Join us for your morning coffee, study time, or catching up with friends at our main location on Woodbine Road in Pace! Coffees of the finest origin, roasted locally at The Drowsy Poet, provide the highest quality coffee experience that can be found anywhere. Our goal is to make your day a little brighter, with the best coffee and the best baristas.
Whether you're stopping by for the first time, or making your daily trip, you'll always be a regular! Stop by and take a break from your day with a great cup of coffee, brewed just the way you like. We have several locations to serve you! Explore our menu that is filled with great drinks, tasty pastries, and delicious sandwiches.
Whether you're stopping by for the first time, or making your daily trip, you'll always be a regular! Stop by and take a break from your day with a great cup of coffee, brewed just the way you like. We have several locations to serve you! Explore our menu that is filled with great drinks, tasty pastries, and delicious sandwiches.
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Owners, Scott and Michelle Richardson, began their journey together back in 1993. Scott, with his father owning a restaurant in Tuscaloosa, was already entrenched with the restaurant, entrepreneur spirit. It was a family operated business called The Plantation. Scott knew that the reality of owning and running a restaurant was long hours and very little time off.
Our full menu is served which includes a variety of espresso drinks, blended beverages, sandwiches made with Boar's Head Meats and Cheeses, daily soup selections, and salads. We also have a full line of breakfast and bakery items that pair very well with our espresso and coffee drinks. We serve our great tasting coffee, espresso drinks and pastry items at the main Pensacola State College campus.
Reviews (21)
Julian Gomez
Dec 24, 2021
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M. M.
Dec 24, 2021
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Some outdoor seating, a drive thru, and a good amount of seating inside. Depending on who is working at the register will determine if you patronage this business again.
Some gluten-free options in the baked goods and gluten-free bread as an option for sandwiches, but there is no guarantee against cross contamination.
Our party ordered:
Chicken Salad Sandwich, came with chips
Salad
Coffee
Tea
We attempted to order hot chocolate and hot chai tea but the shop was out of the ingredients.
Parking lot has a good amount of space, but the ADA ramp is awkwardly placed and along the drive thru lane.
Some gluten-free options in the baked goods and gluten-free bread as an option for sandwiches, but there is no guarantee against cross contamination.
Our party ordered:
Chicken Salad Sandwich, came with chips
Salad
Coffee
Tea
We attempted to order hot chocolate and hot chai tea but the shop was out of the ingredients.
Parking lot has a good amount of space, but the ADA ramp is awkwardly placed and along the drive thru lane.
Megan Ray
Nov 04, 2021
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Joe F.
Nov 03, 2021
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Phil Fish Herrin
Nov 02, 2021
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Jamie Davis
Sep 18, 2021
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Aj D.
Sep 14, 2021
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I love the people, the pricing, the hours. This is a great business.
The only reason it's 4 stars for me is their coffee is extremely acidic to the point it's unenjoyable without milk. This means the cold brew, iced coffee, or really anything outside of the sugar/milk group isn't great.
You can tell it's either roasted poorly, the beans are from somewhere acidic, or it's sat for too long. We roasted for years and have found Honduras beans are the best for that chocolate caramel goodness.
Something I hope they can communicate to their roaster because it's an easy fix and would easily make this
The only reason it's 4 stars for me is their coffee is extremely acidic to the point it's unenjoyable without milk. This means the cold brew, iced coffee, or really anything outside of the sugar/milk group isn't great.
You can tell it's either roasted poorly, the beans are from somewhere acidic, or it's sat for too long. We roasted for years and have found Honduras beans are the best for that chocolate caramel goodness.
Something I hope they can communicate to their roaster because it's an easy fix and would easily make this
La Reina
Aug 01, 2021
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Very tasty if you like mocha flavors for coffee. The muffins were bland, expected better. In addition they do not sell blonde roast at all. I’m highly sensitive to anything acidic so I was disappointed that they don’t have blonde, the low acid coffee version.
On the positive side, the employees were very nice
On the positive side, the employees were very nice
Sean Walker
Jul 02, 2021
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Andrea Mosley
Jun 20, 2021
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The cashier was very rude. I order two extra shots in my large cafe latte and it still tastes watered down. I was here two days ago and the coffee and service was much better. Nothing worse than wasting money when you can’t get consistent service. Very disappointed.
UPDATE: (from 1 to 4 STARS) The owner contacted me and was very kind in discussing my review. I was provided with a $10 gift certificate which covered my next visit. The service issue was addressed with the staff. I look forward to enjoying quality service and coffee moving forward!
UPDATE: (from 1 to 4 STARS) The owner contacted me and was very kind in discussing my review. I was provided with a $10 gift certificate which covered my next visit. The service issue was addressed with the staff. I look forward to enjoying quality service and coffee moving forward!
Robert F.
Apr 13, 2021
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Rachel K.
Feb 26, 2021
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I'm newer to Pace and thanks to Yelp decided to try this place out given its good reviews. They didn't disappoint and made a returning customer out of me with their menu and super friendly service. Their Poe is my new favorite drink too. I second the reviewer that said he gave up Starbucks to support this great local business; same! :)
Patrick M.
Feb 19, 2021
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Sue H.
Nov 30, 2020
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Miguel R.
Sep 30, 2020
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So I found this place by coincidence and let me tell you I am so glad I did. I am in town working and called up to ask if they had inside seating and when I heard they did I grabbed my laptop and headed right over.
Once I arrived I grabbed my coffee and a table and began working. Now from the moment I walked in i knew this place was a cool little local cafe. But things got way better as time went on. As I'm sitting working I hear off in the distance music playing. I say to myself that has a familiar sound. I then look to my friend and say, "is that gospel music?" To my surprise
Once I arrived I grabbed my coffee and a table and began working. Now from the moment I walked in i knew this place was a cool little local cafe. But things got way better as time went on. As I'm sitting working I hear off in the distance music playing. I say to myself that has a familiar sound. I then look to my friend and say, "is that gospel music?" To my surprise
Jessica C.
Aug 18, 2020
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Jesse W.
Aug 02, 2020
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Harold J.
Apr 10, 2020
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Linda O.
Mar 06, 2020
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Shonna H.
Mar 23, 2019
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It's such a cozy and cute coffee shop near my house. I can go for a quick bite or to read and relax. They're menus is perfect for refreshers and the key lime cheesecake is to die for. Their coffee is amazing as well and never burnt and the service is phenomenal. All of the workers are so sweet. It's my hideaway and a small reminder that Gods people are sprinkled all around.
Stephanie J.
Jun 02, 2017
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The service is prompt with a smile and good attitude. Muffins are delicious! Coffee and expresso are the best around! You can't go wrong with this coffee shop. My one criticism, the speciality drinks address a bit too sweet for my taste. Even when I ssked for the syrup and topping to be decreased there was still way to much sweetness. Drip coffee is the smooth velvet texture you would expect from higher quality coffee beans. Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed.