Sipping on a hot mug of cocoa is one of winter’s greatest pleasures. Wonderfully indulgent and comforting, this beverage is guaranteed to warm your spirits on the most frigid of days.

Whether you like your hot chocolate ultra thick, on the bitter side, or topped with whipped cream, here’s our list of where to sip on the best hot chocolate in Seattle.

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Kakao

 

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With fifteen types of chocolate drinks, Kakao had to make our list. Pick between five mochas, six hot chocolates, and four sipping chocolates. We suggest their Valrhona Celaya hot chocolate.

Kakao is currently closed due to the pandemic but is set to reopen in the future.

Location: 415 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle

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Fran’s Chocolates

 

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Don’t let the posh exterior fool you, Fran’s Chocolates is rather warm on the inside. When you step in, you’re going to want to leave with a bag full of their dessert sauces and salted caramels. While they’re both good options, don’t skip out on the star of the show: hot chocolate. We suggest that you stick to their classic dark hot chocolate with 68% cacao.

Location: 1325 1st Avenue, Seattle
Phone: 206-682-0168

Location: 2626 NE University Village Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-528-9969

Location: 5900 Airport Way South, Seattle
Phone: 206-504-4535

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Chocolati Cafe

 

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With a cafe that has chocolate in its name, you better believe that they serve up a mean hot chocolate. With multiple types of hot chocolate and powders to take home, you’re sure to find a new favorite. We suggest trying their orange hot chocolate.

Location: 8319 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle
Phone: 206-783-7078

Location: 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle
Phone: 206-784-5212

Location: 7810 East Greenlake Drive, Seattle
Phone: 206-527-5467

Location: 1716 North 45th Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-633-7765

Location: 7708 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle
Phone: 206-784-5212

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Hot Cakes

 

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Yes, Hot Cakes has some of the best molten cakes on the planet. Yes, Hot Cakes has hot chocolate to match. We suggest you go for decadent at this spot — the s’mores hot chocolate is everything it sounds like.

Location: 5427 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle
Phone: 206-453-3792

Location: 1650 East Olive Way, Seattle
Phone: 206-258-2591

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Café Presse

 

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Self-described as “dining at its casual French best,” Café Presse knows how good they are. Sit down for a meal and stay for their hot chocolate. We recommend their plain hot chocolate.

Café Presse is currently closed due to the pandemic but is set to reopen in the future. 

Location: 1117 12th Avenue
Phone: 206-709-7674

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