Sweet Moses is the ultimate hot chocolate destination. In fact, they use a recipe from 1911, and top it all off with a marshmallow square! Enjoy a cup today at 6800 Detroit Ave., Gordon Square, 216.651.2202. Credit: Photo via Sweet Moses, Facebook
This Lakewood sweet shop uses their famous chocolate to combat this cold. Made with a milk base, Fears’ hot chocolate is both decadent and rich, and topped with mini marshmallows. Try a cup at 15208 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216.481.0888. Credit: Photo via Fears' Confections, Facebook
Bonbon keeps their hot chocolate deliciously simple. This house-made cure from the snow can be enjoyed with the entire family. Sample some today at 2459 Lorain Ave., Ohio City, 216.458.9225. Credit: Photo via Yelp, Steve L.
An homage to the proprietor’s Venezuelan roots, the Vulcan (Spanish for volcano) is a cocoa rite of passage. Half-and-half and milk are infused with El Rey dark chocolate, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sip on some today at 792 W. Market St., Akron, 330.376.5282. Credit: Photo via misskyliesue, Instagram
Not only are the chocolate chips to die for, but so is the hot chocolate. The trick is that Blackbird adds dark chocolate to the bottom of the cup and lets the steam milk cover it. Sample some today at 1391 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, 216.712.6599. Credit: Photo via Instagram
Civilization’s Mexican hot chocolate is muy bueno. Starting with a bock of Mexican chocolate, this beverage is made with cinnamon and almonds. Delicious. Grab a cup at 2366 West 11th, Tremont, 216.621.3838. Credit: Photo via Instagram
Area Phoenix Coffee shop’s serve an amped up hot chocolate named “Choccolacino.” Phoenix’s secret cocoa recipe includes hints of vanilla and is kicked up with a shot of espresso. Credit: Photo via Instagram user stargazerlee
The Root Cafe in Lakewood has a Mexican Cocoa that is out of control good. Made with cinnamon, cayenne, and a touch a vanilla this should not be missed. Get a cup today at 15118 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216.226.4401. Credit: Photo via TripAdvisor, Terri C.
This is the 21 and up hot chocolate spot. We suggest the spiked coconut macaroon. Their house-made cocoa is combined with coconut flavored rum. Get a cup at 347 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216.622.2626. Credit: Photo via Yelp, Lina D.
Dewey’s in Shaker Square has a bunch of varieties of hot chocolate, but we suggest the Irish Creme chocolate. House-made cocoa is married perfectly with sweetened Irish creme. Try one today at 13201 Shaker Square, 216.991.1101. Credit: Photo via Instagram

Jason Beudert has had a dynamic career as a leader with The Walt Disney Company, ESPNZone, The Cleveland Indians, and as a restaurant entrepreneur. He is utilizing his twenty years of hospitality experience along with his love for the Cleveland food scene to contribute exciting and insightful food pieces for Scene. Along with being one of our food writers, Jason is also the food critic for WOIO 19 Action News, and makes a weekly appearance on Q104's Fee's Kompany radio show to promote food and the Scene. Jason is also a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure Magazine.