Can’t take the cold any longer? Cambridge cafes offer a wide variety of comforting hot chocolates to enjoy during the chillier months.
Here’s our guide to the top five places to go to to warm up with this chocolatey treat.
Hotel Chocolat
Unit 43, Lion Yard, Cambridge, CB2 3NA
A range of luxurious hot chocolates are on the menu at the cosy Hotel Chocolat café based in their Cambridge store. If you love a creamy topping these indulgent treats will be for you with options ranging from a classic hot chocolate to their mouthwatering salted caramel flavour. They even have a chilli hot chocolate – the perfect winter warmer.
Fitzbillies
51-52 Trumpington St, Cambridge, CB2 1RG
The Fitzbillies bakery is famous for its tempting Chelsea buns but you also don’t want to miss out on their must try hot chocolate served up in their delightful cafe.
It’s made fresh with ganache from the bakery and is simply heavenly for anyone with a sweet tooth!
The Garden Café
The Garden Café, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE
This cafe’s Fairtrade hot chocolate can come with just cream or cream and crushed Maltesers! What’s more, the cafe based in the Botanical Gardens has glass walls so you can enjoy your delicious drink whilst overlooking the beautiful plants and flowers.
www.thegardencafecambridge.co.uk
Chocolat Chocolat
21 St Andrew’s St, Cambridge CB2 3AX
Chocolate lovers won’t be able to resist stepping into this delightful chocolate shop. They sell tempting hot chocolate shots that are made with single origin 64% Ecuadorian chocolate. You also have the option to add chilli or cinnamon or for an extra treat cream and mini mallows
Stir
253 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1BG
Stir, an independent cafe based on Chesterton Road is the perfect place to take the whole family. Not only do they have a tasty hot chocolate for you to enjoy but they also serve up a kid’s version with the option to add marshmallows or cream.
