Where to Get Hot Cocoa in Kansas City (YUM!)

Everyone knows that Starbucks has yummy, creamy hot cocoa with all the flavors, there are SO many other places for hot cocoa in KC.

With the current circumstances, we’d also like to recommend some small, local shops that serve up some AMAZING hot chocolate!

Whether you are in the north, south, east or west part of the Kansas City area, there’s a delicious cup of cocoa nearby to warm you up on these cold mid western winter days…

Check out our favorites below:

Kate’s Kitchen

8002 North Oak Trafficway Gladstone, MO 64118

This Northland diner has several rave reviews with many mentioning their “amazing hot chocolate”. They are also said to serve the best from scratch biscuits around, and the brisket omelet is a must if you are there for breakfast!

Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolates

1819 McGee St. KCMO

Located in the Crossroads, this quaint shop offers a wide array of delicious hot cocoa flavors. Their signature Venezuelan Spiced hot chocolate is made with steamed milk, dark chocolate, nine spices , two kinds of chiles, homemade whipped cream and marshmallows – a must try!

Parisi Coffee

2 Locations:

Union Station: 30 W Pershing Rd #100 Kansas City, MO

Downtown Overland Park Cafe: 7261 W. 80th St Overland Park, KS

A wonderful cafe owned and run by a proud Sicilian family with Kansas City roots. The hot chocolate here, cioccolato, is extra special! Treat yourself and indulge in a cup of this rich, molten chocolate with house-made marshmallow.

Mud Pie Vegan Bakery and Coffee House

1615 W 39th St (between Wyoming & Genessee St), Kansas City, MO

Lovely coffee and cocoa house for you and your littles! Located in a beautiful big yellow 19th century Victorian house, the upstairs has comfy beanbags, toys, books and a chalkboard to keep your kiddos happy while you enjoy your cocoa or get some work done. Choose from coconut milk hot cocoa, iced hot cocoa, and hot and spicy Mexican hot cocoa.

Yum, a Boutique Bakery

104 E. 43rd St. Kansas City, MO

YUM is Kansas City’s only vintage-style, small-batch bakery and boutique.

This fun, darling shop makes it’s hot cocoa, and all it’s pastries, from scratch with the best ingredients and lots of love! Available in original, salted caramel and Mexican coffee flavors. YUM!

The Roasterie Cafe

6223 Brookside Blvd (at W 62nd Ter), Kansas City, MO

2250 W. 47th Pl Westwood, KS

1204 W. 27th St. KCMO

4511 W. 199th St. Leawood, KS

2663 Wouthwest Blvd KCMO

This famous Kansas City coffee company was started in the basement of a Brookside home in 1993. Now with nine unique Kansas City cafes, they are said to serve “The BEST hot cocoa in town”! Supporting another local small business, the Roasterie uses Shatto milk in their cocoa. People say the coffee is great, but the cocoa is AMAZING!

Main Street Coffee House

107 South Main St. Independence, MO

Located on the Historic Independence Square, Main Street is the perfect Christmas movie coffee shop. Sip on a delicious cup of one of their specialty seasonal hot cocoas while you take in the cozy, relaxing atmosphere.

Poppy’s Ice Cream & Coffee House

307 SE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Located in charming downtown Lees Summit, Poppy’s is a delightful shop with heavenly hot cocoa. Warm up with a cup while Christmas shopping at the local small business shops nearby.

Love, Coffee

813 SW Lemans Lane Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Small, local business with a big heart, Love Coffee is your go-to place in southern Lee’s Summit for that perfect cup of cocoa! With many flavors to choose from and excellent service, you will return again and again!

Brick House Coffee Bar & Eatery

Nothing listed online

Harrisonville Square

201 E. Wall St. Harrisonville, MO

Take in the Historic Harrisonville Town Square while enjoying a rich hot chocolate from the Brick House. Warm and friendly, this establishment is also generous, giving a portion of every dollar spent at The Brick House to charitable ministries.

P.S. You Gotta try the Cinnamon rolls!

No matter where you choose to grab a cup of hot chocolate, we hope it’s extra chocolatey! If you know of othe fun places that serve hot cocoa, DROP in the COMMENTS so we can add them to our list and share with the rest of KC.

…everyone could use some hot chocolate this year…

From our family to yours, iFamilyKC

Where to Get Hot Cocoa in Kansas City (YUM!)

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