It’s the sweetest time of the year — chocoholics can indulge in all kinds of hot chocolate, including sweet, salty and even cheesy.
The 15th Annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is on now until Feb. 14. There are 124 businesses participating, with a total of 180 different flavours!
Here are a few of the flavours you can sip on before it’s over.
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Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival Must Try Drinks
Boba Run – Boba Fried Chicken
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Boba Fried Chicken: Crafted with 54.5% premium dark chocolate, infused with fresh jalapeño peppers, topped with house-made honey whipped cream, a drizzle of hot honey, and topped with an adorable chicken drumstick-shaped chip as a playful garnish.
Served with two mini “battered” chicken drumstick ice creams coated in crunchy cereal flakes and a mini pint of apple-flavoured ‘beer’ jello.
Address: 102 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8
A La Mode Pie Cafe – CocoYuzu Fries FUNdue
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CocoYuzu Fries FUNdue (Available until Feb 2 only): A rich, velvety cocoa blend with hints of creamy coconut and fragrant yuzu, creating a unique flavour adventure in every sip. Sereved with a golden, crispy apple pie fries nestled in a flaky lattice crust, layered with creamy ‘poutine’ sauce with notes of yuzu, coconut, and a dash of masala.
Address: Located in the Granville Island Public Market, 1689 Johnston St #575, Vancouver
Whisk Matcha Cafe x Level V Bakery – Arashiyama – The Bamboo Forest
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Arashiyama – The Bamboo Forest: Inspired by Arashiyama, a famous and beautiful bamboo forest in Kyoto, Japan, this vegan matcha oat milk white hot chocolate is infused with roasted Japanese sweet potato.
Served with a cute whisk-shaped hojicha sugar cookie sandwich with mochi filling and intense matcha white chocolate ganache, plus a side matcha whip dip.
*(Dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free friendly)
Address: Located in the Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 39 Kingsway, Vancouver
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Honolulu Coffee – Kim’s Berry & Flora’s Glow
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Kim’s Berry: A vegan hot chocolate crafted with rich 70% dark chocolate, creamy oat milk, aromatic strawberry and fermented Korean gochujang, adding a subtle spice. Served with a vegan strawberry cookie
*(Dairy-free & Vegan)
Flora’s Glow: A luscious hot chocolate made with rich 70% dark chocolate, creamy oat milk, and a refreshing blend of tropical guava and vibrant orange zest. Served with a vegan orange almond cookie
*(Dairy-free & Vegan. Contains nuts)
Address:
- Honolulu Coffee Kerrisdale: 2098 West 41st Ave., Vancouver
- Honolulu Coffee Nelson: 888 Nelson St., Vancouver
- Honolulu Coffee False Creek: 97 West 2nd Ave., Vancouver
Cadeaux Bakery – PINK DON’T SHRINK!
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Pink Don’t Shrink!: A tribute to every childs favourite all pink star warrior Kirby. This is a white chocolate-based fruity pink drink infused with watermelon, strawberry and a hint of cotton candy. Finished in a fresh vanilla chantilly whip, strawberry coulis and cotton candy. Served with a strawberry cheesecake macaron.
Address: 172 Powell St, Vancouver
Peaked Pies – Happy Little Vegemite & The Kiwi to My Heart
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Happy Little Vegemite: Hot chocolate with an Australian twist. Milk Chocolate wiht a touch of Vegemite’s savoury saltiness, and a hint of caramel. Served with a Vegemite brownie.
The Kiwi to my Heart: White hot chocolate with hints of kiwi fruit. Served with a mini pavlova topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit (including kiwis of course!).
Address:
- Peaked Pies Vancouver: 975 Denman St., Vancouver
- Peaked Pies Burnaby: 4114 Hastings St., Burnaby
Vancouver Aquarium – HOP Chocolate
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HOP – Chocolate: Blend of rich dark chocolate and peppermint, served with a tasty frog cookie—perfect for dunking! Served in your own take-home frog mug and a handmade frog sugar cookie.
Address: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
The Story Cafe – Pistachio Bliss Hot Cocoa
Pistachio Bliss Hot Cocoa: This name captures the indulgent nature of the drink while highlighting the unique pistachio flavour. The term “Bliss” adds a touch of luxury, making it appealing, especially for the special occasion leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Address: 2800 Sexsmith Road, Richmond
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