Hot cocoa is the ultimate cold weather treat, and a wintertime staple in the Lake George Region. Whether you prefer traditional hot chocolate, smooth white chocolate, flavored varieties, or a spiked hot cocoa, these Lake George establishments will warm you from the inside out with their must-try hot chocolates.
Lindt Chocolate
Located in The Outlets at Lake George, Lindt Chocolatier features a hot chocolate and coffee bar that allows you to customize your beverage with any flavor of truffle they have in the store. Steamed milk is poured over your truffle of choice (think Peppermint, Snickerdoodle and Salted Caramel) and topped with fresh whipped cream for a truly unique and decadent treat.
Caffe Vero
Open daily on Canada Street in Lake George, Caffe Vero is a coffee roaster and restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch, as well as a delicious assortment of hot and cold beverages. Order a mug of their rich hot chocolate or smooth white chocolate, and add a milk steamer in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, coconut, almond, strawberry, raspberry or caramel.
Lake George Coffee Company
Inside the Courtyard by Marriott on Canada Street, the Lake George Coffee Company is open 365 days a year for freshly brewed coffee, baked goods and, of course, hot chocolate. Served with a frothy top, fresh whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and topped with milk chocolate shavings, this hot cocoa is so good, people order it in summer.
The Lagoon
For a toasty adult hot chocolate, stop by The Lagoon Bar & Grill on Canada Street in Lake George. Made with steamed milk, rich cocoa and topped with whipped cream, you can customize your hot chocolate with your choice of alcoholic beverages, including Irish cream, peppermint schnapps, rum-based cream liqueur, amaretto, bourbon and whiskey.
Lake George Winter Carnival
Fill your souvenir mug with steaming hot chocolate and all the toppings at the Lake George Winter Carnival. The annual Hot Chocolate Toppings Bar is held in Shepard Park on Saturdays in February starting at 5:30 pm and runs until the hot chocolate is gone. Souvenir mugs must be purchased online in advance.
Cozy Winter Vacation Rentals in Lake George
Come for the hot chocolate, stay for the winter fun! Lake George is a fantastic winter vacation destination with a variety of cold weather activities and holiday festivities. Although many of the resorts and hotels in the area are seasonal, our luxury vacation home rentals are available throughout the winter, and some even feature fireplaces and hot tubs.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy ski chalet or a snowy mountaintop lodge overlooking the lake, you’ll find it all at Northern Living NY. Browse our listings or contact us and allow our concierge professionals to personally pair you with the perfect home for your winter getaway in Lake George.
