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    Palate Coffee Roasters

    4.6 (191 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lavender honey latte
    Anna L.

    Palate is a cute little coffee shop in the heart of downtown Sanford, and my personal fave coffee option in that area. My friend & I stopped in this past weekend to caffeinate before going thrifting and antique shopping. The gal who what working at the counter was super friendly and made some helpful bevvy suggestions. My friend go an iced dark chocolate pistachio latte and I got an iced lavender honey latte made with local honey. Both drinks were delish and gave us that shopping energy we needed! Quick note that there's a lot of construction happening in this area and their street is currently blocked off which I'm sure has been difficult for their business. Even more reason to make the effort to support them! We were able to find free parking in a nearby lot that was just a short walk down the street.

    JJ J.

    Great experience--the coffee was great, the quiche was tasty and the prices were reasonable. The service was fairly quick, and the space is cute. I will say it got relatively packed while we were inside and it got LOUD. It was also super cold, which is obviously nice when it's hot outside but if you're part lizard like me, make sure to bring a jacket!

    a sign that says every cup fights human trafficking
    Wing I.

    Lovely place as always and back here again This time I got the Berkley chai and mango passion fruit scone So yummy Cashier is friendly and the server is approachable! The place is cozy and welcoming , love the vibe!

    Shelby W.

    Palate is a cute small coffee shop in Sanford. You can sit inside or outside. They have a mix of different drinks like soda, milk, beer and coffee. My son got a strawberry milk and I got an iced pistachio latte. The latte was very good, not a lot of pistachio flavoring but that's ok. It looks like a lot of people were inside on their laptops working and having coffee so it's good work area with a lot of comfortable seating. I did see they had a few pastries for sale, nothing caught my eye but maybe next time I'll get one! Interested in coming back for another coffee!

    Maple Pecan Latte
    Christina C.

    I stopped in at this coffee shop during my walk through the downtown Sanford area. While the outside may seem unassuming, inside is an adorable spot to fuel all your coffee and grab n go breakfast needs! The shop did seem short staffed so it took a little longer than usual for someone to take my order but once I was able to place my coffee order it was prepared fairly quickly! I always like to try seasonal flavors when I go to a new place so this time I had their maple pecan latte. It was well balanced and is one of the better iterations of a maple latte that I've tried! My friend ordered a bagel and we sat and chatted for a good while there. Definitely a place I'd like to go back to do some work or just chill and read a book!

    2025 fall menu
    Jennifer C.

    Adorable coffee shop in pedestrian friendly historic downtown Sanford. Indoor and outdoor seating. They can hold a crowd when the line is outside the door but they handle the volume with smiles. The beverage menu is eclectic, and make sure to ask about any limited seasonal menu available! There are food items and a pastry case. Everything is good! This area offers street parking throughout. It's pedestrian friendly so park wherever and enjoy the sunshine.

    The last of my carrot cake latte, but the foam is still foaming
    Cyd A.

    This cozy coffee house is amazing. Plenty of seating inside and there's additional seating outside as well. I had the carrot cake latte and it was absolutely delicious. It was so good. I didn't even want to drink the whole thing. I wanted to try to save it somehow lol. You can taste the flavor of carrot. It may sound weird, but it was so tasty and smooth. I can't wait to go back and try something else. The foam lasted the whole drink. I'm amazed take all my money!! Although there was only one person working the counter they were kind and moved fast. Great service.

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    Laura R.

    I wanted to check out a unique coffee shop in Sanford and saw the beautiful matcha drinks they made through pictures on here. This location is so nice, just off of the Main Street, and the staff is very helpful in offering recommendations. I hadn't really had just an iced matcha before so the barista gave me her current favorite, which was a macadamia nut and coconut matcha that I did with oak milk. It tasted as beautiful and wonderful as it looked! Definitely look forward to coming back and trying more here at Palate!

    Pear and ginger scone and Speing Breakers Latte. Love the cardboard container instead of styrofoam ! I
    Janet P.

    Visiting family in Sanford and this will be my new spot for coffee and...It's in a great little and historic neighborhood. Inside offers great ambience, bright and comfortable seating . I had a special; Spring Breakers Latte on ice. Deeeelish! To go with it, the friendly young lady behind the counter suggested the Pear and Ginger scone. It did not disappoint. I do love that their to-go container was cardboard instead of Styrofoam. The only disappointment was that there were no empanadas. My daughter raved about them. Alas.

    Iced Latte
    Drew S.

    Palate was great. I went with an iced latte and it was delicious. Service was quick and very friendly. They were super knowledgeable of their menu and very helpful. Cool rustic vibe inside with lots of people working, chatting or just relaxing. Check it out.

    Dark Chocolate Pistachio Latte (left) and Lavender Honey Latte (right)
    Emmeline W.

    One of our first stops in our trip to downtown Sanford. Great coffee & people while supporting an important cause. Black & white industrial chic vibe. Sanford and cause-related merch line the entry wall. Staff were professional and welcoming. DARK CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO LATTE (iced): The foam is incredible. Has a true pistachio flavor in the cream, on top of the crushed pieces-- so lovely. Coffee is rich & aromatic without overpowering the cream. My bf's Lavender Honey Latte was equally good, strong lavender and natural honey flavor. We sat in for a bit to enjoy the peace and cozy atmosphere.

    Strawberry Matcha
    Emily M.

    What a cute spot! Appreciate how much seating they have. We had the Sanford Sammie, a cheese and scallion scone, a strawberry matcha, and a flat white. Everything was delicious, but the Sammie was my fav. The staff was super nice and very efficient.

    Iced Cinnamon Honey Latte and iced coffee
    Marcella M.

    I tried this place on a day walking around after going to the farmers market. The inside is cute with a nice decor. The service was amazing as the barista answered all my questions about the many options. I ordered an iced coffee with cinnamon and honey. The taste was really good! The price was good and the fact that part of profits and proceeds go towards fighting sex trafficking was a plus, you love to know a business you support is helping the community! The only downsides were that the coffee wasn't that strong and the cup sizes were a bit small but I guess that equates to the pricing as it is less than most places for iced coffee. Next time I will get a large cold brew as I will definitely be coming back to try some more of their unique flavors.

    Cafe com leche, drip coffee, dark choc pistachio latte

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    Delicious banana latte with the perfect ratio of milk to espresso! Also a variety of small pastries to choose from

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    Good coffee. Great coffee. But if you decide not to tip, you won't get a mug but a to-go cup even though you drink in the shop.

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    Love this local gem! Great baristas and atmosphere. Interesting specialty coffees that never disappoint. Shop local!

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