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Honest Chocolate

Honest Chocolate – artisanal bean‑to‑bar café on Wale St (and Kalk Bay), serving vegan treats, hot chocolates, cakes & truffles in a cozy courtyard setting.

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64A Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

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64A Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

📍 Locations & Ambience

  • Wale Street (City Centre): Nestled between Loop & Bree, this café features a sunlit courtyard and a warm indoor space in a heritage building.
  • Kalk Bay: Offers seaside calm with sea views, rustic décor, and the same handcrafted chocolate charm .

🌱 Ethical & Handcrafted

  • Honest Chocolate crafts bean‑to‑bar using organic Tanzanian cacao from Kokoa Kamili and unrefined sugars, using granite grinders and hand tempering—no preservatives, dairy or gluten.
  • Their “Chain of Positivity” ensures fair pay and environmental care throughout their supply chain.

🥐 Menu Highlights

  • Offerings include rich hot chocolates (with house-made marshmallows), artisan coffees, teas, truffles, tarts, almond-cocoa cheesecake, brownies (hailed on “Somebody Feed Phil”), miso choc-chip cookies, and banana‑bread “bunny chow”.
  • Most treats are vegan-friendly; non‑dairy options include Sorbetiere ice cream, soya, oat, nut milks.

🎉 Experiences

  • Monthly public chocolate workshops and private corporate tastings at Woodstock factory let you taste, learn, and craft bonbons.
  • Wale Street café features a hidden Secret Gin Bar in the courtyard—locally recommended and ideal for relaxed evening drinks.

⌚ Opening Hours

  • Wale St: Mon–Thu 9–18, Fri–Sat 9–21, Sun 9–17.
  • Kalk Bay: Daily 9–17; extended hours Fri–Sat until 21:00.

📦 Delivery & Retail

  • Free local delivery over R500, national over R900; collection available from Wale St café or Woodstock factory.
  • Products stocked at Faithful to Nature, Wellness Warehouse, Checkers Sixty60, UberEats, and retail locations.

✅ Why Visit Honest Chocolate

  • Ethical, artisan quality: 100% vegan, organic, fair-trade bean-to-bar chocolate with unique flavours and pure ingredients.
  • Charming spaces: Heritage courtyard cafés in the city and seaside retreat in Kalk Bay.
  • Interactive fun: Chocolate/bonbon workshops and hidden gin bar add memorable experiences.
  • Highly praised: Featured as top ethical chocolate spot in Cape Town; warmly endorsed by vegans and travelers.

📍 Addresses & Contact

  • Wale St Café: 64A Wale St, Cape Town
  • Kalk Bay Café: 52 Main Rd, Kalk Bay
  • Factory (workshops): 7 Barron St, Woodstock
  • 📞 Wale St: 076 765 8306 • 📧 cafe@honestchocolate.co.za
  • 🌐 honestchocolate.co.za

In summary: Honest Chocolate is Cape Town’s premier ethical chocolate destination—perfect for anyone craving indulgent, vegan-friendly treats, learning about bean‑to‑bar craft, or simply relaxing with exquisite hot chocolate and hidden gin vibes in a stylish courtyard.

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