On a cold winter day (or night), there’s nothing better to keep you warm than a sweet cup of hot chocolate. Whether you like a classic hot cocoa or prefer to add a shot of flavored syrup (or espresso), there are plenty of options in and around Dallas. Check out these local shops, some with several locations in the area, to find your favorite cup of hot chocolate in Dallas.
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Ascension Coffee
Ascension Coffee has several locations in DFW — the ones closest to Dallasites are downtown, Design District, and White Rock. An extensive menu allows you to enjoy your hot chocolate with a full breakfast or a delicious pastry (lamingtons, any one?). It has a rotating seasonal menu to make your trip a little more festive.
B-Side Coffee
At B-Side Coffee in Oak Cliff, the atmosphere is perfect for the whole family. There is a kid’s corner with books, toys, paper and crayons, regular story times, and a delicious cup of hot chocolate. What more could we ask for?!
Book Club Cafe
With on-site roasted coffees and a from-scratch kitchen, Book Clube Cafe in downtown Rockwall has a great vibe and amazing offerings. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with a yummy breakfast (served all day).
Chocolate Secrets
It’s no surprise that Chocolate Secrets in Oak Lawn has an indulgent hot chocolate. Offering flavors such as dark chocolate, English toffee, Mexican spice, and white chocolate peppermint, it is sure to be a decadent treat.
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CocoAndré Chocolatier
The weather in Dallas is unpredictable, even in winter. At CocoAndré in Bishop Arts, that’s not a problem. You can order its Mexican hot chocolate hot or iced. It also has house made horchata.
Davis Street Espresso
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters’ Davis Street Espresso in Oak Cliff is another gem for family and friends. Offering a kid’s corner with books and a vintage bus that doubles as a play area outside, you can spend time sipping your hot chocolate with friends while the kids enjoy a playdate.
Espumoso Caffe
Espumoso means frothy and foamy, and that’s just how we like our hot chocolate. Espumoso Caffe is a Latin coffee shop with two locations at Baylor Medical District and in Bishop Arts. Enjoy a Mexican style hot chocolate with an arepa, empanada, or pastry. Make it extra tasty with a pump of gingerbread or toffee crunch syrup. Que rico!
La La Land Cafe
The light and bright interior at La La Land Cafe (multiple locations) will cheer you up on even the dreariest day. Try its hot chocolate with lavender syrup for a new treat that feels a little fancy.
White Rock Coffee Express
Need a cup of hot cocoa to go? Walk up or drive thru the White Rock Coffee Express on Abrams Road in Lakewood. Shake up your hot chocolate order with the same sopapilla syrup found in its famous Lonestar latte, and sip it on your way to your favorite winter activity, like checking out Christmas lights.
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Staycation
If you’re looking for a cozy place to enjoy homemade hot chocolate, look no further than Staycation in downtown Richardson. Built in an old house, you’ll feel right at home. If the weather is nice, sit at a picnic table in the beautiful, kid-friendly backyard with a growing garden.
