EURO BREAD & CAFE, Fort Laudedale.

In downtown Fort Lauderdale I found this traditional and urban French café and bakery. French bread with prosiutto, mini butter croissants and delicious and creamy espresso are the top sellers in Euro Bakery and Café. They offer a wide variety of baked goods, sandwiches, gourmet salads, teas and coffee drinks. The local is spacious, well decorated and cozy. Euro Bakery and Café is just one block north of Broward Blvd and 3rd Ave. They have an awesome breakfast special for only $2.50.

NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE-BOCA RATON, FL.

Right off Federal highway just a few miles south from Linton Rd, I found Neighborhood Coffee. Another great place to chill, study and chit chat with friends and have some good coffee.

The decoration really stands out. Wooden floors with cool Persian rugs give this coffee house a very interesting feeling. The place is huge; it has at least 5 different areas with comfortable leather and microfiber sofas.

It has a 32 inches plasma TV on the main salon. However, the TV can be a little annoying for people that are trying to read or study; but perfect to catch the news in the morning. Neighborhood Coffee is always packed in the mornings, especially since they open earlier than any coffee shop around.

So, if you are in the neighborhood you can stop by and get a delicious white mocha and a glazed (Krispy Kreme) doughnut for less than five dollars.

GOOD POINTS...

* FREE WIRELESS INTERNET
* PATIO AREA
* PLASMA TV
* LOTS AND LOTS OF SOFAS
* OPEN AT 6:30 A.M.

NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE

6020 NORTH FEDERAL HWY, BOCA RATON

THE CONVENIENCE OF THE DRIVE-THROUGH

In a rush, just for coffee?? No problem. Now Starbucks is offering the convenience of drive-through service. At the Hillsboro and US-1 location (Deerfield Beach, FL) we can now benefit from this great and so American idea. Be careful though, if you are those who like your coffee in a very specific way I do not recommend the drive-through. Otherwise, this is a great time-saving idea for people like me, who always wants a coffee and it is always late.

EUROPEAN CAFE BOCA-PICS

EUROPEAN CAFE BOCA, BOCA RATON, FL.

Dave Goloun was born in Frankfurt, Germany. European Café Boca was established by Goloun two years ago. It is located in the affluent area of downtown Boca Raton.

European Café offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for coffee lovers. The walls serve as gallery for local artists. It has lots of space and it is divided in three different areas. The main salon has at least 10 beautiful little wooden tables for costumers. A more private and quiet area is perfect for students and those surfing the web. The patio is perfect for those who want to have a nice breakfast with some fresh air.

I ordered a cappuccino and a veggie omelet with some fruit. The food was delicious. My cappuccino was excellent, it was served at the perfect temperature. It was smooth and very tasty, very illy. Illy is a very famous brand of coffees and this is all they use there. My mom order a cafe Americano with the specialty of the house, Almond Croissant (crisp in the outside with an almond-amaretto filling). My mom (another coffee-lover) said the coffee was so good, it tasted like hers!!!!

I love this kind of places where you can actually talk to the owner. Althought it looks like the famous franchise it has nothing to do with it. The concept is so much different and you can really feel it in the coffee. Every cup is made by the owner with extremely attention. I loved it!!!

Good Points....

• FREE WIRELESS INTERNET
• BREAKFAST SPECIAL $3.00
• PASTRIES BAKED THERE
• REWARDS CARDS FOR COSTUMERS
• LOTTERY (PICK A CARD AND YOU CAN WIN A DISCOUNT)
• FREE DELIVERY
  

European Cafe Boca

99 Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL.

(561) 394-3100

FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE (Boca Raton, Fl)

The Funky Buddha Lounge was established in January 2005. His owner Ira Schneider says that the idea of this lounge started because he was tired of entertaining friends at home. Schneider affirms that this cozy place with deep burgundy walls and baroque English chairs is basically an extension of his living room. The Funky Buddha is a full service bar and restaurant.

They offer a wide variety of products like over 50 kinds of beer from all over the world. The menu has over 20 kinds of organic (sulfite-free) wines, several kinds of organic coffees and exquisite espresso. The Hookas are the hot item, with more than 30 flavors of tobacco from jasmine to apple they fill up the room with exotic scents.

