I came here trying to find a coffee shop to do some work while I'm in the area. Overall very cute and clean, has lots of seating! They have some pastries but mostly drinks. They sell merchandise of various items such as shirts, cups, etc. I recommend checking it out if you're interested in a local coffee shop in the area and plus the service was great! read more

The Standard - Salted Iced Caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

Good cup of coffee after not so good coffee at the hotel, just wish it came in a real cup that was the main reason I stopped in, I should have went with the cold brew. The muffin top was good but, the bottom was a bit overly moist for my taste. The barista was super friendly and her smile made it worth it, she easily talked me into the muffin with that smile! read more

The Standard - Black coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

I stumbled upon The Standard Coffee Shop while my dad was in the hospital nearby, and it quickly became a little sanctuary for me. Not only do they have amazing coffee, matcha, and alternative drinks, but the atmosphere is so refreshing and uplifting. I loved seeing scripture on the walls, and the people there are genuinely warm and welcoming. It looked like they were having a church activity/ meeting in the back space, the day I was there. I've been back a few times since, and I loved it so much I even bought a brown crewneck sweatshirts (which now my favorite!). I wanted another, but they were already out of my size proof of how much people love this spot. If you're looking for a clean, inviting place with both great drinks and a positive spirit, I can't recommend The Standard Coffee Shop enough. read more

While visiting family, needed a place to unwind, grab a tea and snack, and get in an hour's worth of work. This place hit all my points, and then some. The place is very welcoming, bright and clean, has a nice couch and other seating to relax. My English Breakfast tea and muffins each day were perfect, and expertly prepared by Matt. Matt is reason enough to come in here, extremely outgoing, personable and knowledgable. In the back is a meeting space and a large Christian library with hundreds of books to read. Must stop by and visit while in The Villages, and ask for Matt. read more

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Great coffee and even better service. Matt and his staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting.

Coffee is delicious with each sip getting better and better. Staff is helpful, courteous and friendly. Ambiance is fantastic. I rate it a 10!! read more

Great fresh tasting coffee. Wide unique variety of coffee drinks! Environment was top notch! Great friendly employees!

A fantastic coffee shop. The shop is beautiful if you want a chill environment to enjoy your coffee. Truly The Standard when it comes to the coffee industry. The Christian vibe is unique and amazingly authentic. MATTT is an awesome owner. He was even nice enough to let a CHRISTIAN podcast have their studio there (shoutout NDS). GG, Esq. read more

Everything was great! Super friendly and very tasty!! Lots of seating too. Some interesting snacks.

I won't waste time describing the entire floor plan/layout of this shop- you just have to go see it for yourself! Delicious coffee and a kind, Christ-centered staff! Mattt, the owner, is doing a fantastic job serving coffee AND serving the Lord! read more

This place is a GEM! My sister and I always visit here when we visit my grandmother. The coffee is out of this world. Best expresso I've had in a while, so smoothe! We both chose limited time flavors that were delivious. She had a salted caramel and I had a butterscotch /white chocolate latte (with less pumps to make less sweet). The butterscotch was the favorite. We always see the owner in there making the drinks and he is so friendly and kind. He mentioned they have a Christian library in the back too which is super cool. You must try this place out if you are visiting! read more

The Standard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

The coffee was great! Super smooth and great flavor. I ordered a honey lavender latte with oat milk! Perfect! Highly recommend!

The Stardard puts Starbucks to shame. Better coffee, more creativity, actually reasonable prices, and a fantastic crew! Mattt (with 3 "T's") Really knows how to run a proper coffee shop. -NDS read more

Best ever. They love the Lord. Great coffee and service. Check out the library. Newly redecorated.

Great flexible selection and friendly service. No frills but that's okay. I'll be back.

Been going here for years and it's still the best coffee I've ever had! Matthew, the owner, is very friendly and talkative and really does a good job at building a relationship with each and every customer, as does every member of the staff. The environment is super open and inviting with tables in the front to sit and enjoy your coffee and a library in the back that is fascinating. If you're in the area it is a MUST but just beware, it will forever raise your "standard" on what really makes a good coffee. ;) read more

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Best Coffee in central Florida. As an avid home coffee roaster who enjoys the flavor of the coffee and not the overly roasted to death stuff, i can tell you that this place has some of the best coffee you can get. In fact I have tamed down my own home roasting in favor of buying their micro roast beans when I go in for a coffee. They also have Kombucha on tap even! Pastries and sandwiches and snacks available too, although i mostly go for the coffee. The service staff and I think who is the owner are friendly, knowledgeable, and nice. I usually have a short conversation with the manager/owner when he is there. Ambiance seems nice although im strictly a to-go customer. Plenty of seating and apparently free wi-fi. There is also a meeting space in the back. They have a second site in the medical arts building in Brownwood as well. Love this place! read more

