Warm Up with a Cup of Hot Chocolate

There are still a few weeks left of winter and cold weather here in NYC. Why not get yourself through the final stretch with a decadent hot chocolate to keep you warm and satisfied? Check out these Lincoln Square spots with delicious hot cocoa options.

Order a cup to stay or go

Alan’s Marketplace (27 Columbus Avenue at West 60th Street): Order a hot chocolate with a quick snack for an afternoon treat at Alan’s. This marketplace sells sandwiches, wraps, salads, sweets, and some to-go grocery items, like chips and yogurt.

Breads Bakery (1890 Broadway at West 63rd Street): Order a hot chocolate and grab a fresh baguette or chocolate babka to take home with you from this quintessential New York bakery. You can even take a seat in or outside as you sip! Breads Bakery serves café foods, including soup, sandwiches, salads and more as well as individual baked goods or larger baked items.

Épicerie Boulud (1900 Broadway at West 64th Street): Delight in a hot chocolate to-go or to enjoy at the outdoor terrace at Épicerie Boulud. This French-inspired café and market serves sandwiches, soups, baked goods such as scones and croissants, and also offers charcuterie and gelato. Enjoy your hot chocolate with lunch or a sweet pastry.

Le Botaniste (156 Columbus Avenue at West 67th Street): Enjoy a hot chocolate from this organic eatery and take a seat at a table inside or out. You can also grab a flavorful, plant-based bowl for lunch or even an omega 3 brownie to double up on your chocolate fix.

Le Pain Quotidien (60 West 65th Street at Broadway): This rustic café serves Belgian hot chocolate which you can enjoy on the go or at a table inside or outside. In addition, you can order breakfast dishes, quiche, tartines, pastries, and more to go with your hot drink.

Melissa’s Gourmet Deli (1875 Broadway at West 62nd Street): A staple on Broadway, order hot chocolate on the go at Melissa’s as you enjoy a walk through the neighborhood. You can also grab breakfast or lunch from the deli counter and pick up snacks.

Shakespeare & Co. Café (2020 Broadway at West 69th Street): Once you’ve found your brand new read inside of this local bookstore, stop at the café counter and grab a hot chocolate for the road. Or, enjoy your hot chocolate at one of the outdoor tables with a simple pastry and get started right away on your book.

Tartinery (10 Columbus Circle): As you shop in The Shops at Columbus Circle, you can stop by the new addition Tartinery for a nice hot chocolate and an item from their menu, including a number of tartine choices and more. The spot offers limited high-top seating at the moment, or take your treats to go.

Make your own hot cocoa at home 

Gourmet Garage (155 West 66th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue): Hot chocolate mixes are easy to grab at Gourmet Garage, but you can also find other specialty goods here for a treat at home, including specialty cheeses, gourmet snacks, and more. Create a nice spread to enjoy from your own kitchen.

La Maison du Chocolat (10 Columbus Circle): Of course artisanal chocolate shop, La Maison du Chocolate, has delicious ideas for hot chocolate. Pick up some specialty chocolate in-store to enjoy at home and concoct your own gourmet blend with Chef Nicolas Cloiseau’s decadent recipe from the store’s own website. 

Whole Foods Market (10 Columbus Circle): Pick up ingredients from Whole Foods Market to make your own special hot chocolate treat at home. Choose from a few mixes in-store or check out this recipe on the blog for a homemade recipe.

Williams-Sonoma (10 Columbus Circle): Gourmet foods are front and center at Williams-Sonoma, so hot chocolate ideas are easy to find. While you buy some specialty mixes and goods for a unique hot chocolate at home, you can also purchase new mugs and step up your game with a cream whipper, too.

Get through the end of winter with these hot chocolate options in Lincoln Square.

Photo credit: Épicerie Boulud, Le Pain Quotidien, Whole Foods Market