For those who know their history, the story of chocolate is a fascinating one – but a key point was when Hernan Cortes brought chocolate from South America to Spain.
Now San Churro brings the black gold back to the New World with the opening of San Churro in Woden, and there is a whole world of discovery here for those who can’t resist it’s silky sweet charms.
To put it simply, who doesn’t love chocolate? At San Churro, South Americas’s gift to the world comes in a mind-boggling array of flavours and forms. Just looking at the counter is enough to get even the most reluctant sweet-tooth excited, as the fridges are filled with cakes, ice-creams, macarons and beautiful hand-made chocolates that can be packaged up and taken away with you.
Still, you wouldn’t want to miss out on the experience of spending some time at San Churro. As the up-beat music sets the tone, a quick scan of the room sees small groups huddled over mugs, cups and classic sundae floats. Steaming Hot Chocolates whiz by in the hands of busy floor staff, long and fresh churros are waved around tables as friends fight to dip in the melted chocolate.
There’s no need to go completely overboard – although the idea is tempting! San Churro makes for an excellent spot to stop in for a coffee while watching the world go by through the large windows that look out onto Bradley Street. With Fair Trade, organic coffee beans, there’s no need to feel guilty, unless of course your eyes wander over to the cakes… but isn’t that what a bit of quiet time is about?
For the virtuous San Churro offers a range of fruit smoothies and mocktails that will still delight the taste-buds and, (believe us when we tell you) make a fantastic contrast if you’re digging into, say, a Toblerone Cheesecake. There are plenty of gluten-free options as well, so everybody has a place at the table!
Did we mention the chocolate? There’s chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate in the form of pralines, truffles, slices, cakes, shakes, macarons and, of course, the famous churros. Feel like a fondue with friends? Dip your fruit into the delicious bowl of melted chocolate and just try to wipe the smile (and chocolate!) off your chin.
So, what are you waiting for? In the spirit of Cortes, sail on over to Woden and treat yourself to San Churro today.
