Sweet & Bitter Co.

Sweet & Bitter Co. is a boutique chocolate shop and cafe in Queen’s Plaza, in the heart of Brisbane CBD. It offers a place to sit and relax with a hot chocolate, chocolate treats or macarons, as well as an online shop for gifts and orders to enjoy at home. The setting suits a quick indulgence while shopping, a quiet solo stop or anyone looking for a gift with a little more thought behind it.

The range centres on couverture chocolate and includes gift boxes, chocolate blocks, chocolate-coated sticks and individual treats. Standouts listed by the shop include the Pistachio Knafeh Bliss Block, also described as a viral Dubai chocolate bar, Honeycomb Crunch Bliss Block and Biscoozy Bliss Block made with Lotus Biscoff. There are also assorted chocolate and macarons gift boxes, while the shop’s hot chocolate is available to enjoy in the cafe or prepare at home.

For a more personal present, the Create Your Own Box option lets customers choose their chocolates, add a message and have the selection arranged in a matte white presentation box. That makes Sweet & Bitter Co. particularly useful for birthdays, thank-you gifts, corporate gifting and other occasions where a ready-made assortment may not be quite right. The business also lists co-branding, event projects and catering among its services.

The chocolates are described as handcrafted by the in-house chocolatiers using natural ingredients and traditional techniques. With products available in-store and online, Sweet & Bitter Co. works for CBD visitors wanting an immediate treat, as well as shoppers organising gifts for delivery. Brisbane CBD customers can also access the shop’s advertised same-day delivery service, while the venue notes that macarons gift boxes are available for pick-up only.