This review is my own personal opinion. I was not offered any sort of compensation for it.
TL;DR- If you love coffee and appreciate small businesses that help other local businesses, you need to go to Paloma Coffee Co. The drinks are extraordinary, the atmosphere is welcoming (and instagrammable), and the service is excellent.
Taste- When you open the door and step in, you are warmly greeted by a robust coffee smell that is unlike any other coffeehouse. The coffee beans are from a specialty roaster in Miami called Panther Coffee and each drink is a perfectly-crafted cup of love. The lavender latte, iced latte, and nitro cold brew are my go-to drinks and I sometimes find myself staring at the menu calculating how I can somehow have all three at once. You can’t go wrong with any of their homemade syrups, locally-sourced cakes and macaroons, or fresh Florida teas. On a sunny summer day I order a refreshing Limotana (iced hibiscus tea mixed with local lemonade) or an iced coconut milk matcha and sit in the shade of the trees in the back patio.
Atmosphere- The atmosphere is simultaneously bright and relaxing. The white walls are contrasted with colorful greenery and eccentricly vibrant seating and decor. Each room has a slightly different theme and all of them are highly instagrammable. In terms of noise levels, I’ve experienced it all here: On weekdays I used to come in to write research papers for my master’s program and it became my quiet sanctuary. On weekends I’ve walked in and seen kiddos running around spending time with their families. This is a place that welcomes all kinds of coffee and tea lovers.
Service- The owner, Lino, always has something kind to say. He loves recommending flavor combinations, as well as talking up his network of local businesses whose treats he sells. Not only does everyone that works there give great recommendations, they also all know how to perfectly craft absolutely exquisite drinks. I’ve never had a boring conversation there, and I’ve never left without someone saying something nice that warmed my heart.
Paloma Coffee Co. is located at 507 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
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