Cocoa Patisserie and Cafe

Cocoa Patisserie and Cafe is a bakery in Hawthorn, Melbourne, focused on cakes, pastries and other sweet and savoury baked goods. The business says its range is made with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers, with products developed for changing tastes and lifestyles. Alongside its regular selection, it offers a broad range of gluten-free products and says its chefs can accommodate dietary requirements where possible.

There are a couple of established signatures in the story of the business. Cocoa says it has sold more than 20,000 Pleasure Domes and Hazelnut Pralines since opening, making both a natural place to start for anyone interested in its best-known sweet offerings. The patisserie also has a Take Home Meals range designed to be heated and eaten, giving customers an option beyond cakes and baked treats when they need something convenient for home.

The business was established in 2005 by Cameron McPherson, who developed the concept after studying hotel management and business and working in hospitality and related corporate roles. His account of Cocoa’s history places emphasis on developing new products and maintaining long-standing relationships with customers and staff. That background gives the venue a clear local-business identity, with the operation growing from its first customer into a broader patisserie, cafe and catering service.

Catering is available for work events, conferences, parties and private gatherings with friends or family. The catering range combines sweet and savoury items, served hot or cold, and is designed in small portions that can be eaten in a few mouthfuls. That makes Cocoa suitable for morning or afternoon functions, shared occasions and practical food planning, while the gluten-free range and attention to dietary requirements may help groups with different needs. For everyday visits, the offering suits anyone in Hawthorn looking for baked treats, something savoury, or a prepared meal to take home.