Photographe indépendantWhen it gets cold in Angers, there’s only one thing to do: warm up over a nice hot chocolate in a cosy location.
The colder it gets outside, the better it tastes. The snack is about to take on a whole new flavour!
Here’s a guide to our favourite hot chocolates in Angers to combat those winter blues. The perfect thing for an afternoon treat with friends, a romantic moment with your other half, or after a long walk around Angers city centre.
Both a tea room and a restaurant in Angers, Chez Marguerite exudes conviviality and good mood.
Whatever the season, you can enjoy a wide range of dishes that will delight your taste buds!
The seasonal menu is full of delicious crumbles, cheesecakes, tarts, buns, biscuits and other dazzling pastries! When it comes to drinks, you’ll be served well! The hot chocolate is delicious, homemade in a pan by Julie, the friendly manager.
There are teas, juices and smoothies to choose from.
If you come here often for lunch or an afternoon snack, you can also enjoy a Sunday brunch.
2 addresses: 7 rue Pocquet de Livonnières and 1 rue Saint-Laud, 49100 Angers
Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Saturday 12.15pm to 6.30pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm.
At the back of the spoon, you’ll feel right at home. Mouth-watering aromas waft from the oven and whet your appetite.
You’ll be able to choose from a range of carefully concocted sweets that change daily. To accompany your praline-filled chocolate cake or pink praline brownie, nothing beats a hot chocolate for a 100% chocolate experience. In the form ofa chocolate lollipop in a variety of flavors (there’s something for everyone), you gently stir it into your steaming cup of milk.
Fun and tasty, a combination that’s bound to give you a banana!
35 rue Toussaint, 49100 Angers
Monday to Thursday, 11.45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 11.45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come and discover this cosy new place that’s both a patisserie and a tea room. Everything is handmade, 100% homemade!
Marine’s pastries are each more beautiful than the last. A feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds!
As for Once upon a time‘s homemade hot chocolate, chäi latte or coffee, you’ll enjoy them on a velvet sofa in the heart of a soft, warm decor: the ideal place for a gourmet snack!
At lunchtime, you can enjoy savory tarts or take one to the office.
64 rue Baudrière, 49100 Angers
Monday, 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.
Le chou is the story of Céline & Estelle, two pastry chefs at heart, for whom the pleasure of the palate is a priority!
The name of their establishment is a nod to the emblematic patisserie. Bringing all choux lovers together in one place for the pleasure of your taste buds.
You can eat in, take away or even click & collect. For other gourmands, treat yourself to Breakfast, brunch, drinks and Tea Time.
The place is as magical as the food!
17 rue Saint Martin, 49 000 Angers
Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 7pm and Saturday 10.30am to 7pm.
A tea room like no other has opened in Angers. As well as the sweet and savoury treats on offer, Chat’Lon de Thé is also a place where you can rub shoulders with cats.
If you fall in love with one of them at first sight, you’ll even be able to adopt it! That’s because Marylène and Sarah, the two managers, have partnered with a number of associations to offer these cute little fur balls for adoption.
It’s a calm, friendly place that invites you to relax; you’ll be lulled to sleep by the purring of the felines, and can try the wide choice of hot chocolates, teas, coffees and syrups, or opt for a savoury dish at lunchtime.
23 rue St Aubin, Angers
Tuesday to Saturday, 11.30am to 7pm.
Located right in the heart of downtown, Fika is a café where the warm, friendly atmosphere goes perfectly with acreamy hot chocolate. Inspired by Scandinavian cafés, this place exudes an intimate, cosy atmosphere, ideal for a gourmet break. The hot chocolate, both creamy and perfectly balanced in flavor, is accompanied by homemade pastries made with a maximum of local, organic and seasonal products.
Let yourself be tempted by the originality of this colorful space, and immerse yourself in a gentle, refined Nordic-style experience, faithful to the culture of “fika”, the Swedish tradition of sharing a snack with loved ones.
70 rue du Mail, 49100 Angers
Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm.
Lili Gourmande is one of the best places in Angers to enjoy an excellent hot chocolate, thanks to its friendly atmosphere and warm ambience.
As soon as you walk through the door, the smell of home-made pastries greets you, and the cosy atmosphere invites you to relax. Lili Gourmande’s hot chocolate is a pure delight: creamy, smooth and perfectly sweetened, it is prepared with quality chocolate and served in a generous mug. For even more gourmet pleasure, you can accompany it with a homemade pastry, be it a chocolate fondant, a soft cookie or a freshly baked viennoiserie.
2 Rue Saint-Denis, 49100 Angers
Sunday and Monday 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday 12pm to 7pm and Saturday 12pm to 7:30pm.
This trendy café perfectly combines modernity and comfort, while offering a typically Anjou gourmet experience. Its relaxed atmosphere and stylish decor make it the ideal place for a tasty break after a day’s shopping or a visit to the city’s historic gems.
The hot chocolate here is delicious, and you can enjoy it as is, or personalize it with a touch of homemade whipped cream, melting marshmallows, or even spices to add a little character to your hot drink. At Smack , every sip is a moment of pure pleasure.
37 rue Boisnet, 49100 Angers
Wednesday to Friday 11am-4pm Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm
