So Starbucks launched new drinks a few weeks ago. According to the baristas on Twitter, they had no idea they were going to be such a hit. I tried the Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso exactly one time ,which was enough for me to become obsessed with it, before it became almost impossible to get another one! Subsequent trips to Starbucks have left me frustrated. They’ve been out of oatmilk or out of the brown sugar syrup or both! Honestly, it’s enough to send to me Dunkin’….kidding!

Anyway, I decided to figure out how to make them at home in order to satisfy my craving. I have to say, mine is a pretty close dupe!

We have an espresso machine but honestly, I’m not about that life and I find it slightly intimidating. Cold brew is the next best thing. And, how did I not know that you can buy a pitcher specifically for making cold brew?! Next up make your simple syrup. I used 1 cup of water and 1 cup of brown sugar. Add oat milk…and it’s really just that easy!

Cold is not my favorite but I’m a sucker for a good cup of coffee. So last Saturday we bundled up and headed to Wyoming Community Coffee!

This charming coffee shop is tucked into one of our favorite Cincinnati neighborhoods! As if the promise of a fantastic latte wasn’t enough, we got to check out the Book Bus while we were there.

The Book Bus is the cutest bookstore on wheels I’ve ever seen! It’s the only mobile bookstore I’ve ever seen but I challenge anyone to to find a cuter one than this!

We settled in for the hour with our delicious drinks- one caramel latte, one london fog and one chocolate milk- and spent some quality time together.

We will definitely be making more regular visits to this little gem! Cincinnati friends if you are looking for a local cup of coffee, a yummy quick bite and comfortable and cozy atmosphere, check them out!