Our favourite drink takes on a new look over the warmer months, the steaming hot cup of coffee becomes icy cold - a refreshing twist much needed to cool us down on a hot day. As self proclaimed coffee connoisseurs, the iced coffee still has to be made perfectly. With a strong double shot of espresso being at the core of our favourite cold brews.

We've rounded up some of our favourite places in Newmarket to grab a great iced coffee. Keep this list handy - its a goodie.

Altezano

A visit to Altezano is always a great idea. These coffee roasters know how to perfectly roast, grind and extract coffee for that perfect creamy flavour, and the iced coffee is no different. Made with chilled milk and fresh espresso just the way we like it, youll be sneaking in a daily visit before you know it.

Altezano, 1 Kent Street | @altezanobrothers

Leafé Cafe

Right by the 277 entrance to Westfield Newmarket is Leafé Cafe, a bustling cafe serving up freshly made food and an incredible array of treats from the cabinet. Leafé is well known for it's Matcha latte's, however they also make an incredible Cold Brew coffee. Brewed in house and served in a take home glass bottle, this is the perfect way to enjoy an iced coffee whether it's in the cafe, at your desk or at home.

Leafe Cafe, Westfield Newmarket 277 | @leafecafe_akl

Majestic

On the ground floor of Westfield Newmarket, near to David Jones is Majestic Tea Bar - alongside their extensive selection of tea, this cafe has an impressive range of iced drinks and frappes, including our favourite Iced Latte.

Majestic, Westfield Newmarket 277 | @majesticnz

L'Affare

If you are a coffee lover, L'Affare will already be on your hit list. Their Newmarket cafe is their Auckland HQ where they roast, blend, grind and brew their coffee beans to perfection. For an extra special treat, why not try their affogato, freshly brewed espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, technically an Italian desert but it makes for the perfect cold coffee treat on a hot day.

L'Affare Newmarket, 22 Melrose Street | @laffarenewmarket

Teed Street Larder

One of the best spots in Newmarket on a sunny day is Teed Street Larder. Grab a seat in their courtyard, a bite to eat or a sneaky treat from the cabinet and sip away on a refreshing iced coffee.

Teed Street Larder, 7 Teed Street | @teedstreetlarder

Bambina

A quick stop at the most instagrammable cafe in Newmarket is a must, the food looks *almost* too good to eat, and they serve up an impressive iced coffee too! Their iced Mocha is our go-to for a cold, caffeinated and decadent treat, served in a glass swirled with lashings of chocolate sauce.

Bambina Newmarket, Shop 3, 25 Teed Street | @bambinanewmarket_cafe

Luna Bakehouse

Not only do Luna Bakehouse make the most incredible croissants and pastries, they also make a great iced coffee. Made just the way you like it and served over ice for that perfect, cold caffeine hit.

Luna Bakehouse, 237 Broadway | @lunabakehousenz

Starbucks

Home of the Frappuccino as well as a range of decadent dessert flavoured cold coffee's, Starbucks boasts an impressive range of ways to get your iced coffee fix. Whether you like it blended, poured over ice, flavoured with your favourite syrup, black, cold brew or with a dash of sweet cream, Starbucks has it all.

Starbucks, Westfield Newmarket | @starbucksnz

Best Ugly Bagels

This Montreal style bagel shop serves up an iced coffee with a twist, made with Good Joe coffee and sweetened with 100% pure maple syrup, served over ice - this is the perfect antidote to that sweet craving, whilst also being uber refreshing.

Best Ugly Bagels, 3A York Street | @bestuglybagels

So if you are in the mood for your caffeine hit but its too hot for a steamy latte, try one of these delicious icy cold options instead.

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