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While we can make our own hot chocolate at home, these café spots just know how to serve a well-crafted cup of chocolate that will warm the cockles of your heart.
Here are 10 cocoa drinks to satisfy your sweet cravings:
Tsokolateria
Known for its all-time Filipino favorites and chocolate delicacies, Tsokolateria has become a destination restaurant for those who want to taste premium local cacao! Their Artisanal Café—a rich hot chocolate topped with generous amounts of whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and Christmas-themed decorations—will make you feel good and warm upon taking that first sip.
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Drop by Tsokolateria’s branches in Greenbelt 5, SM Aura, GH Shopping Center, and more.
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Auro Chocolate Café
It’s no secret that the internationally awarded tree-to-bar chocolate brand has made it to the list. You will experience a luxurious mouthfeel with Auro’s Hojicha Choc Au Lait: an award-winning chocolate combined with the roasted and earthy flavors of Hojicha.
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Auro Chocolate Café has branches in BGC, Mall of Asia, Taft, and Muntinlupa.
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Xocolat
All we need is a cup of hot Xocolat! This Quezon City-based restaurant serves great hot chocolate, which is best paired with their freshly served churros or breakfast blondies.
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Xocolat is located at 88 Esteban Abada St., Quezon City.
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La Crêperie
Do you want a taste of authentic French food? La Crêperie is a well-loved café that whips up the ultimate comfort food. Beyond their delicious crêpes, they are also known for their hot chocolate—a Paris-style decadent drink made with dark chocolate couverture and a side of whipped cream.
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You can spot La Crêperie in the following branches: White Plains, New Manila, and Ayala Malls Vertis North in Quezon City; S’Maison in Pasay City; Salcedo in Makati; Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig City; Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City; and Twin Lakes Tagaytay.
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Mary Grace
This list wouldn’t be complete without Mary Grace and their oh-so-famous hot chocolate! While everyone raves about dipping their freshly baked cheese rolls into their hot chocolate, you can also try their limited-edition S’mores Hot Chocolate. This delicious beverage is the ideal companion while you’re taking a break from all the last-minute Christmas shopping.
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Mary Grace has multiple locations nationwide.
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The Coffee Academics
Do you prefer drinking chocolate instead of coffee? Don’t worry—you can still spend a relaxing day at The Coffee Academics with their delectable sipping chocolate.
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You can spot this specialty café in BGC, Robinsons Magnolia, SM Megamall, and Greenhills.
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Pickup Coffee
Pickup Coffee continues to bring the best of both worlds with its Toasted Chocolate Marshmallow—a delicious and affordable beverage you can savor during cozy Christmas mornings.
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Run, don’t walk, to the nearest Pickup Coffee near you! They have multiple locations nationwide.
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Café Adriatico
You can surely finish this cup of hot chocolate in one sitting and still crave more! Café Adriatico’s hot chocolate uses tablea sourced from Pampanga, making it delicious, comforting, and addicting.
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You can find Café Adriatico in Malate, Manila; Gateway Mall in Quezon City; and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
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Goffa Café
As the weather gets chillier with each passing day, who can resist Goffa Café’s hot chocolate? What makes their chocolate beverage unique from other cafés is the way you pour hot milk over Belgian dark chocolate, adding a depth of rich flavor and creamy texture that will immediately brighten up your day.
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Goffa Café is located at F7 Rallos, 49 Sct. Rallos St., Quezon City.
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Kuuma Kaakao Kaffe
Saying goodbye to caffeine in the meantime? Kuuma Kaakao Kaffe specializes in hot chocolate and comforting Filipino snacks that will make each long drive worth it! Their smooth, thick chocolate drink topped with toasted marshmallows pairs perfectly with puto bumbong and bibingka.
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Go on a well-deserved road trip with your family or friends and find Kuuma Kaakao Kaffe at Hillcrest Plaza, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City.
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