Hotel Chocolat opens two new retail stores in the city's vibrant Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods. Bringing together the world of chocolate luxury and sustainable cocoa farming, the stores will feature a range of Hotel Chocolat offerings as well as their industry leading hot chocolate machine - the Velvetiser®?, making chocolatier-crafted hot chocolate flakes at the touch of a button. The two new retail locations will offer a unique immersive experience, fusing premium chocolate gifting and the beloved Velvetiser Cafe.

The Lakeview store location is set to open on April 3rd, 2025 with the Lincoln Park location opening later in April. New store offerings include: The backdrop of the new stores will be adorned with over 100 recipes in the Hotel Chocolat iconic "Wall of Chocolate", with flavors ranging from fruity Lemon Curd, spicy Chilli and Maple and nutty Praline. The stores will also be home to the beloved Velvetiser Cafe, serving the brand's signature drinking chocolate in eighteen irresistible flavors like Black Forest Gateau and Salted Caramel.

For the truly chocolate obsessed, consumers can also add a drizzle of liquid chocolate (on tap!) to their ice cream or baked goods for a taste experience unlike they've ever had before. Locals will also be immersed in limitless gifting options for loved ones, including the "Hotel Chocolat Chocolate Sleekster" which contains 27 of most iconic chocolates. The new locations will offer consumers an immersive experience of everything that Hotel Chocolat has to offer, including an opportunity to discover more about that brand's gentle farming initiatives and what it takes to grow sustainable cacao.

Hotel Chocolat's doors will open at 3334 North Southport in Lakeview and 900 West Armitage in Lincoln Park respectively. Chicagoans will be thrilled to learn that Hotel Chocolat will be collaborating with local partners on additional cafe and retail offerings. These include James Beard Award winning chef Greg Wade and his popular Publican Quality Bread who will be crafting an impressive pastry lineup including a custom must try banana bread and other signature baked goods.

Metric Coffee and Spirit Tea will be responsible for the cafe's lattes, cold brews, matcha and tea offerings, among others.