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    UCF Foxtail Coffee

    3.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Hannah M.

    UCF Foxtail Coffee is connected to the bookstore in the breezeway. For such a small location, their menu is surprisingly large with a lot of variety, including their unique specials. Every time I've gone, the baristas have new recommendations for me. My favorite by far has been the tres leches and iced latte, which was sweet, flavorful, and just the right consistency. It was $5 for a regular sized drink, which is pretty standard. The seating gives you a lot of options and exposure to natural light, not to mention free internet! It's a nice place to work or sit in between classes. Before you fully commit to one of our many Starbucks locations, stop by at least once!

    Julio H.

    I really like Foxtail and how successful they have been in expanding across our city, yet forking out $5 for a coffee always makes me reminisce of the days of $1 coffee cup, and by default, to diner culture. I mean, we all have a different view of "Make 'merica Great Again", and for me it deals with our diner culture, which is very similar to the British pub (Ireland + Wales + Scotland + England) and the idea of a place where a community meets. How come we lost our diner culture? I know some of you are thinking that it was replaced with the coffee house, but if you can point me to a coffee house that serves $1 coffee, then I may tie my idea of what "Great" means to an actual place. Community building is not that simple after all, especially when you purposely leave some members outside, like the poor, the homeless, the diseased, even the not "cool" or working class. But this place is accommodating to those that can afford it. There are some food items, now they make oatmeal lattes if you want to go vegan, I think I saw one vegan option in the food menu (can't remember honestly), there are plenty of products for purchase (they are great at merchandising), there is plenty of sitting space, it is an oasis when not busy, which is almost always. I like this place to be one of my splurge moments and places, honestly. And I always by their coffee beans, so, there you go. One last thing: if you are an eccentric coffee drinker, I recommend using Foxtail's coffee beans in a French press. Amazing flavor!

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    Karina G.

    Really nice coffee shop. Great environment, nice variety of teas! Right in campus & you can sit and get your work done at any of the tables.

    Michael D.

    Solid upgrade to the UCF bookstore. My wife and I needed to drop off a package and had to kill some time so we hopped on a Lime Bike and rode to get some coffee. This was our first time at a Foxtail location and we loved it. The rustic decor and country music gave the seating area a cozy vibe that makes for a relaxing setting. The menu includes experimental drinks that sounded interesting but a little out there for us to try. We opted for an iced latte with mocha and a warm latte with caramel. We also tried a ham quiche and vegan chocolate chip cookie. The drinks were on point with flavor and temperature. Starbucks lattes tend to burn my tongue off but this one was perfect. Also, the mocha in our iced latte was delicious. The ham quiche was great as well. The crust was flaky and warm. The cookie was a great end to our breakfast. The dark chocolate chunks were delicious explosions of sweet paired with the salt sprinkled on the cookie. Watch out Starbucks, we will be back!

    Sara R.

    Friendly staff, beautiful location, delicious coffee. Just wish an americano could be made as larger than a 10oz. Four stars because I asked for my drink to stay and was given a to-go cup. I really don't like using single-use plastic and this was a let down for me. Loved the drink though.

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    Amber Rose R.

    WAY better update in the bookstore! Super knowledgeable baristas who are sweet and funny. I got a walkthrough of all the sources of coffee. There is a really fun part of the menu- it's called The Experimental Coffee Bar, the menu board all the way left! I ended up grabbing an Americola. Bubbly, and absolutely fantastic, I dipped away while hacking at some emails at theses super sweet standing bar tables.

    Awesome coffee and pastries! I love coming here to just hang out or even study.

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    My favorite place to get coffee and play trivia every week. Everyone who works here is great and all the drinks are just how you want it.

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    Very fresh bakery items. Very good latte, not too sweet. Fresh, modern ambiance. From Seattle and rank it top with home local coffee shops

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    My favorite by far has been the tres leches and iced latte, which was sweet, flavorful, and just the right consistency.

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    Luminescent

    Luminescent

    4.6
    (57 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    The first time I went into Luminescent it was in the evening for their cocktails. My partner and I…read morewalked in and were greeted by a lovely atmosphere and great staff. I really appreciated the input about the drinks from the two individuals working behind the bar and I enjoyed both cocktails that I ordered. A few weeks later I decided to go back for their coffee. I met up with a friend and we had a lovely time. Their coffee was also delicious. If you're a fan of pistachio, you'll like Keral's Kulfi. Their food options are definitely limited, but I did enjoy their croissant. A word of warning to those visiting, the exterior of this plaza does not match the interior of this place. I also find that from the outside Luminescent almost looks closed when it is not. This place is definitely a hidden gem in the East Orlando area, and it's really one of the only "classy" bars you can go to without having to go all the way downtown.

    It's a good thing I don't live close to Luminescent, otherwise I don't think you'd be able to pry…read moreme away! The interior design of Luminescent is top-tier - this feels like a trendy coffee shop you'd find in LA, something the East side of Orlando really needed! This is a great space to come and work or study - their music isn't too loud, and there's ample (and well spaced out) seating. The baristas were incredibly helpful when I found myself indecisive about menu options, and more importantly they make a mean latte. Overall, Luminescent shows attention to detail in everything they do. From fresh flowers on the tables to purse hooks on the bar, and fresh fruit garnishes, you can tell the Luminescent team is truly committed to providing a great customer experience.

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    Matcha latte and Matcha tonic-neither were on the menu, but when we asked about Matcha, they made them for us. Both  were delicious
    Matcha latte and Matcha tonic-neither were on the menu, but when we asked about Matcha, they made them for us. Both were delicious
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    Order here then take a seat and they call your name to go pick it up.

