Every afternoon, I try to carve out a short break from work and this has become one of my favorite…read moreplaces to recharge. A delicious Café Latte, genuine smiles, and consistently wonderful attitudes from the owner and her entire team make this place something special. Today the owner was kind enough to take this photo with me. If you are anywhere near Curry Ford Road and enjoy a consistently excellent Café Latte and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend: Mecatos Bakery & Cafe Thank you to the owner and all of the employees for making each visit feel appreciated. People often remember the coffee, but they return because of how a place makes them feel. #Coffee #Community #SmallBusiness #Orlando #CafeCulture #Gratitude See less

The sound of live music on a Saturday morning is the best way to start a day. It fills the soul…read morewith good vibes and get the morning started. That's how I felt visiting this Mecatos location. When I walked in, there was something playing the guitar and the atmosphere felt lively It is a large space with plenty of seating, even some couches for a more relaxed setting. Here, you order at the counter and then they bring the food to you. If there's a line just turn around and head over to the self-order kiosk. People were lining up in the line and missed the kiosks. Just remember to input the number you selected next to your name when you type the order. I ordered an Arepa with eggs pericos (scramble eggs with green onions and tomatoes) and my friend ordered a croissant with ham and cheese. We got our food and the server was so nice.

I first discovered Cloudhop one night after having dinner in Downtown Orlando. I did my go-to…read moresearch of "cookies near me," and this spot in downtown popped up. The person working that night was nice, and he explained how they'd be opening a new location on Alafaya at Waterford Lakes. That night, I got their chocolate cookie, and tried it when I got home. I was not impressed, and thought it was ok, but they were near closing time, so perhaps the cookies weren't as fresh. About a week or two later, I went to the Waterford Lakes location, and I was finally able to try their traditional chocolate chip cookie and their chocolate cookie again. Once again, I was not impressed. I find the cookies to be just ok. Flavor is serviceable, but it's not satisfying. The cookies aren't hard, but they're not soft enough either. I was left wanting and expecting better. I tried them a 3rd time recently, and I'm left feeling the same way. Even worse, last time they gave me the cookie in a half box container in which I didn't feel comfortable setting on the passenger seat, as the cookie would come off the half box. When I asked if I could have a proper box like before, I was told those were exclusively for cupcakes. The interior of the place is cute and all, but this shop doesn't do it for me.

I got the OG "not too sweet" chocolate chip cookie. It was a very nice cookie. When I got a bite…read morewith the flaky sea salt it tasted perfect, but there simply wasn't enough flaky sea salt for me to get that taste in every bite. So, it was a little bland for half the cookie. Also, it cost five dollars for one cookie. While this was a nice cookie, I don't think it was worth five dollars. As for service, when you walk in, the ordering device is right there in front of you for you to order. Nobody said a word to me even though I was standing there for quite a while waiting for my order. It was a little awkward and didn't feel super friendly. If I'm in the area and I'm craving a cookie, and I wanna spend a whole five dollars on one cookie, I would come here again. If you are a cookie fanatic, maybe you should check this place out.

Paris Bakeshop & Cafe is located in one of the smaller plaza's around Waterford Lakes. The food…read morecounter is to the immediate right when you walk in and you place your order prior to choosing a seat. The decor is minimal - tables and chairs of varying sizes, some French-themed pictures, a coffee mural and one gender neutral bathroom. There are a lot of coffee choices and a fair amount of French brunch items as well. I chose to try a butter croissant and a Parisian baguettine (a small baguette, but on this day, they were out of baguettines, so the sandwich was on a different type of French bread) with turkey. Cafe staff bring your food items to the table as customers are given numbers to place on their chosen table after ordering at the counter. My sandwich was good. I liked the creaminess the butter adds. But my croissant was burnt. I asked for another one but the two remaining croissants were only burnt to a lesser degree. The parts of the croissant that weren't burnt tasted good - I only wish the entire croissant was edible.

I picked up croissants several times and they are always perfection…read more Especially the price after 1. I haven't tested anything else but the almond and chocolate croissants are excellent consistently June Update Ya gotta go in the am to find croissants for sure They were out by the time I got there this week so we tried other things like the macarons & tte almond tart, so yum My daughter has also learned to appreciate the quality of food.

I really love this bakery and after Pilates the girls asked me for a recommendation so we ended up…read morehere and they all loved it ! This time I went for a bacon, egg and cheese bagel with the pink latte made with oatmilk , I added coconut flavoring and whip cream and my goodness it was delicious! We enjoyed and I can't wait to come back again. I love Avalon park !

