Getting a little tired of drinking coffee and want something just as flavourful to replace your daily cuppa? We’ve got you covered. This list of chocolate drinks will get you warmed up on a rainy day or beat the heat under the sweltering sun; rain or shine, these chocolate drinks will be sure to delight your tastebuds.

Here’s a list of 10 best hot chocolates in Singapore that are choc(ked) full of chocolate!

#1 ANGELINA

At Angelina, a staple is their “L’Africain” (S$12), their signature hot chocolate beverage – made with cocoa from three African origins – Cote d’Ivoir, Ghana and Niger. It’s served in a small pitcher and comes with a side of fluffy whipped cream.

This is the kind of hot chocolate that you sip slowly, savouring that thick, almost ganache-like texture of hot chocolate. The drink itself has a slightly fruity aftertaste – a note that is common to African-origin chocolates.

2 Bayfront Avenue
Canal Level #B2-89/89A
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018972
Tel: +65 6688 7236
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Photo Credit: Instagram

#3 BEARDED BELLA

Single-origin coffee is now well-known in Singapore, but try out Bearded Bella’s single-origin hot or iced chocolates. They offer a 72% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic and an 80% dark chocolate from Ecuador (S$6 for Hot/7.50 for iced).

The Ecuadorian hot chocolate tasted more well-balanced while the Dominican Republic had a fruity note to it.

8 Craig Road
Singapore 089668
Tel: +65 9880 0775
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 5pm
Fri: 7.30am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 7.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 THE DARK GALLERY

Dedicated to all things Chocolate, the Dark Gallery truly has an impressive line-up of chocolate desserts and drinks. Made from well-know French Varlhona chocolate, their Signature Hot Chocolate (S$7) is a velvety smooth cup that will definitely warm you up on a rainy day.

They also serve cold chocolate drinks like their popular Chocolate Cube Hazelnut Latte (S$9). It comes served with chocolate ice cubes, hot milk and a hazelnut flavoured espresso to pour over. The nuttiness from the hazelnut complements the bitterness of the espresso and creaminess of the chocolate.

It’s something to try if you are looking to try a different kind of hot chocolate.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-K5 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6255 0368
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

#5 FOREWORD COFFEE 

Budding social enterprise Foreword Coffee aims to promote awareness for the differently-abled community in Singapore, empowering them through their job opportunities. Other than coffee, they serve up quite the delicious 70% Dark Chocolate (S$6.50), using single-origin chocolate from the Rehoboth Estate.

It is a little on the milky side, but the distinct flavour of chocolate is still quite discernible.

Foreword Coffee
28 Orchard Road
Temasek Shophouse
Singapore 238832
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 6.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.15pm – 4.15pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Gaut

#6 NINE THIRTY BY AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Local chocolate café Awfully Chocolate branched out into a more luxe café concept – NineThirty – that serves a wider variety of chocolate drinks that are sure to make a chocolate-lover’s stomach flutter with excitement.

Those fancying a sweeter alternative to rich dark chocolate can opt for their Hot White Chocolate (S$8) or their Chocolate Banana Cold Chocolate (S$8). They offer up some caffeinated chocolate cuppas too – their Chocolate Cappucino (S$8) a hot favourite.

131 East Coast Road
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

#7 LEMUEL CHOCOLATE

New to the chocolate café scene, Lemuel Chocolate serves up a plethora of single-origin chocolates and pastries, but also serve up a rich and velvety hot chocolate as well.

Their Signature Hot Chocolate (S$6.50 for Hot/S$7 for Iced) is handcrafted with a 72% Ecuadorian chocolate blend – made by melting the chocolate straight into the milk to give it a naturally rich and thick texture. They also serve up a lighter, more savoury version infused with hazelnuts (S$7 for Hot/S$7.50 for Iced).

1 Vista Exchange Green
#B1-31 The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 6957 2818
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

Photo Credit: Facebook

#8 PATISSERIE G

If you’re looking for a mid-workday chocolate fix, Patisserie G will serve you one of the richest French Hot Chocolates in Singapore. For a small cup it will set you back S$4.50 but if you’re fancying more, a bigger cup goes for S$8.

Their hot chocolate could be likened to pure melted chocolate with a small dash of milk – thick, creamy and super rich.

9 Raffles Blvd
#01-40/41 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri: 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

Photo Credit: Facebook

#9 WILD HONEY

Have you ever had your hot chocolate served to you in a Turkish pot? Well, you can if you head over to Wild Honey for a cup of their Parisian Hot Chocolate (S$8). It’s not super thick but still creamy and chocolatey all the same.

It comes with a cloud-like homemade marshmallow cube, too!

