Every day I go to the Starbucks by work for a hot chocolate, but that’s only because in Chicago (where I fairly recently moved from), I never found a small business that made cocoa that tasted anything more than hot milk w/ Hershey syrup. Are there any coffee shops, bakeries, etc, that have some slammin’ hot cocoa that is better than the corporate sludge I currently pump?

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rossiterpj t1_j6hinu8 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:53 AM

(I don't really drink hot cocoa but...) There are so many coffee shops downtown that you could make a fun hobby of visiting them and trying their cocoa and let us know.

Willoughby's is a block from Starbucks and I'm guessing their cocoa is delightful for instance.

G Cafe is two blocks

Pistachio is 4 blocks.

Hidden_Dragonette t1_j6j34q9 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Can confirm that Willoughby's has good hot chocolate in both of their locations. If you like a little kick, I definitely recommend their Mexican hot chocolate when it's available, they make it really well!

Significant_Chest401 t1_j6hvc80 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Atticus cafe and market (two locations) makes extraordinary hot chocolate. Some of the best I’ve ever had.

curbthemeplays t1_j6kpui3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Their food is amazeballs too. Matt the chef is super talented

justalilchili t1_j6hdd0l wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:37 AM

I haven’t had it recently, but I had a pretty great hot cocoa from Gather on State St. last winter. Not sure if it was crazy satisfying because it was cold or because it was just that good.

Either way, I’d recommend stopping by! It’s probably not near your work but it’s very cozy and worth a visit.

6th__extinction t1_j6hlott wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Every reply on this sub leads to Gather

Extreme-Cupcake5929 t1_j6ha5rl wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:51 AM

Buy Ghirardelli’s and make your own

Bring it to work

kattzup t1_j6ht85r wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:55 PM

Willoughbys

MochaUnicorn369 t1_j6iflxz wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:48 PM

Willoughby’s.

dragonflytype t1_j6hjgfo wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Pistachio

vishnusnavel87 t1_j6jo38x wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Daily Cafe

pittiedaddy t1_j6ltedz wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:57 AM

Why you gotta mess with me like that man?

Acct-Faith-Kids t1_j6kzjxa wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:45 AM

Koffee

Creepy_Meringue3014 t1_j6hvp3c wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Nope. I searched high and low for a good cup when I arrived. The best fix I’ve found is buying hot chocolate from hotel chocolat and making my own. You don’t truly need the velvetiser.

ExplosiveToast19 t1_j6i3gw8 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Book Trader Cafe is a block or two from Starbucks and their mochacchino is awesome so they probably make a mean hot chocolate

Formal-Boat-4466 t1_j6i4okk wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Order the powder from L.A. Burdick Chocolates in Boston and make it at home! Could never go back to any other hot chocolate after having theirs.

paddyboombotz t1_j6icdbp wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Owl shop

badfriend534 t1_j6hu785 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Left field answer.. Angelina in Paris has some of the best ever and Homegoods/TJMaxx in East Haven sells a bottled version

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Resurgemus t1_j6hco3a wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:27 AM

Use cocoa powder.

1 tsp cocoa powder 2 or 3 teaspoons sugar Milk Hot water

Mix the sugar and cocoa together. Add a tablespoon of milk and mix until it becomes a paste. Add hot water and stir until dissolved. Add milk to taste.