Hillcrest coffee is a cozy little coffee shop with the ambience of your grandma's house. They have…read morean interesting decor, friendly service. Don't be in a rush, It's not that kind of place. Coffee was good. Quiche was wonderful.

Needs work. Once Lakeland's best coffee shop but…read morecompetition has moved in and Hillcrest, seemingly has not made any adjustments. Practically empty when we went. What was historic and charming is becoming dilapidated. Chipping paint, furniture worn out, and a yard full of weeds. Wouldn't take much to reclaim charming. Plant & tend a flower garden, touch up indoor & outside. Coffee still very good. But don't coast, make an effort.

I always swing by this location when I'm in the area to take my kids to the dentist across the…read morestreet. Fast / friendly/ accurate.. They have plenty of seating inside & they also have patio seating outside..

Starbucks on a typical basis doesn't stand out to me, but I particularly really love this location!…read moreIt's the new kid on the block in a way- Starbs has been at the Lakeside Village outdoor mall for a good while, but now they have moved a whole building over (yep, quite the hike) so that they are able to have a drive thru (they didn't before). So, new-ish. But the building IS super new and it shows. It's spick and span clean inside and very sleek. I liked the leather chairs and b&w frames on the wall and subtle touches. There's also a super small but quaint outdoor seating spot. The best part, however, are the singing workers inside. They rock! Nothing beats hitting up a coffee shop where the workers are bustling and cheery. As for the products, it's a classic Starbs. That's all I got. Great location!

Located on the main square in downtown Lakeland, Black & Brew is a wonderful option for coffee…read more There is plenty of indoor seating and a limited number of tables just outside. The vibe is awesome with brick walls, tasteful decor, and pleasant music, and just what I look for in a local coffee shop. Prices are fairly reasonable with many drink and food options. Although there was a bit of line when I visited, it moved quickly and staff was efficient in getting ordered items out to guests. I went with a white mocha frappe (5/5), asking for it to be made less sweet. It's not something I ordinarily see on the menu at local coffee shops, so was delighted at how good it was, with just the right amount of sweetness to it. It's shame that there's nothing like it at coffee shops close to where I live, as it's something that'd be in my regular rotation of caffeinated drinks I'd order. As my friends and I enjoyed our experience here, I'd definitely return to Black & Brew, and would recommend them to others looking for a quality coffee shop in Lakeland.

Black & Brew in downtown Lakeland is exactly what a neighborhood café should be--welcoming,…read moreenergetic, and full of flavor. The standout for me was the Holiday Ham breakfast sandwich, and it absolutely lived up to its name. Built on a flaky buttermilk biscuit, it layers a light, fluffy egg soufflé with thinly sliced ham, praline bacon that adds just the right touch of sweetness, and a cranberry orange jam that ties everything together with a bright, unexpected pop. Every bite tasted thoughtful and seasonal without being overcomplicated--comfort food elevated. I paired it with Jennie's Dolce seasonal espresso drink, and it was so good I immediately wanted another. Even more impressive? The second one tasted just as perfect as the first--a small detail that says a lot about their consistency and care behind the bar. The coffee shop ambience immediately stands out, with a relaxed yet polished vibe that makes it just as ideal for a casual morning as it is for catching up on work or meeting friends. Service was warm and efficient, and you can tell this place has become a staple in the downtown community. If you appreciate creative twists on classic breakfast favorites and expertly crafted coffee drinks, Black & Brew is well worth the stop. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Love this place! They have Organic coffee, great refresher healthy drinks, great service!read more

The staff were lovely. The choices are plentiful. The place super clean. I got a watermelon,…read morepineapple refresher drink. I was there for an event the staff were amazing hosts. Family run business. I have never been here before. I am so glad the group pick this place.

Came to Portico to try their new Dulce de Leche frappucino! There was no line and the customer…read moreservice was great! Loved the ambiance and the music. The drink was good too! Definitely will come back again :)

This place is goated. The coffee is very inexpensive and delicious . I got a smoothie, a frappe, a…read morechai and that's about it

When I say the have one of the best slices of carrot cake I've ever had.. I mean it. I drove from…read moreBrandon all the way to Lakeland slice of this carrot cake. I have to find one like it in my area. Luckily, it's also a coffee shop so I usually get a coffee as well. If you've never been here, they're located in downtown Lakeland. Now on this particular visit wasn't too busy and I was able to order and get everything right away. The lady working the front was so sweet when I told her how much I love the carrot cake she got me a fresh slice of a new cake and it was so good!! The carrot cake by itself would be perfect but velvety cream cheese icing on top really brings it together. No on this visit I did get a nice latte as well. That was a little dark when it first came out, and she could tell by the look on my face that something wasn't right and she fixed it right away lol. I wish Mitchells was closer but it's definitely worth the drive.

Cute place, decent coffee, but not the best selection. Plenty of seating. We did have to wait a…read morelong time because their system was glitching so our order never printed. She said it's been happening. Overall I'd recommend

My brother and I went to Keke's today for a late breakfast. We wanted high quality food and…read moreservice. We asked for our iced teas to have no lemons and they had lemons. So we had to deal with those pesky seeds. I ordered French toast with bacon and home fries. My brother ordered the sausage and cheese omelet with home fries and sourdough toast. When the food arrived the home fries were stale and cold. I told our server when she came back and she said she would replace them. We were done eating by the time she came back with new home fries. It just seemed like the service and food were lacking on this visit. We were not that happy.

Egg dishes are always dry and rubbery. Scrambled, omelets etc. Do not recommend those dishes to…read moreanyone. The prices are pretty expensive to get dried out egg dishes. Service has always been excellent and the restaurant is always clean. So try different breakfast items.

This is a Texas base drink place. They carry the southern style tea with many flavor. Although this…read moreis not the biggest HTeaO that we encounter, the choice also many. We have been to the Dallas location and is much bigger than here. The store at least carry 30 flavors tea. You can sample all tea by their cup. I try them all and choose the strawberry passion tea. That very good sweet tea. They do have some no sweetener tea. The ring label will be light blue. All the sweet tea ring label is dark blue. Overall I like it. Once you fill up the cup size you like and paid at the counter.

I'm a HteaO fan, so I was thrilled to try this place outside of Texas. I visited during happy hour…read more(2-4 PM), they were offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on tea drinks. Such a great value! I tried several variations before settling on my favorite: the blueberry green tea. It was refreshing, perfectly sweet, and exactly what I needed on a hot Florida day. 4 free topping options -- orange slice, lemon slice, lime slice and canned cherry. I added couple topping in my cup and it looked beautifully fruity! The staff were friendly and helpful. The whole place looked clean and neat. The jumbo size is no joke. It's so large that my drink lasted me multiple days in my frig! If you're looking for something to beat the Florida heat and thirst, this is the spot. HteaO is a fun, refreshing spot. I liked it.