The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

$ • Cafe, Vegetarian

Hours:
701 W Jefferson St, Tallahassee
(850) 329-6466

About The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge in Tallahassee is a popular spot for good food, Espresso, and a friendly atmosphere. The walls are decorated with heritage writings from the 80s, which add to its authentic charm. The owner’s hospitality and friendliness make the experience enjoyable and worth every penny. Parking can be challenging on weekdays, but there are plenty of spaces within a 10-minute walk, and weekends offer free parking. Kids enjoy the food and are interested in the décor. The menu includes options like lamb gyro, chocolate cupcake, Caprese croissant, and special drinks such as mango pineapple smoothie and vanilla boba tea. The atmosphere is lively, with giant booths that are perfect for hanging out with friends or studying, and each booth features fun graffiti to explore. The outdoor seating area is calm, surrounded by plants, and offers a nice space to relax and watch people walk by. The staff handles busy times efficiently, serving breakfast, lunch, or just a casual hangout. Recently, customers praised the food, mentioning the turkey sub and waffle as excellent choices, and noted their favorite cherry Coke Celsius drink. The place is highly recommended for a friendly, fun, and tasty experience in Tallahassee. Despite some mixed reviews about the food, many still find it a great spot to enjoy good meals and a lively ambiance.

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Recent Reviews

3.6
241 ratings
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Food
4.1
Atmosphere
4.0
Service
3.8

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I saw the manager get on a microphone and start yelling at two young female paying customers today. He made oddly sexual comments to them, comparing bringing in personal coffee cups to having an unfaithful boyfriend.

I get not wanting outside food or drink being brought in, but he went way too far, the situation felt unsafe.

Literally any other way of handling this situation would have been better. I highly recommend not ever going here if you value not being attacked.

it’s always a great visit for us when we are in Tallahassee. The atmosphere is cozy even when it’s busy, the menu is excellent with many healthy options and there’s even a nice outdoor patio if you just want to watch the people walk by. it brings back memories of when it was our “go to” place when we attended school at FSU.

Extremely rude stuff. Me and wife are both fsu alumnus and decided to visit today along with an out of town friend. My 10 months old baby was sitting on my wife's lap and pressing the piano around the front of the store to make random noises. A bit later a stuff from back behind the counter was yelling at us saying they are fatigued and if you don't know how to play it then don't. How a 10 month old is supposed to know piano is beyond me. Also they could have just asked us to...read full review

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 5PM
Tuesday 7AM - 5PM
Wednesday 7AM - 5PM
Thursday 7AM - 5PM
Friday 7AM - 5PM
Saturday 7AM - 5PM
Sunday 7AM - 5PM
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