Angelina

Although Angelina is known as a tea salon, it is its legendary hot chocolate that has made this place famous with locals and visitors. Located on Rue de Rivoli, directly across from the Tuileries, it started as Rumpelmayer when Antoine Rumpelmayer opened his tea room in 1903. He later named it Angelina, after his daughter-in-law, which was probably a good move.

Their hot chocolate, the Chocolat l’Africain, which took its name from the source of the cacao beans, is an incredibly thick and rich chocolate drink, barely sweet, and is served in a steaming pot with a bowl of homemade whipped cream on the side. Famous and dedicated fans of this brew included Marcel Proust, and Coco Chanel, who was always seated at the same table.