As winter approaches, Amsterdammers start looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a warming drink, and there are plenty of places to settle in with a cup of hot chocolate. Whether you prefer it nice and frothy, topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream, or literally as pure melted chocolate: there’s a spot for you. These are our favorite spots for a delicious hot chocolate in Amsterdam.
Metropolitan
Metropolitan is one of the best spots for hot chocolate in the city. In the winter, you can enjoy pure melted chocolate here, and they sell so many treats that you won’t know what to choose. From stroopwafels to cannoli and just about any other pastry you could wish for: everything tastes amazing, and that’s exactly why this place is so popular. Visit the website to read more about Metropolitan. You can even have food delivered to your home through the website! 📍Where? Warmoesstraat 135, 1012 JB
Pancakes Amsterdam
Pancakes and hot chocolate? Yes, please! Some people might think this is an overload of sugar, but those people are wrong, because you can never have too much of a good thing here— it’s all so delicious. Every pancake variety known to man seems to be served at Pancakes Amsterdam, and if you pair one with their delicious hot chocolate, you’ll be in seventh heaven. You can view the menu on the website. 📍Where? Berenstraat 38, 1016 GH and Prins Hendrikkade 48, 1012 AC
Ree7
Ree7, located in the charming “9 Straatjes” near the Jordaan, offers a relaxed, homey atmosphere with friendly service and quality food. Although their menu changes throughout the year, their hot chocolate creations are an absolute must-try as soon as the days get colder. It’s the perfect drink to pair with a slice of homemade apple pie or carrot cake. Yum! 📍Where? Reestraat 7, 1016 DM Amsterdam
Chocolate Company
At Chocolate Company, there are countless chocolate fondues, and it’s incredibly fun to watch them transform into hot chocolate right before your eyes. You can also buy them in small Christmas-shaped molds, each with a different flavor profile, and they make excellent gifts. Or you could just drink them all yourself. We won’t judge. You can check out their products on the website. 📍Where? Stationsplein 17B, 1012 AB
Patisserie Pompadour
If you want to enjoy velvety, creamy hot chocolate, head to Patisserie Pompadour, and while you’re there, you might as well pair it with a slice of cake. It would actually be silly not to. This place knows its chocolate; their hot chocolate isn’t overly flashy, but the flavor is incredible. Visit the website to marvel at even more photos of their delicious food. 📍Where? Huidenstraat 12, 1016 ES
