Oliver Brown - Westfield Garden City | Upper Mt Gravatt

You may have heard of Oliver Twist, but have you heard of Oliver Brown? 

If you haven't, maybe it's time to check it out. Oliver Brown - one of Sydney's leading Belgian chocolate cafes - has finally arrived to Brisbane!

Since its opening, I've been dying to try it out. Literally - but I just couldn't find the time in between dying recovering from whooping cough and working. 

Imagine my delight when an invite turned up on my doorstep.

Without further ado, I dragged Mr Cookie along with me to be my chauffeur indulge our senses.

That sure sounds like me!

And what a sinful sight it was. 

With waffles, cakes, churros, sundaes, shakes and fondues made from the very best Belgian chocolate - there's bound to be something to tantalise your taste buds!

Oliver Brown is definitely the ultimate dessert destination for anyone with a sweet tooth. There's an extensive range of drinks available - milk, white, dark, coconut, crunchy balls, mint - just to name a few. You can find out the full range by reading the menu.

What is particularly unique about the Garden City Oliver Brown is that it also offers savoury options, including breakfast, burgers and more. Definitely not something you would expect from a chocolate specialty store.

Feeling particularly generous, I told Mr Cookie he can order "A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G" he wanted from the menu.

...and what does he order?

Yes - that's right - he goes and orders something savoury - a REAL Wagyu Burger. Why on earth would anyone want to get something savoury from a chocolate cafe?!

Real Wagyu Burger ($16)

Well - it was actually pretty good. The wagyu patty, despite lacking the pinkish centre that most patties from a gourmet burger joint would have, was surprisingly juicy and tender. Not to mention it left a sweet lingering onion taste in my mouth. A beef-rich flavourful patty, coupled with a thin slice of refreshing tomato, a piece of crispy lettuce, cheese, purple onion, smothered in a sweet tangy BBQ sauce is no doubt the perfect recipe for a good burger. If only it had more tomato and lettuce...

I, on the other hand, decided to indulge in chocolate treats.

Freshly baked, the churros didn't have a crisp exterior coating and the taste reminded me of a crepe. Served with a sprinkle of cinnamon and icing sugar, the soft pancakey pillars were still quite moreish.

Baked Churros for one ($7.50)

The Fondue for Two was an impressive display of fresh strawberries, creamy banana, marshmallows, banana bread and pretzels with two generous portions of milk and dark Belgian chocolate. I particularly loved the dark chocolate dip - the perfect balance of sweet and rich chocolate flavours, with a tinge of bitterness you expect from good quality dark chocolate, is bound to leave your taste buds tingling for more! The milk chocolate, although thick and smooth, was a tad too sweet for me.

Fondue for Two ($17.50)

Oliver Brown offers cold chocolatey drinks, making it a wonderful destination to go to during our hot summer. A rich delicious concoction, blended with premium Belgian chocolate, topped with flakes/crunchy oreo biscuits for a contrasting texture.

Left: Dark Iced Chocolate ($7.50)
Right: Cookies and Cream ($7.80)

Verdict:
Am I now obsessed with Oliver Brown's premium chocolate creations? With its sinfully rich and decadent treats, I'll definitely be back.

Disclaimer: The Food Extinguisher was an invited guest of Oliver Brown, however this review is honest and unbiased.