2026 Participating Businesses
The Ruby
Featured Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Chai
Silk Road chai, hot chocolate, vanilla whipped cream and cinnamon-sugar
*oat or almond milk +1
*can be done dairy free without whipped cream
Unicorn Hot Chocolate
White chocolate syrup, steamed milk, marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles
*not available dairy free
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.00
Dietary Options
Gluten Free; Vegan; Nut Free
Address
The Ruby on Johnson – 642A Johnson Street, Victoria, BC
The Ruby on Douglas – 3110 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
About
The bedrock of the ruby is its people, who both cook and serve with love. The Ruby is very focused on the wellness of its employees, as this is both felt in the service and tasted in the food. The Ruby is comprised of a group of restaurant professionals who are very committed to their craft and absolutely love what they do.
Pendray Inn and Tea House
Featured Hot Chocolate
This Lavender White Hot Chocolate blends silky Rogers’ white chocolate with fragrant lavender for a calming, floral warmth. It is topped with a cloud of Earl Gray infused cream that adds a soft bergamot finish. It is a cozy drink with a refined twist.
Hot Chocolate Price
$12.00
Dietary Options
Gluten Free; Vegetarian
Address
309 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday – Sunday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
About
The Pendray Inn and Tea House offers a charming, Victorian inspired tea experience inside a beautifully restored 19th Century manor. Guests enjoy tiered Afternoon or Evening Scottish High Tea service in an elegant and cozy historic building located in Victoria, B.C.’s Inner Harbour.
Mosi Florentine Bakery & Cafe
Featured Hot Chocolate
We are offering an Italian Amarena Cherry Hot Chocolate, topped with Whipped Cream and a Chocolate Cherry Biscotti.
Hot Chocolate Price
$11.75
Dietary Options
Vegetarian; Nut Free; Biscotti can be left off and drink can be made vegan with alternative milk and whip cream
Address
5303 West Saanich Rd, Victoria BC
4649 West Saanich Rd, Victoria BC
1548 Fairfield Rd, Victoria BC
2045 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday- Sunday. All open hours at all four locations (different per location).
About
Mosi Florentine is a locally owned business that has recently expanded to four stores after 10 years in Victoria. We bake pastries and croissants fresh every morning, make Italian sciacciata sandwiches to order and serve Drumroaster coffee, all with a smile. We aim to create a cozy experience with delicious food & drink.
Bean Around the World (The Bean)
Featured Hot Chocolate
Creamy, cozy, with a little surprise—our Pistachio Hot Chocolate blends rich cocoa with velvety pistachio for a perfectly nutty twist on a classic favourite. Warm, indulgent, and irresistibly smooth, it’s the cup you’ll be dreaming about this season.
Hot Chocolate Price
S: $5.40,
M: $6.30,
L: $6.85.
$1 upcharge for alternative milk
Dietary Options
Gluten Free
Address
533 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
About
Cozy cafe in the heart of Chinatown, known for our delicious Americanos and friendly service.
The Fickle Fig Farm Market
Featured Hot Chocolate
Dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow hot chocolate, topped with a pillowy house crafted toasted marshmallow.
Hot Chocolate Price
$6.75 (12oz)
Dietary Options
None
Address
1780 Mills Rd, North Saanich
2489 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
Victoria International Airport
Hours of Operation
Daily from 7am – 5pm.
About
Year-round Farmer’s Market, bakery, bistro & cafe with 3 locations around the Saanich Peninsula.
Courtyard Cafe, Hotel Grand Pacific
Featured Hot Chocolate
A warm mug of hazelnut hot chocolate piled high with whipped cream and showered in cookie crumbles. Like A hug in A cup with A little crunch.
A sweet and creamy macadamia nut white hot chocolate piled with whipped cream. A warm, nutty dessert in A cup.
