Hot Chocolate

Updated: February 20, 2009

From classic cocoa to fancy chocolate creations made with fudge, truffles and more, these hot drinks from Chicago restaurants are a surefire cure for the winter cold.

Hot Chocolate

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Medici On 57th
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    1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)

    The traditional creamy cocoa with fresh whipped cream is a favorite wintertime treat at this Hyde Park standby.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Hot Chocolate
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    1747 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

    Choose from five tempting cocoas, including the black and tan, with hot fudge, medium-dark hot chocolate and tasty homemade marshmallows.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended NoMI
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    800 N Michigan Ave (Park Hyatt Hotel), Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Talk about haute chocolate. This tantalizing cocoa flight features hot milk poured over jasmine-, Dom Perignon- and Grand Marnier-flavored truffles.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Maiz
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    1041 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    This casual Humboldt Park restaurant pours an authentic cinnamon-y Mexican hot chocolate.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Ethel's Chocolates
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    819 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    The hot chocolate at this pink and brown space devoted to the heavenly bean is dark, thick and sugary sweet.