The best cafes in Fort Lauderdale
84 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Mr. Bean
CafesMr. Bean nails that home-away-from-home vibe with friendly hello waves, customizable Nespresso drinks dressed up in your favorite milks and…
Mr. Bean
CafesDrip n Dip
CafesWhen cravings hit, Drip n Dip is the move for crepes, rolled ice cream, waffles, and over-the-top chocolate treats like the Dubai Chocolate…
Drip n Dip
CafesGili's Sub Shop Cafe
CafesFamily-owned since 2002, Gili's Sub Shop Cafe keeps Hollywood fueled with classics done right, from the famous Philly Cheese Steak and…
Gili's Sub Shop Cafe
CafesCali Coffee
CafesCali Coffee brings bright, beachy energy with playful picks like Banana Bread Cold Brew, Cloud 9 Cold Brew, and HERO Energy combos like…
Cali Coffee
CafesMystic Coffee
CafesMystic Coffee is that reliable Downtown Hollywood spot when you want a legit latte and house-baked treats that skew vegan and keto, without…
Mystic Coffee
CafesDunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesPanther Coffee
CafesHip local cafe with barista drinks, plus coffee beans roasted in small batches & sold by the pound.
Panther Coffee
CafesFrida Coffee and Deli brings a family-owned touch to your coffee break with a silky Nitro Cold Brew, serious tea selection, and yes, legit…
Mama's Latin Cafe
CafesFamily run and proudly Cuban and Mexican, Mama's Latin Cafe nails the essentials: a lovingly pulled cafecito, golden pressed Cubanos,…
Mama's Latin Cafe
CafesMoh Cafe Portuguese Coffee House brings Lisbon café culture to Dania Beach with bica, meia de leite, and creamy galão paired with…
Bright café with TV screens serving light bites & beverages in the lobby of a beach hotel.
Dunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesKoffee Kult is a Hollywood roaster doing coffee right, roasting every batch to order so your morning cup actually tastes like something.…
Coffee, smoothies, juices & light bites are served in a spacious wood-and-brick–trimmed setting.
Techy Extra
CafesWhether your phone took a tumble or your style changed, Techy Extra stocks cases, tempered glass, chargers, mounts, Bluetooth bits and more…
Techy Extra
CafesElla Cafe
CafesIt’s the kind of friendly, quietly bustling spot where Plantation locals post up with an espresso and actually finish emails. Ella Cafe…
Ella Cafe
CafesDèlf Café
CafesRight next door in Sunrise, Dèlf Café nails the morning trifecta with legit espresso and a playful matcha lineup, a juice bar pressing and…
Dèlf Café
CafesLe Plug Protein House keeps Cooper City neighbors happily fueled with high-protein smoothies, shakes, and energy chillers, plus gluten…
Cali Coffee
CafesCali Coffee keeps Plantation buzzing with playful cold brews like Banana Bread or Cloud 9, fruit-forward HERO ENERGY sips such as Sunburst…
Cali Coffee
CafesTea Time
CafesIf you’ve been meaning to slow down and linger over a proper pot, Tea Time is that traditional tea parlor with a wide spread of teas and…
Tea Time
CafesCoffee Christopher
CafesCoffee Christopher is a mobile coffee bar by Christopher Betancourt that sets up with a handcrafted cart, concession trailer, or simple…
Coffee Christopher
CafesCrema Gourmet Davie
CafesCrema Gourmet Davie nails the anytime craving with great coffee, fresh smoothies and juices, and an all day breakfast and brunch menu that…
Crema Gourmet Davie
CafesGourmet Bike
CafesCasual coffee shop in Aventura Mall dishing up breakfast, desserts, and organic prepared foods, plus teas.
Gourmet Bike
CafesWhen you want a reliable all-day breakfast and a proper caffeine fix, Crema Gourmet Hallandale is an easy go-to from Sunrise, serving…
Cafe Bait
CafesIsraeli coffee shop in the Stirling Town Center serving brews, pastries, salads, and other light fare.
