Treats for the Heat: Mocha Coconut, Anyone?

With temperatures reaching close to 90 degrees on Monday, it's clear that the sun and heat are here to stay. Here are five ways you can stay cool by grabbing some treats around town.

1. : Nothing beats a delicious scoop of your favorite ice cream. Pick among a variety of classic favorites or try the flavor of the month, Toffee Pecan Crunch. Get a classic scoop on a cone, splurge on a sundae or get a 31 Degree Below soft serve blend.
2. : Want to customize your own frozen treat? Try Newark’s own frozen yogurt shop. Pick from a variety of flavors (and mix them if you like), including tart, chocolate and exotics like taro. Then add your toppings, which range from chocolate chips and nuts to fruity cereal and graham cracker crumbs.
3. Starbucks: Get your afternoon caffeine boost while cooling down by grabbing an iced cold coffee, latte or Frappuccino at one of the four Starbucks cafes in town. Feeling adventurous? Try the newest flavor, Mocha Coconut, or mix your favorite flavors together. (The Newark Patch editor’s favorite mix is a mocha frap with hazelnut and caramel syrups.)
4. Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream: Take a short trip across the Interstate 880 overpass on Mowry Avenue and find gourmet gelato delights. From strawberry cheesecake to tiramisu, there is something for every person who loves sweets. The Italian ice cream shoppe also offers a number of sorbets. Gelato Classico is at 39191 Farwell Dr., Fremont.
5. Tapioca Express: From milk teas to fruit juices and smoothies, head out to one of the two Tapioca Express locations in town for your cold, delectable exotic drink. Add pearls (boba) or different jellies to bring more flavor to your beverage. Pearl Milk Tea is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan, according to Tapioca Express’ website. The two Tapioca Express stores are located at . and .