1. Graham's Ben & Jerry's; 124 S. Allen Street

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m daily

Sizes and Prices: Medium: $1; Large: $1.50

Bonus: The store sometimes offers one-dollar specials, Kennedy said. The shop also carries an extensive amount of newspapers and magazines, providing hours of fun reading to do instead of studying for finals.

Hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily

Sizes and Prices: Small: $2.50 Medium: $3, Large: $3.50

Bonus: Employee Kacie Stewart said some people like to get caramel and mint shots with their hot chocolate. Irving's also has a variety of pastries and bagels, as well as deli items for those who want something to nibble on.

3. Webster's Bookstore & Café; 128 S. Allen Street

Hours: Monday to Friday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sizes and Prices: Small: $1.45, Large: $2

Bonus: Haight said at one point, the store offered candy-cane hot chocolate for the holiday season, and they also have a variety of flavor shots to add to hot chocolate from hazelnut to Irish cream.

4. Panera Bread Company; 148 S. Allen Street

Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sizes and Prices: 16 oz.-cup to go and cappuccino mug for the restaurant. Both sizes: $1.90.

Bonus: The store uses a coffee/hot chocolate card for some discounts, Beausoleil said. Panera also has an extensive menu as well as baked goods and fresh breads for the sweettooth.

5. Saint's Café; 123 W. Beaver Avenue

Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sizes and Prices: 16 oz.-cup to go and cappuccino mug for the café. Both sizes: $3.

Bonus: Saint's has peppermint, eggnog and gingerbread flavored hot chocolate for the holiday season, Braun said. They also have an ongoing buy 10 drinks, get a drink free card.

-- Compiled by Suzanne Schulner