The A-Z Guide to the Best Hot Chocolate in Bengaluru: 2026 Edition

Bengaluru’s winter refuses to leave, and that means one thing: hot chocolate season is still on. From light and creamy sips to rich, decadent cups that feel like a hug, this is the perfect time to find your go-to cocoa fix. What better way to embrace the city’s chilly magic?

Alienkind, Indiranagar

A popular kerbside pick-up in Indiranagar with bright sci-fi decor, Alienkind has achieved its well deserved fame through innovative fusion dishes. To lock-in the heat this winter, they offer three hot chocolates flavours: Cherry Mocha, Orange, and Berry Hot Chocolate.

We tried the Berry Hot Chocolate. It starts off chocolatey, followed by a light mixed berry sweetness. Think classic childhood smooth hot chocolate, with a gentle mixed berry note that lingers lightly after each sip.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of berry)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, berry
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹199

Amintiri, Church Street

The beloved Amintiri on Church Street serves two flavours of hot chocolate - Hazelnut and Baileys Hot Chocolate - along with the classic Signature Hot Chocolate.

The Baileys Hot Chocolate is the star here. The first chocolatey sip is followed by that unmistakable Baileys kick. It’s warm and slightly boozy, with a gentle heat building up with every sip.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of Irish cream)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, Baileys
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹280

Basque Bakery, Koramangala

The Basque Bakery offers four visually stunning hot chocolates: Red Velvet, Triple Chocolate, Christmas Spiced with marshmallows, and Hot Chocolate with salted butter cream.

We tried the Classic Hot Chocolate with salted butter cream. Swirl in the cream, and the deep chocolate flavour is lifted by the salted butter cream, adding a subtle savory note to  the hot chocolate.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Thick & creamy
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of butter cream)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, salt, butter cream
✨ Toppings: Salted butter cream
💰 Price: ₹425

The Bloom, Café & Patisserie, Jayanagar

This cafe can be your little escape to a garden  in the city, and offers the Classic and Hazelnut Hot Chocolate.

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Think smooth chocolate, with a nutty twist that hits right away. The toasty flavour lifted by the delicate sweetness is perfect if you want something nutty but not too sugary.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Watery
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of hazelnut)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, hazelnut
✨ Toppings: Marshmallow
💰 Price: ₹385

Classic Hot Chocolate

This one’s rich and chocolatey, with a soft marshmallow on top that slowly melts into the cup. It’s sweet, creamy, and smooth, with the marshmallow adding a light, gooey sweetness. Bonus points for the adorable mug.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Too sweet (sugar dominates)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Marshmallow
💰 Price: ₹365

Brik Oven, Indiranagar

They might be known for their pizzas, but their creative hot chocolate offerings come as a pleasant surprise. They have three options: Classic, Berry Me in Chocolate, and Hot Chocolate on Holiday.

Berry Me in Chocolate

Strawberry-forward with a light tang that cuts through the chocolate and balances the sweetness. Whipped cream and  berries add soft sweetness and a playful bite, lending a freshness to the hot chocolate. Compared to Alienkind’s berry hot chocolate,this one has fruitier notes, with the strawberry dominating.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of strawberry)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, Strawberry
✨ Toppings: Whipped cream, strawberry pieces
💰 Price: ₹360

Hot Chocolate on Holiday

Orange peel and cinnamon come through right away, layered over a slightly bitter chocolate base. Whipped cream softens the bitter edge, while a pinch of sea salt sharpens the chocolate and spice, pulling everything together into a festive, well-rounded cup.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of orange and cinnamon)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, orange, cinnamon
✨ Toppings: Whipped cream, cinnamon stick, slices of orange peel
💰 Price: ₹360

Brott, Indiranagar

A sweet little hideout where the hot chocolate demands attention. Thick and deeply chocolatey, it coats the palate fully. The cup itself is lined with milk and white chocolate, and finished with grated chocolate, building the flavour even before the first taste. Pair it with one of their signature buns, and you’re sorted.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Thick & creamy
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Chocolate shavings
💰 Price: ₹189

Café Noir, Indiranagar

A French-style café serving indulgent hot chocolates such as Emerald Delight, Classic Elegance, Bounty Bliss, and Hazelnut Symphony. The Classic Elegance and Emerald Delight are our favourites!

