Coffee & Connection

Paris Bahn Mi located in Mills District

Paris Bahn Mi located in the Mills District

An adorable Vietnamese bakery that is infused with French culture. Their name, Paris Bahn Mi, comes from a delicious meeting of cultures. The story begins in mid-19th century Vietnam, then part of French Indochina. French baguettes arrived, becoming a food staple by the 20th century. But in the 1950s, something magical happened in Saigon. Vietnamese ingenuity took the humble baguette and transformed it into bánh mì, a unique sandwich brimming with local flavors.

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The BreakRoom in Winter Garden

UPDATE: This coffee shop has closed its doors.

The BreakRoom located in Winter Garden

The BreakRoom is a large space perfect for meeting people, coworking, or bringing your little one along. It’s located and run by The Crossings Church. It is a non-profit that helps people come together and help each other do the most basic thing, “drink a cup of coffee.”

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Foxtail Coffee Co in The Packing District

Foxtail Coffee Co in Packing District

Foxtail Coffee Co originated in Winter Park, FL and it’s not secret it’s one of my favorite Florida coffees. When I heard that they opened up their cutest location in the Packing District, I had to go. The neon lights, the curved building, everything about it is just so aesthetically pleasing. Also, I got to meet a very amazing mom, and it’s because of her Orlando Mom decided to open up Coffee & Connection to the rest of Orlando Moms.

The Bakery Colombian Cafe

The Bakery Colombian Cafe in Avalon

If you’re Hispanic/Latino and are missing a little bit of home, go to this AUTHENTIC Colombian bakery. They’re delicious and so nice! You can get anything from café con leche to a traditional Arepa con huevos breakfast. And they even have a lunch menu that includes grilled chicken and Cerdo en Chulete Empanizado.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

Marketplace at Avalon Park

Marketplace at Avalon Park

Marketplace is a food that houses Bowigens Beer Company and many other delicious food options from Spoleto to Resto Urban Kitchen and Avalon General. This is also where we house most of our Prosper and Flourish events!

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

Let's Meet at the Table in Avalon

Let’s Meet at The Table in Avalon

A comfortable co-working place that has one of the best coffees on the east side of Orlando, Duo58. For every meal you enjoy from DUO58 Catering, a meal is provided for a child in Haiti.

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Prairie House Coffee Co in Oakland

Prairie House Coffee Co in Oakland

The FIRST of our coffee journey as a group that is part of the Orlando Coffee Culture! As a local to Winter Garden, I’m a huge fan of Prairie House Coffee and they partner with Farm Nine flowers, which are my favorite to get at the Winter Garden Farmer’s Market. If you’re ever in the area, I’ll happily join you for a quick gluten-free bite at Prairie House Coffee.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

Birchwood Coffee Co

Birchwood Coffee Co in Apopka

Birchwood is a favorite of mine. I first found them because I needed something to do while I was home with the two littles. Even though they were in Apopka and I in Winter Garden, I’m glad I went. Birchwood feels like home with various family members chipping in to support the coffee shop, it’s exactly what you need if you want to work, catch up with friends, or bring your little to just have a coffee in peace.

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Filigree in Hamlin

Filigree in Hamlin

Filigree just may be my favorite coffee shop (shh! Don’t tell the other coffee shops). The owner is so nice, the baristas are the kindest — I even got to go behind the counter and film him decorate a coffee! Shoutout to Josh!

Located inside Home State Brewing Co in Hamlin, they’re location is topnotch. I want Filigree to have their own place, but Home State also has the best indoor and outdoor seating. It’s definitely a place that encourages you to stay a while. Grab a cup of coffee at 10:00 am work a little or hang out, and then stick around for lunch and grab a local beer.

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Framework in Mills

Framework in the Mills District

Framework was a pleasant surprise. First of all it has its own parking in the Mills District, which already gives it a plus! Secondly, they source KOS coffee, which is delicious. On top of that it’s full of local artwork and products.

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KOS Coffee in Maitland

KOS Coffee in Maitland

KOS Coffee or Choose KOS was cute and very friendly. A little small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in good coffee and treats catered by Buttermilk Bakery. It’s a sweet place and the owner is always available to just hang out if you want.

