Hot Chocolate ; Comforting Addresses and Recipes

Hot chocolate brings the same indulgent pleasure all year round. At the end of the year, that pleasure grows even more.

Drinking a Good Hot Chocolate

Lausanne and its region are full of addresses to enjoy a comforting chocolate drink. Here are three must-visit places, between confectioner, tea room and chocolate maker.

Maison Buet ; Lausanne

It is impossible to talk about hot chocolate in Lausanne without mentioning Maison Buet (in French). Behind its glass doors, this confectioner offers a nice choice of indulgent drinks. Milk or white chocolate, there is something for everyone. The latter particularly appeals to those with a sweet tooth. The address also has a café, ideal for a comforting break right in the city centre. Other addresses await among the chocolate shops in Lausanne (in French).

Rue Grand-Saint-Jean 6, 1003 Lausanne
Website

Le Balzac ; Morges

Le Balzac is a true institution in Morges. Located in the town centre, it carries on the tradition of good, frothy, indulgent hot chocolate. The house works with some twenty cocoa blends from tropical islands and countries. The drink goes well with homemade pastries. For those who cannot get to Morges, a second address is in Lausanne.

Rue Louis-de-Savoie 37, 1110 Morges
Boulevard de Grancy 49, 1006 Lausanne
Website

Maison Cailler ; Broc

On a visit to Switzerland, a stop at Maison Cailler (in French) is a must. Founded in 1819, Cailler is the oldest Swiss chocolate brand still in existence. At the end of a playful, indulgent tour, a café offers the brand’s products. Chocolate, hot or cold, is of course on the menu. A little whipped cream adds a welcome indulgent touch.

Rue Jules Bellet 7, 1636 Broc
Website

Making a Good Hot Chocolate

To enjoy this comforting drink at home, a few recipe books work wonders.

Hot Chocolate ; Jean-Paul Hévin

Parisian chocolatier Jean-Paul Hévin has written a lovely recipe book devoted to hot chocolate. From classic to more whimsical, the book is full of indulgent ideas. Enough to treat yourself or impress your guests. The book is mainly found on second-hand websites.

Ovo Book ; Marina Kienast Gobet

The famous Swiss brand with the orange packaging has its own cookbook, by Marina Kienast Gobet. Born in Bern in 1904, Ovomaltine remains a classic loved for its malty flavour. Although sold in supermarkets, it lends itself to many recipes. Easy to use, the book offers original ideas. A nice way to treat yourself or someone else. Another Swiss chocolate drink to make at home, Glimmers (in French) also wins over sweet lovers.

Hot Chocolate