Nothing beats a nice warm cup of hot chocolate topped with a healthy dollop of whipped cream and plenty of marshmallows on a cold winter's night.
No matter how good a homemade cup of cocoa is, it is hard to replicate the magic of a store-bought festive hot chocolate.
With Christmas just round the corner, the Yorkshire Evening Post asked our readers for their top picks for the best places for a hot chocolate in Leeds...

7. Hotel chocolat, Trinity Leeds
Katie Laville said: "Hotel chocolat 100%." Photo: Katie Laville

8. Cup & Lid, The Headrow
Laura Marshall said: "Definitely Cup & Lid. Super creamy and indulgent." Photo: Laura Marshall



11. Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa, Guiseley
Steve Flower said: "Chevin Lodge hotel." Photo: Google
