Trying to get through the sweltering, sticky, humid Detroit summer is an exercise in patience. Knowledge of the nearest oscillating fan, the next air conditioned room, the next ice cream shop is vital. During times like these a hot morning caffeine jolt simply won't do. That's when iced coffee comes into play. There's something about a cup of iced joe condensating on a hot day. Whether it's cold brewed, poured over ice, or served frothy from a nitro tap, here are some of the best places to chill out with cold coffee around metro Detroit.

Did we overlook your favorite iced coffee chill out spot? Let us know where you're getting your fix on these hot days in the comments down below, on Facebook, Twitter, or at the tipline. Note: Locations are organized geographically and never ranked. Eater Detroit focuses on the city proper, nearby suburbs, and occasionally elsewhere in Southeast Michigan.

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