New chocolate shop and café coming to Wilmslow

More Cacao Less Sugar

Chocolate fans are in for a treat as Hotel Chocolat has announced the opening of its latest store located in Wilmslow.

Opening on 11 July, the new Wilmslow store will be lcoated at 60 Water Lane.

The new store is one of the few to hold Hotel Chocolat's Café Collection, featuring a selection of bakes and savoury recipes created in-house. These treats are based on dishes from the restaurant at Hotel Chocolat's cacao farm in Saint Lucia.

The space occupies a prominent 1,429 sq ft unit and offers a space for 25 guests to sit in and will also serve the VelvetisedTM drinking chocolate alongside other hot drinks.

Commenting on the new store, Hotel Chocolat's, Omnichannel Director, Frankie Haynes, said: "We're thrilled to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience to Wilmslow. Our new Velvetiser Café is designed to offer a relaxing space where people can enjoy our signature drinks and treats at a leisurely pace.

"This marks another step in our expansion, and we're excited to continue offering more of these delightful, out- of-town experiences across the country in the coming years."

Opening hours for The new store will also stock a range of Hotel Chocolat's chocolates and be open from 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 8:30am – 4:30pm on Sundays.

Photo: Velvetiser Café seating area, based in Leeds, which is coming to the new Wilmslow store

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Brian Hall
Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 6:24 pm
Just what Wilmslow needs another coffee shop!!! It is pitiful what Grove Street has become compared to the 1970s and 80s. Please don't bleat about progess because it is a very poor mix of shops now. Bramhall and Knustford are so much better. Another nail in the coffin by the "nouveau riche".
Jon Williams
Friday 4th July 2025 at 9:21 am
Give it 12 months !

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