Knoops

And I quote "the best milkshake I've ever had".. Get a milkshake here, and if your not sure, ask what kind and they will steer you in the right direction. Get the add ons with sea salt and pistachio whip cream and you will not be dissapointed!!! Highly recommend!!

Loved the hot and cold chocolate drinks. The percentage of chocolate options is really nice. The third time there, and I tried the Dubai chocolate milkshake. It was soooo good, wow! Super happy customer here!

This chocolate drinks shop is a dream come true for any chocolate lover! They offer an incredible range of chocolate percentages, from milky sweet to intensely dark, allowing you to customize your perfect cup. And the toppings bar? Forget about it! From fluffy marshmallows and whipped cream mountains to spices, herbs and fruits, the possibilities are endless. The cozy atmosphere just adds to the experience, making it the perfect spot to warm up on a chilly day or treat yourself to a truly indulgent treat. The staff is welcoming, friendly and work very efficiently. Highly recommend! :)

Just the place for real chocolate lovers. Whatever your chocolate preferences are you are guaranteed to find high quality chocolate drink matching your taste. If you are in the area don't pass by.

We were offered a sample of the chocolate milkshake and it was so good that we made our way straight to the shop. They have a huge variety of chocolate to choose from and you can have it hot or cold. It's not made with powder so there's no grit or sludge. A very smooth, 54% chocolate milkshake and as i mentioned we'd had a sample I had a good discount!

The milkshakes are DELICIOUS! Made with mr whippy truly tasty ice cream 🍦 and good quality chocolate. The lads working here are fairly young and pretty nonchalant, not especially friendly or welcoming (apart from the guy taking the order). Good location if you plant to buy and take a walk around town. AC in store. Counter space is pretty vast, some additional seating could be arranged and better use of the space could be made with a remodel.

Still love coming to the original Knoops in beautiful Rye and have fond memories of chats with Jens a decade or so ago. The best hot chocolate in the country

Luxurious hot chocolates - so many choices of chocolate strength, milk type, additions like sea salt etc! Will definitely come back again

The theme of queuing in random lines continued when we saw a queue in front of a beautiful shop window on our way to view the Landgate. Maybe 50 yards up the road before the gate on the right are a few shops, Knoops is the first one and where like us you are likely to encounter a queue. Lovely interior although at present no indoor or outdoor seating. Not sure if this was different prior to Covid as there is a wide outdoor sidewalk area and the inside is similarly spacious and could probably accommodate a few tables. Offerings vary depending on your taste and just how chocolatey you enjoy your drink. Percent chocolate content and other flavour note descriptions are on posters on the wall behind the counter. You can take your pick of hot chocolates, milkshakes and iced chocolates whatever your fancy. There is also the normal fare available you'd expect at a coffee shop mochas, lattes, americanos and the like along with pastries.

First time trying this place out! The reason for its notability is because drinking the hot chocolate is like is just like eating a chocolate bar. They have a ton of flavors at different levels of darkness which I really enjoy. I opted for the 34% at 12oz (the 8oz was too small) and it tasted exactly like melted ice cream which I really enjoyed. I also very much appreciated the hot chocolate foam on top which was only slightly sweet. I thought the drink was a bit too sweet though and would opt for something darker next time. Overall, very solid hot chocolate at Knoops. It really does taste like you're eating a chocolate bar which is just amazing.

I would give it six stars if I could. The friendliest staff always welcome me and my hot chocolate habit. They happily prepare a babyccino for my 2 year old. I LOVE this spot. Everytime we arrive from Miami, my husband's family members know exactly where I want to land for my first hot [chocolate] drink!

Wow - the selection and quality and ambience. I loved it. The balance was just right - not too heavy and not too sweet. drinks are 3 to 4 pounds. I wish there was one near where I work in midtown and not have to fly to UK.

If you like chocolate, don't miss out on this place. We were fortunate enough to catch them before closing on a Wednesday evening. We arrived at Rye just as it turned 5pm, most of the stores was closed. Knoops closed at 6pm. We walked in as they were cleaning up getting ready to close. The gentleman behind the bar, asked us a few simple questions on how we normally like our chocolates and within mins, our drinks were made just to our liking. I didn't even look at the menu on the wall until after I had the drink in my hand. I had a hot chocolate drink & my partner had a chocolate milkshake. When in Rye, indulge yourself to a chocolate drink!

Love the varieties they have for hot chocolate. I chose 64% dark chocolate and it was just amazing. 4 pounds for a cup of hot chocolate is defo pricy but truly worth it. Actually would consider visiting Rye again just for Knoops' hot choc!

Purveyors of fine Hot Chocolate Last time I was in Rye, this place was a small gallery. It has since been taken over and now sells amazing hot chocolate. When we went in, it had only been open a few days. They serve 3 strengths of cocoa (30, 50 and 70%) with a wide variety of flavourings. But the flavourings are all fresh, not syrups. We ordered 70%s with chilli and orange & ginger. The owner, from Camber, suggested we start off with 50%. He blended the chocolate with freshly grated ginger before finishing it off with orange zest. Dried chilli flakes were added to the other blend. Amazing. He took the care of a cocktail waiter. At £3.50 a mug, it's not cheap, but you are getting a quality product. He also sells coffee and hand made cookies. While chatting to him, he asked us to try is hand made marshmallows, shot through with fresh mint. Delicious. The place is quite stark and clean. It made a nice change from all the exposed timbers and cottagey interiors of the other cafes. Knoops is supposed to be take out only, but there are a few wooden stools dotted around, and the owner spoke of getting an oversized armchair. But he's not trying to turn it into a wifi zone hang-out. We returned the next day for salted hot chocolate. Addictively good. I'd recommend everyone takes a 20min Knoops stop over.

Love the incredible varieties of hot chocolate and the range of pastries. Also such a friendly staff! I got the 100% hot chocolate and my husband for the 34% milk chocolate with a shot of chili. Mine was just as rich as noted on the board and his was creamy with a nice extra kick at the end. I'm only subtracting a star because £5 for a hot chocolate is just too much! I also got the date and banana flapjack and that was light and lovely.

This establishment makes the best milkshakes I have had. Ever! You can choose between different types of chocolate with different cocoa percentages. After that you can add spices, fruits, spirits etc. We chose 34% with sea salt and 53% with orange zest. Truly wonderful. My wife stopped walking in amazement when she took her first sip. Go there. You will not regret it.