Affogato, Eataly, West Palm Beach
Never a coffee drinker in the traditional sense, I do find an affogato a delightful caffeinated indulgence, especially when enjoyed fountain-side at CityPlace. Eataly offers two first-rate iterations: the Affogato Classico, made with two shots of rich, aromatic Lavazza espresso poured over two scoops of Fior di Latte gelato, or the Make Your Own Affogato, which pairs the aforementioned espresso with two scoops of the gelato of your choice, plus whipped cream and a topping of your choosing. Both options promise sweet sipping. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor
Mezzanotte, Carew’s Coffeehouse, Lake Worth Beach
Confession: I have six different coffee brewing methods in my kitchen. With a caffeination station at my fingertips, I typically make one of my go-to versions at home (drip, espresso, pour-over, the works). I treat a coffee out as a true little luxury, and that’s exactly what the Mezzanotte—an amaretto latte with chocolate bitters—from Carew’s Coffeehouse tastes like, with its subtly sweet, layered flavors. —Abigail Duffy, web editor
Café Miel, Common Grounds, Multiple Locations
My husband and I have been loyal Common Grounds customers since its first location opened in downtown Lake Worth Beach in 2014. Regardless of if we’re visiting that spot or its others in West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach, we almost always order the café miel. Common Grounds does this popular drink justice, crafting a lovely concoction of espresso, honey, cinnamon, and milk that tastes amazing iced or hot. If you’re not a coffee drinker, I highly recommend Common Grounds’ signature Matcha Matter with lavender and white chocolate. —Mary Murray, executive editor
Macadamia Milk Latte, Composition Coffee, West Palm Beach
I’m usually an almond milk girl, but when I was offered a macadamia milk alternative at my favorite coffee shop, I couldn’t say no. Turns out a macadamia latte is creamier and nuttier than its more famous counterpart, and now it has become my new favorite. Try it at Composition Coffee in West Palm’s Industry Alley. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief
