Wellington Chocolate Factory: The city’s sweetest treats

Wellington Chocolate Factory (WCF) produces small batch, bean-to-bar chocolate. With ethically traded cocoa at the heart of their creations, it’s a treat that’s just as good for the planet as it is for the palate.

Step into the Eva Street factory and you’ll feel like you’ve found your very own golden ticket. Willy Wonka, eat your heart out. This chocolate paradise lifts the curtain on the bean-to-bar process. Large windows provide a peek into the factory as the team makes their award-winning bars.

If you want to get hands-on and immerse yourself in the world of chocolate making, take a factory tour. You’ll learn all about how WCF hand-sorts and grind its cocoa beans. See the tempering process and the final magic touch of wrapping each bar in beautiful designs from local artists.

Once you know all there is to know, then comes the fun part: making your own. Expert chocolatiers will guide you through the process of making your very own chocolate bars to take home (if they last that long). Pick your base and go wild with flavour creations. There are ingredients galore to choose from. Nuts, honeycomb, or freeze-dried berries? The only limit is your imagination.

If there’s not enough time for a tour, don’t leave without trying one of the hot chocolates. Made from melted-down chocolate bars and your choice of milk, they feel like a delicious, warm hug. Round out your drink with a cookie or brownie, and don’t forget a bar (or two) to take home.

Two friends leave the Wellington Chocolate Factory.

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Artisanal dark chocolate bars, imprinted with a floral design, on a baking sheet at the Wellington Chocolate Factory.

The bean-to-bar scene: Artisan chocolate in Wellington

Whether you’re mad about milk chocolate or deep into dark, there are plenty of talented artisan chocolate makers to discover in Wellington.

The Chocolate Story

The Chocolate Story in Petone specialises in handcrafted chocolates. It also sells locally made sweet treats, fudges, and chocolates from around the world.

Prefab

Prefab Eatery specialises in unpretentious food, done well. The café menu features timeless favourites and is open for breakfast and lunch.

Dough Bakery

Masters of artisan bread and baked goods, Dough Bakery offers a range of loaves, sweet treats, and pastries from café locations around the Wellington region.

Glou Glou

A café and wine bar in central Wellington, Glou Glou has a relaxed feel. Enjoy a coffee from Supreme, matcha, or a glass of wine and a warm atmosphere to match.

August Eatery

Housed in the front of a heritage-listed Methodist church, August is a Mediterranean-inspired café and restaurant in central Wellington.

Tomboy

Tomboy in Mount Victoria mixes delicious baking with a family atmosphere. Freshly baked doughnuts and egg sandwiches have won the cosy café many Wellington fans.

Wide of the cable car driving up the tracks with the sun setting over Wellington city and harbour in the background.

Wellington Cable Car

The historical Wellington Cable Car is a must-do in the city. The 5-minute, 612m journey rises 120m above sea level with panoramic views from Kelburn.