Hot Chocolate Hot Spots for Cold Weather in the Texas Hill Country

While some crave coffee and others want wine, only hot chocolate will suffice for some when the weather turns chilly. The next time you travel the Texas Hill Country, try the hot chocolate drinks at some of these spots to get your chocolate fix in a warm, liquid form.

1. Halcyon Coffee Bar and Lounge

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Halcyon means a calm, peaceful time, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Halcyon Coffee Bar and Lounge. This lounge has two locations in Austin and one in San Antonio. When you crave hot chocolate but want something more gourmet than instant, check out Halcyon’s gourmet hot chocolates. These drinks include a French and Mexican version of the drink. Adults get to choose to add a shot of liquor to their hot chocolate for a warming cocktail.

2. Mazama Coffee Company

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In Dripping Springs, a little café called Mazama Coffee Company offers tasty coffee drinks in a cool, laid-back environment. You can get not only a rich hot chocolate made with syrup, whole milk, and whipped cream but also homemade pastries. Try the decadent desserts which include vegan and gluten-free options. Whether you want pumpkin bread, cookies, or house-made Pop Tarts, you’ll find it at Mazama’s bakery. They also serve savory dishes for breakfast and lunch if you’d like to stay a while.

3. Crepe Crazy

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With two locations in Austin and Dripping Springs, Crepe Crazy serves crepes for every meal of the day, but if you want hot chocolate, try the Nutella hot chocolate, with the addictive flavor of chocolate-hazelnut spread in the drink. Don’t miss the sweet and savory crepes while you’re there.

4. The Loft Coffee House