Linn's Restaurant: Hot Chocolate

Inside Linn's cafe (Cambria, CA)

TWO WEEKS AGO, I was lucky enough to attend Cambria's Christmas Market with my sister's family and a friend. The tiny market (in the tradition of German Christmas markets) was hosted by the Cambria Pines Lodge. Out of cutesy house-shaped booths, locals sold knick-knacks and yummy food. 

But what drew us to the market were truly fantastic light displays that Cambria Pines Lodge had staged throughout their gardens. Of course, on the night we chose to go, it ended up raining. But even dripping wet, we enjoyed their light displays. Certain sections of their gardens had themes -- there was a Grinch display, a North Pole display near "Santa's House" and even a massive nativity set up. But the Nutcracker display at the beginning of the gardens stole the show with its lovely music and life-sized wooden cutouts that played out scenes from the ballet. 

After we walked through Christmas Market twice, we drove over to Linn's Restaurant. My family doesn't visit Cambria often, but when we do, we always make a point of going to Linn's. I can't recall if I've ever had a proper meal there, since we only ever go for dessert -- in particular, pie. That night we ordered our dessert from the cozy cafe-slash-gift shop in the back of the restaurant. 

Along with a slice of apple pie a la mode, I ordered a hot chocolate for $3. They served it in a slender glass mug and the friendly barista topped it off with whipped cream. Quite a lovely presentation, if I do say so myself. When it came to taste, Linn's hot chocolate did not disappoint. It was savory with a strong chocolate taste, though it was a bit thinner than I would have liked. For the price, it was a good choice. I'd definitely recommend it. 

Presentation: ★★★★★
Yummy taste: ★★★★☆
Price: ★★★★★