Winter is in full swing and you can’t always stay in bed with a great movie or go away on an exotic holiday. But sometimes you just need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even if it is just to fill your tummy with something warm and sweet.   To help you fight off the freeze this winter, TravelGround has compiled a list of 10 hot chocolate and coffee spots in Jo’burg you just have to try!

Take your next coffee break at this very trendy coffee shop ─ The Whippet in Linden is the ideal place to relax and spoil yourself with a giant mug of rich and creamy hot chocolate. They are renown for their White Chocolate and  Double Chocolate, served with espresso. You can also grab some heavenly baked goods and strong coffee to give you that extra bit of inspiration before heading back to the office!

For more information, call them on 011 782 7310.

4th Avenue Coffee Roasters is an eccentric coffee shop in the popular neighbourhood Parkhurst. Their large pink coffee roaster ensures an unique experience surrounded by the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans. Their red cappuccino is absolutely delicious, especially when you add a dash of honey. They also offer great coffee and hot chocolate, and the atmosphere is so relaxed that you will definitely be able to get some work done or finish that book!

For more information, call them on 078 622 1107.

Melt Chocolaterie in Bryanston is one of the best hot chocolate spots in the city. With their rich Belgian hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, cinnamon or chilli, this is surely an experience not to be missed! They even offer an option of sugar-free hot chocolate for guilt-free indulgence.

For more information, call them on 011 463 1578.

Father Coffee in Braamfontein is a trendy sidewalk café and a true coffee haven! They offer anything from espresso, ristretto, macchiato, cappuccino and lattes to the best Lindt hot chocolate you have ever tasted! This special chocolate drink is made with one white and one dark Lindt Lindor ball. These are mulled at the bottom of the mug, which is then filled with frothed milk. This coffee shop is the perfect spot for anyone, from students to businessmen. Pop in to escape the cold!

For more information, call them on 082 513 4258.

Warm & Glad in Craighall Park serves some of the best hot chocolate in Jo’burg, including a mochaccino for that all-important caffeine fix, hot chocolate made with milk chocolate discs and another hot chocolate made with dark chocolate discs. They use only Valrhona chocolate with no added sugar for these decadent treats and each cup is served with a little chocolate disc on the side. Go ahead, you deserve a break from the office! Relax on their comfy couches or at the coffee bar ─ even their flat whites are imbued with the taste of Lindt chocolate!

For more information, call them on 011 326 0786.

tashas in Hyde Park is famous for their two amazing hot chocolate options: one is a Lindt mocha latte made with a single shot of espresso, condensed milk, chocolate chips and hot milk, and it’s served with a Lindt chocolate bar. The other is the tashas hot chocolate, which is served in a mug and consists of two spoons of Nutella, a large jug of frothed milk on the side and two marshmallows for extra indulgence. Go treat yourself ─ you deserve it!

For more information, call them on 011 325 5024.

Café Cru is located in the courtyard of the luxurious Pivot Hotel at Montecasino. They offer a decadent white Valrhona hot chocolate made with a blend of white Valrhona chocolate, white chocolate powder and frothed full cream milk ─ the perfect way to end off a cold winter day in Jozi!

For more information, call them on 011 367 4367.

Motherland Coffee Company is an upbeat coffee shop in Rosebank that serves incredible warm drinks to get rid of those winter chills! Besides serving excellent espresso, they also have delicious hot chocolate, white hot chocolate and even an Iced d’Ivoire. These wonderful options are made with chocolate powder and frothed milk, and topped with dark chocolate shavings and cream for a special twist. They also serve African coffee beans filled with both fruity and chocolate flavours. Enjoy a slice of their superb cheesecake and a creamy cappuccino when you drop by.

For more information, call them on 011 447 8125.

Jozi Blue in Glenhazel is truly a coffee utopia! They boast five grinders and two espresso machines, and the perfect cup of coffee is at the top of their to-do list! Your caffeine fix is guaranteed with the options of their one single origin African bean or single origin Central American bean. A wide range of Bean There, Doubleshot and Union coffee beans as a pour over or espresso, as well as smooth hot chocolates are on offer. The aim of this coffee shop is to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere to ensure their customers leave with a smile!

For more information, call them on011 440 3798.

Salvation Café in Milpark is a popular daytime spot because of their addictive hot chocolate, made with real Belgian chocolate and milk. You can choose between white or dark hot chocolate and indulge in this guilty pleasure. It’s a lovely place to relax, read a book and take a break from the busy city life.

For more information, call them on 011 482 7795.

So, take some time out of your busy schedule to stop by a few of these hot spots ─ with these delicious drinks and cosy café’s there really is no need to be cold this winter!