Winter can get quite chilly in Montréal, but there’s no better way to beat the cold than with a cup of rich, piping hot chocolate. Warm up and enjoy the chocolaty goodness at one of these six Montréal hot spots.
For authentic Montréal hot chocolate, look no further than Suite 88 Chocolatier. This chocolate shop features an array of sinfully delicious hot chocolates in dark, milk, and white varieties. Jazz it up with one of their savory flavours—fleur de sel, vanilla, mint, you name it. ”Regular” or ”intense”, you choose the level of chocolate intensity. Like it real hot? Try their ”intense” hot chocolate and give it a little kick by adding some chili cayenne. For a decadent treat, ask to top it all off with their fresh whipped cream, enjoy!
1225, Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest,Montréal, QC H3G 1M3
514-284-3488
www.suite88.com
Au Festin de Babette comes highly recommended. They grate luxury chocolate from Valrhona and melt it into the milk. You can also add spices like ginger, cardamome and piment d’Espelette. Their most popular cup of hot cocoa is named after the place itself, “Le Babette”. A perfect blend of 55% Belgian chocolate, ginger, cinnamon and cardamome—not too sweet, but so very decadent. White chocolate lover? Try “Le Dante”: white Belgian chocolate with a sprinkle of piment d’Espelette. They don’t skimp on this spice, so you’re left with a warm, spicy finish after every sip—a great way to enjoy your hot chocolate!
4085, Rue St Denis,
Montréal, QC, H2W 2M7
514-849-0214
www.aufestindebabette.com
If you’re looking for a genuine Montréal experience, then this is the place for you. Fuchsia, Épicerie Fleur specializes in edible flowers and incorporates them in every recipe—yes, even in their hot chocolate! It’s made with local, organic ingredients and is offered in a variety of unique flower-based flavours, such as lavender, vanilla, or jasmine. It’s the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a smooth cup of hot chocolate with an original twist, you’ll feel right at home.
4050, avenue Coloniale
Montréal, QC, H2W 2C1
514-842-1232
www.epiceriefleur.com
The name says it all. Cacao 70 specializes in everything cocoa, and it tastes great! They offer dozens of delicious varieties, so you can get your hot chocolate fix in more ways than one. Their menu features 30 different flavours prepared with a homemade dark, semi-sweet or milk cocoa base. You can also opt for the American style variety if you enjoy a marshmallow topping. But wait – that’s not all! They also offer three specialty flavours. Their Italian-style pudding-like “Cioccolata Calda” is a definite must-have if you’re in the mood to try something a little different. This place is a true heaven for chocolate lovers.
2087, St Catherine St West
Montréal, QC, H3H 1M6
514-933-1688
www.cacao70.ca
At Juliette & Chocolat, chocolate is a passion. They pride themselves on serving their hot chocolate just how grandma used to make it—warm, thick and velvety. Dark, milk or white chocolate, each variety offers a fantastic chocolatey experience. You can even add a splash of alcohol to your cup of steaming hot cocoa… An endless array of dangerously tempting possibilities!
1615, rue St-Denis
Montréal, QC, H2J 3K3
514-287-3555
www.julietteetchocolat.com
You can never have enough chocolate! We’ll let you in on one of Montréal’s best-kept chocolatey secrets. Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois offers the tastiest, most decadent espresso-sized hot chocolate and it’s made with 70% cocoa dark chocolate. You can pick it up at one of their many selling points… Perfect for quick fix!
162 rue Saint–Viateur W
Montréal, QC, H2T 2L3
514-394-1000
www.chocolatsgg.com
