Demitasse is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

1. Demitasse

8.4
1149 3rd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 67 tips and reviews

Annette O.Annette O D: Lavender hot chocolate with marshmallow is a must have - esp on nice cold mornings/evenings.

Natalia G.Natalia G: Lavender hot chocolate with a huge marshmallow!

Mark A.Mark Abdou: Espresso, hot chocolate, specialty drinks, teas.

La Monarca Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

2. La Monarca Bakery

8.4
1300 Wilshire Blvd (at Euclid St), Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 37 tips and reviews

Leah D.Leah Davis: Totally recommend the Cafe Guaymas, a latte that tastes more like hot cocoa with a hint of coconut ... Delicious!

Annette O.Annette O D: Their mexican hot chocolate and their bread things are hella good!

Val K.Val Kasko: Amazing pineapple Danish. Great espresso

Philz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

3. Philz Coffee

8.7
525 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 114 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: They make a nice Hot Chocolate.

Chris D.Chris Donnelly: The wife said best hot chocolate ever, lightly sweetened to perfection

Trace D.Trace D.: The lighter the roast the more caffeine, I usually go for the Greater Alarm “Phil’s Way” which means medium cream, medium sweet. It’s a delicious treat!

UnUrban Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

4. UnUrban Coffee House

8.0
3301 Pico Blvd (at Urban Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 25 tips and reviews

Luis M.Luis Martinez: Hot chocolate is so good

Jade T.Jade Thomas: I come here to study, my normal is yogurt, an ice blended mocha, and a cranberry juice. Cute hipster place. Live music. Cool hangout. Nice people.

Eve L.Eve Landis: AA meeting every morning! Place is eclectic for me!

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

5. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

8.9
631 Wilshire Blvd (at 7th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 98 tips and reviews

Lisa S.Lisa Sosa: Butter and salt, birthday cake, churros and Mexican hot chocolate donuts were all delicious!!

SallySally: The huckleberry donut is delicious and so are the other donuts! Cakey and flavorful.

NmNm: Buttermilk drops is a must .. Coffee is average

Elabrew Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

6. Elabrew Coffee

7.7
2425 Colorado Ave Ste B118 (at Cloverfield Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 36 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: Very good hot chocolate which is hot. Grab a pastry if any are available.

JeffJeff: If you're looking for a place that served up excellent beans from third-wave roasters, this is it. Great pour-over!

@irabrianmiller@irabrianmiller: Chick is so intense

Love Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

7. Love Coffee Bar

8.7
1732 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA · 10 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Discenza: Lots of light, friendly people, cute dogs, and specialty espresso drinks. The Lavender Latte is quite good!

Joseph C.Joseph C: Great Rwandan Pour Over Coffee from Elm Coffee with excellent knowledgable & insightful Russian Barista!) He Really Knows His Coffee! 👍☕ Pour Over List Changes Weekly for Connesieurs wanting Flavors

Joseph C.Joseph C: Their House LOVE Cookies, This is their Chocolate Chip! Awesome Gourmet Sammies, Teas, Grinds, Accessories, Milks and More!! They use Clover Brand Milk here 👌🐄

Blueys Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

8. Blueys Kitchen

9.0
1814 Berkeley St (Nebraska), Santa Monica, CA
Australian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Kerin S.Kerin S.: 3 words: iced horchata latte 👌🏼

Sophia S.Sophia S: Loved the quinoa pudding and lavender latte

Mark G.Mark Garcia: Amazing coffee experience AND some of the best Avocado Toast around LA!

Bluestone Lane is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

9. Bluestone Lane

8.1
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 8 tips and reviews

Karen H.Karen Hohman Almeida: Have only had flat white and lemon meringue croissant. Both delightful. As well as the humans. Will absolutely go back.

Ekaterina V.Ekaterina Volodina: Try magic and affogato. I love this place. The Best coffee in LA)

Shelby A.Shelby Ann: Best avocado toast you’ll ever have. In your life. Love this Aussie chain

Cafe Zella is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

10. Cafe Zella

8.4
1531 Wilshire Blvd (at 16th St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 18 tips and reviews

MarkMark: A little overpriced ($7.86 for an egg white, ham & cheese on croissant), but great food, good variety, and fresh ingredients. Also BOMB blended mochas.

Randy E.Randy Etheridge: Who is Zella anyways?

Minnie A.Minnie Ardalan: I love this spot! Good prices and yummy coffee. I like their paninis too.

Dunkin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

11. Dunkin'

7.6
1132 Wilshire Blvd (at 12th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Shabby K.Shabby Khalili: Don't let the line discourage you. LA has a lot of donut enthusiasts, including myself. Once you're at the front, get a box of a dozen donuts. Make sure to throw in a few Boston Cream Pie donuts too!

Juan A.Juan A.: Only in Cali do I see a line like at Disney to get coffee and a donut

Joseph C.Joseph C: $7.48 for a 1/2 dozen & a "small" iced coffee! 😑

Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

12. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 267 tips and reviews

Yuweng S.Yuweng Shipek: Hot Chocolate

ChelseaChelsea: Get here early to beat the lunch rush. My favorite is the beet and burrata salad but make sure you try the bread!

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Sweet Lady Jane Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

13. Sweet Lady Jane Bakery

8.4
1631 Montana Ave (at 17th St), Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · North of Montana · 39 tips and reviews

Lina A.Lina A.: The breads and cakes are just fabulous. Love the coconut and red velvet cake

Jessica A.Jessica Alexandra: Definitely try their triple berry shortcake, my favorite!

ToryBurchToryBurch: The butter cream confections are delicious at this old-fashioned bakery that also serves breakfast and lunch.

Café Bolívar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

14. Café Bolívar

8.5
1741 Ocean Park Blvd (at 18th St), Santa Monica, CA
South American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Tiffany T.Tiffany Taylor: The arepas! Yum yum yum. Get the tuna arepa. You have to order two per order, so if you're unsure of the second option, then just get two tuna arepas! 🐟

Gosha Z.Gosha Zapadny: Wifi pass: bcafe90405

Alex G.Alex Grossman: try the pacifico arepas.

Thyme Cafe and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Santa Monica.

15. Thyme Cafe and Market

8.5
1630 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Ocean Park · 52 tips and reviews

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: Such a great place. Prosciutto sandwich is stellar.

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: menu musts: fried egg on pretzel croissant; challah french toast; grilled chicken and fig; spanakopita; beet and goat cheese salad. $$.

Alex G.Alex Grossman: great caps!