Max Brenner – Manly, Sydney
Now come oonnn.. Giant Bald Head Chockie? Who cannot associate bald man with chocoalte now 
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Do you get a chocolate craving whenever you see a bald man? If that is the case, then welcome to my world! There is nothing specifically about bald men that arouses a chocolate craving from within but it is because who cannot think of Max Brenner each time they see one? Max Brenner was one of the first if not the first of the chocolate cafe trend that has been sprouting up with places like Lindt Cafe, Guylian Cafe, Boon, San Churros, The Chocolate Room, Cocoa…. and on and on. It was a big part of my growing chocolate addiction as it used to be so close (in Chatswood) but nowadays have to go up north or to the city to get their creamy, rich hot chocolates, cool refreshing PB Iced Chockie and their molten, moan-inducing souffle.
Soo if I drank the Dark Cinnamon I would turn into a beefcake pumping a chocolate bar, half covered in foam? …I’ll take 10 please!
Since Cupcake (yes, she is still alive yayyyyy ^^!) is out of Sydney we don’t have much time to catch up with her but when we do it is usually over food and especially if they insigate some sort of chocolate-induced coma. It was a bright and sunny winter day so we decided on Manly so we could also take a nice stroll on the beach haha (I also like classical music and candle lit dinners ) I actually haven’t been to Max in a while so I was surprised to see the new colourful cakes on display in the first photo and they also had some Limited Edition winter drinks and tasting platter.
The chocolate and strawberries are such a magical combination but we required something that was a bit more substantial 
Chocolate Souffle ($9.50)
The warm little mound of heavenly chocolate comes with a pretty drizzle of milk chocolate but the best part is breaking it open to reveal the molten gooey centre and just watch as it lavas its way down onto the plate. The soft cakey exterior contrasts beautifully with the oozy inside of darker chocoalte but spotted with white chocolate bits. For $9.50 a pop it is not that cheap considering how small it is but it is worth every bite mmmmm ^^!
And it’s all gone… 
Pupu and I savoring every last bit hee hee Scraping skill +10!
Peanut Butter Iced Chockie ($7)
Oh how I fell once again to your irresistable charms… The combination of PB and chocolate is just genius and the flavours seep into every corner of the mouth to tantalize the tastebuds as much as possible! The usual Alice cup makes me so happy hee hee and talking about Alice, I can’t wait for the new Tim Burton version!! Much <3 for Johnny Depp hee hee
Cupcake chose the Dark Chocolate with Crunchy Waffle Balls ($5.50)!
A great contrast between the smooth and silky dark chocolate and the crunch crunch of the small waffle balls. Always a delight to have something to munch on while drinking hot chocolate 
En.elle and Potato Pie also shared a souffle but with a scoop of ice cream for a little bit extra! Knowing me I would plop the creamy vanilla ice cream into the middle of the souffle and let it melt all over it mmm ^^! Potato Pie got a coffee related drink as it was served in the Kangaroo Cup but there was a drizzle of chocolate on top so I was okay with it unlike this guy….
En.elle got pure coffee at a chocolate cafe what a nOOb haha jkjk
Maybe I should shave my head bald… nahhh that way I’ll crave chocolate everytime I look in the mirror haha but is that a bad thing?
Balded Goodness:
Max Brenner
Shop 11, East Esplanade, Manly Wharf
Manly, 2095
Ph: (02) 99774931
Opening Hours:
Mon – Thurs 0645- 2200
Fri 0645-2230
Sat 0830-0000
Sun 0830-2230
FFichiban
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
ooh i cant imagine you with no hair. youd look so gangster tho heh heh
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
definitely one of my favorite places for hot chocolates and chocolate goodies! Thanks for posting it so I could drool and not put on weight
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August 3rd, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Never realised there WAS a Max Brenner in Sydney.. but then I’ve never been to Manly!
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
what did they draw on the coffee? looks like a horse/unicorn/elephant/four legged thing.
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
You are the only foodie left on the north shore after the departure of NQN… I often go Maxx Brenner at St Ives and Manly. Love the chocolatey bald man too!
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
it’s wrong to be turned on by drizzle of chocolate, isn’t it? just checking… ;p
You with no hair? Yeah I’d call that asian gangsta. or cancer survivor with chocolate therapy. haha.
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Hehe, maybe you should shave your head as an excuse to eat chocolate
I like the look of the molten-centre souffle!
August 4th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Yum Max Brenner
I was so devastated when they closed their Chatswood store and since then there’s been no chocolate store to replace it in Chatswood! Gotta travel to St Ives or the city now for my waffle + chocolate fix
August 4th, 2009 at 11:33 am
The chocolate Souffle is my MUST have item everytime I go to Max Brenner. The Chocolate Souffle with extra molten chocolate and some strawberries are my standard order. Ooh and If i’m reallly naughty, I ask for some hot chocolate as well. YUM!!!
August 4th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
OMG, getting choc overload just from looking at those delicious pics – everything looks so GOOD!!
August 4th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I haven’t been here for ages but you’re making me want to!
August 5th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I’ve had an indifferent waffle at Max Brenner, but I do like the hot chocolate there. And I’d like to see you bald, hehe!
August 5th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Hehehe…. no… bald men don’t make me crave chocolate… he
The souffle looks gorgeous, I understand why you would buy it again and again. I still haven’t been to Max Brenners, hopefully one day soon.
August 6th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Chocolatesuze – Haha maybe I should try it then hee hee
http://www.maxbrenner.com.au/locations/
NS re-pre-sent!
I always thought they would reopen in that corner opposite Sushi Train but that never happened 
then my work is done!
? Ooh please do, although you do make awesome desserts urself haha
Iron Chef Shellie – Hee hee np and I totally concur
Fiona – Thanks for visiting and commenting ^^! Oh? There are quite a few! Check their website for locations
D – Haha didn’t realise till u mentioned but since it was for B probably a unicorn
Ellie – Hee hee well you too and Steph! We should all go together
Yas – Hhaha I think I just want the chocolate therapy minus the cancer thx, and oh baby don’t get me started on ur strawberry/choc post
Arwen – Haha well if it’s for a good cause I would ^^! (ie getting chocolate)
Jacq – Yeah me too
Linda – Hee hee I think you need the hot choc to balance out the souffle
Moya – Hee hee thanks
Lorriane – Haha you can visit the city and bondi ones! Or you can join us in a chocolatey gathering ^^!
Belle – Ahh their waffles are reasonable imo but the souffle is the way to go. Haha hmmm…
Anita – oh? are you suurree