5 lattes we enjoyed the most in Huntsville for 2023

holding a mint mocha blended coffee
2023 was full of flavor and caffeine. (Curtis Venetta / Hville Blast)

2023 was a big year for lattes in Huntsville. Although we said goodbye to a couple of coffee shops, we also welcomed several more.

Read to learn about the best lattes we tried this year and check out some fun tidbits, like an inside look at a local influencer and a Harry Potter-inspired day.

1. Strawberry Shortcake Latte: Honest Coffee

Strawberry Shortcake Latte at Honest
I think I ordered the Strawberry Shortcake Latte 5 times in April. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

Our team couldn’t get enough of Honest Coffee’s April coffee release, the Strawberry Shortcake Latte. Made in collaboration with Sugar Pusher, a local content creator and pastry chef, this latte featured a rich strawberry syrup and decadent pink sprinkles.

Check out our inside look at the amazing content Sugar Pusher creates:

2. Caramel Brulee: Bus Stop Coffee

Caramel Brulee Latte from Bus Stop Coffee
Bus Stop Coffee has been a great addition to the Huntsville latte scene. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

Bus Stop Coffee was one of the amazing shops we welcomed in 2023. Located inside Green Bus Brewing, the coffee spot offers a cozy vibe and delicious lattes, like McCarley’s favorite—the Caramel Brûlée special.

Check out our coverage of Bus Stop Coffee’s opening:

3. Cloudburst Latte: Gold Sprint Coffee

Latte from Gold Sprint
The Cloudburst is my Gold Sprint go-to latte. (Sarah Gronberg / Hville Blast)

Gold Sprint offers one of the best coffee shop ambiances in the Huntsville area. If you’re a plant enthusiast, you’ll love the unique plants lining all the walls of the quaint shop.

Speaking of florals, our favorite Gold Sprint latte was the Cloudburst—an aromatic combination of a bergamot tincture, house-made vanilla and oat and coconut milk.

4. Peppermint Bark Latte: Dragon’s Forge Cafe

Peppermint Mocha from Dragon's Forge
Talk about some chocolatey goodness. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

Transporting you to a medieval world of magic and whimsy, Dragon’s Forge is undoubtedly one of Huntsville’s most unique coffee shops.

This year, our team member McCarley tried the Peppermint Bark Latte and fell in love with the delicious combination of sweet chocolate and sharp mint.

Check out our Harry-Potter inspired day, which featured Dragon’s Forge:

5. Classic Latte: The Poppy + Parliament

Breakfast and coffee at The Poppy + Parliament
There’s nothing like a classic latte and breakfast. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

You can’t go wrong with a classic latte, and nowhere does it better than Huntsville’s iconic English pub, The Poppy and Parliament.

Our suggestion: Go for a weekend brunch and order the incredible breakfast for two platter to pair with your delicious latte.

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Lacey Spear
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