333A Orchard Road
Mandarin Gallery #03-01/02
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6235 3900
Sun to Thu: 9am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Instagram

#10 WIMBLY LU’S

Probably one of the OG chocolate cafés in Singapore, Wimbly Lu’s will not disappoint when you order their hot chocolate. They have two variations – their velvety Classic or their Mayan hot chocolate (S$6) with that kick of spiciness.

They also serve adult-iced chocolate – the Iced Chocolate with Bailey’s – if you want something boozier for the night.

15-2 Jln Riang
Singapore 358987
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Mon, Wed & Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

There is something so incredibly satisfying about a place that is minimalistically furnished, so you could imagine our excitement when we discovered Apartment Coffee at 161 Lavender Street in Singapore.

Apartment Coffee is a minimalist’s dream, with a beautiful, clean interior that is decorated with Scandinavian-style furniture.

This little cafe specialises in homebrewed coffees that are made on the spot right in front of you, and it is a great place if you just want to retreat from the rest of the world and have a bit of alone time with a cuppa.

The inspiration behind Apartment Coffee came from the owner’s desire to create an inviting space where people could feel at home as well as to connect with other people who appreciate and love coffee. 

The first thing you notice when you step into Apartment Coffee is how blindingly white and clean the whole place is. From the ceiling to the walls and the floors, everything is just white. The shop is also cleanly furnished with simple wood pieces and a long white counter.

The staff here were incredibly friendly and welcomed us with large smiles and cheery greetings. Definitely made the environment a more pleasant one.

Their menu is a simple one, yet they have quite a range of interesting drinks for you to enjoy.

For their coffee, they use a Synesso Hand Built Espresso Machine. They also use the very best seasonal coffee beans that vary throughout the year.

We tried their Columbia El Mirador (S$4.50) made into a Latte, which was a fragrant, smooth cup of goodness that had notes of roasted grapes, currant and graham crackers.

We also decided to get a cup of their Madagascar Mava (S$7.50), which was an interesting take on your usual hot chocolate. This smooth blend had notes of orange, malt and roasted nuts, and it left a unique, tangy aftertaste in our mouths.

We are absolutely in love with this simple yet gorgeous cafe and we will definitely be coming back here for some great coffee and the amazing ambience.

Apartment Coffee
161 Lavender Street #01-12
Singapore 338750
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bendeemer

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Officially opened on 03 July 2017, Brawn & Brains Coffee Run is a new coffee kiosk by the good folks behind Brawn And Brains at Guillemard Road.

Situated at Fragrance Hotel – Imperial along Penhas Road—just a short walk away from the Lavender train station—this coffee kiosk is a great spot for those who work in the neighbourhood.

Brawn & Brains Coffee Run is a grab-and-go type of coffee joint with no seats or tables.

Upon arriving at this humble little establishment, we were greeted by really friendly staff members who were willing to educate us on the coffee bean varietals that they carry there. Baristas this passionate about their brew is almost always a sure sign that the coffee is going to be good.

The kiosk offers beverages ranging from organic teas to sparkling sodas and great coffee.

The signature house blend ‘Pen & Pencil’ which comprises bean blends from Ethiopia, Columbia, and Brazil is roasted in-house to produce a flavour that is nutty and chocolatey.

Each sip of the Latte (S$5.30) was smooth and creamy without that the bitter mouthful you often get with most artisanal coffee.

We also ordered the Hot Chocolate (S$5.80). It is everything you could ever want in a decent hot chocolate. Decadent, brimming with chocolatey aromas and incredibly creamy.

Brawn And Brains Coffee Run (Kiosk)
28 Penhas Road #01-03
Singapore 208187
Mon to Sat: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

The word ‘chocolate’ has almost become synonymous with our home-grown brand – Awfully Chocolate. At least, it is so for Singaporeans. In the past few years, the brand has grown significantly with many outlets islandwide now, but one thing remains – the awesomeness of their chocolate cakes. That, we will always swear by.

Marina Bay Link Mall is their next conquest. Much like the main outlet in Katong, the spanking new outlet will offer a selection of chocolate-focused drinks, including a menu of brand new and never-before-seen ones. Of course, you can still pick up their popular whole cakes here.

To celebrate the opening of the new outlet at Marina Bay Link Mall, Awfully Chocolate will be offering a complimentary box of their gorgeous Dark Chocolate Truffles with every order of a whole cake*. Meanwhile, here’s to all you fellow chocolate lovers. Let’s party with Awfully Chocolate!

THE ONE WITH THE SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE CAKES 

We have been fans for a long time, probably since Friends were around. The one with the signature chocolate cakes sound just about right, because that was how Awfully Chocolate started.

It was a whole episode of just whole chocolate cakes and nothing else. Just three flavours to not complicate things – All Chocolate, Chocolate Banana and Chocolate Rum & Cherry.