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    Lineage Cafe and Bakery

    Lineage Cafe and Bakery

    4.5
    (112 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I know people love the drinks at Lineage, but I don't think their food gets talked about nearly…read moreenough. It always hits, so naturally I had to come out and try their summer specials! I was really excited for the guava matcha. While I love their matcha, I was a little underwhelmed by how little guava flavor came through. You can see the tiny layer of guava in the picture, and I would have loved a bit more of it in the drink. I am willing to give it another shot with extra guava! The carrot cake croissant was incredible! I also tried the jalapeño goat cheese scone and was pleasantly surprised by the level of spice. I could eat that every day! And of course, service is always great. The space itself is one of my favorite parts of Lineage. It is bright, airy from all the natural light making it such a great place to hang out!

    I've read many great things about this place so I went in with a pretty high bar. I ordered my…read morego-to which is a hot mocha. It was pretty terrible with zero sweetness and pretty small... like Napoleon. I also got a pastry in the form of a chocolate croissant, and the croissant part was one of the best with a super crispy crunchy exterior, but there could have been more of the chocolate filling. It was more than some others I've had, but still not enough. Is there ever enough filling though? It's not convenient for me, so I doubt I'll be back to give it another try. I was expecting some toasty and roasty coffee. Plenty of other coffee places popping up.

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    Shokupan Bakehouse

    Shokupan Bakehouse

    4.6
    (31 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Ok but this bake house is literally a hidden gem!!! The…read morepastries are super affordable compared to other bake shops. I really enjoyed the custard toast $3.50. But be aware that is can be super addicting!!! Have them toast it for you! My other favorite was the egg tarts, the lightness and crispy edges were so yummy!! one perfect bite or maybe 2! The cinnamon roll was also a good pastry! Just enough sweetest and texture. If you are into the savory side, the ube custard crumb bun was actually a subtle choice, you can taste the ube. Their pistachio iced latte was also delish. We also got to try the tiramisu iced latte. 1 Bacon Shokupan Egg Sandwich, this had a lot of egg filling, also a great choice, I was super full from all the pastries so I'll have the other options when I'm back in town! Server: Sydney She was nice and patient, great space, plenty of parking!

    I've been meaning to try this place for a while. And I finally did! It's a quaint little shop…read morenearby UCF. And what caught my eye when doomscrolling through instagram and skimming through my apps for recommended food places were their sandwiches and pastries. They are as beautiful in person as they are in the pictures. One thing I can't infer from a picture very well is the size. And let me tell you, that sandwich was pretty massive. It's larger than some of the burgers I've been trying out lately in the area, so you get every bang out of your buck. I got the Beef Bugolgi Shokupan Sandwich, which was bursting with a generous serving of beef and a really large, soft, fluffy scrambled egg, all packed between 2 super thick and pillowy buttery toasted bread. I also got the Pork Belly Bao, which I honestly like better than the sandwich. The bao buns are super fluffy, and the pork belly slices are perfectly thick sliced and flavorful. It's a great menu item to get if you want to share with another person since it comes with 2 servings per order. For dessert, I struggled a bit to pick and choose, haha. Of course I couldn't just pick one, but I am a little proud of myself for only selecting 2 instead of a whole entire box. From the pastry case, I picked the custard donut, which was soft, chewy, and stuffed to bursting with a pudding-like filling. And from the cake case, I got the Raspberry mousse. I couldn't resist that glass-like ruby red skin. But unfortunately, it was too tart for my taste. There's a lot on the menu that I can't try in just one visit, so I'm definitely bound to come back again.

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    Original Shokupan Sandwich, Beef Bulgogi Sandwich
    Original Shokupan Sandwich, Beef Bulgogi Sandwich
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    Chocolate Croissant
    Lychee Green Tea, Ice Vanilla Latte

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    Light On The Sugar Bakery Cafe

    Light On The Sugar Bakery Cafe

    4.6
    (68 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    I've been going since they first opened. They are always prompt to help! Their service is also fast…read moredue to their setup. I love their mochas! They also often have fun and unique seasonal offerings for their pastries. It is very small inside, though, so don't expect to easily find a table to enjoy your treat or study.

    This area is my old stomping grounds. We used to live in Avalon Park right behind Waterford Lakes…read more Stoked to finally make it out this way to the newest Light on the Sugar location. I was in the area visiting family and wanted to grab some coffee before the road trip home to South Florida. A local business is better than a Starbucks. Bonus is it's my favorite bakery in Orlando so I'm here for it. This Light on the Sugar is located next to the Regal Cinemas in Waterford Lakes. Squished between Charley's Philly Cheesesteaks and Zen Dumplings. What I dislike about this location is the wooden gazebo they built directly in front of these stores. It totally hides the name of the stores and it's not appealing. This made it hard to find too. They should honestly get rid of the gazebos, these poor stores may be losing potential business because people can't locate it. This bakery is the smallest one compared to the original two locations I've been to. It's ok because they still sell most of the same items, just less of a selection due to limited space. They offer the popular cream puffs, pastries, tarts, merch and drinks. On this particular day, I only got the Pistachio Latte and an Americano. My husband likes a good simple coffee with no bells and whistles. The other stuff is too much for him. Ha. I really debated getting pastries for the road but I was just at the Winter Park location yesterday and got an assortment so I was good on pastries. My Pistachio Latte was good, but it was a tad on the sweet sweeter side. I had my husband mix some of his Americano with my latte so it balanced out a little bit more for both of us. All in all, nice new and intimate location with a few tables indoors and outdoors. I still prefer the other beautiful and more aesthetic locations. Good thing this bakery wasn't here when I lived here, I would be broke! Lol.

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