This summer has been bananas.
B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
When you scroll through Instagram or TikTok, you may have noticed baristas making videos and posting pictures of vibrant green matcha lattes, topped with a fluffy, velvety cold foam.
This isn’t your average sweet cream though, this cold foam encapsulates the slightly sweet and tropical taste of a banana.
The creamy, subtle flavor of bananas mixed with the smooth, earthy notes of an iced matcha latte is a match made in heaven. It’s almost like the two flavors were made to be paired together.
Not only have bananas infiltrated the matcha world, but they’ve started to be incorporated into espresso drinks. Icy espresso lattes sweetened with a warm, brown sugar syrup that mimics the flavors found in a loaf of banana bread, topped with cold foam and a sprinkle of chopped up pecans have begun popping up on coffee shop menus everywhere.
As you watch mesmerizing videos of baristas crafting beautiful banana bread lattes, you might get an intense craving for one of these sweet drinks. I mean, no one wants to be robbed of the chance to sip on the drink of the summer!
Thankfully, you don’t need to travel to Los Angeles to visit an influencer-crowded café to get these viral drinks. Here are some local places that also have banana lattes on their summer menu, so you enjoy a delicious, creamy latte while battling the 100-degree weather.
Banana cream matcha latte from Brucha.Â
Banana cream matcha latte from Brucha
My addiction to banana matcha lattes started with an Instagram DM. Lauren Valenzuela from Sigfus and another reader recommended I go try their latte, saying it was their favorite in town.
The next day I was making my way down Speedway, on a mission to finally get my chance at trying a viral banana matcha latte.
It seemed like the rest of Tucson had the same idea, because the line was to the door when I stepped in. A constant chorus of “banana cream matcha,†rang throughout the shop, as people left with a vibrant green drink in hand, and a smile on their face.
Soon, I was given a flawless green matcha latte of my own, topped with a decadent banana cold foam that tasted like I was enjoying a warm slice of banana bread.
You are able to taste both the quality matcha as well as the flavorful cold foam, making it the perfect balance of slightly sweet and earthy. It’s safe to say I’ve been obsessed with this latte, often stopping by for a summer treat.
Banana Milk Latte from Harley’s Coffee Co.
Even though opened their first brick and mortar just earlier this month, they are on top of the banana latte game.
On their summer menu they have a banana milk latte, which means you can get an espresso or matcha latte topped with a fluffy banana cold foam.
They even add a couple of slices of fresh banana on top, perfect for your Instagram photo dumps.
Even on their social media, people are showing excitement for the banana drinks in the comments. The banana fans in Tucson are strong!
A banana bread latte from Hebrews Coffee.Â
Banana bread latte from Hebrews Coffee
inside American Eats Co. has gained a dedicated following thanks to their delicious lattes. For their summer menu, they introduced a banana bread latte, topped with cold foam and toasted pecans.
The creamy latte had notes of brown sugar and a distinct fruitiness thanks to the banana. It added a nice, sweet kick to the rich espresso. Then you get a sip of the light cold foam that ties everything together. It’s almost like enjoying a piece of banana bread with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Ragin Roadrunner from Roadrunner Coffee Co.
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At , they make one of their signature drinks with an elite combination: chocolate and banana.
Their Ragin Roadrunner latte is made with espresso, chocolate sauce, and banana syrup, transforming the classic frozen chocolate covered banana into a delicious drink.
The best part? This drink is permanently on their menu so you can enjoy all the banana goodness throughout the year!
Banana pudding matcha and Korean banana milk lattes from Rofle Rofle
When it comes to creating tasty banana treats, does not play around. If you scroll through their Instagram, you’ll be hypnotized by all the extravagant treats and drinks they craft.
One of those drinks happens to be their banana pudding matcha. They take a creamy matcha latte and top it with a dollop of fresh banana pudding. If coffee is more your speed, they also have a latte made with Korean banana milk. Of course, it’s finished off with swirls of whipped cream.
Both options sound like great pick-me-ups after a long day of shopping at the Tucson Mall.
If you haven’t had enough banana, they also have a dirty banana croffle! (croissant + waffle)
A banana bread latte from Calle Coffee.
Banana bread latte from Calle Coffee
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This beloved bright blue coffee truck is known for their flavorful drinks, so it makes sense that they have hopped on this delicious summer trend!
One of Calle Coffee’s special drinks on their summer menu is a banana bread latte. This smooth latte perfectly captures all the warm, buttery flavors a piece of homemade banana baked goods, without being too overwhelming or artificial tasting.
It’s a great drink to get your morning started with, giving you the extra pep you need to stay awake.
Banana matcha and banana spilt latte from 1989 Bakehouse
Whether you want matcha, a latte or banana pastries, has you covered!
For those looking for a banana matcha, their signature matcha is made with banana and vanilla, complete with a layer of airy cold foam on top.
If you want something to satisfy your sweet tooth, they have a banana spilt latte, which consists of espresso, mocha, cherry, banana and whipped cream. From the first sip, it’s like a flavor explosion went off in your mouth.
To pair with your drinks, they have various banana flavored pastries, such as their banana coffee pie.