The Local

The Local

1591 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola, FL

★★★★★4.6(119 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled near Pensacola Beach, The Local brilliantly blends a neighborhood convenience shop with a genuinely excellent café, serving beautifully crafted coffee from a Destin-area roaster alongside matcha drinks and fresh breakfast fare that surprises visitors expecting something far more ordinary. The vibe strikes that perfect balance between a quick caffeine grab and a leisurely sit-down spot, with charming outdoor seating where locals and beach visitors alike linger over pastries and healthy options while browsing curated goods from regional vendors. It's the kind of place that feels like a thoughtful community gathering point rather than just another coffee stop.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Quick grabLight foodSpecialty drinksFull breakfastOutdoor seatingMatcha & teaSlow sitTraditional drinksFamily friendlyMeetingsPastries

Google Reviews

Todd Lawson
★★★★a month ago

At first, being a (local) I thought, Great we needed a small local convenience store so we didn’t need to fight the traffic by going to Publix or Walmart in Gulf Breeze. Unfortunately THE LOCAL is taking advantage of the local’s and the visitors on Pensacola Beach. 8.00 for a…

Justin
★★★★★4 months ago

Plenty of healthy options available, along with prepackaged foods in the refrigerators toward the back. They also have a café menu, which was a nice surprise. Overall, it’s easily the nicest and most convenient option I’ve seen on the beach when it comes to convenience stores.

Rachelle Ungerman
★★★★★4 months ago

Very surprising visit! Did not know what to expect thought it was going to be gas station coffee. Wow, it was fantastic!! Roaster is from near Destin. So so good. Also got a couple of burritos made in house. Great local spot, dont miss it!! Also sold Pensa Cola, all organic…

Anastasia Reyes
★★★★★10 months ago

Pensacola Beach’s newest one-stop shop! Whether you’re staying at the beach or a local enjoying a day trip, anything you may need from coffee, deli sandwiches, groceries, sunscreen, etc. can be found here! Atmosphere: The building is separated by two levels where level 1 has…

Heather Watson LLC
★★★★★11 months ago

What a convenient, cute spot near the beach. 🏖️☀️🌊 My daughter got a delicious matcha, they had the cutest stuff from local vendors and the outdoor seating area was fun to relax at. The staff were super friendly and the restroom was spotless. I love that you can grab drinks,…

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