Cold Foam, Matcha & Horchata: Summer Drinks to Try in Downtown NYC

From iced matcha and cold foam coffee to horchata, milkshakes, affogato, and warm Spanish churros, here’s where to take a sweet summer break in downtown Manhattan.

Summer in New York has its own rhythm. The sidewalks get busier, the days feel longer, and suddenly every walk through Downtown Manhattan becomes a search for something cold, creamy, and worth stopping for.

Whether you are exploring SoHo, walking through Little Italy, spending the afternoon around Nolita, or looking for a sweet break near Mulberry Street, La Churrería NYC is the kind of stop that makes summer in the city feel a little softer.

Known for our made-to-order Spanish churros, La Churrería is also serving a full menu of drinks and sweet pairings made for warm days: iced coffee, matcha lattes, chai, horchata, milkshakes, affogato, iced chocolate, and now, cold foam.

Cold Foam Is Having Its Moment

Some drink upgrades are simple, but they change everything.

Cold foam adds a soft, creamy layer on top of your favorite iced drink. It is light, velvety, and just sweet enough to make your usual order feel a little more special. Think of it as a little cloud for your coffee, matcha, or latte.

At La Churrería, we are now offering cold foam on drinks, including iced coffee, iced lattes, iced matcha lattes, and more. It is the perfect addition when you want something refreshing but still creamy, especially during a hot afternoon in Downtown NYC.

Try it with:

• iced coffee
• iced latte
• iced matcha latte
• chai latte
• your favorite cold drink

It is simple, fun, and exactly the kind of thing that makes a coffee break feel like a tiny summer ritual.

Iced Matcha for a Downtown NYC Break

Matcha has become one of those drinks that feels made for city life. It is bright, smooth, and easy to enjoy on the go, whether you are heading to work, meeting a friend, or just walking around downtown with no real plan.

At La Churrería, our matcha latte is made with matcha powder and milk, with your choice of regular, oat, or almond milk. You can keep it classic, enjoy it iced, or add cold foam for a creamy finish.

There is also something especially good about pairing matcha with churros. The earthy flavor of matcha balances the sweetness of cinnamon sugar, chocolate, and sauces, making it a great option if you want something sweet but not too heavy.

For a fun pairing, try an iced matcha latte with fresh churros and your favorite dipping sauce.

Horchata: A Refreshing Taste of Spain

Before cold foam became the drink upgrade of the moment, Spain already knew how important a cold, refreshing drink could be in the summer.

Horchata is one of those drinks that instantly feels cooling. Smooth, lightly sweet, and easy to sip, it is perfect for hot days when you want something refreshing but still comforting. At La Churrería, horchata brings that Spanish café feeling into the middle of New York City.

It is a great choice if you are stopping by for churros, looking for something different from coffee, or simply need a cold drink while walking through Downtown Manhattan.

Pair it with classic churros, stuffed churros, or one of our seasonal specials for a summer break that feels relaxed, sweet, and very La Churrería.

Milkshake & Two Churros: The Dessert Drink

Some drinks are meant to cool you down. Others are meant to become the whole dessert.

Our Milkshake & Two Churros is exactly that: a creamy milkshake served with two fresh churros. It is rich, fun, and made for anyone who believes a summer drink should come with something crispy on the side.

Choose from:

• vanilla
• chocolate
• strawberry
• salted caramel

It is a great option for sharing, but we fully support keeping it all to yourself. A milkshake, two churros, and a little time to enjoy them? That is a very solid Downtown NYC plan.

Affogato, but Make It La Churrería

If you love coffee and dessert in the same bite, affogato is the move.

At La Churrería, our affogato is made with espresso, two scoops of ice cream, and two churros. It is cold, warm, creamy, crispy, and bold all at once. The espresso melts into the ice cream, the churros are ready for dipping, and suddenly your coffee break has turned into dessert.

For something even more indulgent, try our Chocolate Affogato: two scoops of ice cream, Spanish-style hot chocolate, torched marshmallow, and two churros.

It is the kind of dessert that feels made for a summer afternoon when you want something a little extra.

Iced Chocolate, Coffee, Chai & Tea

Not every summer drink needs to be complicated.

Sometimes you just want an iced coffee. Sometimes you want a latte. Sometimes it is a chai latte kind of day. And sometimes, especially at a Spanish churro café, iced chocolate makes perfect sense.

At La Churrería, you can stop by for:

• coffee
• iced coffee
• espresso
• cortado
• macchiato
• cappuccino
• latte
• chai latte
• tea
• iced tea
• hot chocolate
• iced chocolate

Many of our coffee drinks can also be made iced, and cold foam can be added for a creamy top layer. Choose regular, oat, or almond milk depending on your preference.

Whether you are starting your morning, taking an afternoon break, or grabbing something sweet after dinner, there is always a drink that fits the moment.

What to Pair With Your Summer Drink

Of course, drinks are only half the story.

La Churrería is an authentic Spanish churro café in NYC, which means our churros are made to order and served fresh. Warm, crisp, and ready to dip, they are the kind of treat that works with almost any drink on the menu.

Pair your drink with:

• classic churros
• stuffed churros
• churros with chocolate
• dulce de leche
• seasonal sauces
• ice cream
• churro picnic boxes
• monthly specials

If you are visiting in June, look out for our Passion Fruit specials: bright, tropical, and perfect for summer.

A Sweet Stop in Downtown Manhattan

Located at 284 Mulberry Street, La Churrería is an easy stop while exploring Downtown Manhattan. We are close to Nolita, SoHo, Little Italy, and the East Village, making us a great place to pause during a summer walk, grab coffee with a friend, or take something sweet to go.

Whether you are craving iced matcha, cold foam coffee, horchata, a milkshake, affogato, or fresh Spanish churros, there is always something worth stopping for.

This summer, take a break from the heat, find your favorite drink, and make it a little sweeter with churros on the side.

Visit La Churrería NYC

Stop by La Churrería at 284 Mulberry Street for cold foam drinks, iced matcha, horchata, milkshakes, affogato, iced chocolate, coffee, and made-to-order Spanish churros in Downtown NYC.

Fresh churros. Cold drinks. A little Spanish sweetness in the middle of New York City.

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