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    The Hot Chocolatier

    4.4 (220 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Macroon
    Beth G.

    Lots of sweets from cakes, cookies, chocolates, hot chocolate mixes, frozen hot chocolate and more. Prices moderate for the chocolates pre bagged ($13 for small bag for handful of chocolate covered peanuts)! Service helpful -no "welcome what can we help you find?" conversation but got our items and left bc they were closing at 6:00. Small area for seating.

    European Style Sipping Chocolate ($6), Candied Orange Hot Chocolate ($5), and various truffles ($2.75 each)
    Ame G.

    If you haven't visited The Hot Chocolatier, then you really should! Such a darling shop filled with SO MANY delectable chocolate treats. The truffles were so lovely! Everything we had was so decadent and the advertised flavors really shown through. My personal top favorites and highly recommended flavors to try are the Orange Blossom Truffle, Earl Grey Truffle, and the Peanut Butter Bon Bon ($2.75 each). We also ordered their European Style Sipping Chocolate ($6) and a Candied Orange Hot Chocolate ($5). Oh my LAWD! This is genuinely among the top two best hot chocolates I've had. Paired along with creative and delicious truffles, it was such a pleasing experience to the palate. Service was great too. Each staff member was very sweet (no pun intended) and efficient. I look forward to returning to enjoy more of their divine chocolate treats and highly reccomend visiting if you haven't yet.

    Small frozen hot chocolate
    Bailey B.

    I saw this place on a Yelp list somewhere -- maybe the best hot chocolate shops in the US? -- and immediately bookmarked it. I made a special trip while in town last week because I really wanted to try it. I can't comment on parking because I walked from several blocks away to enjoy the city. It did seem like there were some paid lots available nearby, though. The inside is actually pretty spacious and was clean and well organized. There's a wall full of shelved confections like chocolate covered nuts and such, and a cooling case with other treats. The drink menu has an extensive list of hot chocolate, a few frozen hot chocolate options, as well as coffees and teas. There are a few tables for seating and about 3-4 ladies were working hard behind the counter. The girl who took my order was a little spacey but nice. I asked her if I should get hot or frozen chocolate and she said definitely frozen. It was a tiny bit chilly so I was a little reticent, but it's hard to find frozen hot chocolate at home so I went for it. I felt bad because she very enthusiastically recommended the addition of strawberry syrup to make a sort of frozen chocolate strawberry concoction, but being that I don't like chocolate covered fruit that much, I had to turn her down. She seemed crestfallen and I felt really guilty. It's not you, it's me!! I wound up with the smallest sized frozen hot chocolate and a bag of milk chocolate covered pretzels to go. The price was pretty high imo, but potentially justifiable -- I just wish my treats had been better. The frozen hot chocolate was fine. It was sweet and chocolatey, as you'd expect, but I couldn't shake the feeling of a sort of powdery malt flavor -- reminiscent of powdered hot chocolate. Maybe that's what they were going for. But for me, it just doesn't convey a lot of richness or depth of flavor; it's as chocolatey as a Wendy's Frosty, which is fine, but I was hoping for something else. I still enjoyed it well enough and I'm more than willing to accept maybe this just wasn't for me; I'd be happy to try one of their hot chocolate drinks and was a little sad I hadn't. The main detractor was the milk chocolate covered pretzels. I opened them the next day to share with my husband and my goodness they were unforgivably stale. The chocolate itself had a lovely flavor and consistency, but the pretzels were just sad. Not enough salt, either. All around very disappointed in those. I don't want to end on a super harsh note. I'd definitely give them another try, but would probably aim for a hot chocolate instead.

    Pistachio orange cookie and hot chocolate.
    Geri G.

    Delicious with lots of options. During our trip to Chattanooga, we tried out the Hot Chocolatier. It was so good we went back both days that we were in town. It's a very cute shop that is open with lots of seating, one wall is filled with different chocolate options and creations and their display cases are loaded with handmade chocolates, cakes and cookies. They have a lot of options for hot chocolate and also coffee if you want more caffeine. We tried a few different things during our trip. We got their macaron cake, squirrel cheesecake, chocolate dipped strawberry cake, brown butter cookie, orange pistachio cookie, Dubai crunch truffle and different hot chocolates. Everything we had was delicious. The cakes were light and fluffy and their icing was amazing. The chocolate was creamy and tasty and the cookies downright addicting. Hot chocolates were creamy and bursting with flavor. Each time we went the staff was super friendly and helpful. Giving out suggestions or answering questions. It's a great place for sweets and drinks. We didn't try any of their more savory options but I would assume they would be on par with the rest of their offerings. It's just a fun place to grab a treat and to sit and enjoy some time.

    Squirrel and S'more hot chocolates.
    Jen D.

    The staff was very friendly and doesn't rush you to make a decision. We shared the bread pudding, hubby got the squirrel (hazelnut/caramel) hot chocolate and I got the s'mores with actual toasted marshmallows. They offer already bagged candy, snacks, and cocoa mixes as well as assorted chocolates and desserts in display cases. The food and cocoas are delicious.

    Egg not cake
    Fritzi G.

    Egg nog cake was very dry and dense. I wasted my money. The drinks looked good. This place is busy because there is no other dessert place around.

    Cakes
    Vanessa E.

    Pretty cute shop, but expensive! The cakes we bought were $9, and the frosting was a bit like gel.. a little old maybe? The chocolate was nice, the cookie butter being my favorite. Staff was pleasant.

    Turkey sandwich
    Joseph L.

