Nothing’s better than enjoying a tasty hot chocolate during the cold weather. Fortunately, there are plenty of places in Pittsburgh that offer their own spin on this seasonal classic. These are some of the best!
COLOMBINO Coffee
Locations in Pittsburgh and Bethel Park
COLOMBINO’s hot chocolate uses real cacao, and this Colombian coffee shop chain offers several different flavors featuring a variety of spices.
MilkShake Factory
314 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This national chain makes its hot chocolate in a particularly unique way: by melting down its milk or dark chocolate bars and blending them with milk.
milkshakefactory.com/locations/pa-pittsburgh-314-fifth-avenue
Bluebird Kitchen
221 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
In addition to regular hot chocolate, Bluebird Kitchen also offers a European-style drinking chocolate that’s richer and has stronger flavors.
bluebirdkitchen.com
Geppetto Cafe
4121 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
4715 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Can’t get enough Nutella? The hot chocolate at Geppetto Cafe uses the hazelnut spread as a key ingredient.
The Inn on Negley
703 South Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Take your hot chocolate experience to the next level with the Cookies and Cocoa service, which makes its hot chocolate with a unique and Instagram-worthy method.
innonnegley.com/cookies-and-cocoa
