Warm Up with These Delicious Hot Chocolate Spots in NYC
It’s a fact: every kid loves hot chocolate. Maybe it’s the sweetness. Maybe it’s the way a steaming mug of something hot makes them feel grownup. Or maybe it’s just the marshmallows. For some reason, as soon as there’s a chill in the air, the kids are begging to break out the cocoa.
Sure, you can make it home. But when you want to make it an extra special treat, try one of our favorite hot chocolate spots below. From local Brooklyn bakeries to upscale Manhattan cafes, there’s a cup of cocoa waiting to warm you and your whole crew up.
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Brooklyn
Jacques Torres Chocolate
66 Water St.
(718) 875-1269
Enter the world of lush and delicious dark hot chocolate. Made from the freshest ingredients, the cocoa flavors will dance on your tongue as creamy milk and sugar add a decadent and sweet touch. If you can’t get enough, the store also offers hot chocolate bombs for purchase so you can keep a taste of goodness at home.
Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop
603 4th Ave.
(347) 815-4824
Tucked away in a quiet Brooklyn neighborhood just steps away from Prospect Park is some of the borough’s best hot chocolate. Enjoy thick and creamy European-style hot chocolate made with real Belgian chocolate! Grab a sweet treat to complement the chocolate trip; your taste buds will enjoy.
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
513 Henry St.
(718) 522-6260
During the winter months, people stop into this old-time ice cream shop to grab some of their hot chocolate! Guests can warm up with a cup of any of their hot drink options. Brooklyn Farmacy also offers a frozen hot chocolate topped with homemade marshmallow fluff.
The Chocolate Room
269 Court St.
(718) 246-2600
Just looking at the name of this cafe, you know this is bound to be a great hot chocolate spot! The Chocolate Room offers a diverse range of options catering to a variety of guests. You can choose from their classic hot chocolate, infused with Madagascar Vanilla, their dark hot chocolate, or their seasonal spiced dark hot chocolate, made with ancho and chipotle chilies, cinnamon, and cloves.
Martha’s Country Bakery
263 Bedford Ave.
(718) 599-0900
This American-style shop can be found in both Queens and Brooklyn and is a great place to stop for a traditional cup with some extra sprinkles of chocolate on top. Martha’s Country Bakery also offers some unique flavors, including their most popular drink, red velvet hot chocolate! Whichever flavor you might choose, make sure to pair it with delicious pastries.
Manhattan
Glace
1266 Madison Ave.
(347) 502 6445
Known for their viral French ice cream and hot chocolate, this local cafe is the perfect place to get your hot cocoa fix. From s’mores to peppermint, this boutique offers a variety of hot chocolate options, complete with their signature marshmallow halo and whipped cream.
Angelina Paris
Multiple locations
If you want to enjoy one of the most decadent hot chocolates in NYC, crafted from high-quality African cocoa and perfectly blended with creamy milk, head to this boutique cafe with multiple locations around the city. It’s not quite Emily in Paris, but we promise the hot chocolate is just as good. Formulated over 120 years ago, the traditional hot chocolate is a rich blend of chocolate featuring African Cocoa from Niger, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. A blend of skim milk and natural vanilla makes this the perfect sweet treat for your taste buds.
Ladurée
398 W. Broadway
(646) 392-7868
If you’re ever downtown and need a break from the brisk air of winter, pop into Ladurée for the perfect cup of hot chocolate. Available in various flavors such as passionfruit and coconut, the unique flavors add the sweetest touch to the delectable cup of chocolate. Pair it with one of their signature croissants for the ultimate French experience.
Daily Provisions
Multiple locations
While not your average bakery, Daily Provisions serves more as a neighborhood kitchen. If the cold ever gets too much, pop inside and warm up with their classic cup of hot chocolate — sweet and smooth. Pair it with one of their signature cruller donuts or other bakery sweets for the perfect pairing.
Lysêe
44 E 21st St.
If you’re looking for the best hot chocolates in NYC, you have to try Lysêe’s Maemil. It’s rich, a little nutty, and made with Valrhona chocolate that melts in your mouth. This cute cafe provides a blend of French and Korean bakery vibes. Their Maemil hot chocolate provides hints of buckwheat and Valrhona chocolate. While $11 a cup may be on the pricey side, the acquired taste leaves nothing to be desired.
Hershey’s Chocolate World
20 Times Square, 701 7th Ave.
You can’t think of chocolate without thinking of Hershey’s. So drop by Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square and try some of their signature cups made with their signature recipe. Options include Hershey’s Melted, Reese’s Melted, and a special flavor for the holidays called Grinch Kisses Mint. You can also visit their website to explore the activities they offer, making your visit even more worthwhile.
Queens
Aigner Chocolates
103-02 Metropolitan Ave.
(718) 544-1850
A longstanding family-run community staple, this chocolate shop in Forest Hills offers rich chocolate drinks. Their heritage equipment and Austrian-style chocolate techniques add an exotic touch of flavor, making your hot cocoa experience one to remember.
Cannelle Patisserie
7559 31st Ave.
(718) 565-6200
Sourced from only the best French ingredients, a cup of hot cocoa from Cannelle will not only warm your body but your soul, too. This petite bakery has served celebrities and presidents in its quaint Queens home, and with chocolate as sweet and delicate as theirs, you’ll definitely visit the borough more often.
The Bronx
Mottley Kitchen
402 East 140th St.
(929) 308-2099
A staple for warm drinks and fresh pastries in the Bronx community, this local kitchen offers some of the best hot cocoa for Bronxites to sip on. Pair it with one of their various flavor shots, including seasonal favorites, or try a non-dairy milk option for the ultimate fare.
The Boogie Down Grind Cafe
868 Hunts Point Ave.
(347) 270-0141
It wouldn’t be the boogie down Bronx without a cafe to pay homage to its roots. Affectionately embracing the hip-hop-centric vibe of the borough, this cafe’s hot cocoa is so good it will make you scream, shout, and maybe even bust a move.
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