On a winter day in Michigan, those at-home Swiss Miss packets just won’t do when you’re craving a cup of hot chocolate to awaken your senses.
Whether you prefer your cocoa simple, boozy or over-the-top, we’ve found the best places for hot chocolate that you can only get in metro Detroit.
Updated Dec. 14, 2025: This article was reviewed and updated by the Metro Parent editorial team to reflect new event dates, refreshed links and the latest information available for families.
Macomb County
Check out these unique hot chocolate spots for families in Macomb County.
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Caffé Far Bella
- Address: 23415 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores
Caffe Far Bella is a local favorite that offers regular and flavored cocoa, hot or frozen. They also have cappuccinos, hot tea, smoothies, lattes and specialty drinks to choose from.
Choco Mania Café
- Address: 44621 Mound Road, Sterling Heights
Choco Mania Café is a European café with Turkish-inspired coffees, specialty lattes and hot chocolate to warm you up. They also have French crepes, acai bowls, rolled ice cream, sundae cups, baklava and more.
Eos Cafe and Coffee House
- Address: 30625 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
This local coffee shop and café features many different hot and cold beverages for you to choose from. Pair your beverage with one of their many yummy baked goods or a breakfast burrito or sandwich.
Lula’s Café
- Address: 45271 Market St., Shelby Township
This café features beverages such as espressos, lattes, cold brews, hot cocoa, chai and more. If you’re in the mood for a chocolate smoothie instead, try their Cocoa Express (espresso shot, banana, cocoa, peanut butter, almond milk and honey) or their Chocolava (strawberries, banana, cocoa, almond butter, maple, protein and almond milk).
Oakland County
There are plenty of places to get hot chocolate in Oakland County.
Related: Best Hot Chocolate Spots Near Rochester Hills to Keep You Warm and Cozy
Birmingham Roast
- Address: 525 E. Brown St., Birmingham
This café’s hot chocolate is made with dark chocolate and crème brulee infused milk. If you’re looking to add a little jolt to your hot cocoa, try it with espresso as a Kuppa Joy, Almond Joy, Mexican Mocha or a White Cinnamon (made with white chocolate instead of dark chocolate). You can also have the Kuppa Joy and Almond Joy blended as a frappe if you’re in the mood for something cold to drink.
Drifter Coffee
- Address: 770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
‘Tis the season at Drifter Coffee, with a special winter menu loaded with festive flavors. You’ll find hot cocoa on their regular beverage menu, alongside classic cappuccinos, cortados, espressos, lattes and hot teas. For the littles, they have Choco Milk, ‘Nilla Steamer, Sweet Cherry Tea and Lil’ Cocoa.
Farmhouse Coffee and Ice Cream
- Address: 29936 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
You don’t have to be in love with coffee to love the menu at Farmhouse. When it comes to hot chocolate, the flavorings are the key. With five to choose from — regular, dark chocolate, caramel, hazelnut and s’mores — there’s no wrong choice. Right now, they have special festive drinks available as well, including an eggnog latte and gingerbread latte.
Java Hutt
This coffee shop prides themselves on using only organic, fair trade coffee beans and local teas for all of their beverages. Their hot cocoa is a menu staple. Order it along with one of their freshly-made paninis or breakfast sandwiches.
KAHVE HOUSE 
(Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Address: 22 S. Main St., Clawson
This coffee shop features both Turkish and Mexican beverages and baked goods, with unique twists on the classic hot chocolate. Their Mexican hot chocolate is a popular option, made with dark chocolate, sugar and cinnamon. If you’re in the mood for something cold and sweet, try it frozen.
Mia’s Bakery and Coffee Shop
This European-inspired bakery and coffee shop has a chocolate-drizzled cocoa you won’t want to miss. Get it alongside one of Mia’s breakfast wraps or custard-stuffed french toast.
TOAST BIRMINGHAM (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Address: 203 Pierce St., Birmingham
This retro-chic restaurant is a well-known breakfast and brunch spot. Try their Campfire Hot Chocolate, which is made with fire-kissed marshmallows, chocolate chips and grahams. You can also add a shot of espresso for an extra energy boost.
Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County has some really cool spots that families can check out for some hot chocolate.
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Avalon Cafe and Kitchen (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Addresses: 224 S Main St., Ann Arbor
Since 1997, this café and bakery has made it its mission “to create an oasis of healing and compassion in a world that is sorely in need.” For their hot chocolate, they steam local (Calder or Guernsey dairy) chocolate milk and then top it with whipped cream. Customers often add their house peppermint or brown sugar sea salt syrups to their hot cocoas as well. They also have a vegan hot chocolate with your choice of plant-based milk and Ghirardelli chocolate mix.
Le Bon Macaron (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Address: 209 S. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor
Although this French bakery is known for their macarons, it also has an amazing Chocolat Chaud. You can have it as a sipping chocolate or with steamed milk to cut the richness. Pair your hot chocolate with a scone or macaron. Kids can enjoy a hot chocolate or a kiddie cappuccino – made with steamed milk and whipped cream.
RoosRoast
- Address: 1155 Rosewood St., Suite B, Ann Arbor; 117 Liberty St., Ann Arbor
The hot chocolate comes in two great sizes — perfect for littles — or can be ordered cold brewed. Most cold brew options can also be taken to-go in a half gallon to enjoy all weekend.
The Songbird Cafe
- Address: 2707 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
Best known for serving seasonal delights, the Songbird Cafe offers hot chocolate among other specialty drinks such as lavender lattes, rosemary sea salt lattes and turmeric ginger honey lattes.
Zou Zou’s Cafe and Coffee Bar
- Address: 101 Main St., Chelsea
The hot chocolate here is made with steamed chocolate milk, chocolate sauce and house-made whipped cream. If you want something similar to this, but with espresso, try their mocha or white mocha options. This spot is also well-known for their crepes with options such as Nutella with banana, strawberries and whipped cream, ham and swiss and more.
Wayne County
If you’re looking for some hot chocolate spots in Wayne County, we’ve got you covered.
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Avalon Cafe and Bakery (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Addresses: 1049 Woodward Ave., Detroit and 441 W. Canfield, Detroit
Since 1997, this café and bakery has made it its mission “to create an oasis of healing and compassion in a world that is sorely in need.” They steam local (Calder or Guernsey dairy) chocolate milk and then top it with whipped cream. Customers often add their house peppermint or brown sugar sea salt syrups to their hot cocoas. They also have a vegan hot chocolate with your choice of plant-based milk and Ghirardelli chocolate mix.
Chocolate Bar Café
- Address: 20737 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods
This old-fashioned soda fountain shop may be known for its ice cream, but it doesn’t back down in the winter. Their coffee bar menu features daily brews, specialty lattes and hot chocolate. For hot chocolate options, they have classic, hazelnut, peppermint and white chocolate caramel.
For the Love of Sugar
- Address: 100 Erskine St., Detroit
This bakery may be known for its custom cakes and freshly baked macrons, but its coffee and hot chocolate are great, too. They offer a regular hot chocolate and a hot white chocolate.
JoJo’s Shake Bar
- Address: 88 W. Columbia St., Detroit
Although JoJo’s Shake Bar is known for their over-the-top Biggie Shakes, they have some great hot chocolate options to try. Get their classic option, topped with toasted marshmallow fluff, or go crazy and try out the Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate, topped with an oozing toasted marshmallow, chocolate marshmallow, and chocolate smores.
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