    First time to the spot. The cashier was a little short and not friendly at first. After a few questions she opened up but didn't know the menu well enough to answer most of the questions we had. The sandwiches are great and freshly made. The hot chocolate was good. You could tell it was made the old way. One was a little chunky but the other one was smooth. Not sure why. I enjoyed the visit. It's a small place but has a cool vibe to it.

    Kayla H.

    Absolutely unique and creative as ever! Wish we could open one up in Florida but it wouldn't sell as good. From hot chocolate to frozen hot chocolate from s'mores hot chocolate to peppermint hot chocolate which btw (is my fav) OH and lets not forget the hot apple cider. WOWZERZ! We enjoyed every bit of it. They service, the waiting, the smells, the atmosphere was wonderful. We arrived in Chattanooga Saturday and found this gem later that night and had the cider and then came back Sunday evening before we headed to Asheville and got the hot chocolate. We had a sweet lady that gave me a sticker for my sticker book / bucket list book and she was super kind and very nice to talk to while at the display / ordering counter. We will definitely be back and will make sure to let everyone know about this fantastic little cozy place. Miss it already!

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    Michelle W.

    Great chocolates, specialty coffees, and hot chocolate! Very warm and friendly staff.

    Sarena T.

    If you're a chocolate-lover, this is THE place to go! There are truffles, cakes, coffee, TONS of flavors of hot chocolate like lavender and gingerbread, and frozen hot chocolate too! There wasn't gelato available (I'm assuming because it's winter). We went at night and the line wrapped all the way around the store so make sure you allot time. It moves slowly, but there are a lot of (pricy) items for purchase to contemplate that could make good gifts. No seating is available inside. Overall a cute shop with lots of chocolate options!

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    Terri M.

    Here is another place I was told I needed to check out. We got a cotton candy macaron ($2.50), frozen hot chocolate ($4.75) and Marshmallow on a stick. The macaron was wayyy too sweet and was overbaked. The frozen hot chocolate was nice on a super hot day out. My daughter really liked it, I thought it was ok, so she drank mine also. It was kind of like bittersweet overpriced chocolate milk. The chocolate coveted marshmallow was very tasty but not worth $3.95 for one. It was a dark chocolate with a good crunch to it. The employees seemed a little clustered and distracted.

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    4 years ago

    The staff was great especially miss Ashley !!!! Super friendly even when there's a lot of customers there. 10/10 !!

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    4 years ago

    Lovely the people where super friendly and the place is so cute. Just a lovely place to stop and grab a hot chocolate! Highly recommend!

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    We loved it. So cute and clean and all the desserts we had were delicious! The white hot chocolate is to die for!

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    5 years ago

    My boss gifted me a salted caramel hot chocolate. It was thick, flavorful, and really delicious. I look forward to visiting myself :)

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    Thanks so much! Glad you stopped by! See you again soon, hopefully!

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    8 years ago

    They had great service and the staff was awesome, the coffee wasn't all that great and truffles were good but not the cakes

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    6 years ago

    Let's keep this short and sweet: the staff is amazing and the chocolate drinks are amazing! This is a new family favorite in Chattanooga.

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    Wonderful place. Ashley was the sweetest person when I went. Great service and I enjoyed being there.

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    Ask the Community - The Hot Chocolatier

    Do they have dairy free milk options for the hot chocolate?

    Probably not. I would just ask before they make anything for you.

    Do they sell chocolate covered strawberries?

    Each time I have been there they did but I would imagine it might be seasonal.

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    Milk & Honey

    4.4
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    sweetest, friendliest service, great food, especially the waffles! cutest ambiance! definitely…read morerecommend.

    Milk & Honey absolutely lived up to the hype. We went for breakfast, and despite the fact that they…read moredon't take reservations, we didn't have to wait at all which already felt like a small miracle. Our server Katie was fantastic. Since it was our first visit and everything on the menu spoke to us, she helped steer us in the right direction. I ended up ordering the pistachio croissant, and honestly... I'd go back for that alone. It was warm, huge by croissant standards, and absolutely heavenly. I even grabbed another one to take home because Future Me deserved a little happiness too. We also tried the raspberry lemon danish, which was a delicious combo, but the pistachio croissant stole the show without breaking a sweat. We started with the poutine, and while it wasn't the traditional version I've had before, it was incredible. Instead of cheese curds blocks, it came with pulled pork and melted cheese, and somehow it just worked. Comfort food with a little Southern flair. For breakfast, we had the ham and cheese omelet with breakfast potatoes. It was exactly what you want it to be--classic, satisfying, and impossible to regret if that's your usual order. I also tried the Liquid Gold juice. Their juice selection is impressive, but I may have accidentally found my forever order on the first try. It was so refreshing, with just a hint of ginger. For a hot drink, I highly recommend the London fog. I'm not usually a tea fan but if you don't want coffee, this is an excellent option. Before we left, we picked up some of their salted caramels to go, and they make the perfect little gift... assuming you have enough self-control not to eat them all in the car. The vibe here is upscale southern diner. One of the signs on the wall said, "All are welcome, but you need to act right," and honestly, that's the kind of life advice we could all use. I also really appreciated that parking was free. In Chattanooga these days it's hard finding a place where you don't have to scan a QR code, download an app, and pay to park just to eat. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Milk & Honey is absolutely worth a visit...and if you're debating the pistachio croissant, stop debating and just order it. Your only regret will be not getting a second one.

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    Selection of their hot sauces
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