Nothing beats a refreshing drink on a sweltering summer day. If you ever find yourself out and about in Toronto’s Riverside when the temps are high, don’t worry, there’s plenty of places where you can treat yourself to an ice-cold beverage. Here are 5 must-try drinks in the neighbourhood guaranteed to cool you down:
Photo credit: Dark Horse Espresso Bar
Dark Horse Espresso Bar (@darkhorsecafe)
Address: 630 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G3
Inspired by a beloved childhood treat, the Dreamsicle is Dark Horse’s latte mixed with orange and vanilla syrup. It’s reminiscent of an orange Creamsicle but with a kick of espresso–it’s nostalgia in a cup!
Photo credit: Jimmy’s Coffee
Jimmy’s Coffee (@jimmyscoffee)
Address: 806 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H7
One of Jimmy’s spring/summer offerings is the Lavender Mocha, which is a mocha infused with lavender syrup. The richness of chocolate and subtle floral notes of lavender make for an interesting mix. It’s a great seasonal take on a classic beverage.
Photo credit: Lemon Lily
Lemon Lily (@lemonlilytea)
Address: 747 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H3
Made with Lemon Lily’s high quality teas, you can’t really go wrong with a classic Iced Tea. They also do tea lattes if you like yours with milk. For those who prefer to make it at home themselves, you can buy the exact teas they use and DIY.
Photo credit: Ish Coffee
Ish.Coffee (@ishcoffee)
Address: 700 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9 (inside Eastbound Brewing Company)
Ish.Coffee, a new and recent addition to the neighbourhood, makes a Honey Mango Matcha Latte. It’s your favorite matcha with a tropical twist. It’s not only easy on the eyes, it’s fun on the taste buds too.
Photo credit: Queen Garden Cafe
Queen Garden Cafe (@queengardencafe)
Address: 771 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H5
Switch up your usual chai latte with a rich and creamy version from Queen Garden Cafe. The White Chocolate Chai, one of their bestsellers, perfectly marries the flavors of bold black tea, spices, and sweet white chocolate.
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