by December 13th is National Cocoa Day. Now that’s something to celebrate! A steamy cup of hot cocoa is the perfect way to warm up after being outside in the cold. I think my kids go outside in the winter specifically so they get hot chocolate when they come in 😉
If you’re looking for a place in Greater Lansing to grab a cup of hot chocolate you don’t have to go very far. We have plenty of options! Here are our favorite places to grab a cup!
Blondie’s Barn
5640 Marsh Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
Blondie’s Barn is a staple breakfast (and lunch) spot in Haslett. They serve up huge portions of delicious grub and their hot chocolate does not disappoint. They also give back to our community, which is one of the many things Lansing Area Littles loves about them.
Blue Owl Coffee:
East Lansing:
213 Ann Street, Suite C,
East Lansing, MI 48823
REO Town:
1149 S Washington Ave,
Lansing, MI 48910
Old Town:
1236 Turner Rd ste b,
Lansing, MI 48906
My kids love popping into Blue Owl Coffee to grab a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly day.
Chapelure:
4750 S Hagadorn Rd, Ste 10
East Lansing, MI 48823
Their hot cocoa is a mixture of chocolate powder & rich, ghiradelli chocolate sauce. Chocolate lover’s dream. Grab a cup with one of their delicious croissants.
Fidler’s on Grand
4805 N Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
If you have not tried this hidden Lansing gem it is a MUST. Their hot chocolate (pictured below) is a thing of beauty and their food is delicious.
Foster Coffee Company:
196 Albert St, East Lansing, MI 48823
Hot chocolate for the Littles and yummy coffee for us parents. Foster Coffee Co. is always a must stop when we are in downtown East Lansing!
Mitten Raised:
1331 East Grand River Avenue,
East Lansing, MI, 48823
Oh the delicious treats you can find at Mitten Raised. It’s one of our favorite places to grab cookies donuts. Their hot cocoa is velvety steamed milk with 2 kinds of chocolate. Right now they have these outrageous Hot Cocoa Cookie Bombs, which is the perfect topping for your hot cocoa!
Strange Matter Coffee:
2010 E Michigan Ave #103, Lansing, MI 48912
Another favorite place to grab donuts, coffee and hot chocolate for the kids!
BONUS:
Let’s not forget all the wonderful local bakeries offering the ever popular hot cocoa bomb. The kids sure do love them! Here are a few in the area that I’ve found making these gems.
* Not So Bland Cakes
* Panda Bakery
* Cinnamon Lane Cottage Bakery (pictured below).
* Cakes A Bloomin’
* Crowded Table Cookies
