Across from South Central Park and next to the Winter Haven Library resides Richard's Fine Coffees. For over 25 years Richard's Fine Coffee's has been supplying downtown Winter Haven with caffeinated beverages and food. David Tuttle opened Richard's Fine Coffee's on June 11, 1996. Upon realizing that there were no independent coffee house in Winter Haven, he wanted to bring residents and visitors a new coffee drinking experience. Richard's originally operated out of the Arcade Building before moving to the new Winter Haven Public Library when it opened its new building in 2005. In the ensuing years Richard's Fine Coffee's has become a cornerstone to the revitalization of downtown. One of the keys to Richard's longevity has been providing a place where people can meet, relax, and enjoy delicious coffee and bites. On the first Friday of every month they have a live music event. They serve a daily breakfast and lunch menu that includes hot and cold coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soup, and pastries. I popped in for caffeinated refreshment during a recent trip to Winter Haven. I like how you can enjoy your drinks and food in their large dining room, on the patio, or across the street in beautiful South Central Park. Richard's has become more than a place where you can eat and drink. It is an important part of bringing the community together in downtown Winter Haven. read more

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This was our second time patronizing Richard's. Today was a blustery COLD day, but I won't let that aspect interfere with my review (getting warmed up fun the hot coffee). I ordered a regular coffee with cream. The better half ordered a Latte. We also ordered a blueberry crumb cake to split. There was quite a variety of wonderful looking pastries to choose from. The crumb cake was warmed up for us and brought to our table. The coffees were ready within 5 minutes. The coffees were delicious (yes, I sampled the latte), one of the better fresh coffees I've had. The crumb cake was also delicious. Staff was friendly and the interior design relaxing. We'll be back . read more

Came here before hitting the road and the bagels were amazing. Fresh and flavor. Highly recommending the Asiago if you like a cheese base. The smoothies were terrible. Asiago: 9/10 very good Strawberry smoothie: 0/10 tasted like nesquik blended with ice Mango smoothie: 1/10 like mango candy with sugar read more

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The location is super cute and I love that it's attached to the library. It's situated in an area with several walkable businesses and feels very small town cutesy! There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The service was fine, very perfunctory, but not memorable. The coffee was overly strong and also quite sweet, not to my taste. The chocolate chip cookie was likewise sweet but not otherwise flavorful. I will try to come back and give the coffee another try, maybe a different flavor would be better. read more

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I was in Winter Haven to take some photos and was recommended I come here! This place is adorable. Their outdoor festive decor is so festive and it has a great location. The inside is low-key with a very chill vibe and some good food. All their staff was SO nice here (great service) and if I am by this area again I will definitely stop by !! read more

Richard's Fine Coffees - A photo of their outside decor and a counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

I found this lovely cafe and decided to try it out one weekend morning. It was nice and cozy upon arrival and the welcome was very warm and light. Since we were new there we got a caramel macchiato with almond milk and a chai tea with almond milk. Both were very tasty, however the coffee was a little light for our preference. The veggie bagel sandwich was delicious. The toppings tasted fresh and the flavor is the bagel itself was very tasty. I'm very interested in trying this place out again and hopefully to dine inside this time since outside was too hot we took it to go. If you're in the area and want a nice coffee shop to grab a tea, coffee or cold drink, this is a great choice to try out for brunch or breakfast. read more

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I have been here a few times. The pastries are great and the coffee is amazing! The staff is super friendly and one of the girls helped me pick a flavor for my drink she mixed two! I was so happy as I was very indecisive on what I wanted. read more

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For sure a place come check out! If you're in Downtown Winter Haven, please check out this coffee shop they know what they are doing. The pistachio muffin was a OMG. The coffee amazing !! The staff were super nice and very outgoing , for sure took care of us . It is located next to library so if you looking for a good book just go on by next door ! A must must must! read more

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They gave a blueberry bagel out with mold and said it was a blueberry, here is the proof it was also posted on Facebook! This needs to be shut down! read more

Richard's Fine Coffees - The mold on the bagel from this coffee shop!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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I like to try cute coffee shops whenever I travel and this one was a 10/10! Coffee was amazing and Pistachio Muffin was fireeeee. I went 3 days in a row and got the same thing. read more

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Good for those who love American pastries style, muffins, cakes, cupcakes... Coffee was ok. Server was nice, same as the environment. read more

