14 Best Hot Chocolate Spots in NYC
As the chilly weather nips at our noses, stay warm this winter with a warm cup of hot chocolate!
New York City has a wide variety of spots where you can grab a traditional cup of cocoa or try some unique and interesting flavors. For those who are on the lookout for their favorite go-to spot, here are some of our top picks.
Angelina Paris – Bryant Park
1050 Sixth Avenue
Okay, so it’s not quite Emily in Paris, but we promise the hot chocolate is just as good. Formulated over 120 years ago, the old-fashioned hot chocolate is a deep mix of rich chocolate featuring African Cocoa from Niger, Ghana and the Ivory Coast. A blend of skimmed milk and natural vanilla makes this the perfect sweet treat for your taste buds.
Ladurée – Soho
398 West Broadway
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.
Psst…Check out Serendipity3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Recipe by Chef Joe Calderone
Daily Provisions – Upper East Side
1381 Madison Avenue
151 Court St, Brooklyn
440 West 33rd Street, Suite 90
While not your average bakery, Daily Provisions serves more as a neighborhood kitchen. If the cold ever gets to be 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.
Cannelle Patisserie – Jackson Heights
7559 31st Ave, East Elmhurst
5-11 47th Ave, Long Island City
Sourced from only the best French ingredients, a cup of hot chocolate 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 make more trips to Queens more often.
Lysêe – Flat Iron District
44 E 21st St.
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.
Venchi – Union Square
861 Broadway
If you’re craving a classic cup of Italian hot chocolate, look no further. Tucked along the busy streets of Union Square, Venchi provides the ultimate chocolate experience. Their hot chocolate is thick and in texture but soft and silky in taste, for the authentic Italian chocolatier experience.
Mah-Ze-Dahr – Midtown
601 Lexington Ave.
225 Liberty St.
28 Greenwich Ave.
This luxury bakery is a bit on the pricey side, but your taste buds will thank you later. Their hot chocolate is made from the richest cocoa and topped with vanilla bean marshmallows, for the ultimate treat.
Bar Pisellino – West Village
52 Grove St.
This all-day casual cafe gives you some of the richest and most delicious Italian-style hot chocolate in the city! Bar Pisellino’s hot chocolate is made with more chocolate than milk to make for a better flavor and is topped with whipped panna which makes the drink even more amazing!
The cafe also offers food and treats that will have New Yorkers coming back for more.
Serendipity 3 – Lenox Hill
225 E 60th St.
Serendipity 3 is known as being out of the box and their hot chocolate is no exception.
If you are someone who prefers cold or iced drinks, then their frozen hot chocolates are the ones for you! This famous drink comes in a variety of different flavors and is definitely one that everyone should try.
Max Brenner – Union Square
841 Broadway
All of the chocolate lovers out there need to make a stop at Max Brenner! All of their hot drinks are served in their signature Hug Mug and are the perfect drinks to get on a cold winter day.
Max Brenner also has some fun and unique flavors, such as Oreo and Mexican Spicy, so everyone can find one they enjoy.
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain – Carroll Gardens
513 Henry St., Brooklyn
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 frozen hot chocolate that is topped with homemade marshmallow fluff!
The Chocolate Room– Park Slope & Cobble Hill
269 Court St, Brooklyn
Just looking at the name of this cafe, you know this is bound to be a great hot chocolate spot! The Chocolate Room has a number of options that will appeal to all different guests.
You can choose from their classic hot chocolate, which is 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– Multiple Locations
70-28 Austin St., Forest Hills,
36-21 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria
263 & 175 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn
41-06 Bell Blvd, Queens
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.
Hershey’s Chocolate World– Midtown
20 Times Square, 701 7th Ave.
You can’t think of chocolate without thinking of Hershey. So drop by Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square and try some of their hot chocolates made with their signature recipe.
Options include Hershey’s Melted Hot Chocolate, Reese’s Melted Hot Chocolate, and a special flavor for the holidays called Grinch Kisses Mint Melted Hot Chocolate. You can also check out their website to see what activities they have to offer to make your visit even more worthwhile.
Psst…Check out Make Your Own Hot Chocolate
