Orlando Hot Chocolate Guide

It’s that time of year again...The days get shorter, the nights get colder and our thoughts and taste buds turn to that delicious taste treat sensation that pretty much defines “wintertime.” Yes, that’s right - good ol’ hot chocolate. Or cocoa, if you’re in Brevard.But here in Orlando, just because our days may still be hot, it never hurts to start preparing to treat yourself or your sweet to a hot (chocolate) date. So bookmark this page, leave your Swiss Miss at home (no offense, our dear visitors from Switzerland) and steer clear of that corner Starbucks by supporting and drinking local at these 15 shops serving up one of our all-time favorite beverages!




Achille’s Art Cafe Facebook | Website
2869 Wilshire Dr. #103 Orlando, FL 32835 Map
(407) 704-7860. Hours: Mon-Thu: 8am-8pm / Fri: 8am-12am / Sat: 10am-8pm / Sun: Closed. PriceSmall: $2.99Medium: $3.75Large: $3.99Whipped cream: Included. Describe your hot chocolate in one word. “Yelp.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “I’m very bad at describing it myself. Check the Yelp; people like us there.” (In addition to dark mocha hot chocolate, they also offer a vanilla hot chocolate.)


Aroma Italian Café & Wine Bar Facebook | Website
712 E. Washington St.Orlando, FL 32801 Map
(407) 426-8989. Hours: Wed-Sat: 4:30pm-2am / Sun: 12pm-6pm / Mon-Tue: Closed. Price$4.00Whipped cream: IncludedDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Exotic.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “It’s actually inspired by our Latin American friends called ‘Champurrado.’ There’s a little bit of a mystique about it. A little spice to it. It brings to mind old Latin American civilizations, folkloric types, mystiques of European cities... these flavors and images. It’s pure cocoa with steamed milk, a little bit of cinnamon and extra spices that give it a bit of heat; perfect for a cold night. It’s inspired thoughts of old movies like “Casablanca.” Also, there’s whipped cream with a little cinnamon on top.” (After asking this question, we heard the woman on the phone handoff the call while saying, “Here, you’re the master of hot chocolate.”)


Austin’s Coffee Facebook | Twitter | Website
929 W. Fairbanks Ave.Winter Park, FL 32789 Map
(407) 975-3364. Hours: 24 Hours 7 Days a week.  PriceSmall: $2.85Medium: $3.40Large: $3.70Whipped cream: __________Optional flavor shots (Almond, Amaretto, Banana, Black Berry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Coconut, English Toffee, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Vanilla, White Chocolate): 45¢Describe your hot chocolate in one word. “______.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “______.” (They have skim, whole milk and soy.)


Axum Coffee Facebook | Twitter | Website
146 W. Plant St. Ste. 110Winter Garden, FL 34787 Map
(407) 654-7900. Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm / Sat: 7:30am-10pm / Sun: 7:30am-6pm. PriceSmall (Kid’s 8 oz.): $1.50Medium (12 oz.): $2.50Large (16 oz.): $2.75Whipped cream: IncludedDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Amazing.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “The chocolate we use is Ghirardelli, so it’s a very high quality chocolate sauce. We try not to put too much chocolate syrup in it so it’s a little bit lighter. And, of course, we top it off with whipped cream.”
Barnie’s Facebook | Twitter | Website
4846 New Broad St.Orlando, FL 32814 Map
(407) 895-4187. Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30am-8pm / Sat: 7am-9pm / Sun: 7am-7pm. Price8 oz.: $2.75Whipped cream: ComplimentaryDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Savory.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “It’s a Venezuelan hot chocolate perfect for sipping, so rich in flavor that you’re gonna only want 8 oz. of it.”




Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux Facebook | Website
3022 Corrine Dr.Orlando, FL 32803 Map
(407) 816-7400. Hours: Mon: 7am-2pm / Tue-Fri: 7am-10pm / Sat: 8am-10pm / Sun: 8am-3pm. Price12 oz.: $2.1916 oz.: $2.6920 oz.: $3.09Whipped cream: 29¢. Describe your hot chocolate in one word. “Delicious.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “Chocolate syrup and milk... soy, non-fat, low-fat or whole.”



Blue Bird Bake Shop Facebook | Website | Twitter
3122 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
407-228-3822. Hours: Sun: 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays, Tues - Sat: 7am - 5pm. Price One size Hot Cocoa: 12oz, $1.80, Whipped Cream: included. Describe your hot chocolate in one word. "Rich." What makes your hot chocolate so special? "Our hot cocoa is absolutely delicious. It is Ghirardelli double chocolate and is rich yet smooth."

