Treating Ourselves at The Heart of Europe Cafe {Barrington, IL} CLOSED

**Heart of Europe Has Closed.**


When the cold wind starts to bring the chill to the Chicago area, we start to look for hot chocolate. At some point during the summer, I learned about The Heart of Europe Cafe in Barrington. I am frequently in Barrington during the fall and winter for various events, so I eagerly seized on the opportunity to check the cafe out.

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5 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in the Chicago Suburbs

Decadently satisfying hot chocolate from Heart of Europe Cafe

When the air starts to get crisp, it is time to enjoy some hot chocolate! We are fortunate to have some really wonderful and unique places here in the Chicago suburbs to savor a cold weather treat. Here are my family's favorites for a cup of hot cocoa:

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Hot Chocolate and Family Time at Christie's Dairy Delights {Palatine}

**Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Christie's Dairy Delights is a new addition to downtown Palatine and a very welcome one I must add! Christie's is a nice place to sit back and relax while enjoying a warm cup of hot cocoa or a coffee creation and spending time with the family. Additionally, Christie's has baked treats from local favorite Deerfield's Bakery and hard to resist Baraboo Candy Company chocolates and Ashby's ice cream. Treat time!

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