Maybe you’re out and about in the city and want something chocolate-y and refreshing. Stop at one of these amazing DC stores for either an iced or frozen chocolate-themed drink this summer. (Looking for a great hot cocoa in DC, instead? Click here for that guide!)

1] The Chocolate House

Go For: Frozen Hot Chocolate

This is our #1 recommendation! Frozen hot chocolate at DC’s craft chocolate store in Dupont Circle (almost Adam’s Morgan) is your winning choice. Their signature frozen hot chocolate is unique to the District! It’s very cold (hi, brain freeze!), refreshing, rich and sugary. It’s basically like a wonderful cocoa milkshake for a hot summer day.

Visit them in the DUPONT CIRCLE NEIGHBORHOOD: 1904 18TH ST NW

2] L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

Go For: Iced Drinking Chocolate

EXTREMELY close second for an iced hot chocolate/frozen chocolate in DC! This Georgetown chocolate shop will not disappoint you 🙂 Just magical. Enjoy!!

Visit them in the GEORGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD: 1319 WISCONSIN AVE, NW

3] Colada Shop

Go For: Chocolate de la Abuela, over ice

We live for the energetic vibes at Colada Shop. It’s a wonderful place to go and lift your spirits and to meet up with friends over a pina colada. This shop also has wonderful Cuban coffee and hot chocolate/dessert creations, like churros. If “iced hot chocolate” isn’t on the menu, the staff have been very friendly about making it for us in the past 🙂 Viva el chocolate!

Visit them in the U STREET/CARDOZO NEIGHBORHOOD: 1405 T ST NW

4] Compass Coffee

Go For: Iced Mocha or “Iced Hot Chocolate”

Compass Coffee has lots of locations in DC, so you’re bound to be able to locate one during your DC escapades. They offer a solid iced mocha, and have a “secret menu” offering if you ask for “iced hot chocolate!”

Visit them at one of their numerous locations in VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS

5] The Royal

Go For: Iced Mocha

Royal DC is one of our favorite coffee shops in DC and we frequent it for the food and the drinks. It occupies a cool corner space in the LeDroit Park neighborhood (near Shaw) and has great vibes. Definitely try their coffee or their “Open Sesame” drink, and certainly go for their seasonal offerings… in the past, they served a Mint Dark Chocolate Iced Latte, and there’s always the classically perfect Iced Mocha; you won’t be disappointed. And, if you’re hungry, be sure to check out their food menu. We like going in the afternoon for an arepa!

Visit them in the LEDROIT PARK NEIGHBORHOOD: 501 FLORIDA AVENUE NW

BONUS! We just heard that TATTE Bakery and Cafe has an “Iced Chocolate” drink with house-made Valrhona sauce and vanilla. Yum!

Happy sipping!

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