Winter is bringing a chilly breeze through Central Virginia, and it's the perfect time of year to cozy up with a warm beverage and a good book. If you're craving something hot and sweet this time of year, consider a steaming mug of hot chocolate from one of our real estate agents' favorite cafés in the Richmond area.

• Coco + Hazel - 2733 McRae Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
  A dessert restaurant that's also known as one of Richmond's best lunch spots, Coco + Hazel is a great place to go if you're a fan of chocolate. Located in the Bon Air neighborhood near many Richmond homes for sale, the restaurant makes some of the best sweet treats in town. Their hot chocolate, made using milk and chocolate ice cream, is perfection, and the creative milkshakes at Coco + Hazel are on a whole other level. 
  
  
• Sugar & Twine - 2928 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
  Nestled in the colorful Carytown district west of Downtown Richmond, Sugar & Twine is a cozy storefront bakery that serves up top-notch pastries. They make delectable hot beverages to match, including hot cocoa that's rich and creamy with just the right sweetness. Order in advance and pick it up at the carry-out window, or sit inside for a while and enjoy the welcoming ambiance.
  
  
• Whisk - 2100 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
  Located on Main Street in the heart of Richmond's historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood, Whisk has earned a reputation as one of the city's best bakeries since opening its doors in 2015. In addition to custom cakes and French-inspired pastries—the croissants and macaroons are especially irresistible—Whisk also offers a wide-ranging drinks menu, including sweet, dark hot chocolate and rich, creamy cafe au lait. 
  
  
• Shyndigz - 1912 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
  Shyndigz is a unique café and marketplace with a focus on locally-made goods. They offer some very tempting treats on the café side, including hot chocolate, coffee, cocktails, and desserts. The folks at Shyndigz have been known to offer hot cocoa "flights" with three unique flavors. The market side is also a pleasure to browse, with everything from local honey and coffee to sauces and preserves.
  
  
• Market St. Coffee - 111 N Market St, Petersburg, VA 23803
  The city of Petersburg, just a short drive south of Richmond, offers some excellent cafés and coffee shops of its own, with Market St. Coffee ranking among the very best. Excellent hot chocolate is served in the open, airy dining room alongside top-notch espresso drinks and locally roasted coffees. Market St. Coffee is located a stone's throw from these Petersburg homes for sale. 
  
  
• Can Can Brasserie - 3120 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
  You'll find something tasty for every meal of the day at Can Can Brasserie, a Parisian-style café that serves coffee and fresh baked goods in the morning and dinner, drinks, and desserts in the evening. Can Can Brasserie also serves one of Richmond's best cups of hot chocolate, made in-house from scratch. It's the perfect accompaniment to a fresh, flaky croissant or a decadent cinnamon roll.

Contact us today to learn more about life in Richmond. If you're looking for your dream home in Central Virginia, winter is a great time to find it, and our real estate agents are here to help every step of the way.