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Lineage in Mills

Lineage in the Mills District

With three locations, this coffee shop is always packed. After going just once, I can see why. We were there for about three hours and the amount of people that came in and out of the coffee shop was incredible. So many people working, others grabbing their to-go orders, and a large group of moms (us) monopolized half the coffee shop. This is a place I’ll definitely be bringing out-of-towners.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

New General in Winter Park

New General in Winter Park

New General makes me want to live in Winter Park. It’s a coffee shop meant to hang out in for a long time. The inside space is cozy, with a high-top, comfortable seating, and a few tables. But the outside is what steals the show with an extra large patio seating and you can see all the people passing by as they start (or end) their day.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

This is my favorite in Winter Park.

Cups & Pups

Cups & Pups in (NOW) College Park

When I first pulled up to Cups & Pups I was already dreading it. It was TINNY! And of course it being on Edgewater there was no parking. But NOW they’re moving to bigger location in College Park. I wonder if it had anything to do with the large group of moms that visited in April.

Anyways, this coffee shop was AMAZING! Their dirty chai is the best I have ever had; truly! The staff was incredibly nice and the regulars were even nicer. It’s clear that Cups & Pups have built a nice community that supports them. And I hope it stays that way!

Quigley in Sanford

Quigley in Sanford

Quigley reached out to us to join them for a Coffee & Connection. And I’m glad they did. Everyone was so nice and the location is HUGE! I wish I lived in Sanford just for them. Actually, they’re going to turn into my stop for when I go North.

Quigley is a super cool coffee shop with amazing coffee and baristas who know what they’re doing. And they also have a skateboard shop to the side. This coffee shop is incredibly instagrammable and just amazing.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

Stemma in Downtown

Stemma in Downtown

Stemma has a special place in my heart because the owners are Nicaraguan (where I’m from). And they used to source their coffee beans from a farm in Nicaragua. Unfortunately, due to the political

situation they can’t do that anymore.

Fortunately, for them though, they still know what they’re doing and can make any coffee bean taste great!

If you’re ever in downtown go to Stemma. They are truly the best and their pastries are chef’s kiss!

The Monroe in Downtown

• The Monroe in Downtown

The Monroe is a stylish restaurant that is GREAT for date night. But they also opened up a little coffee cart to the side and you can use the lounge to sip your coffee and work or just hang out with some girlfriends.

Super cool vibes and just a great ambiance. This is a place to have a proper coffee date.

Botanical House in New Smyrna Beach

Botanical House in New Smyrna Beach

This is the first Coffee & Connection at the beach and let me tell you, it was SURFtastic! OK, the actual coffee house isn’t surf-related at all. In fact, it was just a local coffee shop that has regulars and great seating to work or hang out. And they have a store on the side with lots of things (mugs, art, kitchen ware) from local vendors.

This was cute place to stop by and have coffee before heading toward the beach. And it’s only seven minutes away from Flagler Ave.

Filigree in Hamlin

Filigree in Hamlin

Filigree is a favorite of mine. It has a large outdoor space making it great for kids. And the staff is incredibly friendly. Also there coffee isn’t bad. Just kidding! their coffee is pretty great.

The dirty chai is pretty good too.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

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Cafe Surfinista in Cocoa Beach

Cafe Surfinista in Cocoa Beach

Cafe Surfinista is an artsy cafe that has a lot of dark corners and nooks and crannies to hide away from the blazing sun. But what’s most perfect about this bohemian cafe is that it’s right across from the beach.

So whether you want to cool or maybe catch some waves, Cafe Surfinista is for you.

Copperline in Daytona Beach

Copperline in Daytona Beach

Copperline is a great place to meet up with friends, whether you live in Daytona Beach or just want to make a day trip. The vibes are there, and best of all it’s pretty kid-friendly, with great breakfast items like the waffle with nutella.

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This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

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Baldwin Perk in Baldwin Park

Baldwin Perk in Baldwin Park

Whether you’re a fan of the T.V. sitcom, Friends, this please CUTE! From the comfy sofas, to an easy to use coworking space. This place has the BEST kids breakfast charcuterie board.

Honestly, of all the coffee shops so far, Baldwin Perk has the BEST food for both moms and kids.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.

CFS in Dr. Phillips

CFS, or Coffee For the Soul, in Dr. Phillips

Other than Filigree, I go to this coffee shop the most. It’s conveniently located for me and I love I get to speak Spanish and no one bats an eye. Also, I really do love Colombian coffee. their flavored are pretty good (try the Dulce de Leche one); but so is their black coffee (the Campesino coffee is like a Cuban coffee but in a 12 or 16 oz mug!).

Also, I love how sweet they baristas are with the kids.

This is a kid friendly coffee shop.