The Drowsy Poet

the smoothies are really good on friday's it's get a large for a medium price which is really a…read moretreat I think they should have a special that if you get so many smoothie you get a free one

They didn't have Greek yogurt and the offers on the app aren't allowed at the actual location…read more That's interesting especially since it's advertised.

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YoLicious Frozen Yogurt & Sweets

3.4(36 reviews)

1.3 mi

Always enjoy the drinks here! The service is usually quick and respectful. And the vibe of the…read moreplace is so cute and cozy! My fav drinks are the Mew and The Secret Life of Arrietty!!!

Amazing boba teas, smoothies and service! Everyone there is friendly, it's a great place little gem…read morein Pensacola. They have a lot of different frozen yogurt op

Storefront

Pokémon menu

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Got 3 ice cream boba things

Superbowls and Smoothies

4.1(15 reviews)

3.7 mi

Stopped by to grab a bowl last week, I ordered the 16oz green bowl with bananas, raspberries,…read moreblueberries, granola, peanut butter and cacao nibs. The bowl was loaded and presented beautifully. The girls working were friendly. My bowl was ready in under 5 mins, great spot to grab a quick lunch while on the go.

Phone number does not work. Made our order wrong and made two of the same bowls instead of two…read moredifferent ones. Employees were very nice but we left and can not call to let them know our order was messed up. One bowl is filled much more than the other.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.3(69 reviews)

0.9 mi

Amazing service! Fred is the man to go to for all of your catering needs! Fast, attention to…read moredetail, and early!!! Thank you once again for perfection! Oh and bonus the meals are delicious! 111 meals!!! All ready, all waiting for us to pick up, on time!!!! Love this place!!! Thank you Fred!

Filthy ahh place…read more Please don't go here Random people walking in and out the back door just don't, filthy flooring, just no bueno all around Complaining about dishes and stuff Improv, training, managers and upkeep...

Protein breakfast: Peanut Paradise™, Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Bowl & Sausage Egg & Cheese Dilla'.

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Happy Spot

4.0(4 reviews)

1.6 mi

If you're in Pensacola, you HAVE to check out Happy Spot Nutrition! The people there are seriously…read morethe nicest ever and make you feel so welcome every time. Their shakes and teas are hands down some of the best I've ever had--so flavorful and refreshing. And the best part? They're not overpriced like a lot of places. Plus, they have a rewards system where you can earn free drinks, and they even give you a free one on your birthday Amazing vibes, amazing drinks, amazing people. Highly recommend!

YOU'LL BE GREETED WITH SMILES!!…read more This place is decorated great, they have pride and joy in what they do. A warm welcome leads to an clean open area with a bright menu (tons of options) Most shakes have 16-30 grams of protein! And you can add more if needed. They have protein food options as well. It's a good spot to go in , chill and they even have a study as well with a nice seating area. p.s They also have their own workout studio and the owners holds classes! Check this spot out!

Seating area to the left

Protein waffle and iced protein coffee

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Nice seating area to the right.

Blessed Berry Bowls

5.0(2 reviews)

4.8 mi

What a spectacular treat to find on the beach this morning for breakfast. Family run business. So…read morefriendly and polite. Ambience of course is perfect as they have the view of the beach. Wish this was at my front door every morning.

Hands down THE BEST smoothie bowl i've ever had!!! I absolutely love açaí bowls, and Blessed Berry…read moreBowls did not disappoint! I also tried their Dubai Choco. Strawberries which were fire, and my husband had the peach pineapple smoothie....the added basil really set this tropical smoothie apart! I'm tryna go back tomorrow for seconds!

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Maximilian Coffee

4.0(48 reviews)

2.6 mi

Everything is delicious and the outdoor sitting has shade and privacy. It's also pet friendly.read more

All of it, the food, the service, and the atmosphere, have been outstanding during every visit!read more

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Frozen Ropes

4.7(27 reviews)

3.6 mi

We stopped in after eating bento boxes just a couple doors down. The baseball motif is a lot of…read morefun. Everything was very neat, clean, and organized. The fro yo here is absolutely delicious! A great variety of flavors along with a good selection of toppings. They also offer fresh pressed juices and freshly made-to-order açai bowls. The service is amazing! Friendly and helpful personnel are ready and available to assist in any way possible. This place is a real find. We will definitely return; probably many times!

