Who makes the best hot chocolate in Kansas City? This poll will decide
It’s time to pick Kansas City’s favorite cup of cocoa! Last week, we asked for your hot chocolate recommendations on The Star’s social media accounts, and you delivered a smorgasbord of suggestions.
We compiled the results and found that some choices were recommended by multiple people. You can find the top six locations in our poll below, ranging from well-known institutions like Christopher Elbow Chocolates to brand new spots like Jinkies! Coffee and Hangout.
Vote for your favorite with a simple click, and see the results below once your vote is cast!
If you can’t see the poll above, click here.
As great as your suggestions were, we couldn’t fit them all into this quiz. But never fear— here’s a crowdsourced list of hot chocolate lovers’ favorite spots in and around Kansas City:
The Pantry KC in Lenexa
The Littlest Bake Shop in Brookside (all gluten free & vegan)
High Hopes Ice Cream near UMKC
Westport Cafe in Westport
Panache Chocolatier in Leawood
Missouri Mud Co. in Raymore
Winstead’s in multiple locations
Aixois in Crestwood
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream in River Market and Waldo
Parisi Coffee in Union Station and Overland Park
Cafe Ollama in downtown KC
Herban by Laya, online only
Broadway Cafe & Roasting Co. in Westport and Waldo
Bizz & Weezy Confections in Crossroads
Made in KC Trolley Cafe in River Market
Messenger Coffee Co. in multiple locations
Of course, there’s only one way to know the best hot chocolate in Kansas City for sure: embark on an epic quest to sample them all! The Star’s investigative team is proud to announce—no, I’m just kidding. But this reporter will certainly be testing these recommendations on the weekends this winter.
Do you have more questions about local businesses or other great spots to visit in and around Kansas City? Ask our Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com or fill out the form below.
