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Foodie 15: Where to Find Hot Cocoa in Tucson

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Foodie 15: Where to Find Hot Cocoa in Tucson

by Matt SternerDec 18, 2024Updated Aug 4, 20263 min read
When the temperatures dip and the desert nights get chilly, there's something especially neat about a steaming cup of hot cocoa. Tucson may be known for its sunshine, but this time of year, local cafes and shops are serving up cozy, chocolatey beverages that are worth seeking out. Whether you call it hot cocoa, hot chocolate, drinking chocolate, sweet-liquid-that-burns-my-tongue-if-I-drink-it-too-fast, etc., here’s where to find some of the best hot chocolate in Tucson.
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Black Crown Coffee Company

4024 East Speedway BoulevardMidtown

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.
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Coffee Times Drive-Thru

3401 East Speedway BoulevardMidtown

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.
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Decibel Coffee Works

2631 East Broadway BoulevardUniversity & 4th Ave

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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.
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Elevated Espresso

12903 North Sabino Canyon ParkMt. Lemmon

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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.
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Savaya Coffee Market

2959 North Swan RoadMidtown

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.
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