I classified myself as a VIP when I got a sneak peak of this establishment before it opened to the public. I was happily a guinea pig to trial anything I desired off the menu. Having visited other franchises interstate I knew what to expect & Adelaide delivered. An avid peanut butter fan must try the thick shake! The churros are a classic and made extremely quickly, brought out, and devoured in the same amount of time. The fondue leaves a bit to be desired, I personally have had better elsewhere but it was still delicious. There is no such thing as bad chocolate! No doubt this venue will be packed out often especially in such a central venue. Well worth a visit though! read more

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Quick and easy Helpful happy staff Lots to choose from Cool coffee mugs and comfortable seating An enjoyable coffee place read more

Chocolateria San Churro - Big chocolate choice - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I had previously dismissed this place as a franchise purveyor of low grade sweets but in true Spanish tradition it was open at 1am so we gave it a try. We arranged a take away pack of ice cream, cake and chocolate. Packed in a cute carry bag the ice cream was in an extra thick custom container and was still perfectly frozen when we got home. I'd been told the chocolate ice cream was good but it was amazing! It was not too sweet or icey but was rich and made just right and we had it with mixed forest berries, delicious!. The hazelnut ice cream was also great. We also bought their Spanish Valor 70% cocoa dark chocolate with orange (real chocolate) and their mini catanies (chocolate almond morsels) and these were perfect with the ice cream and berries. Their baked cheese cake was also made traditionally and tasted great! We will definately be going back to try their desert platter of churro with strawberries, ice cream, chocolate etc read more

Chocolateria San Churro - The Churro's were great! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I went to Italy once, It was freezing so I ducked into a little corner cafe for a hot chocolate. I ordered this in my embarrassingly broken Italian and took a seat. What was served to me wasn't your regular run of the mill australianesque milk and chocolate powder gig. It was actually molten chocolate. And it was amazing. So you can imagine that I have been searching for a hot chocolate like this ever since, and last weekend, I joined the line to San Churro. Yeah, there is a line (on a tuesday night!), and it's not like there isn't ample seating. Anyhow, San churro gave me the closest thing to my Italian chocolate, in their 'Spanish' hot chocolate. Which is delightfully wicked, almost like custard, but not...goodness I have to go back. I understand what everyone is saying about the generic feel of the place, which is a little sad. but I will go back despite this, because of the Spanish side of the drinks menu. However, if its chocolate fondue you are after, there are better places to get it (Elephant Walk Cafe). read more

I was really excited when I heard San Churro was coming to town. I went once in Melbourne and loved it, it was such a cool, funky little place, full of attitude and with awesome churros. The San Churro in Adelaide really feels like a chain restaurant, I felt like I was walking into cafe primo or fasta pasta so I was a little disappointed with that. The decor looks nice and new, but it just seems very manufactured and a little uninspired. The churros themselves seem very mass produced, they were ok but nothing to rave about. If you do decide to go I can highly recomend the caramel dipping sauce in fact I wouldnt even bother with the chocolate ones just load up on caramel its by far the best and will save you an argument. With so many amazing dessert bars like Steven Ter Horsts and The Chocolate Taperia who make amazing desserts, I just don't see myself returning to san churro. read more

This place is going to make me fat, so very fat. Walking in to this funky place,(and for a franchise, It doesn't feel anything like one) the excited and friendly staff seated me, gave me a history of the chocolate and the churros. It was my first time here, so I was pleased for such experience. The people who I was with hadn't had churros before, so having it all explained to them, so that I didn't have to, was a blessing in disguise. My brain was in overload as I glanced over the menu. So much tasty stuff, but I was Here for the churros, and feast on the churros we did! The churros, tasty. The chocolate dipping sauce, tastier. The Spanish salted caramel dipping sauce, super dooper tasty. The food slowly made its way to the table, and we had finished eating before the drinks made it out, but they were crazy busy, and I'm in a forgiving mood. I did have the pleasure of being here on payday, so the gift shop was so tempting, and the bag I left with heavy, needless to say I was popular in the office the next day. read more

I've been to many a San Churro living in Melbourne. This is where I first discovered it. I didn't even know what a churro was then. I fell in love with it. Churros and dipping chocolate. A great combination. You need to try it. I was so excited to see Adelaide get it's first shop in March. I thought this city is missing out. The decor is great, better than some Melbourne stores. It's quite busy too of course. I tried to book a table but the head office said they weren't taking any yet, however the Adelaide manager was nice enough to do it anyway. God bless em. The food was great but the service was a little slow. I think it's still teething issues. They also forgot one of our orders. Oh well. I hope they open up other stores maybe at Marion, Glenelg, in more convenient locations. I am willing to wait and give them another chance later on. read more

