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    The Muddy Root

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Yaremi A.

    We went to visit Muddy Root today, and it's a nice place with comfy seating--great for sitting, talking, and enjoying their variety of teas. I ordered one of their botanical teas, which was refreshing, and after a little while, I felt very relaxed. Is important to note that this location doesn't offer food, One of my friends ordered a Kava drink, which she said tasted great. However, by the time we left, she felt sick to her stomach. After doing some research, she learned that Kava is a root that can have adverse effects, such as nausea and even more serious health risks when consumed in excess. While the atmosphere is lovely, there should be a clear warning sign about the potential dangers of Kava. It would help inform customers and ensure they're aware of what they're drinking. Overall, a decent experience but definitely room for improvement in terms of transparency

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    Hope M.

    Stopped by here in between classes and I'm glad to have found it! I ordered a latte and it was delicious. Perfect ratio of bitter coffee and milk. Also glad there's a kava place near the UCF area now ! Will definitely have to return and try it. The music here is also great if you like EDM. And for reference, it opens at 10! Apple Maps said it was open at when I came at 945 so I had to wait lol. Overall a cozy place to try in the area!

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    Savone J.

    The vibe of this Kava shop is so relaxing and very trendy. It's also very clean including the bathroom. The barista was super nice and explained everything which I truly appreciated because it was the first time I experienced Kava. She was wonderful at explaining it and the different effects. There's plenty of games and sitting areas to chat and get to know whoever you are with or hang with friends. They have a weekly calendar of events and the drinks were very refreshing and tasty. The Strawberry drink reminded me of a light strawberry milk. The KO punch was amazing and full of fun flavors, and same goes for the Hibiscus. Definitely will be back to try more. Wish they had drink flights just to experience more. Also love that they also have happy hour. Only feedback is they need to change their hours in Apple Maps. It said they opened at 9am and they didn't open until 10am.

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    Tori M.

    Great coffee, chill outdoor bar style on the inside The coffees that they offer have an unique taste compared to other places around ucf

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    Audrey P.

    Paige was super sweet, and Avery helped me pick a drink that was the right amount of strength and a great flavor. Yummy drinks and cool vibes!

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    Muddy Root is the best Kratom and Kava bar ever! They have so many board games, comfy seating, and AMAZING kavatenders! Paige, Kate, Clairia, and Avery have become such amazing friends to me and my boyfriend. Paige hosts the BEST trivia night! Clairia makes the most delicious coffee! Avery has my drinks ready in seconds and Kate has turned this place from wonderful to amazing since being manager (also her coffee art is beautiful)! Definitely come by and check this place out! Even if you don't drink kratom and kava (or don't know what it is) they will give you a effective run down of all of their products and yummy drinks! They have so many interactive nights such as trivia, open mic night, movie night, and AYCD kava night! Hope to see you there soon!

    Avery, the best Barista!

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    Great place to get Keaton, gets crowded pretty quickly though. Still would recommend!

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    I like the vibe in here! Lots of young people and it's super chill to hangout and work

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    The staff was very friendly and the vibe was good but I didn't care for the taste of kava nor the way it made me feel.

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    Kava is good. Service is good. Vibes are good. Iced matcha is heavenly. What else could you ask for? Nothing. Please come here.

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    Always a pleasure getting to go here, the staff is super friendly and helpful! Love the chill vibe. And Christian is a ball of sunshine!!

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    I love their kava! Plus the people are great to hang with. 10/10 environment! Paige makes a killer drink!

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    Great kava bar in the UCF area! Great teas and bulas! love this place and the vibes!

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    Homey relaxing vibes, love to bring the doggo here. I love all my kavatenders here, they really care about their regulars

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    4.6(66 reviews)
    2.3 miEast Orlando, Waterford Lakes
    $$

    Luminescent has a vool.concet where they are a coffee house and switch over to being a cocktail…read morelounge after six o'clock in the evening. The ambiance is pleasant enough and the service was friendly. With it being on East Colonial Drive (State Road 50), it is a convenient enough stop and they have off-street parking. Overall, i would recommend here.

    It's been a while since I've been back but it is still as pretty as ever!…read more This is such a great spot for remote work. The music isn't too distracting in any way and there are plenty of tables to sit at during the day. I ordered one of their seasonal offerings and it was really good! It wasn't something I would've ordered for myself but honestly, the person behind the counter did such a great and accurate job of describing it that I went for it. It was the Montenegro which was an iced Americano, lemon oleo and black sesame cold foam. I love a black sesame anything so I was in at that point. The lemon oleo is something I had never experienced in a coffee and it definitely elevated the experience. It did take a minute to get the drink out to me but if I'm being honest, I didn't realize it because I was chatting with a friend. I'd like to try and come visit this place in the evening time. I bet they make a killer espresso martini and it seems like they have events often.

