It's obnoxiously cold outside, which means winter--the season for hot chocolate--is nearly here! Flyby decided to selflessly brave the elements to offer you a list of the Square’s best warm chocolatey beverage offerings. Following our extensive research, we present you with some of our favorites:

LA Burdick
If you haven't been to LA Burdick, you’re definitely missing out. There's no question that Burdick tops the list for best hot chocolate in the square. Their thick, rich beverage tastes like melted chocolate heaven, and you get to pick between either milk or dark chocolate. It's very filling, so make sure to save room if you're planning on heading there after a meal!

Crema Café
Although nothing can beat LA Burdick’s delectable treats, Crema Café makes for a close second. This hot chocolate is slightly more bitter than Burdick's, which might be preferable for some. Pro tip: Ask for whipped cream and cinnamon to make your drink extra special.

Café Pamplona
Café Pamplona is a hidden gem. If you haven't been, you should definitely check out this delightful little place. The hot chocolate here tastes pretty standard, but the Euro feel makes the experience that much more special.

Peet’s Café
The presentation of Peet's hot chocolate is pretty impressive and the flavor is very creamy with the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. A solid choice!

Starbucks
Sure, Starbucks isn’t a sophisticated café that devotes itself to making the perfect hot chocolate, but they have plenty of variety in their flavors and Starbucks is ubiquitous enough that a steaming hot beverage is always within easy reach. We particularly reccomend the peppermint hot chocolate for a winter delight!