I know there are some seriously mixed reviews on Max Brenner, and I might not be giving such a high rating had I eaten a different meal here, but I really feel what I had deserves 5 stars. The focus of my visit was purely on the hot chocolate. The edible ordered was originally viewed as only an incidental to me, and only being added for nourishment. Hence, why I chose to pair my salted caramel hot chocolate with the (gigantic) fruit parfait.\n\nI really believed the parfait would be watery Yoplait with a couple strawberries and stale granola, but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The base was a very thick Greek style yogurt, the mixture of berries had a beautiful aroma of orange and honey, and the topping of dark chocolate shavings was a fun and well paired addition. It was a wonderful breakfast which didn't fill me up so much that I couldn't enjoy my hot chocolate. Possibly a smart choice for you as well if you'd like to enjoy one of Max Brenner's sweet sippables without being sickeningly full afterwards.\n\nMy salted caramel hot chocolate was to die for. That amazing little \""hug mug\"" of rich, creamy, and dreamy drink had me almost falling out of my chair. Perfection in a mug. The chocolate was intense, but not even slightly bitter, the caramel was not even close to cloying, rather it was buttery and nutty, and the salt was gentle and balanced out the sweetness of the proceeding. To say the least, I was very satisfied with this as my morning treat, and I was very, very happy to finally be experiencing it.\n\nSo, the savory options at Max Brenner tend to run all over the rating scale, but I can tell you all that you're safe with the hot chocolate if nothing else. It's raved about for a reason. If you have the good graces enough to get a mug for yourself, expect to be warmed body and soul with every sip.