This Vietnamese coffeehouse in the U District serves an array of iced coffees, but the cold brew is a true standout. Lighter in body than most others in town, Sip House’s version comes lightly sweetened with cane sugar. First-timers should also check out the shop’s popular Cold Brew Crema (with a frothy cheese cap).

The independent shop (with three locations in Seattle) uses the sci fi-sounding Kyotobot (a robotic glass dripper) to make its cold brew (though it’s called “iced coffee” on the menu). Customers can order it black or mixed with one of the cafe’s seasonal flavors — the current lineup includes a drink made with rose syrup and another with vanilla-spiked heavy cream.

The cold brew at this modern Capitol Hill coffee shop method produces a rich drink, with flavors of molasses. Compared to other cafes, Analog has a bit of a stronger cup with a heavier body — but if one is sensitive to caffeine, it might be best to ask for the smallest 8-ounce version (with ice taking up some volume, too). Those who want to stock up should consider the custom and refillable 32-ounce growlers available.

The coffee shop and record store along the Pike/Pine corridor near First Hill serves a no-frills cold brew that’s an easy drinker. Those who like a lighter-bodied brew may appreciate the caramel flavor profile. It’s open for takeout only at the moment, but there’s also an online shop for those looking to pair great tunes with a growler or two.

Capitol Hill recently landed this slick-looking cafe on Broadway, serving up a smoky, earthy cold brew made with a glass dripper. The bright shop comes from wife and husband duo Zoey Jung and Ethan Choi — the latter used to be a furniture collector, which comes through in the attention to design detail and meticulously crafted beverages.

This well-known Seattle roaster sources beans from a more than century old Guatemalan farm for its cold brew. The drink is made through a technology that uses “vacuum cycles” to remove air from organic elements and extract the most flavor. Fancy methods aside, customers can snag an entire two-liter box for home, akin to boxed wine — it’s good for 2-plus weeks after opening.