The Washington Post studies show that your risk of heart disease decreases as you eat more chocolate. Let’s face it: Everyone loves chocolate, and Penang is a mecca for delicious chocolate delicacies. Therefore, we’ve put together a list of 10 best of our favourite chocolate dessert cafes in Penang if you’re looking for a nice sugar boost.
Is hot chocolate healthy?
Hot cocoa is rich in flavonoids, which improve blood flow. Improved blood flow reduces the chance of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, improves heart health and helps you think better thanks to better blood flow to the brain.
How to make hot chocolate?
Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve.
10 Best Hot Chocolate in Penang 2025
1. The Mugshot Cafe
Only good, straightforward coffee and hot chocolate are offered at The Mugshot Cafe. Cappuccino made from self-blending cocoa beans is their top product. The latte is terrific, and the cream is delicious.This tiny cafe is often busy, especially on the weekends, which is a good indication!
Operating hours:
8.00pm to 10.00pm (Sunday -Thursday)
8.00am to 12.00pm (Friday – Saturday)
Address: 302, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
Phone No: 011-26447007
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2. Starbucks Coffee Green Hall
Starbucks Coffee Green Hall frequently changes the ingredients in their hot chocolate mixes. When we went, it was created with a combination of single-origin cocoa from Papua New Guinea and Pahang, which produced a very light and earthy flavour with a teh tarik-like finish. Even though they are famed for their freshly ground coffee, if hot chocolate is what you’re after, this place won’t let you down.
Operating hours: 8.00am to 10.00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Address: Ground Floor, Lot, 1, Jalan Green Hall, 10200, Penang
Phone No: 012-5039663
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3. Yin’s Sourdough Bakery and Cafe
Your desire for all things chocolate will be satiated at Yin’s Sourdough Bakery and Cafe. Everything from chocolate milkshakes to cookies to eclairs is available in one location. Try their distinctive hot cocoa, which is crafted with 70% premium melancholy liquid chocolate from a Hong Kong-based artisan chocolatier. Lovers of chocolate, rejoice!
Operating hours:
8.00am to 5.00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Closed on Wednesday
Address: 11, Pesara Claimant, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Phone No: 011-24195118
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Website Info4. The Alley
The Alley’s orientation has led to the development of these chocolates to cater to the tastes of Asian consumers, who are said to favour milky and sweeter flavours. It should come as no surprise that the hot cocoa served here is crafted with milk chocolates that have 51% chocolate, which may not be ideal for individuals who want their cocoa to be bitter and black.
Operating hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Address: 5, Stewart Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
Phone No: 017-3734829
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5. Constant Gardener Coffee
Standard chocolate is included in a range of hot chocolates at Constant Gardener Coffee Brasserie, including the intense and musky 75% Tanzanian cocoa, the citrusy 70% Ecuadorian cocoa, and the velvety 66.8% Brazilian cocoa. Their best-selling beverage is a 70% cocoa beverage prepared from beans acquired from Pahang and aged in used Glenfiddich barrels, which gives the beverage its smokey, citrusy, and well-balanced flavours.
Operating hours: 9.00am to 8.00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Address: Ground Floor, Penang Chinese Chamber Of Commerce Building, 9, Lebuh Light, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Phone No: 011-60787883
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View website6. Harriston Signature
A significant location for the Malaysian chocolatier Harriston Signature is in George Town, Penang. Both Tongkat Ali Cocoa and Crunchy Coconut Chocolate would be considered their signatures. The distinctive varieties include chocolate with durian which are Malaysians’ all-time favourite fruit, chilli chocolate, spice chocolate, curry dark chocolate, and others.
Operating hours:
8.30am to 6.30pm (Monday – Sunday)
Closed on Thursday
Address: 68, Jalan Kelawai, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Phone No: 04-2261626
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7. Salon Du Chocolat Gurney Paragon
The Salon Du Chocolat Gurney Paragon makes excellent hot chocolate in addition to its famous pastries. Request for the weekend special choice, which uses chocolate created by Cocoa Culture, a company founded by the creator of Chocolate Concierge Ong Ning Geng and sourcing its cocoa pods from Orang Asli households in Pahang.
Operating hours: 11.00am to 11.00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Address: Lot 163 D-1-02, Gurney Paragon Mall, Festive Square, Gurney Dr, 10250, Penang
Phone No: 04-6090437
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View website8. Roots Desserts Bar
The Roots Desserts Bar’s hot chocolate is a frequently disregarded item on the dessert-heavy menu and is particularly smooth, thick, and well-balanced. The technique used to create such a fantastic cup is the key; by heating the cocoa and milk combination with a filter coffee frother, the drink maintains its rich, creamy texture from the first taste to the last.
Operating hours:
2.00pm to 11.00pm (Monday – Friday)
12.00pm to 11.00pm (Saturday – Sunday)
Closed on Tuesday
Address: 72, Jalan A.S. Mansoor, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Phone No: 014-9099272
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9. Caffeine Chemistry Coffee
Chemistry of Caffeine Coffee uses Catunambu coffee beans, but what draws customers here is their alcoholic drinks and hot chocolate. The kahlua was able to stick out since the chocolate also had a nice amount of coffee flavour. Customers discover intriguing hot chocolate and espresso selections to entice you back into the caffeine and hot chocolate party game just when coffee starts to plateau.
Operating hours:
3.00pm to 11.00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Closed on Wednesday
Address: No.27, Nagore Square, Jalan Nagor, Georgetown, 10050 George Town
Phone No: 04-3055468
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10. 15 Grams
The Valrhona-based hot chocolates at 15 Grams, a chic brasserie, range from the dark, powerful Noir Guanaja 70% chocolate from Honduras to the lighter Dulcey golden and Ivoire white chocolate from France. The sharpness of the chocolate neutralises the richness of the marshmallows, making it less tooth-achingly sweet than it might sound.
Operating hours:
9.00am to 6.00pm (Wednesday – Sunday)
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Address: behind room18, 82 Lebuh Sungai Pinang, Karpal Singh Dr, 11600 George Town, Penang
Phone No: 011-39950749
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