Tea in South Florida

Atmosphere Lounge

300 Southwest First Ave. Fort Lauderdale

954-522-4799

American, Coffeehouse, Tea, Traditional, Music Venues

1 article

Bikini Bob's All Night Cafe

900 Sunrise Lane Fort Lauderdale

954-567-2955

Coffeehouse, Tea, Music Venues

Boston Bagel Cafe

964 NE 62nd St. Oakland Park

954-771-7221

Bakery, Coffeehouse, Tea, Best Of, Menu

"Ah, now that's a bagel! It's just like New York!" Why is it that every favorable bagel review, whether from a food critic or just the chump next door, has to reference New York? It's always Manhattan this,Brooklyn that. Try peddling that line at the Boston Bagel Café. Sure, the name says New England, but the café is pure Fort Lauderdale, locally owned and operated; there's actually not an original location in Boston. The bistro has no shortage of bagel flavors -- 21 in total, from the standards (poppy seed, pumpernickel, onion) to the more gourmet varieties (spinach quiche, jalapeno cheddar, wild berry). Of course, plain bagels are no fun -- not when cream cheese comes in flavors like honey walnut raisin and Dutch apple cinnamon. Either way, if your order's more than seven bucks, there's free delivery. Just think, you could have your newspaper and breakfast delivered to your door. Maybe then you'll stop thinking of Boston as Beantown.

2 articles

Broward County Library Auditorium

100 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale

954-357-7444

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Libraries

Cafe Bluefish

3134 NE Ninth St. Fort Lauderdale

954-563-3474

Coffeehouse, Seafood, Tea, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Steps away from Fort Lauderdale beach in a strip of bars is Cafe Bluefish, an open-air hangout for patrons looking for a casual drinking spot. A large circular marble bar fills up most of the center of the room and is surrounded by barstools and various hightop tables. Walls are painted in a pumpkin-orange shade and are adorned in nautical-themed trimmings. Packed with beachgoers and locals, Cafe Bluefish is a beachy watering hole ideal for a refreshing drink after a long day in the ocean.

Chocolada Bakery & Cafe

1923 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood

954-920-6400

Bakery, Coffeehouse, Tea, Best Of

If you're a resident of Hollywood, a last-minute trek to Chocolada has no doubt saved your ass from showing up to a loved one's birthday party empty-handed. What's best is that the desserts at this quaint European-style café are made so lovingly that that said loved one will think you plotted this gift selection weeks in advance. Besides the Penguin-shaped sponge cakes, raspberry mousse, and layered black and white cakes, customers flock to this spot for live music seven days a week, reasonable lunch specials, and coffee.

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11th Street Annex

14 SW 11th St. Fort Lauderdale

954-767-8306

American, Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Critics' Pick, Menu

A charming lunch spot tucked away in a former pastor’s home at Trinity Lutheran Church, the restaurant run by two sisters, Jonny Altobell and Penny Sanfilippo, has hidden in the annex for ten years. In a nod to childhood nicknames, the Ugly Sisters riff on their sense of humor that pervades the spirit of the place. A chalkboard lists the day’s five features, which include homemade soup, a rotation of sandwiches, and variations on mac and cheese. A plus for picky eaters: The sisters accommodate vegan and vegetarians as well as food allergies, so be sure to give a heads-up. And don’t hesitate to stop in for a fly-by coffee or tea and something for a sweet tooth.

5 articles

Kamzaman

1816 N. University Dr., Sunrise Plantation

954-916-5646

Coffeehouse, Tea, Best Of, Menu

To hunt for the perfect cup of coffee is to separate the men from the boys, the women from the girls, the NBA from your neighborhood pick-up game. There's a lot of crap out there. Mediocrity, really. But rest assured, at Kamzaman, there's no frou-frou soy, decaf double lattes. Instead, you'll taste the richest, smoothest Turkish coffee of your life for a ridiculously low price. The caffeine elixir is brought to your table in a piping hot vessel, which you then poor into tiny ceramic cups for you and your guests. And what goes as well with good coffee as tobacco? Luckily, Kamzaman is a spacious smoke shop in a strip mall north of Sunrise Boulevard that's become a hotbed of Middle Eastern shops. Its walls are a continuous mural of scenes of Saharan life.

