30-04-2025
Luxury chocolate cafe known for its milkshakes to open first Welsh branch
Luxury chocolate cafe known for its milkshakes to open first Welsh branch
Knoops chocolate drinks chain is opening its first Welsh cafe in Cardiff
A new chocolate cafe is opening in Cardiff city centre
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Luxury chocolate drink maker Knoops will be opening in Cardiff, bringing their range of rich, hot and cold chocolate drinks to the capital. Known for its beautifully designed stores and customisable chocolate percentage menu, Knoops has built a loyal following across the UK - and now Cardiff is next on the list.
While no official opening date has been announced so far, there are signs advertising its upcoming arrival at 37 The Hayes in the St David's Centre.
The brand, founded in Rye in 2013, allows customers to choose from a curated menu of chocolate percentages from creamy white to intense 100% dark, tailored to their personal taste.
Their simple yet clever concept that has won fans nationwide, and they have also found a large customer base with people who are less interested in drinking coffee. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here
It also marks another exciting addition to the capital's ever-evolving café culture - and although there are no images of what the Cardiff branch looks like inside before they open yet, most Knoops stores generally offer a mix of cosy seating options, including small tables, window benches, and a few larger spots for groups.
Drinks can be enjoyed hot, iced, or as a chilled shake.
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Vegan and dairy-free options will be available and in addition to drinks, Knoops also sells retail pouches of its signature chocolate flakes so you could recreate the experience at home if you're keen.
At the moment, there are other regional Knoops stores based in Bath, Belfast, Cambridge, Bristol, Brighton and Chester.
And in London, their locations include Chelsea, Covent Garden, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill and Richmond.
Founder Jens Knoop has had a strong relationship with chocolate since his childhood in rural Germany according to the chain.
In 2013, he decided to share his passion and opened the first Knoops store in Rye, East Sussex and since then, he opened all of his other stores, and has also released a chocolate cookbook.
Discussing "Knoopology" on their website, the hot chocolate chain says: 'The Knoops concept is based around our carefully curated percentage menu which offers chocolates to suit every taste and mood.
'We find joy in helping you to discover your perfect chocolate drink, and encourage experimentation with different % chocolates and flavours in a process we call 'Knoopology'.
'This process is simple; choose your chocolate %, milk, and extra flavours like sea salt, orange zest or chilli to be made into a hot chocolate, milkshake or iced chocolate.'
They also sell various chocolate ice-creams in cones and tubs.
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