I will update this page periodically with various photos taken at cafes/coffeehouses.

This following photo is the Ossorio Bakery and Cafe in the Cocoa Village in Cocoa, Florida.  Ossorio is very laid back and has extremely good pizza.   When our baseball game was rained out later that evening, we returned for coffee and pastries.  This is a must 'to-do' if you're ever in the Cocoa, Florida area.

 

The following photos were taken at Run Agrounds Coffee House in Cape Coral, Florida. Our friends took us to the marina on their boat for lunch. After lunch, we roamed the shops and had gelato at Run Agrounds. Later in the week, we returned a couple of times for coffee in the evening, while the kids had gelato. However, we decided to drive over after our first trip.  Run Agrounds was one the highlights of our vacation and we definitely recommend this fabulous coffeehouse to you the next time your in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area.

The following photos were taken at the Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro in Lakeland, Florida.  Our family had dinner and dessert on a Friday evening while in town on business.  This cafe is owned by two local brothers who offer great food/coffee combined with small town hospitality mixed with an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere.  Black & Brew is one our top coffee houses.  You must give this coffee house and bistro a try. 

The following photos were taken at Amelia Island Coffee in historical Fernandina Beach, FL.  This wonderful coffee shop is located on Centre Street along with many fine shops, cafes, restaurants and Bed & Breakfasts.  Amelia Island Coffee has provided quality coffee over the years during our visits.  This past weekend we drove up to Fernandina Beach after spending a couple of days in Jacksonville.  On Saturday, we had breakfast at Ameila Island Coffee before strolling through the many shops as part of last minute Christmas shopping.  I had a marvelous Ultimate Scramble wrap which was very delicious.  The coffee was outstanding and Melanie recommends the Mocha.  The atmosphere is very laid back and the locals are extremely friendly.  Spend a couple of nights at one of the local Bed & Breakfasts and spend time in the many shops, as well as plan to visit the beach and the local State Park which has a fort in which you can tour.  (I recommend visiting during the holidays.)

The following photos were taken at the Magnolia Cafe and Coffee House in Havana, FL:

Magnolia Cafe & Coffee House

310 North Main Street    Havana, FL 32333      Phone: 850-539-3737

Open for Breakfast and Lunch

Tues - Fri: 6:30am - 2:30pm / Sat: 8:00am - 3:00pm

My aunt Debbie called one day and told me about a cafe in Havana where she and my uncle Johnny had recently stopped for lunch.  Knowing that I had this website, she was eager to tell me about Magnolia Cafe & Coffee House.  I took a day off from work last week as I returned home late the evening before from a business trip to south Florida.  We used this day to visit Havana and drop in to check out the Magnolia Cafe.  The coffee was very good and the hometown atmosphere was most welcoming.  The owners took the time to talk to us and we felt at home.  After our visit, we strolled the many shops that line the streets of downtown Havana. 

The next day, my wife and I decided to return for lunch.  The lunch menu contains varieties of salads, sandwiches and wraps. I recommend the New England Shrimp Wrap which I enjoyed that day.  If you're ever in the Havana, FL area, drop in to the Magnolia Cafe & Coffee House for breakfast or lunch.  While you're in town, take the time to stroll through the many antique stores and novelty shops in downtown Havana.  (Havana is located about 11 miles North of Tallahassee on US Highway 27.) 

I experienced  Ellianos Coffee Company this week during a drive home from working in Gainesville.  Ellianos is a drive-through only coffee shop with two locations in Lake City, Florida: one very convenient to I-75 on Highway 90.  There are other locations in North Florida and South Georgia, as well.  I was very impressed with the coffee I had and look forward to dropping in again the next trip that takes me past Lake City.  I have placed a link to the Ellianos website on the [Links] page.

While working in Gainesville recently, I found Maude's Classic Cafe which is located next to the Hippodrome Theatre in the historical downtown area.  I picked up a cup of coffee on the way in to work and I enjoyed the taste.  Although it is located next to a large Starbucks, I found the cafe to be very inviting with a nicely arranged courtyard and trendy artifacts/photos posted inside.  There were tempting desserts in the cafe, but it was way too eary in the morning to try one.  The next time you're in Gainesville head over to Maude's.  They stay open late most evenings.

