The 12 Most Sinful Hot Chocolate Drinks In Shanghai

The chilly temperatures are dawning on us, and the perfect remedy to battling the wind chill and raise your spirits is one of these sinfully delicious chocolate drinks. So ditch the latte and cuddle up to one of these gorgeous beauties.

Awfully Chocolate

Classic Dark Chocolate

Address: Many venues 

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 36

Awfully Chocolate's Classic Dark Chocolate drink is a perfect concoction of chocolate sauce and handmade vanilla bean cream. The chocolate sauce is freshly handmade with premium ingredients such as imported dark chocolate couvertures and smooth cream, allowing its full bodied texture and flavors to shine through. The chocolate is mixed with handmade vanilla bean cream and premium milk. No premade garbage here! Each cup is freshly made to order, and comes with a complimentary piece of handmade classic dark chocolate truffle, which can be stirred in to add a more rich chocolate flavor.

Angelina

Hot Chocolate

Address: 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Shanghai Times Square, 2/F, Room 204, near Xizang Nan Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 68

The most well known signature chocolate in the world. Angeline ‘s chocolate has a story that goes back more than a century. 100% pure cocoa butter from Ghana and Cote d Ivoire in Africa, brings bitterness and fruity notes together with brio. The blend is prepared with the utmost care for a round and balanced flavor. The whole milk, which the mixture slowly melts, yields an incomparable, creamy texture. To balance out the strength of the cocoa and add a touch of indulgence, Angelina serves the hot chocolate with light, unsweetened whipped cream. It’s a subtle beverage, both rich and light.

Lost Bakery

Hot Chocolate

Address: 758 Julu Lu, 1/F, near Fumin Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 45

Cold? Craving chocolate? Find that delicate sense of solace on the lips like a supple first kiss. How can we describe the hot chocolate at Lost Bakery without mentioning love. Oricao 58% cocoa for an effect that is 100% addictive. Little touch of vanilla and Tonka bean for higher notes, as well as a pinch of salt for the perfect balance. Here is the recipe for happiness or of mouthful of satisfaction... RMB 45 will be money well spent here.

Funkadeli

Hot Chocolate

Address: 291 Fumin Lu

Price: RMB 50

If you want a hot chocolate with a bit of a kick, the one at Funkadeli is worth a try. They make theirs with a homemade mint cream, so not only is it nice and sweet, it has a light refreshing kick.

Wagas

Salted Caramel

Address: Many venues 

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 38

Freshly roasted beans with a strong body, combined with sea salt, caramel and a hint of freshly cracked pepper. The light spice is a surprise on your tongue while the aroma of freshly ground beans and salted caramel leave you feeling like you just want to cozy up for autumn. Want to try one?  

HoF

Caraibes Single

Address: 30 Sinan Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 35

Chocolate at Hof is a serious business, these guy genuinely love it. Their menu contains nine hot chocolates with different kinds of cocoa bean and cocoa percentages inside. Don’t hesitate to ask them what kind of flavor you are looking for.  They blend coco beans from Venezuela and Vietnam in order to get a complex result that lasts long on the palate. No vanilla or any spice added, only the bold natural flavors. The signature chocolate may be the easiest to access, whereas the Michel Cruizel is for those who love it dark. The thickest is the Italian whereas the one with the high tones of acidity is the Caraibes Single. Chocolate professionals at work here so expect the best. 

EGG Cafe

Hot Cocoa

Address: 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu

Price: RMB 32

EGG's iteration is made from the  classic combination of American Hershey’s cocoa powder and steamed milk. For an additional RMB10 , upgrade your cocoa to a mocha.  

Kommune

Yarra's Hot Chocolate Bomb

Address: Lane 210, Taikang Lu, Tianzifang, No 7, near Sinan Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 48

One of Shanghai’s legendary hot chocolates. It’s named Yarra's Hot Chocolate Bomb and is a must try in the city. Marshmallow infused in Swiss hot chocolate, it is completely irresistable.

On The Go

Hot Chocolate

Address: 276 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, near Wuyuan Lu

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 35

A Nutella based hot chocolate drink topped with marshmallows, hazelnuts and shaved chocolate. Nothing healthy about this one but hey, that’s not why you’re here is it?

Bread ETC

Hot Chocolate

Address: 500 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu

Price: RMB 30(small) / 35 (big)

Homemade blend with Weiss chocolate imported from France. There’s a secret ingredient added to make it more round in the mouth, but we will not tell you what it is… because we don’t know.  Should be paired with one of their fantastic croissants!

Shanghai Bakery

Creamy Hot Chocolate

Address: Anken Air No 181, 465 Zhenning Lu near Xinzha Lu

Price: RMB 35

A very creamy hot chocolate made with dark 70% Weiss chocolate. Strong in cocoa with notes of green lemon and cinnamon.

Ocean Grounds

Mexican Mocha

Address: 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Hong Kong Plaza, North Tower, Room 1-09A (near Huangpi Nan Lu

Hours: 021 6313 9050

Tel: [phone]

Address: 1139 Changning Lu, Raffles Plaza, Room E01-49 (near Kaixuan Lu)

Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm

Tel: [phone]

Address: 888 Shencheng Lu, The Hub (near Jianhong Lu) 

Hours: Daily, 8am to 8pm

Tel: [phone]

Their Mexican Mocha is sinfully delcious and made with lots of love. Pair it up with one of their chocolate layer cake and cinnamon carrot cake. 

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