Where can you find the best hot chocolate in Amsterdam? If you ask us, hot chocolate is the ultimate guilty pleasure when it’s cold outside. Preferably with lots of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top! Warming up at a cozy coffee spot where they serve homemade hot chocolate – what could be better? Well, maybe one thing: pairing it with a delicious treat, like the ones you can get at Pluk this winter season.
Curious where you’ll find us regularly sipping hot choco this winter? Here’s a list of 11 hotspots for hot chocolate in Amsterdam. Enjoy!
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11 X the best hot chocolate in Amsterdam
Pompadour
Alongside the small pastries, chocolates, and other goodies in their display case, you can enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate in the tearoom. Treat yourself to something extra with a pastry and a drink.
Huidenstraat 12, Amsterdam – pompadour.amsterdam
Kessens
After a pleasant stroll through the city, you can visit Kessens for a hearty breakfast, a tasty lunch, or a quick drink. But the real highlight? Their hot chocolate!
Rozengracht 24, Amsterdam – kessensamsterdam.nl
Ree7
Especially during the winter months, stepping into Ree7 feels like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket. I can’t leave this breakfast and lunch hotspot without indulging in their carrot cake and hot chocolate when it’s cold. Oh, and did I mention they have a hot choco freakshake this season?
Reestraat 7, Amsterdam – Instagram page

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Koffie ende Koeck
Love whipped cream but can never order it because you’re vegan? Good news! At this hotspot, you’ll find the best vegan hot chocolate complete with vegan whipped cream.
Haarlemmerweg 175, Amsterdam
Café Jaap
After skating a few laps on the Jaap Eden Ice Rink, you’ll likely be craving some hot chocolate. Café Jaap is just the place to go.
Radioweg 64, Amsterdam – jaapeden.nl
Moods Coffee Corner
At this small hidden spot in the Jordaan, you can enjoy not just great coffee but also some truly excellent hot chocolate. Choose from 32 flavors and add toppings like a caramel drizzle and mini marshmallows!
Lindengracht 249 & Cornelis Schuytstraat 57, Amsterdam – themoods.eu
Metropolitan Deli
This deli is heaven for chocolate lovers! They roast their own beans and during the winter months, you can enjoy a mug of pure hot chocolate. Insanely flavorful! Tip: try the hot chocolate with a shot of rum.
Warmoesstraat 135A, Amsterdam – metropolitan.nl

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Chocolate Company
Catching a train and have some time to spare? Right in Amsterdam Central Station, you’ll find a Chocolate Company shop. Choose from over fifty types of chocolate for your hot cocoa. We’ll do our best to try them all this winter!
Stationsplein 17B, Amsterdam – chocolatecompany.nl
Scandinavian Embassy
At this Scandinavian hotspot in De Pijp, you can choose how much cacao you want in your hot chocolate. Plus, they often serve it with latte art, so you might just get a delightful surprise in your cup.
Sarphatipark 34, Amsterdam – scandinavianembassy.nl
Pluk Amsterdam
Shopping in the Nine Streets? Stop by Pluk for a cup of hot chocolate! You can also grab a fun gift for someone or even pick up a copy of my book, sold right there. And don’t forget to order one of their adorable Christmas macarons or donuts – almost too pretty to eat!
Reestraat 19, Amsterdam – pluk-amsterdam.com
Stach Amsterdam
Create your ultimate hot chocolate with the new specialty menu at Stach. Choose from different cocoa blends, including two fully vegan options. Top it off with handmade roasted marshmallows or add a spicy twist with chili.
Multiple locations in Amsterdam – stach-food.nl

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