TOP HOT CHOCOLATE SPOTS IN NYC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Jacques Torres Chocolate

• Known for their rich, decadent drinking chocolate. Visit their shops in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Visit NYC+2Eater NY+2

• They also have a “Wicked Hot Chocolate” with a hint of chili. Visit NYC

L.A. Burdick

• A European-style chocolate shop with super rich drinking chocolate. citygarcon.com+1

• They offer different bases — dark, milk, white chocolate, and even single origin. citygarcon.com

Hani’s Bakery

Their hot chocolate is topped with a “cloud-like” dome of crème anglaise (“schlag”). Eater NY

The base is a rich mix of dark and milk chocolate, with a hint of maple. Eater NY

Mariebelle

• A Soho chocolatier with a variety of hot chocolate flavors: classic dark, spicy dark (with chile), milk, and even white chocolate. Eater NY

• Very Parisian tea-room feel if you want a cozy, elegant sip.

Venchi

• Italian-style “Cioccolata Calda” that’s thick and luxurious. Eater NY+1

• They have different versions: classic, hazelnut, dark — all very rich. Eater NY

Max Brenner

• A chocolate emporium with fun and decadent hot chocolate options. CBS News

• Try their Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate or Hazelnut for something playful. CBS News

Dominique Ansel (Bakery)

• Their hot chocolate is whimsical: a marshmallow “flower” blooms/open when placed in the hot chocolate. Beacon Hotel+1

• Perfect for a “Instagram + cozy” vibe.

Lysée

• For something more modern and less sweet: they make a buckwheat oat-milk hot chocolate (dairy-free) with a toasted, nutty flavor. Eater NY

Casa Neta

• Their Mexican-style hot chocolate is seasonal and has a twist: think tequila or mezcal, plus cinnamon — very warm and spiced. CBS News