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Lovers of hot chocolate will be able to indulge in their favourite hot drink on Friday, 31 January when National Hot Chocolate Day comes around.
Edinburgh has a breadth of options when it comes to the cocoa drink, some of these spots have gone viral for how good their drinks are - making them absolute must visits.
Everyone has their go to places to pick up a hot chocolate on colder days, with some preffering cream on top or marshmallows. Others prefer the thicker Italian style of hot chocolate, which is more like melted chocolate than cocoa powder and milk.
Here’s out look at eight places to pick up hot chocolate in Edinburgh this National Hot Chocolate Day.
5. Moo Pie Gelato
Moo Pie Gelato is another best known for their ice cream, but their hot chocolate is equally as famous. 26 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU Photo: Google Maps
6. Uplands Roast
No walk in the Meadows is complete without picking up a hot chocolate from Upland Roast. University of Edinburgh EH8 9LD Photo: Stock
7. Hobz
Small batch artisan bakery in Leith, serving traditional hot chocolate. 106 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DT Photo: c
8. Marshmallow Lady
Luxurious hot chocolate, toasted marshmallow, cream. What more could you want from a hot chocolate. 14 Rodney St, Edinburgh EH7 4EA | Contributed Photo: Contributed