Allium pours two types of hot chocolate: The Haute Chocolate with spiced marshmallows and house tea cookies and the Chocolate Caliente Mexicano with spices, dulche de leche and guajillo chilies. Read more.
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.
Bombobar offers something they call "hotter" chocolates made with hot white chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, funfetti shortbread and a vanilla flavored doughnut. Read more.
Caffe Umbria's coffees are just the jolt officer workers in River North need. Their fall drinks include the mocha picante made with a kick of cayenne pepper and a mocha sauce with Pernigotti cocoa. Read more.
Old Town's temple of upscale chocolate features some of the most-decadent drinks in the city. Try the candy cane variety, a pepperminty kick to your day. Read more.
For those lured by their cavity-inducing tractor beam, their hot chocolate is fudge-rific, with or without whipped cream. Read more.
Eataly's hot chocolate has long been a favorite of New Yorkers, and with its arrival in Chicago, it's poised to make an impression here. It's dark, rich and topped with a little whip. Read more.
Much has been written about the hot chocolate here. Choose either housemade marshmallows or Kilgus Farm whipped cream as a topper. There are 10 varieties, including chai and salted caramel. Read more.
Fernet-Branca gives the Mast Brothers hot chocolate at Lula a bit of an upgrade. Read more.
If you've got "Hot Chocolate" in your name, it better be good. There's nine varieties of hot chocolate, which all include giant house made marshmallows that would make Stay Puft™ envious. Read more.
Your imagination is the only limit at NoMi where the hot chocolate bar includes candy canes, booze and marshmallows, allowing total customization. Read more.
Call ahead first for availability, but Parson's in the past has featured two types of hot chocolate: One minty and one spicy with anchos. Order if without alcohol, because...what about the children? Read more.
The chef-driven food hall has a kiosk where Mindy Segal's staff serve her famous hot chocolate that includes the all-important homemade marshmallows. Get it to go. Read more.
The Sugar Factory's over the top offerings include "frozen" hot chocolates and traditional drinks. There's a variety of offerings, including red velvet and s'mores. Read more.
TDS' Chartreuse hot chocolate was a hit. The drink, made with 60.5 percent cocoa fair trade chocolate and topped with torched Chartreuse-infused marshmallows is to die for. Read more.
El Milagro's four locations serve champurrado, a Mexican drink that pairs well with churros, made with masa, cinnamon, chocolate and milk. Read more.
Both the Uncommon Ground in Edgewater and Lakeview serve the Uncommon Cocoa with omanhene chocolate and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Read more.
‘Gram-able Winter Spiced Hot Chocolate is made with Illanka dark chocolate. There's a house-made chocolate marshmallow, salted caramel whipped cream and there's the garnish— a mini gingerbread house. Read more.
Choose from five concoctions, and that's on top of their three coffee drinks. If you want a spicy kick, order the Aztec with chile and allspice. Read more.
The Abuelita (Spanish for "granny") is a popular choice, but don't be bashful. Make sure you order a churro to accompany your tasty beverage. After all, this is The Churro Factory. Read more.