Boston Coffeehouse Facebook | Twitter | Website
12789 Waterford Lakes Pkwy. Suite 1Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 277-2220. Hours: Mon-Thu: 7am-10pm / Fri: 7am-11pm / Sat: 8am-11pm / Sun: 9am-9pm PriceSmall: $3.20Medium: $3.95Large: $4.50Whipped cream: Included, with a caramel or toasted marshmallow chocolate flavor shotDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Rich.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “We add dark chocolate, so that it’s a little bit different of a chocolatey taste. A little bit richer. We also have a salted hot chocolate, which is salty and sweet at the same time, that has a die hard customer base and a frozen hot chocolate with big sales in the summertime.”


Cocoa Latte Chocolate Shop & Coffee Bar Facebook | Twitter | Website
2154 Central Florida Pkwy. Suite B-8Orlando, FL 32837 Map (407) 816-7400. Hours: Tue-Sat: 12pm-8pm / Sun-Mon: ClosedPriceSmall: $2.25Large: $2.50Whipped cream: Don’t have any.Describe your hot chocolate in one word. “Yummy.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “We use milk. So it’s definitely creamier than the water-based hot chocolates.”




Cozee Cafe Facebook | Twitter | Website
1145 Townpark Ave. #1221Lake Mary, FL 32746 Map
(407) 804-0066 Hours: Mon-Thu: 7am-10:30pm / Fri: 7am-11:30pm / Sat: 8am-11:30pm / Sun: 9am-3pmPriceRegular: $2.45Large: $2.75Whipped cream: Included, if you’d likeDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Tantalizing.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “It’s steamed milk with chocolate syrup. We use Ghirardelli chocolate which is a high brand chocolate flavor and homemade whipped cream!”


The Dessert Lady Website
120 West Church St. #AOrlando, FL 32801 Map
(407) 999-5696. Hours: Mon: 11:30am-10pm / Tue-Thu: 11:30am-11pm / Fri: 11:30am-12am / Sat: 4pm-12am / Sun: 4pm-10pmPrice16 oz.: $6.00Whipped cream: optional, but included in costDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Silky.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “We sell a lot of spiked hot cocoas. Cocoa Caliente, with Licor 43, is like a grownup hot cocoa. We also use Frangelico and Baileys and have toffee candy toppers, raspberry and cinnamon syrup flavors.”
Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar Facebook | Twitter | Website 
444 N. Bumby Ave.Orlando, FL 32803 Map
(407) 893-4994. Hours: Mon-Thu: 7am-10pm / Fri: 7am-11pm / Sat: 8am-11pm / Sun: 9am-10pmPrice12 oz.: $3.1516 oz.: $3.5520 oz.: $3.95Whipped cream: No extra cost (regular whipped and vegan whip - Soyatoo!)Describe your hot chocolate in one word. “Delicious.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “You can come in 8 days in a row and get a different tasting hot chocolate every day and it’ll always be great! More than a week’s worth of hot chocolate since we can make it with whole milk, 2%, non-fat, soy, hemp, almond, coconut or rice milk. The dark chocolate and sauce is also vegan.”


Infusion Tea Facebook | Twitter | Website
1600 Edgewater Dr.Orlando, FL 32804 Map
(407) 999-5255. Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm / Sun: 12pm-6pmPriceOne size: $3.30 (Not on the menu, by special request only)Whipped cream: Can be includedDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Delicious.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “2% milk, almond or soy, good tasting chocolate.”




Les Petits Pleasures Facebook | Website
2120 Edgewater Dr.Orlando, FL 32804 Map
(407) 422-4702. Hours: Sun-Thu: 7am-7pm / Fri-Sat: 7am-9pmPriceSmall: $2.77Large: $3.60Whipped cream: IncludedDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “Rich.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “Our hot mocha is made from scratch. It’s milk, heavy cream, sugar, chocolate and that’s it. It’s thick. It’s rich.”




Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park Facebook | Website | Twitter
300 S. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
407-644-3200Hours: Mon-Thur: 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 8am-11pm; Sun: 10am-9pm. Price 12oz cup, prepared: $3; Bulk/packaged (12oz) $12.50. Whipped cream: included/not included: Whipped cream is included, and at times we offer homemade, fresh, marshmallows. Describe your hot chocolate in one word: "Decadent." What makes your hot chocolate so special: "Our sipping chocolate is made with pure, 65% dark chocolate shavings and whole milk. We offer it by the cup, or packaged to enjoy at home. Add some chile powder to give it a spicy kick!"



Stardust Video & Coffee Facebook | Twitter | Website
1842 East Winter Park Rd.Orlando, FL 32803 Map
(407) 623-3393 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-12am* / Sat-Sun: 8am-12am**or sometimes later for certain special eventsPriceRegular: $3.00Whipped cream: IncludedDescribe your hot chocolate in one word. “I’m not gonna play that game. I’m sorry, I’m busy. Bye.”What makes your hot chocolate so special? “Um... what’s this for?” (It’s the most secretive hot chocolate in town!)




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