14 Great Places for Hot Chocolate in St. Louis

By Riverfront Times Staff on Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 9:02 pm

Sure, coffee and tea are great. But as the days get shorter and the temperatures get cooler, there's nothing quite like curling up with a cup of hot chocolate. Lucky for us, St. Louis is filled with options to suit your tastes -- and chocolate addiction. Here are fourteen places in St. Louis to fill up on the sweet confection, from Aztec and Mexican options to cinnamon and mint-flavored versions to the plain old classic. Bonfire and s'mores encouraged, but not required.

October 24, 2016

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14 Great Places for Hot Chocolate in St. Louis

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Blondie's Coffee and Wine Bar
1301 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-6100

If you’re a downtown dweller and need a sweet escape from the office, move your computer to Blondie's Coffee. Snag a table by the fire and choose from both regular and Aztec hot chocolate. Your stress level will go down in no time. Photo courtesy of Instagram / blondiesstl.

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Cyrano's Cafe
603 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-3232

This cafe and wine bar is known for its desserts, and of course, hot chocolate is included. The traditionalists out there can get a regular hot chocolate made with steamed milk and whipped cream, but if you're feeling adventurous, you can get a cup made with cinnamon, mint or vanilla. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Elsie Hui.

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Comet Coffee
5708 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 932-7770

This hot cocoa isn't a mix of chocolate powder and water; we're talking dark chocolate ganache here. Order one along with one of Comet Coffee's signature chocolate chip cookies. They’re to die for. Photo by Kelly Glueck.

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Kayak's Cafe
270 N. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130

You'll feel like you've stepped foot in a ski lodge when you step inside this offshoot of Kaldi's Coffee -- or at least, as close as you can get in the city. Although the photo might display coffee (hey, you have to admit it's pretty), there's nothing like one of Kayak's made-to-order s'mores and a cup of hot chocolate to warm you up on a cool day. RFT photo.

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MoKaBe's
3606 Arsenal St.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 865-2009

Having a late-night hot cocoa craving? Look no further than MoKaBe's Coffee. This place is open until 12 a.m., giving night owls a chance to get food and drink long after their early bird counterparts have turned out the light. Made with steamed milk and topped with whip cream, MoKaBe's hot chocolate is simple -- but who needs fancy additions at this time of night? Photo courtesy of Flickr / Stephanie Bond.

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Baileys' Chocolate Bar
1915 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 241-8100

Chocolate fanatics will think they've entered paradise when they enter Baileys' Chocolate Bar. This place takes its hot chocolate seriously, with options including white, semi-sweet, dark and rich, and smokey, spicy and rich. You can jazz your cocoa up even further with add-ins such as Baileys, Irish Whiskey, expresso or raspberry liqueur. Of course, the martinis are amazing, too, if you’re looking for something a tad stronger. Photo courtesy of Instagram / bebedollaz.

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Blueprint Coffee
6225 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 266-6808

If you think hot chocolate is usually just too sweet, give the dark chocolate version at Blueprint Coffee a try. The baristas here are so knowledgeable about every bean and drink, you're bound to find something you like.

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Foundation Grounds
7298 Manchester Rd.
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314) 833-6460

This coffee shop is a Maplewood favorite, and with good reason. With many locally souced menu items, delicious pastries and, of course, a mean hot chocolate, Foundation Grounds is a must-visit during the cooler months (and all year round). Photo courtesy of Instagram / lepletz.

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Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 776-3500

Don't let the name fool you; gelato isn't the only delicacy at Gelateria Del Leone. Next time you're roaming South Grand, stop in and order some of the European hot chocolate. You won't regret it. Photo courtesy of Instagram / gelateriadelleone.

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Park Avenue Coffee
Multiple locations including 1919 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 621-4020

Warm up on a chilly day with a stop in Park Avenue Coffee. For those with the ultimate sweet tooth, get your hot chocolate along with some of the best gooey butter cake in town. The combo makes any dreary day instantly better. Hot cocoa photo courtesy of Shutterstock / plove.

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Kakao
Locations in Maplewood and Clayton

Why settle for standard hot chocolate all the time when you can go to Kakao? This St. Louis chocolate company offers regular, milk, Mexican, mint and chai hot chocolate both by the cup in-store and in mixes for you to take home. You can even order the mixes on the Kakao website. Can't beat that. Photo courtesy of Instagram / kakaochocolatestl.

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Piccione Pastry
6197 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112

Pretend you're in Italy with a stop inside Piccione Pastry along the Delmar Loop. This cafe and pastry shop has many sweet delights, including hot chocolate. Get one of the amazing cannoli to go with it. Any flavor should do -- you really can't go wrong here. Photo courtesy of Instagram / davidaustingrove.

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Meshuggah Cafe
6269 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 726-5662

You can't be in a rush at Meshuggah -- this place is all about quality. The coffee is made when you order it, not prior to your arrival. So obviously, you can expect a good cup of cocoa, too. Slow down and kick back with a cup while watching life on the Loop pass by. Photo by Kevin Korinek.

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Bissinger's
Multiple locations including 32 Maryland Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-7750

No one does chocolate quite like Bissinger's, and this local chocolatier has a reputation for excellent hot chocolate. Order a cup and attempt to pick out a few of the many chocolate treats in store. It's time to treat yourself. Photo courtesy of Instagram / boofrumom.

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