Hillcrest Coffee
119 Hillcrest St, Lakeland, FL
Crema's Take
“The vintage-filled interior—packed with antique instruments, records, and rotating local art—creates a living room vibe that keeps people lingering for hours, whether they're working on laptops or meeting friends. The matcha lattes and thoughtfully balanced specialty drinks pair perfectly with surprisingly solid pastries and savory items like bacon quiches, making it worth seeking out even if you're just passing through Lakeland. Staff here genuinely seem to care about making your visit feel special rather than transactional, which explains why people keep raving about it months after their first visit.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The atmosphere feels like a home away from home! I enjoyed a hot Matcha Latte paired with a delicious Almond Crossiant. My wife enjoyed the Bacon Quiche and Banana Bread. I really loved the antique record players. I'm envious of those that live so close to this hidden gem!
Great coffee. I tried the iced vanilla latte and it was balanced and unique. Staff are super helpful and kind. I recommend checking this place out if you’re nearby!
First time coming here after having it saved for ages! Did not disappoint! The staff was friendly, the place was very clean, and the vibes were pristine! My son devoured the cheese bagel and I got the house cold brew coffee. This place was awesome
Cool, divey, comfy little coffee shop! The decoration is really cool, with instruments, records, art.. the coffee was great and the service as well! There is a decent amount of outdoor seating on the wraparound porch, lots of seating inside as well, including little nooks to…
Had about an hour to spare and stopped in here. The service was quick and competent. I ordered a vanilla latte and broccoli quiche. Both were delicious! The setting is intime but has more seating than you’d think. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Sorry about the quiche…
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