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.

One of my new favorite coffee shops in Lakeland! First off, the prices are cheap, especially with a…read morehigh-quality of drinks and bakery items they are serving. The interior is very cozy and welcoming with plenty of spots to sit down and enjoy your brew, even with games to play while relaxing. The staff was extremely friendly and gave helpful recommendations on what bakery items to get, although I was talked into buying three of them lol! The dream bar was my favorite, but the chocolate chip cookie and the lemon blueberry muffin were also just as delicious. Caramel cold brew with cold foam is a must try. Needless to say, Pour Bear will have a new frequent customer!

I can confidently say Pour Bear is becoming one of my favorite coffee shops in Lakeland, if not top…read morefavorite. I've been here a handful of times and have yet to have a bad experience or try something I haven't liked. Their seasonal menus always have fun options that are really good, and they manage to usually have some unique spins on what most coffee places usually go with. One of the best I've tried has been their "Boo" Brew- a marshmallow cold brew. They have baked goods as well that I believe they get from a local bakery- it can be hit or miss. Some are fantastic while others fall flat so it just depends what you choose there. Lastly, the vibe here is what really gets me. Walking in you feel transported in time to the 60s & 70s- everything they have seems to have been thrifted or bought secondhand somehow. They have a lot of the art hung up on the walls for sale if you so desire. My mom and my grandma have both said the decor makes them nostalgic of how their families' houses were decorated growing up, if that gives any hint to the atmosphere. It's so fun. Definitely give this place a try!

This is my wife and daughter's favorite Saturday morning, coffee and tea spot…read more The service is always exceptional!! The dining room is themed more months out of the year than any other place we've been. Fun and comfortable. Their baked goods could be better at times. But their drinks are always on point!!! "AS ALWAYS TRY THEM FOR YOURSELF!!!"

Auburndale location just opened. They have some outdoor patio seating and are across from the park…read more Friendly staff, good coffee selection, teas and food. They have a full kitchen here so it's likely the selection of baked goods will be plentiful here. They are open Monday-Saturday 7am-5pm. You can get your coffee and a pastry and go take the kids across the street to the park.

Super cute spot on the edge of Lakeland. Plenty of seating, hipster vibe, coffees, tea smoothies…read moreand açaí bowls. Friendly servers. Would have preferred for items to come out together, but they served all fresh made items that were very tasty.

Great decor. Delicious food. Nice staff and clean restaurant. It was nice to find a solid açaí…read moreplace in Lakeland!

This is a heavenly bakery & cafe inside Water Tower Place food hall with a talented baker at its…read morehelm. (closed Mon/Tue) Open Wed-Sun at 8 - 6 (5 pm Sundays). The baked goods are fabulous and beautiful. I enjoyed their tornillos (cream horns) and other goodies. They also make tasty sandwiches and serve great coffee They cater & do pop-ups at Lakeside Village, Margaritaville, Auburndale and Saturday markets. Their breads and baked goods are stellar They are bilingual/Hispanic Give them a try! You'll definitely be back.

Thats that me EXpresso! Hah, this unassuming store front in a strip mall boasts some buzz words…read moresuch as expresso (not espresso) on the windows. When you walk in, the place is quite empty. She has a few coolers to display her Cheesecake, but some a completely empty. Now the cheesecake does look good, but we came for the Coffee! We were in the area and found this. They have a variety of flavors to choose from and actually, she made a mean latte. I was quite impressed! I was a bit skeptical, due to how the placed looked on the inside but having a real espresso machine was a good 1st step. I had a vanilla latte which was delicious. Also the prices were fair, just over $5 for the latte. I wish i wasnt full and would have tried some cheesecake! Next time maybe...

