It’s no secret that the holidays are fueled by caffeine and sweet treats. Say season’s greetings to some locally festive snacks + sips:

Eat 🍩

Mocha Mint Litzelebrate Donut | HITIDES Coffee

A warmed Donutology donut, topped with Ghirardelli mocha drizzle + sprinkled with mint chocolate cream cookies and peppermint butter mint crumbles.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookie | Brew HaHa Coffeehouse

Rich double chocolate with peppermint oil + a white icing spread and crumbled peppermint pieces.

Orange Cardamom Pastry | Mildred’s

This treat features a cream cheese icing + is topped with hand-zested orange. Pro tip: it is only available at the Crossroads location.

Earl Grey Tea Bun | Black Dog Coffeehouse

A cinnamon sugar bun, mixed with local Earl Grey tea leaves, and topped with a vanilla glaze.

Ginger Molasses Cookie | Urban Prairie Coffee

A traditional molasses cookie from Scratch Bakery, dipped in chocolate + topped with a creamy peppermint frosting.

Drink ☕

Candy Cane Forest Mocha | Monarch Coffee

A white chocolate espresso with peppermint + milk. It’s served with a smoked rosemary garnish in a white chocolate and peppermint-rimmed hobstar glass.

A traditional latte, flavored with a house syrup made with dates, almonds, and oranges.

Gingerbread Cookie Latte | The Roasterie

Apple Fritter Latte | Martin City Coffee

A brand new menu item that captures the essence of a caffeinated apple fritter. It’s made with in-house spiced apple syrup + topped in caramel drizzle.

Frigid Grinch | Vested Coffee

A matcha + mint iced pairing that could warm even the Grinch’s heart. KCtoday team member Amanda says the mint taste is tamed by the drink’s earthy tone.