Top spots to get a hot chocolate in Tyne and Wear this winter
- Proven Goods Co.
Situated in the Hoult's yard, Proven Goods typically specialise in artisan doughnuts, however their hot chocolates are also unmissable. A speciality of the café is their 'Hot Chocolate Fluff' which is a classic hot chocolate topped with their toasted whipped marshmallow fluff and chocolate shavings. There is vegan alternatives and also a kids version.
Closest Metro station is Byker.
2. Gosforth Traders
Gosforth Traders are a neighbourhood café and delicatessen in the heart of Gosforth. They have an amazing food menu and speciality coffees, however their hot chocolates are a fantastic choice when you're sat in this cosy atmosphere. They have a classic hot chocolate, however they also have their special mint hot chocolate as well as other daily specials. If you are someone that likes to mix your chocolate with coffee their salted caramel mocha is a perfect option.
Closest Metro station is Regent Centre.
3. The Boatyard
An independent café on Cullercoats seafront, established in 2015, The Boatyard is an excellent spot for a hot chocolate after a wintery beach stroll. The Boatyard not only have their classic hot chocolate they also have a specific vegan hot chocolate that has vegan cream and marshmallows. Their special hot chocolate flavour is honeycomb crunch, an extra added sweetness that is extra warming in this season.
Closest Metro station is Cullercoats.
4. The Staithes Café
Located in the historic Dunston Staithes, this café offers high quality coffee, fresh local products and of-course a delicious hot chocolates. Their hot chocolates are a luxurious velvety taste. The café often does seasonal specials such as their autumnal maple spiced hot chocolate so be sure to check their socials to see what hot chocolate flavours are being brewed this week.
This café is the perfect spot for a sweet treat after a long quayside walk.
Closest Metro station is Gateshead.
5. YOLO Coffee & Kitchen
Based inside St. James' STACK, the talented baristas of YOLO will create smooth hot chocolates ready for a match-day or an afternoon of shopping in Eldon Square. Their hot chocolates come classic, vegan or white. They often feature seasonal drinks such as a toasted marshmallow hot chocolate - the perfect winter warmer.
Closest Metro station is St. James.
6. Café Floriana
This café is a hugely popular spot situated in a stunning Victorian building, right across from the Museum & Winter Gardens. It has a cosy, warm atmosphere and the perfect place to bring family and friends. Their festive specials often feature highlights such as their chocolate orange hot chocolate. The café is also dog friendly and the pups don't miss out on the treats with free puppuccinos' handed out to the cutest furry customers.
Closest Metro station is Park Lane or Sunderland.
7. The Dispensary
Renowned for their pancakes, The Dispensary should also be highly recognised for their wonderful unique hot chocolates. Their is plenty of classic hot chocolate options, however the highlights have to be their candy floss hot chocolate and the cloud 9. The candy floss hot chocolate is able to be tailored to your chocolatey taste but features on top a large bubble of candy floss, turning a traditional hot chocolate into a whimsical experience. Their cloud 9 hot chocolate, is a velvety white chocolate that will blow you away.
Closest Metro station is St James.
8. Bessy's Sweet Bakes
On a weekend you can find a blue vintage van on the seafront at South Shields serving up warming hot drinks and treats. Offering a range of hot chocolate flavours including their winter specials: s'mores hot chocolate and a white and pistachio hot chocolate. These rich blends are a perfect combination with the North Sea air.
Closest Metro station is South Shields.