#104 of 132 Pensacola Beach Restaurants

Constant Coffee & Tea (Downtown)

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Constant Coffee and Tea - A Sophisticated Downtown Place for a Gourmet Experience
Local Expert's Rating:
4.5 / 5
The Bottom Line:

Constant Coffee and Tea was created as a type of sophisticated lunch counter for the workers of downtown, but there's plenty of room for vacationers too. If you're touring Pensacola and find yourself needing a pick-me-up, stop here for classic cocktails made with coffee instead of alcohol. Customers rave about the quality of everything from the pastries to the art-deco design. 

- The FloridaPanhandle.com Local Expert Team

The downtown location of Constant Coffee and Tea is one of many additions to downtown Pensacola. Its original location on the Scenic Highway garnered so much praise, the owners wanted to expand their small empire by way of the Brent Building. Located in the breezeway of this iconic historical location, Constant Coffee and Tea is the place for a serious cup of quality beans and leaves.

If you’ve been to the Scenic Highway location before, you might be surprised at what you find in the Brent Building. The owner wanted the decor to reflect the changes in downtown Pensacola, meaning the new shop sports sophisticated clean lines in a modern art deco design. Where the Scenic Highway may embrace the messiness of the coast, the downtown location goes for something a little cleaner. 

But what really makes this place stand out is the creativity the store puts into their menu. Have you ever wanted to try a mint julep with coffee instead of bourbon? This inventive combination can be ordered on a hot afternoon at the lunch-style counter. There are plenty of places to grab an alcoholic drink in Pensacola, but Constant Coffee and Tea gives you an alternative that is no less refreshing.

When you’re in the Brent Building, try the following at Constant Coffee and Tea: 

Espresso Tonic 
If you’ve never sampled the bubbles of tonic with an energetic shot of espresso, this drink will give you a real wake-up call. This cold drink has a tendency to help commuters make it through their afternoon, but it’s equally effective if you’ve still got a full day of vacation activities ahead of you. 

Hazelnut Latte
The flavorful combination of milk, hazelnut, and espresso has been long beloved by the guests of Constant Coffee and Tea. Balancing bitter and sweet isn’t always easy, but the baristas manage to hit the combination beautifully. Add in the distinctive hazelnut flavor, and you have a latte that is pure bliss sip after sip. 

Cafe Au Lait 
A cafe au lait may not sound like a stand-out drink, but there’s a reason why this classic remains on cafe menus. The addition of creamy milk makes this drink both heart-warming and satisfying on a number of levels. When you’re not in the mood for additional sugar or untraditional flavors, this is definitely the drink for you. 

Constant Coffee and Tea gives you plenty of choices, no matter what you’re in the mood for. When there are so many bars in the downtown Pensacola area, sometimes you just need something a little softer. If you’re feeling a little drowsy from walking or splashing around the in the sun, stop by to give you a little more spring in your step.