Whether you’re a café regular or a home-baking enthusiast, World Nutella Day is back this week, inviting chocolate-hazelnut fans everywhere to celebrate their favourite indulgence.
First marked in 2007, the global celebration has become an annual feel-good tradition, bringing people together over shared chocolatey moments—from leisurely breakfasts and decadent dessert nights to discovering creative Nutella dishes at your favourite local cafés.
This February 5th, it’s all about embracing joy, one spoonful at a time.
Sweet Ways to Celebrate at Home
If your plan is to stay in, Nutella has released a tempting collection of recipes that turn everyday baking into something extraordinary. Think café-quality creations with a playful twist—perfect for breakfast, afternoon treats, or effortless dinner-party desserts.
Standout recipes include:
- Knafeh Waffle with Nutella – a crisp, decadent take on the humble waffle
- Sweet Focaccia layered with Nutella – soft, pillowy, and perfect for sharing
- Crumpet Bread & Butter Pudding with Nutella – a comforting dessert guaranteed to impress
These recipes bring the creativity of café menus straight to your kitchen, proving you don’t need to leave home to celebrate in style.
5 Café-Worthy Chocolate Recipes You Can Make at Home
World Nutella Day is the perfect excuse to recreate café favourites in your own kitchen. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself, the recipe collection caters to every skill level—from quick bakes to show-stopping desserts that feel straight out of a patisserie.
From Kitchens to Cafés: Nutella Bites You’ll Love
For dessert-lovers venturing out, Nutella has just unveiled its 2026 Top 50 Nutella Venue List, highlighting the most imaginative chocolate creations across cafés and eateries in Australia and New Zealand.
Highlights include:
- Zeus Street Greek – warm Loukoumades drizzled with Nutella and walnuts (AU-wide)
- Eis Haus – hazelnut and chocolate Spaghetti Gelati topped with Nutella and hazelnuts (SA)
- Clifton Coffee House – Raspberry Ispahan Macaron (NSW)
The list showcases how chefs and bakers continue to push dessert boundaries while delivering comfort and nostalgia in every bite.
Nutella Fun Facts
- World Nutella Day has been celebrated globally since 2007, on February 5.
- Nutella was born from post-WWII cocoa scarcity. Ferrero created a sweet hazelnut paste with just a little cocoa—the ancestor of today’s Nutella®.
- Fans celebrate by sharing recipes, café discoveries, and chocolate moments online and with friends.
Whether you’re whipping up waffles at home, hosting a dessert-themed gathering, or exploring the country’s most inventive Nutella dishes, World Nutella Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in a little sweetness.
About Nutella
Since 1964, Nutella has been delighting tastebuds in around 160 countries worldwide. Made with seven high-quality ingredients and artisanal-inspired production, it’s been crafted in Lithgow, NSW since 1978. Freshly roasted hazelnuts and rich cocoa come together to create the signature spread beloved by Aussies for generations.
For more, visit nutella.com.