Cafe Bait
CafesMIAMATCHA CAFÉ
CafesWhether your afternoons need a clean, vibrant jolt, Miamatcha Café pours stone-ground ceremonial matcha and specialty espresso with island…
MIAMATCHA CAFÉ
CafesDunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesA La Carte
CafesA La Carte brings Hallandale Beach made-to-order, fish-forward meals with fresh produce delivered daily, no seed oils, coconut sugar only,…
A La Carte
CafesIn Coffee We Trust
CafesIn Coffee We Trust started as a building amenity, now it’s a low-key neighborhood secret with friendly baristas, a rotating kosher-style…
In Coffee We Trust
CafesYann Couvreur Aventura is the new Aventura Mall cafe turning coffee breaks into little Parisian detours, with viennoiseries and desserts…
Cali Coffee
CafesCali Coffee leans into the fun with playful specialties like Banana Bread Cold Brew, Sunburst, and matcha, plus chai for the non-coffee…
Cali Coffee
CafesSENS COFFEE
CafesSens Coffee is a fully automated specialty coffee bar that delivers consistent, café-level drinks without the wait or small talk. Think…
SENS COFFEE
CafesCali Coffee
CafesWhether your morning calls for a Banana Bread Cold Brew or a bright Mermaid or Sunburst from their HERO ENERGY lineup, Cali Coffee nails…
Cali Coffee
CafesLa Floreria Cafe
CafesLa Floreria Cafe blends handcrafted floral artistry with a cafe that’s nearly ready to pour. Refresh your space and your mood with their…
La Floreria Cafe
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesBohio Latino
CafesNeed a quick win this week? Bohio Latino has been serving authentic Latin flavor since 2013, with sandwiches, coffee, and fresh dishes you…
Bohio Latino
CafesExprezo Copans Marathon runs a legit full kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can turn a quick stop into a real meal. Make…
Dunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesSip & Vibe Healthy Bar is that bright, uplifting spot locals hit when they want wellness without the boring. Expect fresh, thoughtfully…
Dunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesJOJI Yogurt & Dessert Bar makes small-batch desserts on site, from tangy fro-yo and dairy-free sorbets to bubble tea and bubble coffee with…
La Bottega Caffè
CafesLa Bottega Caffè is the kind of spot you hit this week when you need a proper espresso and flaky sfogliatella, then accidentally stick…
La Bottega Caffè
CafesChesapeake Bagel Bakery has been baking New York bagels made from scratch in Fort Lauderdale since 1981, turning out fresh batches daily…
Krispy Kreme
CafesLongtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
Krispy Kreme
CafesThe Bean Espresso Bar does handcrafted espresso, rotating Seasonal Sips, and legit Italian pastries like croissants, cannoli, and tiramisu…
Neverland Coffee Bar
CafesNeverland Coffee Bar leans into vintage vibes with an all-day brunch menu, a proper coffee bar, and a cozy hideaway feel that's great for…
Neverland Coffee Bar
CafesOur Grounds
CafesOur Grounds is a nonprofit coffee shop in Kendall serving solid brews, pastries, and a real breakfast menu, all while providing on-the-job…
Our Grounds
CafesThe Coffee Culture
CafesCozy cafe featuring single-origin coffees and baked goods, as well as events.
The Coffee Culture
CafesRoasting Plant Coffee roasts beans in-store every day with their patented Javabot system, then brews single-origin cups to order so you get…
Miami’s premium crafted beverages without leaving the car sounds about right. Blackbird Coffee & Energy is a fast drive-thru café with a…
Between the smell of real espresso and the whirr of fresh-pressed juice, Oakland Coffee & Juice Bar keeps weekdays running smoothly with…
Maggie's Favorite
CafesMaggie's Favorite is the kind of cozy coffee and bakery hangout where the barista remembers your order and the pastry case keeps ruining…
Maggie's Favorite
CafesIf your weekday routine needs a cleaner boost, Living Green Cafe - Commercial packs a health-conscious market of organic produce plus a…
For a cup that actually tastes like someone cared, Macondo Coffee Roasters - Pinecrest roasts small-batch Colombian beans from small farms,…
Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse is that Pinecrest spot where house-made syrups, hand-torched crème brûlée lattes, and other signature sips…
