Tucked away down a little Swanage side-street you’ll find award-winning Chococo – a family-run, handmade chocolate company that began life right here in town.
Swanage is the home of Chococo’s first chocolate house, which has now expanded into a shop & café, with further premises in Winchester, Exeter and Horsham.
It’s the perfect place to stop for a hot chocolate and brownie on a chilly afternoon, a refreshing gelato on a summer’s day, or to purchase a special chocolate-themed gift.
There’s seating both downstairs and upstairs in the café next to the adjoining chocolate shop, as well as a small amount of seating in the lane outside. Upstairs you’ll also find a small children’s area with colouring activities.
In addition to Chococo’s signature chocolatey baked goods and specialty drinks, there’s also a range of other items on the menu, including local Dorset tea, scones and toasties.
As well as the Purbeck chocolate company’s firm favourites, such as their beautifully handmade chocolate bars & slabs and delicately decorated boxed chocolates, Chococo also creates seasonal and occasion products. Gifts can also be personalised for the recipient.
Can’t choose between your favourites? Why not put a hamper together, or buy a subscription as an unusual gift for a foodie friend?
Chococo also often holds fun chocolate lolly-making workshops in the holidays – keep an eye on Chococo’s Facebook page for updates, or pop into the shop to find out about any upcoming events.
(Pictures all courtesy of Chococo)
Chococo has won over 100 national and international awards over the years since its inception in 2002 and boasts a tempting range of flavours from traditional favourites like Dorset sea salt caramel to its award-winning gin collection.
Popular chocolates include ginger, honeycomb, raspberry and bandanna & cinnamon, along with various novelty chocolates for the perfect edible gift.
Many of Chococo’s chocolate products are naturally vegan, but there are is also a special vegan-friendly range of chocolates available made using oat milk.
Opening hours
- Monday – Friday – 9.30am to 5pm
- Saturday – 9.30am – 5.30pm
- Sunday – 10am – 5pm
Location in town
📍 Commercial Road, Swanage, BH19 1DF
Commercial Road is pedestrianised and accessible both from Institute Road (the alleyway opposite The Mowlem) and from High Street via the passageway between JJ Moore’s butchers and Swanage Library.
It’s also a stone’s throw from the beach as well as all of Swanage’s central shops and other amenities.
Contact details
Explore Chococo’s products and other chocolate houses on their website, or call to place an order for collection.
- ℹ️ Website: www.chococo.co.uk/our-chocolate-houses/swanage
- ℹ️ Facebook page: en-gb.facebook.com/ChococoChocolates/
- 📞 01929 408288 (for local Swanage telephone orders to collect from the shop)
- 📥 swanage@chococo.co.uk