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A very Melbourne Easter: where to find the best chocolate, buns and joy-inducing treats

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Melbourne doesn’t do things by halves — and Easter is no exception. From design-led chocolate eggs to cheeky gelato collabs, local makers and bakers have well and truly outdone themselves this year. Whether you’re after something nostalgic, elegant, over-the-top or delightfully unexpected, these Easter offerings promise joy in every bite.

Here’s where to find the best Easter treats across the city right now - hop to it!

Koko Black – Various locations

Bunnies and Speckled Eggs Discovery Tin | $24.90

Tucked inside this charming tin (complete with an Easter activity sheet) is a medley of milk and 54% dark chocolate bunnies and speckled eggs. A grown-up twist on the classic Easter hunt — handcrafted with all-natural ingredients and 100% sustainably sourced cocoa.

📍 CBD, Carlton, Doncaster + more
🔗 kokoblack.com

Billy Van Creamy – Fitzroy North, Brunswick, Albert Park

Dairy Vanilla Honeycomb Ice Cream-Filled Easter Egg | $58.00
Serves 8–10

A total showstopper. This handmade egg features creamy vanilla bean ice cream inside a milk chocolate shell, layered with honeycomb chunks and thick caramel ganache. Gluten-free, nut-free, Halal-friendly - and utterly unforgettable.

🔗 Pre-order only while stocks last

Mörk Chocolate – Chadstone, North Melbourne, Queen Vic Market, CBD

Dessert Chocolate Eggs | Prices Vary

Mörk’s seasonal eggs are like dessert in disguise. Handcrafted with layered fillings and luxe textures, choose from:

Triple Chocolate – 70% ganache + dark chocolate-speckled meringue

Pumpkin Pie – toasted pepita gianduja + spiced pumpkin ganache

Caramel Biscuit – salted caramel + brown butter biscuit

Passionfruit Marshmallow – fruity “yolk” + soft vanilla marshmallow

🛍️ Sold in-store only (individually or in six-egg cartons)

Pidapipó – Carlton, Windsor, Fitzroy, Melbourne CBD

Mini Egg Tins, Surprise Eggs & Chocolate Gelato Cones | Prices Vary

Joyfully maximalist as ever, Pidapipó’s Easter collection includes:

Giant Surprise Egg – handmade, filled with mini eggs + mystery gift

Mini Egg Tin – includes three praline-filled chocolates in flavours like peppermint, caramel crumble, and hazelnut ganache

Gelato Cones – limited edition chocolate flavours inspired by the egg trio, dipped in fudge, meringue, and choc shards

🍦 Available at all stores

Haigh’s Chocolates – Various locations

Chocolate Bilbies + One-Kilo Eggs | From $11.50–$120

An Easter icon. Haigh’s silky milk and dark chocolate bilbies are a sweet local alternative to bunnies — with proceeds going toward wildlife conservation. Don’t miss the seriously big eggs, too (up to one kilo of handcrafted chocolate joy).

🐾 Guilt-free indulgence
📍 Find your nearest store at haighschocolates.com.au

Chocilo – Ivanhoe

Handcrafted Eggs & Hampers | Prices Vary

This boutique Ivanhoe chocolate studio is one to know. Their Easter selection includes deluxe hampers, praline bunnies, and gorgeous shell eggs, made with premium couverture chocolate and wrapped up beautifully for gifting.

📍 324 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe
🔗 chocilo.com.au

Le Yeahllow – Melbourne CBD

Hot Cross Cake | Limited Release

Hot cross buns, reimagined. This viral treat takes the nostalgic Easter classic and turns it into a glossy ganache-layered cake shaped like a six-pack of buns. Whipped ganache, spiced sponge, and chocolate cremeux — what more do you need?

🍰 Limited availability
📍 2/20 Katherine Pl, Melbourne
🔗 @leyeahllow

Baker Bleu – Caulfield North

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns | From $6.50

Beautifully chewy with a glossy glaze and rich, nuanced spice — Baker Bleu’s buns are a cult favourite for a reason. Choose between raisin + pecan or sour cherry + dark chocolate. Buy extra. You’ll want to freeze them.

🍰 Fresh daily until Easter.
📍 119 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield North

Callé Bakery – Carlton North

Hot Chocolate Croissant Wheel + Easter Pastries | Prices Vary

Already beloved for its laminated pastries and tangy sourdough, Callé Bakery is pulling out all the stops this Easter. The Hot Chocolate Croissant Wheel is available Friday–Sunday from 9:30am, all through April — a spiral of warm croissant dough, filled with chocolate and ready to pull apart with your favourite people.

Also on offer: pastel-glazed pastries and playful sweet specials. Follow them on Instagram for the latest drops.

📍 649 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
🔗 @callebakery

Cannoli Bar – Avondale Heights

Easter Cannoli, Colomba Cake & Chocolate Eggs | Prices Vary

From ricotta-filled cannoli topped with pistachios to buttery Colomba cakes and handmade chocolate eggs — Cannoli Bar brings Sicilian flair to the north-west ‘burbs. A go-to for traditional Easter vibes, packed with sugar and soul.

📍 23 Riviera Road, Avondale Heights
🔗 cannolibar.com.au

All Day Donuts – Brunswick

Easter Donut Line-Up | Prices Vary

This playful Brunswick spot is delivering Easter in donut form — bright, bold and joyfully over-the-top:

🍩 Easter Chick – classic ring with white chocolate glaze

🍩 Easter Nest – funfetti glaze + dark choc nest + speckled eggs

🍩 Easter Egg – chocolate custard centre + rich choc glaze

🍩 Easter Bunny – strawberry glaze, cheesecake filling + marshmallow ears

Available in-store or order online. They're guaranteed to disappear fast.

📍 12 Edward Street, Brunswick

Melbourne Cocoa – Various locations

Churro Easter Egg x Beatrix Bakes | $35.00

In collaboration with Natalie Paull, creator of Beatrix Bakes: Another Slice, Melbourne Cocoa has crafted a Churro Easter Egg like no other. This indulgent 170g milk and white chocolate egg is infused with hints of cinnamon, sweet vanilla, and caramelised waffle - all capturing the essence of churros in chocolate form.

Packaged in a simple, elegant cellophane wrap with a ribbon, this is the perfect gift for those who crave warmth and spice in their Easter treats.

📍 Available at Melbourne Cocoa’s stores
🔗 melbournecocoa.com

Whether you’re gifting, feasting, or just treating yourself to a little seasonal magic, Melbourne has your Easter cravings more than covered.

Let us know your favourites and if you find something even more delightful, we’re always keen to add it to next year’s list.

Photo from Billy Van Creamy.

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