Spring is here, meaning local coffee shops and restaurants have released new flavors, syrups, and spring menus for Soda Citizens to enjoy. From strawberry cold foams to carrot cake chais — explore the latest flavors and sips in Cola’s coffee scene.
Azalea Coffee Bar
, 2700 Devine St., Columbia
Next time you walk up to the counter, order the ‘Spring Fling Queen’ at Azalea Coffee — a cold brew that will remind you of a strawberry toaster strudel. Enjoy hints of vanilla almond syrup and a strawberry cold foam, topped off with a vanilla frosting drizzle.
Pro tip: if you order this before the end of March, you’ll be entered to win tickets to “Mean Girls ” the broadway show coming to The Koger Center for the Arts from Tuesday, April 23 to Thursday, April 25.
Indah Coffee
, 2238 Sumter St., Columbia
Check out these spring sips next time you find yourself in Cottontown:
- Matcha Mojito — blending matcha, lime juice, and mint with a splash of bubbly Topo Chico.
- The Salted Black Sesame Flat White — a blend of salt and black sesame for a nutty, umami-rich taste.
- The Carrot Cake Chai — crafted with coconut, carrot juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon for a flavorful twist on a classic.
- The Mint Cream Cold Brew — a concoction of mint and vanilla-infused cold brew, shaken with your choice of milk.
Loveland Coffee
, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo
- The Beekeeper — Indulge in a house-made vanilla lavender syrup, honey, and espresso, blended with your choice of milk.
- The Fog Lifter — featuring a house-made bergamot + vanilla lavender syrup, infused with Earl Grey tea and your preferred milk.
- Paris Black Tea — a Paris black tea, infused with notes of vanilla, caramel, and bergamot oil.
- Nitro Lemonade — experience a burst of zest with a fusion of its Nitro Cold Brew and homemade lemonade.
Oliver Gospel Roastery
, 1120 Taylor St., Columbia
The Roastery welcomed springtime with a video
, showcasing its fresh lineup of seasonal specials in 35 seconds.
Introducing:
- Café Bouquet
- Sparkling Hibiscus Lemonade
- Toby’s Place Flash Brew
- Iced Lavender Honey Latte with Cold Foam
- Honey Vanilla Cortado
Piecewise Coffee Co.
, 2001 State St, Cayce
Sip on old favorites or new spring drinks like the:
- Rose-pistachio Cardamom Cortado — created with a house-made pistachio-rose syrup
- Carrot Cake Latte — made with walnuts, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and carrot juice.
- Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte — sip on its iced strawberry matcha made with a house-made strawberry syrup
- Strawberry Jo — think chocolate-covered strawberry. It’s created with a dark chocolate mocha cold brew, topped with a foam mixed with its house-made strawberry syrup.
Looking for more coffee shops? Read through our guide to Columbia’s coffee shops .