Iced Iced Baby

FOR LOCAL FOOD BLOGGER VIV, NOTHING IS AS SATISFYING AS AN ICED LATTE. HERE, SHE REVEALS HER TOP THIRST-QUENCHING SPOTS IN SEATTLE.

ODDFELLOWS CAFÉ BAR
"David, my favorite barista, makes the best iced latte in the city - it's creamy and delicious. They use beans from Stumptown Coffee, the region's top roaster. A fresh pastry and you're good to go." www.oddfellowscafe.com

LIGHTHOUSE ROASTERS
"The beans are roasted on-site, so it smells delicious. The iced latte (double shots are standard) is creamy and smooth with notes of butter and caramel. Order it to go, as it gets noisy." www.lighthouseroasters.com

VICTROLA CAFÉ AND ROASTERY
"This is my go-to spot for Cup of Excellence award-winning coffee. The housemade cardamom syrup is not as sweet as others in town; it yields a delicately spiced and delightful latte." www.victrolacoffee.com

TRABANT COFFEE AND CHAI
"With hints of dulce de leche and hazelnut, the latte is divine! Too often, I chase it with some Claudio Corallo's Laranja or Gengibre 75% chocolate tablets, available at the counter." www.trabantcoffee.com

ASTER COFFEE LOUNGE
"The iced latte is worth the 20 minute drive from downtown. Most of the coffee drinks are made with Chicago-based Intelligentsia Coffee, one of the finest brands in the US." www.astercoffeelounge.com

Viv is the voice behind the award-winning blog Seattle Bon Vivant (www.seattlebonvivant.typepad.com)