Calusa Coffee Roasters keeps it old-school Italian with tight, velvety shots and barista drinks built on house-roasted beans. Swing by for…
Relaxed, welcoming Colombian spot offering coffee and pastry-case goods, along with other hot and cold drinks. Breakfast items, sandwiches,…
Drive-thru chain serving hot and iced coffee drinks as well as pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
Pura Vida Miami
CafesRelaxed cafe with a menu of smoothies and acai bowls as well as salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Pura Vida Miami
CafesPura Vida - Sole Mia
CafesMorning workout or midday slump, Pura Vida - Sole Mia keeps it clean and tasty with all-day avocado toasts, bowls, wraps, and that…
Pura Vida - Sole Mia
CafesWhen the craving hits for a legit cafe con leche and something flaky, Right Spot Bakery-Cafe comes through with baked or fried empanadas,…
Cafe Sol
CafesCafe Sol is the kind of independently owned spot Coconut Creek folks adopt as their own: espresso pulled to order, a Honey Matcha made with…
Cafe Sol
CafesDunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesCali Coffee
CafesCraving a pick-me-up that’s more fun than your inbox, Cali Coffee is all about good times and big Cali vibes with playful sips like Banana…
Cali Coffee
CafesMIAMI GRIND COFFEE
CafesMiami Grind Coffee channels Miami’s hustle, serving coffee for the ones who don’t stop, built for early mornings and late nights. When the…
MIAMI GRIND COFFEE
CafesWhen your caffeine deserves better, Panther Coffee - Wynwood pours barista-made drinks with beans they roast locally in small batches, from…
Tarrazu Coffee Co.
CafesIndependent and family-owned Tarrazu Coffee Co. in Coconut Creek pours responsibly sourced Costa Rican coffee, naturally grown and roasted…
Tarrazu Coffee Co.
CafesStreatArt Cafe
CafesWhether you need a buttery croissant pit stop or a legit taste of Amalfi without booking a flight, StreatArt Cafe is serving homestyle…
StreatArt Cafe
CafesDavie Kava
CafesTrade the bar scene for mellow sips at Davie Kava, where kava shells, happy teas, and cold brew fuel an easygoing vibe. Weekly mischief…
Davie Kava
CafesHarvest Café
CafesFamily-run and serving South Broward for 20+ years, Harvest Cafe nails the classics: fluffy omelettes, pancakes, French toast, and biscuits…
Harvest Café
CafesEclair Affaire Weston is a French-style bakery obsessed with choux, turning éclairs into daily-decorated little masterpieces made with real…
PiC Chocolate Café
CafesBuild your own bark or dipped-drizzled creation at PiC Chocolate Café, where clean, consciously sourced ingredients and Swiss Felchlin…
PiC Chocolate Café
CafesVice City Bean
CafesNeed a caffeine upgrade this week? Vice City Bean roasts small-batch coffee in Miami, then turns it into dialed-in espresso and proper tea…
Vice City Bean
CafesElla Cafe
CafesElla Cafe is the kind of neighborhood spot that turns a quick coffee into a small moment of joy, with artisanal pastries baked in-house and…
Ella Cafe
CafesSurfer owned and operated, Island Root Kava Bar Coral Springs keeps things mellow with a genuine South Pacific kava ritual and a relaxed,…
Miam Cafe
CafesSlide into Miam Cafe for comfort-forward brunch that actually slows the spin. Think fluffy pancakes, hearty bowls and salads, stacked…
Miam Cafe
Cafes360F Coffee Roasters
Cafes360F Coffee Roasters is a local roastery dialing in fresh, roast-to-order beans, from bright single origins to espresso blends and the…
360F Coffee Roasters
CafesSweet Sensation By Fran is where Tamarac folks sneak off for custom cakes, creamy desserts, and snacky breakfast bites like esfiha and warm…
Happy Paws US
CafesReady for a tiny tyrant to run your couch this week, Happy Paws US pairs Pompano folks with ethically bred, vet-checked kittens, from…
Happy Paws US
CafesMIAM CAFE-WYNWOOD
CafesMiam Cafe-Wynwood is the spot when you want comforting, thoughtfully prepared food that actually makes the day feel lighter. They obsess…
MIAM CAFE-WYNWOOD
CafesStart at Alaska Coffee Roasting for their own freshly roasted coffee, then stick around for their wood-fired oven doing its thing with…
Vicky Bakery Coral Springs is the move when you want flaky, fresh pastelitos, croquetas that vanish fast, and an all-day breakfast…
Creative lounge serving kava, coffee, tea, matcha and mocktails alongside lively entertainment.
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