At Hot Chocolates, we make every one of our chocolates by hand following the same artisan methods that we’ve adhered to since 1986.
We start with Casa Luker's finest Colombian chocolate. Then we carefully select ingredients such as house-roasted nuts and fresh cream and berries. The result is an eclectic selection of truffles, barks, fresh fudge and other confections that express our core values of quality and freshness.
But great chocolate is only half of the story. We’ve built our reputation not only on the quality of our confections but also on the great people that ensure that your every visit to Hot Chocolates is a fun and memorable escape from the world outside. Because above all else, great chocolate is about enjoying the moment.
Cakebread Artisan Bakery creates true European traditional artisan breads, amazing cakes and delicious baked delights using 100%, GMO free Canadian flours. We also carry a house collection of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.more...See more text
Breads Baked Fresh Daily MENU - Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Artisan Bakery
Farmers Multigrain
Cracked wheat, kamut, millet, flax, corn and seeds make up over half the weight of our signature whole grain loaf. Dense, chewy and loaded with fibre.
OrganicWhole Wheat
Made with a 50% mix of organic white and whole wheat flours.
Fig & Roasted Walnut
Plump calimyrna figs and freshly roasted walnuts. Fabulous with fresh, soft cheeses.
Olive & Thyme
Chunky Sicilian green olives and fresh thyme. Chewy, medium-sized bâtard.
Garlic Miche
A whole bulb of roasted garlic in the centre, then even more roasted garlic is mixed into the dough before we bake it as a showy miche.
House Levain
Very mild sour starter and a bit of whole wheat flour add texture and flavour to our house levain. Baked as a large bâtard.
Provence Bâtard
A classic whole grain loaf from the South of France. Whole wheat, honey, oats, flax and sunflower seeds shaped into a traditional pointed bâtard.
Il Forno
Organic whole wheat flour, water, sea salt and yeast create a simple, large, white bâtard.
Organic French Baguette
Our traditional French process and artisan technique produce a crusty and flavourful baguette. Also available in mini baguette.
Organic Epi
Made with the baguette process and snipped into eight crusty pull-apart rolls arranged like a stalk of wheat.
Pumpkin Seed
A large, pumpkin seed-crusted boule with light whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness.
Sunny Honey
A light, whole wheat loaf loaded with oats and sunflower seeds, lightly sweetened with honey.
Weekly Featured Artisan Breads
The following artisan breads are baked only on specific days, as indicated in each breads description and on our baking schedule. To pre-order your favourites, call 250-338-8211.
Wheat-free Spelt Loaf
Light spelt flour enriched with flax seeds, honey and olive oil. This recipe was generously shared by Chris Brown, former owner of Vancouvers Ecco Il Pane.
Organic Artisan Rye
Dense, crusty rye with a light, tangy sourdough flavour. Made with the original sourdough starter crafted by Sherry in San Francisco.
Challah Bread
Rich, eggy dough baked in a traditional three-strand braid and topped with seeds. Makes fantastic French toast!
Courtenay Sourdough
Natural sour starter with whole wheat and rye flours and sea salt. Non-yeasted, naturally risen bâtard.
Heritage
Hand crafted organic loaf made with Canadian Heritage Red Fife flour, Spelt flour, olive oil and honey.
Island Beer Bread
This unique loaf incorporates Island-crafted Ale and roasted wheat berries used to brew the beer. Risen overnight in whicker baskets and baked on the stone hearth.
Chai
Light whole wheat and white flours with honey, golden raisins and our house-made chai spice blend.
Seasonal Artisan Breads
The following artisan breads are baked only at special times of the year, as indicated in each breads description and on our baking schedule. To inquire about availability, or to pre-order your favourites, call 250-338-8211.
Hot Cross Buns
Come in and enjoy a half dozen of our traditional Hot Cross buns. A sweet dough made with candied orange peel, raisins, currents and spices, individually hand shaped and served in a pannibois!
Pear and Blue Cheese Bread
We bake this outstanding bread in two styles: a flatbread and a bun cluster in French balsawood baskets. Available at Thanksgiving and throughout the month of December. .
Chipotle Corn Bread
Baked only when local corn is at its peak. Look for this smoky, slightly spicy loaf on weekends
Organic Apple Bread
Filled with organic apple chunks and toasted walnuts, this popular bread is flavoured with locally pressed cider.
