With 70% cocoa, Ophelia’s first rule is to ask customers whether they prefer their hot chocolate thicker (to eat with a spoon) or more liquid. It can be made with regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk. Served in a cup, it costs €3.50 and pairs perfectly with pancakes, waffles, cookies, or the croissants available at this brunch spot, located between Casa da Guia and Bairro do Rosário.
Winter seems never-ending, but to keep you warm, we’ve searched for the best hot chocolates in Cascais. Some prefer it thick enough to eat with a spoon, while others enjoy a more liquid version, reminiscent of classic chocolate milk. From cups to tall glasses, milk chocolate to white — plus dark, salted, pistachio-infused, or flavored with orange and cinnamon — there’s no shortage of options to try in town. And, of course, many places offer plant-based milk alternatives like almond, soy, or oat. These are the must-try hot chocolates while the weather is still chilly — perfect for warming both body and soul.
