The over-the-top holiday decorations at Patisserie Christian was what drew our eyes at first, along…read morewith the gorgeous holiday windows, and our guide mentioned that the best hot chocolate in Strasbourg could be found there. After browsing the Christmas markets around the cathedral, we doubled back to sample their wares. At the back of the chocolate shop, there is a winding staircase to the dining room. It's charming and small, and a pastry display case is in the center. We weren't sure of the ordering procedures up here -- one of the staff motioned to me to go over to the pastry case -- I wasn't sure if it was self-serve or not -- but I sat back down and waited. I requested a holiday spice tea -- they said they were out -- and the rest of our party ordered hot chocolate. It was rich and thick and served in mugs (like cacao bean), and although good, some expressed that it wasn't the best they'd had. I was served a rich chocolate pastry and tea. The warm and cozy ambiance is the best part. Purchase chocolates in the shop downstairs before you leave.