A cup of cheer

Choose from between regular hot chocolate, a keto option, a decadent Nutella-based variant or even hot butterbeer at this quaint bakery in Pali Hill. Our favourite: the s'mores hot chocolate that's a perfect pick-me-up. They also have a magic hot chocolate bomb that you can store at home for a quick cuppa.

AT Chantilly, Shop 6, Shaktiraj CHS, Near Gold's Gym, Pali Hill, Bandra West.
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COST Rs 250 onwards
CALL 7370808080

Hug in a cup

From a peppermint-based hot chocolate to a Lindt-inspired version, a decadent, dark Valrhona classic hot chocolate to a white hot chocolate, this Fort-based café offers a host of options. If you're in an indulgent mood, pair the bevy with a Godiva chocolate cookie.

AT Coco Cafe, 17, Jiji House, Raveline Street, Damodar Sukhadwala Marg, Azad Maidan, Fort.
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COST Rs 350 onwards
CALL 7208826812

Go vegan

If you're looking for a vegan option, this café located in the bylanes of Bandra offers soya and almond milk options for a cup of hot chocolate. It's dense and filling, and if you'd like to take things up a notch, go for their hot chocolate and cream cheese bagels combo.

AT Plush, Shop 1, Simple Premises, 16th Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West.
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COST Rs 280 onwards
CALL 9167864398

Mum's magic

If you want to stick to a classic mug of hot chocolate, head for SLAY Coffee's mom-made option that promises a whole lot of nostalgia.

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COST Rs 179 onwards

Mix it right

Want to stock up on some hot chocolate mix so you can whip it up for midnight cravings? Entisi Chocolatier offers a blend that boasts of smooth creamy chocolate with a rich coffee flavour.

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COST Rs 495