PSA: The Sweetest New Opening Is Taking Over Queen Street Mall With Free Chocolate And More
Brisbane, we simply aren’t ready.
The Australian heroes over at Koko Black are making their grand return to Queensland, opening a brand-new boutique in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall on Friday, 5 December.
Before the doors open, they’re hitting the streets with the Koko Cruiser, a travelling chocolate van handing out free handcrafted treats (ignore everything you’ve learnt from your parents about taking chocolate from strangers).
From 29 November, the Koko Cruiser will roll around Brisbane, popping up in surprise spots around the Fig Tree Pocket and the CBD before parking in Queen Street Mall for for a few days. Not to fret, though, as the boutique store itself is here to stay.
Koko Black has earned its cult status for good reason. Each piece is handmade in Melbourne using natural ingredients, showcasing Australian flavours that strike the perfect balance between nostalgic and bold. It’s the kind of chocolate that makes you stop mid-bite to immediately eyeball your next one. If we had to pick one word to describe them, it'd be moreish.
Inside the new boutique, expect a sensory overload in the best way. Rich aromas of cocoa and caramel, glistening truffles behind glass, and shelves stacked with gift boxes that’d look stunning perched under the Christmas tree—all in a perfectly temperature-controlled room, of course. It’s also the first Koko Black store where you can personalise your blocks, marbles and gift boxes, with hot or iced chocolates on hand to sip while you browse.
Plus, they’re slinging a few extra goodies to make the opening day even sweeter. We're talking a $200 shopping spree for it's first 100 shoppers on opening day, free praline chocolates and free personalisation gifts to kick off the big return..
For fans who remember Koko Black’s earlier stint in Brisbane and have longed for its distinct aroma ever since, this return is long overdue.
The Koko Cruiser hits the road from 29 November, with free samples leading up to the boutique’s official opening on Friday 5 December. To track down the Cruiser, keep lurking through Koko Black’s socials for clues.
Follow the scent and treat yourself to something a teensy bit special this Christmas.
THE DETAILS
What: Koko Black Grand Opening
Where: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
When: Koko Black Cruiser from 29 November to 12 December ; Grand Opening on 5 December
Get more info here.
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