It’s almost here! Brewery patios, farmers markets, Rockers games, endless rides on the Zippin Pippin—summer in Green Bay is on the horizon. And while you’re out and about this summer season, what’s one thing you’ll need to beat the heat? A cold, refreshing drink in your hand, of course!
We’ve rounded up some of the coolest (and coldest) drinks to try around Green Bay this summer. Keep reading to find your favorite refreshing drink of the season!
Cold Brew & Iced Coffee Creations
Take on the season with some caffeine-induced oomph from these local spots.
Our Pick: Sweet Salty Buns nitro cold brew (cinnamon bun syrup with salted caramel cold foam)
Our ick: Iced Con Panna (they had us at Whipped Cream)
Our Pick: Iced Pistachio Agave Latte
Our Pick: Nitro Cold Brew - stright from the tap!
The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery
Our Pick: Honey Bub Breve featuring honey syrup, brown sugar cinnamon syrup, cinnamonm espresso, and half & half
Our Pick: White Chocolate Vanilla Latte topped with white chocolate cold foam
The Daily Buzz
Our Picks: Decadently Irresistible (tiramisu with cheesecake cold foam) and the Bee’s Knees (honey, vanilla, and vanilla cold foam)
Two Birds Cafe
Our Pick: Blueberry Crumble cold brew
Maple Buzz Cafe
Our Pick: Lemon Meringue cold brew
Coffee Wizardz
Our Picks: Spirit of Withywindle (Topnote tonic, Rishi matcha, and vegan lavender foam) or Bunny in a Waistcoat (house-made carrot syrup, Pathfinder N/A spirits, Topnote tonic, saline, and Trinity bitters)
Frozen, Blended, & Frappe Drinks
(📸 Packers Athletic Club)
These are basically desserts in a cup with a kick of caffeine—the perfect treat to keep your summer adventures going.
SkyWorld Cafe (located inside Oneida Casino Hotel)
Our pick: Custard Affogato (vanilla custard drowning in espresso)
Our pick: the Brass Monkey frappe, complete with whole banana
Our Pick: PBJACKED - Strawberry, banana, cherry, peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, choice of milk
Our Pick: Blended Frappe - espresso with ice, mile, and honestly any flavor you choose is great!
The Frappe Spot
Our picks: candy-inspired creations Ferror Rocher Frappe, Twix Frappe, and Kit Kat Frappe
The Attic
Our pick: Horchata Frappe
The Daily Buzz
Our pick: the Birthday B***h (white chocolate, almond, cupcake, and vanilla)
Meches Churros Cafe
Our picks: Mexican-inspired frappes—Mazapan and Cajeta
Dirty Sodas, Lotus Drinks, & Energy Sips
Dirty Sodas are having a moment right now, and Green Bay has fully embraced the trend.
Wisco Sips
Our picks: The Flamingo lotus (watermelon and guava), the Mermaid Tail energy whip (lemonade, cotton candy, and cantaloupe), or the Barracuda dirty soda (complete with gummy shark)
The Soda Bar
Our picks: Big Foot (Mug root beer, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow) or the Packer Punch (Mountain Dew, green apple, and vanilla cream) dirty sodas
Fizz Haven Food Truck
Our picks: Toasty Texan dirty soda (salted caramel, pecan, Dr. Pepper) or the Red Bull-infused Cactus Kick (raspberry syrup, sour candy syrup, and marshmallow fluff)
Vintage Rose Bakery
Our picks: Dreamy Doctor or Mariah Cherry dirty sodas
Two Birds Cafe
Our pick: Poppin’ Pink Lotus (strawberry, desert pear, cherry popping boba, and lemonade float)
Boba, Vietnamese Drinks, & International Favorites
Let your taste buds travel the globe with these refreshing drinks with roots around the world.
Bambu
Our picks: Chè Vietnamese dessert drinks, Smashed Avocado and Summer Delight or Soda Chanh, a Vietnamese lime soda
Boba Bae
Our picks: Pink Moon with strawberry heart jelly and the local favorite Brown Sugar Mmilk Tea
Bubbleicious
Our picks: Snowy Milk boba shake with caramel or Peach Oolong Milk Tea
Meches Churros Cafe
Our pick: Agua Fresca en Barrilito—a traditional fruit-based Mexican drink served in a signature barrel-shaped container
Smoothies, Matcha, & Lighter Sips
Luna
Our picks: Turmeric Detox smoothie and the vibrant purple Le Morgan (or just ask for “the purple one”)
La Java
Our picks: Summer Strawberry and Harvest Greens smoothies
Meches Churros Cafe
Our pick: Iced Carrot Cake Matcha
Kavarna
Our pick: Rose Palmer, a floral twist on an Arnold Palmer with rose-water lemonade and iced tea
