We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Small but mighty, Rhode Island is no stranger to unique food and beverage offerings, including the topping-laden "hot weiner" sold throughout the state — but coffee milk, a deliciously simple combination of sweet coffee syrup (think a java-infused version of chocolate syrup) and milk, is particularly beloved among its children and adults. The drink is similar in flavor to treats like the Italian affogato, which involves drowning ice cream in espresso, and for many years, it was offered as a beverage option in Rhode Island school lunchrooms.