Foodie 15: Where to Find Hot Cocoa in Tucson

Perhaps one of the coolest spots to sip on a warm cup of hot cocoa is on the second floor of Black Crown Coffee. Cradle that hot drink and people-watch as folks walk up and down Speedway Boulevard. Or, invite some friends and get cozy around a board game! Milk alternatives are soy, oat, and almond.

Comin' in hot is Coffee Times' hot chocolate, which can be made with soy, almond, coconut, or oat if you're not in the mood for dairy.  Disclaimer: the line is worth the wait so be patient, grab a hot one, and drive away with a big ol' smile.

The coffee at Crave is awesome but the hot chocolate is just as enjoyable. Pull up to the drive-thru window or pop a squat inside the comfy cafe. Aside from whole milk, they have almond, soy, half-and-half, and oat.

This thing's loaded! Whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzled this way and that — it's a work of art, much like the MSA Annex. Pull up a chair and enjoy the warmth of the sun during Tucson's winter. Order this with whole milk, oat, almond, soy, or half-and-half.

This colorful, casual eatery offers a menu with a section of vegan dishes, including tamales, vegan omelets, burritos, cheesecake, and warm cups of Mexican hot chocolate with oat milk. Stop by and say hi to the family this winter season.

When you're at about 8,000 feet, you're going to need something to warm you up! Elevated Espresso comes in clutch with their hot coffee menu but the hot cocoa is just as soothing. Order it with soy or almond milk if you're not in the mood for dairy, and then walk around the pine trees and absorb nature.

Topped with whipped cream, you'll wear that white mustache with pride because Ren Coffeehouse's hot cocoa is that good. Other than whole milk, order it with 1% milk, oat, soy, coconut, and almond milk.

On Savaya's menu, you'll find their hot cocoa labeled as a Steamer. Plus, if you're feeling saucy, you can turn any of their organic syrups into a hot beverage — caramel, vanilla, and hazelnut to name a few. They have a rotating selection of milk alternatives like oat, soy, and macadamia nut milk.

During the winter season, pop your head into the midtown coffee shop and order a hot cocoa made with housemade chocolate sauce! Order it with oat milk if you're not feeling milk from cows.