I finally had the chance to try Calypso Coffee Bar here in Apopka (where I live!) and I can't…read morebelieve it took me this long! It's only 3 minutes from my house and it is officially my new favorite spot This wonderful family-owned Guatemalan coffee shop has so many amazing options for coffee and teas -- there's truly something for everyone. Everything tastes fresh and made with care. They also offer small brunch specials like delicious sandwiches, which makes it the perfect cozy stop in the morning or afternoon. The best part? Everyone was so kind and welcoming. You can really feel the love and warmth as soon as you walk in. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back!

This is by far my favorite place for specialty drinks in Central fl! I absolutely love everything…read moreabout Calypso, from the sisters who own and run this spot to the drink names and the amazing combination of flavors they create. The flavors are big and bold but well balanced and nuanced. From teas to coffees they have something for everyone. The service is always on point and they are so helpful and friendly. If I'm ever stuck in what to order they have never steered me wrong! Sit for a while or grab and go, but make sure you take a picture at their photo wall. The coffee they use is top tier and they ethically source their beans (which if I remember correctly it's their family's farm as well.) It's the only place we buy our whole beans for home brewing. I'm not a coffee person but Calypso's coffee is so good I happily order it over a tea. If you haven't had the chance to check them out do yourself a favor and go! You'll be rewarded with something delicious and you can't get anywhere else.

Stopped by after being at the springs today and this was the perfect cold treat! It's not just…read moreshaved ice like a snow cone but a shaved block of ice cream. It has a light fluffy texture and is easier and lighter to eat! We tried a 4 mini sampler plate for $19 and were not disappointed. We got Twix, Mexican candy, strawberry cheesecake, and snow thaigher( thai tea). Our favorites were the Mexican candy and strawberry shortcake, we found the fruit flavors to be the most flavorful! The service was from the owners I believe, who were very kind and checked in on us to make sure we liked everything. We will be returning, possibly every time we go the river!

It was an OK dessert experience I guess. I can see the appeal for some people, but it's probably…read morejust not for me. Interesting menu and lots of options that *sound* good though. Overall, I did find it expensive for what you get, and I feel there is some criticism here they need to accept: #1 - What we were served looked nothing like the pictures from the first 2 years they were open, in which the desserts are about 60% flavored ice and 40% toppings. What we got was about 97% shaved ice and 3% toppings. (Also, no whipped cream on the polar affogato). #2 - There is a teeny tiny sign on the back wall that you can barely read that states that all orders have a 10% gratuity automatically included. This sign is NOT visible from the cash register, and is 8 get away in 14-16 pt font. Clearly they don't want customers to see it.. Additionally, their POS system is asking you to add gratuity, even though they're already secretly auto-charging you 10% gratuity. That is flat-out disgusting. There was very little labor/time involved. So on top of the high prices, with greatly reduced toppings, they are encouraging people to pay upwards of 30% gratuity? For $8 flavored ice ready in 3 minutes? To make it worse, I'm sure the people working were the owners. Proprietors shouldnt be accepting or soliciting ANY tips at all.

Propagate Social House is such a cool little spot. I stopped by and tried the garlic and chive…read morecream cheese and it was seriously so good full of flavor and not too heavy. The bagels were perfect and you can tell everything is made with care. The music adds to the vibe, and I love that they always have different things going on like pop ups, markets, and social events. It feels like a place you actually want to hang out at, not just grab food and leave. Heads up: come early because they run out of their specialty cream cheeses fast, especially the garlic and chive. Definitely worth it though.

I was very excited to try Propogate after finding it on Door Dash. The other reviews sounded so…read morepromising & I loved the vibes in the photos. Parked my car & couldn't find the shop. No exterior sign at all. Found my way inside and it took a few moments to be acknowledged. That's ok, baristas were busy, I get it. I was slightly underwhelmed at the dark interior. It was no where near as clean or charming as I had expected. Once greeted, I asked if I could have my Americano in a mug instead of a to-go cup. [Insert confused face here]. Apparently this was a tough request. Once we cleared this up, payment was processed and I took a seat at a booth. Coffee order was brought out in a small plastic cup. Yes- plastic cups. Mmmm, hot liquid served in plastic is my fav. (I'm kidding of course) worse yet, the coffee was straight up awful. Truly, it was bad and I hate to even say this. I know a small biz needs all the love it can get and I REALLY wanted to love this place. I even had an extra shot of espresso added and this drink wasn't even as good as a gas station. I'm a huge espresso lover. I have a fancy machine at home but I love to support coffee shops when I'm out running errands. There are very rare times that I have negative comments. Sadly, this was one of those rare occasions. On the bright side- clean restrooms & fun art on the walls. And I was able to snap some cute shots with a retro filter.

Stopped in to do a video meeting for work. Ordered a cappuccino and had to locate a place to set…read moreup as they were packed. Im guessing this is a number one togo for locals as many where working while there. The cappuccino was delicious, smooth espresso flavor with some nutty hints. Lots of tables and seats plus a couple rooms you rent or use for quiet work/meetings.

This has become one of my favorite coffee shops in Apopka with the cozy home atmosphere, and…read morevariations of coffees and teas. I really like that they have a variation of sugar free syrups for their drinks, so some of the items can be customized. I haven't tried the food and pastries yet, but they look homemade, so I'll update this review once I do!

