We found it.
After years of perfectly adequate but never-quite-right hot chocolates, we have finally found the one… in a Cornish bakery… in Essex.
Nestled in the heart of Chelmsford, The Cornish Bakery has one goal: to make your eyes widen as you gaze in amazement at the beautiful array of treats on offer — from stuffed lemon meringue croissants and pistachio-filled pastries to, of course, what they’re famous for: the Cornish pasty.
But we could easily give it all up for just one more of their Italian-style hot chocolates.
The menu offers two options: the Italian hot chocolate and the classic hot chocolate, the latter made with added milk for a lighter, less dense finish. One sip of that velvety, dense, liquid brown gold gave us a true Ratatouille moment, transporting us straight back to Italy in an instant.
With drinks under £4 and pastries under £5, this is the perfect spot for a weekend treat.
So, if you’re looking for one of the best local hot chocolates of your life, don’t waste another minute — head over to The Cornish Bakery in Chelmsford. You can thank us later.
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