The Chocolate Cottage

If you’re looking for a calm and peaceful place to unwind, the Chocolate Cottage is the spot. The owner is kind and helpful, and the staff know their food and coffee well. One of them even showed us how to tamp coffee manually — a fun little coffee-making lesson we didn’t expect. We ended up buying their coffee beans and chocolate to take home. Great experience all around!

Lovely outdoor setting. Very fast and friendly service. Quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Just perfect for lunch on a sunny October day. The savoury muffin with sour cream and relish was one of the best we’ve had.

I have been here twice now. Last time, I got the Rueben on Rye. This time, I got the Steak Stack. When the food came out, I was immediately assaulted by a cacophony of flavours all competing to be the main one. Who won? You ask. I did. I got to appreciate each and every flavour!

Great little coffee shop recommended to us by a local. We ordered coffees. Mine was good. Hubby's chai latte was creamy but a little sweet for him. Foodwise, his vanilla slice was sweet and moreish. My av on toast was rustic in appearance but delicious and fresh. A good range of gourmet gifts for sale. Lots of chocolate treats at reasonable prices for a specialty chocolate shop. We would go here again.

We had lunch at choc cottage with friends on Saturday and it was amazing! Food was out quickly and it was superb! Everyone loved every dish we had family up staying, no empty plates! I know next time it’ll be a request to go back! Thank you 🙏 We had the steak sandwich, chicken salad and nachos all amazing as well as some kids food!

Nice little cafe with cute decor and friendly staff. We sat on the verandah overlooking the outside tables and chairs. Good priced coffee and cake. They have a selection of home made chocolates and interesting condiments for sale.

Such a gem! The cafe is clean - very well looked after. Finally we found a place that makes a proper flat white (not just a latte!). The Thai Chicken Salad and Gourmet Steak Stack were delicious and fresh. We also loved their Portuguese tart and cookies cheesecake. We came back just 2 days later on a rainy Saturday morning with friends from Melbourne. Even though it was full inside, the Manager was so kind to arrange a table for six of us - the coffee was consistently just as good. Extra thanks to the lovely lady who ran out to the car park to return my purse. We also loved that it’s pet-friendly. We brought our two little dogs and sat outside on the lovely green grass — such a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. We’ll keep coming back to!

I went there for lunch yesterday, the owner and all the ladies working there just lovely, helped with a door for wheelchair access, all very polite and happy to be there and open to having a chat with us. The food was amazing, all very fresh and delicous. Huge servings as well. The Cafe itself was beautifully presented,clean and had lovely decor and beautiful items to purchase. Not to mention the beautiful yummy chocolates. My daughter was thrilled with her chocolate heart koala.❤️

The Chocolate Cottage is a bit of a Highfields institution. A former schoolhouse building perched on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, most people now go here for the great food and views rather than the actual chocolate. We sat out the front under a gorgeous thick trellis of vines. As it was a hot day, we were thankful for the cool shade. The cottage has tables in front, inside the actual building and out the back on a beautiful green lawn that overlooks the Lockyer Valley - though this has been partially obscured in recent years by the growth of a hedge! I cannot fathom why they don't trim it a few feet to reveal the fantastic aspect. We arrived about 12.15pm on a Sunday & the place was already hopping. I'd rung earlier to book a table but was told they don't take bookings- it's a 1st-come, 1st-served situation. We ordered at the counter, my dad happy to have a beer as it is licensed. Meals were out in under 20mins which I was impressed with considering the number of people dining. My father & I had panini ($18.50), both of which were pretty yummy and my mum & hubby both had the nachos ($22). All servings were generous but the nachos especially! I think though the prices were not on the cheap side, they were good value for a cafe lunch in the area. Coupled with good service and a lovely laid-back country atmosphere, we were very happy. Will be back!

Wonderful outdoor seating area, very friendly staff and tasty giant sandwiches. You may want to eat them with a fork and knife or just indulge with a napkin in hand because it's worth it. It's not just about the sweets here.

Great food and lovely staff. Great place to go with the family. Really good for kids aged from 3 months old to an elder possibly aged 85. The indoor area is not as nice as the outdoor area but love that the chairs and walls are very colourful and lovely. Would recommend this place for couples, families and friends but you probably won't get the best experience if you go by yourself. Overall, great food and outdoor areas and the chocolate is fabulous. Would definitely come back to this gorgeous cottage!

Though this place has beautiful grounds the food is extremely over priced. They take short cuts in making drinks, the ice chocolate was over half ice and very little milk and charged a small fortune. Definitely not worth the drive.

What the hell is with the attitude of whom I presume to be the managers/owners of the establishment? We have visited 4 times as we live in the area as there is not much else on offer, we have given this place a chance over and over again. Sure it has one of the most beautiful scenic views around and decent food but when you are made to feel unwelcome by the management it's hard to comprehend how this place receives such high reviews?