Best Hot Chocolate in Uptown, Chicago
The 8 top-rated hot chocolate in Uptown, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is hot chocolate at Emerald City Coffee (1224 W Wilson Ave), with a flavor score of 86 out of 100 from 6 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Hot Chocolate across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Emerald City Coffee1224 W Wilson Ave
- Ranked #2At Tiztal Cafe4631 N Clark St
- Ranked #3At Everybody's Coffee935 W Wilson Ave
- Ranked #4At Kie-Gol-Lanee Uptown5004 N Sheridan Rd
Thick and creamy, the hot chocolate is often described as decadent, though some found it too rich or stale.
- Ranked #5At Dollop Coffee Co.4181 N Clarendon Ave
- Ranked #6At Pick Me Up Cafe4882 N Clark St
- Ranked #7At Ridman's Coffee4758 N Clark St
- Ranked #8At La Colombe Coffee Workshop5158 N Clark St
The hot chocolate was often described as lukewarm, bland, and lacking sufficient chocolate flavor, disappointing many who tried it.