Bay Islands Coffee Company
3270 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
Crema's Take
“This small drive-thru gem tucked into Butler Plaza punches well above its weight with genuinely excellent, fresh espresso drinks and a surprisingly thoughtful menu of smoothies and pastries that keeps the line moving even when staffed solo. The experience here is refreshingly unpretentious—order at the window, grab a seat in their outdoor area, and settle in with a coffee that tastes like someone actually cared about pulling the shot, made all the better by friendly service on the good days. It's become a quiet favorite among Gainesville regulars precisely because it nails the basics: quality coffee, quick service, and the kind of casual accessibility that makes specialty coffee feel less like a destination and more like your neighborhood spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Pastries and light food on the menu. Drive-thru.
Google Reviews
Super awesome coffee and food here! Staff is usually pretty quick, even if it's just one person working. Took about 7 minutes to get two lattes and a warmed-up bacon and cheese bagel!
The man there is rude. I ordered a bfast sandwich and he asked what kind. I asked him what are the meat options. He said “it’s on the menu look there.” I almost drove away. I spent an entire minute trying to find it on the menu. I finally said “I see the menu that says choice of…
My boyfriend and I stopped by the drive-thru 10/11/25, and the coffee was incredibly fresh and tasted amazing one of the best cups we’ve had in a while! The server was super sweet and friendly. We’ll definitely be coming back again!
Located off Archer a little bit south of I-75 in the Butler plaza area, this small unassuming drive thru is apparently a well known gem in Gainesville. I was told the lines can get pretty long but when we arrived around noon, it was just us. We looked at the big menu when you…
It has a drive through! It also has outdoor seating. Smoothies and coffees available. Excellent flavor and syrup options. Plenty of smoothie choices and snacks as well.
Crema Reviews
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