The Best W-S Spots to Grab a Cup of Cocoa

Get cozy by the fire in Winston-Salem this holiday season and enjoy a warm cup (or two) of hot chocolate. Whether it’s a classic mug of cocoa generously topped with whipped cream or topped with a marshmallow the size of your face, there are a variety of places to sip from in the city. Here are some sweet spots to get hot chocolate in Winston-Salem — hands down. 

Bobby Boy Bakeshop

Hot chocolate served up with a house-made marshmallow square the size of your face. Does it get any sweeter than that? It does! A neighborhood bakery focused on pastries and bread, Bobby Boy Bakeshop adds bits of chocolate chip cookies to those oversized marshmallows, blowing their homemade hot cocoa right out of the mug. If you’re looking for a little caffeine that’s on the sweeter side of things, try their Maple Brown Sugar Latte. 1100 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 facebook.com/BobbyBoyBakeshop | 336.955.3284  

Camino Bakery

Camino Bakery says that spice and chocolate paired together is holiday magic — and we believe them. Combining the fullness of hot chocolate with the smoothness of a chai latte, their Chai Spice Hot Cocoa packs perfection. 310 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 300 S. Marshall St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 300 Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157 (inside South Tower at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist) caminobakery.com | 336.721.9990  

Krankies

Krankies is known for its coffee-roasting creativity and concoctions — and the same goes for their hot cocoa. This holiday season, their drink menu includes the Toasted Coco Hot Cocoa, featuring a house-made toasted coconut syrup with house-made mocha and steamed milk. And trust the locals on this one because the rumors are true: Their ginger molasses cookies are undeniably soft, creating a delightful afternoon pick-me-up (especially when dipped in your cocoa). Take your treats on the go as you explore nearby Innovation Quarter. 211 E. Third St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 krankiescoffee.com | 336.722.3016

Louie and Honey's Kitchen

While not actually “hot” chocolate, Louie & Honey's Kitchen’s Dark Chocolate Mousse in a Cup is a decadent dessert that will leave you drooling. Check their weekly specials to see if it’s available when you’re visiting. Currently, the mother-daughter-owned baking company is offering a Mexican Mocha beverage, featuring a locally made spice blend of chilis and cinnamon with flavor tones echoing a rich mole. Of course, one of their famous cinnamon rolls is the perfect companion! 401 West End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 louieandhoneyskitchen.com | 336.422.7500  

BONUS: What better way to enjoy your cocoa than with a butterscotch cookie? We know just the recipe thanks to Nathalie Gray, matriarch of Graylyn Estate. Check it out here.   RELATED CONTENT: Savor the Season: Holiday Recipes