I recently visited Fort Lauderdale on business. While there I stopped by Brew Urban Cafe twice. On the first visit, I had the Espresso Con Panna before meeting friends for dinner on Las Olas Blvd. Brew Urban's decor was trendy and the atmosphere relaxing. The staff were very friendly and the coffee tremendous. If I weren't meeting friends for dinner, I would have stayed longer. I also stopped by on the way to work the next morning for a cup of coffee. I really like the fact that Brew Urban has long hours, opening at 6:30 am and closing around 11:00 pm. If I lived in Fort Lauderdale, I would be a frequent customer. Give it a try.

Brew Urban Cafe - 209 SW 2nd Avenue, Ft. Lauderale, Florida Phone: 954-523-7191

I recently returned to the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area on business and was able to bring along my wife.  While in Fort Lauderdale, we stopped by Brew Urban after dinner.  She loved the coffee and the atmosphere.

Also, while in St. Augustine, we had dinner (and dessert) at Cafe del Hidalgo located at the corner of Hypolita Street and  St. George Street.  My wife and I stopped in at this cafe a couple of years ago while I was in the area on business.  This trip we had sandwiches and salads so we could save room for dessert and coffee.  The kids had the Italian Gelato while my wife and I shared a chocolate cake w/mousse with our favorite coffee drinks.  The staff, as always, was extremely friendly and the atmosphere fits in with the historical St. Augustine feel.  Make sure to stop by Cafe del Hidalgo the next time you're in St. Augustine.

Cafe del Hidalgo - 35 Hyplita Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084    Phone# 904-823-1196

Last month, I was in Tampa teaching a class.  After the class, I hung around town waiting for my daughter's youth group to arrive for a conference.  While waiting, I had lunch in the Hyde Park Village area and then picked up an iced coffee at Indigo Coffee.  The iced coffee drink had caramel mixed in and was very delicious.  I usually don't opt for iced coffee, but it was extremely hot in Tampa that day.  The next time you're in Tampa, stop by an Indigo Coffee location.  I recommend the Hyde Park Village coffee shop.

During the same business trip to Tampa, as mentioned above, I stopped by the Koffee and More Kafe in Crystal River for lunch on the way down.  I had an asiago steak panini and a cup of coffee.   Both were delicious and the atmosphere was very relaxing.  I was later able to take my family to the cafe while on the way to St. Pete for a TB Rays baseball game.  Everyone enjoyed their lunch.The next time you're in the Crystal River area, I would recommend you stop by Koffee & More Kafe.

While in the St. Petersburg area for a TB Rays baseball game, my family met up with some friends at Addicted to the Bean coffee house in Madeira Beach.  Addicted to the Bean opened in early 2008 and offers great coffee and smoothies, as well as delicious pastries.   My wife and I had coffee while our kids had fruit smoothies.  The tart green apple smoothie was very delicious and would be a good idea on a hot summer, beach day.

My wife and I recently spent time visiting with her family in Southwest Georgia.  On the way over, we stopped in Bainbridge, Georgia to try out a new coffee house in the historical, downtown area.  Bean Around the World roasts their coffee onsite and offer various coffee drinks and a small assortment of pastries.  If you're in the Bainbridge, Georgia area, stop by Bean Around the World and support this new coffee house.

While in South Florida on business recently, I took my wife along.  On the way home, we spent a couple of days in the Naples and Fort Myers area.  We had breakfast in Naples at the Bayshore Coffee Company.  The egg and cheese croissants were delicious as was the coffee, as always.  I enjoy taking here to coffee shops that I've encountered during previous trips.

While in Fort Myers during the same trip, we found a coffee house in the Bell Tower shopping district called Blackhawk Coffee and Provisions.  The cafe has an eclectic, artistic feel with a welcoming feeling.  We stopped for breakfast before heading home.  The food and coffee was delicious.  One of the nice things about the location of Blackhawk Coffee is that it is in the same complex as our hotel.  We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower and would have been able to walk over to the Bell Tower Shops.  The next time you're in Fort Myers, stop by the Bell Tower Shops and give Blackhawk Coffee a try.  The cafe information is listed below.  I have not been able to find a website for the cafe.

