Launched in 2011, the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Fest is the first city-wide festival of its kind in the world.
From January 17th to February 14th, the festival celebrates its 15th year with Vancouver’s top chocolatiers, bakeries, cafés, and gelato makers serving up bold and creative takes on hot chocolate.
If you’re in Kitsilano, don’t miss these standout creations:
49th Parallel Coffee & Lucky’s Doughnuts – Treat yourself to the Campfire Cocoa, toasted marshmallow and chocolate blend together in this hot chocolate with a velvety topping of flavoured cold foam.
Beaucoup Bakery – Indulge in the Cereal Dream FM, milk-chocolate hot cocoa steeped with toasted cornflake and oat milk, finished with Okinawan kuromitsu (black-sugar syrup) for smoky caramel depth.
Looking for more ways to sip and savour? Be sure to check out these other Kitsilano participants:
- The Good Chocolatier
- Killer Ice Cream
- The Pie Hole
- Provisions
- Purebread
- Thomas Haas Chocolates
- Uno Gelato
- Viva Cafe & Bakery
With so many delicious options, Kitsilano is the perfect spot to experience the warmth and creativity of this year’s Vancouver Hot Chocolate Fest.
Last modified: January 14, 2026