2 articles

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

2401N Federal Highway Wilton Manors

954-565-5599

American, Coffeehouse, Dessert, Diner, Pastries, Tea, Best Of

Few things inspire a greater reaction in Broward / Palm Beach sugar fiends than a lit-up "HOT NOW" sign glowing outside a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Founded in 1937 when Vernon Rudolph purchased a top-secret yeast-raised donut recipe from a New Orleans chef, the donut company set its sites on world domination in the 1990s and embarked upon a mass expansion. The company now boasts more than 700 locations in 21 countries including Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. It's best known for the "Original Glazed" donut, an ethereally light creation that seems to dissolve into sticky sweet thin air on the tongue. Most locations offer a drive-thru, making it all too easy to roll through for a hot dozen and then make a quick getaway. Krispy Kreme is easy to find on Voice Places.

12 articles

Novel Tea

2043 Wilton Dr 33305 Wilton Manors

954-256-4200

Bakery, Breweries and Wineries, Coffee Shops, Tea

1 article

Posh

110 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale

954-763-3553

Coffeehouse, Greek, Mediterranean, Tea, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu

Posh Lounge is a full-service liquor and wine bar that sits in the lobby of the Waverly building. The bar, which has a pension for naming cocktails after residentâ??s dogs, makes some mean drinks. But beware. Cocktails at this Fort Lauderdale bar might cloud your senses. This heady sensation whets the appetite for fun, which could lead you to puff a hookah at a table near the bar or relax outdoors, where the barkeeps sometimes light a fire.

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Starbucks

1015 NE 26th St. Wilton Manors

954-566-1304

Coffeehouse, Fast Food, Tea, Coffee Shops, Best Of

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Ft. Lauderdale and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didnâ??t begin chasing the Great White Whale of world java domination until the 1990s, by which time it was opening a new store every day. A turbulent economy has since forced it to retrench, but the chain remains a powerhouse both commercially and politically, thanks to its op-ed-penning chairman, Howard Schultz. A purveyor of whole foods, Starbucks typically farms out its secret recipes to a single, Starbucks-owned bakery in each city, and now sells a good deal of its coffee beans at grocery stores. Find any and all local locations on Voice Places.

9 articles

Undergrounds Coffeehaus

3020 N. Federal Highway, 5A, Fort Lauderdale Wilton Manors

954-630-1900

Coffeehouse, Tea, Coffee Shops, Retail, Best Of, Menu

This quaint little coffee and tea shop in Fort Lauderdale is like a hobbit hole for adventurous minds. At Undergrounds Coffehaus there's a jam station equipped with piano, guitar, and bass and a bunch of board games for busting out with friends. The walls are lined with local art, and used books are stacked around the room, for sale or for a brief read with tea.

25 articles

Your Big Picture Cafe

4900 S. University Dr. Davie/West Hollywood

954-252-5644

Coffeehouse, Organic, Tea

This all-natural café offers yoga classes, coffee, tea, and lots of stuff to read. Situated near the college campus complex, it's been popular with students since it opened in the summer of 2010. If you're big on aromatherapy, herbs, and holistic healing, you'll feel welcome. Healthy snacks (mostly organic and crunchy) are about the only food products here. Big Picture doesn't have its own kitchen, so a lot of items come from Toss Up salad bar down the road. But you will find fresh wraps and salads, gluten-free muffins, zucchini bread, carrot bread, and protein shakes.

4 articles

Zen Root Kava Lounge

698 E Mcnab Rd. Pompano Beach

954-325-2760

Coffeehouse, Tea, Menu

Zen Root Kava is a cozy, modern zen kava lounge in Pompano Beach. Smooth Fijian kava, interesting people, and chill vibes to experience. Kratom, locally roasted coffee and artisan teas are also available. Hours: 4PM-1AM daily. See our Facebook page for upcoming events and more info.

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