Visiting from the West Coast and happy to say I found a coffee shop that serves great tasting…read morecoffee. Shots were not burnt, milk ratio, and sweetness was perfect. Baristas are super friendly as well. Also, you have to try their banana bread!

Overall Rating: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 | Service: 5.0 | Price…read morePer Sip: 3.9 Nice little choir coffee shop in the hotel. She made us up a nice lemonade with strawberries and blue berries...yummy.

I had such a great time at this cafe for Bible study…read more Kelly was SO welcoming to us and she and her other worker were sooo kind and attentive. The coffee was delicious and the croissant was soft and flaky! Highly recommend!! This is such a cozy spot to just have a bite and a quiet moment or share quality time with friends. Thank you to the staff for allowing us to have this moment of connection today! I will definitely be back!!

Never a disappointment when coming here I love the ambiance…read moreand the service is always amazing. I tried the bacon egg and cheese for the first time and it was great. The food here is delicious

Nice coffee shop with friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere. The baked oatmeal is really good…read moreand you can really taste the espresso and flavor in the latte!

I travel and always on the lookout for good coffee. I found this place in my own backyard. Nice…read moreatmosphere. Friendly staff. Tasty coffee. It's a keeper.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more For me, Historic Downtown Melbourne has become one of my most-visited hubs for socialization, especially in south Brevard County. Thanks to the brilliant people at DTMB or Melbourne Main Street, the area has been improving. I definitely like the new businesses coming in, taking a slice of history in their own sake. Once such place is Villon Coffee. Originally, a "food truck" as the are more of a coffee truck, Villon Coffee (which I will shorthand simply to Villon for the remainder of the review) has expanded to the point they now have two brick-and-mortal locations. The one I like to frequent is, of course, Historic Downtown Melbourne. Now to be fair, they are an a-okay coffee shop, but mostly because of how management runs it more so than the vibe and staff. The vibe and staff: excellent! Definitely have a lot of good things to say about Ally. However, how management (whom I never seen onsite whatsoever) runs the location, is no bueno! Though an address is given, Villon is located on the southside of New Haven Ave. that runs though Historic Downtown Melbourne. If it helps, they are more on the eastside of the town stretch just west of the train tracks. Villon is a smallish location consisting of a main serving room and a "waiting" room that showcases their wares for sale. The waiting room also has an island table and couch, which works well as board games (though most of them are incomplete) are available for guests. The pinball machine, Godzilla, requires 50 cents to play. The main serving floor has bar seating along the storefront window, serving counter, and the side window. As for decor, a lot of yellow, black, and greys in modern art triangles and flowers that highlight their color scheme. Also, the restroom is gender neutral, which is fine as it is a single-person restroom. Usually clean and stocked, but not the best looking restroom. Ever seen a grungy warehouse look in a restroom but was still clean? That's what Villon here has. This is where things are critical. For some reason, management usually has only one person on staff. Now to be fair, most of the day only needs one person, but during rushes, you'll end up waiting. This is not a food truck which is understandable why there is a wait, but an actual brick-and-mortar restaurant. And given its small size and menu, you'd think they would be able to keep rotation on goods up to par. There have been times I came in in which Ally has said they don't have something or another. This goes for their food which I am unsure is either premade or storebought. Needless to say, they don't have the space to cook anything from scratch, so everything is "heat and ready to serve." There is a couple of coolers with bagels, and oatmeal bites ready to eat, though. But the food that really stands out is the wares made by Chef & Summers. They are delicious, but sometimes, they can be sold out. Villon is also quite innovative in their drinks, more so than any other coffee shop I can think of locally. Ergo, they get the hit-or-miss judgment a tad bit more, but because they are being bold more so than being either good or bad. Overall, Villon, as mentioned earlier, is an a-okay place. The staff does the best they can with what they have and what they are given. But I guarantee you they'd be better with more management support. Since I have visited this place numerous times prior to my initial review, I can definitely give Villon a solid three out of five stars with the aforementioned points above. If management helps improve this location, then maybe, just maybe, I will give them a fair shake and update my review. Until then, good place to stop by if you are in the area and you just need a stop to go to, but definitely better coffee shop options out there. My suggestion: The Sun Shoppe at the west end of Historic Downtown Melbourne or Apocalpyse Coffee Roasters heading north on Babcock St. right at the intersection with US-1.

Last stop on my Florida adventure is located in Melbourne. This cute little coffee spot offers a…read morevariety of drinks and grab and go items. I had the iced, matcha latte. I know I know matcha tastes like you slid into outfield and ate grass but hear me out. It actually isn't so bad I topped it with vanilla foam and although it made it less healthier it's way better than a wheat grass shot! Pricing is reasonable and they have these muffins that was pretty much the same price as my drink but they are big enough to share. Service was quick and the staff friendly. Since you didn't get your Starbucks bear cup protest by going here instead: you won't be disappointed! J/k Oh, I forgot to mention my friend grabbed this cute shirt for me because I packed all long sleeves for my trip and it was hot. Leave it to me to pack for a cold freeze and then fly home the day before it happened! Anyways, if you're in the area or just passing through make a stop here.

