The Best Hot Chocolates in Cornwall

The best thing about Cornish winters is snuggling up with a delicious hot chocolate in a cute cafe or on the coast.

Winter is the perfect time to share a list of my favourite spots in Cornwall to grab a decadent hot chocolate when out for a walk on a wintery day. There are of course SO many to choose from, and many that I haven’t personally tried, but these are a mixture of my current favourites and strong recommendations from others too!

What actually makes a great hot chocolate?

Of course it’s very subjective – everyone’s tastes are different and some may favour dark over milky chocolate, or rich vs sweet. My personal preference is something that’s a bit quirky, and heavy on the whipped cream and marshmallows! Unlike actual bars of chocolate (where I always think darker is better), I definitely have a sweet tooth when it comes to molten version.

1. Kabyn Cafe (previously named The Hungry Horsebox Co) – Gwithian

Coming in at number one HAS to be these epic indulgent hot chocolates from the Hungry Horsebox Co on Gwithian beach. Covered in chocolate sprinkles, fudge pieces, and garnished with a Flake, coffee swirls and even a stick of toasted marshmallows, I have never seen a hot chocolate like this anywhere else. A true epic dessert!

 

2. Poldhu Beach Cafe

I’ve been hearing rave reviews about Poldhu Beach Cafe’s amazing hot chocolates for years, but never made it down there to try them until a couple of weekends ago. It’s the perfect place to park up, go for a coast walk (or walk from Mullion) and then enjoy one of their quirky treat-based hot chocolates with ALL the toppings. We got a ‘Nestle Munchies’ one when we went, but there were others like Lotus biscuit or Mini Eggs too.

3. Blue Bar Porthtowan

Blue Bar in Porthtowan is the perfect place to sit and watch the waves go by from one of their window booths. As well as serving tasty food from mid-February all throughout the season, they’re famous for their delicious White Hot Chocolates. I know white chocolate isn’t everyone’s fave, but this is a super creamy hot chocolate that you just have to try!

 

4. Swanpool Beach Cafe

I love walking over to Swanpool from Gylly beach along the coast path with the dogs in Winter (although you can easily park in Swanpool’s car park too if you didn’t want to walk it!), and grabbing a hot chocolate here at the cafe before walking back. They have a seriously unique, luxury hot chocolate menu, with options including ‘Sticky Toffee’, ‘Malt Teaser’, and ‘Shy Coconut’. I think these could be up there as my favourites!

5. The Hidden Hut at Portscatho

Famed for its super popular feast nights in Summer, the Hidden Hut at Porthcurnick beach opens in Spring and serves tasty cakes, soup and hot chocolates throughout the daytime too. It’s a quirky little hut to chill out by, and of course has some amazing views of the south coast to enjoy.

 

Where are your favourite hot chocolates in Cornwall? What should I be adding to the list? Leave me a comment below!