Trend alert! Hot cocoa bombs are the hot item to keep us cozy this winter: a hard chocolate shell that holds hot chocolate mix and marshmallows or other candies. When you add hot milk, the shell melts and opens up so you can mix in the the cocoa and toppings. There are different varieties of flavors and toppings. Watching a hot cocoa bomb open is quite mesmerizing, and has definitely brought some warm memories for my family this winter!
Check out the WGN crew observing the magic of hot chocolate bombs:
Where to Find Hot Cocoa Bombs in the Western Suburbs
Berwyn
Old Fashioned Candies
6210 Cermak Road
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 788-6669
This candy shop also has a location in Indian Head Park and has been in the neighborhood for over 50 years.
Bloomingdale
Delish Cakes
148 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 303-2235
These glam hot cocoa bombs range from $5.00 – $8.00. They recommend pre-ordering. You can also put in a pre-order for a Valentine’s gift box with six bombs (milk chocolate, strawberry, and caramel latte).
D’s Treats
102 Third St.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 740-8195
Hot cocoa bomb sampler pack with 5 hot chocolate bombs cost $25. Single bombs cost $5.50 for a regular size, and $7 for the large. Valentine’s packs are available for pre-order.
Hanna’s Bakery and Cafe
231 E Army Trail Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 353-6104
These cocoa bombs are a little smaller, but the second-best price I have found at $2.99 each!
Carol Stream
Gourmet Goodies
1057 Fountain View Drive
Carol Stream IL, 60188
(630) 480-2612
Hot cocoa bombs cost, one for $6 or 4 for $20. They have over 20 flavors to choose from!
Downers Grove
Louisa’s & Millie’s Chocolates
5129 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 515-1630
Hot cocoa bombs cost $6.50 each and flavors include traditional, smores, cookies and cream. Pre-order only.
Forest Park
Geneva
All Chocolate Kitchen Store
33 S 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-2395
Hot cocoa bombs cost $12-$13 and come in cookies and cream, fairy, mayan, chai, mocha, caramel sea salt. Pre-order only.
Grahamβs Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream
302 S. 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6655
Hot cocoa bombs cost $11.98 for a large or four small for $24.98. Milk chocolate is available at the store or dark chocolate is available for pre- order.
Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Cocoa Bomb Company
783 Western Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(847) 852-6937
Classic bombs cost $4 and premium bombs cost $5. There are additional add-ons if you would like a vegan marshmallows or delivery.
Indian Head Park
Old Fashioned Candies
6933 Joliet Road
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
(708) 246-6560
This candy shop also has a location in Berwyn and has been in the neighborhood for over 50 years.
La Grange
Araceley’s Bakery
15 W Harris Ave #101
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1767
Hot cocoa bombs cost $5 each and include milk chocolate available in store.
Calbay Cafe
24 W Burlington Ave.
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2787
Hot cocoa bombs are available to order with take-out orders, while available.
We’re Nuts
15 W Harris Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-6887
Hot cocoa bombs cost $4.50 and include cocoa, white chocolate, caramel, peppermint, and strawberry. They have some in store and will have special Valentine’s day bombs and piΓ±atas coming soon!
Naperville
Le Chocolat Du Bouchard
129 S Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
These large hot cocoa bombs cost $12.95 and comes in chocolate, peppermint, and raspberry. They will ship or you can pick up at the store.
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery
111 E Ogden Ave #101
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 548-1668
4827 Illinois Rte 59 #101
Naperville, IL 60564
(331) 229-8175
These hot chocolate bombs are coated in Ghirardelli chocolate and filled with cocoa and marshmallows. Hot cocoa bombs cost $5 each and come individually boxed in chocolate or peppermint flavor.
Norridge
Edelweiss
7650 W Irving Park Rd.
Norridge, IL 60706
(708) 452-6040
Hot cocoa bombs cost $6 and are all milk chocolate. They have some available in store, but prefer pre-order because they go fast.
Palermo Bakery
7312 Irving Park Rd.
Norridge, IL 60706
(708) 695-5998
Hot cocoa bombs range from $1.25 – $2.50. They have hot cocoa bricks as well. (Best price alert!)
Oak Park
Sugar Fixe
119 N Marion Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 948-7720
Hot cocoa bombs are made in limited supply, so make sure you call before you leave. They are made with the luxurious Callebaut chocolate.
River Forest
River Forest Chocolates
7769 Lake Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-0891
They have specialty hot cocoa bombs that include vegan and dairy-free, with have a selection in the store. Prices vary by size and flavor but range from $6 to $7. They have special Valentine’s colors available and re-stock each day at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Palatine
Morke’s Chocolates
1890 N. Rand Road
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-3454
A little outside of our radius, but they do ship. They are $4.95 for the classic hot cocoa bomb.
Schaumburg
Sweet Occasions Bakery
525 W Wise Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 648-2500
Multiple flavors ranging between $3.50 to $4.50, individually. My daughter was eyeing the unicorn bomb! Milk chocolate and chocolate peppermint four-packs cost $10.99. Salted caramel, white chocolate, white chocolate peppermint, unicorn, and chocolate peanut butter cost $12.99 for a four-pack.
Sweetland Bakery
726 E Schaumburg Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 668-3080
Sweetland bakery offers milk and dark chocolate bombs for $4 each.
Western Springs
Smallcakes
4700 Gilbert Ave. Unit 53
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 505-3199
Starting at $5 each and a variety of shape molds and flavors including white chocolate, chocolate toffee, and peppermint.
Wheaton
Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream
119 W Front St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 221-1199
Hot cocoa bombs cost $11.98 for a large (enough for 2 servings) or four small for $24.98. Large milk chocolate bombs are available at the store. They recommend pre-ordering for small sizes or other flavors.
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