Socola Chocolatier + Barista (SoMA, San Francisco)
FEATURED: Hot chocolate
I know, I know this isn't a coffee drink... but I just had to try the most chocolaty drink since that's what they're known for! It's not in the photo, but they also added in a chocolate marshmallow to the drink (mine sank the instant I whipped out my phone for the photo). The hot chocolate from here has to be one of the richest, deepest hot chocolates I have ever had! It was creamy and not too sweet. Warning, it did cost $4.50 which I consider a steep price for hot chocolate. But boy, they know their chocolate.
This little shop had delectable truffles in a variety of flavors such as burnt caramel, chai, durian, earl grey, jasmine, and stout beer.
As for their drink menu, they proudly brew from Four Barrel Coffee to make espresso, americano, macchiato, cappuccino, latte, truffogato (truffle + espresso), soco-latte (mocha), and more.
If you're in the area for business or pleasure, stop in to Socola and grab a bite to eat at DragonEats next door for some quick Vietnamese street food!
Sincerely,
Meagan