It’s that time of year to enjoy some hot chocolate. So I put together a list of a few places and off I went.
First on the list was Jet Fuel Coffee Shop (519 Parliament St)
Can’t say I was impressed: it was watery. I would go back for their coffee though in a heart beat.
![hot - jet](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot-jet.jpg)
Second stop was The Grind House (281 Augusta) in Kensington Market. I ordered their chili hot chocolate and thought it was simply divine. Not to sweet, not to chocolately, not to spicy. It was well balanced and perfect (in my humble opinion)
![hot - grind](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot-grind.jpg)
Third stop was MoRoCo Chocolat ( 99 Yorkville Ave) in Yorkville. This white hot chocolate was certainly pretty but man oh man was it sweet. Not to mention a small cup (12 oz) was over $7. I know they use REAL chocolate and I know they are in Yorkville but still…..I was kind of shocked.
![hot - moroco](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot-moroco.jpg)
Fourth and final stop was Aroma Espresso (went to the Forest Hill location at 383 Spadina) Love the fact that they put a huge chunk of white chocolate in the bottom of the cup and then add steamed milk in order to produce the perfect cup of white hot chocolate.
![hot - aroma](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot-aroma.jpg)
Here’s proof of the white chocolate that they use:
![hot - white](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot-white.jpg)
I am now looking forward to my next crawl! I think it’s time to do a ________ crawl.
PS really meant to go to Soma (443 King St. W) but never made it. Who knows there might be a hot chocolate crawl part 2. Ya never know.
Aroma Espresso, hot chocolate, Jet Fuel Coffee, Kensington Market, MoRoCo Chocolat, Soma, The Grind House, Toronto, Yorkville
Dear Starbucks,
Today I was on twitter and read a tweet from @SteveatGoodLife that I could pay for my Starbucks coffee using my iPhone. I was ecstatic. This news made my day. (thanks Steve)
I am one of those people who carry around 4 different cards with 4 different balances and this app is really going to make my life SO much easier. I am truly in love with those companies who embrace technology. I sincerely think you “get it”. I follow you on twitter (and hope you follow me back…hint hint) and hope that other retailers will follow your lead and embrace this type of technology too.
Last week, I was at an independent coffee shop who asked me if I wanted a “loyalty card” – you know, the type where they punch a hole, every time you visit. I declined, just the way I decline when given coupons. If you want my business – for heaven sakes – go hi tech! I can’t believe coupons or those types of loyalty cards even exist.
Starbucks, you really know what you are doing and I’m impressed. Even though I can’t find a table (don’t ask – my neighborhood Starbucks is busy ALL THE TIME), I will still get my tall pike from you on a regular basis.
My daughter is also a fan of your hot chocolate (with peppermint), and I’m sure she will be downloading the app on her phone soon too. (She is 12). She once sent me a text on her way home from school that said “can i stop off at Starbucks and get a cookie”. How could I say no?
Congratulations once again for developing this amazing feature for your customers. I hope the news spreads quickly and more and more customers will be flashing their iPhones to pay for their lattes, cookies, coffees etc.
I am one happy customer! (can you tell?)
Cheers,
Vicky – @momwhoruns
Apps, customer, hot chocolate, iPhone, Starbucks, technology, twitter