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.

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.

Went today and was greeted by an amazing employee! She made our orders with so much love poured…read moreinto them! Would highly recommend and we are definitely going back, next time we are getting some refreshers! Thanks for the outstanding service and for making my day a little brighter!

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

I can't say everything is good bc I never was able to stay for breakfast, I was here on a modeling…read moregig. I can say what I got here is not just inexpensive but freaking good! I got a ham, cheddar, and egg sandwich two days in a row! It was so good. Now the hash browns were very greasy. I also tried there chicken gumbo and I would not recommend! The flavor is more spice then season and overly rued. It was giving trying but not accomplished. I've had better gumbo in Chicago. However the sandwich was fire. The hashbrows were ok, I don't hate them, I purchased them twice. My opinion still stands on the grease it heavy on grease but perfect for a hangover lol. Everyone was very nice in the restaurant. The service can be slow bc the coworkers talk more about personal things vs getting the orders done but it's still good! I was actually upset, I was late to set ,bc the girl stopped to have a convo before grabbing my order lol. However it was still a good croissant sandwich and I'd come here again if ever in Lakeland. Lastly, they make all they're treats! I didn't try them bc I'm not a sweets person but if I was the Oreo red velvet cake would've been the first choice!

I gave this place a second chance I got the sweatiest burrito filled with grease. It was oozing out…read moreout of the burrito also lack of flavor. Really not happy with this place I'll never come back.

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.

Nice friendly service every time. Make sure to get the app before arriving. Mix and match all…read moreflavors.. or fill 8 different in 1 cup The choice is yours

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.