The Sun Shoppe has expanded its menu so much over the years! While their hours have shortened…read morebecause 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!

I've eaten here more than 50 times over the years and have recommended this place to countless…read morepeople, which is why this experience was so shocking. I was told I had to order from the menu right away, and when I hadn't placed my order within about 10 minutes, the owner told me she would call the police and have me trespassed. When I explained that I was planning to order a smoothie, she told me to "stop playing the victim" and demanded that I leave. I've never experienced anything like this at a business I've supported for so long. Being threatened with trespassing over taking a few extra minutes to decide what to order was completely unnecessary and extremely disappointing. Unfortunately, after this experience, I can't recommend this place the way I used to.

I had a wonderful experience at this bakery and café! There were so many wonderful pastries to…read morechoose from, and the woman working (Amanda) was very attentive and friendly. She did a great job serving us. We found Jacqueline's while looking for a local bakery to grab breakfast, and we weren't disappointed. If you are visiting the area, you MUST GO!!

They open till everyone is at work so it's waste of time to go there for breakfast no more to…read morecomplain about

Walking in, I was skeptical--but wow! The space is beautifully decorated, cool, and very clean. The…read morestaff was super friendly, and the calming Christmas music set such a cozy vibe. I also loved having the option of sitting in a chair or on a couch--such a nice touch. The donuts and cookies were delicious--very soft and tasted fresh. My husband ordered the peppermint Yeti with dark chocolate and cold foam. He really liked it and said he'd probably add an extra shot next time. The flavor was so good! I got the Atomic Latte (chai with espresso), and I looooove when coffee shops have this on their menu. Other places charge so much for dirty chais, so this really stood out to me. We don't live in the area, but whenever we're traveling through, we would absolutely love to come back!

Nicely decorated spot with plenty of seating. We spotted by on our way to South Florida from…read moreOrlando. We enjoyed the giant robot, but found the drinks a little on the pricier end. We ordered a double espresso and a chai latte, which were both okay. The bathroom was nice and clean and has a fun alien hovering on the wall above. The staff was friendly and helpful.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more As of this review, there are three kava bars located in south Brevard county, specifically in Palm Bay, FL: Kraken Kava Bar, Nocturne Teas, and Kalea Kava Bar. To further expand my kava horizons, I decided to go north and check out the other kava bars in my county. Simply because this kava bar is also owned by the same people who own Kraken Kava, I wanted to check out Pau Hana first. I will say their kava is a little better than the average, especially compared to certain locales in Historic Downtown Melbourne, but what I love the most is the ambiance and the fact I made some new kava community friends here, too. Though an address is provided, Pau Hana is located in Metro West, the strip mall that also home to the iconic card, board, and tabletop game store, Get Your Fun On, and the best sushi restaurant in all of Brevard County, Umami. Pau Hana is along the eastside of the strip mall just south of the gym. Just like most kava bars I have been to, it is a small-ish space, but what stood out first was the ambiance. Since kava originates from Pacific island nations, especially its believed origin of Vanuatu, many kava bars seem to opt for a stereotypical pacific islander vibe. Pau Hana, though the name is Hawaiian for "Finished Word," the interior seems more like a secret garden. The interior has flora arrangements, flowered vines, and a color scheme that matches the aforementioned secret garden theme, but it is not overly stereotypical of Pacific Island nations. There are also swinging chairs hanging from the ceiling, which I am unsure require a weight limit notice. I assume anyone can sit, but if you weigh more than 350 pounds, you may want to reconsider any thoughts on sitting in those said chairs. There is also a pool table in the back for those who would enjoy a game of 8-Ball, 9-Ball, One Pocket, or Cutthroat. I loved the drink menu they provided here, especially the kava mocktails. The two I had during my visits were the Horchata Kava and the Dirty Chai. The former is a kava mocktail that consists with your choice kava, oatmilk, cinnamon, vanilla and a garnish of a vanilla stick. The latter is your choice of kava, chai tea, vanilla, and your choice of creamer. I had it once with Irish cream and another time with hazelnut. Both were good. And speaking of kava mocktails, I have to give my regards to Eloise as she's been the kavatender every time I been to Pau Hana. Does an excellent job making my cocktails, but doesn't really have time to converse as every time I am there, the bar is somewhat packed. Ultimately, I am going to give Pau Hana a four-out-of-five star rating for its ambiance, its menu, and the fact my circile of kava community friends grew there. If the bar continues to be consistent in their service, environment, and menu, I will grant them their fifth star in an updated review.

Stopped by Pau Hana and had such a great experience! Upon arrival, I noticed there was live music…read moreperforming on a small stage in the corner, which added the perfect vibe. There's also a pool table and some fun swinging chairs near the entrance that make the place super inviting. Eloise was my Kava tender and she was the absolute sweetest--super welcoming and kind. I tried 2x Original Kava Shells and 1x Kava Chai, and everything was smooth, balanced, and relaxing. Eloise made the whole experience even better with her friendly energy and helpful recommendations. Definitely a great spot to unwind--I'll be back!