6 Birmingham spots to find delicious, festive hot chocolate

It isn’t the holiday season without a cup of hot chocolate in Birmingham. Keep reading to check out local fun places to get seasonal hot chocolate right here in The Magic City.

1. Red Cat

Looking for a jazzy cup of hot chocolate? Look no further. Red Cat knows how to make a holiday cup of cheer. This cup of hot coco is a work of art if you ask me.

• Location: (Pepper Place) 2901 2nd Ave S #120, Birmingham, AL 35233 | (Railroad Park) 1701 1st Ave S #101, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: (Pepper Place) Monday-Saturday 7AM-6PM | (Railroad Park) Monday-Saturday 6:30AM-8PM, Sunday 6:30AM-6PM
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2. O’Henry’s Coffees

Peppermint lovers, this one is for you. Try the hot chocolate at O’Henry’s loaded with peppermint and freshly made whipped cream. This cup of hot chocolate in Birmingham is the perfect way to start your morning in the holiday spirit.

• Location: Find the O’Henry’s near you.
• Hours: Hours vary by location.
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3. Frothy Monkey

Warm up with a hot chocolate from Frothy Monkey and don’t forget a warm cookie to go with it! Hot chocolate and cookies make the perfect duo to bring warmth to your chilly weather day.

• Location: 2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Daily, 7AM-9PM
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4. Big Spoon Creamery

If you love a marshmallow in your hot chocolate you need to try Big Spoon’s Hot Sipping Chocolate. The hot chocolate is topped with a torched, homemade, vanilla bean marshmallow. This hot chocolate in Birmingham is a popular seasonal treat only around for a specific amount of time, so make sure to get your hands on it this holiday season.

• Location: (Homewood) 927 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209 | (Avondale) 4000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Sunday–Thursday 12PM-9PM | Friday & Saturday 12PM-10PM
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5. Queen’s Park

Miracle at Queen’s Park is iconic in Birmingham, so make sure you grab a spiked hot chocolate served in a Santa mug while you’re enjoying the holiday fun. This spot is the perfect place to get in the holiday spirit and snap the most festive pictures.

• Location: 112 24th St N #102, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Monday 8PM-12AM | Tuesday & Wednesday 4PM-12AM | Thursday 8PM-12AM | Friday & Saturday 9PM-2AM
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6. FILTER

Try a unique hot chocolate in Birmingham at FILTER. They serve drinking chocolate with a house-made chocolate sauce, steamed milk + sprinkled with smoked sea salt. FILTER caught my attention with the touch of sprinkled in smoked sea salt. This is a hot coco I personally am making sure to try this winter season.

• Location: 1927 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM | Saturday & Sunday 8AM-3PM
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Looking for more holiday drinks? Check out our list of local holiday cocktails. Let us know your favorite holiday drink by tagging us @bhamnow.