Cool Down This Summer With New Seasonal Drinks

As temperatures rise on the Central Coast, there’s no better time to cool off with a refreshing seasonal drink. Whether you’re a coffee lover or a matcha enthusiast, local cafés have something new and creative to sip this summer.

Banner Coffee Co.'s Addy’s Affogato is a standout for anyone craving a sweet treat. Featuring honey peach syrup, espresso, sea salt and vanilla ice cream, it’s a decadent twist on the classic Italian dessert. If you're in the mood for nostalgia, Woven Coffee Truck's S’mores Latte delivers campfire vibes with toasted marshmallow syrup, graham cracker crumbles and whipped cream.

These drinks won’t last long—most menus change once fall rolls around. Here’s a look at some of the most talked-about seasonal drinks on the Central Coast.

Banner's Black Sesame Cream Top

Banner Coffee Co.

• Black Sesame Cream Top Iced Americano topped with black sesame vanilla cream.

• Caramelized Pineapple Coffee Soda Caramelized pineapple, oleo saccharum and coffee concentrate, served in a tiki glass. Garnished with pineapple leaves, a lime wedge, dried pineapple wheel and allspice.

• Addy’s Affogato Honey peach syrup, espresso, sea salt and vanilla ice cream.

Nova's Tan Lines

Nova Coffeehouse

• Sun Kiss Iced matcha latte with apple juice and a splash of peach.

• Summer Solstice Iced latte with blueberry, French vanilla and macadamia nut flavors, topped with coconut cold foam and a cinnamon sprinkle.

• Tan Lines Iced brown sugar latte topped with pineapple-blueberry cold foam and coconut flakes.

• Orange You Glad It’s the 4th? Iced matcha with white chocolate, orange and French vanilla, topped with dried mandarin.

• Iced Strawberry Fresca French vanilla latte topped with horchata cold foam and white chocolate drizzle.

• Iced Chad’s Chai Chai latte with espresso, topped with salted caramel mocha cold foam and caramel drizzle.

Woven's S'mores Latte

Woven Coffee Truck

• S’mores Latte Dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow syrup with espresso milk, marshmallow drizzle, whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles.

• Hawaiian Latte Macadamia, coconut, vanilla and espresso milk.

• Mango Matcha Mizuba matcha with mango purée, milk and freeze-dried mango pieces.

• Banana Cream Top Matcha with honey or Big Train Chai, topped with banana cream and a banana chip garnish.

Don’t miss the chance to sample these unique summer drinks before they disappear with the season. Check with each shop for availability and rotating specials.