A Sneak Peak to 2025 Participating Businesses
Interested in having your business participate in Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival? Please contact us at info@hotchocolatefestvictoria.com.
The Veranda at the Fairmont Empress
Featured Hot Chocolate
Meet Clifford’s Hot Cocoa: a fusion of red velvet and classic hot chocolate, crowned with cream cheese whip and served with a dog bone-shaped graham cracker. Indulgent, creamy, and utterly delightful – a treat that marries luxury and whimsy in every sip.
*No dietary alternatives available (cannot be made vegan or gluten-free)
Hours of Operation
Friday, Saturday and Sunday ONLY: 1pm – close
About
Overlooking the sparkling Inner Harbour, gather around the fire & enjoy a signature hot cocoa on the Veranda. Outdoor heaters will keep you warm along with cozy blankets!
Bear & Joey
Featured Hot Chocolate
Chili Hot Chocolate | gf
chocolate | ancho chili | cinnamon | gold
Coconut Macaroon Hot Chocolate | gf
chocolate | coconut | black cocoa dusting | toasted coconut flakes
*Gluten-free, and can be made dairy free for an additional charge
Hours of Operation
Daily: 8am – 2pm
About
Nestled on the border of Downtown and Fairfield, Bear & Joey is your neighbourhood meeting hub on Cook Street, a vibrant and spacious backdrop for people of all walks of life to gather, socialise, and enjoy wholesome brunch, coffee, and drinks!
Chocolate & Co.
Featured Hot Chocolate
A classic Hot Drinking Chocolate featuring a single origin Ecuador 71% cocoa Chocolate.
About
Victoria’s Home to the finest Chocolatiers, Chocolate Makers and Chocolate Suppliers
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio at the Inn at Laurel Point
Featured Hot Chocolate
Created with inspiration from a classic Thai Coffee, this indulgent creation boasts a velvety dark chocolate base that is elevated with a fresh basil infusion.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 11:00am, 3:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am – 1:30pm, 3:00pm – 9:30pm
About
Enjoy a trip through the world’s best flavours, without leaving Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour.
At Aura, we believe food should move you. That’s why we are always experimenting with quality local ingredients and new flavour profiles, it’s all about us letting you explore the world from the comfort of your seat. Take in the view of Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour as your senses go on a global adventure through bold tastes on beautiful plates.
Pendray Inn and Tea House
Featured Hot Chocolates
Hot Chocolate
Topped with marshmallows and whipped cream
Westholme Chai Infused Hot Chocolate
Topped with whipped cream and crumbled Graham cookies
Westholme Chai Infused Hot Chocolate
Topped with whipped cream and crumbled Graham cookies
Spiked Chocolate – Elevate your chocolate with a liqueur
– Meukow Cognac
– Ron Zaccapa 23 yr. old
– Bulleit Bourbon
– Grand Marnier
– Frangelico
– Amarette
*Gluten-free (cannot be vegan)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 7am – 10am and 11am – 3pm
Saturday to Sunday: 7am – 10am and 11am – 4pm
About
Step into the historic elegance of the Pendray Inn and Tea House, a Biosphere Certified treasure in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Our Victorian-style Afternoon Teas feature locally sourced, house-made delicacies, offering a taste of Victoria’s rich culinary heritage. Each of our nine guestrooms combines antique charm with modern comfort, providing a unique stay amidst our beautiful gardens and vintage interiors, perfect for enjoying our renowned Afternoon Tea service.
– Frangelico
– Amarette
*Gluten-free (cannot be vegan)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 7am – 10am and 11am – 3pm
Saturday to Sunday: 7am – 10am and 11am – 4pm
About
Step into the historic elegance of the Pendray Inn and Tea House, a Biosphere Certified treasure in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Our Victorian-style Afternoon Teas feature locally sourced, house-made delicacies, offering a taste of Victoria’s rich culinary heritage. Each of our nine guestrooms combines antique charm with modern comfort, providing a unique stay amidst our beautiful gardens and vintage interiors, perfect for enjoying our renowned Afternoon Tea service.
Pure Lovin’ Chocolate
Featured Hot Chocolate
Signature Oat Milk Hot Chocolate, made with real Fair Trade chocolate. Option to add coconut whip cream and a selection of toppings.
*Vegan and gluten-free
Hours of Operation
Daily: 11am – 5:30pm
About
Handcrafted Fair Trade chocolate and confections company, focused on creating vegan, gluten free and soy free treats so that almost everyone can enjoy high quality, delicious chocolate.
Floyd’s Diner – ALL Locations
Featured Hot Chocolate
Steamed milk and (Pink) white chocolate topped with real whipped cream and candied bacon!
