By Emily Ranager
Special to amNewYork

After having strolled through the city in the cold, you and your guests deserve to warm up with one of the city’s best hot chocolates.

Max Brenner is a chocoholic’s paradise, with more than 10 varieties of hot cocoa. Kids will love Choco-Pops ($4.50), a hot cocoa with crunchy chocolate wafer balls, and sophisticated adults can opt for the chocolate chai ($4.20), a chai spice blend infused with hot white chocolate truffle. 841 Broadway between 13th and 14th sts., 212-388-0030; 141 Second Ave. at 9th St., 646-467-8810.

City Bakery may serve Manhattan’s most well-known hot chocolate. The lines can be long, but the thick, rich cocoa topped with homemade marshmallows is worth the wait. 3 W. 18th St. between Fifth and Sixth aves.; 212-366-1414.

One of the city’s most celebrated chocolatiers, Jacques Torres Chocolate Haven serves up five varieties of cocoa. Try white hot chocolate with a hint of mint or the Wicked, a classic cocoa with a dash of ancho and chipotle peppers ($3 each). 350 Hudson St. at King St.; 212-414-2462.

City Bakery's hot chocolate. Credit: Jori Klein