New Place for us!…read more FAMILY COFFEE & DRINK ADVENTURE!!! Saw this place one night next to the Hibachi we always go to in Winter Haven, check out my review for Hibachi Express winter haven, Fl. Was super excited to bring my wife here the next day as it was her Birthday and she LOVES COFFEE!!! To keep it short It's a nice place, things are pricey, especially the Cheesecakes and it was just ok in comparison to other Winter Haven Coffee Hot spots - Haven anyone??? We were going to do coffee and cheesecakes for a Birthday Breakfast, but WOW, the cheesecakes were like 8 something a slice and they are small for the price. I don't care how good they are they are not a good Food to Value in my pockets opinion. We were there so we got drinks. 1 medium caramel macchiato for the Wife and it was very caramel sweet, not a good ratio in her opinion. We ordered a cappuccino, quad shot espresso, that I was charged for 2 espressos for instead of 1$ per extra shot like most other places. 2 Teas and it was over 30$. All the drinks could have been better. None of us really enjoyed them. Got the Fam some cake pops for 2.25 each everyone said they liked them. The service was good, only 1 kid working by themselves and it did take time for the drinks to be made. Luckily no one else was there so he was able to focus solely on our order. They were also out of a few different drinks the girls wanted first, so they had to choose a tea that was not really the best. My little one had the frozen hot cocoa and they enjoyed it. All in all we would most likely only stop back for coffee if we were in the area. It is a Sunday and we want coffee out, but not good enough to drive past our go to's for coffee on the other 6 days. Cheesecakes looked good, but for the price of 3 slices. I can buy a whole cheesecake and add my own toppings. AS ALWAYS, TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!!!

First visit to FL Master Homemade Donuts today and we loved it. First, the staff is friendly and…read morewelcoming. We arrived around 11:15am and the donut cases were full and they were continuously helping customers fill orders. We ordered a half dozen and a dozen donut holes. We sat in the dining room and ate a couple. We also ordered a hazelnut iced coffee. These are some really good and fresh donuts. My husband doesn't always like yeast donuts but these he said were the best he has ever had. The plain glazed yeast donut was pretty thick and fluffy. The apple fritters are small or regular donut size and so tasty. We liked what we ordered and ate so much, we bought a few more different ones to take home. This is a recommended experience!

Our first visit to FL Master Homemade Donuts and this local spot is now our favorite morning treat!…read moreThe service was excellent and the owners great! The donuts were made fresh, fluffy and with some creative ingredients. Prices were reasonable and the coffee was hot! We recommend this location and we will definitely be back.

This place has the best tea I've EVER had, it is second to NONE. I've tried many times to replicate…read moretheir tea, but they must have magic water, because even with Tabitha's recipe it's just not the same. Their menu changes seasonally and each seasonal special is always scrumptious. The menu staples that you must try: cheesy chicken crunch, any daily tea, smoked gouda pumpkin dip, windsors, broccoli salad, and the heavenly scones that come with Devonshire cream on the side. The scones come complimentary with your meal, but our family enjoys them so much we call ahead to warn them we're coming and order extras. It doesn't matter what flavor scone they're serving, they are all delicious; cooked perfectly, soft and crisp at the same time. I've yet to find any place with scones that can replicate or out do these, and since this place is over 1300 miles from my home, believe me I've tried. The scones here are so delicious that we even had them served at our wedding. Along with the daily tea they also offer a daily soup and daily quiche. This is one of the few places I've ever been where I've always been satisfied with whatever is coming out of the kitchen. They also offer dessert, but between appetizers, our meal and the many scones we have, there is hardly ever enough room left for dessert. Beyond the amazing food, this place gives back to their community. They participate in many of the local events, and promote the city. They host special events such as tea with the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause, and Mrs. Clause, and these events have been major memory making events in the childhoods of our family. We love any event they're hosting. When our father was going through cancer treatments and couldn't make it to join us, as he usually would, they sent us home with a goodie bag with well wishes written on it for him. They are truly good people that value the relationships they build with their customers. We as customers were just as emotional as one of the servers when they were leaving to retire, which is just one example of the bonds built here. While this is a tea room and fully supports any fancy tea attire, you can also come as you are, they're happy to see you either way. They also have many hats through out the tea room that can be worn or used while there. In addition to food, they also have a retail area and various retail items throughout the tea rooms within the building. My favorite time to shop here is Christmas time because they have the cutest aprons which are perfect for making Christmas cookies with the family. They also sell the tea that they make, pre made or just the tea itself (loose leaf or in bags), they're not gatekeeping, they want to share the goodness. If you want to enjoy the Florida weather, you can opt to dine outside on the front porch. No matter which spot you choose to take it all in, you won't be disappointed. We come home to this area nearly 3-4 times a year and we never come back without making sure we visit this tea room. My only warning is that the neighbors next door aren't cool and they won't share the obviously available parking, so make sure to pay attention to the posted parking signage when choosing your spot. We also recommend a reservation if you plan to come with a larger party since the different tea rooms can limit where you can be seated, based on availability. I hope you'll love this place as much as

I ordered the Chicken Cheesy Crunch and my mom loves their chicken salad sandwich. Everything was…read moredelicious. My favorite are the scones. We went on a Friday around 1pm and it wasn't busy. Beautiful decorations.