6 Best Coffee Shops near Winter Springs

“Excellent service and food.“

“After I stepped away from alcohol and the chaos that comes with it, I searched for a space where I could feel present. I was not looking to escape. I was looking to connect. I found that connection in a small Winter Springs lounge, Lei Kava, where smiling, knowledgeable servers pour glasses of kava, kombucha, and mitragyna speciosa tea, known as kratom, surrounded by people who are wide awake in every sense of the word.

Lei Kava is not just a business. This is a sanctuary. It is where students take a breath between exams, where programmers dive into creative flow, where modern philosophers and artists share ideas, where teachers grade papers, and where cinematographers sketch out visions. The environment fosters conversation, clarity, and creativity. It is a place where people think clearly, speak freely, and build meaningful relationships without the toxicity of alcohol. It is even kid friendly before 10pm, making it a welcoming space for families who embrace wellness together.

There is something remarkably human about this place. Lei Kava is inclusive by nature and grounded in respect. No shouting. No regrets the next morning. No harm done to the body or spirit. The health benefits are real. There is no downward spiral, only a lifting up.

Despite all this, outdated policies and corporate greed still threaten its future. Just as the medical value of cannabis was ignored for years, mitragyna speciosa is now facing the same smear tactics. Powerful lobbyists funded by the alcohol industry push misinformation to protect their profits. Politicians allow themselves to be influenced, knowing full well that this plant is helping people choose a healthier path.

The Mayo Clinic calls kratom unsafe and ineffective, yet their funding sources include pharmaceuticals, insurance companies, and luxury brands. These are all industries threatened by natural alternatives like kratom. Of course they promote a negative narrative. Millions have found relief using kratom responsibly, especially those managing pain, opioid withdrawal, and alcohol addiction. This plant has been safely used in Southeast Asia for centuries. Dismissing it ignores both history and lived experience in favor of protecting profit.

Our generation sees through this. We are not going to stand by and allow the same mistakes to repeat. We choose wellness. We choose community. We imagine a future that moves beyond dependence on addictive legal substances, a future rooted in wellness and conscious choice.

This journey has also brought me something deeply personal. Inside one of these lounges, I met the woman I love. What started as a simple conversation became something lasting. We connected in a space that encourages honesty and presence. That environment gave us the room to really see each other, to share ideas, and to grow something meaningful. Lei Kava is now the place we return to, where we enjoy each other’s company, find calm in the moment, and continue growing together in a space that feels like home.

Lei Kava is not just a place. It represents a movement. For me, it is healing. It is purpose. It is love made real. If you see me there with my partner and her beautiful silver lab, stop by and share a moment. Together, we are creating something better, rooted in presence, built on connection, and alive with intention.“

“Cool spot! Awesome shakes. Looking forward to trying more of the menu!“

“Awesome experience! I had just come from another location where the baristas were not able to find any information about allergens in their products.
The barista at this location was knowledgeable and helpful. Wonderful drink, great experience!

Dietary restrictions: I was able to get a gluten free non dairy caramel drink was is delicious! Knowledgeable baristas in this location!“

“They let you fill a gallon size jug from home, I thought that was so cool! All the teas are phenomenal as are the employees. I couldnt have asked for a better experience here“

“I want to say thank you to the Barista who basically saved me from falling asleep my sugar was so low. She recommended a concoction (mentioned what was in it but I didn’t understand), but it’s the most perfect and energized and sweet and not too dairy creamy vanilla coffee I have experienced. Within minutes of my coffee and bagel I was back to normal and enjoying my drive . Thank you so very much stranger , you made my day!!!“