This place is the best! I spilled half a cup of matcha all over myself (my fault), and the…read morebaristas, Hannah and John, were so quick to help clean up. They even insisted on remaking my drink. 5/5 drinks and service :)

It's a good thing I don't live close to Luminescent, otherwise I don't think you'd be able to pry…read moreme away! The interior design of Luminescent is top-tier - this feels like a trendy coffee shop you'd find in LA, something the East side of Orlando really needed! This is a great space to come and work or study - their music isn't too loud, and there's ample (and well spaced out) seating. The baristas were incredibly helpful when I found myself indecisive about menu options, and more importantly they make a mean latte. Overall, Luminescent shows attention to detail in everything they do. From fresh flowers on the tables to purse hooks on the bar, and fresh fruit garnishes, you can tell the Luminescent team is truly committed to providing a great customer experience.

Coffee, cute vibes, and amazing guava cheese croissants... YES PLEASE…read more I've been wanting to try this local coffee shop for a while and was over on this side of town luckily. We tried the red potion and the carrot cake latte. The latte was the star of the drinks with cream cheese foam and the perfect cinnamon and spice flavor. Creamy texture with little crunch from the candied walnuts. Their guava cheese croissant was incredible too. Lots of spots to chill, we noticed a lot of students studying so it's fairly quiet inside. Lots of parking and staff was kind.

Tucked away in the Alafaya Commons center, Fable Coffee is the definition of a hidden gem. This…read morefantasy-themed cafe transports you from hectic Central Florida into a cozy oasis filled whimsical decor, welcoming staff, and all of the books and board games you could dream of. The drink specialties are not only creative, but also well-executed. If you get a chance to visit this Spring, their Carrot Cake Latte (coffee or matcha) tastes just like diving into a piece of cake - with the most incredible cream cheese foam topping!

Stopped in for an iced americano and was pleasantly surprised to find they had ginger mint as an…read moreoption for an add in. The barista was sooooo sweet and had the brightest smile. I loved the vibe with all the beautiful lavender flowers and greenery hanging from the ceiling and lining the walls. It's beautiful in there. Here is an entertainment calendar of events and places to play board games or PlayStation. Lots of places to linger and free WiFi!

As a lover of botanicals and a remote worker I'm always on the prowl for the comfortable work…read moreenvironment. This should include atmosphere, wifi, good product, eateries in the surrounding area, location and outlets. As of late I've been in the Orlando area. This town has no shortage of kava houses, however this town does have a shortage of decent kava houses! The Muddy Root is far from my work locations (45 minutes), however, my opinion it's the best Orlando has to offer. I've been to every shop here and this meets the criteria. The good: Chill atmosphere, wide variety of seating options (including outside), clean, plenty of outlets, wifi and a variety of food options in the shopping plaza. The bad: Nothing

Haraz Coffee House is an amazing coffee shop chain and this particular location is located in a…read moresmall shopping plaza located on Alafaya Trail just north of East Colonial Drive (State Road 50). Haraz Coffee House got its start in Dearborn, Michigan back in 2021 when Hamzah Nasser opened the first location of Haraz Coffee House and the idea of bringing Yemeni coffee to the community. So what makes Yemeni coffee so special? Well, Yemeni is considered to be the birthplace of coffee with the beans grown at high elevations. The beans themselves have an incredibly rich flavor and while a bit higher than other Coffee, such a fantastic coffee is worth a little more. The service here was friendly and i ordered a pistachio latte (hot). I have to say that this coffee was absolutely fantastic. The ambiance here is very comfortable and really adds to the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this particular coffee shop and in particular, their pistachio latte. I give it a well-earned five stars and I can say that I will definitely return.

I went in the early morning and it wasn't busy so I was able to order right away. I ordered the bee…read morebite, they warmed it up for me and it was delicious. I also enjoyed the matcha with lavender, if you are on the sweet side of things, I recommend asking for it be sweeten. The place is a great space to relax, study, or hang out. The inside design of the space is beautiful and the black and white flower paintings on the walls adds a great touch to the space. The server was kind and asked after if my items were up to standard, and everything tasted great to me. *Not pictured I ordered one baklava from the bakery there and the phone did not eat first, it was great and bite sized and I'll try to get a pic next time. I plan to come back to try new items but overall great experience.

