If you're ever in Lake Placid and need a caffeine fix with a side of cozy charm, Owl and Otter…read moreEspresso Co. is where you need to perch. My mocha with oat milk was everything I want in a coffee--smooth, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweet, like a warm hug from an otter who moonlights as a barista. The blueberry scone? A buttery, crumbly little cloud with juicy bursts of berry that made me seriously consider ordering a second... you know, for "research." The shop itself feels like it stepped right out of a Pinterest board--woodsy, warm, and welcoming, with just enough personality to make you want to sit and stay awhile. It's the kind of place where you can sip slowly, people-watch, and convince yourself you're the main character in a quaint small-town novel. Bonus points for friendly service that makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit. Whether you're starting your morning or sneaking in an afternoon treat, this is one of those rare spots where the drinks, bites, and vibe all hit just right.

This was such a sweet discovery in the Journal Plaza on a recent visit to Lake Placid. There are…read moretwo businesses here, the coffee and tea shop, Owl and Otter Espresso Co., and a gift store with a vintage vibe, the Local Yocal. Both are owned by Luke Haney and his mother Renee. The Local Yocal offers a variety of products, including local and Florida-made items, Lake Placid souvenirs, local honey, toys, seasonings, caned fruit and vegetables, jams, dressings, magnets, mugs, bags, stickers, and T-shirts. It was fun to explore all of the unique items on the wooden shelves. Children will love filling a box for $5 with all kinds of old fashioned candy. There were smarties, tootsie rolls, lollipops, and taffy. They also had gag gifts like Florida Flamingo Poop which is milk chocolate covered raisins. They even had old fashion stick candy for only 75 cents each. I loved how they had something for every price range. You may stop in with the intention of looking for a gift but you will be hard pressed not to leave with something for yourself. Connected by an open door to the Local Yocal is the charming Owl and Otter Espresso Co. coffee shop. The inside is elegantly decorated with crystal chandeliers, plush jewel tone chairs, marble walls, and tin ceilings. A glass case displays freshly baked bread and sweets. They offer specialty teas and coffees including gluten-free and organic. They also prepare charcuterie boards for their friends business next door, the Wine Down Bar & Shop. I ordered one of their most requested beverages, an iced Chai Tea which was the perfect refreshment on a sweltering day. Both the Local Yocal and Owl and Otter Espresso Co. coffee shop are such a great addition to downtown Lake Placid and Journal Plaza. If you are in the area, be sure and stop by for caffeination and nostalgic novelties.

Do not order the raisin bagel. It it's like whole grain or something and tastes like an old sack of…read moreass. Ruined my entire morning. Do not go to that location if you want to have a good day.

This place needs to be closed for good. I placed a mobile order and went through the drive through…read more The guy hands me my drinks which are black and we ordered with almond milk, there wasn't any milk present in our iced coffees. Then he hands me a bag of food and it's missing a whole sandwich, we ordered two and there was only one. So I reversed to the window and he apologized and said he would bring it out to us, fine. He brings it out and we unwrap our sandwiches only to reveal that both were made wrong, I don't even know what they gave us. So now we go inside, where there is a step down and some contraption with bards and a gate, ridiculous to have honestly. So we try to talk to the guy again and he is arguing with us about the sandwiches being wrong. Finally he conceded and said he would make new ones, my husband asked to speak to a manager and they DONT HAVE ANY. He thumbed to the guy behind him and said "this is the closest thing we have" what???? That is unheard of! We ask for a refund and guy said no because it's a mobile order, the "manager" said no problem we could get one and they'd make new sandwiches but we were so upset at this point, we were sure they would spit in it. As we were leaving without food and drink, I injure my arm on that dumb contraption they have around the door. I still don't understand why it's there! My arm was cut, and bruised, and three days later still hurts. We contracted corporate which was a big waste of time, they don't speak English and are outsourced. The lady had a cat meowing in the background as well as many voices, she couldn't hear us and we couldn't hear her. By the way it took 40 min on hold just to speak to her initially. Eventually she transferred us to some guy that said sorry and he would pass our info to the franchise owner. They have yet to contact us back, I have not received any refund or compensation.

Friendly service and delicious coffees! A wide variety of flavors and tasty breakfast burritos.read more

Great coffee, awesome tackle selection and even better people. Mom and pop place, I always look…read moretoward to stopping in here.

Went for lunch today, and got the daily sandwich which was a bbq sandwich, and it was delicious!…read moreYou order at the counter and then they text you to let you know it's almost ready and then they call your name out. Strawberry lemonade was perfect! They also have a little shop attached called The Blueberry Patch and we shopped around in there and found a few things we liked before grabbing lunch. The restaurant side is small but roomie, staff was helpful on both sides. Lovely place!

Saturday morning visit to the farmers market. Super busy a beautiful day to sit outside. BLT and…read morecold brew with Nutella foam.

My favorite place to eat in Lake Placid. The owner is so nice and this is the most enjoyable…read morerestaurant that we have found in Lake Placid. The service is wonderful and the food is delicious from scratch!

Everything. Sharion, owner & hostess is hands on. Everything is freshly made. Fun place for any…read moreoccasion. Delicious, delicious!

The owner is always amicable and excited to serve up her products. Great waffles and smoothies. If…read moreyou want to steer clear of the large chains this is the place to do It. If you like made to order food and drinks this is the place for you. They will make a drink to your specific health goals. Shop local!

Açaí bowls, smoothies and Buddha bowls in the cutest shop. Indoor seating at tables or on the comfy…read morecouch as well as outdoor seating. Helpful staff, happy to customize orders.

Got an Acai Bowl with strawberries and it was so yummy and refreshing. What makes Good Vibes even…read moremore special is its integration of local culture. The shop doubles as a curated space for local artists and artisans. From quirky knick-knacks to unique artwork, there's always something intriguing to browse while you sip your smoothie. Supporting local businesses while enjoying a delicious bowl creates a feel-good atmosphere that's hard to beat. Whether you're a smoothie aficionado or just passing by, Good Vibes offers a refreshing, community-focused experience that's worth checking out. Will be stopping by every time I am in town!

We have been coming here for years since we moved to Lake Placid, and we absolutely love this…read morelittle place! Their home made bagels are to die for, and we have never had a bad meal here, also they have the best prices of any restaurant around. Make sure to check the specials board straight ahead when you walk in, they never disappoint! Today they had a chicken salad fruit plate and it was the best chicken salad I've ever had, not to mention the fruit was fresh and crisp, and enough to feed me twice! Highly recommend.

WOW!!! What an amazing experience at Home Run Cafe!! The food was incredible, service was…read moreinspectable, not to mention the owner was very friendly, made sure our food was good and genuinely cared about our experience at his restaurant. We took 4 bagels home-they were very fresh and tasty even 2 days later they were not hard as bricks-as most bagels are. AND....to top off our great experience was the cannoli's-they were fresh and delicious to say the least!!! Everyone needs to go the Home Run not only for the yummy food but for the bagels and cannolis. I HIGHLY recommend Home Run Cafe.

The food and service here was really good. The liver in my liver and onions last week ( the last…read moreday they were open) was as good as Uber had anywhere. Not over cooked like shoe leather. Sadly they are closed. This will reopen the middle of August as Compass Bar and Grill so I've heard.

Great lunch! The glass noodle soup is delicious!! Nice place and the vegetable store next to it is…read moregreat too.

The girl with dreads made my mike shake wrong it very clumpy and lumpy. Please don't let her make…read moreyou shake.

Clean restrooms and fast service. Excellent food options. I highly recommend their services'read more