Hot Chocolate Price
$6.50
Dietary Options
None
Address
Courtyard Cafe, Hotel Grand Pacific,
463 Belleville St. #3, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
All week long – 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
About
Nestled within the Hotel Grand Pacific, Courtyard Cafe offers delicious pastries, express meals, and festive hot chocolate creations, making it a must-visit during the Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival.
Green Cuisine
Featured Hot Chocolate
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate is our limited-edition, sustainably crafted beverage featured in the 2026 Hot Chocolate Festival. This classic customer favourite is elevated with coconut whipped cream, generously drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, and finished with a pinch of salt. Creamy, smooth, and irresistibly delicious — heaven in a cup!
Hot Chocolate Price
$6.45
Dietary Options
Gluten Free; Vegan; Vegetarian; Nut Free
Address
Unit #5, 560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
About
Green Cuisine is a restaurant, bakery, cafe, and gelateria located in Market Square in downtown Victoria. Since 1990, Green Cuisine crafts delicious, affordable, and nutritious food made with sustainable ingredients. The journey began in 1990, and the commitment to sustainability, community, and mindful craftspersonship continues today.
Floyd's Diner
Featured Hot Chocolate
We are offering a pink white hot chocolate with whip cream, candied bacon and a drizzle of maple cream cheese. Yum!
Hot Chocolate Price
$6.50
Dietary Options
Gluten Free; Vegetarian
Address
James Bay
425 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC
Langford
721 Station Ave, Victoria, BC
Royal Oak
4496 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC
Gorge (in the Vic Hotel)
123 Gorge Road E, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Open 7 Days a week!
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
About
Friendly Family Diner, serving up great food and silliness since 2004. We have 4 locations to enjoy in Victoria, BC.
LURE Restaurant & Bar
Featured Hot Chocolate
Discover our S’more’s Bliss Hot Chocolate: A rich, velvety hot chocolate crowned with perfectly roasted marshmallows, a sprinkle of graham cracker crumble, and a decadent drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.00
Dietary Options
Vegetarian; Nut Free
Address
100 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC
LURE Restaurant & Bar and Delta Victoria’s Grab ‘n Go Cafe
Hours of Operation
Sunday-Thursday 6:30 am to 11:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 630 am to 12 am
About
LURE Restaurant & Bar offers a vibrant waterfront dining experience with stunning views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Inspired by the fresh flavors of Vancouver Island, Chef Curtis Toth creates seasonal menus using local ingredients. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch or celebrating a special evening, you’ll enjoy great food, BC wines and cocktails, and a warm West Coast vibe that reflects our love for the land, sea, and community.
Brentwood Bay Village Empourium
Featured Hot Chocolate
Smores Hot Chocolate: our house made chocolate syrup, steamed milk and toasted marshmallow syrup topped with real whipped cream, a dusting of graham wafer crumbs & chocolate drizzle.
Hot Chocolate Price
$3.75 to $6.25 depending on size & options
Dietary Options
Nut Free; Vegan, gluten free and dairy free options available
Address
Brentwood Crossing – 7103 West Saanich Rd., Brentwood Bay, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sundays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
About
Hybrid cafe, gift shop and licensed event venue located in beautiful downtown Brentwood Bay!
Cold Comfort Ice Cream
Featured Hot Chocolate
Spicy hot chocolate baked Alaska slice.
Hot Chocolate Price
$9.00
Dietary Options
Gluten Free; Nut Free; Dairy Free
Address
Only offered at our Rock Bay Avenue location – 2716 Rock Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
12-6 pm, Wednesday to Saturday
About
People say we are the pioneers of local handmade small batch from scratch ice cream in Victoria. Since 2010 we have been crafting unique flavours of frozen custard with organic cream and local yolks, and we also specialize in fun flavours of Nicecream that are dairy-free, with loads of GF options too.
Chocolat & Co.
Featured Hot Chocolate
Cocoa beans grown in the Vanuatu Archipelago in the South Pacific, handmade into a delicious drinking chocolate here in Victoria, sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup and a dash of sea salt.