Made a quick stop at 7 Brew around 5:30 on my way home from an event. It's drive through or walk up…read moreservice only! We got pretty basic coffees but they were made quick and delicious I got a decaf iced latte with SF vanilla and oat milk and my husband got sweetened iced coffee! Cute place, yummy coffee- that's a win to me

Heard good things of 7 Brews so was excited to finally try one! It's a real cute little…read moredrive-through coffee setup. Ordering was easy, the workers were super sweet and it was quick even at the morning rush time. The coffee was good if a little sweet for what I prefer, but would definitely come back. It's super convenient if you want a coffee on the go, and the workers will lift your spirit!

I know people love the drinks at Lineage, but I don't think their food gets talked about nearly…read moreenough. It always hits, so naturally I had to come out and try their summer specials! I was really excited for the guava matcha. While I love their matcha, I was a little underwhelmed by how little guava flavor came through. You can see the tiny layer of guava in the picture, and I would have loved a bit more of it in the drink. I am willing to give it another shot with extra guava! The carrot cake croissant was incredible! I also tried the jalapeño goat cheese scone and was pleasantly surprised by the level of spice. I could eat that every day! And of course, service is always great. The space itself is one of my favorite parts of Lineage. It is bright, airy from all the natural light making it such a great place to hang out!

Lineage Coffee is a cute spot for serious coffee drinkers looking for something different. The…read morecoffee is usually consistent and they have tons of flavors like my favorite, Amaretto, that you can't always get at other coffee shops. Also, it's a nice place to meet someone or get a little work done in a quiet and clean environment. That said, I'd probably skip the bakery items. I've tried a few over time and they've either been stale or overcooked, which is disappointing given how good the drinks are. Come for the coffee, but maybe grab your pastry somewhere else.

Ok but this bake house is literally a hidden gem!!! The…read morepastries are super affordable compared to other bake shops. I really enjoyed the custard toast $3.50. But be aware that is can be super addicting!!! Have them toast it for you! My other favorite was the egg tarts, the lightness and crispy edges were so yummy!! one perfect bite or maybe 2! The cinnamon roll was also a good pastry! Just enough sweetest and texture. If you are into the savory side, the ube custard crumb bun was actually a subtle choice, you can taste the ube. Their pistachio iced latte was also delish. We also got to try the tiramisu iced latte. 1 Bacon Shokupan Egg Sandwich, this had a lot of egg filling, also a great choice, I was super full from all the pastries so I'll have the other options when I'm back in town! Server: Sydney She was nice and patient, great space, plenty of parking!

I've been meaning to try this place for a while. And I finally did! It's a quaint little shop…read morenearby UCF. And what caught my eye when doomscrolling through instagram and skimming through my apps for recommended food places were their sandwiches and pastries. They are as beautiful in person as they are in the pictures. One thing I can't infer from a picture very well is the size. And let me tell you, that sandwich was pretty massive. It's larger than some of the burgers I've been trying out lately in the area, so you get every bang out of your buck. I got the Beef Bugolgi Shokupan Sandwich, which was bursting with a generous serving of beef and a really large, soft, fluffy scrambled egg, all packed between 2 super thick and pillowy buttery toasted bread. I also got the Pork Belly Bao, which I honestly like better than the sandwich. The bao buns are super fluffy, and the pork belly slices are perfectly thick sliced and flavorful. It's a great menu item to get if you want to share with another person since it comes with 2 servings per order. For dessert, I struggled a bit to pick and choose, haha. Of course I couldn't just pick one, but I am a little proud of myself for only selecting 2 instead of a whole entire box. From the pastry case, I picked the custard donut, which was soft, chewy, and stuffed to bursting with a pudding-like filling. And from the cake case, I got the Raspberry mousse. I couldn't resist that glass-like ruby red skin. But unfortunately, it was too tart for my taste. There's a lot on the menu that I can't try in just one visit, so I'm definitely bound to come back again.

