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Where to Find 14 Indulgent Hot Chocolates in Austin

Rich cocoa drinks, both boozy and alcohol-free

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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Lick Honest Ice Cream’s hot chocolate.
| Annie Ray
by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Yes, it's true: Austin winters can get very, very cold. And what better way to ward off freezing temperatures than with hot chocolate? It’s rich, satisfying, and sweet, the perfect combination, and add dollops of whipped cream for extra indulgence. Luckily, there are Austin spots offering hot chocolates right now.

Find Austin’s best hot chocolates, from rich ones at Pacha to ice cream-topped takes at Lick Honest Ice Creams to Mexican hot chocolates at Veracruz All Natural. Then there are boozy options such as the Ancho Reyes and mezcal ones at Kinda Tropical or the vegan whiskey ones at Sunny’s Backyard.

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Lala's Little Nugget

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Find boozy hot chocolate at the Christmas-forever bar, mixed with Jim Bean vanilla bourbon. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 487-5297
(512) 487-5297

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Epoch Coffee

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All locations of the coffee shop offer up rich Dutch hot chocolates. To-go orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

221 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-3762
(512) 454-3762

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Baguette et Chocolat

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This French bakery and cafe serves hot chocolate along with its pastries and crepes. To-go orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

12101 Bee Cave Pkwy Bldg 6, Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-8388
(512) 263-8388

Pacha Organic Cafe

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Pacha’s got both Mexican and dark hot chocolates on its beverage lineup. To-go orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2915 Guadalupe St Suite A, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8758
(512) 420-8758

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Mozart's Coffee Roasters

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The lakeside cafe is serving Mexican hot chocolates this winter season. To-go orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-2900
(512) 477-2900

Medici Coffee Roasters

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All locations of Caffe Medici serve high-grade spicy hot chocolates in addition to its great espresso. To-go orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1101 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 524-5049
(512) 524-5049

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Veracruz All Natural

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All Veracruz locations with juice bars are serving up Mexican hot chocolates topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. To-go orders can be placed in person; most areas include outdoor dine-in areas with some indoor spaces.

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 981-1760
(512) 981-1760

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Whisler's

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As part of the East Austin bar’s holiday menu, there’s an Oaxacan hot chocolate mixed with mezcal and Grand Marnier. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-0781
(512) 480-0781

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Kinda Tropical

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The East Austin bar’s got a boozy hot chocolate on deck. The Oaxacan hot chocolate is mixed with Abuelita hot chocolate mix plus Ancho Reyes and mezcal and milk. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 373-8430
(512) 373-8430

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Sunny's Backyard

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The East Austin vegan bar’s holiday pop-up includes a boozy hot chocolate made with whiskey. It runs through Saturday, December 31. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 520-5760
(512) 520-5760

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Lick Honest Ice Creams

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The ice cream shop’s frosty hot cocoa is made with Srsly Chocolate plus two scoops of ice cream at all of its locations (and yes, there are vegan iterations). To-go orders can be placed in person, there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas typically.

1100 S Lamar Blvd #1135, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 363-5622
(512) 363-5622
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Lick Honest Ice Cream’s hot chocolate.
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Gibson Street Bar

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The holiday menu at the South Lamar bar includes boozy hot chocolate with your choice of a bunch of liquors. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 386-1345
(512) 386-1345

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Radio Coffee & Beer

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The South Austin coffee shop’s hot chocolate options include a s’mores one and a peppermint one, with your choice of milk. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

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Little Drinks Lounge

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The South Congress bar serves up hot chocolates mixed with Fernet Branca.

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

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Lala's Little Nugget

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

Find boozy hot chocolate at the Christmas-forever bar, mixed with Jim Bean vanilla bourbon. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

2207 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 487-5297
(512) 487-5297

Epoch Coffee

221 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

All locations of the coffee shop offer up rich Dutch hot chocolates. To-go orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

221 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 454-3762
(512) 454-3762

Baguette et Chocolat

12101 Bee Cave Pkwy Bldg 6, Bee Cave, TX 78738

This French bakery and cafe serves hot chocolate along with its pastries and crepes. To-go orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

12101 Bee Cave Pkwy Bldg 6, Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-8388
(512) 263-8388

Pacha Organic Cafe

2915 Guadalupe St Suite A, Austin, TX 78705

Pacha’s got both Mexican and dark hot chocolates on its beverage lineup. To-go orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

2915 Guadalupe St Suite A, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8758
(512) 420-8758

Mozart's Coffee Roasters

3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

The lakeside cafe is serving Mexican hot chocolates this winter season. To-go orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-2900
(512) 477-2900

Medici Coffee Roasters

1101 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703

All locations of Caffe Medici serve high-grade spicy hot chocolates in addition to its great espresso. To-go orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1101 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 524-5049
(512) 524-5049

Veracruz All Natural

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702

All Veracruz locations with juice bars are serving up Mexican hot chocolates topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. To-go orders can be placed in person; most areas include outdoor dine-in areas with some indoor spaces.

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 981-1760
(512) 981-1760

Whisler's

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

As part of the East Austin bar’s holiday menu, there’s an Oaxacan hot chocolate mixed with mezcal and Grand Marnier. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 480-0781
(512) 480-0781

Kinda Tropical

3501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin bar’s got a boozy hot chocolate on deck. The Oaxacan hot chocolate is mixed with Abuelita hot chocolate mix plus Ancho Reyes and mezcal and milk. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 373-8430
(512) 373-8430

Sunny's Backyard

3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin vegan bar’s holiday pop-up includes a boozy hot chocolate made with whiskey. It runs through Saturday, December 31. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

3526 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 520-5760
(512) 520-5760

Lick Honest Ice Creams

1100 S Lamar Blvd #1135, Austin, TX 78704

The ice cream shop’s frosty hot cocoa is made with Srsly Chocolate plus two scoops of ice cream at all of its locations (and yes, there are vegan iterations). To-go orders can be placed in person, there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas typically.

1100 S Lamar Blvd #1135, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 363-5622
(512) 363-5622
Someone holding up a hot chocolate.
Lick Honest Ice Cream’s hot chocolate.
Annie Ray

Gibson Street Bar

1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

The holiday menu at the South Lamar bar includes boozy hot chocolate with your choice of a bunch of liquors. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 386-1345
(512) 386-1345

Radio Coffee & Beer

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The South Austin coffee shop’s hot chocolate options include a s’mores one and a peppermint one, with your choice of milk. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-7844
(512) 394-7844

Little Drinks Lounge

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

The South Congress bar serves up hot chocolates mixed with Fernet Branca.

3801 S Congress Ave Suite 116, Austin, TX 78704

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