Classic Elegance

Belgian chocolate comes through clean and balanced. Smooth, not overly sweet, and comfortably full-bodied, it spreads evenly across the palate and keeps you reaching for the next mouthful.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Whipped cream, marshmallow
💰 Price: ₹299

Emerald Delight

Darker and more restrained, leaning towards dark chocolate without the bitter notes. The whipped cream melts into the chocolate, leaving a deep cocoa flavour that feels smooth and balanced.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Whipped cream
💰 Price: ₹299

Hazelnut Symphony

Bold, roasted hazelnut notes land first, slightly earthy, with chocolate holding everything together. Compared to Bloom’s softer, creamier hazelnut version, this one lets the hazelnut take centre stage.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of toasted hazelnut)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, hazelnut
✨ Toppings: Whipped cream
💰 Price: ₹299

Bounty Bliss

Exactly what the name promises. Smooth chocolate with the tender  sweetness of a coconut, like a Bounty bar in liquid form. The marshmallow melts slowly on top, adding a soft, creamy finish that makes the cup indulgent.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Watery
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of coconut)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, coconut
✨ Toppings: Marshmallow
💰 Price: ₹299

Chinita, Indiranagar

With the bold reds and a menu that leans into the flavours of Mexican cuisine, Chinita’s Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate fits right in.

The chocolate comes through warm and full at first, followed by a gentle cinnamon note that slowly settles in. The spice stays controlled, adding depth without taking over, so the chocolate remains the focus. Balanced, expressive, and just spicy enough to feel intentional.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of cinnamon)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, spice
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹245

Concu, Indiranagar

A minimalist spot with soft lighting and Scandinavian restraint. They offer two hot chocolates: Classic and Classic with Mascarpone Cream.

Classic Hot Chocolate

Dark chocolate leads here, clean and direct. The texture is smooth, with measured sweetness that keeps the cocoa sharp and focused. Compared to Café Noir’s Classic Elegance, this one is deeper  and more cocoa-forward.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹325

Classic with Mascarpone Cream

The mascarpone melts gradually into the chocolate, softening  the intensity and adding a light, silky body. It doesn’t mask the cocoa. Instead, it rounds it out, making the cup feel smoother, while keeping the chocolate centre stage.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, creamy mascarpone
✨ Toppings: Mascarpone cream, chocolate dust
💰 Price: ₹325

Isobel Coffee House, Lavelle Road

Dim lighting and a cosy, after-dark ambience make this feel like a spot for slow evenings rather than quick coffee breaks. Alongside date-infused, spiced, and nut-butter hot chocolates, they also offer a seasonal Christmas Hot Chocolate with marshmallows and grated chocolate on the side.

The base is smooth and lightly sweet, letting the cocoa shine without feeling heavy. As the marshmallows melt, they add a soft texture, while the grated chocolate brings small bursts of extra cocoa.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Marshmallows, chocolate shavings
💰 Price: ₹460

Lavonne, Indiranagar

Known for serving one of the city’s favorite hot chocolates, Lavonne has a couple of options, including the seasonal Pumpkin-Spiced Hot Chocolate, but we tried the Belgian Hot Chocolate with marshmallow here.

The chocolate is thick and full-bodied, landing immediately with depth but stopping short of being sugary. As the marshmallow melts, it lightens the texture and adds a gentle sweetness, smoothing out the cocoa and giving the cup a  rich, smooth finish.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Belgian chocolate
✨ Toppings: Marshmallow
💰 Price: ₹330

Lazy Suzy, Indiranagar

Bright yellow walls, two distinct floors, and a pace that encourages you to stay put. Lazy Suzy serves two flavours of hot chocolates.

Classic Hot Chocolate

Even-textured and lightly sweet, with cocoa that spreads evenly across the palate. It’s approachable and steady, crafted  to be easy-going rather than intense. Compared to Concu’s darker, richer style, this one is lighter, smoother, and easier to sip.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Chocolate dust
💰 Price: ₹220

Raspberry Chilli Hot Chocolate

Chocolate arrives first, then raspberry cuts in with a clean, tart note that lifts the cup. The mild heat of the chilli  follows quietly, adding contrast without heat taking over. The flavours stay in check, making this playful but still cohesive.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of chilli, raspberry)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate, chilly, raspberry
✨ Toppings: Chocolate dust
💰 Price: ₹220

Magnolia Bakery, Indiranagar

New York’s cult bakery brings its pastel counters and classic comfort bakes to Bengaluru, and the hot chocolate stays true to that heritage.

The Classic Hot Chocolate tastes almost identical to what you’d get at their NYC stores. Milky, lightly chocolate-forward, and gently sweet. It’s not thick or indulgent, but easy to drink and familiar.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹180

Nuage Pâtisserie & Café, Indiranagar

A quiet, cozy café known for breakfast plates and pastries, Nuage keeps its hot chocolate understated.

The Classic Hot Chocolate is light and milky, with a soft cocoa flavour and a noticeable sweetness. It leans more toward comforting cocoa than a dessert-style chocolate, working best alongside pastries rather than as a standalone indulgence.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Watery
🍬 Sweetness: Too sweet (sugar dominates)
👃 Aroma: Sweet (smells like sugar/vanilla more than cocoa)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹220

Panetteria, Indiranagar

It smells like an Italian bakery the second you walk in. At Panetteria, the Gianduja Hot Chocolate is the clear standout.

