Very nice espresso shop with relaxing vibe and classy decor…read more The staff was immediately helpful in discussing available drinks. We chose an Americano to get a sense of the espresso flavor. ...an Americano is shots of espresso mixed with steamed water. I'm not sure the origins of the beans, but I hadn't had this flavor before. It isn't the bold flavor that we're use to from Starbucks, so I'd say it was good, and I could tell it was a good pull from the machine. Although it's not what I'm used to, this is a "Recommend" because, I liked it and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. And, the price was not bad at all.

Amazing service. Delicious coffee (many choices) and cool spacious location. The only downside is I…read morelive no where near here. Otherwise it would be my go to spot. Looking forward to my next visit and giving the pour-over a go.

Needs work. Once Lakeland's best coffee shop but…read morecompetition has moved in and Hillcrest, seemingly has not made any adjustments. Practically empty when we went. What was historic and charming is becoming dilapidated. Chipping paint, furniture worn out, and a yard full of weeds. Wouldn't take much to reclaim charming. Plant & tend a flower garden, touch up indoor & outside. Coffee still very good. But don't coast, make an effort.

This was my first time to Hillcrest Coffee. I love the ambiance, there were people coming and…read moregoing thru my visit with a friend. There were college age thru retired folks. My latte was delish as was the chocolate croissant. Service was really good as well. We got our treats and sat at one of the tables and caught up! The shop is unique and I look forward to trying it on live music night soon.

Our first time here and new to area Great food amazing service definitely our go to coffee placeread more

Black & Brew in downtown Lakeland is exactly what a neighborhood café should be--welcoming,…read moreenergetic, and full of flavor. The standout for me was the Holiday Ham breakfast sandwich, and it absolutely lived up to its name. Built on a flaky buttermilk biscuit, it layers a light, fluffy egg soufflé with thinly sliced ham, praline bacon that adds just the right touch of sweetness, and a cranberry orange jam that ties everything together with a bright, unexpected pop. Every bite tasted thoughtful and seasonal without being overcomplicated--comfort food elevated. I paired it with Jennie's Dolce seasonal espresso drink, and it was so good I immediately wanted another. Even more impressive? The second one tasted just as perfect as the first--a small detail that says a lot about their consistency and care behind the bar. The coffee shop ambience immediately stands out, with a relaxed yet polished vibe that makes it just as ideal for a casual morning as it is for catching up on work or meeting friends. Service was warm and efficient, and you can tell this place has become a staple in the downtown community. If you appreciate creative twists on classic breakfast favorites and expertly crafted coffee drinks, Black & Brew is well worth the stop. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Love this place! They have Organic coffee, great refresher healthy drinks, great service!read more

The staff were lovely. The choices are plentiful. The place super clean. I got a watermelon,…read morepineapple refresher drink. I was there for an event the staff were amazing hosts. Family run business. I have never been here before. I am so glad the group pick this place.

Came to Portico to try their new Dulce de Leche frappucino! There was no line and the customer…read moreservice was great! Loved the ambiance and the music. The drink was good too! Definitely will come back again :)

This place is goated. The coffee is very inexpensive and delicious . I got a smoothie, a frappe, a…read morechai and that's about it

When I say the have one of the best slices of carrot cake I've ever had.. I mean it. I drove from…read moreBrandon all the way to Lakeland slice of this carrot cake. I have to find one like it in my area. Luckily, it's also a coffee shop so I usually get a coffee as well. If you've never been here, they're located in downtown Lakeland. Now on this particular visit wasn't too busy and I was able to order and get everything right away. The lady working the front was so sweet when I told her how much I love the carrot cake she got me a fresh slice of a new cake and it was so good!! The carrot cake by itself would be perfect but velvety cream cheese icing on top really brings it together. No on this visit I did get a nice latte as well. That was a little dark when it first came out, and she could tell by the look on my face that something wasn't right and she fixed it right away lol. I wish Mitchells was closer but it's definitely worth the drive.

Cute place, decent coffee, but not the best selection. Plenty of seating. We did have to wait a…read morelong time because their system was glitching so our order never printed. She said it's been happening. Overall I'd recommend

Two words: chicken & waffles. Probably the best I've had. It came with a sweet and spicy syrup…read morethat was icing on the cake. Nice friendly service in a nice atmosphere made this a great experience. I wish I had one of these closer to home.

My brother and I went to Keke's today for a late breakfast. We wanted high quality food and…read moreservice. We asked for our iced teas to have no lemons and they had lemons. So we had to deal with those pesky seeds. I ordered French toast with bacon and home fries. My brother ordered the sausage and cheese omelet with home fries and sourdough toast. When the food arrived the home fries were stale and cold. I told our server when she came back and she said she would replace them. We were done eating by the time she came back with new home fries. It just seemed like the service and food were lacking on this visit. We were not that happy.

One of my favorite places in Lakeland! Everytime I go there's a new flavor or something to try. The…read morestaff is super friendly, drive thru is a very quick process. I also love that inside you can try all the flavors before purchasing. It's super affordable and always helps me conquer my sweet tea craving. I hope they open more stores in FL!

This is a Texas base drink place. They carry the southern style tea with many flavor. Although this…read moreis not the biggest HTeaO that we encounter, the choice also many. We have been to the Dallas location and is much bigger than here. The store at least carry 30 flavors tea. You can sample all tea by their cup. I try them all and choose the strawberry passion tea. That very good sweet tea. They do have some no sweetener tea. The ring label will be light blue. All the sweet tea ring label is dark blue. Overall I like it. Once you fill up the cup size you like and paid at the counter.

The best coffee chop in town!! Must try the Pesto Chicken sandwich! Kat and Ryder are the best and…read moredeserve raises!!!!

This company has I think three locations and I've been to the one in downtown but have not been to…read morethe one off of Florida Avenue. Each location instead of menus. And I gotta say the downtown Florida Avenuelocation and the Florida Avenue location both of them are equally great. The staff are really nice. The place is nice and clean in the indoor and outdoor seating is a lot of fun. The Florida Avenue location does have limited parking and the downtown one plenty of parking. Either way I was there to meet a group of ladies and we had a nice time discussing our businesses and enjoying black and brewed food .