Congratulations to the 2023 Hot Beverage Week winner, Cake-ology!
From December 2-9th, warm up with various festive beverages crafted with love by the talented baristas, brewers, and barkeeps of the Exchange District. You’ll find a delightful range of beverages for whatever you’re in the mood for. Some with a spirited kick, others with a caffeine boost, all designed to bring you some warm seasonal joy.
Whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy concoction as you Shop the Exchange , or hopping from one cozy spot to another with good company, these beverages are the perfect companions for your festive adventures.
You’ve got a whole week to savour these delightful creations and cast your vote for your absolute favourite of the 18 participating locations below starting December 2!
Across the Board
White Chocolate Cherry Latté
Warm up with the decadent flavours of white chocolate and cherry invigorating our classic latte, topped with cherry infused whipped cream and white chocolate shavings.
Amsterdam Tea Room
Boozy After Eight
A rich fusion of Northern Keep Vodka, aromatic After Eight Tea, and a delightful blend of peppermint, chocolate, and vanilla harmoniously mixed with velvety steamed milk.
Can be made vegan upon request.
Bahay Kubo
Flat Tops Champurrado
Savour the fusion of Filipino and Mexican delights. A velvety chocolate rice pudding, infused with Flat Tops chocolate, topped with salted cheese foam and condensed milk. A perfect indulgence for chilly weather, blending sweet and savoury in every sip.
Bodegoes
Hot Cocoa’a’gogo
Homemade hot chocolate made with dark cocoa powder, vanilla, condensed milk, infused with a shot of nitro coffee from sheepdog coffee co. Topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate shaving.
Bronuts
Snowy Mocha
Indulge in the warmth of winter with our Snowy Mocha, a delightful blend of 2 shots of espresso, homemade chocolate syrup, velvety 2% steamed milk, topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream, finely shredded milk chocolate, and a sprinkling of delicate white snowflakes.
Cake-ology
Smoked Taho Latte
A bold shot of espresso meets the richness of smoked soy milk, crowned with a velvety burnt meringue foam. The final touch? A drizzle of indulgent muscovado syrup, creating a symphony of flavours in every sip.
Cibo Waterfront Cafe
Hot Italian Cookie
Warm up with a trip through the Mediterranean! Fig preserves are blended with Disaronno, Kraken Rum, and steamed milk, to mimic the flavours of a traditional Italian Cookie. Whipped cream and nonpariels complete the experience! This beverage can be made vegan, upon request.
Clementine
S’mores Hot Chocolate
Toasted marshmallow hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, toasted homemade marshmallow and graham cracker crumbs.
Darling Bar
Hot and Heavy
A drink that warms the soul. This drink is similar to a hot toddy, but accomplished in a very different way. The light acidic notes from butterscotch liqueur plays with the bitterness from the earl grey tea, while the amaretto and bourbon work in unison to increase the proof and add flavours of cherry and spice. Finally, the cinnamon stick smouldering on top creates a unique aroma that fills your senses before every sip.
Hermanos
Café Bordo
Indulge in the rich warmth of our maple coffee. A perfect blend of Colombian coffee beans, the comforting sweetness of Cabot Trail Maple Cream and the bold flavour of Cabot Trail Whiskey. Finished with whipped cream and dark Callebaut chocolate shavings. A delightful harmony for your taste buds.
King + Bannatyne
Winter Spiced Coconut Milk Tea
Hot milk tea steeped with juniper, cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with brown sugar and coconut milk, topped with toasted coconut and hibiscus flower.
Little Brown Jug
Caramel Apple Wassail
Is it “was-ail” or “wossel”? You decide. Little Brown Jug’s Cider made with Ontario apples, spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove, then sweetened with rich caramel and Grand Marnier. Festively dusted with gold dazzle dust, courtesy of our friends at Jenna Rae Cakes and served in an LBJ camp mug that you get to keep.
Más Coffee Co.
Pumpkin Pie Affogato
The fusion of warm, spiced pumpkin pie, silky ice cream, and a complex and vibrant espresso come together to make this perfect cold weather experience! Featuring locally sourced Pumpkin Spice ice cream from Fête, our Pumpkin Pie Affogato is topped with Canadian roasted espresso with notes of walnut and vanilla, whipped cream, and cinnamon. The result is a nuanced, warm, and nostalgic interpretation of the classic affogato. Come experience espresso in its coziest form at Màs today!
Nonsuch Brewing Co.
Cranberry Orange Tea Radler
This bright and citrusy radler made with rice lager, cranberry juice, mandarin oranges, elderflower syrup, and a mix of green and black teas is sure to warm your spirits this holiday season.
Parlour Coffee
Butterscotch Toffee Latté
A festive latté sweetened with in-house Caramel sauce, and topped with a crunchy homemade Butterscotch Toffee crumble.
Patent 5
Hot Buttered Rum
Our nostalgic twist on a classic dating back to the 1600s. Aged Rum, Brown Butter, Crème Anglaise, and a medley of Winter Spices, topped with Grated Nutmeg. An indulgent fusion of history and innovation for rum, eggnog, and butterscotch enthusiasts. Perfect for the holiday season.
Rosé Coffee & Wine
Mulled Wine
Hot red wine and brandy with oranges, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and brown sugar. It’s perfect for cold weather. Embrace the warmth of hot red wine and brandy infused with oranges, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and a touch of brown sugar. Perfect for chilly days, this comforting blend is your go-to for cozying up in cold weather.
VA Cafe
Gingerbread Latté with Toasted Sesame
A drink that embodies the flavours of the season while utilizing high quality cafe techniques to accentuate the flavour of our coffee beans. Adding a layer of brown sugar to the espresso shot before extracting it creates a more rich and silky flavor that works so well with our coffee and flavour choices.