1. Xoco
8.7
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
Jillian: Rick Bayless never disappoints! Can't go wrong with Cochinita Pibil, Chicken Tinga, or Cubana torta. The caldos totally hit the spot too. Don't forget to order a churro or a hot chocolate - delicious!
Denrael: Try the tres leches - And hot chocolate from fresh roasted beans
Eunice: Churros with hot choco and custard are mindblowingly delicious.
7. BomboBar
8.2
832 West Randolph Street (Randolph), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
Eater: Bombobar offers something they call "hotter" chocolates made with hot white chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, funfetti shortbread and a vanilla flavored doughnut. Read more.
Claire Watkiss: Some of the best dessert I have ever eaten. Portions are huge and are definitely for sharing. If cold, definitely try the s’mores hot chocolate. And don’t forget the donuts!!!
Kyle Albright: I had one of their specialty hot chocolates during the winter. It looked amazing, but it tasted pretty, “meh” and the donut was stale. Great for Instagram, not for my belly or wallet.
Time Out Chicago Kids: Pastry maven Judy Contino extends her talents to a single kind of hot chocolate, made from melting chocolate with a barely-there touch of orange zest and cinnamon. Read more.
Andy Swindler: Super yummy hot chocolate. One is probably enough to split.
Eater: Rich and decadent, this French-style hot chocolate isn't too sweet. Beware: Don't eat a heavy meal before tackling this beverage. Read more.
11. Cafe Jumping Bean
8.5
1439 W 18th St (at S Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Pilsen · 66 tips and reviews
Julia Barrott: Mexican Hot Chocolate is amazing!
Tania Unzueta: Choco expreso (w Mexican hot chocolate), chicken salad sandwich , pepperoni focassia, black bean burger.
Juan Ramirez: The Thai coffee is out of this world - to good to pass up Enjoy.
14. Vosges Haut-Chocolat
7.8
951 W Armitage Ave (btwn Sheffield Ave. & Bissell St.), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Side · 18 tips and reviews
Suzanne Perry: Best hot chocolate - yum!
Noah Richardson: Get the aztec elixer! Hot chocolate with peppers. Heavenly.
Chicagoist: We recommend the Exotic Truffle collection, which has selections like the piquant Oaxacan and the Viola, a milk chocolate morsel made from violet extract, which lends a delicate perfume and sweetness. Read more.
15. Black Dog Gelato
9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews
Neal Cohen: Go for the Goat Cheese Cashew Caramel, Blueberry Mint, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Malted Vanilla, White Chocolate Banana Curry, or Salted Peanut . . . . wowowowowow
Pia Colina: Mexican Hot Chocolate! Rich chocolate with a kick. Cash only and dog friendly :)
Aaron Keefner: This place is the best! Turkish coffee and blood orange sorbet are amazing!