The beef arepa is to die for. Went on march 5th with a group and we loved it. The chefs did great !read more

Such a beautiful place, with spacious seating. Everything looks amazing, as soon as you walk in, it…read moresmells great of coffee and baked goods. The service was okay, employees refused to speak English which is fine, thankfully I speak Spanish but I'm thinking about other clients who their only language is English. We ordered a cachapa, empanada, and burger. Everything came out at different times and the burger took almost 30 minutes. We were kind of in a rush, so a heads up about the burger would've been nice. They also ask for 20-25% tip which I think is too much considering we pick up after ourselves and get up to get our own napkins, utensils, sugars, etc. I work in the service industry and I only ask myself if they're getting paid below minimum wage. Obviously I still leave a tip because I appreciate what they do, it would just be greedy if the owners are paying their workers below minimum wage. Enough yapping, we ordered the cachapa with cheese, which came out cold and crumbly, it looked beautiful but the flavor was not there, I've tried many cachapas and by far this one was the least pleasant to eat. The burger didn't taste authentic at allll. It felt like more bread than anything. The empanada did not taste authentic at all, it was like the filling barely had any potatoes, it just felt like the flavors were not there at all. I will continue to order these items at my local Colombian restaurant, where they never fail. The best part of my visit was their latte, it was soooo good and made my day so much better. My son also got a reindeer cookie which he loved, it was beautiful. I cannot say I'll be back anytime soon, I'll definitely be open to trying them out again and seeing if maybe the experience will be better and not only about aesthetics or how pretty everything looks, but on flavor and authenticity.

This place is adorbs! It's not your traditional coffeehouse where you can also grab some breakie…read moreand loaf around. However, it's very clean, convenient, and economically friendly. Moreover, the customer service is superb. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name but a young blonde gal helped me this morning and she was very kind and patient. I placed my order at the walk-up window. One can order this way or by utilizing the drive-thru option. The inside was highly organized and very clean. They offer three sizes and the small is very generous. I opted for the medium which proved to be more than enough and cost a little more than $6. I opted for the cold brew with custom cold foam. The cold foam base is vanilla so I added a small amount of pumpkin and had the top of my beverage dusted with cinnamon. Superb! I will absolutely return and recommend you check out Double O's too!

The coffee isn't my favorite. I love espresso, and this wasn't it:…read more I got a lightly sweetened latte. The espresso was not good. The person working was very nice, but if I'm paying $6 for a latte, I don't want it to taste like burnt coffee in water.

Sarah and her crew at Yellow Rose Tea provide flawless service and a wonderful overall experience…read more They offer so many delicious options providing a truly special experience.

From the owner: Yellow Rose Tea is an elegant, in-home tea Experience provider serving the greater Orlando area. We…read moreconveniently come to you and serve up to ten (10) guests a decadent, indulgent tea experience. A Royal Tea consists of soup and salad, bite sized tea sandwiches, a savory tart or quiche, tea breads, and freshly baked scones. Served with clotted cream as well as a variety of classic fruit spreads, seasonal fruits or vegetables, assorted sweets, a fluted beverage and the finest blends of teas. Menus can be personalized and dietary considerations can be accommodated. Yellow rose tea supports other local businesses

Delicious boba tea, lots of options and their boba pearls are very decent. One of the best actually…read morethat I've tried in Orlando.

I was craving some boba tea yesterday and my husband and I decided to stop by Sago since we were in…read morethe area. This was our first time at the business, but we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly and gave recommendations, and the decor was fun. There was a neon sign there for photo ops. They also sell other Filipino goods like ube cheesecake, lumpia, ube ice cream, prawn crisps, hot dogs, and more. There are several flavors and add ins for the milk tea. I got the taro brown sugar specialty milk tea at 50% sweetness with boba. It was the BEST milk tea that my husband or I had ever had! The sweetness was perfect, the flavor was delicious, and the boba was fresh and soft. It was also the most expensive that I've ever had at almost $10 after a tip. I look forward to trying some of the other things there. Rating from F to A+++, I give it an A+++!

Dutch Bros is my go-to when I want good coffee and good vibes. The staff is always friendly and…read morewelcoming, even during busy times, and they make the experience feel personal instead of rushed. Drinks are consistently well-made and packed with flavor. If you don't mind a short wait for quality and great service, this spot is 100% worth it.

Stopped by Dutch Bros on the way home from Orlando. There was no line so I was able to drive up to…read morethe window. Told him I had placed an online order for Brittany and my drink was just finishing up. There wasn't really any communication except when they ask for my order. And when it was ready, the gentleman just handed it to me and I left. I ordered a golden eagle cold brew which was pretty good. I think they have a decent cold brew but the caramel and vanilla flavor wasn't strong at all.

What a great addition to the area! I wanted to do something…read morenice for my grandma so I picked up a half dozen of these and she loved them. Amazing customer service. I cannot wait to be back and try their lattes. Their seating area is a little small, I would definitely recommend for a grab and go experience.

We tried a blueberry, cinnamon sugar, rosemary salt, and onion bagel…read more Service was quick and friendly. The onion bagel didn't have much onion on it. It was pretty good though, but nothing crazy good. The blueberry bagel definitely didn't have a strong blueberry flavor. Again, it wasn't bad, but not super good either. Cinnamon and sugar bagel was our favorite, but still not GREAT. Rosemary salt was pretty good too, but again, not crazy good. GreenWise Publix bagels we thought were just as good and cheaper. These were definitely good, but we would just go with the cheaper option. That said, this is being reviewed by a New Yorker, so standards are high! Also, jeez, I accidentally forgot to take pictures of the inside and outside of the place, and our bagels!