Highest-rated cafes in the Lakeland area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Lakeland area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Lakeland were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#14. Tea Largo
- Rating: 4.2/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4632 Cleveland Heights Blvd. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Acai Bowls
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#13. Mitchell's Coffee House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 235 North Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#12. Concord Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1037 South Florida Ave. Ste 135 Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#11. Pressed
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 213 East Bay St. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea
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#10. Black & Brew
- Rating: 4.4/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 205 East Main St. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American
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#9. Jona Bells
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3135 Knights Station Road Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#8. Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 East Main St. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Mayday Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 East Main St. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#6. HTeaO
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3920 Florida Ave. South Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#5. Charlie's Mini Donuts & Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1023 East County Road 540A Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#4. Black & Brew
- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4209 Florida Ave. South Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American, Desserts
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#3. Hillcrest Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Hillcrest St. Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#2. Black & Brew
- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 100 Lake Morton Drive Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American, Desserts
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#1. Rooted
- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5327 Florida Ave. South Lakeland, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