Christmas Stollen
Filled with rum-soaked dried fruits and fragrant spices, then dusted with powdered sugar, this moist, buttery delight is not to be missed in December.
St Patricks Day Bread
Light and whole wheat bread with Guinness and Irish cheddar. available in March.
Potato Bread
Organic potato and fresh dill enhance this big, comforting bâtard. Available weekends through the winter holidays.
Fruit and Walnut Loaf
Dried fruits, bright spices and roasted walnuts inside, buttery crumble topping outside. A decadent weekend loaf for breakfast or teatime.
Panettone
Italian Christmas Bread Plenty of real vanilla, sliced almonds and imported candied orange are the heart and soul of this airy, light European Christmas classic, featured in December.
Cakebread Classic Cakes MENU - Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Artisan Bakery
Our lemon meringue and our classic cheesecake should be stored and served chilled. Our carrot cake should be kept chilled and allowed to soften for one to two hours before serving. To order, call 250-338-8211.
Lemon Meringue Cake
Lemony mousse, our house-made fresh lemon curd and two layers of vanilla cake, all topped with generous swoops of soft, toasted meringue.
Classic Cheesecake
New York style cheesecake topped with your choice of berry compote or dark Belgian chocolate ganache.
Carrot Cake
A perennial favourite dense with shredded carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Available as a 6 or 9 square cake or in larger sheet cake sizes.
Seasonal Classic Cakes
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Our classic cheesecake with the addition of pure pumpkin and spices in a graham crumb crust. Topped with Dolce de Leche caramel, fresh whipped cream rosettes and toasted pecans. Available throughout October/November.
Fruitcake
Delicious dark cakes made with brandy-soaked dried fruit and freshly roasted nuts. Once baked, the cakes are drenched in liquor, brandy and rum, then tucked away to ripen. They are finished with creamy almond paste and a festive holly design. These round cakes are available throughout the month of December.
Luscious Layer Cakes
Our luscious layer cakes with pure buttercream frostings should be kept chilled and allowed to warm to room temperature before serving. To order, call 250-338-8211.
Belgian Chocolate Fudge
Very rich and dense; four layers of our signature old-fashioned chocolate cake spread thick with Belgian chocolate frosting inside and out.
Seasonal Luscious Layer Cakes
Tiramisu Torte
A mascarpone cream cheese tiramisu between layers of moist espresso cake, topped with fresh whipped cream and cocoa. A perfect pick-me-up. Avaliable throughout the month of December.
Marvellous Mousse Cakes
Our marvellous mousse cakes should be kept chilled and allowed to soften for one to two hours at room temperature before serving. To order, call 250-338-8211.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Rich and light Belgian chocolate mousse on a layer of chocolate cake, glazed with dark chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Dense Belgian chocolate pâté on a flourless cake base, served with raspberry coulis. * Wheat & gluten free.
Seasonal Marvellous Mousse Cakes
Grand Marnier Mousse
Chocolate and vanilla cake layered with Grand Marnier and chocolate orange mousse, covered in our rich chocolate ganache. Available throughout the month of December.
Chocolate Mint Mousse
A decadent light delight with layers of dark Belgium chocolate and refreshing mint white chocolate mousse, covered in our beautiful dark chocolate ganache. Available in 4" (serves 2 to 4) & 6" only, during the month of December.
Amazing...Courtenay is so lucky to have such a professional bakery cum cafe cum exquisite chocolates , highest quality in every area as in product and service and ambiance...Love it
I ordered a cake for a wedding on a Wed. Was apparently made on the following Fri. Picked it up next day. When trying to stack had to re-adjust top layer when trying to repair icing to the big cake realized it was hard and had to fill the spots and smooth over. It was the one in the display case that I saw on the Wed when ordering the smaller cake when cut was dry and fell apart but the icing was soft at least. Not pretty. I took the big cake back and they wouln't even give me my money back. Cake buyer's beware
THE BEST chocolates: made fresh, delicious, (you can buy one if you like, to eat with their terrific coffee). Fresh bread, friendly and helpful service, specialty items for Valentines, Halloween; specialty import items like Flower of the Sea Salt to buy for gifts.
What I liked the best: this is the best chocolate I've had outside Belgium, and Belgian chocolate is the best there is!
HOT CHOCOLATE uses fresh, excellent-quality Belgian chocolate and they have an amazing and tempting variety to choose from, also candies, bakery products, it's a great shop!