Cocolate Nil, San Churro - 100!! My mother has an allergy to wheat and dairy, so finding places that we can go for dessert, is a little complicated. Quite often the only option she has is fruit salad or lemon gelato, so to find San Churro was a godsend!! We were wondering down Rundle St recently and we were looking for somewhere to go for some dessert, our previous haunt (the Chocolate Bean) was closed for the evening, so we were looking for somewhere new. I went into Cocolate and asked if they had anything that Mum could have and the answer I recieved was "she could have a cup of tea" The chocolate shop - didnt do ANYTHING that was diary or wheat free. (SHAME!! - it is not that hard to order in one gluten free vegan cake to offer - so that there is at least SOMETHING on the menu) So in dismay - we headed on to San Curro - and given that their claim to fame was Churros (which are made with wheat and dairy) I didnt hold out much hope - but I walked in, and asked the question... And to my surprise I was immediately presented with a laminated "Allergies Sheet" which listed the various allergies accross the top of the sheet, and the sections of the menu down the side, and it told you which items from which section could be eaten. We went from Cocolate where the option was "A cup of tea" to San Churro where there were about 4 different options for food, and 3 for drinks (including a Mexican Hot Chocolate made with Soya Milk - which was divine, like hot chocolate custard) I cannot strongly enough recommend this cafe for dessert. It is always busy and sometimes has a queue outside - but it is WELL worth the wait. read more

A quick visit to San Churro is all that's needed to be a fan. From Spanish Donuts (Churros), Cake, Gelato, chocolates and more is what you get at this place. I sampled one of the Classic Spanish Hot Chocolate drinks. It was great. Hot, rich and thick a chocoholic's delight. Their Churros are crisp and light., the dipping sauces rich and tasty. For Something different in Adelaide's East End - give it a go. read more

The first time I passed this place by, there was a line up that reached the corner of East Terrace and Rundle Street. But because it was during the Fringe, and at night, I wondered if it was because of the novelty, or if it was actually good. Last night, I finally tried it with a friend. We ordered the Churros for Two, and each had a Peanut Butter Bomba - apparently, a new addition to their list of chocolatey drinks and desserts. I love churros, and I love peanut butter, so I was looking very forward to giving them a try. The Bomba was not as I expected, and I imagine their other chocolate drinks to be a similar texture. It had a rich and thick texture that made both me and my friend think of a lovely winter soup - perfect for the cold nights! It also wasn't as sweet as it seemed. I imagined a big wave of sugar with the first gulp, but the sweetness was just right to complement the texture without it feeling like you're drinking a melted block of chocolate. So it's good for those who don't have a particularly big sweet tooth. While I enjoyed the peanut butter - semi-melted within - the taste of the actual chocolate was lacking, especially for a chocolatier. The chocolate was quite bland and tasted more like a custard than a hot chocolate. Perhaps it was overpowered by the peanut butter, but I don't think it was that strong and the taste of peanuts didn't actually spread too much in the drink. I was disappointed by the churros, unfortunately. While freshly heated and with a lovely crunch, they seemed to lack the taste of a home made recipe, and I felt that I was eating something pre-packaged. Currently, the only word I can think of is: plastic. They were also quite short, but you shouldn't expect a meal anyway. Overall, I think there are nicer places for chocolate-based treats. Regardless, the service is good with friendly staff; the decoration, layout, and menu make it a perfect winter-warmer treat following a nice dinner; and the spacious interior makes it good for groups of 5-6. read more

That grapevine was back at it again. San Churros do a vegan option I heard. That's great, as Adelaide now has its very own San Churros. I was onto it. Churros with dark chocolate dipping sauce was the subject of my enquiry. - The churros were quite thin. Perhaps a little too thin as there is more crisp than dough. I like my donuts to be a little doughy. - The dark chocolate sauce was bitter and indulgent. If the donut was doughier I reckon it may have cut through the richness of the chocolate. - Together, the balance between donut and sauce wasn't right. The sauce dominated. - By itself, the donut, with the cinnamon sugar coating, was quite nice. But far from perfect. - Service: As friendly and helpful as it gets. A huge kudos to the staff. I'm really grateful that there is another dessert place in Adelaide that thoughtfully caters for vegans. What I had wasn't quite my cup-of-tea but it was okay regardless. If I am keen on dessert and Chocolate Bean isn't open, San Churros will again be graced with my presence. read more

I love San Churro. The chocolate drinks are more expensive than some places but reasonable in comparison to cafes that specialize in chocolate. It is really family friendly, too, so it didn't feel weird to have my 7 month old there. No baby-friendly toilets, though. Overall, it was a great experience and I will be back again :) read more