Ira, the owner came to our table and explain to us their menu with exceptional detail. I was there for the coffee and the belly dancing show. He suggested a coffee flavored beer and I was for it. It was the blackest beer I have ever seen in my life. It looked like a chilled glass of black ink. The result, WOW!!!! Delicious, what a way to get tipsy with a little coffee!!!

GOOD POINTS.......
*FREE WIRELESS INTERNET DURING THE DAY
*DIFFERENT THEME EVERY NIGHT
*GREAT CONCEPT!!

FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE
2621 N FEDERAL HWY, BOCA RATON (561)368 4643

A ROYAL EXPERIENCE...The Carriage Light

I was so amazed with every little detail that I could not stop taking pictures. Here are some of my best shots. Enjoy the show……

THE CARRIAGE LIGHT (PARKLAND, FL)

In Parkland, just a few minutes south of 441 and Hillsboro Boulevard I found a beautiful tea room called “The Carriage Light”. Pink and fuchsia little roses decorate the entrance door. The scent of fresh roses and the bell made out of silver teaspoons made me think I was entering a different dimension.

I was right. The Carriage Light evolves the Victorian era in every detail. You can pick your own vintage hat, silk gloves and your choice of an antique scarf. Then you will proceed to the parlor to enjoy some tea with heart shaped miniature scones.

A gift shop precedes the tea parlor. There are lots of curious artifacts, from rare porcelain teapots to vintage broaches. Everything from the napkins, the glasses, the table clothes, the atmosphere and of course the tea are out of this world. Even the bathrooms are delightfully decorated. The prices range from $ 27 to $ 18 per person. They also offer a kids menu. It sounds pricy, but it is a well worth it and unforgetable experience.

*The Carriage Light doesn’t offer coffee at the moment but they will have it on the menu soon.

The Victorian
A Full Afternoon Tea Service
~ ~ ~
Slice of quiche with soup or salad
Accompanied by a beautiful tiered tray
with our buttermilk scones, lemon curd,
and our own clotted cream,
an assortment of finger sandwiches,
Seasonal fruit garnish, and
delectable mini tea desserts,
with a pot of your choice of tea
(with one refill).

$27.00 per person


THE CARRIAGE LIGHT
6682 Parkland Drive, Parkland (954) 757-6512

visit http://www.TheCarriageLight.com

GIZZY'S GOURMET COFFEE (DELRAY BEACH, FL)

Some coffee shops can be really busy and if you feel like you want to concentrate or read in peace Gizzi’s Gourmet Coffee is the perfect alternative. This huge coffee shop offers lots of space and a lounge area with a massive fireplace. The walls are decorated with cool black and white pictures from Hollywood’s golden era.

Good points......

*FREE WIRELESS INTERNET
*GOOD AND INEXPENSIVE BREAKFAST MENU
*KID'S MENU
*LIVE MUSIC (EVENINGS)
*GOOD CUBAN COFFEE (COLADA)

This is a perfect place to study, surf the web and enjoy a delicious Zebra (dark and white chocolate mocha).

GIZZI'S GOURMET COFFEE
2275 Federal Hwy, Delray Beach (561) 266-9797

CAFE ITALIA (Hollywood, FL)

Nila and Carlo are the owners of Café Italia, they are originally from Italy. This super Italian place is located in Hollywood FLA, on the Hollywood Blvd strip. The menu is full of delicious choices, from 50 kinds of espresso and coffee drinks, to teas, wines, paninis, sandwiches and gelato. Yes, it looks like a regular coffee shop but, this hidden treasure has very interesting items to offer.

Every coffee is served in a different cup. Double cappuccinos are served in over sized porcelain mugs while lattes are served in skinny glass mugs. For those who prefer tea instead, these are served in classic tea cups along with an "Alice in Wonderland" decorated porcelain teapot in pink for the girls and blue for the boys. I completely recommend this place a 100%!!!

Good Points....
*Food is good and inexpensive
*Unique service
*Great atmosphere

I had a fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich on a bagel for $5.00, with a small latte for $2.50. Delicious!!!

CAFE ITALIA
2025-A Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL. 33020
(954)925-8815