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.00 – $12.00
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut Free
Address
703 Fort Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday- Saturday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
About
Victoria’s finest chocolatiers and chocolate makers
Pure Lovin' Chocolate
Featured Hot Chocolate
3 Signature Oat Milk Hot Chocolates; Black Forest, Candy Cane, and Spicy Chili.
Create-Your-Own option with 8 choices of toppings and flavours shots.
Also offering house-made vegan & gluten free Stroopwafles to accompany them!
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.99 – $10.49
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Address
102 – 3 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
About
Artisan, Fair Trade chocolate and confections made in Victoria BC. Women & LGBTQ+ Owned and Led. Vegan, Gluten Free, and Soy Free.
Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe
Featured Hot Chocolate
Orange Spiced Cocoa with Whipped Cream & Chocolate Orange Cookie
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.50
Dietary Options
None
Address
770 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 900 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
About
A sweet cafe offering homemade baked goods, hearty lunches and espresso drinks in our bright, airy cafe or outside on our large city patio.
Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse
Featured Hot Chocolate
Warm Spiced Hot Chocolate – hot chocolate made with chocolate sauce and cocoa with notes of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger root, black pepper and cloves.
Hot Chocolate Price
$4.25 (small)
$5.25 (medium)
$6.25 (large).
Alternative milks include Oat, Almond and Lactose Free (add $1.25 each)
Dietary Options
Gluten Free; Vegetarian; Nut Free
Address
784 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Thursday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Friday – Sunday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
About
We are a family owned cafe in the Humboldt Valley. We make all of our own baked goods and use Caffe Umbria Coffee and Westholme Teas.
OEB Breakfast Co. - Victoria
Featured Hot Chocolate
Pistachio Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Price
$12.00
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Address
856 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
7:00 am – 3:00 pm everyday
About
Bright brunch restaurant offering elevated brunch offerings in downtown victoria
Caffe Fantastico, Tre Fantastico, Fantastico Bar-Deli & Fol Epi
Featured Hot Chocolate
Sirene Zesty Orange Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Price
$6.00 (6oz)
$7.00 (12oz)
$8.00 (16oz)
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut Free
Address
Caffe Fantastico – 965 Kings Road, Victoria, BC
Tre Fantastico – 810 Humbold Street, Victoria, BC
Fantastico Bar-Deli – 398 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC
Fol Epi – #101 – 398 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
All day, every day!
About
Coffee Roastery / Coffee Bars / Bakery / Restaurants
Duo Café Bakery
Featured Hot Chocolate
Meet your new obsession: our caramelized white chocolate, kicked up a notch with a swirl of our house-made miso caramel for a little sweet and savoury magic. Creamy steamed milk (dairy or non-dairy, your pick!) makes it silky smooth, and then we crown it with a fluffy cloud of Chantilly cream, some chocolate garnishes, and a sprinkle of gold for that extra wow factor. Every sip is cozy, rich, and perfectly balanced – basically your hot chocolate glow-up 😉
Hot Chocolate Price
$11.00
Dietary Options
Vegetarian, Nut Free
Address
680 Montreal St (inside Inn at Laurel Point hotel lobby)
Hours of Operation
6:00 am – 8:00 pm – Daily
About
Whether you’re stopping by for a buttery croissant and hot chocolate, grabbing a wholesome lunch, or picking up a treat on your way home, we’ve got something delicious waiting for you – made from scratch daily with quality ingredients and no shortcuts. Open daily from 6:00 am
Malahat SkyWalk
Featured Hot Chocolate
Sink into a cup of pure comfort with velvety steamed chocolate milk, topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a generous drizzle of golden caramel. Finished with a crisp stroopwafel, chocolate minis, and a chocolate covered marshmallow, this decadent hot chocolate is a layered treat designed to warm you from the forest floor to the open sky.
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.00
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Address
901 Trans Canada Highway, Malahat, BC
Hours of Operation
9:00 am-3:00 pm – 7 Days a Week
About
From coastal forest to open sky, Malahat SkyWalk invites you to see Vancouver Island from a new perspective. In collaboration with the Malahat Nation, this world-class experience blends nature, culture, and breathtaking design in one unforgettable journey.
