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    Black & Brew

    4.7 (73 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Stephanie D.

    Finally got around to stopping by for lunch and highly recommend! It's well known they have some of the best and most hip coffee/matcha combos in the area, but the food is super good as well! This place definitely draws a lunch time crowd and parking can get a bit tough. There's a Choose 2 lunch special where you can get half sandwich and half soup or salad which I wish I knew about prior to getting to the counter and ordering. Food: The pesto chicken sandwich was delicious! Pesto not too overpowering or oily. Things to note- it was definitely not pressed as much as in pictures on the website and it felt a bit skimpy with the mozzarella cheese. Overall would get again as the Choose 2 special and get one of their beautiful salads to go alongside it. Drink: Their coffee is delish and I thoroughly enjoyed my vanilla lavender latte. I've tried the matcha previously and noticed that the barista poured it premixed out of a jug. It was pretty dark in color too. So I'm slightly iffy on the matcha, but the coffee is a 10/10.

    Patrick R.

    Stopped here to get some coffee for on the road back to Pompano Beach. My daughter got the Matcha, which had a neon green color, and wasn't what she expected. I took a sip of my coffee, and realized a sip was more than enough. The drink experience definitely a two star. However, the place looks nice and trendy, with lots of seating outside. Seems like a popular spot, with a good menu. Maybe next time we give them another shot, they seem to be with it. So my twos star is just this one time disappointing experience, but might not reflect Black & Brea's true quality.

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    Anna L.

    Spent the day coworking with some of my favorite people at this Black & Brew location in Lakeland which was cute & cozy on a rainy day. Some of us live in Orlando & some in Tampa so this was a great spot to meet in the middle. We ended up having both breakfast and lunch here so we all got a well-rounded experience of the menu. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions with a smile. For breakfast, I got the apple butter bowl (Greek yogurt, strawberries, banana, blueberries, house-made granola and apple butter) which was light & delicious. My husband had the praline bacon sandwich which he really enjoyed. We also started with their seasonal Shaken Espresso Coquito. I'm a sucker for coquito anytime it's on the menu so I had to try it... a little on the sweet side but still very yummy & creamy! Around lunch time, we were hungry again so I got the Welsh rarebit tartine (five-cheese blend of sharp cheddar, gorgonzola, feta, parmesan, and mozzarella, topped with marinated tomatoes). This tartine was light and packed with flavor! I which I could take home and entire container of that cheese spread, it was so good. Our group also tried various bowls, salads, & sandwiches. Both the chimichurri bowl and the Florida bowl were highly recommended. I was happy to see there are actually 3 Black & Brew locations in Lakeland. I'd definitely stop at one of them again the next time I'm in the area.

    Skylar W.

    Great spot to hang out and cowork in Lakeland! I ordered a latte with whole milk as well as the half pesto chicken and half strawberry praline salad. I also tried my coworker's coquito iced shaken espresso. The staff is incredibly friendly, and Jackie was a delight! The latte was good, nothing exciting to note being that it's coffee and milk! I really enjoyed the pesto chicken sandwich and thought the salad was OK - the praline bacon and candied nuts were verrrrrry sweet so I ended up pushing them off to the side, but I liked the dressing a lot! The coquito shaken espresso is VERY sweet, but I'm sure it could be ordered less sweet if we knew ahead of time! There's a lot of outdoor seating here and some indoor seating as well. I like that the booths have comfy cushions to sit on. Would definitely return!

    Raegan L.

    Finally got to check out the newest B&B! Black & Brew is an iconic set of local coffee shops in Lakeland- the original is located in downtown, and then there is a second one at the Polk County Library right along Lake Morton. Both are super adorable and the vibes are immaculate. Black & Brew is one of my favorite spots to hit whether to sit and do homework, catch up with friends or family, or even just a quick coffee to go. So it was very exciting to hear that a new location would open up in South Lakeland much closer to where I live. This location is actually in the building where the south Krispy Kreme used to be before it closed down (rip). I feel that the decorations definitely match the vibes of what a Black & Brew is about, though it still seems a bit lackluster like it's missing something. You can definitely tell it's newer and they were quick to try and be open. The outside seating is a super nice touch. Compared to the downtown location, this one has a much, much more limited food menu. Like probably half of the normal menu. But this being said, the product is still just as good as you could hope for. A favorite of mine is the Strawberry Pecan salad- it's incredible! They have some great paninis as well. And you can't really go wrong with any coffee there. The frappes are especially good and make Starbs look like a fool (it's just the truth). Lastly, this location does also have wifi if you want to do work or homework- the downtown one does not have free wifi unfortunately. One big downside is the parking- the lot is really awkward and so they have overflow parking about a block away. So if you can park close it's great but that could get annoying.

    Prailine Bacon Breakfast with Chai Tea - Delicious
    Jennifer S.

    Black & Brew - because everyone should know what love tastes like. Some high school kids recommended this place several years ago and took me by. That's when my addiction began. This place is far more than food - it is an atmosphere where you can go and truly relax. The food is amazing. My favorites are the Strawberry prailine salad, chicken pesto sandwhich and bacon praline breakfast sandwhich. There is no place I've found anywhere that makes savory food that brings nutrients and flavor everytime I go. Their iced chai tea latte's are amazing. AMAZING. If you have tried them elsewhere and are 'eh about them...give these a try. Their Lake Morton/library location was always my favorite - but was a bit far for me. It was worth the drive. Then they opened their south location. I couldn't imagine how they would bring the same atmosphere to an old donuts drive thru place. They have done it. I go there to just breathe. Customer service is also top notch. I never ever leave thinking an employee is anything but patient, friendly and accommodating. Even when I ask for their strawberry jelly after the fact. Seriously - I don't know how they manage to make their food so consistently but they do. As I said - love in every bite.

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    Maggie K.

    Black & Brew is the best! I love the S Florida Ave location the most because of the mediterranean bowl they offer. The white bean salad and whipped feta, paired with the marinated chicken makes a perfect lunch. Service is usually quick and it's nice to sit down and enjoy a meal there whether inside or out.

    Isaias M.

    Food- delicious Service-outstanding Ambiance- super nice This place is one of my Favorites in Lakeland Fl

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    10 months ago

    Avocado tartine excellent!! Call in and drive right up to the window - service with a smile

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    5 months ago

    The best coffee chop in town!! Must try the Pesto Chicken sandwich! Kat and Ryder are the best and deserve raises!!!!

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    8 months ago

    Food, Service and Ambiance wer're great! wouldn't change a thing with this place! can't wait to go back! highly recommended

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    10 months ago

    The breakfast was so good and so was the coffee. The staff are super nice and answered my questions knowledgeably. Love Black & Bre

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    Service is always great and food is always great but my chai tea latte was today! Probably the best I've ever gotten from Black & Brew!

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    The jalapeño breakfast sandwich was amazing!! The eggs souffle and the sourdough bread were divine.

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    Excellent Teas and Breakfast options and specialty coffees ! Love the Sunshine candy Iced Tea !!!

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    Food is always fresh and so good! I also love the vanilla chai. Great service and atmosphere at all locations!

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