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    The Sun Shoppe Cafe

    4.1 (111 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    THE SUN SHOPPE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Skip S.

    Photos doesn't even come close!!! Egg, avocado, purple onion, sprouts & a honey mustard drizzle on a toasty onion bagel!!!..salty, sweet, crunchy, gooey egg, creamy avocado...this creation has it all!! Paired with a Viet Coffee is the perfect start to a day!!!!

    Todd D.

    The Sun Shoppe Café, Historic Downtown Melbourne, 540 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901- 3-Stars If you are looking for the big city hipster experience in Brevard, you can get it in Downtown Melbourne at the Sun Shoppe Café. This small coffee shop has been home to local glitterati for decades. While ownership has changed, the vibe hasn't. The current owners are Asian, and this joint now hums like a perfectly tuned engine. While the slacker mentality is exuded by the customers, it is not by the staff. Ash works the counter. She may look the hipster part, but her performance is exhilarating. Sadly, the food is no great shakes. Everything is average, like so much I have encountered and written about on the Space Coast. I dislike battology, but must mournfully write yet again about ho-hum fare served at another Brevard County dining establishment. Nothing spectacular. Nothing special. Average ingredients. Average prep. The Spicy Tuna Melt was flat and tasteless--nothing spectacular--using low-grade tuna fish. The Double Espresso was fine--nothing special--made with a cheaper bean. Even the Mango Berry Smoothie--average ingredients, average prep--lacked punch. The Big Boy says, "If you want a cool vibe, this is a great place to meet up. Hopefully your conversation will be so engaging that you won't notice your mediocre food and drink."

    California Wrap
    Emmeline W.

    SO CUTE. The Sun Shoppe was my bf's childhood study nook-- it's just the most adorable neighborhood cafe in downtown Melbourne. Cozy, quiet, and POC-owned :-) Few COVID safety measures in place-- some staff wear masks, surfaces are sanitized, but that's about it. With the spacious seating, it's pretty easy to socially distance on your own. Parking is most viable in the sprawling side streets. Service is super quick + kind. CALIFORNIA ROLL: Ok, I honestly got this out of curiosity what their interpretation of "California" fare was-- and they're not wrong. Crisp greens + avo + deli meat + veggie wrap? This is...... Accurate. Sans chips/jalapeños, this is LA juice bar food (without the price!), and I'm not even mad. CHAI: Hype is real. I don't like cinnamon, and I liked this. It's no wonder half the reviews here rave about it-- creamy and silky, balanced with a spicy kick! I'm a fan. We saw plenty of students and remote workers here, along with older folks looking for a quiet respite for reading. I could definitely see myself stopping in on the regular!

    Fruit Salad with Chicken

    I love the Sun Shoppe Cafe! Everyone is so friendly and the fruit salad is my favorite!

    Thai tea
    Hannah M.

    The Sun Shoppe has expanded its menu so much over the years! While their hours have shortened because of the pandemic, it's still the perfect place to grab a quick bite or try a new kind of specialty drink into the evening. Their coffee is great, but my favorites are the chai and Thai teas! They have their own cute stickers now, and I'm always checking for new board games in the corner by the door for customers to use! The bathroom was also recently painted to make room for more doodles. I think the location is the absolute best between all the street parking, the proximity to everything downtown, and the wonderful staff! It's right next to a nice pottery painting spot, and they never mind it when I bring over my orders to sip on while I get artsy. If you're a Florida tech student, they used to (and probably still do) offer student discounts. But the prices are already very affordable!

    A shot of the interior of The Sun Shoppe. Not much going on during the morning... the way I like it.
    Jan-Michael T.

    For those who live in Melbourne, FL, there is one "it" coffee shop when it comes to the Historic Downtown Melbourne area, and that is The Sun Shoppe Cafe. Located west of the "core" of the area, it has become a to-go spot for many people, especially the younger crowd. To this day, it is still the place to go to relax, have a nice conversation with a cup of coffee. As mentioned above, The Sun Shoppe Cafe (which will be shorthand to Sun Shoppe for the rest of the review) is located just west of the main Historic Downtown Melbourne area, right next to The Escape Room (old building that used to be Vinyl Request Records). It is a decent-sized corner coffee shop that can seat about double the number of guests a typical Starbucks can hold. Upon entering, you'll notice the decor is set for a beach mood. It works despite being dated. You'll also notice they serve bakery goods, coffee, and pastries. I have eaten many of their bakery goods and would suggest the hummus and pita bread as well as their lox bagel. I also like the PB & bananas bagels too. As for coffee, coffee is coffee and you can't really screw it up unless you try. I personally like their cold drinks especially their iced chai drink and their smoothies. The only gripe I have with this place is at times, it can be really crowded. I know that's good for Sun Shoppe as a packed building means business is good, but I know nobody likes waiting around just for coffee and coffee shop baked goods. Besides that, it is a great place and one of the few local coffee shops from back in the day that is still around.

    Chef salad
    Jen A.

    We absolutely love this place and have been coming here for years. Their prices are very reasonable and the service is always the best. They are a local cafe that serves breakfast type items; bagels, muffins, etc. Sandwiches, salads, coffees, smoothies, etc. My only negative is they only have almond milk as a non-dairy option. If I could have my way I would request oat milk, but that is not a big deal and I will continue to visit here regularly.

    Super Nova Lox Iced Chai Tea Latte
    Candace H.

    Okay, let's be honest.. is the Sun Shoppe actually "Good™" Or is it just lovable because of nostalgia? The answer is unknowable!! The coffee is certainly not the best in town, but if you're a Melbourne local, you've more than likely remember spent a few hours here doing home work or work-work, can remember back when they used to have open mike nights (not sorry those days are over!), know the smell (like a coffee/baked goods smell) that will be on your clothes when you leave, etc. The Sun Shoppe is the place we all come back to when we want to sit with an old friend. So yes, I think that makes it good. It's a family owned place, the family is so sweet and somehow so good at remembering their patrons! The staff is always so nice and helpful, I've asked advice on what to order on more than one occasion and they always help talk me into a slice of cake. One of my favorite things to get here is their Super Nova Lox on an Everything Bagel and Iced Chai. Even just thinking of it right now I'm like "Oh yeah, I'm definitely getting that for brunch this weekend.." In conclusion.. I guess this place is pretty good. P.S. I would like to commend them for getting new tables and chairs after having the same ones for over a decade!! Again, I get this place runs off nostalgia but new furniture and decor is a great move

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    27 days ago

    Everything here is so good! Especially their chai and cookies! The staff is nice and the atmosphere is cozy. Definitely come here

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    15 days ago

    I like the food , however the owner will not allow you to bring your service dog into her restaurant. Isn't that against the law?

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    I love this place! Great variety of items, cheap, calm vibes. Not much more you can ask for. This is my go to breakfast spot.

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    Wonderful service, great staff. The vibe is great and you can meet all sorts of locals. Good food, and the coffee is good too.

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    A great spot for lunch, offering a variety of drinks, food, and friendly service. Great place to unwind.

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    Nice staff, good breakfast options but not a place for coffee lovers that want to explore different notes in coffee.

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    Loved the food and ambiance. It was the perfect spot to get some business done on a rainy Thursday afternoon!

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    I needed a place to hang out. This discovery fit the bill perfectly. The place is full but separated well. I will enjoy coming back.

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