When the chilly winter days finally arrive in Dallas, there’s nothing quite like a hot chocolate to warm you up. From rich drinking chocolate to a frozen version for warmer days, we scoured the metroplex to find the best hot chocolate in DFW.
LessWith three Dallas locations, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy this cafe that employs foster kids after they’ve left the system to provide solid employment and the chance to learn life skills. Their hot chocolate is made with cacao and milk chocolate shavings, and there’s a large coffee menu as well. Snacks include all kinds of toast like avocado, jam and hazelnut.
One of the most popular coffee chains in DFW, this shop has an amazing cafe menu and even has a kids menu that includes items like mac and cheese, pancakes and bacon and fruit. Chose between regular hot chocolate or rich and creaming drinking chocolate. They also offer seven flavors for frozen frappes, including chocolate, vanilla and caramel.
Choose from hot or frozen hot chocolate and add a shot of cinnamon for a Mexican style hot chocolate. They have plenty of specialty coffees for adults, smoothies a menu that has breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Located on the square in Addison, there’s a park across the street, so grab a to-go drink and let the kids run.
Not only do they offer hand-crafted hot chocolate at Armor Coffee but there’s a cozy lounge with a fireplace and a great menu that includes things like bagels, avocado toast, waffles and more.
Book Club Cafe offers 12 and 16 oz hot chocolates, a variety of flavored milk and a menu filled with locally-sourced ingredients and freshly baked bread. There’s a family-friendly vibe, and, pre-COVID, they often had live music and other events at night. The Rowlett location is connected to the city library, so be sure to grab some reading material before you head in. If you’re looking for something stronger than hot chocolate, be sure to order “The Benny.”
Not only can you get your bubble tea fix at Magic Cup Cafe but they offer seasonal hot cocoa and coffee flavors like mint, coconut white mocha and more.
Have your hot chocolate made just how you like it; with milk, almond milk, or with added whip cream! There’s also a frozen hot chocolate if you want something colder. There are muffins, paninis and sweet goodies like brownies, biscotti and cinnamon twists.
Campfire hot cocoa and a tableside s’mores kit? Need we say more? Maybe the paninis or the Nutella-dilla will tempt you to head up to McKinney for an afternoon at this cozy coffee shop. There’s a front lounge area with magazines and games to boot.