Discover some of the most unique coffee shops & bakeries in the oldest city to start your day, or while you embark on a historical adventure!

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Located directly across from the Castillo de San Marcos, City Perks is a lively café serving specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and light breakfast options.  The outdoor seating makes it a great place to relax while taking in views of the historic district.

Crucial Coffee Café
A relaxed neighborhood café known for quality coffee, breakfast bites, and a welcoming local atmosphere.
📍 26 Charlotte St, St. Augustine 💲 $
☕ Local Café
https://crucial-coffee

Relámpago Coffee Lab     
A favorite among locals, Relámpago roasts its own beans and serves expertly crafted espresso drinks in a warm, welcoming space.   One of the best spots in town for serious coffee lovers.
📍 74 Spanish St, St. Augustine  💲 $  
☕ Specialty Coffee Roaster
https://www.relampagocoffee.com/

The Kookaburra Coffee
A St. Augustine staple known for strong coffee, Australian-style meat pies, and several cozy locations throughout the historic district.  
📍 Multiple locations  💲 $  
☕🥐 Coffeehouse Café
https://thekookaburracoffee.com/

DOS Coffee & Wine
A stylish café serving specialty coffee, pastries, and light bites in a bright, modern space.  Transitions into a relaxed wine bar later in the day.
📍 300 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine 💲 $$ 
☕ Coffee + Wine Bar
https://www.dosbar.com/












Spinster Abbott’s

A unique café-meets-taproom with a relaxed courtyard setting, offering coffee, beer, and light bites throughout the day.  It’s an easygoing local spot that transitions seamlessly from morning coffee to afternoon drinks.
📍 61 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine  💲 $$  
☕ Café + Taproom
https://www.spinsterabbotts.com/


A local favorite for handcrafted ice cream sandwiches made with house-baked cookies and unique flavor combinations.
📍 8 Aviles St, St. Augustine 💲 $
🍦 Ice Cream Sandwich Shop
https://peacepieworld.com/

Peace Pie

Spanish Bakery & Café
One of the oldest bakeries in the city, serving traditional pastries, empanadas, and Cuban coffee in a small, historic setting just off St. George Street.
📍 42 St George St, St. Augustine  💲 $  
🥐 Historic Bakery
http://www.spanishbakerycafe.com/

Le Macaron French Pastries
A colorful French patisserie offering delicate macarons, pastries, gelato, and chocolates. A bright and elegant stop for classic European sweets.
📍 64 St George St, St. Augustine  💲 $$  
🍬 French Patisserie
https://lemacaron-us.com/

Mayday Ice Cream
A small-batch creamery known for creative, seasonal flavors and locally inspired ingredients.
A must-stop for ice cream lovers.
📍 90 Charlotte St, St. Augustine  💲 $  
🍨 Artisan Ice Cream
https://www.maydayicecream.com/

The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
Famous for all-natural ice pops made with fresh fruit and inventive flavors. A refreshing treat while walking the historic district.
📍 48 Charlotte St, St. Augustine  💲 $  
🍧 Gourmet Ice Pops
https://www.thehyppo.com/

Heavenly Cheesecakes & Bakery
A beloved local bakery known for rich, indulgent cheesecakes and homemade desserts. Perfect for a slice after dinner or a take-home treat.
📍 45 St George St, St. Augustine 💲 $$
🍰 Cheesecake Bakery
https://heavenlycheesecakesandbakery.com/


Crazy about coffee? Sip your way through St. Augustine with everything from handcrafted espresso drinks to late-night favorites like Irish Coffees and Espresso Martinis at some of the city’s coziest cafés and cocktail spots.

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