Best of Hot Chocolate in Queens
Bring the holiday cheer right to your home with books (or Netflix, if you prefer), frosted windows, and hot chocolate in bed. Since you can bring it right back to your apartment, you don’t have to worry about social distancing in indoor or outdoor dining and it’s the perfect treat for some indoor, cozy family fun.
White Noise Coffee Co Flushing
41-02 162nd St | 917.285.2272
Although new and modern, White Noise Coffee Co hasn’t switched up the traditional hot chocolate recipe, except to allow customers to choose between white, milk, and dark chocolate for their hot chocolate needs, complete with latte art and a toasted marshmallow adorning every cup. Rich and creamy, they miss none of the details to your perfect cuppa.
Snap a picture at their Instagram-worthy cafe while you’re there and you’ll finally have something to add to your Instagram, too.
Order online here.
Martha’s Country Bakery Forest Hills
70-28 Austin St | 718.544.0088
The owner George Stertsio’s parents bought the German bakery and moved it to Astoria in 1969. Since then, homegrown Martha’s Country Bakery has brought classic American treats with an old-world twist to Queens residents in need of a warm respite from the cold. Now, more than ever, we want that rustic homey feel. Check out their selection of hot chocolate drinks, ranging from peanut butter to red velvet.
All drinks and desserts are made on-site.
Forget picking up your phone; order here.
Sweet Scene Astoria
3513 34th Ave | 917.832.7443
Just off the hustle and bustle of Steinway Street in Astoria, you’ll find bright and cheery Sweet Scene, which makes hot chocolate with premium Ghiradelli mix. Reviewers claim it to be better than the hot chocolate from Brussels. Sweet yet salty, foamy yet creamy, Sweet Scene shows just how sweet doesn’t have to be boring.
Comfortland Astoria
40-09 30th Ave | 347.642.9932
Comfortland brings the nostalgia factor for you and the it-factor for kids. Starring Sonny the Cuckoo Bird, their hot chocolate is made out of Coco Puffs. Be prepared to go Cuckoo for Comfortland!
Order from the comfort of home here.