There’s nothing better on a cold winter day than to warm up with a cup of the best hot chocolate in Staten Island. So, we’ve highlighted some of the coziest cafes and dining spots in Staten Island where families can get the best hot cocoa, coffee, and tea. You’ll find some familiar favorites on our list, as well as cafes you may not have been to yet…or at least not in a while! Whether you’ve just finished ice-skating, sledding, or snow tubing, are heading home after a day of errands with your kids, are gearing up for a road trip, or are simply in the mood for something sweet, you’ll find a place near you that serves up the best hot chocolate in Staten Island!
Where to Get the Best Hot Chocolate in Staten Island
1. Piece A Cake Bakery Cafe
177 New Dorp Lane
718-980-2253
Hours: Daily, 8am-8pm
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A warm hot chocolate with a cookie on the side makes for an extra cozy moment on a cold winter day, courtesy of this Staten Island cafe that’s been around since 2012. Order your hot cocoa wicked-style with a hint of cayenne pepper and sea salt, or traditional. Choose from an array of cookies, pastries, or cake by the slice. If you can brave a cold beverage this time of year, try the bakery’s signature frozen drinks, such as the frozen hot chocolate, frozen Mexican hot chocolate, or the very popular Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake. Available teas include earl gray, decaf earl grey, chamomile citrus, African nectar, mint, chocolate mint truffle, English breakfast and more.
2. Beans and Leaves
422 Forest Ave.
4916 Arthur Kill Rd.
718-448-0276
Hours: Forest Avenue: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-6pm. Arthur Kill Road: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-4pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8am-3pm
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Just as its name implies, this Staten Island cafe offers an array of coffees and teas. But you won’t want to miss its selection of chocolate drinks. Choose what temp you want your cocoa to be, then further customize it with a flavor, including mint, raspberry, hazelnut, peanut butter, s’mores, Mexicocoa, pumpkin, caramel, and more. Hungry? Treat yourself to a waffle breakfast or lunch. Waffles are served in a variety of ways here. Get them with chocolate chips, strawberries, or other toppings, or try the Beans Peanut Butter Overload waffle, which is as sweet as it sounds.
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3. Country Donuts and More
4357 Amboy Road
718-356-0884
3235 Richmond Ave.
718-967-7111
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 5am-10pm. Grill closes at 9pm. Sunday, 5am-7pm. Grill closes at 6pm.
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Everyone on Staten Island’s South Shore knows the famous Country Donuts! A local favorite that serves up lots of coffee flavors, it also offers tea, cappuccino and a really good hot chocolate that is served thick and very chocolatey. Get it to go or stay. Lots of doughnut and cookie options are available. Order breakfast and lunch here, too. Into healthy options? Check out the shop’s extensive smoothie menu that features items made with fruit and vegetables.
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4. The Colonnade Diner
2001 Hylan Blvd.
718-351-2900
Hours: Daily, call for hours.
Every Staten Islander knows the famous Colonnade Diner and all of its comfort foods. Open 48 years and counting, the diner offers an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert options. The Colonnade’s hot chocolate is unexpectedly delicious, and it’s hard not to ask for a second cup when you’re dining there.
5. Royal Crown Bakery
718-668-0284
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-8:45pm; Sunday, 8am-7:45pm
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Enjoy a hot cocoa with a snack of a delicious cookie or slice of cake. An extensive lunch and dinner menu is also available.
6. Bruno’s Bakery
1650 Hylan Blvd.
718-987-5859
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-8pm; Sunday, 8am-5pm
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Enjoy hot chocolate and many other warm beverages to make you feel cozy at this Staten Island Italian bakery. The dessert menu features an extensive selection of Italian and French pastries, mousses, and cakes.
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7. Something Sweet
314 New Dorp Lane
718-987-8088
Hours: Sunday, 11am-9pm; Monday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-10:30pm
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The holiday season is a perfect time to visit this ice-cream/dessert shop on historic New Dorp Lane. Order a hot chocolate, grab a seat at the counter, and enjoy a relaxing window view of lane shops. Other sweets available include milk teas, cakes and gourmet home-made ice cream with plenty of flavors to choose from.
8. Annadale Bakery
821 Annadale Road
929-284-3400
Hours: Call for hours.
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This Staten Island bakery offers an array of warm beverages including hot chocolate, tea, coffee, lattes, and more.
9. Panera Bread
280 Marsh Ave.
718-494-2450
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7am-9:30pm; Sunday, 8am-8pm
2965 Veterans Road W.
718-966-0304
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 7:30am-9pm; Sunday, 8am-7pm
2636 Hylan Blvd. Suite 125
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7am-9:30pm; Sunday, 7am-8pm
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Panera is a big chain, but its hot cocoa tastes homemade. Baristas make it with bittersweet chocolate syrup and foamed milk. Choose from a variety of other warm beverages, too, including the chocolate latte, coffee, and teas. Want to indulge your sweet tooth? Live for the moment and try the kitchen sink cookie, which is a blend of sweet and salty ingredients including milk chocolate, caramel pieces, and pretzels.
10. Starbucks Coffee
Multiple locations
Starbucks is plentiful on Staten Island, that’s for sure! The company’s hot cocoa can be made with a variety of milks to suit your taste buds. The nondairy Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte is worth a try, too.
11. Fina’s Farmhouse
20 Ellis St.
718-554-4039
Hours: Call for hours
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This cafe is located off the beaten path in the South Shore. When you walk in, you’ll think you stepped into a country coffee shop somewhere outside the big city. Country music plays and the atmosphere is warm and rustic. Enjoy a hot cocoa or choose from many other hot beverage the cafe offers.
