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Top spots for iced coffee

Iced coffee gets the work done. Photo: Monica Eng/Axios In honor of trying to finish summer strong, we're focusing on the cool elixir that powers us through the dog days — iced coffee. Justin's pick: My favorite is the Military Latte from .It's technically a matcha latte with vanilla syrup, cocoa powder and a shot of espresso ($5.95).Swada is part of the and takes up a sliver of the space across from Soho House. Monica's pick: At home we steep big glass jars of and go through a gallon a week.But the very best iced coffee in town comes from master brewer Justin Doggett, who crafts smooth, chocolatey using a special Japanese method.You can find it at all over, sold in that make about a dozen cups. As usual, our readers perked up with plenty of their own cool java favorites around town: Monica H.: "Stroll up to the window at near the Jarvis L stop and order an iced lavender latte and a pup cup. You'll both be so happy to sit and enjoy your treat on their lovely patio." Margret-Ann N.: "The best iced coffee comes from in Lakeview. Conveniently located across from two daycares, the perfect stop for all the sleepy eyed parents."Alannah S. agrees: "I just discovered the Kyoto cold brew from Coffee Lab & Roasters, and now most of my paycheck goes directly to them." Liz S.: " in Bridgeport deserves all the praise! It is an adorable, women-owned Latinx-owned neighborhood spot. It’s the only thing I miss about living in Bridgeport. The horchata cold brew and iced Mexican mochas are my favorites. But classic cold brew is excellent too!" Carlos B.: "Iced coffee from is ." Jennifer K: "My favorite iced coffee in Chicago is . It makes my brain sparkle." Meghan P: " was the first place that wasn’t a chain for me to realize what REAL iced coffee could be." Meg M: "My favorite iced coffee is either at on Lincoln (a great locally owned plant shop/cafe where sometimes the owners' baby will be behind the counter!) or the unique cold brews at . Last summer they had a drink that was blackberry syrup, espresso, and sparkling water!" Sheila S.: "Star's Iced Coffee Deluxe from on Grand. I learned to make this at home after trying it at my favorite place for Thai food, and it’s not quite the same." Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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