The Best Hot Chocolate in New York City

MarieBelle in New York City stood out during our 2022 visit for more than its gourmet chocolate. Its look, its teatime, and of course its chocolate.

Chocolate Shop Atmosphere

For the look, this was one of the most gorgeous stores I had seen during our 2022 visit. It is painted this beautiful shade of blue and adorned with florals and gold accents. I was speechless and in awe when I entered. In the middle is a grand chandelier reflecting elegance as well as opulence.

Adding to this theme are the beautiful chocolates in pretty boxes topped with bows. This is the kind of chocolate that works perfectly for gifts, anniversaries, and any specific moment that one wants to go well above and beyond.

Cacao Bar and Tea Service

During our 2022 visit, there was a separate section in the back called the Cacao Bar. The room envelops you in warmth and delightful fragrance. We partook in the tea time, which was undoubtedly a fantastic experience. Teatime, in general, goes over quite well with not only the moms in the family, but this is something daughters certainly love too. The tea service came with finger sandwiches, homemade jams, and various delights like perfect macarons.

The best part for chocolate lovers during our 2022 visit was getting hot chocolate instead of tea. Throw away all of those notions of having tea because what is most important here is the hot chocolate. This hot chocolate is so above and beyond any hot chocolate I’ve tasted that I can say with confidence it’s the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. It is simply an amazing hot chocolate made without milk and tastes like melted chocolate in a cup. it is served in MarieBelle signature china with a side of vanilla-flavored whipped cream. At the time of our 2022 visit, the menu included flavors such as Aztec and Hazelnut.

If you can’t decide Johnny the Troublemaker, yes that is his name, provided samples during our 2022 visit so we could taste a variety. At the time of our 2022 visit, the menu also included the Midnight Espresso, a combination of dark chocolate and freshly brewed espresso.

For us in 2022, the hot chocolate was the standout, alongside the tea service, chocolates and atmosphere. Menus, flavors and service details may have changed since that visit.