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    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.

    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!

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    Craft & Common

    4.7(776 reviews)
    10.7 miDowntown / Central Business District / CBD
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    Tried the seasonal Banana Chai Latte at Craft & Common. The banana comes through smooth and…read morenatural, not artificial or overpowering, and blends perfectly with the warm chai spices. It's creamy, cozy, and somehow still refreshing at the same time. What I appreciated most was the balance. A lot of seasonal drinks lean way too sweet, but this one lets the flavors actually breathe. You still get the spice from the chai. Definitely one of the more creative seasonal drinks I've had lately, and Craft & Common nailed it.

    Craft & Common is such a cute coffee shop in downtown Orlando. I used to go there all the time in…read morethe mornings but it was getting expensive to purchase coffee every day. Fast-forward to now, I went back for lunch. Someone mentioned they have some lunch options and I checked it out. I ordered a turkey panini and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The portion was right and fulfilling. There were some other choices too and they sounded good too. The panini was crispy and I enjoyed the pickled onions touch in the sandwich. This is a great place to hang out. You can sit indoors or outdoors This was a great lunch option and to be honest I didn't think it was an option until someone mentioned it to me. Parking is tricky but since I was walking from work it wasn't a problem for me. Just keep that in mind.

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    Foxtail Coffee - University Blvd

    Foxtail Coffee - University Blvd

    4.2(157 reviews)
    0.1 miEast Orlando
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    Today I'm hanging out with a friend over near the Ucf area and I decided to stop and get him some…read morecoffee before we hung out. I believe I got him an iced coffee with oat milk and butterscotch flavoring and a double shot of espresso; my coffee was only $5.25!! Normally if I got that same order at Starbucks it would've been like 10 bucks. Before he has a sip of his coffee, I will actually be tasting it because I've never had Foxtail coffee before. I really like the spot in particular they have a drive-through so if I'm in my car or making errands, I can just do the drive-through. The person doing the drive-through and making the coffee is very quick. I've only been waiting about 3 to 5 minutes so far. Just took a sip of my friends coffee that I got him and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be stopping at Foxtail more often. !!

    Foxtail Coffee shops are known to be cute and have a very consistent aesthetic. It's kind of a…read morechill yet industrial setup. Lots of seating here and most days you'll probably find it full of college students as it's just down the street from UCF. I tried a barista special coffee and it was decent. A lot of their specialty drinks are super sweet unless you ask for otherwise. I do like the assortment of pastries and goodies they have here. There's also a drive thru which can be a convenient option. Plenty of seating in here to be able to sit and stay for awhile.

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    Foxtail Coffee - University Blvd - My chocolate chip croissant

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    4.1(30 reviews)
    2.2 miEast Orlando

    I had no idea there was a 7 brew coffee anywhere near me! I stumbled by this driving somewhere else…read moreand immediately did a U turn. We tried the iced americano with orange syrup and it was delicious. We also tried the hot americano with lavender syrup and it is by far one of my favorite coffee mixes. I've tried this combo at many competing coffee locations and 7 brews does it right. The baristas are so nice and knowledgeable about coffee combinations. They also have a rewards program which is actually pretty nice because you get 100 points per drink and then at 1000 points you can heat a free drink. Size and price do not matter unlike other coffee chains. I liked that. There is no app so you just give them your number and they can get your points to you. It's drive thru only and I have not noticed a walk up window. It's very busy but well organized. So happy it's here. I will be working my way through the menu

    Ran by a bunch of Gen Z who don't care about efficiency , guest service , or quality of drink. Was…read morethe only one in line on the left side and the attendant was only taking one guest at a time. During this I was able to download the app with how long she was taking and order ahead... wild concept that I could download an entire app before the attendant could take my order and there was only one car in front of me. The attendant left to take guest order behind me after getting payment and then another barista gave me my drink and it was incorrect to boot as well.

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    Ice & Bites Cafe

    4.3(321 reviews)
    0.6 miEast Orlando
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    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

    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.

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    Small chair with pillows

    Ice & Bites Cafe - Sssooo cute!!

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    Sssooo cute!!

    The Muddy Root - coffee - Updated August 2026

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