Café Kitsuné (Angelina comparison) — Review by Eating With Tod
Paris, France — French Café / Dessert
A comparison of two famous Parisian hot chocolates reveals that Café Kitsuné (Karat) offers superior quality with its pure melted chocolate and fresh chantilly cream, creating an incredibly creamy and smooth sip. While Angelina serves a richer but overly custardy hot chocolate at a lower price, the reviewer clearly prefers Café Kitsuné's refined texture and taste profile.
What was great: Pure melted chocolate taste, fresh chantilly cream served with hot chocolate, smooth creamy texture, quality of chocolate, dipping pastries into hot chocolate
What could improve: Angelina's hot chocolate texture was too custardy and overly bitter, premium pricing for large cream portion, strawberry dish was expensive and messy
The Dishes
The star of this video is the hot chocolate comparison between two iconic Parisian establishments. At Café Kitsuné, the hot chocolate tastes like pure melted chocolate and arrives with a generous mountain of freshly made chantilly cream served on the side. The ritual of scooping the cream and mixing it into the hot chocolate is transformative, as the tartness and bitterness of the chocolate is beautifully balanced by the creamy, luxurious texture that follows. The reviewer also sampled the 23 euro strawberries, which were fresh but notably expensive and caused a wardrobe mishap. Dipping pastries into the hot chocolate was described as life-changing. At Angelina, the hot chocolate presents a much thicker, richer consistency with a notably darker and more bitter chocolate profile. An extra 3 euro charge applies for the large cream, which ironically is smaller in portion size than expected.
The Experience
The atmosphere at Angelina is described as breathtaking upon entry, suggesting an elegant and visually stunning environment. The service appears efficient at both locations, though wait times of approximately 10 minutes are mentioned for Angelina.
Value and Pricing
Café Kitsuné's hot chocolate is priced at around 20 euros, positioning it as a premium offering. Angelina's hot chocolate comes in at approximately 18 euros, making it 2 euros cheaper than its competitor. However, the additional charge for large cream at Angelina makes the overall value proposition less favorable when factoring in the smaller portion size.
Notable Moments
I can see why people claim this to be the best hot chocolate in the world
Dipping the chasso or pom into the hot chocolate was life-changing
The Verdict
Café Kitsuné emerges as the clear winner in this hot chocolate showdown, offering superior quality and a more refined experience. The fresh chantilly cream and pure chocolate taste create an unbeatable combination that justifies the premium price point. This establishment is best for chocolate enthusiasts and those seeking an authentic, indulgent Parisian experience.