The Emerald Coast Guide

Cafes & Coffee

Good coffee is non-negotiable on vacation. From cozy neighborhood cafés to specialty roasters doing serious work, these are the Emerald Coast's best independent coffee shops, the kind of places worth walking to in the morning.

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Pensacola

Cafe Bistro

Breakfast, lunch and espresso steps from the beach

Breakfast & brunch Coffee & Espresso Family friendly
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Lower Grand Lagoon

FINNS Island Style Grub

Fish tacos and smoothie bowls on Thomas Drive

Outdoor seating
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Pensacola

The Local

Coffee, deli, groceries and a liquor store in one stop

Family owned Open daily Outdoor seating
Historic St. Andrews

Amavida Coffee Roasters St. Andrews

Organic, fair trade coffee a block from the St. Andrews bay

Downtown Pensacola

Bodacious Shops

Palafox coffee bar, cafe and olive oil shop with a roastery

Navarre

Alaska Bean Coffee Company

Drive-thru espresso and smoothies on FL-87

Drive-thru only Espresso Smoothies
Navarre

Dawn’s Cafe

Homemade cookies and cafe fare on Navarre Pkwy

Cookie decorating parties Locally owned Wellness workshops
Navarre

Perfect Blend Coffee Company

Locally owned coffee shop in Harvest Village

Employs individuals with disabilities Locally owned Vegan & allergy-friendly options
Bagdad

Miss Luci’s Tea Room & More

Southern tea room in historic Bagdad

Afternoon tea Desserts Vintage setting
30A

Sweet Henrietta’s

Custom cakes, cupcakes, and coffee in WaterSound Town Center.

Coffee Custom cakes Pastries
30A

Beach Happy Cafe

Coffee and grab-and-go eats in WaterColor Town Center

Breakfast & pastries Locally Roasted Coffee
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30A

Black Bear Bread Co.

Parisian-style bakery and cafe in The Court at Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A

Dog friendly Locally owned Outdoor seating
30A

Amavida Coffee & Tea

Organic

Fair-trade Organic coffee
30A

Beachside Acai Cafe

Acai bowls, juices and sandwiches in Seagrove Plaza

Acai Bowls Cold-pressed juices Wraps & salads
30A

Seagrove Coffee & Donuts

Coffee and fresh donuts in Seagrove Plaza

Coffee Donuts Morning hours
30A

Prema Organic Cafe

Organic juices, smoothies and bowls in Seagrove

All-organic Cold-pressed juices Gluten-free
30A

Wild Coast Coffee

Locally owned coffee truck on US-98

Coffee truck Established 2024 Locally owned
30A

Kith + Kin Coffee

Morning coffee shop in Santa Rosa Beach

Coffee Morning hours
30A

Playa Bowls

Acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, and juices on Main Street

Acai Bowls Open daily Smoothies
30A

3rd Cup

Walk-up coffee window near Rosemary Beach Town Hall

Coffee Local pastries Walk-up window
30A

Amavida Coffee Roasters

Organic, fair-trade coffee roaster and cafe

Espresso Fair-trade Organic coffee
30A

Charlie’s Cafe

Donuts, coffee, and sandwiches in Barrett Square

Donuts Espresso Ice cream
Pensacola

Island Sweets Ice Cream and Coffee Shop

Ice cream, coffee and smoothies on the Key

Coffee Ice cream Milkshakes
Pensacola

City Coffee and Ice Cream

Locally roasted coffee, ice cream and boba

Boba Tea Ice cream Locally Roasted Coffee
Niceville

7 Brew Coffee

Drive-thru coffee, smoothies, and energy drinks

Drive-thru only Energy drinks Smoothies
Niceville

Create/JoJo’s Coffee & Goodness

Coffee and bakery inside an art teaching studio

Art studio Bakery Coffee
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30A

Black Bear Bread Co.

Grayton's cult-favorite bakery and café

Bakery Coffee Locally owned
Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Maas Coffee Roasters

Small-batch coffee roaster in the Historic District

Coffee Locally owned On-site roasting
Fort Walton Beach

Bon Appetit French Bakery and Cafe

Fort Walton Beach's French bakery since 1983

Bakery Established 1983 French pastries
Fort Walton Beach

Main Brew Coffee

Family-run coffee and crepes on Racetrack Road

Crepes Espresso Family owned
Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Coffee Avenue

Locally roasted coffee and acai bowls

Acai Bowls In-house roasting Locally owned
Fort Walton Beach

Small Batches Cafe & Collective

Cafe and local artisan marketplace

Artisan marketplace Coffee Pastries
30A

Coastal Coffee & Cafe

Coffee and pastries at Topsail Hill Preserve

Breakfast & lunch Espresso
30A

Stinky’s Bait Shack

Bait, tackle, and cold drinks on the water

Coffee Full bar Live Bait & Tackle
Destin

2 Birds Coffee + Cafe

Casual coffee and cafe near Seascape

Breakfast & lunch Espresso Locally owned
Destin

Capriccio Cafe

Italian-style coffee shop and cafe

Coffee Crepes & pastries Locally owned
Destin

Cafe Destin

All-day breakfast and brunch near the beach

All-day breakfast Espresso
DeFuniak Springs

Perla Baking Co.

DeFuniak Springs' first farm-to-table bakery and cafe

Bakery Coffee Pastries
Bonifay

Fresh Grounds Coffee House

Locally roasted coffee and community on US-90

Coffee Locally owned Smoothies
30A

Fonville Press Market & Café

Market, café, and cocktail bar in Alys Beach Town Center

Baked goods Cocktails Coffee
30A

Blue Mountain Bakery

Organic bakery and cafe on scenic 30A

Bakery Breakfast & lunch Organic ingredients
30A

Raw & Juicy

Cold-pressed juice bar and café in Alys Beach

Acai Bowls Cold-pressed juices Smoothies