By The Editors By The Editors | November 28, 2023 | Food & Drink Feature
Whether you're looking for a local roaster or a curated blend, here are the eight best coffee shops in Palm Beach County.
Guilloud Frédéric French Bakery
Here, the lattes are served with delicate French pastries that are a feast for the eyes. From classics like almond croissants and eclairs to works of culinary art such as opera cakes and cream puffs, the offerings at Guilloud Frédéric French Bakery are renowned for a reason. 229 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach
Adding to the already impressive list of Hive Collective businesses—including Hive Home, Gift & Garden, Hive for Her, Him & Kids, the Hive Trade Showroom and McCann Design Group—the recently launched Hive Bakery & Cafe brings spice to the company with its culinary excellence. The eatery specializes in Americanstyle cuisine with a full lineup of hot and cold coffees and teas. The brainchild of CEO and Creative Director Sara McCann, the culinary team is complete with the ultimate husband-and-wife duo, executive chef Jay Felton and executive pastry chef Amber Felton. 1603 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561.360.2196
Chik Monk's coffee is a purist's dream. "Nandini Jayaprasad and David Beil oversee the harvest of beans on her family farm in Chikmagalur, India, and roast them locally for a sublime cup," say fashion designers and Palm Beach residents Mark Badgley and James Mischka. "And she has a perfect house blend of plant milks to replace your normal dairy if that’s your (new) thing.” Inside Haven Palm Beach, 211 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach
At Subculture Coffee, the emphasis is on the quality of the beans. Choose from tried-and-true coffee, nitro cold brew, cortado and flat whites, or be a nontraditionalist and select from its chais, teas and matchas. There are also acai bowls, smoothies and more on the menu. 509 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 20 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 107 Front St., Jupiter
This specialty coffee shop and juice bar is a Boca Raton staple. Follow up your americano fix with a Pink Dragon smootie with pitaya (dragon fruit), banana, mango and organic cold-pressed apple juice. Multiple Locations
Experts in Colombian coffee, Salento celebrates the country's micro climates and superior beans. Sample from its signature and Cuban-style offerings like the tinto, cortadito, cerrerito and cafe con leche. 120 S. Dixie Highway, Ste. 105, West Palm Beach
Serving Swedish-style coffee from award-winning Löfbergs Lila Swedish coffee roasters, Johan's Jöe brings a unique experience to Palm Beach. For your fika (coffee break), sip on iced Löfberg's coffee and Swedish iced tea as you tuck into the Swedish pancakes with homemade berry preserves and fresh whipped cream or the Lapland croissant with salmon, cream cheese and dill. 401 S. Dixie Highway, Ste. 3, West Palm Beach
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