The 6-inch cakes is the perfect size for small gatherings and family dinners, giving us a reason to still savour it without any special occasion. For any larger parties or events, the cakes also come in 8-inch sizes and above.

The All Chocolate Cake (S$34 for 6-inch, S$68 for 8-inch) is quintessentially Awfully Chocolate. It is the cake that made everyone’s heart skip a beat upon trying it for the first time.

It is hard to forget how rich and fudgey the cake is. The moist layers sandwiching the fudge is incredibly gratifying to bite into. The One With The Signature All Chocolate Cake is one stellar episode and it is one that we will always and forever revisit.

The Chocolate Banana Cake (S$36 for 6-inch) is our favourite.

Featuring two beautiful layers of freshly mashed bananas, the Chocolate Banana Cake is a fine blend of varying sweetness. The bananas are just slightly mushy, but still fragrant and its addition actually makes the sweetness of the cake less cloying.

The more adventurous ones should head straight for the Chocolate Rum & Cherry Cake (S$38 for 6-inch).
Chocolates are often paired with different alcohols and liquors, but rum has been our favourite ever since we had this. Look forward to the cherries that are cocooned in between the layers. They are generously soaked in rum, and it is an explosion of flavours with every mouthful.

THE ONE WITH THE EASY PREORDERING AND HOME DELIVERY

It is easy as much as it is convenient.

Need your cake but you are too busy to pick it up from the store? Simple.

The preorder form allows you to place your order and have the cakes sent to your doorstep at a nominal charge of S$10.70 per location. There is also a premium option (S$21.40) of delivery within an hour if you need your cake urgently.

Hei ice-cream can be delivered in single and double scoops and in pints, too! The next time you catch up on your drama serials and movies at home and need some chocolate-lovin’, you know where to go to. Awfully convenient.

THE ONE WITH THE OTHER CHOCOLATE TREATS

Awfully Chocolate is no longer just all about the signature cakes.

They have a whole trunk of individually-portioned desserts – yes, all about chocolates, too. Super Stacked Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crumble and Salted Butterscotch Brownie are some that everyone knows.

But we do have our favourites apart from these popular kids.

The White Chocolate Butterscotch Block (S$7.90 per slice) is a star.

This is essentially a swiss roll in a block of fluffy white chocolate. It might be a slight sweetness overkill for those without a sweet tooth, but when eaten with the salty butterscotch, it really cuts the sweetness out well.

People often speak of their truffles, and relate it to “biting into heaven”; we could not be any more agreeable. They are so creamy, and at S$1.60 per piece (S$1.80 per piece for the champagne ones), it makes a great gift idea too.

You might think nothing of this Chocolate Ganache Cupcake (S$6.90); we too initially dissed it as being just a flavoured buttercream topping. But this pretty thing is really decadent ganache atop soft, gooey cake.

THE ONE WITH THE NEW CHOCOLATE DRINKS

At the new outlet at Marina Bay Link Mall, expect a dedicated menu of hot and cold chocolate drinks. No, really. Chocolates are so versatile and Awfully Chocolate is so good with handling them – be it solid or liquid form, they’ve nailed it.

The drinks menu will feature chocolate drinks such as Classic Dark Chocolate (S$8), Mocha Royale (S$7.90), Chocolate Banana (S$8) and Skinny Hot Chocolate (S$8).

The Mocha Royale is so indulgent and flavourful that we decided immediately it is our favourite. Every cup is prepared with three full pieces of dark chocolate truffles to give the drink its richness and intensity.

Skinny Hot Chocolate is a lighter version of the Classic Dark Chocolate as it uses skim milk instead.

THE ONE WITH THE FREE TRUFFLES

In conjunction with the opening of the Marina Bay Link Mall outlet, Awfully Chocolate will be giving away a free box of Dark Chocolate Truffles with every order of a whole cake via their website - to be collected at this new outlet.

This offer only applies for collection between 02 May to 06 May 2016, and orders must be placed at least 2 to 3 days in advance. Even more reason to buy the cakes now, yes?

Awfully Chocolate
#B2-33 Marina Bay Link Mall
8A Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018984
Nearest Station: Downtown MRT Station

This post was brought to you by Awfully Chocolate Singapore.

An institution in Paris, Angelina Tea Room and Patisserie is opening in Singapore at the newly revamped Capitol Galleria. Famous for its signature Mont Blanc and the World’s Best Hot Chocolate, Angelina will be bringing a little part of Paris to Singapore come end May.

Angelina Singapore will be a two-storey tea salon that can accommodate 60 guests. It will be offering all day dining options, as well as a dessert boutique for takeaway of pastries.

Besides France, Angelina currently has outlets across the world in the following cities: Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. The Singapore outpost is its first South-East Asia outlet.

Angelina Tea Room And Patisserie
Capitol Galleria #01-82
15 Stamford Road
Nearest Station: City Hall