Mark my words, there are plenty of chocolate concoctions in this town. But what’s not to trust about the cocoa bean when it’s featured in the name of the place? Hot Chocolate in Wicker Park lives up to the name. My favorites here are (surprise) chocolate infused, but what also thrills me more about this hub is their specialty of artisan cheeses. It’s a match made in Heaven.
Though the main menu is delightful, go here for the dessert – hands down. The dessert menu is not shy on what’s in the name. Six kinds of hot chocolate (I’m partial to the “medium” hot chocolate made of dark and milk chocolate with a touch of caramel) are more like chocolate soups than drinks. But there’s nothing wrong with that in my book.
Must, must, must order the Chocolate #1: warm chocolate soufflé with a scoop of smooth salted caramel ice cream and a homemade thin pretzel balanced on top. There are two things I love about this. One, it’s edible art and two, it’s not too sweet. The saltiness of the pretzel and snuggled touches throughout the ice cream beg to be eaten with chocolate. I swear that ice cream was scooped out seconds before being plated with a hot spoon, being slightly melted around the edges yet still holding its shape perfectly.
Ok, must tear away before I divulge all secrets and run across the street to satisfy my craving just writing this. Go try it yourself.
(photo credit Mindy's Hot Chocolate)
Mindy's Hot Chocolate
1747 N Damen Ave
Chicago
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