While Chocol8 is best known for its handcrafted chocolates and beautifully wrapped gifts, there's far more waiting inside.. Standing out with its iconic, unmistakable bright pink storefront on Poole Road, Chocol8 has been delighting Westbourne with handcrafted chocolates, thoughtful gifts and homemade treats for...
24th July 2026
While Chocol8 is best known for its handcrafted chocolates and beautifully wrapped gifts, there's far more waiting inside..
Standing out with its iconic, unmistakable bright pink storefront on Poole Road, Chocol8 has been delighting Westbourne with handcrafted chocolates, thoughtful gifts and homemade treats for years. From its welcoming coffee lounge and hidden garden courtyard, to locally sourced ice cream and light lunches, Chocol8 has become a place where people come not just to shop, but to slow down, relax and indulge.
Chocolate is at the heart of everything Chocol8 does.
Step inside and you'll be greeted by beautifully stocked displays filled with handcrafted chocolates, each carefully made and available in a wide variety of classic and contemporary flavours. Whether you prefer silky truffles, rich pralines, creamy caramels or something a little more adventurous, choosing your favourites quickly becomes part of the experience.
One of Chocol8's most popular offerings is its 'Build a Box' concept, allowing customers to hand-pick their own selection of chocolates to create a truly personal gift. It's a thoughtful touch that has made the shop a favourite for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations throughout the year.
The shelves are filled with beautifully presented hampers, artisan fudge, novelty chocolate creations and elegant seasonal collections, all carefully packaged to make every purchase feel special.
Although Chocol8 is best known for its chocolates, it's equally loved as a café.
Their welcoming coffee lounge serves freshly prepared sandwiches, paninis, homemade soup, quiche, cakes and freshly baked scones, alongside speciality coffees, luxury hot chocolates and indulgent sweet treats. Whether you're popping in for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon catch-up, it's somewhere that invites you to slow down.
The relaxed atmosphere, colourful interior and friendly service have helped make Chocol8 a favourite meeting place throughout the year.
Tucked away from the bustle of Poole Road is a peaceful courtyard garden filled with elegant furniture, colourful hanging baskets and large parasols that provide welcome shade on warmer days.
When the warmer weather arrives, it becomes one of the area's loveliest places to stop for a sweet treat. Chocol8 proudly serves locally sourced Kelly's of Cornwall ice cream, making it the perfect companion for a sunny afternoon.
Peaceful, welcoming and tucked away from the busy high street, the garden adds another dimension to Chocol8. It transforms a visit from simply picking up chocolates into somewhere you can relax, catch up with friends and enjoy one of Westbourne's loveliest hidden outdoor spaces.
Independent businesses like Chocol8 are part of what gives Westbourne its character.
For years, it has been far more than just a chocolate shop. It's somewhere people return to for birthday gifts, weekend coffee dates, family treats, leisurely lunches and moments of indulgence throughout the year.
With handcrafted chocolates, quality gifts, a welcoming café and one of the area's loveliest hidden gardens, it's easy to see why Chocol8 has become one of Westbourne's most treasured independent businesses.
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