Schwarzenbach is a specialty gourmet store selling high quality coffee beans, tea, dried fruit, nuts, etc. Next door is their chocolate shop, selling chocolate bars from many small batch artisanal producers, including local companies like La Flor, Garcoa, and Taucherli.

They also have an espresso bar, making coffee and hot chocolate using the products they sell. Last time we went, they had three “pure” hot chocolates on offer plus Becks Trinkschokolade, an organic free-trade brand, with a fun flavor varieties like Chai, Orange, Caramel, Ginger, and Chili. If you like it, you can buy their hot chocolate products here to make at home.

It’s takeaway only, which is nice if you are wandering the old town. But if you want to sit while you drink, we suggest walking two blocks up to the quiet Leuengasse park, which has lots of benches.

What to drink: “Intenso” for super strong chocolate, chili hot chocolate, or Tonka Dream coffee

Website: www.schwarzenbach.ch

Address: Münstergasse 17, 8001 Zürich