**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more For me, Historic Downtown Melbourne has become one of my most-visited hubs for socialization, especially in south Brevard County. Thanks to the brilliant people at DTMB or Melbourne Main Street, the area has been improving. I definitely like the new businesses coming in, taking a slice of history in their own sake. Once such place is Villon Coffee. Originally, a "food truck" as the are more of a coffee truck, Villon Coffee (which I will shorthand simply to Villon for the remainder of the review) has expanded to the point they now have two brick-and-mortal locations. The one I like to frequent is, of course, Historic Downtown Melbourne. Now to be fair, they are an a-okay coffee shop, but mostly because of how management runs it more so than the vibe and staff. The vibe and staff: excellent! Definitely have a lot of good things to say about Ally. However, how management (whom I never seen onsite whatsoever) runs the location, is no bueno! Though an address is given, Villon is located on the southside of New Haven Ave. that runs though Historic Downtown Melbourne. If it helps, they are more on the eastside of the town stretch just west of the train tracks. Villon is a smallish location consisting of a main serving room and a "waiting" room that showcases their wares for sale. The waiting room also has an island table and couch, which works well as board games (though most of them are incomplete) are available for guests. The pinball machine, Godzilla, requires 50 cents to play. The main serving floor has bar seating along the storefront window, serving counter, and the side window. As for decor, a lot of yellow, black, and greys in modern art triangles and flowers that highlight their color scheme. Also, the restroom is gender neutral, which is fine as it is a single-person restroom. Usually clean and stocked, but not the best looking restroom. Ever seen a grungy warehouse look in a restroom but was still clean? That's what Villon here has. This is where things are critical. For some reason, management usually has only one person on staff. Now to be fair, most of the day only needs one person, but during rushes, you'll end up waiting. This is not a food truck which is understandable why there is a wait, but an actual brick-and-mortar restaurant. And given its small size and menu, you'd think they would be able to keep rotation on goods up to par. There have been times I came in in which Ally has said they don't have something or another. This goes for their food which I am unsure is either premade or storebought. Needless to say, they don't have the space to cook anything from scratch, so everything is "heat and ready to serve." There is a couple of coolers with bagels, and oatmeal bites ready to eat, though. But the food that really stands out is the wares made by Chef & Summers. They are delicious, but sometimes, they can be sold out. Villon is also quite innovative in their drinks, more so than any other coffee shop I can think of locally. Ergo, they get the hit-or-miss judgment a tad bit more, but because they are being bold more so than being either good or bad. Overall, Villon, as mentioned earlier, is an a-okay place. The staff does the best they can with what they have and what they are given. But I guarantee you they'd be better with more management support. Since I have visited this place numerous times prior to my initial review, I can definitely give Villon a solid three out of five stars with the aforementioned points above. If management helps improve this location, then maybe, just maybe, I will give them a fair shake and update my review. Until then, good place to stop by if you are in the area and you just need a stop to go to, but definitely better coffee shop options out there. My suggestion: The Sun Shoppe at the west end of Historic Downtown Melbourne or Apocalpyse Coffee Roasters heading north on Babcock St. right at the intersection with US-1.

Last stop on my Florida adventure is located in Melbourne. This cute little coffee spot offers a…read morevariety of drinks and grab and go items. I had the iced, matcha latte. I know I know matcha tastes like you slid into outfield and ate grass but hear me out. It actually isn't so bad I topped it with vanilla foam and although it made it less healthier it's way better than a wheat grass shot! Pricing is reasonable and they have these muffins that was pretty much the same price as my drink but they are big enough to share. Service was quick and the staff friendly. Since you didn't get your Starbucks bear cup protest by going here instead: you won't be disappointed! J/k Oh, I forgot to mention my friend grabbed this cute shirt for me because I packed all long sleeves for my trip and it was hot. Leave it to me to pack for a cold freeze and then fly home the day before it happened! Anyways, if you're in the area or just passing through make a stop here.

Walking in, I was skeptical--but wow! The space is beautifully decorated, cool, and very clean. The…read morestaff was super friendly, and the calming Christmas music set such a cozy vibe. I also loved having the option of sitting in a chair or on a couch--such a nice touch. The donuts and cookies were delicious--very soft and tasted fresh. My husband ordered the peppermint Yeti with dark chocolate and cold foam. He really liked it and said he'd probably add an extra shot next time. The flavor was so good! I got the Atomic Latte (chai with espresso), and I looooove when coffee shops have this on their menu. Other places charge so much for dirty chais, so this really stood out to me. We don't live in the area, but whenever we're traveling through, we would absolutely love to come back!

Nicely decorated spot with plenty of seating. We spotted by on our way to South Florida from…read moreOrlando. We enjoyed the giant robot, but found the drinks a little on the pricier end. We ordered a double espresso and a chai latte, which were both okay. The bathroom was nice and clean and has a fun alien hovering on the wall above. The staff was friendly and helpful.

