Hot Chocolate in NYC
Is there anything better than a steaming hot cup of delicious hot chocolate? Well, we have you covered. Read on for some of the best cups of cocoa in Lower Manhattan!
Where to get the best hot chocolate in FiDi:
T Cafe
Where: Tin Building, 96 South Street
The 411: We love the Tin Building! And this new fast casual spot has some delectable hot chocolate as well coffee by La Colombe and baked bread and pastries.
Matto Espresso
Where: 37 John Street
The 411: Their hot chocolate comes in one size and is made with a chocolate powder mixed with cinnamon and sugar. They have a choice of whole milk, 2 %m or half and half. No dairy free option at this time.
Blue Bottle Coffee
Where: 22 Broad Street
The 411: Three sizes available. This one is decadent as it is made with chocolate ganache and your choice of whole, oat, or almond milk.
Café Patoro
Where: 223 Front Street
The 411: At this popular Seaport cafe your hot chocolate can be made with white or dark chocolate! Non-dairy options are a slight upcharge and marshmallows and peppermint are available for a small fee. Yummy!
Epicerie Boulud
Where: The Oculus (185 Greenwich Street, Lower Level)
The 411: Made with dark chocolate syrup and your choice of milk. Frothy and delicious.
@epicerieboulud @westfieldworldtradecenter
787 Coffee
Where: 66 Pearl Street
The 411: Rich hot chocolate and empanadas can be found here. A welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Gregory’s Coffee
Where: 42 Wall Street, 100 Wall Street, and 80 Broad Street
The 411: Their house-made chocolate balanced with vanilla and steamed milk with a thin layer of foam will totally warm your heart! With many locations you will stumble across this gem on your daily walks.
Suited
Where: 45 John Street
The 411: They have a kids’ sized option here! I repeat, kids’ sized option! So great for those who want a few sips before they throw it away. It is so yummy and rich too.
Cafe Grumpy
Where: 20 Stone Street
The 411: They are known for amazing coffee, but their hot chocolate is just as good. Definitely stop in to this open and airy location for a sweet cup of cocoa.
Where to get the best hot chocolate in Battery Park City:
For Five Coffee
Where: Brookfield Place (2nd Floor, south side) ; 225 Liberty Street
The 411: Home of the Gotham Hot Chocolate which is made with dark chocolate syrup and warm milk. Make it a Gotham Mocha which includes a shot of espresso. A perfect libation to sip after a skate at the Rink.
The Elk at Clean Market
Where: Brookfield Place (2nd Floor, north side)
The 411: An excellent beverage made with double dark hot chocolate mix, using premium sweet chocolate bits and two kinds of cocoa, and your choice of milk.
Where to get the best hot chocolate in Tribeca:
Duane Street Patisserie
Where: 179 Duane Street
The 411: This one is a treat! Hot chocolate made with fresh granche each morning! Whole milk is added and steamed. Definitely more of a high price beverage, but oh so worth it! Grab a ring ding while you are there!
@duaneparkpatisserie @ringdingbar
Kaffe Landskap
Where: 401 Greenwich Street and 275 Greenwich Street They make theirs with 2 oz of creamy chocolate and your choice of milk.
The 411: Two locations means more hot chocolate!
Blue Spoon Coffee
Where: 76 Chambers Street and also in FiDi at 90 William Street
The 411: Delicious hot chocolate can be found here with your choice of milk. Grab a yummy pastry while you are here as well.
Bluestone Lane Tribeca
Where: 109 West Broadway
The 411: Amazingly rich cocoa that is spun in a pitcher with steamed and silky milk and served with chocolate shavings is on the menu here. Don’t miss out!
Gotan
Where: 130 Franklin Street
The 411: Classic hot chocolate with your choice of milk can be found here. Great to run and grab a cup before you hop on the subway!
Maman
Where: 211 West Broadway
The 411: Omanhene cocoa steamed with the milk of your choice served in the prettiest to-go cup we have ever seen. Do yourself a favor and grab one of their decadent and will not disappoint cookies.
omanhene cocoa steamed with your milk of choice (12-16oz drink)