The colder months are here and a hot chocolate to warm you up from the inside out sounds very tempting if you ask us.

Whether you like it plain or topped with cream and marshmallows, here are five of the best places you can get your hands on a hot chocolate in Bolton, according to Google Reviews.

All cafes listed below have at least a 4-star rating.

Cafes across Bolton offer hot chocolate so you can warm and cosyCafes across Bolton offer hot chocolate so you can be warm and cosy (Image: Getty)

5 of the best places to get a hot chocolate in Bolton

Cafe Chico

Location: 185 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PS

Google Reviews rating: 4.9

One customer said: “Absolutely great food and a really nice place with the friendliest staff. Me and the oldest boy have been on a tour of Bolton cafes this week and we agreed this was by far the best which is the highest praise we can give!”

Another visitor shared: “Cafe Chico is a cozy spot with some of the best spuds around - crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavour. The presentation is always on point, making each dish as beautiful as it is delicious. A great place to relax and enjoy tasty food!”

Bridge Coffee

Location: 109 Bradford Street, Haulgh, Bolton, BL2 1JX

Google Reviews rating: 4.9

One customer said: “Lovely coffee shop, very nice atmosphere and the food was lovely”.

Another visitor shared: “Great café. The food and drink were excellent quality and also affordable. The staff were also very friendly.”

Customers on Tripadvisor are also impressed with Bridge Coffee with one writing: “This is the best coffee shop in Bolton. What makes it so is a special combination that few other places achieve.

“The pleasant atmosphere and positive vibe only enhance the lovely food and drinks. The staff who work there could not be nicer.”

The Globe at Egerton Coffee Shop

Location: 273 Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9SN

Google Reviews rating: 4.8

One customer said: “Wonderful place to have brunch. I have been to The Globe twice, once for coffee and cake and once for brunch. There is a wide choice of food and cakes and also a gluten free menu. Am going again tomorrow”.

Another visitor shared: “Friendly staff, food lovely and a cosy little place to eat”.

Northern Ivy Cafe

Location: 166 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6EE

Google Reviews rating: 4.8

One customer said: “Lovely new cafe just a few minutes off Halliwell Road in Bolton. Good range of menu and everything is freshly prepared. The eat in breakfast is very filling and the takeaway salad filling and very tasty. We'll worth a visit if you're close by!”

Another visitor shared: “The most amazing food they never disappoint, the most amazing friendliest staff and such a good atmosphere love it here!”

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Monte Carlo Café

Location: 431 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6AH

Google Reviews rating: 4.8

One customer said: “Excellent food in a clean cafe, friendly staff. Would highly recommend.”

Another visitor shared: “What a little gem you have here. One of best breakfasts I've had in years. Keep up the good work”.