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10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC
Martha's Country Bakery is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

1. Martha's Country Bakery

9.0
70-28 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY
Bakery · 198 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: This Queens-based mini-chain goes beyond the standard cup of cocoa, serving up peanut butter, red velvet, and cinnamon-inflected Mexican varieties.

MarieBelle is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

2. MarieBelle

8.9
484 Broome St (btwn W Broadway & Wooster St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · SoHo · 101 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Secret tip: the best hot chocolate can be found in the back cafe. Warm yourself up with a liquid hug.

Oro Bakery and Bar is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

3. Oro Bakery and Bar

375 Broome St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 107 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Come here at night for a cup of delicious spiked hot chocolate- perfect to warm up with one on a chilly evening!

Caffe Lavazza is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

4. Caffe Lavazza

8.0
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 61 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Order the "Cioccolata con Panna" at the Lvazza cafe for a special treat. This hot chocolate is thick enough to lightly cover a spoon.

Nunu Chocolates is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

5. Nunu Chocolates

529 Atlantic Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Chocolate Store · Boerum Hill · 34 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Try the spicy version of hot chocolate, rich with 65% dark chocolate and chili spices.

Jacques Torres Chocolate is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

6. Jacques Torres Chocolate

350 Hudson St (at King St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Hudson Square · 94 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: If you love spice, make sure to order the Wicked Hot Chocolate. This mix is ground with allspice, cinnamon, ancho, and chipotle chili peppers for the most satisfying kick.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

7. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

5 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Candy Store · Flatiron District · 107 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: You're at the perfect place for a cocktail and dessert combo- all in one cup. Order a milk, white or dark hot chocolate with your choice of whiskey, rum or cherry liqueur added.

The City Bakery is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

8. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Make sure to check out their yearly hot chocolate festival, featuring special varieties daily.

Roni-Sue's Chocolates is one of 10 Best Hot Chocolates in NYC.

9. Roni-Sue's Chocolates

8.2
148 Forsyth St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Lower East Side · 10 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: This inventive chocolate shop offers two things worth checking out: chocolate-covered bacon and some of the best hot chocolate you will ever taste. Pair them together for the ultimate dessert.