Blackhawk Coffee and Provisions - Bell Tower Shops - Daniels Parkway and US 41, Ft Myers

Sugar Cakes Patisserie 

101 N Park Square NE    Marietta, GA 30060       Phone: 770-218-9994

My family recently spent the night in Marietta, Georgia en route to our vacation in the Smoky Mountains.  We stopped by Marietta Square and had coffee & dessert at Sugar Cakes Patisserie.  The coffee and dessert (Mirage) was delicious.

We returned on Saturday morning for breakfast....also, very delicious.  If you're ever in the Atlanta area, stop by Sugar Cakes Patisserie.  

There always seems to be a community event in the park at the center of Marietta Square.  We also browsed the many eclectic shops in the square on Friday night and Saturday morning.   See links page.

After leaving Marietta, we drove up to Gatlinburg for a week.  During our time in Gatlinburg, we visited a favorite coffee house Coffee and Company.  We also found another coffee house which recently opened on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.  This new coffee house, Greenbrier Coffee and Tea, became a nightly stop as we made our rounds through downtown Gatlinburg.

Cravings

 During a recent business trip to Vero Beach, I was able to visit three cafes, each with a unique theme.The evening I arrived in Vero, I walked a couple of blocks from my hotel on the beach, to Cravings coffee shop and bakery.I had already eaten dinner but wanted a cappuccino and sweets to keep me going while I finished writing an article for my wife’s newsletter.The coffee and cookies were delicious.I stopped back by the next morning on my way in to work for coffee and a blueberry croissant.Delicious!!!I also bought some more cookies to bring back home to the family.We all agree that Cravings bakes the best cookies we have ever eaten.Go to our Links page and follow the link to the Cravings website to order some cookies for yourself.Also, stop in to their café the next time you’re in the Vero Beach area.

The Barefoot Café

 While researching my trip to Vero Beach, I came across the website for The Barefoot Café.  I was intrigued by the lunch options and made plans to eat at the café during lunch while in Vero Beach.  The café has a tropical them and the staff/ownership were very friendly.  I had communicated with the owner via email prior to the trip and found them very hospitable.  When I arrived, they recognized me and made me feel extremely welcome.  I ordered the Chicken Salad Croissant which came with a choice of side dishes.  The lunch was delicious and large enough that I couldn’t eat it all.  I saved half of the croissant for my drive back to the airport in West Palm Beach after work.  You must plan to stop by The Barefoot Café the next time you’re in Vero Beach.

Tea and Chi

After eating lunch next door at The Barefoot Café, I stepped just over to Tea and Chi and ordered a hot, black tea to take back to work with me.  I had started to lose my voice just prior to the lunch break and needed the tea to help me get through the rest of the class.  The owners were very friendly and the hot tea was delicious.  Give Tea and Chi if you favor hot tea over coffee.

St. Andrews Coffee House and Trigo Cafe & Bakery

I recently had a business trip to Panama City where I stopped by St. Andrews Coffee House for morning coffee and later stopped by Trigo Cafe and Bakery for lunch.  Both are located in the historical, downtown area of Panama City - near the bay.  I recommend visiting both during your next visit to the Panama City area.

We recently spent a few days in the Atlanta area.  During our stay, we stopped by the Land of 1000 Hills for coffee.  We had previously visited their location in Roswell and wanted to try their coffee shop in the NW Atlanta area, as well.  The location pictured below is the Land of 1000 Hills coffeehouse located in the Walton on the Chattahoochee apartment complex just close to the I-75/I-285 junction.  This location on the Chattahoochee River allows for a picturesque view while relaxing with your favorite coffee drink.  The staff was friendly and the coffee delicious.  Go to the www.drinkcoffeedogood.com website to find the driving directions to the Walton location coffee shop.  When you arrive at the gate for the complex, dial the Leasing Office and let them know you're there to visit the coffee shop.  They'll open the gate for you.  Drive all the way to the end of the complex and you'll notice the beautiful backdrop of the river.  This is a 'must' if you're in the Atlanta area.

View from the coffee shop deck....