Some folks cling to their piping hot coffee year-round, but if the idea of sipping steam in this heat makes you sweat just thinking about it, you’re in good company. Thankfully, local coffee shops are here to fuel our refreshment needs with options perfect for surviving a Coastal Bend summer.
Crazy Coconut
The fan-favorite Crazy Coconut is back! A double shot of Driftwood’s espresso blend lays the groundwork for the addition of housemade coconut syrup and oat milk. Topped with coconut cold foam and toasted coconut flakes, this drink strikes the perfect balance: sweet enough to feel like a treat, but not so sweet as to drown out the espresso’s star moment. 4703 S. Alameda St.
Banana Latte
Adelphos’ viral banana latte returns to the summer menu with a coconut twist. This carefully crafted beverage begins with a house-made syrup of macerated bananas, slow-cooked with specific sugars and a few secret ingredients to maximize flavor. For the finishing touch, a seasonal peaflower cold foam is enhanced with coconut extract and drizzled with coconut syrup, creating a vibrant blue topper for this seasonal favorite. 4706 Everhart Road & 418 Peoples St.
Violet Haze
Making its return this summer is the Violet Haze, a staple for local Creatures. This caffeinated masterpiece blends a double espresso shot with wildflower honey, lavender and a touch of ube, all finished with a sweet cream soft top for a profile that manages to be simultaneously earthy, light and sweet. 5734 McArdle Road
Banana Bread Matcha
If you aren’t sure about the banana-flavored matcha trend, let a local coffee shop win you over. With notes of vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon and banana, Coffee Waves’ Banana Bread Matcha uses organic, ceremonial-grade matcha from Matcha Kanomi and milk of your choice. The result is a creamy sweet treat that shows the banana matcha supremacy has arrived, and is here to stay. 5738 S. Alameda St.
Patronus
Coffee MUGG’s Patronus Italian soda is the ultimate refreshing choice for those seeking a caffeine-free summer treat. This magical concoction blends club soda with blue raspberry and tropical coconut flavors, finished with a smooth splash of half-and-half for a beverage that tastes just as enchanting as it looks. Enjoy at its new location with plenty of seating, or take it to-go. 4535 SPID #14