Interactivity Board Game Cafe
Featured Hot Chocolate
Roll 4 Hot Chocolate: let fate decide! Instead of choosing what type of drink you get, you’ll be handed several dice to roll. Based on your results you’ll get a hot chocolate with randomized sprinkles, flavour, toppings, and more! With millions of possibilities you’re guaranteed a unique drink every time.
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.50
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut Free, Roll 4 HoCho is versatile, offending ingredients can easily be omitted.
Address
723 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
11:00 am -10:00 pm; every day of the month
About
Interactivity is Victoria’s original and premiere board game cafe. We are fully licensed and family friendly with over a thousand games available to play. Your inner child loves it here!
House Of Boateng Cafe
Featured Hot Chocolate
Dark Rose hot chocolate, made with rose water, vanilla syrup, cocoa powder, milk (whole, Oat or Almond) Garnished with whip (optional) and dried rose petals.
Hot Chocolate Price
$6.50
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut Free
Address
2854 Peatt Rd #105, Langford, BC
Hours of Operation
9:00 am-3:00 pm – Monday-Sunday
About
Local Cafe in Langford BC. Small Family business. West African Inspired dishes.
The Empress Hotel
Featured Hot Chocolate
The Purrrrfect Hot Chocolate is a whimsical indulgence that evokes playfulness in every sip. This decadent creation features Velvety Black Forest Hot Chocolate crowned with Vanilla Diplomat Cream and a Fleur de Cao Dark Chocolate cat playfully pawing at a glossy “ball of yarn” bonbon filled with Morello cherry. Finished with a butter chocolate Sablé Cookie, it’s a cozy, cat-inspired treat that’s as charming as it is delicious.
Hot Chocolate Price
$16.00
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Can provide gluten-free and vegetarian options
Address
Q Bar / Veranda – 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
Q Bar, daily – 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Veranda, weekends – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
About
Q at the Empress, located in the most storied room in Victoria, is a must-visit culinary experience.
Fire + Water - Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Featured Hot Chocolate
Black Forest Hot Chocolate
Warm, silky, and boldly indulgent—our Black Forest Hot Chocolate captures the delight of the classic dessert in one irresistible drink. Rich hot chocolate is layered with ribbons of decadent chocolate and cherry syrup, and then topped with pillowy whipped cream, a drizzle of house-made sour cherry sauce, and delicate chocolate shavings that melt into every sip. Sweet, tart, and decadent from start to finish.
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.00
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Address
728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
Hours of Operation
6:30 am – 11:00 pm – 7 Days a week
About
Fire + Water offers an elevated dining experience showcasing locally sourced, sustainable ingredients reflective of the Pacific Coast’s rich culinary landscape. Every dish reflects a dedication to seasonality, technique, and bold, natural flavours, resulting in a refined yet approachable expression of West Coast cuisine.
The restaurant’s relaxed yet polished atmosphere creates an ideal backdrop for both casual and formal occasions. Whether celebrating a significant milestone, sharing a thoughtful gesture, or simply indulging in the joy of dining out, a visit to Fire + Water is an experience that lingers long after the final course is served.
Aerobic Geisha Coffee
Featured Hot Chocolate
Cupid’s red velvet cocoa, a tantalizing mix of white and dark chocolate, topped with decadent cream cheese icing, everything you would expect from red velvet cake in a cup! It will be love at first sip!
Hot Chocolate Price
$7.50
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Nut Free
Address
Victoria at Dusk event, exact location TBD
Hours of Operation
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, February 13th-15th
(more potential dates to come!)
About
Mobile tricycle based coffee cart, serving the greater Victoria area. Prioritizing local ingredients including drumroaster coffee, prepared fresh to order with our manual lever machine! Delivering happiness in every cup, where ever our three wheels can take us!