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Good coffee, nice pastries, friendly workers, rude customers. In Winter Haven for a family event. Visited Richard's for coffee one day, enjoyed it, stopped another day for breakfast when they just opened. My family went to sit at an outdoor table while I ordered. A female customer in front of me said "not there, there are regulars who sit there!" I literally laughed at her rudeness, certainly not worth the aggravation to address her behavior at this stage of her life. Staff didn't hear it, not their fault. But if you get there early, beware the regulars! read more

The breakfast sandwiches were good, the service was quick and efficient. The ambiance was nice and sitting outside while the flea market was going on is very nice. read more

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Supporting local coffee shop! My was having a procedure done at the outpatient center. I walked across to get me a huge blueberry danish and a cup of coffee. The service was good and the prices were really reasonable. The location is prefect at the library. It's the perfect combination of reading and drinking coffee. read more

Nice little coffee shop with fresh pastries, sandwiches and salads. The coffee is strong enough that I like it and the barista was extra attentive. They are decorated for the holidays so it's a perfect spot to grab a coffee while shopping downtown. read more

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Wow. What a place. Great coffee and cookies! Try the peanut butter one. And we met Richard the owner. Such a friendly guy. Love the small town feel of this place. read more

We enjoyed Richard's fine coffee. The coffee and food were delicious. They had games you could play and it was a very inviting atmosphere.

My favorite coffee in Winter Haven. So much so I go out of my way to pick one. Though I'm not fond of their pastries (don't taste homemade) they also have a wonderful sandwich and salad menu. Beautiful views with outside seating, friendly staff, great chicken salad! Parking is interesting in that area at certain times of the day-I have no advice or solutions. But do enjoy their coffee! read more

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This was our first stop out of many on Tuesday. When we got to the counter I said good morning and ended up repeating myself because the girl either didn't hear me (unlikely) or just didn't respond initially. We ordered 2 coffees and were asked to wait which is understandable. Something happened with another patron and the parking police so instead of making our drinks they were all gossiping and watching outside. The drinks were good in the end, I had just wished for a better start to our morning because after leaving here we walked to the Christmas tree display and I proposed to my now fiancée. Would've been nicer to have a slightly better experience at the coffee shop but it's okay in the end. read more

The coffee was great and the food ( we got the bagel and breakfast sandwich) were both delicious!!! The vibe in here is super cute and quaint and the employees were so nice! 10/10 will be back! (Mother in law coffee is DELICIOUS) read more

Went for breakfast, which was so tasty. Had a bacon, egg, cheese croissant and a white mocha frappe. Service was great. Quaint little place. read more

My mother had an appointment in Winter Haven and due to the quarantine, I was unable to accompany her inside the building. So I decided to go find a coffee shop while waiting. Thanks to Yelp, I found Richard's just a few blocks away. It's located at the rear of the library, with a lovely fountain outside and cafe tables. Plenty of parking around, plus a long strip garden park to walk nearby. Perfect spot for a coffee shop. I went inside and discovered that it was very, very busy! The menu was a typical coffee menu with bakery items plus sandwiches, etc. I ordered an Iced Toffee Coffee and a chocolate chip cookie. The sweet young lady at the counter fixed me up in a jiffy and I went to sit outside, away from the crowd. (No place to safely sit inside, unfortunately.) The cookie was perfection. Nice and soft, and more chocolate inside than appears on the outside (nice!) and the coffee was delicious; the kind that keeps you drinking long after the ice has melted. I can totally understand why this place is so popular. If I lived here, this would definitely be on my coffee rounds! read more

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Chicken salad sandwich was yummy and filling with a crumb cake for dessert left me full. Service was quick and pleasant, I had take out and was in and out too quickly to notice the ambiance. I did notice the kiosk for tip and remember feeling frustrated that it prompted me in a take out order. But this seems to now be the world we live in and I am now inclined to pause and think about this tipping point. read more

It's a bit pricey at this place, but it isn't too bad. They're right by the library and you can sit outside and watch the wine oh, in the park if you'd like for entertainment. read more

I had to stop by the Winter Haven library, and came across Richard's Fine Coffees. As I was in NEED of a coffee, I decided to try this place out. It's basically attached to the library - separated only by a hallway. Places to sit (tables & chairs) inside & out. I ordered an iced Vienna Latte and a slice of banana nut bread. Coffee was delicious-will definitely order that again. Bread wasn't to my taste, however nicely made. Plenty of other goods for me to try next time I go. The 2 workers were pleasant. If you're in the area, I say give this place a go.....grab a book from the library, grab a coffee/snack and relax. read more

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Love this place! Great food, excellent coffee, friendly people. I plan to return many times.

