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Even with summer coming to an end soon, iced coffee season is a year-round lifestyle for many people.

While Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks may be the most convenient for an on-the-go caffeine fix, there are plenty of local spots in Oswego County that will make you want to slow down and enjoy the refreshment of your favorite beverage. Here are some iHeart recommendations to try out near you.

1. Khepera Coffee (Oswego)

This cozy cafe is tucked into the back of Canal Commons, easy to miss but definitely worth the inquiry. They have frozen, iced, and hot coffee for all preferences, as well as a wide selection of teas for non-coffee drinkers. Their berry matcha is sweet and refreshing for a warm day.

2. Sweet Aroma Cafe (Central Square)

Sweet Aroma Cafe can be found on NY-49, positioned perfectly off I-81 for a roadtrip treat to energize your drive. They also have many options for coffee and caffeinated alternatives, complemented by their brunch menu and fresh baked goods for those with a sweet tooth.

3. Riverwalk Coffee Roasters (Oswego)

With popular seasonal specials, Riverwalk Coffee Roasters is becoming a downtown Oswego favorite. You can also buy their fresh coffee in bulk in the ground size of your choice if you want to bring that cafe feeling into your own home.

4. 114 Reserve (Fulton)

This cafe located at the corner of East 2nd Street and Oneida Street in Fulton leans into the charm of the circular building it occupies. There’s open concept seating and plenty of natural light– perfect for working “from home” with your drink of choice. For those on the go, they also have a drive through window!

5. Mill House Market (Pulaski)

Mill House Market offers a wide variety of coffee, food, and retail options for a nice day off. They have local goods in the front of the store and offer over 30 different sandwich varieties, fresh baked goods, pizza, coffee, and more at the deli counter in the back. There’s seating indoors and outdoors, or you can take your treats to go for a nice picnic at one of Pulaski’s many parks.

6. Coffee Connection (Oswego)

Coffee Connection doesn’t just offer traditional coffee as the name suggests, but also teas and specialty drinks, such as their “River Mud” frozen frappe. They also have flavored and original coffee beans for sale, and you can enjoy your drink in their shaded outdoor seating along West 2nd Street.

7. Prohibition Coffee House (Oswego)

This cafe has a retro touch with their dark wood interior in a beautiful brick building. The charming shop dog, Eloise, is happy to guide you to the entrance of the cafe downstairs. The business also offers entertainment in the form of jazz performers on a regular basis, the perfect side to one of their signature coffee flights to try as many of their delicious options as possible.

If there is any place not on the list that is your favorite, add it to the comments and we will be sure to check it out.