***Note: Video above from 2019 at BomboBar, menu items may vary.
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The temperatures are dropping, Chicago! And what better way to keep warm than with a nice cup of hot chocolate?
The new year brings the bitter cold of winter, and whether you are out and about exploring things to do in the city or getting some after Christmas shopping done or just staying home, trying to keep warm and safe -- there's no better way to stay warm and remain in the spirit the seasons brought than by drinking some nice, hot chocolate. Luckily, Chicago has some of the best, unique spots to get some of hot chocolate – and we are not talking about the instant, packet hot chocolate, we are talking the real deal, whipped cream and all! (But, if you are looking for the cacao powder, these places below also offer to-go and make-at-home options). From Mexican and boozy hot chocolates to the perfected classic, there is a spot to delight everyone’s taste.
Here's our list of 5 unique places to get some of the best hot chocolate in Chicago:
BomboBar
West Loop Window, 832 W. Randolph St., Chicago
If you are all about the "Gram" then this is the place for you. BomboBar’s Hotter Chocolates are the most Instagram-worthy hot chocolates in the city. The over-the-top hot chocolates come topped with a waffle cone, whipped cream, and other tasty treats. BomboBar also offers a classic hot chocolate, if you are just looking for something just plain delicious to warm you up! MORE INFO.
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
Magnificent Mile, 830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
You might have tasted Ghirardelli candies before, but have you tried their hot chocolate? Step into their all-chocolate shop and experience a variety of menu options beyond just chocolate squares. Their chocolate-centric menu includes several types of hot chocolate — Classic Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa, Decadent Drinking Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa, and seasonal flavors like peppermint. Ghirardelli also offers a frozen hot cocoa that features Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Mix blended with ice, topped with whipped cream and Ghirardelli Mini Dark Chocolate Chips. MORE INFO.
XOCO
River North, 449 N. Clark St., Chicago
XOCO’s chocolate is unlike any other in the city, because it is the only restaurant in Chicago with its own bean-to-cup chocolate program. Huge sacks of cacao beans arrive from Tabasco. XOCO roasts them, winnows them, and grinds them. If you want an authentic Mexican hot chocolate, XOCO is the place to go. XOCO offers five different varieties including authentic, Aztec, classic, and Mexico City Thick. Pair one with a churro for the perfect sweet treat. MORE INFO.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
West Lakeview, 2950 N. Oakley Ave., Chicago
This high-end chocolatier is known for their exotic flavor combinations. Try the Parisienne that an homage to the treasured infusion of Madagascan vanilla bean and deep dark chocolate or the Aztec, which is an ancient adaptation of the first drinking chocolate using Mexican Vanilla beans, Ceylon cinnamon, ancho and chipotle chili and 62% cacao dark chocolate. MORE INFO.
Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago
Named one of the best places to drink hot chocolate in America, Katherine Anne Confections is known for their drinking chocolate. There are 10 varieties to choose from including salted caramel, Mexican, Chai Tea, and hazelnut; and guests can choose between house-made marshmallows or Kilgus Farm whipped cream as a topper. You can even buy your own containers to enjoy at home. MORE INFO.
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