As winter slowly begins to loosen its grip and brighter days approach, January 31 — celebrated as National Hot Chocolate Day — offers one last comforting excuse to indulge in a rich, velvety cup of hot chocolate. Across Delhi-NCR, several cafés have become favourites for serving what many describe as a “hug in a mug”.
Indulgent and artisanal picks
Fabelle Chocolate – ITC Maurya, Chanakyapuri
Known for its single-origin blends, this luxury chocolate boutique offers an intensely rich signature hot chocolate.
Price for two: ₹1,000
Colocal – Khan Market & Noida
India’s first live chocolate factory lets customers customise cocoa intensity. The campfire hot chocolate topped with a toasted marshmallow is a standout.
Price for two: ₹1,200
Manam Chocolate – Malviya Nagar
Bringing Hyderabad’s artisanal chocolate culture to Delhi, Manam’s single-origin Indian cacao delivers a silky, layered flavour profile.
Price for two: ₹1,000
Classic winter favourites
The Big Chill Cakery – Khan Market
A winter ritual for many Delhiites, its thick, mousse-like hot chocolate remains a nostalgic favourite.
Price: ₹200 per serving
LoCol by Subko – Lodhi Colony
Popular among coffee purists, LoCol applies the same craft to chocolate, offering inventive flavours such as lavender and podi drinking chocolate.
Price for two: ₹1,500
Paul – Vasant Kunj & Gurugram
This French boulangerie serves a smooth, refined hot chocolate best paired with a buttery croissant for a Paris-style breakfast.
Price for two: ₹1,600
From indulgent luxury blends to comforting classics, these cafés continue to make hot chocolate more than just a drink — it becomes an experience that lingers well beyond the final sip.