I must say, I haven't tried very many of their items but their churros are iconic and delicious! I love the quality, freshness and taste of them. Not to mention their dipping sauce is amazing. Because I barely go to the city, I only get them occasionally. I've tried multiple times to recreate these at home but they never quite compare. read more

I have been to San Churro a few times now since it opened and each time it has gotten progressively worse and this visit is the last time i will go there. I ordered the Churros for 2 and a tea. The Churros barely warm and the service shocking. I work hospitality so i know it's not hard to tell customers politely the business is closing. We were told by a staff member we 'had to get out, as we are closing in a couple of minutes'. I have never been spoken to that way when i am a paying customer anywhere i have gone and as a result none of us who experienced this will frequent there again. Hopefully the service will one day pick up to where it was when they 1st opened otherwise they will lose a lot of business. read more

Delicious churros - and ya gotta love that dipping sauce; chocolate and caramel any day please! The service; it's certainly hit and miss at this busy store - which sucks as it takes away from the rest of the experience. I also find the hot chocolates to be way too intense. I am a huge chocolate lover, but even for me those syrupy, thick and not necessarily smooth concoctions are way too much. There is no balance between sweet and bitter - in the way that there should be in a good hot chocolate. The beasts are decadent - and that's what you should know when ordering one. Don't expect a good drink to accompany a dessert - expect a drink that could, on its own, be a dessert itself. If that's what you want, then this is the drink - and place, for you. read more

I was extremely disappointed with my overall experience today. My 7 year old asked to have her birthday party at the Rundle street restaurant. I notified the manager 1 month before to inform him I was being 18 adults and 4 children for bunch. We exchanged numerous emails over the month to confirm all the details. I arrived at the venue and to my surprise they had no idea i was coming. The staff were a mix between being overwhelmed and rude. My 7 year old felt more of a burden to the extent of refusing to go to the counter to order. The lack of staff, which given the notice I provided should of been addressed. Our orders were staggered and a simple iced coffee took 40 minutes to arrive. The food was cold by the time it was brought to the table! This place was poorly managed and certainly a big disappointment! read more

Decent selection of sweet options on the menu. I don't like desserts and drinks that are overly sweet - their chocolate drinks were just right for my taste preferences. read more

Great place for chocolate lovers. Specialty chocolate drinks. I like the white chocolate. You can buy chocolate gifts here. Opens till late night on weekends. I recommend the churros, n the spanish latte which uses condensed milk. read more

Alarm bells start ringing whenever I hear the term 'dessert franchise' and rightfully so because firstly, what the hell is going on with your churros San Churro?!?! It's in the title of your name and yet what should be light. fluffy, golden sticks of heavenly-ness are instead pale, under-cooked sticks of 'wow, they are bad, like really bad'. As for their 'Azteca' hot chocolate, it was lovely and the service was good...but those churros? No thank you. Wanting to give them a second chance I went back and ordered the same thing...and it was worse than the first time. Why? Well the churros were the same bland, heavy sticks of 'no', but the previously lovely 'Azteca' hot chocolate was a thick, gelatinous blob of a drink. The consistency of custard or 'Junket' (remember that?) and not even remotely enjoyable to consume. I've definitely experienced better churros (a little mobile food truck under the name 'ChurrOz' is the way to go). As for the other food on the menu, only time will tell if I can put my previous experiences behind me and give it one last shot. Maybe one of their cold desserts might be the way to go, but overall, a doubly disappointing (and expensive) experience. read more

This is the greatest place to cure you're sweet tooth. They melt chocolate into your beverage so it's nice and creamy! I recommend their Dulce De Leche and their Spanish Hot Chocolate. Their fondue and churros are really good too. I wish they had a chain in America. The atmosphere is fun, warm and friendly and it's great for kids too. read more

Charged me 3 extra dollars for two strawberries without informing me...enough said Also substituted the truffles on the tasting plate for cheap marshmallows...will be going to a different San churros store next time I have a chocolate craving read more

Excellent quality products, good service (not like first days, though). Chocolate everywhere!

san churro is the worst steak house i've ever been too. how do you call yourself a steak house and you dont even have chuck eye?????????? my guy dan was so upset two2. but that waitress daisy gave excellent service. her cankles tho 10/10 would shave again read more

disappointing for few reasons... despite it's wonderful location. 1) this place was chaotic, getting orders mixed up/forgetting things... not cool. 2) servings are tiny. 3) and for what it's worth, churros were pretty 'meh' for me. read more