Updated on Apr 3, 2025
How to best conclude a day spent outdoors? With a delicious cup of hot chocolate, of course! Here are some of the most divine tasting you’ll find in the Townships.
Yamaska Café’s chocolat viennois is the new treat you absolutely have to try! Served piping hot and topped with Madagascar vanilla whipped cream, it offers a rich, velvety texture that chocolate lovers will adore. And if you’re more of a coffee fan, the café viennois is also on the menu!
A true Bromont institution, the Musée du Chocolat de la Confiserie is not only pleasing to the eye, it’s also a delight for your sweet tooth. The finest quality melted chocolate chips—your choice of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa, and milk chocolate with 34% cocoa—added to hot frothed milk … a perfect tried-and-tested recipe! Will your heart lean towards a mug or a bowl? Psst! Don’t hesitate to ask for their recipe, and leave with everything you need to make this precious nectar at home!
679 Shefford St., Bromont – 450 534–3893
Speaking of La Pinte’s delicious farm milk, did you know that besides a full range of milk products, their Ayer’s Cliff boutique offers exquisite caramels, succulent spreads, amazing coffees and hot chocolate drinks? A delicious cup of cappuccino and a rich-tasting mug of hot chocolate constitute the perfect complements to a family day spent outside in the snow. And for the next morning’s croissants, dulce de leche, chocolate spread and salty caramel will be your best allies.
1060 Westmount St., Ayer’s Cliff – 819 867-0131.
After a wonderful day of skiing or ice fishing on Lake Memphrémagog, why not stop by a chocolate factory? That's exactly what Chocolats Vanden Eynden in Magog offers you! Fine chocolates by the piece, a variety of chocolate bars, sweet treats, pastries, ice cream, coffee, and especially divine hot chocolate await you there!
464, Principale St. Ouest, Magog — 819 843-5158
For nearly five years, this little gem of a business has been operating in the heart of the town of Mansonville: Appalaches Torréfacteur acts both as a micro-roaster and a small, very friendly café! Here, when it comes to preparing hot chocolate, they don’t take any shortcuts! Indeed, they choose only the finest quality ingredients! Warm La Pinte milk and melted chocolate made by Chocolat Dicitte (who produce all their chocolates from the beans to the bar!)… We say YES! For an après-ski family moment, this stop will become a true must.
4, des Pins St., Mansonville — 579 531-8787
Set in the former head office of Dominion Textile, La Shop is a must-visit place to enjoy exceptional hot chocolate. You'll find something to satisfy your cravings on your next visit, whether you prefer white, milk, or dark chocolate. If you're feeling hungry, don't miss their delicious grilled cheese that have built their reputation!
276, rue Principale E, Magog - 819 843-2093
A true lair for specialty (and ethical!) coffee lovers, the Géogène micro-roaster’s Café is the perfect place for an end-of-day family break. When you consider how much care the owners put into making their coffee, it’s no surprise to learn that their hot chocolate is made from grated bean-to-bar chocolate. As frothy as you wish, topped with your choice of marshmallows … it will quickly become your children’s favourite!
1120 Prospect St., Sherbrooke – 819 791–2233
Finally, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention this very charming neighbourhood café and ready-to-eat caterer in Lac-Mégantic. By visiting their boutique you’ll find everything you’ll need to feed your family very well with there homemade ready-to-eat menu! And for a sweet treat, we especially suggest you add their different-size superb hot chocolate drink mix to your basket!
3807 Villeneuve St., Lac-Mégantic – 819 582–5136.
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