The hot chocolate in both Little Tokyo and Santa Monica’s Demitasse oozes warmth and is so creamy that it’s a must for chocolate lovers. It’s actually a lavender hot chocolate but for skeptics, the floral finish doesn’t overpower the chocolaty taste. It is made with E. Guittard Cocoa Rouge cocoa powder mixed with Tahitian vanilla and a dash of lavender oil. Lastly, it’s topped with a large fluffy marshmallow that is blow-torched to order, completing the most decadent cup of hot chocolate.

Check out Playa Provision’s Pastry Chef Kristin Feuer’s new Frozen Hot Chocolate with warm European drinking chocolate poured over peppermint stick ice cream, topped with a swirl of toasted marshmallow and served with Christmas cookies. This holiday overload will delight taste buds of all ages.

American Tea Room sources tea from all around the world and the results blend flavors and styles that reflect the American culinary and cultural fusion. Not only does American Tea room serve a variety of lovely teas, but this month it will serve CEO David Barenholtz’s Spicy Hot Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Tea latte for that extra spice and caffeine kick, as you shop in Beverly Hills this holiday season.

Churros Calientes on Sawtelle is the perfect spot for an afternoon snack or a late night sweet tooth craving. Think of being in a café in Spain, ordering golden brown churro with a cup of luscious hot chocolate. They use the best quality of organic cacao beans for their hot chocolate, making it an extra delicious dip for your made-to-order churro.

Lady Chocolatt is a charming mom-and-pop chocolate shop and coffee bar in West LA where one can find a multitude of Belgium chocolates and rich hot chocolates among sandwiches, quiches and croissants. Some of their Belgian hot chocolates include classic dark, extra dark, and white chocolate. Also, they also have organic, soy and almond substitutions. For all you chocolate lovers, Lady Chocolatt will definitely deliver for all your cravings.

Intelligentsia Coffee epitomizes hipster coffee shops, but it’s no doubt that the final product is delicious. Besides the different approaches for preparing coffee and espresso, ask your barista to make you a hot chocolate. Think: ganache with 60% dark chocolate, heavy cream, and steamed milk with beautiful foam art. Can’t go wrong here.

Besides it being fun to say, Guelaguetza is known for its moles but also creates one mean Oaxacan hot chocolate. Located around Koreatown, the hot chocolate is made with Oaxaca cocoa powder de primera calidad (finest quality) and blended with crushed almonds and cinnamon for a nutty and warm taste. Jonathan Gold deems this spot the best Oaxacan food in the country.

Chocolatier Blue debuted this year on Abbot Kinney from the Bay area and uses quality ingredients to produce mouthwatering chocolates. Not only does this location sell chocolates, they also sell gelato, sorbet, cookies and other treats as well as hot chocolate. Here, they use 70% chocolate, and cocoa powder. If they are out of the 70% cacao, an option like white chocolate hot chocolate exists.