What a cute little place! They serve açaí bowls here! Yay!…read more But what is really cool about this place is they have the blue Spirulina tea here & it's fabulous! Taste like a really nice lightly sweet lemon-aide. YUM! Must be very popular too as I bought the last one. It was fate :) Highly Recommend.

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Acai Bowl

Cafe Single Fin

4.5(198 reviews)

4.6 mi

Had lunch here and tried a few menu items. I liked the smoothies, avocado toast and tofu scramble,…read morethe açaí bowl was ok but the açaí itself didn't have much flavor. The everything cookie and matcha cheesecake were really good. All the staff were super nice and accommodating, and I enjoyed the live music on Sunday. Will be back!

Cafe Single Fin: Great Concept, Average Plate…read more Cafe Single Fin is one of those places where the experience starts before you even find the restaurant. I drove around the block several times looking for it. Turns out, the restaurant is tucked inside a surf and skateboard shop. Once I finally figured that out, I walked in and immediately knew this wasn't going to be your average Pensacola lunch. The cafe is basically the centerpiece of the shop, surrounded by some seriously interesting vibes. I was greeted by scream-o music, which eventually segued into coffeehouse music and then some lighter indie stuff. Quite the musical journey. I half expected the playlist to ask me to pick a lane. What drew me in was the menu. Clean, interesting and exactly the kind of thing that makes you think, OK, these people might be onto something. I went with the blackened mahi tacos with rice and beans. And this is where things got a little less interesting. The food was fresh. The presentation was nice. Unfortunately, the flavor never really showed up for work. The mahi was supposed to be blackened, but I'm not convinced the blackening seasoning actually made it from the kitchen to the plate. The beans were also undercooked and under-seasoned. Nothing was bad, exactly. It just lacked the punch that the menu had promised. And that's the frustrating part. There is clearly a cool concept here, and the menu has enough personality to make you expect something memorable. The plate just didn't deliver the same energy as the room. Maybe I'm simply outside the target demographic. There seemed to be a pretty strong twenty-something surf/skate crowd, and perhaps I'm just not fluent in the culinary dialect of that demographic yet. Interesting place. Interesting concept. Interesting vibes. Friendly/helpful staff. Pretty average food.

BLT. It's delicious!

Pastry display

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Avocado Toast! Also delicious.

Clean Eatz

4.1(33 reviews)

6.3 mi

This has become my new favorite place to go. i found this place down the street from my hotel on…read morenavy blvd and decided to go check out since ill be stuck here for a while with cooking not being so easy. the staff is ALWAYS pleasant. great hospitality. everything i have tried off the menu has tasted amazing. the pre made meals are also great as well. i've tried other ones that will ship to your home (factor, flex pro etc) and the quality was subpar and LOADED with salt. the meals at clean eats taste amazing and hit whatever macro goals you are trying to. 10/10 would recommend and will be going here consistently until i leave pensacola !

First time trying this place, I had the chicken pesto wrap with a side of sweet potatoes waffle…read morefries. It was very tasty and the wrap is big. They have amazing options for healthy meals, they offer different deals for meal plans and their shakes are great too. I would definitely come back to try another meals.

Inside you can also purchase supplements and clothes while you wait for your food

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Jenifer S.

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4

11 years ago

This place is everything a coffee shop needs to be. Delicious Pastries and drinks, incredible staff, and great cute location! I love coming here before class everyday! I will keep going for sure. Best place to go! read more

Roderick B.

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7 years ago

Hands down, this is the place to go for a hot cup of coffee! I go out of my way to come here.

Terry H.

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9 years ago

Very good, very hot, handy for a cup on the way home

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