Ah, winter — aka time for a cup of hot chocolate. There’s no arguing that a nice cup of hot chocolate always does the trick to warm you up — that’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best places to get a cup of hot chocolate in Hoboken and Jersey City. Keep reading if you want more than a typical cup of Swiss Miss and more of the traditional hot chocolate.
Disclaimer: This is a growing list. please email hello@hobokengirl.com if you know of another restaurant that serves it! Please also contact the restaurants directly to confirm that the drink hasn’t been removed from the menu.
Hoboken
Blue Eyes | 525 Sinatra Drive
Blue Yes has hot chocolate on its menu but the Nutella Cappuccino is too good not to mention. Just think of this as a little bonus if you want a bit more pizzazz on your list because — NUTELLA.
Bluestone Lane | 409 Washington Street
Bluestone Lane has delish coffee, juices, and award-winning avocado toast, but don’t let this trendy/healthy coffee shop fool you — they have super yummy hot chocolate, too. Try the traditional hot chocolate with steamed, silky milk, cocoa mix, micro-foam + a cocoa dusting, or the “Milo” with malted chocolate + steamed whole milk.
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Cafe Vista + Dream Vista | 527 Monroe Street, Hoboken + 177 York Street, Jersey City
Cafe Vista’s hot chocolate is as pretty as they come. There are three different selections of the drink: regular, macadamia, and tahini. Its sister location in Jersey City has the same Insta-worthy vibes and be sure to check its selections of hot chocolate.
Carpe Diem | 1405 Grand Street
Seeking an adult version of your fave childhood drink? Carpe Diem has you covered with the spiked hot chocolate made with Kahlúa (and it’s delish).
Chango Kitchen | 301 Willow Avenue
Stop in Chango Kitchen for Cuban-style brunch and top it off with a good coffee or sweet Venezuelan hot chocolate.
Hidden Grounds | 700 Garden Street + 79 Hudson Street, Hoboken + 276 1st Street + 148 First Street, Jersey City
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Hidden Grounds has truly mastered the art of esthetically pleasing hot cocoa. Each of the cafes has its own inviting seating area plus free Wifi. Altogether, it sounds like the recipe for a perfectly cozy afternoon!
La Bouche | 207 Washington Street
La Bouche is known for its French-Mediterranean fare, but it is also known for something else — hot chocolate. Topped with powdered cocoa, this hot beverage is a great treat on a chilly Mile Square day.
La Isla | 104 Washington Street
Wash down that churrasco, rice, and beans with some flan and warm hot chocolate for dessert at La Isla where everything is delish.
Merry Hot Cocoa | Church Square Park + Various Hudson County Locations
Hoboken’s hot chocolate pop-up instantly won the hearts of residents with its delicious drinks. Cariana Fasciano — Hoboken resident and owner of Merry Hot Cocoa — sells six styles of hot chocolate, including S’mores Hot Cocoa, The Candy Cane Lane, and more.
MOJO Coffee Company | 801 Bloomfield Street + 230 Willow Avenue
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MOJO Coffee Company creates a classic hot chocolate drink with marshmallows as a topping.
Thomas’s Ice Cream Cafe | 214 Jefferson Street
Handmade ice cream and handmade hot chocolate — could you want anything more? While you’re there, enjoy a warm pie.
Yuki’s Bakery + Coffee | 720 Monroe Street
Besides its coffee selection, Yuki’s has a hot chocolate drink on its menu. It can be paired with a pastry like carrot cake or banana bread.
Jersey City
Busy Bee Organics | 451 Palisade Avenue
This S’mores hot chocolate option contains is house-made ginger cookie rim with either grass-fed milk or vegan coconut milk with a toasted marshmallow on top.
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Milk Sugar Love | 19 McWilliams Place
For a fun dash of extra sweetness, Milk Sugar Love makes the hot cocoa with a giant homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallow.