I had such a great time at this cafe for Bible study…read more Kelly was SO welcoming to us and she and her other worker were sooo kind and attentive. The coffee was delicious and the croissant was soft and flaky! Highly recommend!! This is such a cozy spot to just have a bite and a quiet moment or share quality time with friends. Thank you to the staff for allowing us to have this moment of connection today! I will definitely be back!!

Never a disappointment when coming here I love the ambiance…read moreand the service is always amazing. I tried the bacon egg and cheese for the first time and it was great. The food here is delicious

I just recently saw that some people have been leaving negative reviews about this place and the…read moreowner and I wanted to come on here and combat that. I have been coming to this place for years and tried many things off of their menu. This place is my favorite coffee shop of all time and I have never once had any issues. The staff and the owner are truly amazing people and the food, coffee, and ambiance is fantastic as well. Do NOT let any negative reviews rob you of experiencing this place

I've eaten here more than 50 times over the years and have recommended this place to countless…read morepeople, which is why this experience was so shocking. I was told I had to order from the menu right away, and when I hadn't placed my order within about 10 minutes, the owner told me she would call the police and have me trespassed. When I explained that I was planning to order a smoothie, she told me to "stop playing the victim" and demanded that I leave. I've never experienced anything like this at a business I've supported for so long. Being threatened with trespassing over taking a few extra minutes to decide what to order was completely unnecessary and extremely disappointing. Unfortunately, after this experience, I can't recommend this place the way I used to.

This is one of the coffee places i would go out of my way for! Prices are comparative to any coffee…read moreplace. My go to is the Java chip coffee based. It's delicious. The drive through before work is my place but i enjoy going in the smell of the fresh ground coffee. The staff is always very friendly and courteous . The place is comfortable and clean. The smell again in house is delish with a massively wide fresh ground coffee assortments! Would recommend! Did i mention the muffins are made in house too?

It smells like a dream when you walk through the doors. I bought the whole bean coffee to use in my…read morehopper. Great variety, will be back for more.

What a cute little coffee shop! I came in here on Mother's Day so it was empty but I really hope…read morethat more people know about this place because their coffee was great! I got an iced latte and want to visit again to get some of their coffee beans to try at home. I'll definitely be back here next time I visit Melbourne!

Super fun coffee place with a great space theme! We had oat…read moremilk cappuccinos and raspberry mocha lattes and were very impressed with quality of coffee and sugar ration. Thank you for not making it super sweet. The combination of the raspberry and mocha is my fave! Friendly baristas took very good care of us and were very detailed when making our coffees to perfection. We'll be back for sure!

So delicious. When i go here its never a disappointment. I love the casual ambiance and seevice is…read morealways at its best. Today I tried the truffle fries for the first time and it was probably the best truffle fries in brevard county. People tend to put too much truffle oil and over power it but not here at La crepe de France, it was perfect! I brought my family from out of town and everyone had nothing but praises to give about the food and service.

This place in downtown Melbourne was not super busy on a Sunday morning, so we got seated and…read moreserved fast. The crepes were delicious! And they had a good variety of sweet and savory options for breakfast and brunch. I had La Crepe Plate - the eggs over medium were perfectly done, and the traditional crepe with powdered sugar and strawberry compote were tender and tasty, and not too syrupy. She had their "Paris Express", which was a combination of ham and Brie and walnuts and honey, and it was also delicious. Service was courteous and friendly, and they offered to-go coffees if we wanted them.

Stopped by Smoothie Paradise Cafe after my workout today, and I'm really glad I did. I usually…read moredefault to Tropical Smoothie because they offer protein add‑ins, but their reviews weren't looking great lately, so I gave this spot a try -- and it ended up being the better choice. Every smoothie here already comes with protein, and you can stack on extras like greens, collagen, or creatine. I went with a large PB & Banana and added greens, and it was honestly one of the best smoothies I've had in a while. Super flavorful, not overly sweet, and you can taste the quality. They also serve coffee, espresso, and some really tempting muffins. I only tried the smoothie today, but I'm already planning to come back for the coffee and a muffin next time. The shop is tucked into a small strip mall, but parking was easy. Inside, it's clean, organized, and has a calm vibe. The woman behind the counter was incredibly kind and knowledgeable -- the kind of customer service that makes you want to return. If you're someone who works out nearby or just wants a healthier smoothie option that doesn't sacrifice taste, this place is a gem. Prices are affordable too, which is always a win.

Stopped into Smoothie Paradise on Memorial Day and was genuinely happy to find them open…read more.. sometimes a holiday craving needs immediate attention. The girl behind the counter was super nice and made the whole stop easy and pleasant. They've got a pretty solid lineup of smoothie flavors, plus what looked like a good coffee drink selection too. Now, can I confidently speak to the nutritional profile of these smoothies? Absolutely not. Did they taste incredible? Without question. I got a cookies and cream and a strawberry banana chocolate, and both were fantastic. Honestly, they tasted more like delicious milkshakes wearing athletic clothing and pretending to be healthy. No complaints from me. Definitely recommend this spot.