As the weather is cooling down and the holidays are starting up, you may find yourself craving a hot, cozy drink. Check out these local cafes to sample the seasonal beverages they dreamed up.
Aura-La Pastries and Provisions is a small bakery/grocery store located at 324 Frederick St., Kitchener.
Well-known for their delicious selection of baked goods, Aura-La is currently offering the Mister Grinch Latte, featuring a matcha twist matching the classic green Christmas thief.
Another throwback is the Nutcracker, which is a classic espresso latte with almond and salted caramel syrup.
Aura-La is also featuring other holiday-themed drinks including the Eggnog Brulee Latte, the Sugar and Spice Latte, the Gingerbread Latte, Sparkling Cranberry Citrus and, a holiday staple, the Candy Cane Hot Chocolate.
Matter of Taste is a cafe/coffee retailer located at 115 King St. W. Kitchener.
Matter of Taste partners with master roasters and roasts their own coffee in house to provide a unique quality product. Their current seasonal offerings include, Holiday Egg Nog Latte, Winter Spice Mocha Latte, Apple Chai-der, Black Sesame Latte, Gingerbread Latte Peppermint Hot Chocolate.
LenJo Bakes is a bakery located at 132 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener that specializes in cakes as well as an ever-evolving sampling of creative desserts.
Their seasonal offerings include the Eggnog Latte, the Eggnog Hot Chocolate, the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Hot Apple Cider.
They also serve more exquisite drinks like the Rose Matcha and Coco Rooibos Latte.
Whoopsie Daisy is a new addition to the Central Station block, located at 1 Victoria St. S. Unit 1, Kitchener. They are known for their drinks and fun atmosphere.
Their current seasonal offerings include classics like the Whoopsie Pumpkin Spice, the Caramel Apple Crumble Cider and the Dulce de Leche Latte.
For some more unorthodox yet cozy drinks, try their Stroopwafel Latte, black sesame Hojicha flat white or the Matcha Lemon Coconut Bar Oat flat white.
Aura-la and LenJo Bakes are also participating in the region’s Mistletoe Trail, is an event where cities in the region are displaying mistletoe sculptures designed by local artists. Many businesses in the area are offering treats and other benefits to those participating in the Mistletoe Trail.
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