Dark chocolate and hazelnut come together in a thick, nut-forward indulgent cup. Crushed hazelnuts on the rim add a brief crunch at the start without distracting from the drink. This one’s built for slow sipping, not takeaway.

🍫 Chocolatey: Deep & complex (dark cocoa notes, slightly bitter, layered)
🥛 Creaminess: Thick & creamy
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Complex (cocoa + hints of hazelnut)
🍓 Flavours: Dark chocolate, toasted hazelnut
✨ Toppings: Crushed nuts
💰 Price: ₹379

Rosmarino Neapolitan Pizza & Trattoria, Domlur

A Southern Italian-dining spot where the hot chocolate feels as considered as the food. They offer both Classic and Cinnamon; we tried the Classic.

The chocolate is thick and indulgent , leaning towards a dessert, rather than light cocoa. Compared to Lazy Suzy’s lighter Classic, this one is fuller and more rounded.. The milk biscuit on the side is ideal for dunking, soaking up the chocolate without overpowering it.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Watery
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Milk biscuits
💰 Price: ₹365

Smoor, Lavelle Road

A destination for chocolate lovers, with a menu that ranges from 35% Ghana Milk to 70% Ecuador Dark.

We tried the 70% Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate. The cocoa comes through clearly with a clean, balanced bitterness. It tastes distinctly like couverture chocolate, focused and refined, without tipping into a punchy, in-your-face bitterness.

🍫 Chocolatey: Deep & complex (dark cocoa notes, slightly bitter, layered)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Dark chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹310

Spettacolare, Indiranagar

This all-veg Italian spot serves hot chocolate as the perfect dessert to top off your meal with. The Cioccolata Calda uses 55% imported dark chocolate. The texture is close to a pudding, with concentrated cocoa at its core. As the milk and white chocolate lining the insides of the cup melts, the drink gradually softens and sweetens. Similar to Brott, the chocolate-coated cup shifts the flavour as you go, adding depth without excess.

🍫 Chocolatey: Deep & complex (dark cocoa notes, slightly bitter, layered)
🥛 Creaminess: Thick & creamy
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Dark chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹399

TFG Café, JP Nagar

A quiet neighbourhood spot with an easygoing pace.

The Classic Hot Chocolate comes topped with whipped cream and stays light. The chocolate is mild, gently sweet, and milk-forward. Compared to Nuage’s more pastry-paired cocoa, this leans creamier because of the topping, finishing softer without turning heavy.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Watery
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Sweet (smells like sugar/vanilla more than cocoa)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Whipped cream
💰 Price: ₹265

Theobroma, Indiranagar

The cute cups already set expectations, and the hot chocolate follows through.

The Classic Hot Chocolate has a creamy texture with balanced sweetness and a familiar chocolate flavour. Nothing flashy, just dependable and comforting from start to finish.

🍫 Chocolatey: Rich chocolate (clear cocoa flavour, balanced)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety 🍬Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹180

True Brew Café & Restaurant, Indiranagar

A relaxed hangout for brunch, coffee, or long conversations. They offer two dark chocolate options: 55% and 70%.

55% Dark Chocolate

Chocolate-forward and gently sweet, this version spreads evenly across the palate and lingers lightly without weighing you down.

🍫 Chocolatey: Deep & complex (dark cocoa notes, slightly bitter, layered)
🥛 Creaminess: Smooth & velvety 🍬Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Dark chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹190

70% Dark Chocolate

Thicker and more concentrated, with a clear bitter edge up front that settles into deep cocoa. The natural sweetness of the chocolate keeps it balanced rather than sharp.

🍫 Chocolatey: Deep & complex (dark cocoa notes, slightly bitter, layered)
🥛 Creaminess: Thick & creamy
🍬 Sweetness: Not sweet enough (unbalanced)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Dark chocolate
✨ Toppings: None
💰 Price: ₹200

Zed The Baker, Forum South Mall

An artisan-style café that invites you to slow down.

The Classic Hot Chocolate arrives with a marshmallow torched tableside, adding a light caramelised sweetness as it melts in. The drink itself is lighter and less creamy than expected, but the marshmallow moment adds warmth and character. Best enjoyed alongside one of their baked treats.

🍫 Chocolatey: Light cocoa (pleasant but mild)
🥛 Creaminess: Watery
🍬 Sweetness: Balanced (sweetness compliments)
👃 Aroma: Chocolate-forward (warm cocoa smell)
🍓 Flavours: Chocolate
✨ Toppings: Marshmallows
💰 Price: ₹275

Bengaluru winters won’t last too long, so consider this your sign. Grab a hot chocolate, warm your hands around the cup, sit a little longer than planned, and enjoy the chill before the summer heat kicks in.