The holiday season is the perfect time to cozy up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Fortunately, North Texas offers a wide range of spots to grab a warm drink, whether you’re in the mood for a specialty brew or a classic cup of cocoa.
Here’s Local Profile’s guide to must-sip hot chocolate:
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Astoria | 15701 Quorum Dr, Addison
Astoria Cafe is home to some seriously delicious holiday drinks, including peppermint hot chocolate and the mouthwatering cocoa bomb, made of Belgian milk chocolate and filled with marshmallows. If you’re feeling extra naughty this year be sure to add Don Q gold rum.
Azteca
Frogg Coffee Bar & Crêperie | 832 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen
If you want to change up your normal hot chocolate order, Mexican hot chocolate has the perfect amount of spice (cinnamon, chili and chopped bittersweet chocolate) to really warm you up on a cold day.
Condensed Milk Hot Chocolate
Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe | 2001 Coit Rd suite 301, Plano
Indulge in a rich and velvety chocolate drink from A Sweet Hut, perfectly sweetened with a touch of creamy condensed milk for a decadent treat.
Classic Hot Chocolate
The Book Shoppe | 5330 Parkwood Blvd, Suite 100, Frisco
Sometimes there is nothing better than a classic hot chocolate. And what better to pair with than bookshelves filled to the brim with an array of titles? The Booke Shoppe also has a variety of flavor add-ins such as salted caramel and gingerbread to help get you in the holiday spirit.
Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Mudleaf | 100 Independence Pkwy #300, Plano
Dark chocolate isn’t for everyone, but this dark chocolate hot cocoa is sure to please. Blended with vanilla and steamed milk, it’s perfectly creamy and rich. Plus, the shop offers a selection of add-in flavors, allowing you to customize your ideal cup.
Campfire Hot Chocolate
Duino Coffee | 7650 Stacy Rd Ste 200, McKinney
A smooth blend of cocoa and Ghirardelli chocolate will be sure to warm you up from the inside out. But the toasted marshmallow will make you dream of being cozy next to a fire.
Chocolate Affogato
Botolino | 5959 Royal Ln Suite 622, Dallas
Alright, this may not be traditional hot chocolate, but hear us out — it’s made with rich homemade Valrhona chocolate sauce, topped with crunchy white chocolate pearls and a scoop of your choice of artisanal gelato. If that’s not chocolatey enough for you, Botolino also offers a similar treat: hot fudge made with Valrhona dark chocolate, served with a scoop of gelato and finished with chocolate chips and homemade strawberry pâte de fruit.
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