The rich drink is served in a ceramic cup ... [See: Best Cities for Coffee Lovers] Centered in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood since 2005, Baked is known for more than just its hot chocolate.

But, which to-go cup of cocoa reigns supreme? I set out on a mission to find the best cup of hot chocolate from five major chains - Starbucks, Dunkin', McDonald's, Pret, and Panera Bread.

Creamy, milky, chocolatey — the best hot cocoa is like a hug in a mug, and the perfect thing to sip on a chilly fall or winter day. You could melt down chocolate into milk, but there's no ...