The Below is NOT in Ranking Order.
1. Dip n Dip [AED22-23]
Dilution Scale: Not too thick nor diluted. However, the ones with marshmallows tend to have a frothy top layer, making the hot chocolate pretty thick. They have an amazing variety of Hot Chocolates too; do check their menu here!
2. Home Bakery [AED29]
Dilution Scale: More on the diluted side. In order to keep it thick and creamy, constant stirring is required because of the chocolate chunks at the bottom. They also have raw Galaxy Flakes Chunks at the bottom of the cup. The heat of the Hot Chocolate keeps melting the chocolate, making the drink SO GOOD!!!
3. Spicy Aztec Vintage Hot Chocolate [AED28] from Vintage Chocolate Lounge
Dilution Scale: VERY VERY thick (I could say it’s as thick as honey). Ask your attendant for some extra milk to dilute it. Since this is a Hot Chocolate blended with Hot chili, do not order this if your tolerance to spice is less. It was indeed spicy but delicious nonetheless. Serving size: Enough for 2-3 people.
4. Pantry Cafe [AED22]
Dilution Scale: More on the diluted side. It’s an indulgent Hot Chocolate with warm milk & luxurious Valrhona Dark Chocolate Chips. Add marshmallows or whipped cream for an extra charge.
5. Starbucks [AED17/19/21]
Dilution Scale: I’d not say this is thick, but it is creamy and has a beautiful velvety texture. A bit too cliché to bring up this brand, but the chocolate content in this drink is enough to satisfy a chocoholic!
6. Hot Chocolixir from Godiva [AED40]
Dilution Scale: More on the diluted side. Godiva’s hot chocolate is smooth, velvety, and creamy. It is made using the Finest Premium Godiva Chocolates.
7. The Cocoville
Hot chocolate (Small): AED12
Hot chocolate (Big): AED25
Hot chocolate (with a Flute made in house): AED15
Hot chocolate (Bottle): AED80
Dilution Scale: Thick! If this wasn’t for a Menu Tasting session, I would’ve lost my mind if I paid AED12 for the serving size (it’s a tiny cup). BUT… I could barely swallow my first sip. It is super indulgent and unbelievably thick (yes, it’s worth the price). Now I understand why the cup was so small!
8. Angelina [AED39]
This is one Hot Chocolate I actually haven’t tried but put it in my list anyway since I’ve heard several good reviews about it. Within a week this is gonna be in my tummy!!!
9. Hapi [AED12 + AED4 for a marshmallow]
Dilution Scale: It’s not thick, neither is it too diluted. However, if you order it with the large marshmallow, it will be thick. What I love about this hot chocolate is the “home-made” marshmallow. Homemade items always give a different feel to a drink! (according to me, they even melt a wee bit faster). I’m not a fan of marshmallows, but this one, I could definitely savor ❤
10. Grom Arabia [AED28 – large]
Dilution Scale: We had to wait a good 5 mins for this to get prepared since they make it from scratch. The smell of the chocolate is far different from other hot choco’s I’ve had. I assume it’s bout ~60% dark chocolate and the consistency is more on the thick/rich side. ❤
11. Cocoa Kitchen [AED30]
Dilution Scale: Can be adjusted as per your liking.
12. OPSO
Dilution scale: On a scale of 1 being diluted to 5 being honey, this hot chocolate is 3!
13. Culinary Boutique
Dilution scale: This was a 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, but I actually really liked that it wasn’t too thick. It doesn’t sit too heavy in your stomach and was really tasty! Reminded me of Nesquik.
14. Mirzam Chocolate
Dilution scale: A (literal) chocolate factory, this place is any chocolate lover’s dream! This hot chocolate was not too thick, nor too diluted- it was just right! The creamy consistency is similar to that of Starbucks’.
Hot Chocolate Bucketlist
Have you seen this Hot Chocolate? Desperately want to try this from Long Story Short Cafe! Unfortunately, it’s located in Melbourne.
AND THIS from Dominique Ansel Bakery ☕☕☕