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    Black & Brew

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Reshonda S.

    I visited the Black & Brew location inside of the Downtown Lakeland Library. Very small, cute and relaxing area. The employees were very kind and the food looked good. I only ordered a cappuccino. I was not a fan of the coffee; very dark and burnt tasting. It's a nice location to work, but I'm not sure about the coffee. Maybe a different location will have different results.

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    Raegan L.

    Black & Brew- a Lakeland staple! There's two locations in town- a downtown store and this one connected with the public library sitting right along Lake Morton. It totally gives off the cozy library vibes, and it's a wonderful place to sit, chill and do homework or chat. They have a small covered outdoor area to sit and pretty minimal seating inside. But if you can get a spot it's the best. Probably my favorite place in town to go do homework. Coffee here is almost close to unrivaled. They know how to whip up a specialty drink without overdoing it or being underwhelming. Impressive is the word. I always check the board of seasonal drinks because they create some fun ones. One of my favorite is definitely the turmeric chai latte. If you're hungry, we'll that's good because they do have food too. I'm a sucker for a good avocado or nutella toast (not together obviously, are you crazy?), and they have both here. You can get great coffee, good food, there's wifi (yeah the downtown one doesn't have free wifi), and friendly workers? It's all there ready for you! One tip, I'm not sure if it's only on Sundays but I went there before it opened on that day, and they gave the first person in line a free coffee right when they opened up! Sometimes being the early bird pays off.

    Courtni D.

    Great views, great food, and great coffee! If you go to black and brew definitely try the chicken pesto and caesar salad combo, as well as, a caramel macchiato! The service was relatively quick and the workers were nice and bright ! 10/10 would recommend!

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    Mya N.

    Located on the side of the library. Which by the way is under construction and had no seating inside. I was thirsty and needed a spot for wifi to get some work done on my laptop. The luxury of working remotely when you are on the east coast and three hours ahead of your Seattle office. It's a cute little spot and had a few tables inside but lots of seating outside, but when it's 98 degrees and humid in Florida you want some AC. Parked myself in a corner and got myself a nonalcoholic mojito. It was tasty and refreshing. I didn't order any food because I wasn't hungry, but maybe next time.

    Lindsey H.

    Black and brew is my favorite Lakeland resturant. I go there way too often. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The library location is my favorite and my dog, Chewie loves it too (because he knows he's going to get a pup cup).

    Josselin G.

    The Florida Southern location is tucked away on campus, but the atmosphere is peaceful and perfect for a college student. I highly recommend the gingerbread bred frappe! I love siting outside because it's completely covered and shady but not quiet. The patio area is dog friendly and great to catch up with friends as well! It's also is attached to the Lakeland Public library! So if you want to grab a book and a coffee, the patio is great to sit afterwards!

    Avocado tartine (i.e., open face sandwich) and a caramel frappe (cold)
    Kerry C.

    One of the exciting things about the downtown library is the fact that they have Black & Brew attached to it. I love the fact that I can go to the library and then sit at a sophisticated little cafe and have delicious coffee and something to eat. Black & Brew is set up lovely, upscale and sophisticated in appearance but still very comfortable inside, with a lovely outside patio. As soon as I walked in from the library, I was greeted with friendly smiles. All the young people working here were super friendly and appeared to really enjoy their jobs. I ordered a frozen caramel frappe and couldn't resist the Avocado Tartine (open faced sandwich with house made guacamole, olive oil and cilantro). Everything was prepared quickly and delivered to me at my table with a smile with real silverware on real plates. Absolutely delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The bread was from Born & Bread bakery, so it was extra good, the crust chewy but still almost melt in your mouth soft. At the end, I went to bus my dish like one does at a coffee shop, and found out that they do it for you. Nice. I really, really love this and cannot wait to try something else, next time I go to the library!

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    9 months ago

    Everyone has been kind! The food is also great quality and consistent. It's a good study spot!

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    1 year ago

    my favorite coffee shop in Lakeland! Great food and quality of the service. Its my place to go on our dates, and for Bible studies

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    2 years ago

    The food was smaller portions but yummy! The coffee was great. It's a very busy little restaurant but worth the wait.

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    great food. I love the atmosphere and opportunity to eat outside. the service is incredible. they are very friendly.

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    Terrible service and over priced food would not recommend nice seating though the chairs nice

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    2 years ago

    Coffe was good and the services was great. The look of the place was very eclectic. Thank you!!!

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    Wonderful, warm and cozy ambiance. Helpful, welcoming staff. The food is very good and consistently good!

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    2 years ago

    Breakfast sandwich perfect. Three different drinks; all great!! The staff at Black and Brew (no matter where you go) is always friendly!

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    2 years ago

    Always amazing coffee, so smooth. Please bring back the dill pickle flat bread. The ambiance is always so inviting

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    2 years ago

    Great location Great service Great food! Nice place to chill and relax and eat please do your self a service of going:)

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    2 years ago

    Always love black and brew! The club sandwich is a favorite and the coffee is always the perfect afternoon pick me up! :)

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