As a Colombian, I have a few must-tries whenever I visit a Colombian bakery: empanadas and a…read morePostobón. It's a classic combo that never disappoints. The beef empanadas had great flavor and a well-seasoned filling, though they were a little greasier than I personally prefer. Still, the taste was definitely there. I also ordered a café con leche, which was exactly what you'd expect--smooth, comforting, and hard to get wrong. The standout for me was the pan de bono. It was larger than most I've had and packed with that delicious cheesy flavor that makes it one of my favorite Colombian baked goods. If you're looking for a quick Colombian snack or craving a taste of home, this spot is worth checking out.

Came here for the first time, but I went to the one in the Pine Hills area. However, it's not a bad…read moreconcept, I was looking at the menu, looking for rice and peas, oxtail, jerk chicken, stew, chicken, etc., etc. However, I realize they are literally just a patty business that's based out of Jamaica. it was pretty good, but what I wouldn't do again is but avocado and cheese inside of the patty. It ended up scraping out a lot of the meat, which is the best part of the party. So I definitely won't make that mistake again, but I want to come back and try some of the other things that they have, I hear they can put bacon inside of it as well, so I'll try that next time.

My first time trying the patties! They were really good. My favorite was the curry chicken, it was…read moresavory and so good with the sauce. I definitely recommend for a taste of Caribbean but also for a quick snack and good flavor!

Very cute cafe to eat in or take out. Good Puerto Rican food. Pastries and sandwiches. Sweet…read moregirls serving. It was a good experience and the sandwiches were were large.

I came to Cafe Coqui for the first time the other day because some friends of mine really like to…read moreeat breakfast here. I can't speak to the food because I didn't eat anything during my visit so this review is based off of the coffee and the ambiance as well as the service. The whole coffee flight concept is an awesome idea! Especially to coffee lovers who want to try more than one thing. A really, really solid idea that more places should pick up on. This is honestly what impressed me the most. Also, they're really creative about their coffee options. I love that there is a coquito latte, and initially that was what I was going to order but then I saw an iced nutella foam latte on there and that won my vote. I'm not really sure what i was expecting. It was beautifully presented and I love that it was not sweet, it was just right. The consistency however was more like a milkshake rather than an iced coffee and after having half of it I was already over it; its very rich. It's a small place with indoor and outdoor seating. I like that they have that Morro design inside just like in Puerto Rico. Service was friendly and timely. I do plan to come back again and try one of their sandwiches.

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!

I've read many great things about this place so I went in with a pretty high bar. I ordered my…read morego-to which is a hot mocha. It was pretty terrible with zero sweetness and pretty small... like Napoleon. I also got a pastry in the form of a chocolate croissant, and the croissant part was one of the best with a super crispy crunchy exterior, but there could have been more of the chocolate filling. It was more than some others I've had, but still not enough. Is there ever enough filling though? It's not convenient for me, so I doubt I'll be back to give it another try. I was expecting some toasty and roasty coffee. Plenty of other coffee places popping up.

Hands down the best baker in the Central Florida area. Annette has created some of my most…read morememorable memories. From my kids milestone birthdays to my 50th birthday she never disappoints. Don't be confused at the beauty of the cakes. The actual cake is incredibly delicious, moist and well crafted! Annette's personal touches and love for her craft is always evident with her display! We are forever grateful and can't wait to make many more memories. Tips. Research some ideas. Take pictures and present her with ideas. She will take it from there. I'm always sending her the impossible and she always makes it possible! Thanks love!

Not impressed at all. I recently bought chocolate from here, and took it to our baking weekend to…read moremake homemade turtles. I've been making them for 25 years and have never had an issue with heating chocolate melts like this, in a Pyrex dish on a double boiler on low. Well, this chocolate never got past the point of a peanut butter consistency. I let it cool and put it back in the bag to take back to this business. Annette herself came out and told me I did something to cause it to seize. I explained that I didn't, because I know how to melt chocolate as I've been doing it for 25 years. My mom for 35-40. We know how to work with chocolate. She wanted to demonstrate how to melt it for me (again, already know how, there is not time to stop and microwave small amounts of chocolate for 30 seconds and then stand there stirring it in a cup every few mins when you're mass producing homemade turtles. I acknowledged that she was able to melt it that way, but explained I was displeased with the product and wanted a refund. She smirked at me!! She stated she could never provide a refund as the health department wouldn't allow product to be returned to the store. Nobody said anything about returning it, throw it away!! I would hope to God she wouldn't resell it to someone! I'll throw it away, I'll whip it out into the field next to your business. I don't want it because it's not good product. I just asked for a refund so I could go buy some good chocolate to use. She is obviously not worried about making sure her customers are happy, because she wasn't worried about losing me as a customer. I will NEVER go back to this business. And I will let anyone who asks me to not use their business and why. Terrible customer service. Terrible first impression. This was my 1st and last time using them.