The hot cocoa bomb craze is real, and there are no signs of slowing down. Hot cocoa bombs — {or hot chocolate bombs, interchangeable} are delicious balls of hardened chocolate that have hot cocoa inside. Pop one in a cup, pour hot milk or water over it to melt the shell, and voila! You’ll find an explosion of hot cocoa and marshmallows to mix through your mug. Perfect for the winter months — or any months, really, hot cocoa bombs are naturally taking the dessert world by storm. Many are trying to make this delicacy at home, but with not much luck. To help you out, we’ve rounded up places locally in Hoboken + Jersey City that sell hot cocoa bombs — the only thing you’ll need is milk!
If you want to see more of hot chocolate bombs in action, peep the below from The Hive:
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Jam Cakery Events {326 5th Street, Jersey City}
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A new bakery on the brick-and-mortar scene, Jam Cakery Events specializes in 100% vegan desserts — and its hot cocoa bombs are gluten-free, too. Any of Chef Tere’s baked goods are next level, but might we also recommend her gluten-free, vegan carrot cake as well.
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The Hive {1000 Park Avenue, Hoboken}
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This uptown coffee shop run by two local moms goes hard with its dessert situation, and we’re not complaining. Not only does The Hive have hot cocoa bombs, but it also serves up homemade —that’s right, HOMEMADE — marshmallows.
Black Rail Coffee {800 Jackson Street, Hoboken}
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Black Rail Coffee’s hot cocoa bombs appear now and again and complement the array of incredible sandwiches it has for breakfast and lunch. Pro-tip that has nothing to do with hot chocolate: order the ‘Healthier’ sandwich, a combo of turkey slices, spinach, carrots, avocado, and balsamic vinaigrette. A hot cocoa bomb will wash it down nicely.
Cupcakes by Jeannie {Food Truck, Jersey City}
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Cozy up to your couch with Jeannie’s hot chocolate bombs, which can be found on the Cupcakes by Jeannie food truck in Jersey City. From classic chocolate to pumpking spice to french vanilla to birthday cake to coquito, there is a flavor for every palette {57 total}. You can find where Jeannie’s truck is on Instagram here. Desserts are also available for delivery, just DM her on Instagram.
Cupcake Carriage {Food Truck, Hoboken + Jersey City}
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Local resident, mom, and pastry chef Tennille Ortiz had a passion for dessert, and created the Cupcake Carriage food truck. Tennile is a self-taught cake designer who specializes in custom fondant cakes, cupcakes, and confections — including, of course, hot cocoa bombs including funfetti flavor. Read more about Tennile here.
For Cups Sakes
Caroline, Hoboken resident and founder of For Cups Sakes, sells her hot cocoa bombs around town and on her website. Sometimes you can find those and other cookies at Joey No Nutz cafe, but we recommend calling or ordering ahead for a custom order. She also makes incredible sugar cookie designs.
Hudson Cakery {1816 Willow Avenue, Weehawken}
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Jenn of Hudson Cakery creates custom cakes and orders — which include hot cocoa bombs, of course. The shop is by-appointment-only, so definitely call or email ahead to order your fix.
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We’re also told Porter, the new Weehawken spot, has hot cocoa bombs on the menu. But this is unconfirmed, so please report back and we’ll add it definitively to our list — as well as any others that you come across.
