Hot chocolate season is in full swing.
Whether you need an early afternoon pick-me-up, something to keep your darn hands warm, or a classic drink to serve over the holidays, Montreal has a ton of literally sweet options.
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From traditional hot chocolate cups to creations with a bit of a kick (and plenty of marshmallows), here are some of the island’s best hot chocolate drinks to keep you warm all holiday season.
Juliette & Chocolat
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Juliette & Chocolat has six locations spread out across Montreal but the dessert shop’s St-Laurent location is top-notch.
During the winter, cozy up inside and use the store’s giant bay windows to soak up all the St-Laurent foot traffic.
You can’t go wrong with the “Marshmallow Madness” â 33% milk hot chocolate mixed with some dark chocolate and topped with fluffy toasted marshmallows and a drizzle of white chocolate.
It’s heaven in a cup.
Barley
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Little Burgundy’s “cereal bar” can fuse cereal onto anything. Nab yourself a rich hot chocolate and top it off with a selection of sugary cereal for additional sweetness and crunch.
Cacao70
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Cacao70 also has a bunch of locations spread out across Montreal but the shop’s take-home bags of chocolate powder are the standout. Make some seriously tasty hot chocolate cups in the comfort of your own home, just by adding milk.
Avanaa
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Avanaa is sort of like Villeray’s own Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory.
Avanaa makes its own chocolate bar from beans that it sources and prepares in-house.
Grab a hot chocolate made of 70% cocoa and top it off with some homemade marshmallows for even more of a sweet kick.
Janine Café
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Janine Café makes its hot chocolate with a little bit of a warm blend spice, topped with a cinnamon stick.
Warm, sweet, tasty, with a hint of spice.
MELK
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MELK has two locations (downtown and Monkland) and it garnishes its hot chocolate with some fun holiday colours.
If you’re looking for a hot chocolate drink for the ‘gram, this one is tough to top.
Cafe Ferlucci
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Peppermint hot chocolate during the holidays? What more could you want?
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