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Three kids enjoy the hot chocolate at Alf's Restaurant at Alta Ski Area

The Best Hot Chocolates
of Alta

By Adam Fehr 03-24-2019

Coming in hot!

Two keys to a successful ski day are to stay warm and stay hydrated. And while you're doing that, why not add a little chocolate and whipped cream to the mix? We went in search of the Alta's best hot chocolates, enlisting the help of Alta photographers and a few lucky "quality control" experts.

It wasn't easy, but it was delicious.

Below is our list of the Best Hot Chocolates of Alta ranked in order of difficulty, from easy-drinking green circle to approachable blue squares to black diamond hot chocolates only for the adventurous.

Green Circle | Beginners and Kids

Alf's Hot Chocolate

Alf's Hot Chocolate

Located in Alf's Restaurant at the intersection of Sunnyside, Supreme and Sugarloaf lifts, the Alf's Hot Chocolate is one of the best on-hill treats on a cold day, complete with optional whipped cream and turbinado sugar.

Albion Grill Hot Cocoa

ALBION GRILL HOT COCOA

The Albion Grill sells more hot chocolate than any other establishment at Alta. Located at the Albion base area, this hot and ready hot cocoa is a favorite of novice skiers. Bypass the traditional whipped cream for some flavor-enhancing marshmallows.

Watson Cafe Hot Cocoa

WATSON CAFE HOT COCOA

On the second floor of the Watson Shelter, the Watson Cafe serves a traditional hot chocolate with whipped cream in an oversized ceramic mug. Perfect for those who prefer a classic take on hot cocoa with unbeatable views.

Blue Square | Intermediate and Convenient

Slopeside Cafe at the Goldminer's Daughter

SLOPESIDE CAFE AT THE GOLDMINER'S DAUGHTER

The Slopeside Cafe at the Goldminer's Daughter serves a tasty hot chocolate made to order. Choose from whole milk, half & half, or a non-dairy substitute. The milk and chocolate are then steamed to temperature and served with a healthy topping of whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Don't want to fog up your goggles while grabbing a hot beverage? The Slopeside Cafe has a super convenient service window to the outdoor patio area.

Alta Java "Alta's Best" Hot Chocolate

ALTA JAVA "ALTA'S BEST" HOT CHOCOLATE

The Alta Java coffee shop is a ski-in/ski-out gem located at the Albion base area. While best known for their highly-caffeinated Susie's Special, Alta Java claims to also own the recipe to "Alta's Best" Hot Chocolate. Grab one of these tasty treats and rest your groomer-ripping quads at the slopeside beach.

Black Diamond | Experts Only!

The Baldy Brews Italian Hot Chocolate

THE BALDY BREWS ITALIAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Finally, we have the Italian Hot Chocolate from Baldy Brews. This dessert in a cup is best described by a longtime Alta skier:

"The Italian Hot Chocolate is a choco-holics dream! It is the best resort hot chocolate I have ever had, hands down. It even beat the Italian Hot Chocolate from Cervinia, Italy."

THE BALDY BREWS JITTERBUG

THE BALDY BREWS JITTERBUG

Spice things up with the "Jitterbug" Hot Chocolate from Baldy Brews. Located on the first floor of the mid-mountain Watson Shelter, Baldy Brews serves up this unique cup of cocoa with a garnish of chili powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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