Black & Brew

Lovely coffee shop tucked into the Lakeland Public Library. Usually have at least one gluten free baked good option (today was a gf brownie). The menu is a bit more limited from the downtown store, but they do have some open faced sandwiches and gf bread is an option too.

I love the Black and Brew location at the library. Same great items (though a smaller menu), and parking is much easier! The patio is also lovely and spacious. My favorite things are the avocado toast, the egg salad toast, and the soda of the month (usually).

It was brilliant to bring such a lovely cafe to this pretty neighborhood, just a short walk from downtown. The public library is right here, and across the parking lot is the wonderful Polk Museum of Art, now with free entry.

The menu is just three sandwiches, three salads, an array of satisfying small bites, a cup-serving each.

The choices for me are satisfying enough that I can go for a nice lunch or a quick bite, and choose between big or small, sweet or savory and possibly sour too. Prices are reasonable. Coffee and rotating array of baked treats are generally appealing. I believe there are ice cream treats as well. The coffee, the espresso, is world-class. Other special coffee drinks are possible (cappuccino, latte, etc.), hot & cold.

One of my favorite coffee spots. Service is always excellent and the food is great. Food is great, but definitely overpriced for what it is.

My favorite coffee shop to spend a little time hanging out.
The service is always great here. The employees are very friendly and helpful and they have done a great job dealing with the challenges of Covid.
The coffee is always great and the food is as well.

Delicious! I had the pick 2: blt ish sandwich and strawberry praline salad. Both were wonderful. Loved the atmosphere. Sat outside and it was quite comfortable. I will be back!

The turkey club and the mac and cheese are my favorite thing on the menu. I order them together as a “you pick two” and I’m never disappointed. Coffee is also always delicious. Great service as well - Jessie the barista is always pleasant and Rachel in the kitchen never fails to disappoint me with her sandwich making skills.

Love the ambiance, service and espresso! If anything, the service is even friendlier than before 🙂

I’m traveling all over Florida to try “The Coffee House” for their area. The decor is fitting for the location being a library, the baristas were personable, cute and knowledgeable, the owner is doing this location right!
One thing I didn’t like is the amount of beverage in the cup, which was 6oz in a 12oz cup, however it tastes perfect. I can’t wait to get this new bag of beans ground and brewed. Thanks Patriot.

Nice location at the library. My salad was tasty except for the musty tasting, ore,-shredded carrots. Creative salad options. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dine with locally owned restaurants!!