As Valley temperatures creep into the 100’s, these iced coffee drinks step outside the pot and provide delicious respite from summer heat.

 

Coffee Plantation

Hipsters seeking a contemporary coffee shop with great beans and a fun atmosphere will find both in Scottsdale’s Coffee Plantation. A local staple, Coffee Plantation provides patrons with the feel of a college town café while serving up drinks that keep customers coming back for more. In addition to the light, icy coffees, an extensive menu of sandwiches, soups and salads is also available. Alfresco seating and live music on the weekends adds an urban feel to one of the Valley’s most beloved hangouts. www.coffee-plantation.com.

 

Press Coffee Food Wine

Consistently ranked as a Valley favorite, Press Coffee Food Wine doles out quality coffee made from locally roasted beans. Known as “toddies,” Press’s iced coffee are as synonymous with summer time as the scent of sunscreen and chlorine. For coffee connoisseurs, Press offers a Coffee Cupping Class. Similar to a wine tasting, this class will teach each student everything they need to know about how coffee including smelling, tasting and history. www.presscfw.com.

 

Lux Coffee Bar

Much like its namesake, the Lux Coffee Bar provides customers with an indulgent café experience. Prized as a shop that unites quality drinks with distinctive art, a visit to Lux will have you hooked. Coffee beans are roasted on an older victoria lido roaster to assure freshness and the espresso blend is 100 percent organic. To beat the summer heat, Lux invites you to try an iced Americano, an espresso over ice, and enjoy a completely original coffeehouse atmosphere. www.luxcoffee.com.

 

The Coffee Shop at Argritopia

Based around the Gilbert Agritopia Project, the Coffee Shop is a throwback to simpler times. This vintage-style coffee shop stays true to its roots while maintaining a feel of relevance and beckons patrons with fluffy bakery treats and fresh coffee brews. Unlike some of the bigger chains, the Coffee Shop prides itself on fostering community togetherness. So whether you come to grab an iced latte or stay for some friendly conversation, everyone can find a home at the Coffee Shop. 480.279.3144.