10 Hot Chocolates to Try in Cleveland this Season

An homage to the proprietor's Venezuelan roots, the Vulcan (Spanish for volcano) is a cocoa rite of passage. Half-and-half and milk are infused with El Rey dark chocolate, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sip on some today at 792 W. Market St., Akron, 330.376.5282.

Sweet Moses is the ultimate hot chocolate destination. In fact, they use a recipe from 1911, and top it all off with a marshmallow square! Enjoy a cup today at 6800 Detroit Ave., Gordon Square, 216.651.2202.

This Lakewood sweet shop uses their famous chocolate to combat this cold. Made with a milk base, Fears' hot chocolate is both decadent and rich, and topped with mini marshmallows. Try a cup at 15208 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216.481.0888.

Bonbon keeps their hot chocolate deliciously simple. This house-made cure from the snow can be enjoyed with the entire family. Sample some today at 2459 Lorain Ave., Ohio City, 216.458.9225.

Not only are the chocolate chips to die for, but so is the hot chocolate. The trick is that Blackbird adds dark chocolate to the bottom of the cup and lets the steam milk cover it. Sample some today at 1391 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, 216.712.6599.

Civilization's Mexican hot chocolate is muy bueno. Starting with a bock of Mexican chocolate, this beverage is made with cinnamon and almonds. Delicious. Grab a cup at 2366 West 11th, Tremont, 216.621.3838.

Area Phoenix Coffee shop's serve an amped up hot chocolate named "Choccolacino." Phoenix's secret cocoa recipe includes hints of vanilla and is kicked up with a shot of espresso.

The Root Cafe in Lakewood has a Mexican Cocoa that is out of control good. Made with cinnamon, cayenne, and a touch a vanilla this should not be missed. Get a cup today at 15118 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216.226.4401.

This is the 21 and up hot chocolate spot. We suggest the spiked coconut macaroon. Their house-made cocoa is combined with coconut flavored rum. Get a cup at 347 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.622.2626.

Dewey's in Shaker Square has a bunch of varieties of hot chocolate, but we suggest the Irish Creme chocolate. House-made cocoa is married perfectly with sweetened Irish creme. Try one today at 13201 Shaker Square, 216.991.1101.