*No dietary alternatives available (cannot be made vegan or gluten-free)
Hours of Operation
Daily: 8am – 3pm
About
Established in 2004, Floyd’s Diner is a Victoria, BC landmark. We attribute our growth to our loyal customers, new and old. In addition to
our satisfying portions we strive to maintain a fun and friendly, family-oriented atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Shirley Delicious
Featured Hot Chocolates – One Hot Chocolate Featured Each Week
Coastal Berry: White chocolate and raspberry topped with a vanilla whipped cream & freeze dried raspberry powder
Surfside S’more: Dark chocolate, toasted marshmallows & graham crackers
Cayenne Cascade: Cayenne, cinnamon maple syrup & dark chocolate
Citrus Grove: Chocolate orange topped with a dark chocolate whipped cream
Pacific Peppermint: Cherry candy cane with a peppermint whipped cream and crushed candy cane
Pacific Peppermint: Cherry candy cane with a peppermint whipped cream and crushed candy cane
Hours of Operation
Wednesday to Monday: 8am – 3pm
About
Little café in the woods on the West Coast of Van Isle with fresh baked goodies, brunch, lunch, coffee & treats.
Fickle Fig Farm Market
Featured Hot Chocolate
S’mores hot chocolate, with house crafted vanilla marshmallows, artisan graham cracker crumble, and house made belgium chocolate syrup. Available with espresso as a S’mores Mocha
*Can not be made vegan, but dairy alternatives are available
Hours of Operation
Fickle Fig Market on 1780 Mills Rd: Daily 7am to 5pm
Fickle Fig Express on 2489 Beacon Ave: Daily 7:30am – 5pm
Farm to Flight at YYJ: Monday to Friday 5am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 6am to 5pm
About
Local year round farmers market, bakery, bistro and cafe, offering seasonal and sustainable farm fresh produce open year round. Three locations to serve you in Sidney and North Saanich.
Caffe Fantastico – ALL locations
Roastery, Dockside and Tre
Featured Hot Chocolate
Caffe Fantastico & Sirene Chocolate collaborate to share this Winter Warmer Hot Chocolate for the Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival, bringing forward rich Tanzanian cocoa beans with a touch of clove and nutmeg, steamed and texturised by our talented baristi.
*Gluten-free (cannot be vegan)
Hours of Operation
Roastery on Kings: Sunday to Wednesday 7am – 6:30pm, Thursday to Saturday 7am – 9pm
Dockside on Harbour: Daily 7:30am – 5pm
Tre on Humboldt: Daily 7am – 8pm
About
Celebrating 30 years in coffee, Caffe Fantastico is an independent local family owned coffee company with three bustling Victoria locations (Roastery on Kings Road, Dockside on Harbour Road, and Tre on Humboldt Street).
Good Earth at the Bay Centre
Featured Hot Chocolate
Traditional Hot Chocolate
About
At Good Earth we are creating authentic, community coffeehouses… serving exceptional coffee and fresh, wholesome food, with a down-to-earth attitude.
Flourish BeauTea (Victoria and Langford Locations)
Featured Hot Chocolate
Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in hot chocolate heaven! Warm up on a cool Autumn night with this sweet, delicious treat.
About
A trendy, healthy lifestyle and locally owned tea cafe shop. Unique on handcrafted, premium cold brew and carbonated fresh tea. We also have variety coffee, latte, smoothie, dessert as assortment.
Courtyard Cafe at Hotel Grand Pacific
Featured Hot Chocolate
A creamy, rich, and decadent creation, topped with a marshmallow glaze and Skor chocolate bar.
*No dietary alternatives available (cannot be made vegan or gluten-free)
Hours of Operation
Daily: 7am – 6pm
About
A Victoria’s local, favorite meeting spot, the Courtyard Café has something for everyone to enjoy. Sip specialty coffees and tasty fruit shakes as you wonder out to Victoria’s Inner Harbour or sit at one of the bistro tables and watch the world go by.
Oso Cookies and Donuts
Featured Hot Chocolate
Bear Hug: A bold butterscotch hot chocolate topped with marshmallow cream and torched, finished with a hazelnut stick and crunchy toffee bites.
*Can be made dairy free (cannot be made gluten-free)
Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Friday: 12pm – 3pm
Saturday to Sunday: 11:30am – 6pm
About
A small family business that blends the traditional with modern ideas to come with up delectable dessert and drink experience. Making the ordinary extraordinary.
Rudi Express (Day Time Cafe)
Featured Hot Chocolate
Salted molasses and cinnamon hot cocoa, served with a house baked cinnamon biscotti.
*Can be made dairy free (not biscotti)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8am – 3pm
About
Rudi Express is Rudi’s little coffee and sandwich bar open for takeout Mon-Fri 8am-3pm. Rudi is an exploration of identity, story, food and home. Our dynamic menu is inspired by traditional Western European dishes, made for the West Coast. It is built on a foundation of great ingredients, passion and community, with a nose-to-tail approach, utilizing all aspects of the local bounty and geared towards “sharing”. We are extremely excited to tell you the stories about the relationships we have with our local farmers, foragers, fish mongers, craft brewers and wine makers. We invite you to come “break bread” with us and let our talented bar and culinary team take you on a laid back experience of freshly foraged food and drink.
Murchie’s Fine Tea & Coffee
Featured Hot Chocolate
For true chocolate lovers! Our French Hot Chocolate is deep, dark, and utterly magnificent. Thick and rich with a velvety texture, it makes an amazingly creamy treat perfect with your morning croissant.
About
As one of Canada’s oldest brands, our respect for heritage and tradition, our commitment to quality, and our expertise in blending tea and roasting coffee have been the pillars that have grounded us over the past 125 years and will continue to drive us forward into the next.
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