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.

(Getty) Creamy, milky, chocolatey — the best hot cocoa ... the resulting drink into cups labeled only with a letter to keep the tasting blind. Not only did each hot chocolate mix have a distinct ...