Hot chocolate is a drink that can reduce levels of cholesterol and lower blood pressure; it is a signature of the winter season. Paired with various flavors that range from mint to marshmallows, we narrowed down the best spots around Cairo for that perfect cup of hot chocolate that will warm you up.
Chouchou
With the slogan “you know the deal when the chocolate is real,” Chouchou has been an unstoppable force in the field of crafting vibrant and diverse éclair flavors. Apart from éclairs, Chouchou is killing it with its authentic French hot chocolate recipe. It’s a must-try as it is made with pure Valrhona Guanaja Chocolate (a dark chocolate couverture from French chocolate makers Valrhona). If you’re not a big fan of dark chocolate, however, and prefer white chocolate more, then Chouchou got you covered with the Valrhona Ivoire white hot chocolate version. Currently, you can find Chouchou at Arkan Plaza, Phase 2, Gate B, at Sheikh Zayed City.
Ovio
Whether it’s lunch, dinner, or breakfast, Ovio provides a unique selection of fresh bread, delicious patisserie, and flavorsome dishes that are inspired by their European heritage. They have a few branches in Cairo; Maadi, CFC Mall in New Cairo, and Galleria40 in Sheikh Zayed City. They also have two other branches in Marassi Marina and Diplo (both on the North Coast.) Ovio’s Belgian hot chocolate hot is definitely delectable. You can even enjoy it with their signature Viennese cakes.
Koffee Kulture
Located in Arkan Plaza 2, Koffee Kulture (KK) is one of the most prominent breakfast and brunch spots in Cairo. They offer a new approach to hot chocolate that no other place has done before. The KK hot chocolate experience can be summarized in their chocolate sticks that you stir in hot milk to have a tasty hot chocolate beverage. It’s definitely a new approach and you can try it now to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
House of Cocoa
True to their craft, House of Cocoa is one of the spots whose hot chocolate speaks for itself. With some chocolate flakes on top, their hot chocolate is definitely worth trying. You can find its many branches in Cairo Festival City, City Stars, Downtown, and Point 90 Mall as well. With the hot chocolate, you can try their chocolate Christmas decoder cookies to get into the festive mode and celebrate Christmas.
Vasko
Vasko is an incredible genius when it comes to serving hot chocolate, with locations in CFC Mall, Point 90 Mall, Cloud 9 Mall, Mall of Arabia on the 6th of October, and Ramses St. in El-Korba. Even better, you can pair their famous chocolate cookies with one of their superb hot chocolate; a blend that is both crunchy and flavorful. We recommend the El Korba branch for the ultimate Christmas vibes.
Craving hot chocolate yet? You should, because each of these establishments is a refuge for not just hot chocolate but also other beverages. So in order to stay warm in this chilly weather, you can visit one of these stores and enjoy their hot chocolates.
