Now that the colder months are approaching its time to get those hot drinks in hand. We all love a good hot chocolate, and this guide will show you the best places to grab one right here in the city of Birmingham. Whether you like your hot chocolate topped with marshmallows or not these cafes will certainly provide you with your dreamy hot beverage whichever way you like it.
SOHO Coffee
SOHO Coffee is located right in the heart of Birmingham on the top floor of the Bullring. Opening back in 1999 SOHO has now become a popular chain of cafés that sell all kinds of delicious drinks and foods perfect to take away on your lunch break or enjoy in the comfort of their delightful shop. The café believes that only the best will do so they make all efforts to ensure that you enjoy what they provide and hope that you have a good experience.
The café has a wide range of hot beverages, but their hot chocolate has to be their very best. With a sweet and chocolatey taste, the drink will have your mouth watering with its divine taste. The hot drink is perfect for the winter months to warm yourself up and get yourself in the winter spirit. Further to this SOHO bought out some special seasonal hot chocolate flavours last year so look out to see if they bring out any this year!
Alongside their delicious drinks SOHO also offer some great bites to eat. Another one of the café morals is that food should brighten your day and their yummy menu definitely does that. They have breakfast and lunch food that you can eat in or takeaway. Some of their items include croissants and butties for breakfast and wraps and spuds for lunch.
Not only does the café serve up good tasting food and drinks but they also try their hardest to make conscious decisions involving our planet. Lots of their products are fairtrade certified, organic, and free range all in order to look after the planet.
Bullring Shopping Centre, Upper West Mall, Birmingham B5 4BG
Yorks Café
Just a stone throw away from New Street Station Yorks Café is a glorious place for hot drink on a chilly afternoon. This café was born in 2012 right here in Birmingham, since then they have grown massively to provide you some of the best hot drinks and food options in the city.
At Yorks they do hot chocolate the right way. Their menu has 3 flavours being white, milk, and dark hot chocolate which all just sound scrumptious. These can be enjoyed either inside their beautiful café or can be taken away if you’re on the go, whatever you chose you won’t regret picking up one of these hot beverages.
On top of their hot drinks the café has also been named one of the top brunch places in the country. Yorks is always looking to push the boundaries and one of the ways they do this is by experimenting with their menu to come up with new and delicious concepts which is probably why they won the brunch award. Some of these award worthy foods include Avocado & Feta Smash, Fried Chicken & French Toast, and a classic Yorks House Breakfast.
The café raves about their natural lighting and social space which makes it a great area to bring your laptop and get on with a little bit of work. Whether it be with friends or for a solo trip Yorks is a great environment to grab a cup of something delicious while focusing on work or studying.
Yorks Cafe & Coffee Roasters, 29/30 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, B2 4BH
Medicine Bakery
You may know Medicine for their yummy bakery and breakfast food however they are much more than this. Their Birmingham location is a café, kitchen, bakery, and a gallery which makes it a gorgeous and interesting place to dine in. Us brummies are lucky as there are 2 locations right here in the city one being in the Mailbox and the other one located on New Street, so wherever you are you won’t be far from one of their bakeries.
Hot chocolate wise Medicine does not disappoint. They offer classic and white hot chocolate alongside their entirely vegan option making it inclusive for all. Further to this for a small extra cost you can add whipped cream and marshmallows to whatever hot chocolate you chose which is an add on that’s hard to refuse.
Medicine also has some lovely brunch options that will pair beautifully with their hot chocolates. They have grilled cheese, French toast, classic benedict, and a full medicine breakfast. There’s lots of irresistible options that won’t just taste amazing but also look incredibly visually appealing.
Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party’s main aim is to make things better. They aim to make their food, drink, venues, and communities the best they can be. The café wants to be like your classic local that you can always to rely on whether it’s just for a drink or for a delicious brunch with friends and family.
There are lots of options for drinks, but their hot chocolate is one of our favourites. They have your regular hot chocolate and a white version which can be purchased in small, regular, or large. Also last year Boston Tea Party bought out a limited edition seasonal flavour for the winter which was delicious so it’s definitely worth looking out for in case they release any more this year.
If you’re going for breakfast or lunch the café also serve up some yummy food. Their meals are well prepared and made with good quality and ethically sourced ingredients that make their meals taste that little bit tastier. On top of all this they also have a wide range of veggie and vegan options and are committed to trying their best to accommodate for all dietary requirements with their friendly and helpful staff on hand for support. Some of these foods include muffins, toasties, pancakes, and eggs any way you can imagine.
Boston is also dog friendly, so your fury pal does not have to miss out on all the action. The space is also lovely to crack out the computer and get on with a little bit of work while sipping on your hot chocolate. The open, airy, and social environment is great to motivate you with work or studying to get all the important stuff done.
190 Corporation St, Birmingham, B4 6QD
Cadbury World
As the king of chocolate, Cadbury World has one of the best hot chocolates Birmingham has to offer. Filled with rides, chocolate making, history lessons, and all kinds of other chocolatey fun Cadbury World makes for a fabulous day out with the whole family.
The café inside Cadbury World makes for a great pit stop in between all those fun activities. If you are taking a trip to the café, then it’s a must you get one of their hot chocolates. They serve milk and white hot chocolates that can be topped with any topping you can imagine. Some of the extra add ons include marshmallows, whipped cream, flake, and even a freddo making it the ultimate hot beverage.
Every weekend the café also runs a character afternoon tea. At this tea you will be served a great selection of sweet and savoury treats that can be enjoyed afternoon tea style. Alongside all the chocolatey madness you will also get one of their legendary hot chocolates to enjoy with your afternoon tea. While indulging in the delicious tea you will get to meet some of the famous characters such as the Cadbury bunny, the Freddo, and Mr Cadburys Parrot. The afternoon tea is great fun for all ages to enjoy and means you get to try the yummiest hot chocolates.
69 Linden Rd, Birmingham B30 1JR
Pitcher And Piano
Nestled in the heart of Brindley Place, Pitcher And Piano is a strong yet unexpected contender for one of the best hot chocolates we have tried. With a creamy and sweet taste this hot drink is one of the greatest we have tasted here in the city. This drink is perfect for the upcoming colder months to warm you up when its minus temperatures outside.
Not only do they have a spectacular hot chocolate but they also serve up some pretty good grub too. whether its lunch or dinner the restaurant provides some very tasty food and accommodates for us vegetarians and vegans too. Some of their scrumptious menu items include fish & chips, steak, pizzas, and burgers there’s really something for everyone to enjoy here.
