Best Places to get a Hot Chocolate on a Cold Day in Austin

It’s finally getting colder here in Austin, and that makes it the perfect time to enjoy a nice, warm cup of hot chocolate! We’ve all had a mug of Swiss Miss mixed with water, but have you had some of the gourmet cocoa offerings available? There are several places around town that offer not only exceptional hot chocolate, but an inviting ambience as well. Warm your bones at some of our absolute favorite places to get hot chocolate in Austin.

- Peche: Featuring a Prohibition Era vibe, Peche is a great place to start your evening downtown. Known for their Absinthe Drinks, their hot chocolate is also well worth trying. Mixed by their cocktail artists, this drink is mixed with real chocolate bars, milk, and whatever else customers choose to add. Peche also serves food, with a menu that changes daily!

- Halcyon: Halcyon Coffee Bar and Lounge, downtown, serves snacks, desserts, coffee, liquor and… of course, hot chocolate. Enjoy some of their famous Tableside S’mores with one of their many gourmet hot chocolates. Patrons can choose from French, Mexican, White Peppermint, Peanut butter, or Bittersweet Caramel hot chocolate, or choose one of their paired adult (alcoholic) versions. Large mugs of your chosen hot chocolate are served with whipped cream and animal crackers. Too cute!

- Texas Coffee Traders: Located on East 4th street, this locally owned and operated artisanal coffee roaster is a great place to sit and have a cup of hot chocolate. Featuring a variety of flavors, their hot chocolate is said to be some of the best in Austin! They also have a wide variety of teas, chocolate powders and sauces, syrups, smoothie mixes and frappe bases available for purchase. Texas Coffee Traders is a great place to hang out on a patio, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and soak up some of Austin’s East Side charm.

- Delish Bakery: Located downtown on West 3rd Street, Delish Bakery is known for their baked goods and cupcakes. What you may not know is that they also serve delicious hot chocolate. They mix their very own Mexican hot chocolate blends, and serve them with homemade marshmallows. Stop by and enjoy a sweet treat downtown!

- Cafe Medici: - With several locations around town, Cafe Medici boasts some of the smoothest, creamiest hot chocolate in town. They use a top-secret recipe to make their own homemade sauce that makes for a spectacular chocolate blend. Frothy milk (or soy milk) is mixed with just the right amount of sweetness, and served with a frothy heart on top. Stop by and do some computer work or reading at one of their three locations around Austin!

- 1886 Cafe and Bakery: Located inside the Driskill, downtown, this upscale eatery features some of the best breakfast around. Customers can enjoy offerings such as chocolate croissants and eggs benedict along side a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate. Had a long night out downtown? Come enjoy their Hangover Omelet and a cup of cocoa.