Winter in Utah isn’t complete without a warm cup of hot cocoa in hand. Whether you’re strolling through holiday lights, ducking into a bakery on a snowy morning, or making a cozy weekend plan with friends, this Utah Hot Cocoa Trail is your excuse to slow down and sip something sweet.
Save this guide for your next cocoa run — and don’t forget to tag your favorite local spot when you go. 🤎
🍫 Stop #1: Hatch Family Chocolates — Salt Lake City
📍 376 E 8th Ave, Salt Lake City
If you love rich, European-style drinking chocolate, this stop is a must. Hatch Family Chocolates is known for its thick, decadent cocoa made from high-quality chocolate — not powder. This is the kind of hot chocolate you sip slowly.
✨ Why stop here:
- Ultra-rich, European-style cocoa
- Perfect for chocolate lovers
- Cozy, elevated treat experience
🍩 Stop #2: Provo Bakery — Provo
📍 190 E 100 N, Provo
A Utah classic. Provo Bakery delivers all the nostalgic vibes with old-school bakery cocoa paired with warm donuts. This stop feels like a throwback in the best way.
✨ Why stop here:
- Comforting, nostalgic cocoa
- Fresh donuts made daily
- Ideal for a casual winter morning
🍫 Stop #3: Hot Chocolate Crawl — Salt Lake City
📍 Hatch Family Chocolates Hub, SLC
This one’s all about the experience. The Hot Chocolate Crawl offers a fun, tasting-style approach with different flavors, toppings, and combinations — perfect if you love trying a little bit of everything.
✨ Why stop here:
- Tasting-style cocoa experience
- Fun toppings + variety
- Great group activity
🍩 Stop #4: Banbury Cross Donuts — Salt Lake City
📍 705 S 700 E, Salt Lake City
Simple, cozy, and classic. Banbury Cross is famous for its donuts, but pairing one with a cup of hot cocoa just feels right on a cold Utah day.
✨ Why stop here:
- No-frills, comforting cocoa
- Iconic donut stop
- Perfect quick winter treat
🎄 Stop #5: Riverwoods Lights + Cocoa — Provo
📍 4801 N University Ave, Provo
Hot cocoa tastes even better when paired with holiday lights. Riverwoods offers a walk-through light display with nearby cocoa stops, making this a perfect evening outing.
✨ Why stop here:
- Cocoa + holiday light stroll
- Great for families or date night
- Festive winter atmosphere
✨ Stop #6: University Place Orchard Lights — Orem
📍 575 E University Pkwy, Orem
This stop combines Orchard Lights with nearby cozy cocoa shops — an easy win for a winter night out. Grab a warm drink and wander through the lights for peak holiday vibes.
✨ Why stop here:
- Beautiful light tunnels
- Multiple cocoa options nearby
- Perfect for photos + seasonal fun
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Warm drinks, twinkling lights, and discovering local favorites — that’s winter in Utah at its best. 🤎❄️