I've been coming to The Villages for decades to visit my parents, and though The Villages appears to have everything, it was missing a good coffee shop. Well that is no longer the case, as now there is The Standard, and it's not just good, it's wonderful! The coffee it's self is smooth & bold, and unlike S*bucks it's neither bitter nor burnt tasting. There is also an offering of delicious looking pastry treats daily, along with packaged items such as trail mix, nuts, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered nuts, and even healthy Epic bars. The staff is always smiling, friendly, conversational, & welcoming, and they make you feel like they enjoy being there and want you to enjoy being there too. The space is open, and comfortable. The front has a variety of table and chair options for both small and large groups. Then in the back there is a reading/meeting room. There is also outdoor seating available. The bathroom is large and clean. When I come to The Villages The Standard is my first stop, as it's a great "welcome to The Villages." Then when it's time to go leave, I make sure to grab my final cup of coffee from them for my drive home! My favorites are the chili mocha latte, regular latte, & matcha latte. The chili mocha has a really good spicy kick to it. The regular latte I like because I can really taste the flavor of the espresso as I don't add any sweetener or other flavors to it. Same with the matcha, as I don't add sweetener, the flavor of the matcha really comes through. The Standard is open Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm, closed on Sunday A MUST visit when in The Villages! read more

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The "older" I get... the happier I seem to be getting up earlier in the mornings. It's a weird twist of fate because I used to be a person who relished the night, loved to go out to nightclubs, stayed out as late as possible on any given night of the week... HOW did THIS happen? ? So I'm embracing the NOW, enjoying the current moment or "phase" of my life. Mornings are the MOST productive time of the day for me so I find that coffee shops, exploring different ones in different towns and cities is becoming more my "forte" than anything else. Can anyone else relate? Also, interestingly enough, at least to me anyway, in the mornings I'm the most prolific... I come up with the best prose, style, structure and flow for my writing... so coffee shops are where I'll be these days. This coffee shop, which is the first "The Standard", in The Villages area is truly the best. They have free wifi (that means not password protected) and their decor and seating are much more conducive to "hanging around" for a few hours than their other location which is located in the medical center that is attached to the Brownwood Hotel & Spa. This coffee shop is the closest thing to heaven that you're gonna get in The Villages Florida. read more

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Great coffee and welcoming atmosphere! Excellent service. We try to visit local coffee shops and this one didn't disappoint.

So happy to have an indie coffee shop in The Villages. Great coffee, great staff and enough little things to buy to make it a great experience overall. The location at Brownwood is especially chic and stylish. Like normal outside the bubble living. read more

Delicious coffee! Adorable atmosphere! And great, friendly service. Plus free wifi. What more can you ask for?

Excellent Java brew stop. Inviting to spend a bit more time for a chat while waiting for a delicious beverage to be prepared.

This is not the ordinary coffee spot! It's super clean! Fun environment! The staff is wonderful! Everything smelled and tasted perfect! I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Cute place with excellent coffee and pastries. The girls behind the counter were very nice.

We love the Standard Coffee shop. Great specialty coffees and friendly staffing. Bring your computer and do some work or read your email. Great environment. read more

Very cute little place, coffee shop up front with a book club and church meetings in the back.

The coffee is good, they have a 20oz latte which I like, in a world full of expensive tiny 16oz coffees. The staff is friendly, good vibes to hang and the latte was tasty read more

I love this shop, great snacks, great drinks, and wonderful service! This morning I was in and out in less than 2 minutes with the drink of my dreams. Absolutely will never go to Starbucks again with this shop being so close. read more

The Standard - Lavender oat milk Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

Great coffee, environment and service! The staff was so friendly and inviting. Will definitely be going back!

You will love this coffee shop! I had a drip coffee with lavender and cream. It was delicious! The owner was there at the time, and we had a great conversation. Everyone was kind, the prices were reasonable, and there's a room in the back where you can meet with friends, join a Bible study, or read one of their many books while sipping away. We will definitely be back! read more

This coffee shop is amazing, relaxing, and offers small pastries along with a variety of coffee specialties. The owners are down to earth and very kind. So glad we found a new place to get a coffee and relax. Both have seating inside and out. The courtyard in the Brownwood location is very nice to sit at and enjoy the weather. read more

The Standard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

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I go to coffee shops around the world, and love this place. Love the mom and pop feel of the place!

Best coffee in The Villages. Excellent pour-over brews - a rarity in The Villages. Fresh roasted beans ground at the time of brewing. Not stale, over roasted beans so common at the well know chains. read more

Excellent service, polite and friendly! Great coffee! Wonderful atmosphere! Love this place!

Found an awesome coffee spot! Coffee was fantastic, super clean place and great conversation Highly recommend! read more

By far the best coffee in the villages area. Perfectly made Cappuccino every time. Incredibly friendly staff. Will be here every time I visit. read more

Great coffee, fast service and friendly staff. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely be back.

This is the best coffee I've ever had!! I don't even usually like Chai Latte but they're Chai Latte is my favorite drink. Simply, the best!

Great coffee and friendly service. The iced coffee was perfect. Thank you so much! We will be back!