die for. Lots of different flavors. not healthy food but what a luxury

verified email - 28 May 2012

Really love this place!
Lovely atmosphere, always busy and bustling but you can invariably find a quiet romantic and dark corner if you want to.
Upstairs there is an outdoor balcony that is lovely on a warm night - a bit cold in winter though.
The coffee here is second to none, and they have a melted chocolate fountain which is amazing,
A lovely, warm, atmospheric place to go after dinner for a yummy desert or coffee.
The only down-side is that sometimes there is quite a long line (due to popularity) and you have to wait for a fairly long while to order and to receive your order, but the staff usually warn you of this when you get to the counter if there are delays.
Also I have been disappointed in the past with how early this place closes - I wish they would stay open later (usually I think they shut at around 9 on weeknights and 10 on weekends which is really too early for a desert place)

Approximate cost: $15

BarryBac 29 May 2012

great atmosphere, especially upstairs. Great during colder months rugging up to a warm cuppa, and indulging in the desserts

annae75 13 Jul 2012

sounds like an awesome place

verified email - 28 May 2012

i love this place too. you can go in and have fresh made coffee. chocolate and lots of really nice home made chocolate's and food. a great atmosphere also.the staff are friendly and you dont feel rushed.

annae75 13 Jul 2012

will try them out next time i am in glenelg

verified email - 19 May 2012

I love this place. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. My favorites are hot chocolates and fondue. I took my cousins from interstate to bracegirdles a few years ago and every time they return they want to go back there.

BarryBac 19 May 2012

great chocolate, and i love their hot chocolate

verified email - 18 May 2012

AMAZING! Loved this chocolate cafe! It is a must try for all chocolate lovers, and you might as well try it even if you aren't crazy for chocolate! A lovely range of drinks, an even lovelier range of yummy desserts! The atmosphere is nice and so is the service.