Best Hot Chocolate in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

Thick, rich, and warming. Manhattan's best hot chocolate is a winter ritual.

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#1
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Levain Bakery

167 W 74th St, New York, NY, 10023
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

The Upper West Side bakery famous for giant cookies also pours an indulgent hot chocolate — thick, intensely chocolatey, and the perfect companion to a fresh-from-the-oven cookie on a cold day.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
92%
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Daily Provisions

385 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10001
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Danny Meyer's daytime café crafts a rich hot chocolate using premium dark chocolate, steamed milk, and a touch of vanilla.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
91%
115 reviews analyzed
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#3
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Venchi

233 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10014
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The Italian chocolatier on Bleecker Street serves hot chocolate the European way — thick, almost pudding-like, made from real melted chocolate rather than cocoa powder.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
91%
134 reviews analyzed
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MarieBelle

484 Broome St, New York, NY, 10013
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A Soho cacao bar and café where the Aztec hot chocolate is legendary — dark, spiced, and served in a ceramic cup with a richness that borders on dessert.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
90%
739 reviews analyzed
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L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

156 Prince St, New York, NY, 10012
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A New Hampshire chocolatier's SoHo outpost, pouring velvety hot chocolate from single-origin cacao in a cozy space.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
90%
192 reviews analyzed
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#6
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Glace

30 Rockefeller Plz, New York, NY, 10112
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

The Rockefeller Center dessert shop serves a hot chocolate with the richness of melted gelato, smooth and creamy with a cocoa depth that warms you through on a winter visit to Midtown.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
87%
49 reviews analyzed
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#7
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Chip City

1543 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10075
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The cookie shop on the Upper East Side supplements its famous cookies with a hot chocolate that is thick, sweet, and made to pair with a warm chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
86%
84 reviews analyzed
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maman

239 Centre St, New York, NY, 10013
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The French-inspired café chain serves a comforting hot chocolate in a warm, living-room-like setting.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
84%
892 reviews analyzed
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1Levain BakeryUpper West Side$$92%The Upper West Side bakery famous for giant cookies also pours an indulgent h...
2Daily ProvisionsNew York$$91%Danny Meyer's daytime café crafts a rich hot chocolate using premium dark cho...
3VenchiNew York91%The Italian chocolatier on Bleecker Street serves hot chocolate the European ...
4MarieBelleNew York$$$90%A Soho cacao bar and café where the Aztec hot chocolate is legendary — dark, ...
5L.A. Burdick Handmade ChocolatesNew York$$90%A New Hampshire chocolatier's SoHo outpost, pouring velvety hot chocolate fro...
6GlaceNew York87%The Rockefeller Center dessert shop serves a hot chocolate with the richness ...
7Chip CityNew York$$86%The cookie shop on the Upper East Side supplements its famous cookies with a ...
8mamanNew York$$84%The French-inspired café chain serves a comforting hot chocolate in a warm, l...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hot chocolate in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Levain Bakery ranks #1 for best hot chocolate in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 92%.
How does Savor rank hot chocolate?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's hot chocolate. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many hot chocolate spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 8 hot chocolate spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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