Cool coffee place! Their website definitely doesn't show everything that they have. They make a lot of different coffees and flavors. They have a lot of big pastries. They also have frappes and smoothies and sandwiches. There's a good amount of seating too. The people there are nice. I tried their cafe cocoa - kind of like a mocha. Unfortunately, it did not taste very good. But I wouldn'f decline coming back - if I do, they have a lot of other options and I'd try something different. read more

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Poor service. NOT FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR. Had a bad experience and simply asked one of employees about the restaurants atmosphere and it's owner because of some remarks that were made TO ME that made ME UNCOMFORTABLE. The manager went out of HER way to chastise me about what her employee miss understood what I was asking. And didn't bother to even try. I simply won't go back and hope that others will as well. read more

I LOVE this coffee shop. I tried the Cuban for the first time today and it's delicious! As always I topped it off with an iced Vienna which is always perfection! Highly recommend!! read more

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I can't begin to say enough good things about Richard's! Their Cuban is absolutely authentic and delicious! I love their matcha lattes and their frozen strawberry lemonade is OMG! read more

Great selection of hot and cold beverages, delicious coffee, fraps, even a comforting spiced chai. Ginormous pastries available for purchase along with a food menu to order from. Limited indoor seating with additional outdoor seating available. Located in the heart of downtown Winter Haven in the walls of the public library. Tip: The hours of the coffee shop and the library may differ so call or google before you go. read more

The baristas were amazing. The coffee was amazing. The location is also amazing. Charming spot.

Great coffee here ! Very tasty! Fresh ground on the spot specifically for your cup ! It's in a nice little area too....And, they have red eyes ! read more

Viennese latte was very good; sandwiches were also well prepared. Store was clean, comfortable and service was helpful.

3.5 Stars As far as coffee shops go, Richard's is a pretty nice place. What I liked: 1) Free Wifi | fast, free, and good for when you wanna get some work done 2) Location | centrally located in downtown Winter Haven and it's in the same building as the public library 3) Parking | there's TONS of it -- on the street, in the private lot, and in the free parking garage that's only a block away 4) Food | lots of pastries to pick from, breakfast and lunch offerings, and ice cream 5) Outside Seating | on a beautiful day, it's nice to sit next to the fountain and just chill with some friends 6) Local | this isn't a chain like Starbucks and it's been here forever 7) Service | both baristas were very nice and pleasant the entire time I was there 8) Prices | they were very fair What needs work: 1) Interior | the outside is so bright and airy, but the inside seems to be very cramped and dark; they need to remodel it just a little bit to reconfigure everything and freshen things up 2) Coffee | my coffee was a little weak, if I'm honest; it wasn't the worst, but I think it could be better 3) Website | I'd say their website is 70% there -- it just needs a little more finesse and a grammar check read more

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This is a delicious coffee shop in the heart of Winter Haven. Richards has been around for a long time...thankfully. It's one of the coolest things about Winter Haven. I used to live in WH and I usually hit up Richards when I visit my mom. It's in a cool location-near the library and the heart of downtown-and there is seating inside or out. The coffee is great. I usually get a latte with coconut milk but everything I've had there is delicious! read more

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Loved this little gem! Such a cute little coffee shop! Breakfast was delish also and so fresh!

I'd give this place 0 Stars if I could. I ordered decaf, they made it caffeinated. I sent it back, and they just gave me the same drink again. Caffeine makes me sick. Do NOT go here. read more

I've heard about Richards forever, but never got around to going until today. I left my homemade iced coffee in the car and went into Richards to see what it's really all about. I ordered an iced coffee, with cream and sugar, it's about 90 degrees outside today by the way. The iced coffee tasted like milky water, hardly any coffee flavor to speak of. Iced coffee is a fickle beast, because quite often it isn't made properly and then asking for a remade drink doesn't do anything to help it. Otherwise I would've asked her to remake it. Very disappointed in the coffee, really doesn't live up to the name. I also ordered a brownie which was quite tasty, although it would've been better warmed up. Overall it is a cute space though. Good amount of seating for the small overall size and it's right next to the public library. Who doesn't love books plus coffee. One star for the caffe. It has at least one thing going for it! read more

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I'm adding a star to Richards. They have been changing some things and I have been so impressed. I got such a good bagel and cappuccino recently! So impressed. I don't know if they changed their supplier or what, but we got two bagels, toasted, with butter on one and cream cheese on the other. So delicious. The cappuccinos are fantastic! Keep it up Richard's, we are loving the updates!! read more