Best Hot Chocolate & Winter Dessert Spots in Seoul 2025
A short and simple guide to Seoul’s best hot chocolate, cozy cafés, winter desserts, and the limited Ghana × Fat Witch pop-up in Jamsil.
1. Classic Hot Chocolate
Cacao Boom
Famous for dense, European-style hot chocolate made from real melted chocolate. Ideal for cold winter nights.
Fritz Coffee Company
Smooth chocolate drinks paired with buttery pastries. A warm and lively winter stop.
Harrer Chocolate (Seongsu)
Known for premium cacao and deeper flavors. Great for visitors wanting a rich chocolate experience.
2. Winter Dessert Spots
Onion Anguk
A hanok café offering tiramisu and soft pastries with warm winter ambiance.
Café Knotted
Seasonal winter cakes and colorful doughnuts perfect for festive photos.
3. Seasonal Pop-up: Ghana × Fat Witch New York
Dates: Nov 20, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
Hours: 10:30–22:00
Location: Lotte World Tower World Park (Olympic-ro 300)
A two-floor chocolate pop-up featuring Ghana chocolate and New York’s Fat Witch brownies.
Highlights:
- 1F café + limited goods + photo zone
- 2F story zone + message wall + Christmas booth
Recommended Desserts: Chocolate cheesecake, matcha cheesecake, mini cake series.
Reservation: Search “롯데타운 크리스마스 마켓” → select admission ticket → choose date.
FAQ
- Do cafés require reservations?
- Most do not. The Ghana pop-up requires booking during peak hours.
- Are menus available in English?
- Most cafés offer partial English menus or visual menus.
- Can I visit several spots in one day?
- Yes. Many cafés are close to shopping districts and subway stations.
