Coffee is “mom fuel.” We know how important it is to get that caffeine fix to jump-start your day or give you an afternoon pick-me-up.
And is there anything better than grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend? Or…gasp…even by yourself??
PMC has you covered with this guide to local coffee shops.
BRENT & DAVIS
Drowsy Poet – locally owned and operated, the Drowsy Poet roasts their beans in small batches. Check out their Brent Lane and Airport Blvd locations.
Craft Gourmet Bakery – great coffee and amazing pastries!
The Coffee Guy Cafe – voted “Best in Pensacola” four years in a row. Visit the cafe or the drive-thru.
The Coffee Guy Underground – recently opened directly across Davis Hwy from the original location. Now you can easily get your coffee in either direction!
PJ’s Coffee – located on Airport Blvd. near the corner of Hwy 29, this popular New Orleans-based brand, recently opened in Pensacola in 2023. The menu is loaded with everything from coffee to pastries and sandwiches, and the cozy cafe offers plenty of seating—making it the perfect spot to catch up with friends, meet colleagues, or just savor a cup of coffee solo.
Scooter’s Coffee – convenient drive-thru location at the corner of Pensacola Blvd. and W. Oakleaf Road.
CORDOVA PARK
The Leisure Club – vegan brunch and sandwich options + a drive-thru!
EAST HILL
Jitterbug Beverage Company – entirely gluten-free menu
Lamonte Gelato – they’re known for their handmade gelato, but their espresso is pretty good too!
DOWNTOWN
Fosko Coffee Barre – we love this spot on Palafox! Lots of seating and tables, making it a great place to meet friends or get some work done. And don’t forget to try one of their crepes!
Maker’s Cafe & Espresso Bar – the newest addition to the Palafox coffee scene; we love the ambiance of this cafe.
Bodacious Cafe – Palafox – located right at the corner of Palafox and Main St, Bodacious Cafe has great coffee and a full menu of healthy breakfast options.
Bodacious Bookstore – one of our favorite spots in all of downtown Pensacola. Come in for coffee and leave with a stack of books!
Bodacious Brew Thru – our friends at Bodacious make coffee runs easy with this drive-thru option. Great for when you’re in a hurry or have a sleeping baby in the car!
Buzzed Brew – located in “The Garden” at the corner of Palafox and Main, Buzzed Brew offers a fun menu of flavored lattes and energy drinks.
Polonza Bistro – If you don’t have time to stay for breakfast or brunch, you can order a cappuccino to go right from the bar.
The Rex Cafe – Two words: Popcorn Latte
FAIRFIELD/NEW WARRINGTON
Maple Forest Cafe – the menu includes espresso drinks, frappes, smoothies, pastries, brick oven pizza, and snowballs. Something for everyone!
NORTH PENSACOLA/NINE MILE
Bon Beans – in addition to their quality coffee, check out their smoothies and teas, along with gluten-free and vegan offerings from their cafe menu.
PACE & MILTON
Coffee Break – Pace – the Drowsy Poet’s Pace location
Mama Lattes – Milton – a cozy little spot in Milton. Great coffee, smoothies, and several airy-free and vegan options too.
Covington Mercantile & Coffee Co. – family-owned coffee shop in Milton with a store featuring local vendors.
Scooter’s Coffee – convenient drive-thru location on Woodbine Road in Pace.
GULF BREEZE
Scooter’s Coffee – convenient drive-thru location in Gulf Breeze (proper). Perfect location for grabbing a coffee on your way to work!
COFFEE TRUCKS
The Clean Cup (Pace) – open from 7am to 2pm Tuesday through Friday at the Piggly Wiggly Chumuckla and Saturdays from 9am-1pm at The Market of Pace at Woodbine Baptist.
The Coffee Cabin Co. – open Monday-Friday onboard NAS Pensacola.
