The Chocolate Cottage — Restaurant in Highfields

We visited The Chocolate Cottage after it was recommended by some locals.

The cottage was easy to find, although parking appeared to be limited. If the grounds are full, there is a service road that offers parallel parking. Even on a Monday, there were only a couple of spots available.

The premises itself is impressive. The interior showcases not only the chocolate cabinet for which they are known, but also includes several walls filled with gourmet products, including sauces, jams, etc., through to a large selection of giftware. Most eye-catching, undoubtedly, is the sprawling garden that leads to million dollar views. Filled with tables and chairs, this is a great sunny day option. Naturally, there is plenty of seating inside as well.

We selected the Char Grilled Vegetarian stack and the Toasted Ruben on Light Rye as lunch options. For treats, we chose the Creme Brulee pastry and the Pear & Lime tart, along with a handful of different chocolates. As always, a Flat White and Chai Latte to wash it down.

Our dining experience, across the board, was positive and genuinely enjoyed. Everything was good quality, tasty, well presented and, overall, justified the higher price point. The drinks and desserts were similarly judged and happily devoured.

The service was pretty good, overall. Atlas is a quirky chap but knows his stuff, and Hamish was friendly and happy to assist.

In summary, The Chocolate Cottage does many things right; the service, premises, ambience, and food & drink standards were all above par. We enjoyed our visit and would return,...

This place is a great little find!! Hidden away on the eastern side of the Highway at Highfields its a bit hard to find, but definitely worth trying out. It's a quirky place with multiple dining areas. There is indoor dining beside the fire place or towards the centre of the building where you enjoy the view. There are small verandahs at the front and back, which can be enclosed when the weather is not as good. Out the back is an amazing view of the Lockyer Valley where you can dine out on the lawn. Out the front is a small courtyard with a few tables in the shade. They do excellent food and good drinks. This place can get vey busy, but they pump the meals out pretty quickly. On a busy day consider making a reservation if you have a larger group or want a table with a good view. This place has a range of gifts and food stuffs for sale. As the name suggests, this place also sells chocolate!! There is a wide range of yummy choccie choices to chose from. Parking out of the street can be a bit hard to find when it gets busy. This place right next to Montys Brewery if you want to enjoy a quick drink or two after brunch to continue enjoying the...

The view and setting are nice, Granted. Though after coming here over many years the complacency is setting in and the quality of your service,food and coffee is underwhelming. Your insistence for remaining a table service only venue is frustrating when you have to line up just to order your food. Though when the wait this time involves waiting for the chef and owner to finish their personal chit chat when your the only customer standing there and won't even look at you it's time you hang up your aprons. Ordered Thai Pork Belly salad off the specials which was nearly $30 a dish for a basic meal and contained pork belly that was mainly gristle, if it was beautiful slow cooked belly with rendered crispy fat you could accept the price though this was just an insult. When they make you pay upfront for your food you have very little way of protest when your served up something that's of...