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Take Five: Great NYC Iced Coffee Spots

Chill out this summer by diving into a cool, refreshing glass of iced coffee. Many Manhattan coffee shops master the art of crafting the cold brew, so go ahead and indulge in the great taste of one of these house blends from our six favorite spots for iced coffee in NYC. 

Best Iced Coffee NYC: East Village

Abraco

Inspired by style-savvy Spanish and Italian bars, Abraco’s coffee roaster and espresso bar features a range of special blends, including a delicious cold brew iced coffee that is offered on tap. 86 E. 7th St., abraconyc.com

Best Iced Coffee NYC: Little Italy

caffe palermo iced coffee

Caffe Palermo is in the heart of New York’s Italian heritage, and no one beats the Italians when it comes to coffee. For a refreshing spin on a classic, check out their iced coffee, finished with a decadent whipped cream capping. (While you're there, don't miss out on a prime New York cheesecake and the city's best cannoli.) 148 Mulberry St., 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com

Best Iced Coffee NYC: Midtown West

Offering two styles of chilled iced coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee, which boasts several Manhattan locations, stands out for its stout, creamy New Orleans-style coffee that features the flavors of chicory root. Its Cold Brew, which has a hint of chocolate, is packaged in a portable can. Created for coffee enthusiasts who are always on the go, it can be whisked off to picnics in the park, day trips to the beach, and beyond. There's a location right in Rockefeller Center. 1 Rockefeller Plaza, 510-653-3394, bluebottlecoffee.com

Best Iced Coffee NYC: Noho

Inspired by both ancient and modern coffee traditions that hail from exotic destinations around the globe, La Columbe offers a unique Draft Latte, which is cleverly packaged in a can. It captures the texture of a true iced latte and even boasts a frothy layer of foam. Made with nutrient-rich milk and cold-pressed espresso, this Draft Latte is naturally sweet and only has a pinch of cane sugar. There are several locations in the Big Apple. Noho, 400 Lafayette St., 212-677-5834, lacolombe.com

Best Iced Coffee NYC: Greenwich Village

Sip in glamour and style at Slowly Shirley—a cocktail destination that offers iced coffee with a twist. Grab a partner and dive into the Tahitian Coffee (for two) while drinking in Art Deco décor and the nostalgic music of yesteryear. The cool coffee cocktail a deux fuses cold brew concentrate with rum and incorporates other enticing flavors such as honey and guava. 121 W. 10th St., 212-243-2827, slowlyshirley.com

Best Iced Coffee NYC: Flatiron

Brooklyn-based small batch roaster Toby’s Estate has a few New York City locations, including the Flatiron area. It offers a specially blended cold brew on tap. Try the Brooklyn Blend inspired by the flavors of Brazil, Mexico, and Guatemala. Curious coffee enthusiasts can even take brew classes, which are taught by Toby’s esteemed coffee educators. Inquire within! Flatiron Espresso Bar, 160 Fifth Ave., 646-559-0161, tobysestate.com


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About the Author

Regina Molaro is a freelancer writer whose work spans from luxury to fashion, art, lifestyle, and beauty. Her work has appeared in Modern Luxury Hawai‘i, as well as Bespoke Magazine and In Season—the in-house magazines at the St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental New York.

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