I've been hunting all over London for my top hot chocolate and I had to stop by Knoops for to try out theirs. I love how they not only have the widest variety of chocolate drinks to select from, ranging from different percentages of cocoa, but also the types of chocolate in those drinks from different countries, each with different flavor profiles (some more fruity, some more bitter - kinda like your coffee options).
Because it was my first time I asked for recommendations from the staff who was very kind and friendly to suggest either the 65% from Columbia and the 72% from Peru. I ultimately selected the latter was and really enjoyed my drink, especially on a cold winter day!! This chocolate is noted to have a "balance of fruity and bitter notes with hints of caramel and cashew." For me I did taste a little bit of fruitiness but couldn't appreciate the nutty cashew flavors. Either way it was delicious and I definitely want to go back to try their other drinks!! I heard the holiday chocolate with spices was also another popular drink.
There were some seating options in and outside. I think this location is relatively new in Oxford and can totally see it blowing up amongst the local crowd. read more