I've been going since they first opened. They are always prompt to help! Their service is also fast…read moredue to their setup. I love their mochas! They also often have fun and unique seasonal offerings for their pastries. It is very small inside, though, so don't expect to easily find a table to enjoy your treat or study.

This area is my old stomping grounds. We used to live in Avalon Park right behind Waterford Lakes…read more Stoked to finally make it out this way to the newest Light on the Sugar location. I was in the area visiting family and wanted to grab some coffee before the road trip home to South Florida. A local business is better than a Starbucks. Bonus is it's my favorite bakery in Orlando so I'm here for it. This Light on the Sugar is located next to the Regal Cinemas in Waterford Lakes. Squished between Charley's Philly Cheesesteaks and Zen Dumplings. What I dislike about this location is the wooden gazebo they built directly in front of these stores. It totally hides the name of the stores and it's not appealing. This made it hard to find too. They should honestly get rid of the gazebos, these poor stores may be losing potential business because people can't locate it. This bakery is the smallest one compared to the original two locations I've been to. It's ok because they still sell most of the same items, just less of a selection due to limited space. They offer the popular cream puffs, pastries, tarts, merch and drinks. On this particular day, I only got the Pistachio Latte and an Americano. My husband likes a good simple coffee with no bells and whistles. The other stuff is too much for him. Ha. I really debated getting pastries for the road but I was just at the Winter Park location yesterday and got an assortment so I was good on pastries. My Pistachio Latte was good, but it was a tad on the sweet sweeter side. I had my husband mix some of his Americano with my latte so it balanced out a little bit more for both of us. All in all, nice new and intimate location with a few tables indoors and outdoors. I still prefer the other beautiful and more aesthetic locations. Good thing this bakery wasn't here when I lived here, I would be broke! Lol.

The coffee is so amazing a the employees were so nice! The barista who looks like she's about 20…read moreand has blonde hair and glasses was so incredibly sweet. I have a nut allergy and she explained that they would use clean utensil and was very accommodating

Oh my! This place has been added to my list of favorites! It's a chill place to hang out or just…read moreenjoy great coffee and great food. It sure is quite a relaxing environment. You can enjoy reading a book or studying while enjoying your meal. The staff are very nice. And ate pretty quick in preparing what you order. We didn't wait too long for our order. Now the food was very good. The sandwich and the grilled cheese was pleasantly satisfying. The gooey cheese formed a string as you slightly bit into the grilled cheese and trying to stretch it as far as you could without breaking the string of cheese. The latte my husband enjoyed to the fullest. It was exactly what he needed to warm his belly. And the soup did the same to me. Such a warm sensation warming the rest of my body. Can't wait to return. It surely is a treat! I have my eye on a few things I would like to try next.

We had such a great experience at Ice & Bites Café! Three things really stood out right away…read more First, the ice cream flavors were amazing. You can tell the quality is there -- super flavorful, creamy, and not overly artificial tasting. Every bite was rich and satisfying, and honestly I couldn't even wait to take a proper picture before digging in. Second, the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. They clearly love what they do. They took their time recommending flavors, let us try different samples, and made the whole experience feel fun instead of rushed. That level of friendliness really makes a place memorable. And lastly, I LOVED that they had games available to play. Such a cute and thoughtful touch! It made the visit feel more like a cozy hangout than just a quick dessert stop. Sitting there, playing games, and enjoying good ice cream was such a vibe. Overall, such a sweet little spot with great energy, great service, and delicious ice cream. Definitely a place I'd come back to again and again.

Went here again for dessert after a nice dinner at Lazy Moon. I had to do the taro ice cream again,…read morebut this time medium size (a little under 7 dollars). I chose not to have any toppings. My colleagues and I sat in a table while I waited for my ice cream. It came a couple minutes later, and it was just as good as the last time I came. So sweet and creamy. It tasted natural and homemade, with the amazing taro flavor. There were also 3 nice scoops of the ice cream, so I insisted my colleagues to take a bite as well. It was sinfully good! The service was still good and the atmosphere looked kid friendly with board games available. I also saw a board where customers could write messages, but didn't see a marker available. I still really enjoy the ice cream at Ice & Bites, and really need to try different flavors and their teas as well. This was an amazing end to a great dinner with my awesome colleagues. Overall: A