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.

It’s hot and there’s a lot of pink. Does that make it hot pink? Topped with pink whipped cream, marshmallows, and a little Hello Kitty character, Chez Peachy’s Hot Chocolate with oat milk is both belly-warming and a sight to be seen.

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.

Just as decorative as it is tasty! During the holidays, chances are you’ll get a gingerbread cookie dabbing (the pose/dance move). It’s even fun enough to make someone like me look cool in public — hot cocoa mustache and all.

Say bonjour to Ghini’s Mexican Chocolate Hot Chocolate. This warm vessel is packed with rich chocolate, spices, whipped cream, and a cinnamon stick. Order it with whole milk, soy, or oat, and then grab some pastries from La Baguette Bakery on your way out.

Yep, the local award-winning chocolate factory has its very own hot cocoa! Their chocolate drinks come both hot and cold, but we’re highlighting the hot ones here: sipping chocolate, house hot chocolate, Sonoran hot chocolate, and a drinking cocoa. It’s chocolate galore and order oat milk if you’re not wanting whole milk.

It’s a winter classic at all Presta locations! They serve a Peppermint Mocha but you can order it without espresso if you’re craving a hot chocolate. With a candy cane crumble rim, they also serve it iced if you’re already warmed up. Order it with whole milk, oat, or half-and-half.

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.

The folks at Tucson Coffee Cricket said it best: “Chilly mornings call for hot drinks.” Their Hanukkah Hot Chocolate is made with melted golden Hanukka gelt/chocolate coins wrapped in foil. Need a little buzz of energy in the morning? Make it a mocha.

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.