With temperatures dropping, what better way to warm up on a chilly day than with a rich, steaming mug of hot chocolate? We've rounded up some of the best spots for hot chocolate in Columbus so you can say "yes" to your sweet tooth this season!
Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Columbus
Hot chocolate from Fox in the Snow.
Fox in the Snow
Fox in the Snow has four locations across Columbus, which means there are plenty of opportunities to cozy up with their rich hot chocolate and gigantic house-made marshmallows. Pair your cup of cocoa with their famous Souffled Egg Sandwich, named the best breakfast sandwich in Ohio by iHeart Media. View their full menu.
Hot chocolate flight from Chocolate Cafe.
Chocolate Cafe
True to its name, the woman-owned Chocolate Cafe features all manner of hot chocolates, including flights! You can select from regular, dark, or white chocolate, or add flavors like cherry jubilee, butterscotch, Nutella, and mint. For the adults, they offer boozy hot chocolates like the Chocolate Vice with rum and bourbon, or the Chocolate Kiev with vanilla vodka and amaretto.
Frozen Hot Chocolate from Winans.
Winans Chocolate + Coffee
With shops in German Village, Grandview and Dublin, Winans Chocolate + Coffee can customize your drink with different flavors, and will even craft it with different types of milk, like soy, almond, and coconut. We recommend trying the Toasted Frozen Hot Chocolate, complete with marshmallows.
Hot chocolate and sweet treats from Bottoms Up Coffee.
Bottoms Up Coffee
From the home of the noteworthy Rainy Day Coffee comes another delicious drink. Woman-owned Bottoms Up Coffee in Franklinton offers tasty hot chocolate to enjoy in their cozy cafe on the west side of the city. Stop in today!
Rich hot chocolate from Northstar Cafe.
Northstar Cafe
If you're looking for chocolatey deliciousness, look no further than the beloved Northstar Cafe (at three different locations). Their rich hot chocolate is served in a colorful mug, topped with a mound of whipped cream and shaved pieces of chocolate.
One Line Coffee
One Line crafts their hot chocolate with whole milk and most notably, their house-made mocha sauce. They’ll also make special versions using chocolate milk or non-dairy kinds of milk. Visit them in Short North or Franklinton.
Brekkie Shack
Brekkie Shack
Creativity is on display at the woman-owned Brekkie Shack, located at Grandview Yard. While most of their menu focuses on a health-centric, balanced diet, they make an exception with their velvety hot chocolate with house-made mocha sauce. Guests can enjoy the original recipe or try the salted caramel variety!
Hot chocolate is the perfect way to treat yourself this season and these Columbus coffee shops are set and ready to serve you. Give them a visit and share your sips with us using #yesColumbus.
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