Drinks
5 March 2025
Best hot chocolates in Ōtautahi Christchurch
The best places to get your chocolate fix in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Get your chocolate fix
Warm yourself up the sweetest way this season and indulge in one of Ōtautahi Christchurch's very best hot chocolates. With no shortage of cafés and chocolateries serving up warming mugs of chocolatey goodness, the hardest part is deciding where to try first.
From classic to experimental flavours, there's something to delight every taste bud. Here are the best places across Christchurch where you'll find the most decadent hot chocolates to bring a smile to your face.
Sweet Soul Pattissiere
A cosy and inviting café that serves up some of the best hot chocolates alongside their scrumptious desserts. Their hot chocolates are made with real chocolate with various options, including mint and orange.
Majestic Tea Bar
This beautiful and bespoke café has five locations across Christchurch and offers a range of delicious hot chocolates made with real Belgian chocolate, including classic, dark, and white chocolate options. Think thick and creamy with just the right amount of chocolate.
Rollickin Gelato
While gelato is their specialty, Rollickin Gelato also serves up a range of delicious and fun hot chocolates. Their ever-changing seasonal hot chocolates are made with wholesome ingredients like organic milk and cream. They cater to gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and egg-free diets.
She Chocolaterie
If you're a fan of boutique chocolate shops, then She Chocolaterie is the perfect place for you. Their hot chocolates are made with premium Belgian chocolate and come in a range of flavours, including salted caramel and hazelnut. These hot chocolates are super decadent with intense flavours.
Little Poms
Little Poms is a warm and welcoming café that serves up some of the finest hot chocolates in town. Made with the key ingredient - real chocolate, their hot cocoa comes in a variety of options, such as orange blossom dark chocolate.
Luciano Espresso Bar
This chic and trendy café offers delicious hot chocolates made with real chocolate. Stir in the melted chocolate to your desired consistency or leave it melted at the bottom of your cup for an intense chocolate mouthful at the end!
Theobroma
Theobroma is a popular café chain that specialise in all things chocolate. Their hot chocolates are made with rich, velvety chocolate and are available in a variety of flavours, including dark, milk, and white chocolate. Their shop in Westfield Riccarton is a great place to treat yourself after a spot of shopping.
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