Best Hot Chocolate Spots in Toronto
Warm your heart and soul—and hands—with toasty sweet concoctions picked by a local who knows.
This nostalgic drink has deep roots and in Toronto, we are lucky to find them celebrated in many forms inspired from all around the world. The creativity is also abundant and on this list, you’ll see hot chocolate “bombs” that explode chocolate goodness into hot cups of milk (sounds like a perfect gift, right?) and even a “cookie in a cup” that is so luxuriously chocolatey, surely it has to rank.
With the cold season upon us, not only is it the perfect time to be supporting local, but hot cocoa is a memorable treat that adds a bit of magic to any excursion. The choice is yours—where’s your next chocolate warm-up?
SOMA CHOCOLATEMAKER
Roasting and winnowing their own cacao beans, Soma has had a commanding, award-winning presence as chocolate makers in Toronto since 2003 and their drinking chocolate can be easily ordered and made at home!
What to order: There are 5 different options for Soma’s drinking chocolate, each made with a high reverence for what this drink means to so many. In the words of Soma, “Humankind has been drinking chocolate since the Olmec civilization and there have been many fascinating variations since.” Their range goes from fudgy, childhood hot chocolate to “the other end of the spectrum is our homage to the ancient roots of chocolate made by building up layers of spices.” We love the spice, but choose your path accordingly!
MARY’S BRIGADEIRO
This Danforth chocolate business is famous (as seen on Dragon’s Den!) for their handcrafted brigadeiro chocolates and creations that are inspired by Brazilian traditions. With pure cocoas and ingredients on hand, it’s no wonder that they started to dabble in the chocolate-in-a cup world. Enter…
What to order: Mary’s Drinking Chocolate and Cookies In a Cup! Both products are new for the holidays, and the cookie comes in 2 different flavours, either fresh in-store or get it to bake fresh at home. Let’s just say this “hot chocolate” drinks like a meal.