Christopher Elbow Chocolates is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

1. Christopher Elbow Chocolates

8.2
401 Hayes St (at Gough St.), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · Hayes Valley · 47 tips and reviews

andraandra: Stroller accessible. Soft music. Regular hot chocolate: a little too sweet for me but it's smoothy and tasty.

Leering marsupialLeering marsupial: literally the best hot chocolate.

Marshall S.Marshall St. Clair: 7x7 recommends the Hot Chocolate

Ma'velous Coffee & Wine Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

2. Ma'velous Coffee & Wine Bar

1408 Market St (btwn 10th St & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Civic Center · 71 tips and reviews

Nimalan M.Nimalan Mahendran: They make some of the best tasting cappuccinos, lattes and even mochas in all of SF.

KidhackKidhack: One of the best iced mochas.

amanda l.amanda li: the mocha here is SO GOOD. thick and rich :)

Philz Coffee is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

3. Philz Coffee

8.9
399 Golden Gate Ave (Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Civic Center · 85 tips and reviews

Jole P.Jole P: Super quality coffee love how you can control the sweetness of mochas n such

Catarina L.Catarina Lai: they know what they are doing. one of the best caffè mocha I have ever had. 👏 bravo! | plus free wi-fi 💻 📱

Catarina L.Catarina Lai: they know what they are doing. one of the best caffè mocha I have ever had. 👏 bravo! | plus free wi-fi 💻 📱

Hayes Valley Bakeworks is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

4. Hayes Valley Bakeworks

8.2
550 Gough St (btwn Fulton & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Civic Center · 23 tips and reviews

Steve G.Steve Galgas: The pizza is really good here. A different style than most SF places- similar to Hot Lips in Portland, with unusual and delicious toppings.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This cafe is partnered with local organization Toolworks to offer employment and job training to disabled, homeless, and at-risk individuals.

Josh W.Josh W: Kouign-Amann is so flakily buttery and wonderful

The Grove is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

5. The Grove

301 Hayes St (at Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Civic Center · 144 tips and reviews

Joel C.Joel Corpus: Breakfast burrito, mocha chai and fruit pies are totally legit.

Zach N.Zach N: The fire in the fireplace is NOT real nor is it warm. The mocha ice cream is delicious though.

Matt R.Matt Richardson: There's so much to choose from here, but the Chicken Enchiladas are my favorite. They make a fantastic affogato too.

Little Griddle is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

6. Little Griddle

7.7
1400 Market St (at Fell), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Civic Center · 81 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dale: The Mocha is good

Frederique D.Frederique D: Perfect weekday breakfast spot. Perfect eggs. Friendly service. Go!

Ella G.Ella G.: Breakfast sandwiches all day baby!

War Memorial Opera House is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

7. War Memorial Opera House

9.0
301 Van Ness Ave (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Opera House · 100 tips and reviews

Delyn S.Delyn Simons: No Nutcracker hot cocoa for the kids. Hayes Valley cafe après performance is your best bet. The prosecco carts for the adults was a nice touch.

Lou K.Lou Kostura: What a beautiful venue the old opera house is outstanding architecture, wonderful acoustics, downfall if you are a tall or larger person the seats are very narrow and the leg room in nonexistent

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Did you know that the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House is where the United Nations held its first meeting in the spring of 1945?

Ananda Fuara is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

8. Ananda Fuara

1298 Market St (at Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Civic Center · 89 tips and reviews

Ankeet U.Ankeet U.: Delicious tofu scramble for those who don't eat eggs. Loved the chai. Great service and ambience. Neighborhood is a bit off.

Juan A.Juan Arreguin: If you're here for the first time, you gotta do the initiation dance. You'll get a discount!

Amanda M.Amanda Marshall: Try the chicken pesto wrap.

Boxing Room is one of The 9 Best Places for a Hot Chocolate in Civic Center, San Francisco.

9. Boxing Room

399 Grove St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Civic Center · 185 tips and reviews

zSha A.zSha A: Boxing Room: used to make boxes in the space back in the day. Absinthe ownership. good food. good value. wine on tap. fantastic desserts.

ThrillistThrillist: Score some delicious Southern food including honest-to-goodness fried gator. It’ll (cap’n) hook you. Read more.

tal k.tal keinan: Fried alligator is to die for.